Month: November 2023

By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

MLA Kohli raised the issue of Patiala’s old bus stand in the Vidhan Sabha.

The Chief Minister’s assurance to solve this issue soon


Patiala, November 28:
The 2-day session of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha has started today. In this session, MLAs of Punjab raised the major issues of their respective areas before the government and answered questions. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Patiala, Ajitpal Singh Kohli, raised the issue of the old bus stand. Meanwhile, the MLA raised the issue in front of the Vidhan Sabha and said that the government has done a great job by handing over the new bus stand to Patiala, but at the same time, the shops, hotels, street vendors, and jobs of the people around the old bus stand have been cut. No action is required. Chief Minister, Punjab, on this matter. Bhagwant Singh Mann assured that the common people will not be allowed to suffer and that the issue will be resolved soon.
Speaking in the Vidhan Sabha, MLA Kohli said that along with the employment of these shopkeepers, it has also become very difficult for people coming from a radius of about 40 km. The MLA raised the issue that there are historical Gardwara Sri Dukhniwaran Sahib, ancient temple Sri Kali Devi, courthouses, hospitals, and markets near the old bus stand. He said that these people come to Patiala daily for their business or duty and their other activities, due to which they first have to get down on the new bus of Patiala, then they have to come to the old bus station from there and then spend money through some other means. It is necessary to go to your designated place, while the same is the way to return. Due to this, these people have to invest money twice or three times. The MLA told the Vidhan Sabha House that this issue should be solved quickly so that the problems of hundreds of shopkeepers, hawkers, and common people can be removed.


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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

Making a draft of the master plan for Nabha was discussed.

Under the orders of the Chief Minister, in the meeting of the Nabha think tank under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, ideas for making a draft of the master plan of Nabha were discussed.
The Punjab government will work on the outline plan to improve the condition of all the focal points of the district, according to Sakshi Sahni.


Patiala, November 28:
According to the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni presided over the meeting of the Nabha Think Tank and discussed making the master plan for Nabha. During this, discussions were also held on the industrial zones of Rajpura and Patiala, including taking suggestions from the representatives of the industries, including the officials of various departments.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the draft of the master plan for Nabha has been prepared, and therefore it was sent to the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Board meeting chaired by the Chief Minister after taking the objections and suggestions of the people and related industries. This plan has again been sent for consideration by Nabha Think Tank, and in view of this, the amendments to this master plan have been discussed today.
Meanwhile, the industrial zones being built here for the industrial development of Rajpura and Patiala were also discussed. Sakshi Sahni said that Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approved the bridge to be built over the river near the industrial focal point of Patiala, and all the NOCs required for it have also been found, and its construction will be done very soon. He said that for the development of all the focal points of the district, the Punjab government has drawn up a proposal, which is being implemented rapidly so that our industrialists do not face any difficulty.
On the occasion of this meeting, ADC Anuprita Johal and SDM Nabha Tarsem Chand were present. While running the meeting, District Town Planner (Planning), Dr. Seema Kaushal, gave information about the industrial zones of Patiala and Rajpura, including the Nabha Master Plan. On this occasion, DTP Regulatory Harinder Sandhu, ATP Ramandeep Kaur, and representatives of industrialists from Nabha Bhada, Patiala, and Rajpura, along with officials from other departments, were also present.
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Photo Caption: Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni presides over a meeting of the Nabha Think Tank. ADC Anuprita Johal SDM Nabha Tarsem Chand and DTP Dr. Seema Kaushal are also seen with them.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma7 min read

Overview of the current unemployment situation in India

The National Sample Survey Survey shows a drop in unemployment rates for 15-year-olds in metropolitan areas from 8.2% in January to 6.8% in March 2023, suggesting a possible recovery in the employment market.

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 - Definition of unemployment :  Unemployment refers to the state of being without a job, where individuals who are actively seeking employment are unable to find suitable work opportunities. It is a key economic indicator that reflects the number of people within a specific population who are willing and able to work but are currently unemployed.  

– Importance of addressing unemployment in India :  The issue of unemployment in India is of great significance due to its impact on the overall economic growth and social stability of the country. High levels of unemployment can lead to various socio-economic problems such as poverty, inequality, and crime. Additionally, addressing unemployment is crucial for ensuring inclusive development and improving the standard of living for all citizens.  

Overview of the employment situation in 2022 in India

By 2024–2025, the Indian economy is expected to reach a GDP of USD 5 trillion, and job creation is positively impacted by economic growth. In order to stimulate economic activity, the Budget 2021–22 drastically increased funding for government investment, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the implementation. Strong growth has been further stimulated by Budget 2022–22, where capital expenditures have increased by 35.40% to Rs 7.50 lakh crore from Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the current fiscal year. This expenditure, which represents 2.9% of GDP, will enhance employment conditions in the nation in addition to stimulating economic growth.

The growth of startups, the rise in newly registered businesses, the enrollment of workers in the organized sector, and the employment prospects in emerging industries like AI, cloud computing, data analytics, and automation under IT/ITES are all signs that the government’s persistent efforts to inject capital and boost the country’s economy are beginning to pay off. Additionally, the monthly net addition to EPF subscriptions in 2021 has exceeded the amounts in the comparable months of the year prior to the pandemic in 2019. The demand for MGNREGS work has steadied following the second COVID wave, suggesting that the disruption caused by the pandemic is lessening and that employment opportunities are opening up in other areas.

The Economic Survey noted that employment peaked during the statewide lockdown in 2020. There are more job prospects in India, according to the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) and EPFO payroll statistics. From July to September 2021, the total employment in nine industries was predicted to be 3.10 crore. The welfare of laborers and workers in both the organized and unorganized sectors is a top priority for the government, which is headed by Prime Minister Shri Narendra.

The All-India Quarterly Establishment-based Employment Survey, or AQEES, offers quarterly updates on employment and associated variables of establishments in nine specific sectors, both organized and unorganized, which make up the vast majority of all non-farm establishment employment. The masonry industry accounted for about 39% of all jobs in the sectors we selected, followed by the education sector (22%), the health sector (10%), and the IT/BPO sector (10%). 5.3% and 4.6% of all estimated workers were employed in the trade and transportation industries, respectively. 32.1 percent of workers were women overall, which is more than the 29.3% reported in the QES’s first round. Just 2% of the anticipated workforce in the chosen industries is made up of casual workers, making up 87% of regular workers.

The largest employer is the IT/BPO industry, which is expected to generate 4.47 million direct jobs in FY 2020–2021. For 14 important industrial sectors, India has announced plans to invest Rs. 1.97 lakh crore in production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes, which would commence in FY 2021–2022. Over the course of the next five years and beyond, the programs hope to significantly increase production, employment, and economic growth. The Finance Minister’s statement about the Union Budget 2022–2023 emphasized the positive response to the PLI initiatives, which have the potential to generate 60 lakh jobs and an additional Rs 30 lakh crore of production over the next five years. Key Starting Materials (KSMs), Drug Intermediates (DIs), Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing, Medical Device Manufacturing, Electronic/Technology Products, Pharmaceuticals Drugs, Products Related to Telecom & Networking, Food Products, White Goods (ACs & LED), Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery, Textile Products, Specialty Steel, and Drones and Drone Components are just a few of the industries where PLI schemes have been introduced.

The Union Cabinet, presided over by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the proposal to offer financial incentives equal to 25% of capital expenditure for the production of goods that make up the supply chain for an electronic product. The incentive outlay of roughly Rs. 3,252 crore and the administrative costs of Rs. 32 crore make up the scheme’s total estimated cost of Rs. 3,285 crore. Road infrastructure, the aviation industry, the start-up environment, and Made in India programs are among the sectors pushing capital expenditure (CAPEX) to increase employment. The aforementioned measures are designed to facilitate corporate operations, foster innovation, establish industry-leading manufacturing infrastructure, empower entrepreneurs, and improve talent development. In India, the number of bank branches has grown dramatically, and this growth is directly correlated with the creation of jobs.

The Aatmanirbhar Bharat Package (ABRY), Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA), Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), and Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana (PMRPY) are just a few of the employment-boosting initiatives that the government has been supporting. October 2020 saw the introduction of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rojgar Yojana (ABRY), which provided employers with incentives for new hires and social security benefits amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Up until November 2021, PMMY offers individuals and micro/small businesses collateral-free loans up to Rs. 10 lakh, with a total sanctioned sum of Rs. 31.28 crore.

A significant credit-linked subsidy program called the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) aims to create self-employment prospects by establishing microenterprises in the non-farm sector. Launched in June 2020, the Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan (GKRA) aims to engage in 125 days of work to increase employment and livelihood prospects for migrant workers returning home and affected individuals living in rural regions. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) is a demand-driven wage employment program that offers households whose adult members volunteer to perform unskilled manual labor at least one hundred days of guaranteed wage employment per financial year.

Since 2016, PMRPY has been in place to encourage firms to hire new employees and integrate undocumented individuals into the formal labor force. With the use of the National Career Service Portal (NCS) initiative, the National Employment Service will be able to offer a range of employment-related services, such as career counseling, job matching, apprenticeships, internships, and vocational coaching. The adoption of cutting-edge technology like automation, robotics, AR/VR, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) is predicted to shape future job roles in important industries.

II. Causes of Unemployment in India

 - Population growth and overpopulation

 II. Causes of Unemployment in India – Population growth and overpopulation have been identified as one of the key factors contributing to unemployment in India. With a rapidly growing population, the job market is unable to keep up with the demand for employment opportunities, resulting in high levels of unemployment. Additionally, overpopulation puts strain on resources and infrastructure, making it even more challenging to create enough jobs for everyone.  

– Lack of job opportunities in rural areas  is another significant factor contributing to unemployment in India. Many rural areas lack industries and businesses that can provide employment opportunities, forcing people to migrate to urban areas in search of work. This further exacerbates the problem of unemployment as the job market in cities is already saturated. Additionally, limited access to education and skills training in rural areas hinders the ability of individuals to compete for available jobs, perpetuating the cycle of unemployment.  

– Skill mismatch and inadequate education system also contribute to the problem of unemployment in India. Many individuals may not have the necessary skills or qualifications required for the available job opportunities, leading to a mismatch between the skills of the workforce and the demands of the job market. Furthermore, the education system in rural areas may not adequately prepare students for the job market, leaving them at a disadvantage when seeking employment. 

Press Information Bureau. (2022, February 24). Employment Situation in New India. Indicators Back to Pre-Covid Levels but Government Keen on Improving Situation Further, 1 –10(RU-50-01-0059-240222/BACKGROUNDER), 1–10. https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/specificdocs/documents/2022/feb/doc202222418201.pdf

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Rashmika Mandanna Teaches Kannada To Ranbir Kapoor!

A video of Rashmika Mandanna teaching Kannada to Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has gone viral.

The two actors were spotted together outside of ‘Indian Idol 14’ where Rashmika is seen trying to teach basic words of Kannada. They had arrived at the set of the singing reality show ‘Indian Idol 14’ to promote their latest film ‘Animal’.

Ranbir playfully inquired whether the photographers were creating a documentary featuring them. Furthermore, when the paparazzi requested Rashmika to say something in Kannada, Ranbir joined in the conversation, attempting to familiarize himself with some Kannada words.

They proceeded to discuss basic greetings and inquired about the Kannada terms for tea and coffee.

The two actors are currently busy with the promotions of ‘Animal’ which will hit the screens on December 1. The film has Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Tripti Dimri, Babloo Prithiveeraj and others in the supporting roles.

Rashmika Mandanna is a Kannadiga who hailed from Madikeri. She started off her career with Rakshit Shetty’s blockbuster Sandalwood flick ‘Kirik Party’.

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ED Summons Actor Prakash Raj

Actor Prakash Raj has been called by the Enforcement Directorate to appear for questioning in a money laundering case related to a fraud and ponzi scheme that involves an estimated Rs 100 crore against a jewelry firm located in Tiruchirapalli, official sources said on Thursday.

The probe concerns a case against Pranav Jewellers, a Tiruchirapalli-based partnership firm that was raided on November 20 and where it was alleged that certain gold items and “unexplained” cash totaling Rs 23.70 lakh were taken.

Raj (58) has served as this company’s brand ambassador. Next week, in Chennai, he is scheduled to give a deposition before the federal agency. The actor, who has portrayed a variety of characters in South Indian and Hindi films, has been a vocal opponent of the BJP.

An FIR from the Tamil Nadu Police Economic Offenses Wing is the basis for the ED case.

The federal agency said in a statement on Wednesday that Pranav Jewellers and others allegedly obtained Rs 100 crore from the public under the pretense of a gold investment plan with the promise of large profits.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

Do you know where the world’s second-largest temple is located?

You might think it is located in India, a country with a Hindu population. But it is not located in India.

The second-largest Hindu temple in the world was just dedicated in New Jersey, USA. The name of this temple is Swami Narayan Akshardham. The temple was inaugurated on October 8, 2023. The temple is built on 185 acres of colorful Green City, New Jersey. This temple is 191 feet high. This temple is not just a place of worship. one of the milestones of Hindu art, architecture, and culture. Over a period of twelve years, thousands of artisans and some 12,500 volunteers worked to build this temple. The construction of this temple started in 2001. It is the third Akshar Dham temple in the world, after Gandhinagar and New Delhi. This temple has a total of 13 shrines of Lord Swami Narayan and other Hindu deities. Its architecture and craftsmanship reflect ancient Indian culture. There are 10,000 idols of gods and goddesses here. There are also several ancient Indian musical instruments. Besides this, a dancing Yakshi statue is placed here. Apart from being a place of worship, this temple has been developed as a center of culture, education, and art.

Apart from Hindu scriptures, the message of Abraham Lincoln, Confucius, Lord Buddha, Mirabai, Martin Luther King, etc. are written in this temple.

While the Swaminarayan Akshardham temple serves as a reminder to the American Hindu community of their religious sentiments, the temple is also a center of knowledge and learning for architecture and culture enthusiasts.

In the coming days, a museum of the history and universal values ​​of Hinduism will be built in this temple. There are very few such Hindu establishments in America. The enthusiasm of people of all religions around the temple is visible.

Apart from the Indian subcontinent, there are people of Hindu religion in different parts of the world. More than 90% of the world’s Hindus live in India. But the remaining 10 percent is not less in number. So there are many small and big Hindu temples elsewhere in Europe. So many beautiful Hindu temples are being built in Europe and America

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

India is prepared to stop the new sickness that has spread over China.

2019 saw the global COVID-19 pandemic break out from China. The globe has lost millions of individuals since then. For over two years, the world was immobilized. China is seeing another outbreak of pneumonia.


This pneumonia affects thousands of people, particularly youngsters. Infection with H9N2 is also rising. Xi Jinping’s nation in the twin sickness outbreak is Kupokat. In addition, the World Health Organization has alerted the Chinese public to this unidentified pneumonia. The Union Health Ministry has also voiced alarm on China’s infectious status in this regard. The Ministry of Health released a statement that stated, “China is keeping an eye on the situation regarding lung infections and bird flu infections in youngsters. There is extremely little possibility that these two illnesses will spread throughout India. However, India is prepared on all fronts.

According to a number of Chinese media outlets, pneumonia has been spreading over the past several weeks across northern China. However, no unidentified pathogen has been found to far. A press release from the Ministry of Health states that following the discovery of the H9N2 virus in China in October of this year, the Directorate General of Health Services convened a conference to discuss the potential for this infection and measures to prevent it within the nation. Human-to-human transmission and the mortality rate from H9N2 illness are comparatively low, according to estimates made by the World Health Organization. On the other hand, persons under observation are being treated right away if they contract the infection. India is reportedly prepared to handle any disaster involving public health.

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Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, and MLA Pathan Majra took serious notice of the Akali Dal president’s use of foul language

Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, and MLA Pathan Majra took serious notice of the Akali Dal president’s use of foul language and said, before accusing the Punjab government and MLAs, Akali should turn the stick under their own generation.

Banit Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Chetan Singh Jaudamajra and MLA Pathanmajra took serious notice of the Akali Dal president’s use of foul language.

The cable mafia in Punjab is a gift of the Akali government.

The Hon’ble Government stopped the commission culture—Harbhajan Singh, ETO

Accusers have not allowed any other cable company to come to Punjab in the last 15 years, but the Punjab government has opened investment avenues for all.


Patiala, November 20:
Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Information and Public Relations Minister Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, and MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra have taken serious notice of Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of Shiromani Akali Dal , using abusive language towards MLAs. Talking to reporters after inaugurating projects worth Rs 39 crore for roads in Sanur and Samana constituencies here, both the cabinet ministers advised the Akali Dal president to pass the baton under his generation.
Cabinet Minister Chetan Singh Jaudamajra said that the cable mafia was born during the Akali government, and in the last 15 years, they did not allow any other company to enter Punjab, but under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, by making such a policy, the investments of big companies in the state opened the way for, and now big companies are coming to Punjab in the field of cable as well. Jaudamajra said that if a company is providing cable facilities at a cheap rate and the operators are connecting to them, then the Punjab government, no MLA, and the police have no role in it. Therefore, the President of Akali Dal should remember the hooliganism committed in his state while swinging the baton under his generation.
Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh, ETO He said that only the people who keep doing hooliganism in their state are now making false allegations of bullying, but the people of Punjab know who created the cable mafia in the state. Harbhajan Singh ETO strongly condemned the foul language used by Sukhbir Singh Badal against Aam Aadmi Party leaders and MLAs and said that these people had left the state poor while now Punjab is under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan. The government has stopped the commission culture run by previous governments. He said that now the money left over from government projects is being spent for the benefit of the people. He also said that the approval of both the Samana and Sanur roads was given for Rs 39 crore, but the tenders were taken for Rs 31 crore, and thus Rs 8 crore has been saved.
MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra said that during the Akali regime, the cable mafia killed and forcibly cut the wires of other operators, and during the 10 years of the Akali Dal and the 5 years of the Congress, no other company was allowed to enter Punjab, while now the main Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has given an opportunity to the companies providing cable service at a low cost to the people to come to Punjab. On this occasion, Inderjit Singh Sandhu, Chairman Megh Chand Shermajra, Harjinder Singh Mintu, Balkar Singh Gajumajra, Guljar Singh Virak, and Gurdev Singh Tiwana were also present.

Photo Caption-Cabinet Minister S. Harbhajan Singh ETO and s. Chetan Singh Jodamajra and MLA S. Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra talking to reporters.

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The Cleanliness Champion Program is conducted at Civil Lines School.

Honored to the cleaning workers of the city

Patiala, November 20:
Today, on the occasion of “World Toilet Day,” Harpic India, in association with Municipal Corporation Patiala, organized the “Swachhata Champion” program at Civil Lines Senior Secondary School. Encourage and honor the sanitation workers who are doing good work in different parts of the city. Mr. Rashid Ansari, the chief coordinator of Harpic India, where capacity-building training was given to the cleaners, also informed them about new technologies.
Mr. Jagtar Singh, Sanitary Inspector, congratulated all the sanitation workers for their excellent contribution to cleanliness.
The cleaners have an important contribution to the overall development of the city because, without cleanliness, the smooth functioning of a city is not possible. Mr. Jawala Singh (community facilitator) and Mr. Mandeep Singh (community facilitator)


On this occasion, Mr. Amandeep Sekhon (an IEC expert) said that it is the duty of every citizen to keep every country clean, and therefore, it is very important to divide household waste into two parts (wet and dry). The list of honorees included Charanjit Singh, Sanju Kumari, Menu Panman, Kulwinder Singh, Gurtej Singh, Jasveer Singh, Rabinder Singh, Maninder Singh, and Jarnail Singh.Mr. Mandeep Singh administered an oath to all the people present in the program to maintain cleanliness.At the end of the program, Mrs. Varinder Batish, Principal Civil Lines Senior Secondary School, thanked the cleaning workers, Municipal Corporation Patiala team, school staff, and especially Rashid Ansari.

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Drug addiction is a serious disease, and Patiala Police is tightening the reins on drug traffickers by cooperating to treat it.

He said, the supply chain of drugs was broken by the police, the society should support to end the demand

Patiala police took an oath against drugs in the awareness seminar against drugs

Patiala, November 20:

Patiala Police SSP In an exclusive initiative under the leadership of Varun Sharma, an awareness seminar against drugs was organized here at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology to make the youth aware of the ill effects of drugs. On the occasion of the seminar conducted with the support of the Power House Youth Club and the Youth Federation of India, social service organizations working on the theme of the United Nations, the youth were made to swear an oath against drugs to end the demand for drugs.


On the occasion of the seminar conducted as part of community policing, SSP Varun Sharma invited the society to cooperate with the police to end the demand for drugs. He said that the Punjab Police, on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, DGP, Under the leadership of Gaurav Yadav, the supply chain of drugs has been broken; now people should join hands and come forward to end the demand for drugs.
Describing drug addiction as a serious disease, SSP Varun Sharma said that the Patiala police is providing full support for the treatment of its victims because the Punjab government has made a policy of treating drug addicts as sick for some reason. He said that Patiala Police has played a leading role in the state by attaching property worth more than 7 crore rupees while tightening the reins of drug traffickers.

Urging the youth to stay away from drugs, Varun Sharma said that the risk of drug addiction is highest from the age of 15 to 35 years, so the youth are addicted to drugs for any kind of friendship. Stay away from drug traffickers and inform the police. They also asked to take help from the helpline number 0175-2213385 of the Saket Drug Addiction Center at the nearest police station. During the program, Shahide Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Raj Yuva Award winner Parminder Bhalwan and member Dasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan took an oath against drugs.


On this occasion, the poster for the Drug-Free Half Marathon to be organized by Jan Hit Samiti on December 3 and the awareness booklet against drugs from the Power House Youth Club and Foundation for a Drug-Free World were released. SP City Muhammad Sarfaraj Alam, Deputy Director of Thapar Institute Dr. Ajay Batish, Dean Dr. Inderveer Chana, Registrar Dr. Gurbinder Singh, DSP Sanjeev Singla, Parminder Bhalwan, member of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, Governor Awardee Jatwinder Grewal, and State Awardee Rupinder Kaur gave full support for the seminar.


On this occasion, Government ITI boys, students of the Government State College of Education and Thapar Institute, including Assistant Professor Hardeep Kaur Saini, Lieutenant Jagdeep Singh Joshi, Training Officer Sukhwant Singh, Project Director of the Red Cross Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation Center Parminder Kaur Manchanda, Vinod Sharma from Jan Hit Samiti, Vinay Sharma, and Upkar Singh, were also present.

Photo Caption- S.S.P. Varun Sharma presiding over the drug awareness seminar organized by Patiala Police.

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Start of road development projects in Halka Samana and Sanur with a cost of 21 crore rupees

Start of road development projects in Halka Samana and Sanur with a cost of 21 crore rupees
The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is on a mission to make the state Rangla Punjab-Harbhajan Singh ETO.
Punjab got a strict and honest government for the first time. Chetan Singh Jaudamajra

MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra thanked her for accepting other demands, including the roads of Sanur Constituency.

Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Information and Public Relations Minister Chetan Singh Jaudamajra, and MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra today launched road development projects costing more than 21 crore rupees at Samana and Sanur constituencies. done
The 13.80 km Patiala-Samana-Guhla Chika road via Dakala, Karhali Sahib, Kherki, Nijamaniwala, and Kamalpur roads and the twin roads of Sannor constituency, which will be constructed at a cost of Rs 11.60 crore at the historical village of Samana constituency by the two cabinet ministers and MLAs, New construction works of 23 km long Patiala-Guhla-Chika have been inaugurated at a cost of Rs 19.29 crore.

Harbhajan Singh ETO and Chetan Singh Jaudamajra said on this occasion that these roads will be used by pilgrims going to Karhali Sahib, the historic Gurdwara Karhali Sahib, the holy land of the Sixth Patshah Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib, and the ninth Patshah Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib, along with pilgrims going to Haryana and Delhi in Punjab. He said that the contractor has been bound for 5 years for the repair and maintenance of these roads.Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO addressed a large gathering of people at Karhali Sahib and Jodi Roads. He said that the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is not working on the commission like the previous governments but on the mission of making the state Rangla Punjab. Giving an example of his departments, he said that by operating Pachwara Coal Mine at Jharkhand in October 2022 of the Electricity Department, which has been closed since 2015 due to commission mining cycles, 1500 crores of Punjab have been saved annually. While in the Public Works Department, 72 crore rupees have been saved from the construction of 55 roads. He said that 6 crore rupees have been saved from this road itself.
Harbhajan Singh, ETO, said that this money saved by the government is being spent for the convenience of the people under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. As a result, the Punjab government has provided 600 units of free electricity to 90 percent of the consumers in the state within three months of its formation. The facility was provided without any discrimination. While talking about the School of Eminence, about 40 thousand jobs, industrial development, health and education, sports, and facilities are being provided to the residents of the state in every area.
Information and Public Relations Minister Chetan Singh Jaudamajra said that for the first time in Punjab, people have got a strict and honest government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. He said that the work that the previous governments could not do in 70 years is being done with good thinking, clear intention, and honesty by fulfilling the green promise made by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan to the people. Calling upon the people to support Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Jaudamajra assured that no hardship would be left to the people.
MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, while welcoming and thanking the two ministers, enumerated the road works in Sannour Constituency and asked them to lay tiles on the roads that were affected by water and on the roads of the villages located on the main roads. Pathan Majra further said that in 70 years, the previous governments could not make the roads leading to Guru Ghars and other religious places wide and paved, but under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government prioritized the work of paving all the roads in the state.
On this occasion, Lok Sabha Constituency Incharge of Aam Aadmi Party Inderjit Singh Sandhu, Improvement Trust Chairman Megh Chand Shermajra, Harjinder Singh Mintu, Advocate Gulzar Singh Virk, Gurdev Singh Tiwana, Balkar Singh Gajjumajra, Jagdeep Singh Jagga, S.C. Wing State President Amrik Singh Bangar, Harjinder Singh, Pavitar Singh Dakala, Leela Garg, Tejinder Ghuman, Maninder Dakala, Deepak Wadhwa, Public Works Department SE. Jaspal Singh Anand, Executive Engineer Jagmeet Singh, Naib Tehsildar Pawandeep Singh, DSP. Gurdev Singh Tiwana, Gurvinder Singh Paharipur, Harpreet Singh Ghuman, Block Samiti Chairman Gurmeet Singh Bittu, Baljinder Singh Nandgarh, Narinder Singh Takhar, Simrandeep Barkatpur, Satpal Panjola and Karan Kakkepur, including a large number of residents and dignitaries were present.

Photo Caption-Cabinet Minister S. Harbhajan Singh E.T.E. And Chetan Singh Jaudamajra and MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra while inaugurating the projects worth 21 crore rupees of roads in Samana and Sanur constituencies.

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Today, an awareness seminar against drugs will be conducted by the Patiala Police.

An awareness seminar against drugs by the Patiala Police on November 20
SSP Varun Sharma’s appeal to people to be vigilant against drugs


Patiala, November 19:
An awareness seminar against drugs will be conducted by the Patiala Police on November 20 at 11 a.m. at the auditorium of the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology here. Giving this information, District Police Chief Varun Sharma told the residents of the district that we all have to fight together against drugs.
SSP Varun Sharma said that as part of the war against drugs launched by the Punjab government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, the Punjab Police appointed a DGP. Under the guidelines of Gaurav Yadav, where strict action is being taken against the drug traffickers, at the same time, the youth who are victims of drug addiction are being given full help to get rid of drugs.
SSP Sharma further informed that an awareness seminar against drugs is being conducted by the Patiala Police to educate the people, especially the youth, against drugs, in which students of Thapar University and other youth and social service organizations will participate.

Caption: SSP Varun Sharma

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A special meet for the coming election of the Ghagga nagar council.

Senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party have taken a meeting for the coming election of the Ghagga Nagar council. In this meeting, Tejinder Mehta said that candidates will be elected through a survey system. And a warm welcome and invitation to all the newcomers who want to join the Aam Aadmi Party. In this meeting, MLA Kulwant Singh Bazigar, State Secretary Ranjodh Singh Hadana, Lok Sabha Incharge Inderjeet Sandhu, and President of Patiala Tejinder Mehta were there.

Kulwant Singh Bazigar said that Ghagga development is going on with a fund of Rs 47 crore. And shortly, you can see more changes in Ghagga.

Ranjodh Singh Hadana said that it is the volunteers duty to show the progress of the Ghagga and dictate government policies with achievement in front of the common people.

Inderjeet Singh Sandhu requested that the volunteers work on the core foundation of the party and work together in this progress.

This meeting was supervised by Block President Mithu. For this President Patiala of the Aam Aadmi Party, Tejinder Mehta, congruence and thanks to Mr. Mithu.

Hindi Version

घग्गा नगर परिषद के आगामी चुनाव के लिए एक विशेष बैठक।

घग्गा नगर कौंसिल के आगामी चुनाव को लेकर आम आदमी पार्टी के वरिष्ठ नेताओं ने बैठक ली। इस बैठक में तेजिंदर मेहता ने कहा कि उम्मीदवारों का चुनाव सर्वे सिस्टम के जरिए किया जाएगा. और उन सभी नए लोगों का हार्दिक स्वागत और निमंत्रण जो आम आदमी पार्टी में शामिल होना चाहते हैं। इस बैठक में विधायक कुलवंत सिंह बाजीगर, प्रदेश सचिव रणजोध सिंह हडाना , लोकसभा हलका प्रभारी इंद्रजीत संधू और पटियाला के अध्यक्ष तेजिंदर मेहता थे.

कुलवंत सिंह बाजीगर ने कहा कि 47 करोड़ रुपये के फंड से राज्य विकास चल रहा है। और जल्द ही आप घग्गा में और भी बदलाव देख सकते हैं।

रणजोध सिंह हडाना ने कहा कि घग्गा की प्रगति को दिखाना और सरकार की नीतियों को उपलब्धि के साथ आम लोगों के सामने रखना स्वयंसेवकों का कर्तव्य है।

इंद्रजीत सिंह संधू ने अनुरोध किया कि स्वयंसेवक पार्टी की मूल नींव पर काम करें और इस प्रगति में मिलकर काम करें।

इस बैठक की देखरेख प्रखंड अध्यक्ष मिट्ठू ने की. इसके लिए आम आदमी पार्टी के अध्यक्ष पटियाला तेजिंदर मेहता, मिट्ठू जी को हार्दिक बधाई एवं धन्यवाद।

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World COPD Day Celebrations in Patiala

World COPD day was celebrated by Department of Pulmonary Medicine at TB hospital Patiala. It was organised to spread awareness of this disease which is related to smoking and is the second leading cause of death world wide. It started with a walk from  Sheranwala gate to TB hospital where a smoking cessation clinic was inaugurated by Director Principal Dr Rajan Singla and Civil surgeon Patiala, Dr Raminder Kaur. It is the first clinic in Punjab dedicated to the cause of smoking cessation. Dr Balbir Singh honorable Cabinet minister Punjab sent his best wishes for this good cause. Dr Vishal Chopra apprised the audience about this problem and need for such kind of special clinics.


A painting competition to sensitise the young children about harms of smoking and spread awareness regarding quitting smoking was also held in three rural schools of Patiala. The winners were awarded prizes in this function.


Many NGOs like Lions club Patiala premier, janhit Samiti Patiala, and Indian Medical Association Patiala participated in this program. It was attended by Dr HS Rekhi, MS Rajindra hospital, Dr RPS Sibia, Vice principal Dr Bhagwant Singh, President IMA, Punjab, President Lions club Patiala, and President Jan hit Samiti.

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डिप्टी कमिश्नर ने श्री गुरु नानक देव सलम सोसायटी के सहयोग से सलम बच्चों के साथ मनाई ग्रीन दिवाली

स्लम एरिया में रहने वाले बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए हरसंभव मदद की जायेगी : उपायुक्त

पटियाला, 11 नवंबर:
आज उपायुक्त साक्षी साहनी ने झुग्गी-झोपड़ियों में रहने वाले बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए काम करने वाली संस्था श्री गुरु नानक देव सलम सोसाइटी के साथ तफजलपुरा में झुग्गी-झोपड़ी के बच्चों के साथ ग्रीन दिवाली मनाई।

जिला रेडक्रॉस सोसायटी के सहयोग से हरित दिवाली मनाने के इस समारोह के अवसर पर इन बच्चों से बातचीत के दौरान डी.सी. साक्षी साहनी ने कहा कि जिला प्रशासन स्लम एरिया में रहने वाले बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है. उन्होंने कहा कि मुख्यमंत्री भगवंत सिंह मान द्वारा बच्चों को समय का समकक्ष बनाने के लिए सरकारी स्कूलों में विश्व स्तरीय सुविधाएं प्रदान की जा रही हैं। उन्होंने बच्चों को अपने जीवन में लक्ष्य निर्धारित करने और उस लक्ष्य तक पहुंचने के लिए कड़ी मेहनत करने के लिए प्रेरित करते हुए कहा कि जिला प्रशासन द्वारा न केवल बच्चों बल्कि उनके माता-पिता को भी हरसंभव मदद की जाएगी। इस मौके पर उन्होंने श्री गुरु नानक देव सलाम सोसायटी से बीटेक और नर्सिंग की पढ़ाई कर रही छात्राओं को सम्मानित किया और उनके घर जाकर उनके माता-पिता को इस उपलब्धि के लिए बधाई दी।


इस अवसर पर, उपायुक्त साक्षी साहनी ने लोगों से प्रदूषण मुक्त हरित दिवाली मनाने का आग्रह किया, झुग्गी-झोपड़ी के बच्चों के साथ काफी समय बिताया और इन बच्चों के साथ बातचीत की और उन्हें दिवाली उपहार के रूप में स्कूल बैग, पेन, कॉपी और पेंसिल वितरित कीं। उज्ज्वल भविष्य की कामना की I

इस अवसर पर संस्था के अध्यक्ष भान सिंह जस्सी ने श्री गुरु नानक देव सलाम सोसायटी के बारे में जानकारी देते हुए बताया कि यह संस्था पंजाब के कई जिलों में स्लम एरिया में बच्चों को शिक्षा प्रदान कर रही है। उन्होंने कहा कि तफजलपुरा में 2009 से चल रहे स्कूल में पढ़कर बड़ी संख्या में बच्चे आगे बढ़े हैं और अब भी करीब 150 बच्चे यहां शिक्षा प्राप्त कर रहे हैं.
इस अवसर पर संस्था ने योगदान देने वाली शख्सियतों को विशेष सम्मान दिया, जिनमें मैडम बेबी शर्मा, मीनाक्षी, सोनियान, सुखविंदर सिंह, अवतार सिंह शेरगिल, गुरप्रीत सिंह, अमनिंदर सिंह, अमरीक सिंह, भूपिंदर सिंह, करमजीत सिंह, प्रीतपाल शामिल थे। सिंह सिद्धू , अर्जना महाजन और डॉ. सलाम बच्चों के कल्याण के लिए किए गए कार्यों के लिए कुलवंत कौर को विशेष रूप से सम्मानित किया गया।
फोटो कैप्शन- झुग्गी झोपड़ी के बच्चों के साथ ग्रीन दिवाली मनाते उपायुक्त साक्षी साहनी।

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