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Chandigarh, Haryana

President, Prime Minister, prominent leaders wish CM Nayab Singh Saini on his birthday

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Chandigarh, January 25

President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu congratulated Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on his birthday today. Prime Minister of the country Sh. Narendra Modi, while wishing Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on his birthday, described him as a grassroots leader as well as a hard worker. The Prime Minister said Shri Saini has dedicated himself to social service and is implementing many initiatives for the progress and development of Haryana. Haryana Governor Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya and Punjab Governor Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria also congratulated the Chief Minister on his birthday.

Besides, Union Home Minister Sh. Amit Shah also congratulated Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and said under his leadership, Haryana is moving on the path of development. Union Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari congratulated the Chief Minister and prayed to God to give him good health and a happy life. Union Defence Minister Sh. Rajnath Singh, BJP National President and Union Minister Sh. Jagat Prakash Nadda also congratulated the Chief Minister on his birthday.

Union Energy Minister Sh. Manohar Lal also congratulated the Chief Minister on his birthday and wished that he takes the state to new heights every day. Apart from this, Lok Sabha Speaker Sh. Om Birla and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Sh. Yogi Adityanath also wished the Chief Minister on his birthday. Citizens who came to the Chief Minister’s residence Sant Kabir Kutir from every corner of the state also congratulated and wished the Chief Minister on his birthday.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to everyone and thanked them.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Corruption, Inflation, Unemployment, and Drug Abuse are at their peak, Under the BJP Government’s tenure: Kumari Selja

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Chandigarh, January 25

The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja said that the Haryana BJP government on completing 100 days of its tenure, stating that not a single promise from its manifesto has been fulfilled so far. She said the government has forgotten its promise to provide ₹2100 monthly to women and compensate farmers for crops damaged due to hailstorms. Furthermore, the government has failed to control unemployment, inflation, corruption, and drug abuse. Kumari Selja said that the state’s law and order system has collapsed, gangsters are thriving, public murders are happening, and extortion demands are being made.

In a statement released to the media, Kumari Selja said that in the last ten years and 100 days, Haryana’s government has earned the reputation of being a “jumla government” (all talk, no action). The trend of making false promises to gain power and then misleading the people has become common. Under BJP rule, the state has been plagued by unemployment, inflation, corruption, and drug addiction, with no concrete steps taken to address these issues. Lawlessness has taken over, with increasing incidents of theft, robbery, snatching, and extortion. Criminals have no fear, as evident from the frequent public murders and even political assassinations.

She said that unemployment in the state is at its peak. Youth are only being given “D-category” jobs, while “A” and “B-category” jobs are being offered to outsiders. 

Kumari Selja accused the government of finding various ways to exploit the people financially. She said the imposition of FSA (Fuel Surcharge Adjustment) on electricity bills, which has made Haryana’s electricity rates higher than in other states. By increasing collector rates, the government has dashed the dreams of people wanting to build their own homes. Poor people now hesitate a thousand times before even thinking of buying property, which has become even more expensive. Kumari Selja said the BJP government has disregarded farmers’ demands and hurt their sentiments. The government is boasting about purchasing 24 crops under MSP, most of which are not even cultivated in the state. Despite promising compensation for 85,000 acres of crops damaged by hailstorms, the government has conveniently forgotten about it. Kumari Selja said that the current condition of the BJP government is such that even officers do not take calls from MLAs and MPs, so how can ordinary citizens expect to be heard? 

While extending her Republic Day greetings to the countrymen, Kumari Selja paid homage to all the freedom fighters, Constitution makers, and brave soldiers who dedicated their lives to securing the country’s independence, strengthening it, and protecting it. She also said that the BJP government, alleging it wants to undermine the Constitution. Kumari Selja assured that Congress will not let this happen and its fight to protect the Constitution will continue.

Chandigarh, Punjab

DERA BASSI FIRING INCIDENT: PUNJAB POLICE NABS ASSOCIATE OF THE LAWRANCE BISHNOI AND GOLDY BRAR GANG; ONE PISTOL RECOVERED

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CHANDIGARH, January 25:

          In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive against organised crime launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Anti-Gangster Task Force Punjab (AGTF) Punjab in a joint operation with SAS Nagar Police has apprehended an associate of Lawrance Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang in connection with the firing incident at IELTS/Immigration Centre in Dera Bassi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

          The arrested accused has been identified as Mehfuj alias Vishal Khan, a resident of Dera Bassi. Police teams have also recovered one .32 calibre pistol along with five cartridges from his possession.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the arrested accused, along with another member of Lawrance Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang identified as Manjeet alias Guri— currently lodged in Tihar Jail, were the masterminds behind the firing incident at an IELTS/Immigration Centre in Dera Bassi. As per the information, on September 19, 2024, two motorcycle borne youth, in a broad day light, had opened fire outside the IELTS/Immigration Centre in Dera Bassi to demand extortion from the owner.

          The DGP said that the all the other accused persons involved in the incident including Jagdeep Jagga, Mohit Kumar alias Banti, Anmol, Gurkirat Singh Bedi, Nishant Kumar alias Nikku Rana have been arrested, whereas, Mehfuj alias Vishal Khan had been absconding.

          Sharing operational details, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban said that an information based on human intelligence was received about possible hideouts and locations of accused Vishal Khan.

          Acting swiftly, special teams of AGTF under the supervision of AIG Gurmeet Chauhan in coordination with SSP SAS Nagar Deepak Pareek were formed, said the ADGP, while adding that the teams zeroed in on the possible hideouts/locations and successfully arrested him from Punjab-Haryana border near Barwala and also recovered a pistol from his possession.

          AIG AGTF Gurmeet Chauhan said that the arrested accused has a previous criminal history and, ever since 2023, he has been working on the directions of foreign-based terrorist Goldy Brar. Arrested accused has also collected a weapons consignment from the notorious gangster Joginder alias Joga of Haryana, who had provided weapons and logistical assistance to accused involved in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case and later, was also arrested, he added.

          The AIG said that Manjeet Guri was earlier got injured in police action in November 2023, when he was directed by Goldy Brar to execute murder of some businessmen in Zirakpur.

          SSP Deepak Pareek further said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested accused was planning to commit a crime in the tricity. Further investigation is ongoing to establish forward and backward linkages in this case, he added.

           A case FIR No 292 dated 19.09.2024 had already been registered under sections 111, 109, 308(5), 32(b), 333, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act at Police Station Dera Bassi in SAS Nagar.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Work done for every section in first 100 days of government: Krishan Lal Panwar

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Chandigarh, January 25

Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said the state government is going to complete its 100 days in Haryana on January 27. He said Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has done the work of giving gifts to every section in these 100 days. Development work is being done in every Assembly without discrimination.

He said after the formation of the government, the Chief Minister first gave government jobs without ‘kharchi-parchi’ to more than 24,000 youths. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini gave jobs to the youth first and then took oath as the Chief Minister. So far, Rs 948 crore has been released for farmers as compensation for the loss of Kharif crop due to lack of rain. Along with youth and farmers, the government worked tirelessly for women, employees, businessmen and labourers.

Sh. Panwar said in these 100 days, the government has fulfilled the dream of 15,000 eligible people by giving them plots. Not only this, the government is leaving no stone unturned in making women self-reliant. Drone Didi and Bima Sakhi Yojana are examples of this. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was the Chief Minister for the first time from March 2024 to October 2024. During this time, the Chief Minister did many commendable works in the interest of the state due to which the people of Haryana again formed the BJP government with a majority in the Assembly and on October 17, he was again crowned as the CM. The government and the Chief Minister are ready to give the report card of these 100 days.

Prime Minister gave the title of ‘3V’ to Nayab Singh Saini

Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has given the title of 3V to Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. The Prime Minister said Sh. Saini is a ‘vinamra, viveksheel and vidvaan’ personality, who has gained political popularity as Chief Minister in such a short time.

Free dialysis facility in government hospitals

The minister said free dialysis facility has been made available in medical colleges and government hospitals of the state. This benefited kidney patients. The patients got rid of expensive dialysis facilities in private hospitals. Along with this, the recruitment process of doctors is going on to meet the shortage of doctors in the government hospitals of the state. Soon, more than 750 doctors are to be recruited in government hospitals. Apart from this, many revolutionary steps have been taken in the health sector, he added.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Child Rights Commission Takes Serious Note of Stray Dog Bites on Children, Orders Sterilization of Stray Dogs

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Chandigarh, January 24 

          Taking serious note of the rising incidents of stray dog attacks on children, Kanwardeep Singh, Chairman of the Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, has directed the Local Government and Rural Development Departments to conduct a census of stray dogs in all cities. He has also urged immediate sterilization to prevent further incidents.

          The Chairman has stated that reports of stray dog attacks on children have been brought to the commission’s attention through media sources. Expressing deep concern over these incidents, the commission has taken suo-motu notice of the matter. 

          The Chairman highlighted that media reports have revealed alarming incidents, including the tragic deaths of two children within a week in Hasanpur village near Ludhiana due to stray dog attacks. Similar incidents have been reported from various parts of Punjab, including Mohali, Zirakpur, Amritsar, Machhiwara Sahib, and Nabha, raising serious public concern.

          The Chairman further informed that he has written to the Administrative Secretaries of the Punjab Local Government Department and the Rural Development & Panchayat Department, urging them to implement the provisions of the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, as notified by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, on March 10, 2023. He emphasized that timely implementation of these rules will help control the stray dog population and prevent further attacks on children.

Chandigarh, Punjab

LUDHIANA SCHOOL PRINCIPAL SUSPENDED, CAMPUS MANAGER SACKED OVER CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

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Chandigarh, January 24:

          Following the directions of Cabinet Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains, the Punjab School Education Department, on Friday, suspended a School Principal and a Campus Manager of a Government Senior Secondary School of Ludhiana. This strict action was taken against them over corporal punishment to students for arriving late to school.

          S. Harjot Singh Bains said that Principal of Government Senior Secondary School Jawahar Nagar, School of Eminence (Boys), Ludhiana has been suspended and the Campus Manager of the same school has been dismissed for making the students to shift sand & gravel for coming late to the school.

          “This incident has come to my notice today, and strict action has been initiated immediately,” he stated. S. Harjot Singh Bains categorically asserted that such behaviour from any teacher will not be tolerated, emphasising the importance of maintaining a safe and respectful environment for students in the Government Schools. The education system must prioritise the well-being and dignity of all students, and any actions that undermine this principle will be met with appropriate consequences.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Chief Secretary Appeals to Children to Update Biometrics in Aadhaar for Hassle-Free Access to Services

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Chandigarh, January 24:

          The Chief Secretary of Punjab, Sh. K.A.P Sinha, today chaired a meeting of the Unique Identification Implementation Committee (UIDIC) cum Workshop on Aadhaar Usage at the Punjab Secretariat. The session, attended by heads and directors of various departments, underscored the importance of achieving 100% Aadhaar penetration for children in the 0-5 age group across Punjab.

          Sh. Sinha directed all departments, including banks and the Department of Post, to activate Aadhaar enrolment kits without delay and maximize the use of available resources to achieve this target.

          Smt. Bhawna Garg, DDG UIDAI RO Chandigarh, highlighted the need for special efforts to improve Aadhaar enrolment for children aged 0-5. She suggested deploying Aadhaar kits at immunization centers and facilitating collaboration between the Health Department and the Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) for better coverage.

          Additionally, Smt. Garg urged the School Education Department to create a detailed action plan to identify children who require Mandatory Biometric Updates (MBUs) at the age of 5 and 15. This will ensure smooth access to government schemes, scholarships, and educational benefits.

          The workshop also presented case studies of how Aadhaar-based face authentication can be leveraged to improve service delivery. Smt. Garg encouraged departments to integrate face authentication into their schemes for greater efficiency.

          The Chief Secretary instructed that Aadhaar service camps be organized in all government and private schools to provide easier access for students. He also emphasized the need to promote the m-Aadhaar application and My-Aadhaar Portal to ensure citizens can easily avail themselves of Aadhaar services.

          Furthermore, the Chief Secretary called for a comprehensive awareness campaign by the School Education Department to encourage parents and guardians to ensure the Mandatory Biometric Update for their children. He also directed all departments to ensure Aadhaar-based authentication of beneficiaries at e-Sampark Centers and other government offices, and to implement Aadhaar-based face authentication across all government departments.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Hry DGP urges Bank officials to follow new RBI guidelines; keep eye on fake accounts

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 Chandigarh:

To tackle the challenges related to cybercrime, Haryana Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur on Tuesday said that it is necessary that everyone work with full dedication in mission mode. He urged the bank officials to keep an eye on suspicious transactions in bank accounts and take appropriate action if they find any suspicious bank account transactions. He gave necessary directions to all bank officials and fintech companies to follow the new RBI guidelines and specifically keep an eye on fake bank accounts and take appropriate action.

Presiding over a state-level conference with RBI Regional Director Vivek Srivastava, NPCI, and senior officials from around 50 banks and fintech companies across the country, including Google Pay, Paytm, Amazon Pay, and PhonePe, along with Police officials, Kapur said that some banks are doing a good job in controlling cybercrime, but to control it effectively, all stakeholders need to work together so that the defrauded amount can be frozen as soon as possible. He said, “In September 2023, only 7% of the amount of cyber fraud was held by Haryana Police, which increased to 27% in November 2024. We need to increase this percentage rate to 70% through our joint efforts, which can be done after all banks adopt the RBI’s Mulehunter Artificial Intelligence software. Since cyber fraud is done through digital means, it is very important to use the digital platform effectively to stop it.”

He clearly stated that with the passage of time, the cases of cyber fraud have also increased. In 2023, cyber fraud of Rs 602 crore was committed in Haryana, while in 2024 this figure increased to Rs 980 crore. This figure shows that there is an increase in cybercrime cases, which need to be curbed in time. Apart from this, he also appealed to inform the helpline number 1930 immediately in case of cyber fraud.

RBI’s Regional Director Vivek Srivastava explained in detail about the new RBI policy, the system and procedure in case of cyber fraud, and asked all banks to follow its guidelines. Along with this, he also cleared the doubts of the representatives from the banks. During this, Parul, an officer from the RBI, also gave detailed information about the AI-based Mulehunter software developed to identify fake bank accounts involved in cyber fraud. With this system, fake bank accounts can be identified with 90% accuracy. In the conference, Samarjith, a representative of NPCI, also gave information about the technical aspects being taken to control cybercrime through a PowerPoint presentation. During this, the process of searching for an automated response system for money trails on the NCRP portal and points related to stopping the amount defrauded in the banking channel were discussed.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Fortis Mohali and PHDCCI SHE Forum Hosts Expert Talk   on ‘Nurturing Women Health ‘ to create awareness on Cervical Cancer Prevention

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Chandigarh, January 24, 2025: Fortis Hospital, Mohali , in collaboration with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) SHE Forum today hosted an insightful  session  on “Nurturing Women Health” at PHD House  The session, aimed at empowering women with vital health knowledge, focused on critical health topics, with a special emphasis on cervical cancer prevention by Dr. Shweta Tahlan, Consultant in Gynae Onco Surgery,  Fortis Hospital, Mohali.

Dr. Tahlan highlighted the latest advancements in cervical cancer prevention, emphasising the importance of regular screenings, early detection and timely vaccination. As a leading expert in the field of Gynae Oncology, her talk provided valuable insights into the prevention and early management of cervical cancer, which is one of the most prevalent female cancers with 1.2 lakh new cases  reported annually worldwide.

“Early cervical cancers can often be treated through surgery alone, and one may avoid undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Symptoms may include postcoital or intermenstrual vaginal bleeding, irregular periods, postmenopausal bleeding, persistent or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, and pelvic pain,” said Dr. Shweta Tahlan, Consultant, Gynae Onco-Surgery, Fortis , Mohali.

Sharing information on various screening tests for cervical cancer, Dr. Tahlan added, “The tests include Pap smear, High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (hrHPV) test, visual inspection of the cervix with acetic acid (VIA), and visual examination after VIA (VILI). Colposcopy is done to detect the cervical pre-cancer stage, which is curable through simple surgical procedures. For other gynae cancers, no routine screening tests are available. It is therefore important to consult a doctor at the earliest in case of any warning signs.”

On the benefits of regular screening, which is recommended for all women between 25 and 65 years of age, Dr. Tahlan said , “Before cervical cancer develops, there is a long pre-cancerous stage wherein abnormal cells are present in the body, but the cancer has not formed yet. At this stage, simple surgical procedures like Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) and Cone Biopsy (surgery to remove abnormal tissue from the cervix) can treat the patient completely without the need for Radical Hysterectomy, and the uterus and ovaries can be saved.”

Dr. Tahlan further stressed on the importance of HPV vaccination in combating cervical cancer. “The ideal age for vaccination of girls is 9-14 years, though catch-up vaccination can be done until 26 years of age. Vaccination done in childhood or adolescence helps to prevent cervical cancer in later years of life,” she stated.

The PHDCCI SHE Forum and Fortis Hospital’s collaborative efforts aim to create greater awareness about women’s health issues and equip women with the knowledge to make informed health decisions.


About Fortis Healthcare

Fortis Healthcare Limited – an IHH Healthcare Berhad Company – is a leading integrated healthcare services provider in India. It is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the country with 27 healthcare facilities (including projects under development), 4100 operational beds and over 419 diagnostics centres (including JVs). Fortis is present in India, United Arab Emirates (UAE) & Sri Lanka. The Company is listed on the BSE Ltd and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India. It draws strength from its partnership with global major and parent company, IHH, to build upon its culture of world-class patient care and superlative clinical excellence. Fortis employs 23,000 people (including SRL) who share its vision of becoming the world’s most trusted healthcare network. Fortis offers a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services ranging from clinics to quaternary care facilities and a wide range of ancillary services.

Chandigarh, Haryana

“Haryana’s Journey from Cultural Heritage to Modern Haryana to be displayed at Kartavya Path in Delhi on Republic Day” : Chief Minister

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Chandigarh:

“The cultural heritage of Haryana, along with a glimpse of modern Haryana, will be showcased this Republic Day at Kartavya Path in Delhi, which is a matter of great pride for all the residents of Haryana,” said Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini during a media interaction on Thursday at Delhi. He mentioned that this year, on the occasion of Republic Day on 26th January, Haryana’s tableau will depict the divine message of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita given by Lord Krishna on the land of Haryana, alongside a portrayal of the prosperous and developing Haryana. The tableau, based on the theme ‘Prosperous Haryana: Heritage and Development’, will showcase, on the one hand, our rich cultural heritage in the form of the knowledge of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, while on the other hand, it will highlight a farmer using IT to fill details of his crops sown and check prices, as well as Haryana’s emergence as a sports powerhouse.

Our Paralympic medalists, namely Nitesh Kumar (Badminton), Harvinder Singh (Shooting), Yogesh Kathuniya (Discus Throw), Aruna Tanwar (Taekwondo), and Tarun Dillo (Badminton), will be the focal point of attraction on the tableau, serving as a source of inspiration for millions of youth across the country. Additionally, the last portion of the tableau depicts the cluster the highrise buildings of Gurugram, which is a unique model of public-private partnership (PPP) urbanisation. Gurugram is one of the leading IT software exporters in the country. This tableau has been prepared by the Department of Information, Public Relations & Languages Haryana.

The Chief Minister further shared that it is also a matter of pride for the residents of the state that Haryana’s tableau is being showcased at Kartavya Path for the fourth consecutive time this year and for the sixth time during the current government’s tenure. Acknowledging the hardworking people of Haryana for this achievement, he emphasized that today, due to their efforts, Haryana has become a leading state in various sectors like agriculture, sports, IT, and industrialization.

On Thursday, a full dress rehearsal of the Republic Day parade was conducted at Kartavya Path in Delhi, where Haryana’s tableau was displayed. This tableau will be displayed again in front of the nation on ensuing Republic Day, Sunday.