Govt doing empty rhetoric & events to hide its failures and lies, alleges Hooda

Chandigarh: Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday alleged that the BJP first made the Governor tell lies in his address, and now while speaking on the Governor’s, the government itself is telling lies after lies. To hide one lie, the BJP government is having to tell lies one after the other, the former Chief Minister said. Hooda further alleged that BJP has failed on every front including providing employment, controlling inflation, curbing crime, preventing drug abuse, curbing corruption and bringing about development. “Now this government has only events and empty rhetoric left to hide its failures and divert attention from them,” he said. Hooda said that the BJP has not been able to give a proper answer to any question of the opposition MLAs till now during the assembly session. He said Congress MLAs exposed all the claims made in the speech with facts. “The opposition is not needed to show the mirror to this government. If BJP looks at its own manifestos of 2014, 2019 and 2024, it will realize how it has betrayed the public. Not only this, if BJP reads all the data of the Central Government from NSSO, SPI and NCRB, it will itself know where it stands,” he said. “If we talk about HSSC recruitments, the court has repeatedly reprimanded the government regarding the recruitment of Group-C and has ordered to revise the result. In the recruitment of Group-D, there are about one thousand employees who have not been paid salary for many months as the government has not been able to get their verification done till now, while they are continuously being made to work in the government office,” he added.

Haryana prepares for ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan’ launch on March 22

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi conducted a review meeting with Deputy Commissioners via video conferencing to discuss preparations for the national event, “Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain”, scheduled for March 22 at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Rastogi issued necessary instructions for the smooth conduct of the event, which was launched by Union Minister of Jal Shakti CR Patil and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The Chief Secretary directed Deputy Commissioners to encourage participation from progressive farmers, women, and individuals who have contributed significantly to water conservation. The event aims to promote water conservation and raise awareness about sustainable water management practices.

Hry Enforcement Bureau issues number for quick action on complaints received regarding illegal mining
Chandigarh: To effectively curb illegal mining activities in the State, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau has launched WhatsApp number- 9878380112. The general public can share information related to illegal mining on this WhatsApp number. This number will operate 24 hours. The Haryana State Enforcement Bureau is working in a planned manner to stop illegal mining in the state. As per the instructions of Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Saini, strict action is being taken against people involved in illegal mining in the state. For this, monitoring is being done by forming teams at different levels. In this series, a WhatsApp number has been launched by Haryana State Enforcement Bureau, Haryana, Panchkula, to tighten the noose on illegal mining. In this regard, an appeal is made to the public that if they find any illegal mining anywhere or see any tractor-trolley or any vehicle/vehicle involved in it, then give its information to Haryana State Enforcement Bureau on Whats App Number- 9878380112.

Regular screening & early diagnosis can help prevent kidney ailments: Dr Amit Sharma
Mohali: To raise awareness about kidney-related ailments, Fortis Hospital Mohali marked World Kidney Day by organising a special session with Sahaayak, a support group for dialysis patients. Dr. Amit Sharma, Senior Consultant, Nephrology, Fortis Hospital Mohali, also highlighted the importance of early detection in preventing kidney disease. He emphasized that increasing public awareness about risk factors, early symptoms, and timely medical intervention can help reduce chronic kidney diseases (CKD) prevalence.

INLD’s status as a State Recognized Party should be withdrawn by ECI: JJP
Chandigarh: The Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) has raised serious objections to the Election Commission of India’s continued recognition of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) as a state party, despite its failure to meet the prescribed electoral criteria. JJP Spokesperson Virender Sindhu asserted that INLD’s performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections fell short of the requirements stipulated by the Election Commission for retaining its status as a state-recognized party. However, even after the lapse of ten months, the Election Commission has not taken any action to withdraw this recognition. It can be termed as a blatant disregard for India’s democratic principles, he added.

World Kidney Day observed at PGI
Chandigarh: World Kidney Day is observed annually on the second Thursday of March to emphasize the importance of kidney health. This year’s theme, ‘Are Your Kidneys OK?’, focuses on creating awareness among the general public. Given the alarming rise in kidney disease cases, this theme is highly relevant. Experts predict that within the coming years, kidney disease will become the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, said a PGI official.