Day: April 27, 2024

By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

At RGNUL, the National Conference NATCON Youth on Environmental Degradation, Social Change, and Youth Empowerment was inaugurated.

Patiala, April 25:
The Department of Sociology at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, in collaboration with the Punjab Pollution Control Board, organised a two-day National Conference on Environmental Degradation, Social Change, Development, and ‘The Youth’—NATCON YOUTH (April 25th–26th, 2024). Mr. Kamal Kishor Yadav, Administrative Secretary of Higher Education and Languages, Department of Higher Education, Punjab Government, Chandigarh, inaugurated the conference today. Distinguished sociologists, Professor (Dr.) Maitrayee Chaudhari, President of the Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi, and Professor (Dr.) Rajesh Gill, Advocate and Former Professor from Panjab University’s Department of Sociology, Chandigarh, graced the event as Keynote Speaker and Guest of Honour, respectively.
The keynote speakers emphasised the importance of empowering youth through academic and administrative efforts by academic institutions and governmental bodies. During the inauguration, Dr. Jasleen Kewlani, the Convenor and Organising Secretary of NATCON Youth 2024, edited the book “The Youth and Holistic Health: Assessing Risks and Designing Mechanisms,” marking a significant moment. Professor (Dr.) Jai Shankar Singh, the Vice-Chancellor of RGNUL, Punjab, and Professor (Dr.) Anand Pawar, the Registrar, both distinguished figures in legal education, facilitated the release.
Additionally, during the inaugural session, university students Deepali, Devshree, Jashandeep Kaur, and Manya submitted a policy paper to Mr. Kamal Kishor Yadav titled “Institutionalising ‘Online Freelancing’ in the State of Punjab, With a Focus on Reducing Youth Suicide Rates and Accelerating Economic Growth.”
The Academic Business Sessions, conducted in hybrid mode over the two-day event, engage approximately two hundred participants from across the country in presenting papers. Notable panellists attending include Pulmonologist Professor (Dr.) Vishal Chopra; Professor (Dr.) Sanjay Tewari, Honorary Professor at the Russian Academy of Social and Fundamental Sciences, Moscow; Convenor of Research Centre 25 ‘Sociology of Sports,’ Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi; and Advocate Dr. Kalpesh Kumar L. Gupta, Founder of ProBono India Legal Startups, New Delhi.
Through discussions between the guests during the inaugural sessions and with RGNUL, Punjab’s authorities have paved the way for collaborative initiatives between the state education department and the host institution, focusing on welfare and educational programmes for the youth and children of Punjab.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

The technical education department’s principal secretary visited the new grain market and reviewed the wheat procurement arrangements.

The technical education department’s principal secretary visited the new grain market and reviewed the wheat procurement arrangements.

It’s important to ensure prompt wheat purchase, payment, and timely lifting. Vivek Pratap Singh

According to him, there is no issue with allowing farmers to visit markets due to the lack of facilities.

Patiala, April 27:
Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh, in-charge secretary of Patiala district and principal secretary, technical education, visited the new grain market in Patiala today and took stock of the procurement arrangements for wheat. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ahmed Pare and officials of all departments related to the procurement process were present with him.
Prior to this, he held a meeting with the district officials at the district administrative complex to review the ongoing procurement of wheat in the district’s mandis. During the meeting, Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh instructed the procurement agencies not to let the farmers face any kind of difficulty in the markets. He instructed the procurement agencies to ensure the timely purchase, payment, and lifting of wheat.
He stated that the markets should prioritize the farmers and their crops. He said that the farmers who have brought crops to the market should not have to sit in the market but should make sure to buy as soon as they come.
Mr. Vivek Pratap Singh, Principal Secretary Technical Education and Patiala District In-Charge Secretary, also interacted with the farmers at Nawi Anaj Mandi of Patiala and obtained information from them regarding procurement arrangements. On this occasion, the farmers present also expressed their satisfaction with the simultaneous purchase and payment.
On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner Shaukat Ahmed Pare said that the concerned departments are working with full capacity to ensure proper procurement of wheat. He announced the arrival of 8 lakh 24 thousand 898 metric tonnes in the Patiala district markets yesterday, and the purchase of 8 lakh 9 thousand 97 metric tonnes. He announced that farmers have received payments totaling 1702 crore rupees, and a daily lifting capacity of 40 thousand metric tonnes is in operation. He said that 92 percent of wheat has arrived in the markets since last year.
On this occasion, SDM Patiala Arvind Kumar, SDM Samana Richa Goyal, SDM Dudhansadhan Manjeet Kaur, DFSc Ravinder Kaur, ACFA Rakesh Garg, and officials from various procurement agencies were also present.

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An additional district magistrate issued an order regarding a political meeting or rally on private property.

In the exercise of her powers under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974),

Additional District Magistrate Madam Kanchan has directed the owner or manager of any private property to any political party, candidate, or public Returning Officer-13 Patiala.

Alternatively, the Assistant Returning Officer Patiala has issued directives prohibiting the holding of any political meeting or rally on his private property without prior approval.

The order states that the implementation of the electoral process is in preparation for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. To adhere to the Election Commission’s directives, the owner or manager of a private property hosting a political meeting or rally in Lok Sabha Constituency 13 Patiala, without the approval of the Returning Officer 13 Patiala or the Assistant Returning Officer Patiala, will not permit access to their personal property.

An owner or manager of a private property may make a conditional booking for holding a political meeting or rally, provided that he obtains the approval of the competent authority before the meeting or rally commences. These orders will remain in force from April 27, 2024, to June 6, 2024.

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