Day: December 4, 2023

By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

People- should take advantage of the lump sum payment scheme to pay outstanding house tax and property tax

People- should take advantage of the lump sum payment scheme to pay outstanding house tax and property tax without interest or penalty from Deputy Commissioners
A discount from the penalty and interest will be given on paying the balance until December 31, 2023. 
Evaluation of the performance of municipal councils and municipal panchayats 
Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni has invited the people who have property tax or house tax arrears in Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats of Patiala district to pay the arrears at one time by the Punjab government at the rate of 18 percent on the outstanding tax. They can avail of a lump sum settlement scheme for 100 percent waiver of interest and penalty at the rate of 20 percent. She is ADC here today to evaluate the performance of city councils and city panchayats in the district. Urban Development Navreet Kaur Sekhon and his group were meeting with the officers. 
The Deputy Commissioner said that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has given a huge financial facility to the urban taxpayers of Punjab State by issuing the Lump Sum Settlement Scheme. etc. can deposit the property tax or house tax due until December 31, 2023, without interest or penalty at the concerned Municipal Council office. 
Sakshi Sahni further informed us that from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, interest and a penalty of 50 percent will be charged on the payment of property tax or house tax. After this, full interest and penalties will be charged on the payment of the property tax or house. Therefore, all the residents of Rajpura, Patdar, Samana, Nabha, Patdar, Sanur, Ghagga, Ghanore, and Bhadson have been requested to submit their property tax or house tax within the stipulated time to get the maximum benefit of the scheme given by the government.  
Meanwhile, ADC Navreet Kaur said that to get more information about this scheme, one can contact the phone numbers given at the Nagar Kausals and Nagar Panchayats under Patiala. 97804-07781 for Rajpura, 96460-43147 for Samana, 98551-90514 for Nabha, 75089-10086 for Patdar, 82849-61470 for Sanur, 77400-31431 for Ghagga, and 88377-96063 for Ghanour and Bhadson. Contacted at 98885-18242 can go On this occasion, the Executive Engineer, Sewerage Board, Yugal Kishore, and other officers were also present. 
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Photo Caption: Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sahni taking stock of property tax collection and other performance at Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma3 min read

Health Minister Dr. Inauguration of School Health and Wellness Program by Balbir Singh and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains

The school health and wellness program by Balbir Singh declared a historic step to make students of government schools healthy.
A comprehensive health examination of 30 lakh students in government schools in the state will be conducted, according to Harjot Singh Bains.
Patiala, December 4:
Taking a historic step to maintain the health of students studying in government schools, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains launched the Ayushman Bharat School Health and Wellness Program today. Addressing the gathering at the auditorium of the Government Medical College here, Dr. Balbir Singh and Harjot Bains termed this program a new milestone to make the students of government schools in the state healthy.
Dr. Balbir Singh said that the present government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is the first such government after the independence of the country and has made health and education its first priority. He said that earlier this program was started at Moga and Ferozepur, where more than 850 health and fitness ambassadors are being trained and the health of students is being monitored. Emphasizing the importance of male health for future citizens and students, the Health Minister said, ‘The launch of the School Health and Wellness Program in Patiala marks a revolutionary change in how the state government perceives the welfare of society. Under this program, around 752 health and wellness ambassadors are being trained in Patiala district.
Dr. Balbir Singh said that India ranks 115th in the stunting and hunger index, which is why the Punjab government is leaving no stone unturned to reverse this trend by revolutionizing the health and education sectors. Dr. Balbir Singh also directed the health officials to conduct regular inspections of the food served in the schools to ensure quality food is provided to the students. Take help from food safety vans.
The Health Minister also informed that the Aam Aadmi Clinic model of Punjab has been awarded as the best health model among 85 countries in the recent health conference, and the government plans to double the number of yoga camps under ‘CM’s Yogashala’.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that a comprehensive health examination of 30 lakh students studying in government schools in the state will be conducted so that the health of the students can be strengthened and, at the same time, the strength of their shoulders will be tested through a sports battery test. Sports talent will also be identified. Harjot Singh Bains congratulated the health department for this initiative and assured full support from the education department for the implementation of this program. A mission is underway.
On this occasion, both ministers released 12 types of awareness posters about school health and wellness. Punjab Development Board member Arun Kundu, Director Family Welfare Dr. Hitinder Kaur, State Program Officer R.B.S.K. Cum Assistant Director Dr Jaskirandeep Kaur, IMA President Dr Bhagwant Singh, IAP President Dr. Ravi Bansal, Civil Surgeon Patiala Dr. Raminder Kaur, and District Immunization Officer Dr. Gurpreet Kaur also addressed. On this occasion, Colonel J.V. Singh, Balwinder Saini, Dr. R.P.S. Sibiya, Dr. H.S. Rekhi, District Education Officer Harinder Kaur, and other dignitaries were present.
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Photo Caption: Dr. Health Minister at Patiala, Balbir Singh, and Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains inaugurating the School Health and Wellness Program.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma1 min read

The Department of Health has started a diagnostic retina clinic for the treatment of eye diseases at Government Mata Kaushalya Hospital. 

The health department has started a state-of-the-art diagnostic retina clinic at Government Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Patiala. Medical Superintendent of Mata Kaushalya Hospital, Dr. Jagpalinder Singh, said that this clinic is specially designed for the treatment of diabetic patients and other people suffering from various eye diseases. 
Dr. Jagpalinder Singh said that Health Minister Dr. Under the able leadership of Balbir Singh, the hospital has been diligently equipped with essential facilities. The launch of the Jessis OCT machine, a retinal camera and indirect ophthalmoscopy, is a testament to the hospital’s commitment to advanced diagnostic capabilities. 
Expressing the vision of the hospital, the medical superintendent said that “their aim is to treat patients efficiently and refer patients promptly to higher centers for further treatment. He said that the medical staff of the hospital has ensured comprehensive care. While making, there is specialized training in the medical retina.” 
The clinic will operate three times a week, and screening and diagnostic services will also be provided to address the growing concerns related to retinal problems in diabetic patients and other eye diseases.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

It is commendable that Jan Hit Samiti conducted a half marathon under Drug Free Punjab and Rangla Punjab. Dr. Balbir Singh

It is commendable that Jan Hit Samiti conducted a half marathon under Drug Free Punjab and Rangla Punjab. Dr. Balbir Singh Said, the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Maan, launched a war against drugs.
The participation of more than a thousand youth in the half-marathon against drugs is encouraging. Baltej Pannu Patiala, December 3:
Jan Hit Samiti, a renowned social service organization in Patiala district, organized a half-marathon against drugs with the support of Patiala Police. Attending the occasion as the chief guest, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh said that the Jan Hit Samiti will make Punjab and Rangla drug-free. The half marathon organized in Punjab against drugs is a commendable initiative.
Encouraging the youth to stay away from drugs and take an interest in sports, the Health Minister said that the Punjab government has waged a war against drugs under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
While presiding over the program, Chief Minister’s Media Director Baltej Pannu said that it is a commendable initiative of the Jan Hith Samiti to organize a marathon with a large number of youth to mobilize the youth against drugs. He should come forward for social service work like Samiti. Padmashri Jagjit Singh Dardi was also present with him.
Chairman PRTC Ranjodh Singh Hadana and SP Muhammad Sarfaraj Alam inaugurated this half marathon under the leadership of Samiti President SK Gautam and General Secretary Vinod Sharma.
General Secretary Vinod Sharma said that more than a thousand Nojwanas participated in this half marathon in 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km races, and cash prizes were also given to the winners. On this occasion, Tejinder Mehta, Director Punjab State Industry, Colonel Jaivinder Singh, Jasbir Singh Gandhi, Pradeep Joseon, Manjit Singh Brar, Abdul Wahid, DSP Sanjeev Singla, Jaswinder Singh Tiwana, and Colonel Singh, Suman Batra, Dr. Sudhir Verma, and Member Dasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan Shahide Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh State Youth Award Winner Parminder Bhalwan President Youth Federation of India and Governor Awardee Jatwinder Grewal, State Awardee Rupinder Kaur, Jagtar Singh Jaggi Block President AAP, Kundan Gogia, Inspector Jaspreet Singh Kahlo, Survinder Singh Chhabra, Professor Ashok Verma, Prem Sharma Boxing Coach, Gurpreet Singh Gopi Coach, Lt. Jagdeep Singh Joshi, Lt. Amit Kumar, Satish Joshi, Rudra Pratap Singh, Paras Ram, Kunal Kapoor, Dev Dutt, Dr. Bhagwant, Dr. Gorwar, Rames Malhotra, Ram Kumar, Ravi, Upkar Singh were also present. Photo Caption: Dr. Balbir Singh, Baltej Pannu, SP Muhammad Sarfraz Alam, SK Gautam, Vinod Sharma, and others reached the half-marathon race organized by Jan Hit Samiti against drugs.

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