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Chandigarh, Punjab

OW, EXPERT ANIMAL CARE ADVICE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS AS PUNJAB ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DEPT LAUNCHES OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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Chandigarh, January 3

Taking a leap forward in Livestock care with digital initiative, the Punjab Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Minister, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, on Friday, launched the department’s official YouTube channel and Facebook page under the name of “Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab”. This initiative aims to increase the flow of accurate and authentic information, guiding state livestock farmers on proper management and care of animals.

The Animal Husbandry Minister said that experts will also be holding a live session every Monday dedicated to livestock farming. During these sessions, all livestock farmers will be encouraged to participate and ask questions. The direct communication between experts and farmers will enhance the overall productivity and welfare of livestock in the region.

The primary objective of this digital initiative is to assist livestock owners and stakeholders in achieving more economical and ethical livestock farming practices in Punjab, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said while adding that it will facilitate easier access and improved communication for farmers regarding daily activities, vaccination, biosecurity measures, prevention of livestock diseases and better feeding practices for animals.

He further said that the platforms will also cover essential information on clinical signs of significant livestock diseases, prevention and control measures, and prevention of common zoonotic diseases in animals. Additionally, livestock farmers will be informed about common laboratory tests available for different species of animals at District Polyclinics and Animal Health Institute in Jalandhar.

S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the livestock farmers will be sensitised about the common laboratory tests available for different species of animals at the District Polyclinics and Animal Health Institute in Jalandhar. They will also receive timely suggestions from experts on pressing issues including summer stress, the calving season, regular deworming of animals, common parasitic diseases, mastitis, brucellosis, repeat breeding and other economically significant infectious and management problems affecting animals.

Principal Secretary of the Animal Husbandry Department, Mr. Rahul Bhandari, apprised the Cabinet Minister that 4 to 5 videos will be posted on these platforms every week to keep livestock owners updated and online sessions with experts will also be organised for the livestock farmers.

Director Animal Husbandry Dr. GS Bedi, Deputy Director Dr. Bikramjit Singh, Assistant Directors Dr. Parampal Singh and Dr. Lakhwinder Singh and other senior officials of the department were also present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Government launches first-of-its-kind initiative to resolve complaints of NRIs: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

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Chandigarh, January 3

          The Punjab Government has launched first-of-its-kind initiative ‘Online NRI Meeting’ across the country to resolve complaints of NRIs. Under this service, the state government is resolving various complaints received by NRIs quickly and appropriately and efforts will be continuously continued for immediate resolution of complaints.

          Disclosing this, Punjab NRI Affairs Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that today he listened more than 100 complaints of NRIs and gave instructions to the concerned civil and police officers to resolve them on the spot. He said that the complaints received today were related to Punjabis living in America, Canada, England, Australia, Germany, Austria, Italy and Africa, which were related to property, illegal possession and marriage matters.

          On the occasion of the second online NRI meeting held at 11:00 am today, S. Dhaliwal said that through this unique service, the Punjab government will continuously resolve the complaints of NRIs. He said that an online meeting will be held in the first week of every month to hear the complaints of NRIs.

          S. Dhaliwal said that the DCs and SSPs of all districts have been asked to resolve the complaints of NRIs on priority basis. He said that orders have been issued to all the Deputy Commissioners to coordinate with various departments at the district level to resolve the issues of migrants.

          On this occasion, ADGP NRI Wing Punjab Mr. Praveen Kumar Sinha, AIG Mr. Ajinder Singh and senior officers of the NRI department were present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Punjab Government Increases Prize Money for Lohri Bumper to 10 Crore Rupees: Harpal Singh Cheema

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Chandigarh, January 3

          Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced today a significant increase in the prize money for the Punjab State Lohri Makar Sankranti Bumper Lottery 2025, now set at a whopping 10 Crore Rupees. He said that this strategic move has been designed to give tough competition to the lotteries from other states, besides offering a thrilling opportunity to win big Prize while contributing to the state’s development.

          Revealing this in a press communiqué issued here, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader vision to boost state revenue and ensure that Punjab’s lottery market remains competitive and attractive. “Participating in the Punjab State Lohri Makar Sankranti Bumper Lottery 2025 is truly a win-win opportunity for the people of the state. Not only do they stand a chance to win substantial prizes, but the revenue generated from these government lotteries is directly funneled into developmental projects that benefit the entire state,” said the Finance Minister.

          The Finance Minister said that the increased prize money is expected to catapult the Lohri Bumper to the forefront, posing a formidable challenge to lotteries from other states, thereby significantly boosting the revenue collected from the lottery. “These funds will be used for various developmental initiatives across Punjab, including infrastructure improvements, educational programs, and healthcare services”, he added.

          Giving details of prizes, the Finance Minister said that the Rs. 500 lottery ticket offers an enticing prize structure, with the first prize winner receiving a staggering Rs. 10 crore, followed by Rs. 1 crore for the second prize, Rs. 50 lakh for the third, and progressively lower amounts for subsequent ranks. The lottery offers a total of 68,819 prizes with a total prize amount of Rs. 23,47,90,000.

          The Finance Minister emphasized that the Punjab Government has been proactively implementing innovative strategies to bolster the state’s own revenue receipts. He said that this approach has been aimed to propel Punjab onto a higher growth trajectory, fostering an era of unprecedented prosperity.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Barinder Kumar Goyal kick starts development projects worth Rs.70-CR in Shutrana constituency to ensure water supply for drinking and irrigation up to tail-ends

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Chandigarh/Shutrana, January 3

Punjab Water Resources and Water & Soil Conservation Minister Sh. Barinder Goyal, on Friday, inaugurated various development projects costing over Rs.70 crore to ensure water supply for drinking and irrigation up to tail-ends in the Shilutrana constituency.

Sh. Goyal also laid the foundation stones at Shutrana, Sadharanpur and Kalwanu for concrete lining of Rasouli Minor, Karmgarh Link-2 Canal System, Choa Link-2 Canal System, Minor No. 3 and 5, Bishangrah and Atalan Minors. While congratulating local folks on receiving 1.5 times more canal water than before, the Cabinet Minister announced that all works would be completed within two months, benefiting over 75,000 acres during the paddy season. He said that this would help conserve electricity and groundwater by reducing tubewell usage.

Water Resources Minister said that Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led government has successfully preserved depleting groundwater by ensuring water supply to tail-end areas.

“Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann’s promise of providing canal water to every field in Punjab is being fulfilled”, said the Cabinet Minister, criticizing previous dispensations for neglecting the Ghaggar issue. He said that Mann government is making serious efforts in this direction to solve the problem.

The Water Resources Minister urged the public to fulfill their duty towards water conservation as the Punjab government is implementing numerous schemes in light of predictions that groundwater will be further depleted by 2037. He also appealed to all farmers to come forward to save groundwater by taking advantage of government schemes and subsidies for underground pipelines. He also urged people to vacate occupied government land.

Barinder Goyal stated that the union government is not providing any cooperation to Punjab, causing delays in initiating canal water projects, while the Punjab government has launched drinking water supply projects in 85 cities of the state.

While responding to a query about the union government’s lack of response to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s hunger strike, the Cabinet Minister condemned the Center for betraying farmers and the state of Punjab. The union government is determined to destroy farming and Punjab, he categorically added.

Praising local MLA Kulwant Singh Bazigar, Sh. Barinder Kumar Goyal noted his effective representation of constituency issues in the assembly.

MLA Kulwant Singh Bazigar thanked Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, saying that the Punjab government has removed the stigma of backwardness from the Shutrana constituency. He lamented that previous governments had ignored the constituency’s decades-old demands, but now all work is being done on a priority.

Prominent amongst others who were present during the function included ADC (G) Isha Singal, SDM Ashok Kumar, Malkeet Singh Parta, Mahinga Singh Brar, Suresh Sharma, Block President Buta Singh Virk, Ranjit Singh President Truck Union, Madan Lal Goyal, Canal Department (BML) Superintending Engineer Ankit Dheer, Executive Engineer Gundeep Singh Dhaliwal, SDO Swaran Singh, Tehsildar Harsimaranjit Singh along with other prominent figures of the the area.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB AIMS TO BOOST LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY WITH ALFALFA CULTIVATION

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To improve livestock productivity and promote agricultural sustainability, the Punjab Government will encourage collaborative initiatives to incorporate alfalfa into the state’s forage system, addressing the challenges related to fodder production, said S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Food Processing, Punjab.

He was addressing the Stakeholder Conference on Sustainable Forage Solutions: Alfalfa– Mechanisation, Production & Marketing organised by Punjab Agro Industries Corporation Limited (PAIC) in collaboration with Namostute Innovators LLP (NSI) and Team Athena here at the CII Northern Region Headquarters.

While emphasising the importance of innovative solutions to tackle fodder scarcity and enhance livestock productivity, S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian mentioned that Punjab Agro has cultivated alfalfa forage across 60 acres in Ladhowal (Ludhiana). By promoting its cultivation, the state aims to offer farmers a sustainable and cost-effective feed source, which can result in healthier animals and increased milk production.

Punjab Agro has partnered with Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to help farmers get right nutrition information. Alfalfa forage cultivation offers numerous benefits, including high nutritional value and improved livestock health. Additionally, it enhances soil health by fixing nitrogen and features a deep root system that allows it to access moisture from deeper soil layers. This resilience makes alfalfa more adaptable to drought conditions, ensuring a reliable forage supply even during dry periods, he added.

While reiterating the state’s commitment to sustainable agriculture and feed solutions, Additional Managing Director of PAIC, Mr. Jagnoor Singh Grewal, emphasised alfalfa farming as a high-nutrition forage crop that complements silage to ensure year-round fodder availability for livestock. Alfalfa is recognised for its high nutritional value, making it an ideal forage crop for livestock such as horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. As a three-year crop that can be cut six to eight times a year, alfalfa can improve the overall health of the farming system. It helps break pest and disease cycles and enhances the yields of subsequent crops.

Dr. Daniel H. Putnam, Alfalfa & Forage Extension Specialist from the University of California, Davis, delivered a keynote address on global best practices in alfalfa cultivation. The event also witnessed active participation from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including representatives from dairy farms, stud farms, goat farms, piggery units, and poultry farms. Leading players in the dairy and agri-food industries, such as Nestlé, Amul, Milkfed, ITC, Unilever, and Bani Milk, also attended the conference. Academicians, Scientist and Senior researchers from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University played a pivotal role in the discussions from crop agronomy and animal nutrition perspective.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Officials urged to work diligently and honestly in public service

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Punjab’s Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has instructed senior officials of the department to focus specifically on the cleaning of village ponds. He emphasized that a special campaign should be launched to revamp the ponds in all villages.

While chairing a review meeting with senior officials, ADCs, DDPOS, BDPOS, and officers from various wings of the department at the Panchayat Bhavan, Sond directed that, in the first phase, a list of 25% of villages from each constituency requiring immediate cleaning of ponds should be prepared in consultation with the area’s representatives. He stated that work should begin promptly in these villages and be completed before the monsoon season.

Sond mentioned that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann envisions transforming Punjab into a “Rangla Punjab” and achieving this requires comprehensive rural development. He stressed that Punjab’s villages should be developed as model villages and directed that the benefits of all government schemes and programs should reach the grassroots level to ensure the maximum development of rural areas.

On this occasion, the minister also issued instructions to organize special camps in villages to create job cards under MGNREGA. He suggested that these camps should be commence from religious places in the villages to maximize public participation.

It is noteworthy that under the MGNREGA scheme, over 11 lakh job cards are currently operational. During the financial year 2024-25, approximately Rs. 1,000 crore has been spent, generating more than 2.15 crore person-days of employment and benefiting an average of 7 lakh rural families.

In addition, the minister directed that panchayat lands should be leased transparently to ensure that the revenue generated is used for the development of villages. He highlighted that since the formation of the current government, a campaign to remove illegal encroachments from panchayat lands has been initiated, and over 12,800 acres of panchayat land, worth more than ₹3,080 crore, have been reclaimed so far. Officials informed that leasing approximately 6,000 acres of this reclaimed land has generated ₹10.76 crore in annual revenue for the year 2024-25. Sond instructed that the remaining land should also be leased transparently.

On this occasion, the minister urged all officials to work diligently and honestly in public service and directed that ongoing projects should be completed within set timelines. He emphasized achieving all targets by March 31, 2025, to mark the next financial year as a landmark year for transforming Punjab’s villages. He also issued guidelines for planting more trees in villages, noting that over 95 lakh saplings have been planted this year by the department.

Additionally, the minister directed expediting the construction of sports grounds in villages and accelerating the work under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin). He also urged field officers to focus on solid and liquid waste management to enhance the appearance and sanitation of villages.

The meeting was attended by Administrative Secretary Dilraj Singh, Director Parmjit Singh, JDC Dr. Shena Aggarwal, senior officials from the headquarters, ADCs (Development), DDPOs, BDPOs, and officers from various wings across Punjab.

Chandigarh, Punjab, Punjab

Mahakumbh is eternal and collective proclamation of unity in the diversity of India: Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary

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Mohali, December 30

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is dedicated to making Mahakumbh 2025 a global symbol of India’s cultural unity. As part of thisendeavor and vision, CabinetMinister, Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry, Shri Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, Shri Dharmveer Prajapati with Minister of State (Independent Charge), Home Guard and Civil Defence, and Minister of State, Agriculture,Agricultural Education, Agricultural Research, Shri Baldev Singh Olakhled a grand roadshow in Mohali. They highlighted the Mahakumbh as a uniquecelebration of unity within India’s diversity and extended an invitation to theHon’ble Governor of Punjab, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria and the esteemed people ofPunjab to participate in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025. Shri Lakshmi NarayanChaudhary emphasized that the government is taking significant steps to ensurethe event is historic, featuring international participation andstate-of-the-art facilities. Speaking to the media after the roadshow, hestated that the Mahakumbh embodies the spirit of India’s cultural and spiritualconsciousness and is a divine and vibrant representation of ‘Ek Bharat-Shreshth Bharat-Samaveshi Bharat (One India, Great India, Inclusive India)

.’Duringthe press conference, the Cabinet Minister reminded, “Many of you may havewitnessed the ‘divine and grand’ experience of the Prayagraj Kumbh in 2019,which became an indelible symbol of India’s cultural pride on the global stage.The world widely acknowledged the efficient management of the event.” Hefurther emphasized that this year’s Mahakumbh will surpass the previous one inboth grandeur and divine essence. Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025 is expected towelcome over 450 million pilgrims, saints, ascetics, and tourists. Inpreparation, the Uttar Pradesh government has made meticulous and timelyarrangements. Duringhis address to the press, the Cabinet Minister Shri Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary stated,”Under the inspiration and guidance of Honorable Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi and the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, theMahakumbh will take place in Prayagraj from January 13 to February 26, 2025, onthe sacred banks of the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, theMahakumbh will once again be held on the holy land of Prayag after a gap of 12years.” Swachh,Swasth, Surakshit and Harit MahakumbhAddressing the media regarding thepreparations for the Mahakumbh, the Cabinet Minister Shri Lakshmi NarayanChaudhary informed, “It would be a clean, healthy, safe and digital  Mahakumbh. A pledge has been taken to makethe event environment friendly by declaring it a single-use plastic-freeMahakumbh. As part of this initiative, various shops of dona-pattal vendorswill be allocated within the Mela area, and meetings have been conducted withprincipals of 400 schools to discuss cleanliness and the initiative of a cleanMaha Kumbh is being communicated to 4 lakh children and 5 times the populationof Prayagraj.

Furthermore, under the ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ campaign, the message ofa single-use plastic-free environment is being delivered to every household.”Hehighlighted that special emphasis has been placed on making Mahakumbh Mela 2025both clean and green. Approximately three lakh plants have been cultivatedacross Prayagraj, with the Uttar Pradesh government pledging to ensure theircare and maintenance even after the conclusion of the Mela. Comprehensivehealthcare services for pilgrims, sadhus, saints, and touristsThe Cabinet Minister Shri Lakshmi NarayanChaudhary informed that the preparations for the Mahakumbh Mela are being madewith a focus on health and hygiene. This includes making healthcarearrangements for pilgrims, sadhus, saints, those observing Kalpwas at Mahakumbhand tourists. A large number of specialist doctors have been deployed. A100-bed hospital has been set up at the Parade Ground. Two more hospitals with20 beds each and smaller hospitals with 8 beds have also been prepared. Two10-bed ICUs have been set up by the Army Hospital at the Mela area and Arail.These hospitals will have doctors on duty 24 hours a day. In total, there willbe 291 MBBS doctors and specialists, 90 Ayurvedic and Unani specialists, and182 nursing staff. Moreover, separate wards for male, female and children havebeen set up in these hospitals. Delivery rooms, emergency wards and doctors’rooms will also be available. Devotees will also experience thedigital Mahakumbh – Cabinet Minister Shri Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary Addressing the press, the Cabinet MinisterShri Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary stated that the Uttar Pradesh government iscommitted to organizing a divine, grand, and digital Maha Kumbh.

Thepreparations include the launch of a dedicated website and app, an AI-poweredchatbot in 11 languages, QR-based passes for people and vehicles, amultilingual digital lost-and-found center, ICT monitoring for cleanliness andtents, software for land and facility allocation, multilingual digital signage(VMD), an automated ration supply system, drone-based surveillance and disastermanagement, live software for monitoring 530 projects, an inventory trackingsystem, and integration of all locations on Google Maps.
Smart parking facilities will beprovided for the convenience of tourists – Cabinet Minister Shri LakshmiNarayan Chaudhary Cabinet Minister ShriLakshmi Narayan Chaudhary informed that arrangements have been made to ensuretourists do not face parking issues. In this regard, 101 smart parkingfacilities have been created, capable of accommodating up to five lakh vehiclesdaily. The parking area spans 1,867.04 hectares, which is 763.75 hectareslarger compared to the 1,103.29 hectares allocated for parking in 2019. Theseparking facilities will be monitored through the Integrated Control CommandCenter. Arrangementsfor clean drinking water, an Integrated Control Command Center, and flowershowers at 44 ghats, including the riverfrontDuringthe press conference, the Cabinet Minister Shri Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary provideddetails about the arrangements for the Mahakumbh. He informed that 35 existingpermanent ghats and 9 new ghats have been constructed in the Mahakumbh city tofacilitate bathing for devotees. Aerial flower showers will be carried outacross all 44 ghats spread over a 12-kilometer area. He further mentioned thata riverfront, modeled after Mumbai’s Marine Drive, has been developed along a15.25-kilometer stretch on the banks of the Ganges, extending from the Sangamto Nagvasuki Temple, Surdas to Chhatnag, and near Curzon Bridge to Mahavir Puri.Additionally, the Integrated Control Command Center has been upgraded toenhance crowd management. Four viewing centers, equipped with 52-seater setups,have been established for real-time CCTV monitoring. Headcountof pilgrims attending the Mahakumbh will be done through technologyTheCabinet Minister Shri Lakshmi Narayan Chaudhary stated that approximately 450million devotees are expected to attend Prayagraj Mahakumbh-2025, marking asignificant milestone. Three technical methods will be used to count everyindividual.Thefirst method is attribute-based search, where tracking will be conducted usingperson attribute search cameras. The second method involves RFID wristbands,which will be provided to pilgrims.

Through these wristbands, entry and exittimes will be tracked using RFID readers. The third method is mobile apptracking, where, with the consent of the pilgrims, their location will betracked through GPS using a mobile application. Mahakumbhis an eternal and unified proclamation of India’s unity in diversityTheMinister ofState (Independent Charge), Shri Dharmveer Prajapati statedthat the Kumbh is not merely a fair or a ritualistic dip in the holy waters butan eternal and unified proclamation of India’s unity in diversity. The Mahakumbhis a grand festival that immerses all differences, disputes, and divisions inthe sacred flow of the river, serving as a unique example of social harmony.This festival holds special significance not only for the entirety of India butalso for followers of Indian culture worldwide.TheMinister ofState, Shri Baldev Singh Olakh emphasized that underthe guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leadership of ChiefMinister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh’s double-engine government is uniquelyshowcasing the cultural, spiritual, traditional, and mythological essence ofthe rare and highly distinguished religious event of Mahakumbh on the globalstage. The state government is extending invitations for Mahakumbh-2025, thegrand festival of Sanatan Indians, to all states across India and the entireworld. In this context, we have come to you with a humble request toparticipate in this sacred pilgrimage.Around 80 esteemed personalities activelyparticipated in the event held in Mohali, including senior journalists fromleading media houses, travel and tour operators, travel bloggers, influencers,and a few industrialists from the region

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Haryana, Punjab

Incredible Act of Generosity: Family of Accident Victim Raveesh Kunwar Malik Chooses Organ Donation, Giving Hstrytyuioope and Life to Six Recipients with the transplantation of Heart, Liver, Kidneys and Corneas at PGIMER

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Chandigarh: In a heartwarming display of compassion and humanity, the family of Raveesh Kunwar Malik, a 36-year-old lawyer who tragically lost his life in a road accident, made the profound decision to donate his organs. This selfless act saved the lives of four individuals in desperate need of transplants, including a heart, liver and two kidneys, and restored the sight of two more through corneal transplantation, thereby impacting six lives in a significant gesture of hope and renewal at PGIMER today.

Prof. Vivek Lal, Director PGIMER , paid homage to Raveesh Kunwar Malik and his family, stating, “This incredible act of generosity not only reflects the selflessness of the Malik family but also sheds light on the critical need for organ donation in our society.”

“At PGIMER, we are dedicated to honouring Raveesh’s wish and preserving his legacy as a life-saver. I commend our dedicated teams from the Departments of Neurosurgery, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Hepatology, General Surgery, Nephrology, Renal Transplant Surgery, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Pharmacology, Hospital Administration, Forensic Medicine, Testing Labs including Immuno-pathology and Biochemistry, along with our allied departments, for their swift and sensitive handling of this donation. Their efforts exemplify our unwavering commitment to delivering life-saving treatments,” stated the Director,PGIMER.

Raveesh Kunwar Malik, affectionately known as Rony , was a beloved son, brother, and friend who dedicated his life to his profession and the service of his community. On December 4th at 2:40 PM, he was fatally injured  in a tragic bike accident while traveling from Chandigarh to Panchkula, colliding with a four wheeler  in Sector 16. Initially taken to a GMSH, Sector 16, he was later transferred to PGIMER as an unidentified patient on 4th December only.

However, destiny had willed otherwise and all the incessant efforts of the medical team and fervent prayers of the family and friends proved futile and Raveesh was declared brain dead on December 9th at 12:56 PM. His untimely passing leaves a void that will be felt by many. However, his legacy lives on through the lives he has touched, even in death.

As Rony’s body was being handed over at PGIMER’s mortuary, his father, Advocate Mr. V.S.T. Malik, shared emotionally, “Rony was always inclined towards helping others. In his memory, we wanted to do something that would honor his spirit, and what better way than to give life to others? We hope this act of kindness will inspire more families to consider organ donation.”

His brave-heart mother, Advocate Mrs. Naveen Malik, expressed her sentiments poignantly: “Though we have lost our dear son, knowing that he can give a second chance to others brings some solace to our hearts. We could never imagine that in our darkest hour, we would be able to illuminate the lives of those in need. It is a bittersweet moment.” 

Raveesh’s brother, Suhail Pratap Malik, added, “We are proud of Rony. He may not be physically with us anymore, but through this act, he is a hero. He always believed in helping others, and now he is continuing to do so.”

The donation process was facilitated by the dedicated team at PGIMER, known for their cutting edge expertise in organ transplantation. Following the family’s consent, all relevant teams swiftly swung into action, retrieving Rony’s heart, liver, kidneys, and corneas to be transplanted to matching recipients at PGIMER.

The heart was transplanted to a 30-year-old female, marking the 10th Heart Transplant at PGIMER . Similarly, three patients with organ failure received second chances at life with the transplantation of the liver and two kidneys, while two individuals were gifted the sight through corneal transplants.

The emotional send-off of Raveesh Kunwar Malik took place at PGIMER, where a guard of honour was presented to commemorate his outstanding gesture and the determination of his family to honor his memory.

As the  family, friends, and healthcare professionals gathered to pay their final respects, the Pastor, delivering remarks at the service, stated, “Rony’s life may have been cut short, but his spirit shines brightly through his ultimate gift to humanity. Let this remind us of the fragility of life and the eternal significance of giving.”

Prof. Vipin Koushal, Medical Superintendent, PGIMER, who was personally present at Rony’s final send-off, emphasized the significance of organ donation. “Today, we witness a powerful reminder of the impact organ donation can have. Through their loss, the Malik family has given life to others, an extraordinary gift that we hope will inspire many to come forward and support this noble cause.”

This act of organ donation not only provides a

 chance at life for recipients but also serves to inspire others in the community to consider this generous option. While the tragedy of Raveesh Kunwar Malik’s passing has left a deep wound in the hearts of his family and friends, their decision to donate his organs offers hope and the promise of life to others, concluded Prof. Koushal.

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Dr. Ravjot Singh Distributes Appointment Letters to 85 Individuals under Mission Rozgar

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Chandigarh/Amritsar, December 7

          Under the Mission Rozgar launched by Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, today, the Punjab Minister for Local Government, Dr. Ravjot Singh, handed over appointment letters to 85 individuals at the Municipal Corporation office. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Ravjot Singh expressed that the Punjab Government is committed to providing more employment opportunities for the youth. He highlighted that during the tenure of the current government, nearly 51,000 individuals have been provided with government jobs.

          Dr. Ravjot Singh, while handing over the appointment letters, urged the newly appointed employees to recognize their vital role in the social and economic development of Punjab. He emphasized that continuous hard work and dedication are essential to achieving success and attaining one’s life goals. He encouraged them to perform their duties with sincerity and honesty. Dr. Ravjot Singh stressed that these jobs have been given based on merit, without any recommendation, favoritism, or nepotism. He added that under Mission Rozgar, a total of 1,255 employees have been appointed in the Local Government Department, and the process is ongoing. He expressed hope that the new recruits would use their positions to assist the underprivileged and marginalized communities.

          On this occasion, the Minister for Local Government distributed appointment letters to 19 Executive officers, 18 drivers/operators, and 48 sanitation workers, Peons, and labourer

          Cabinet Minister, S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, congratulated the newly appointed employees, urging them to maintain cleanliness in the holy city, which attracts around 1.25 lakh pilgrims daily. He emphasized that it is their duty to keep the city clean and ensure a steady supply of clean water. S. Dhaliwal further stated that the Punjab Government is dedicated to the welfare of the common people and that jobs are being provided across all departments through a transparent recruitment process based solely on merit.

          Following the event, Cabinet Ministers Dr. Ravjot Singh, S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, and Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, Mr. Gulpreet Singh, traveled by BRTS bus from the University to Bhandari Bridge. Dr. Ravjot Singh mentioned that the number of BRTS buses would be increased soon. He reassured that the government has sufficient funds to ensure the smooth operation of the BRTS system.

          The event was also attended by MLA Ajay Gupta, MLA S. Jasbeer Singh, MLA Inderbir Singh Nijjar, MLA Jeevanjot Kaur, SDM S. Mankawal Singh Chahal, AAP City President Mr. Munish Agarwal, Mr. Ravinder Hans, XEN Sandeep Singh, Dr. Kiran Kumar, and other officials.

Caption: Minister for Local Government, Punjab Dr. Ravjot Singh handing over appointment letters to newly appointed employees, accompanied by Cabinet Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal and others.

Minister for Local Government, Punjab Dr. Ravjot Singh and Cabinet Minister S. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal traveling by BRTS bus.