Chandigarh, November 14:

Placing the prime focus on inculcating healthy eating habits in the people with the aim to ensure robust health, the theme of ‘Right food is the first medicine’ occupied the centre stage at a seminar on the topic FOOD IS MEDICINE held by the Punjab State Food Commission at MGSIPA in Sector 26 here today.

Driving home the point that it is very significant to ensure that the message of consuming nutritious food is percolated down to the grassroots level, Dr. Vipan Bhargav from Ludhiana revealed that our body has a mechanism of nurturing itself but the only that is needed is to give it right kind amount of ingredients. He also dwelled upon the need to have Nutrition Huts and Nutrition Points at home, school & village panchayat level. “The plant based natural vegetables and the home grown ones contribute greatly towards a healthy lifestyle”, said Dr. Bhargav.

Stressing the importance of Ayurveda, the Chairman of the IRA Chamber of Ayurveda S.K. Batish divulged that 170 countries around the globe have accepted Ayurveda while 23 have made it a part of their health policy. He also advocated the importance of Millet based diet.

Health & Life Coach Harkanwal P. Singh Dhaliwal made a case for the need to know how to detoxify our body and balance the various kinds of foods we consume.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Punjab State Food Commission Bal Mukand Sharma welcomed the Chief Guest the Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Food Commission, Shimla Dr. S.P. Katyal who lauded the stellar role being played by the Punjab State Food Commission for the best food practices with regard to ensuring a healthy lifestyle.

Among others, the Punjab State Food Commission Members Vijay Dutt, Chetan Prakash Dhaliwal and Jasvir Singh Sekhon besides former Member Preety Chawla, Member Secretary Kanu Thind & Vice Chairperson IRA Chamber of Ayurveda Kanchan Sharma were also present.

Chandigarh, November 14:

As part of the state-wide commemorative events marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, organised Light and Sound Shows on Friday in Ludhiana, Kapurthala, Sri Muktsar Sahib and Barnala. The programmes saw overwhelming participation from the sangat along with Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, Members of Parliament and local leaders.

A spokesperson revealed that at the Light and Sound Show held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Power, Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora and Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian were present. Similarly, at the Guru Nanak Stadium in Kapurthala, Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat and Rajya Sabha Member Sant Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal joined the sangat in witnessing the show that highlighted the unparalleled sacrifice and profound philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

At Barnala’s Baba Kala Mehr Stadium, Lok Sabha Member Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and MLA Kulwant Singh Pandori attended the event along with local leaders and devotees. Meanwhile, in Sri Muktsar Sahib, MLA Jagdeep Singh Kaka Brar marked his presence at the Light and Sound Show organised at Guru Gobind Singh Stadium.

The sangat attending these events praised the Punjab Government’s efforts to spread awareness about the life and teachings of the Ninth Guru. The Light and Sound Shows used advanced laser lights and 3D projection technology to depict the complete life journey, philosophy, teachings and supreme martyrdom of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who sacrificed his life to uphold religious freedom and protect human values.

It is noteworthy that Light and Sound Shows will also be organised in the remaining districts on November 17 and 20.

Chandigarh:

The Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has consistently  been distributing financial relief under Mission Chardi Kala for the rehabilitation of flood and rain-affected people.

Today over Rs. 17 crore were distributed to flood victims at several locations across the state by the Punjab Government.

Under this campaign, Cabinet Minister  Harjot Singh Bains distributed crop compensation worth about Rs. 2 crore 26 lakhs to flood victims of Sri Anandpur Sahib assembly constituency at village Jindwari.

While sharing further details, S. Bains said that today, Rs. 72,12,000 has been distributed to 70 farmers of Sub-Division Sri Anandpur Sahib, Rs. 58,89,000 to 101 farmers of Sub-Division Nangal and Rs. 89,68,000 to 35 farmers belonging to Sub-Division Rupnagar.

Similarly, in Ajnala area of Amritsar, former Cabinet Minister Punjab and MLA  Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal distributed compensation amount of Rs. 5.86 crore to 1330 farmers.

It was the fourth consecutive day of the third phase of the relief distribution process when the state government provided the financial assistance to flood-affected families across the state.

An official spokesperson said that today, the people of flood-affected villages Bhaini Kadar Bakhsh and Pasan Kadim of Sultanpur in the Kapurthala district were handed over the sanction letters of compensation amount of Rs. 40 lakh.

The spokesperson said that apart from this, the sanction letters were also handed over to 380 flood victims at Talwandi Sabo and Maur to distribute under Mission Chardi Kala.

The spokesperson said that Chief Whip Prof. Baljinder Kaur handed over the sanction letters to 80 beneficiaries at Talwandi Sabo.

The spokesperson said that MLA Sukhbir Singh Maisarkhana handed over the sanction letters to 300 people affected by heavy rain or flood-like situation in Maur constituency of Bathinda district.

The spokesperson said that today, MLA Dharamkot  Davinderjit Singh Ladi Dhos also handed over sanction letters of to Rs 5.83 crore to about 1350 beneficiaries.

He said that in Ferozepur Urban assembly constituency, Ranbir Singh Bhullar visited village Kamal Wala (Muthianwala) and Bala Megha and handed over sanction letters amounting to Rs 1 crore 5 lakh to the flood affected families of the villages.

The spokesperson said that Fazilka MLA  Narinderpal Singh Sawna distributed an amount of Rs 1 crore 57 lakh to the farmers at Shah Hithar (Gulaba Bhaini), a flood affected village.

It is noteworthy that Punjab is providing the highest ever compensation to the flood affected families and the state government has also ensured that relief should be given to every affected family in a transparent manner.

The compensation amount for the damage of a house has been increased from Rs 6,500 to Rs 40,000, while farmers were being given Rs 20,000 per acre for crop damage. The state government is providing compensation of Rs 37,500 per milking cattle, Rs 32,000 per non-milking cattle, Rs 20,000 per calf and Rs 100 per poultry bird with the aim of restoring their livelihood.

Chandigarh, 14 November 2025

In its ongoing crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested Rajwant Kaur, Reader to DDPO Jalandhar. She demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000/- from a complainant resident of village Dhadda, district Jalandhar.

Disclosing this a spokesperson of VB said that an enquiry was conducted of a complaint submitted by complainant, Sarpanch of village Dhadda. The enquiry established that the Dharamshala constructed in village Dhadda had been taken into possession by the Balmik Committee, following which the Gram Panchayat filed a case before the DDPO. Jalandhar.

During investigation, it came to light that Rajwant Kaur, who remained posted as Reader to the DDPO Jalandhar during that time, demanded a bribe of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant for securing a favourable order in the Dharamshala case. She received the bribe amount of Rs. 50,000 from the complainant and other witnesses. The act of receiving money was video-recorded.

Based on the enquiry and evidence, a case has been registered under the relevant sections against the accused Rajwant Kaur in Vigilance Bureau Range Police Station Jalandhar and further investigation is underway.

Chandigarh, November 14 – The Haryana Government has issued comprehensive instructions to streamline the process of compassionate appointments, resignations, disciplinary proceedings, and transfer/posting cases of Common Cadre Group-D employees across all state departments. An order in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.

As per the Haryana Group-D Employees (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2018, the service conditions of all individuals appointed to any Group-D post on or after March 28, 2018, will be governed under the provisions of this Act. Further, as per the Haryana Government Gazette notification dated December 21, 2023, the Director General, Human Resources Department, has been designated as the “Appointing Authority” under Section 2(a)(1) of the Act.

The government has now decided that all matters relating to compassionate appointment, resignation, disciplinary proceedings, and transfer/posting of Common Cadre Group-D employees, where the appointing authority is the Director General, shall be referred to the Directorate of Human Resource, Haryana, for further action and orders.

For compassionate appointments, cases will be examined strictly in accordance with the Haryana Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment Rules, 2019, and will be verified by the HSAS Cadre Officer along with recommendations from the concerned Head of Department. Resignation cases of employees appointed on or after March 28, 2018, must be forwarded through the respective controlling authority or department. Disciplinary matters must be submitted along with a complete record of facts, supporting documents, and departmental recommendations.

The government has directed that these instructions be followed meticulously by all concerned departments to ensure uniformity and efficiency in handling Group-D service matters.

Chandigarh, 14 November – Haryana Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij, today participated in the Shahidi Yatra held in Ambala, dedicated to the 350th Shahidi Yatra of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji. He received the Guru’s blessings and flagged off the Yatra for Delhi. While raising the sacred Sikh chant “Jo Bole So Nihal,” he infused enthusiasm among the devotees.

On this occasion, the President and other office-bearers of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee honoured Sh. Anil Vij with a siropa (robe of honour) and a memento.

It is noteworthy that the Yatra will conclude at Gurdwara Shri Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi.

Former Senior Vice President, Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, Sh. Sudarshan Singh Sehgal, and other officers also remained present.

Chandigarh, Nov 14 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the state-level programme organized on the 350th martyrdom Year of the immortal martyr Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya, called upon the youth to draw inspiration from the ideals of heroes like Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya and remain committed to protecting the dignity of their religion, culture, and nation, with a resolve to make India a global leader.

Speaking at the event organized in Rai, Sonipat district, the Chief Minister made several key announcements. He announced that the road from GT Road to Badkhalsa, stretching from Naggal Kalan to Manauli village, will be renamed Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya Marg. The Badkhalsa Community Centre will also be named after Amar Shaheed Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya, and the Shahidi Samarak of Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya in Badkhaalsa village will be renovated.

The Chief Minister announced the establishment of a skill development park for women and youth in Deepalpur village on Gram Panchayat land at a cost of Rs one crore. He further announced the construction of a community centre in Deepalpur village, costing approximately Rs 65 lakh, along with a grant of Rs 31 lakh for the Badkhaalsa Memorial. 

The Chief Minister added that 25 kilometers of roads in the Rai Assembly constituency will be paved under the Khet-Khalihan Yojana. He announced the elevation of the road between Malikpur and Tajpur, repairs to the road from Biswa Mill to BarotChowki through contractor, and the beautification of the pond along the Malikpur–Tajpur route. The Pond Development Authority will inspect various ponds in the constituency’s villages and undertake expansion and beautification as required. 

He further announced that, subject to land availability, an urban health centre will be constructed in Kundli. Drinking water for Bahalgarh residents will be provided by linking the rainywell in Jajal village. In addition, a sewage treatment plant (STP) will be constructed on the land available for it in Khevda village. 

*Kushal Singh Dahiya’s sacrifice stands as a symbol of courage, bravery, and self-respect*

Expressing gratitude to the large gathering present at the state-level event, Chief Minister said that Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya sacrificed his own head to ensure the safe delivery of the sacred head of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji to Anandpur Sahib. He said this unparalleled act of self-respect, courage and bravery is etched in golden letters in the pages of history. He said that the primary objective of this state-level event is to spread awareness about the sacrifice and dedication of Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya, so that the younger generation may draw inspiration from his life and develop a deeper sense of devotion toward religion, society, and nation. He added that the Badhkhalsa Memorial Complex in Rai is being developed as a national-level inspiration center, ensuring that future generations continue to be motivated by this great sacrifice. 

Highlighting Haryana’s proud legacy of valor, the Chief Minister said that this sacred land has always been a cradle of courage. It was here that Lord Krishna delivered the divine teachings of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of the Mahabharata. He further said that the sacrifice of Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya was deeply rooted in the inspiration of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, who laid down his life for the protection of religion and is revered as the “Hind kiChadar.” The Chief Minister also mentioned that Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji visited the land of Haryana numerous times, sharing spiritual wisdom with the people and inspiring them to uphold and protect religious values. 

*Under PM leadership, Centre continuously striving to bring global recognition to India’s spiritual heritage*

ShNayab Singh Saini said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, the Central Government is continuously working to bring global recognition to India’s rich spiritual heritage. Over the past 11 years, the respect and prominence accorded to Sikh heritage, great personalities, Guru Gaddis, and historical sites have become an integral part of national policy. From the 550th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, India is progressing steadily on the path of spiritual enrichment. 

The Chief Minister informed that the State Government is organizing a series of programs to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Hind kiChadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. As part of these commemorations, four Nagar Kirtan Yatras are being taken out across Haryana, covering the entire state. These yatras will culminate in Kurukshetra on November 24. He further informed that on the following day, November 25, a grand ceremony will be held in Kurukshetra to mark the 350th martyrdom year of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, with Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi attending as the chief guest. 

*Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya’s sacrifice is etched in golden letters in history – MahipalDhanda*

Education Minister ShMahipalDhanda, while paying homage to Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya, said that his sacrifice is etched in golden letters in history. He stated that the holy land of Sonipat is proud to have given birth to a hero like Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya, whose sacrifice is immortalized in the soil of Haryana as a saga of courage, truth, and self-respect. It is because of such heroes that our culture, identity, and values remain safeguarded and vibrant to this day, he added.

ShDhanda highlighted that Hind kiChadar Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji not only protected religion but also conveyed a message of unwavering devotion to human rights, freedom, and truth, which continues to inspire people worldwide. He said that Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya exemplified the path of truth, protection of religion, and service to humanity, and urbed the people yone to pledge to follow the path shown by these great personalities.

On the occasion, State President of Bharatiya Janata Party Sh Mohan Lal Kaushik and MLA Smt. Krishna Gahlawat also addressed the program.

Cabinet Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Dr. Arvind Sharma, Delhi MP KamaljeetSehrawat, Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Barala, MLAs Pawan Kharkhoda, Nikhil Maidan, Devendra Kadian, RandhirPanihar, Rajesh June, OSD to Chief Minister Virendra Singh Badkhalsa, President of Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya Samiti Veer Singh Dahiya, former Minister Manish Grover, Ashok Bhardwaj, Monika Dahiya, CaptBhupender and other dignitaries were also present on this occasion.

Chandigarh, November 14 – Haryana Chief Minister ShNayab Singh Saini inaugurated the 72nd State-Level Cooperative Week in Sonipat on Friday. Addressing the gathering, he said that the soul of India resides in its villages and that the path to progress lies through cooperation. He said that this year is being celebrated as the Year of Cooperatives, and the event will play a key role in achieving the vision of prosperity through cooperation and self-reliance. The Chief Minister urged the youth to shed traditional mindsets, form cooperatives, and transform them into global brands through the power of Digital India.

The Chief Minister said that we must remember the millions of people who, through their small savings and collective strength, built a robust cooperative movement. Today, India is the world’s fourth-largest economy and is rapidly moving toward becoming the third largest. Cooperatives, he said, are vital to achieving this goal. He recalled that in 2014, Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi pledged to strengthen the cooperative sector and, for the first time in history, established a dedicated Ministry of Cooperation. Carrying forward the Prime Minister’s vision, the state government has resolved to turn cooperatives into a mass movement.

*State Making Progress in the Cooperative Sector*

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana is steadily advancing in the cooperative sector. RuPayKisan Credit Cards have been issued to more than 3,00,000 farmers across the state through 19 District Central Cooperative Banks. Additionally, 21 PACS centers have been selected for the construction of warehouses. He said that no interest is charged on crop loans for members of primary cooperative societies who repay on time. So far, this scheme has provided interest relief amounting to Rs 1,223 crore to 531,652 farmers. HAFED is setting up a mega food park in Rohtak at a cost of approximately Rs 180 crore under the Central Government’s Mega Food Park Scheme. Meanwhile, Sugarfed’s 10 cooperative sugar mills are operating at nearly 93 percent capacity.

*Steps Being Taken to strengthen Cooperative Societies*

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that continuous efforts are underway to strengthen cooperative societies. To modernize the system and make the cooperative sector more transparent and competitive, 710 PACS are being computerized, of which 475 have already been converted into e-PACS. Model bylaws for PACS have also been developed. He added that the world’s largest grain storage scheme has been launched, under which large warehouses are being constructed by cooperative societies in every block across the country. Farmer Producer Organizations are also being given renewed momentum by linking them with these cooperative institutions. The Chief Minister urged the people to pledge to make the spirit of cooperation an integral part of their lives. We will work together and support each other to make Haryana the most prosperous, happy, and cooperation-oriented state in the country, he said.

Earlier, Chief Minister inaugurated the program by hoisting the cooperative flag and later inspected various stalls set up near the venue.

*Haryana to connect every household with Cooperatives under the leadership of the Chief Minister – Dr. Arvind Sharma*

Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma said that the tradition of working together has long existed in villages and communities, and this spirit forms the foundation of cooperation. He said that when Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi established the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021, he pledged to connect every household with the cooperative movement. To achieve this objective, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Sh Amit Shah introduced a new cooperative policy and laid the foundation for the country’s first cooperative university. He added that Haryana, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is working diligently to connect every household with cooperatives. He emphasized that the digitization of PACS has brought greater transparency to the system. Today, PACS are not only functioning as lending institutions but are also providing opportunities for youth, farmers, and women to become self-reliant through 25 different types of projects. He further stated that under the Chief Minister’s guidance, Haryana will play a key role in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed and self-reliant India by 2047.

Speaking on this occasion, ACS Cooperatiion Department, Vijayendra Kumar presented the department’s achievements before the Chief Minister. He said that cooperation is a mass movement capable of bringing economic prosperity to everyone’s lives. At present, cooperative societies are engaged in a wide range of activities, including lending, milk production, and marketing.

*Chief Minister enjoys Gohana Jalebi to celebrate Bihar Election Victory*

To celebrate the BJP’s victory in the Bihar elections during the event, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma congratulated the Chief Minister on the party’s success. To celebrate the occasion, the Minister arranged for Gohana jalebi, which he served to the Chief Minister and other guests midway through the event.

MLA Nikhil Madan, Pawan Kharkhoda, Sonipat Municipal Corporation Mayor Rajiv Jain, BJP State President Mohan Lal Badoli, Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority CEO A. Mona Sriniwas, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, November 14 – The Haryana Right to Service Commission has issued an important order directing the Haryana Housing Board to recalculate the outstanding amount recorded in the complainant’s account and provide the revised details within 30 days. The Commission has also directed that the complainant be paid a compensation of Rs. 5,000. This amount will be paid by the Housing Board but recovered from the officer who failed to issue necessary directions for two years.

Sharing information in this regard a spokesperson of the Commission said that it was found that the Housing Board imposed additional tax and interest based on the GST notification dated August 3, 2022. However, no notice regarding this was issued to any allottee for two years. Recovering interest without informing the allottee is not only against the principles of natural justice but also a clear example of administrative negligence. The Commission also rejected the Board’s argument of “administrative constraints,” as no factual record or evidence was provided to support the claim.

The Commission further clarified that the court rulings cited by the Board were not relevant to the present case and cannot be used to justify procedural errors. The Commission stated that while the principal GST amount is valid and must be paid by the complainant, the interest for the period during which no notice was issued cannot be imposed. As per Section 73(2) of the CGST Act 2017 requires notice, and failure to comply with this provision is contrary to the spirit of the law.

The Commission also clarified that when the service required is the issuance of a No Dues Certificate, and the outstanding amount in the applicant’s account is directly linked to this service, the Commission has full authority to examine the validity and fairness of the financial calculations. The Housing Board’s claim that the Right to Service Act is not a forum for redressal of financial disputes was not accepted. The state government itself has notified several services under this Act that involve financial transactions and calculations.

In its order, the Commission stated that since there was no active legal contract between the Housing Board and the complainant after the year 2022, it was necessary for the Board to inform the allottee and clarify the liability before imposing any additional tax. Adding interest without prior notice is unjust to the allottee and such administrative lapses are unacceptable.

The Commission has directed the Housing Board to revise the outstanding amount as per the interim order dated July 15, 2025, and provide the recalculated details to the complainant within 30 days. The Board has also been directed to obtain the complainant’s bank details and transfer the compensation amount. Besides this, the Commission has asked the Housing Board to submit a compliance report by December 19, 2025.

The Commission warned that if the directions are not followed within the stipulated time, or if a stay/ cancellation order is not obtained from a competent court, it will be compelled to initiate punitive action against the Chief Administrator of the Housing Board.

Chandigarh, November 14– Director General, Postal Services, Sh. Jitendra Gupta, congratulated the winning team at the conclusion of the 36th All India Postal Kabaddi Tournament 2025-26 held at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. He said that sports hold great importance in life, and therefore the Postal Department is consistently making efforts to promote sports. This tournament has been organised in the same direction. He also extended his best wishes to all other teams participating in the tournament for their future competitions.

On this occasion, Chief Postmaster General, Haryana Circle, Ambala, Sh. Sachin Kishore thanked all participants, coaches, and referees for successfully conducting the competition. He said that sports must be played in the spirit of true sportsmanship, and encouraged everyone to continue progressing with this mindset. 

A total of 11 teams from various postal circles participated in the tournament. In the final match, Maharashtra defeated Karnataka with a score of 41–24 and secured the championship title, while Karnataka stood as the runner-up. Maharashtra’s Sh. Saurabh Kulkarni won the “Player of the Tournament” title, Maharashtra’s Sh. Ajinkya Panwar was awarded “Best Defender,” and Karnataka’s Sh. Rakshit was declared “Best Raider.” The champion team was honoured with trophies and medals.