Punjab govt releases Rs 186 crore as compensation for crops damaged in floods

Chandigarh:  The Punjab government on Tuesday said it has released over Rs 186.12 crore as compensation for crops damaged in the state's flood-hit areas. Revenue, Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Bram Shanker Jimpa said the money has been released from the relief fund to deputy commissioners of 16 districts. Crops were damaged due to flooding in many areas of the state in July and August, the minister said in a statement.  A special 'girdawari (survey to assess losses)' was conducted in all the affected areas, he added. The state government is committed to provide compensation to the victims and it has no dearth of funds for the purpose, the minister said.  Providing a district-wise breakdown, he said Rs 59.50 crore was released to Patiala, Rs 26.52 crore to Tarn Taran, Rs 26.08 crore to Sangrur, Rs 22.44 crore to Ferozepur and Rs 12.92 crore to Mansa.  

Admn sets a goal of "TB-free Chandigarh" by 2024

Chandigarh: Setting a goal to make Chandigarh Tuberculosis (TB)-free by 2024, UT Chandigarh Advisor Dharam Pal on Tuesday entrusted upon all stakeholders the task of eliminating TB from Chandigarh, with a comprehensive approach encompassing sensitization, organizing camps, adherence to the treatment and stigma reduction. While chairing an important meeting of the State TB cell of the health department, the Advisor took this momentous step towards combating Tuberculosis (TB) in the UT. He said that the collaboration between all the stakeholders will spearhead a dedicated campaign in every sector of the UT. He said that under the TB-free Chandigarh campaign, all stakeholders will make people aware of the TB disease in their respective areas and assist the department in identifying the affected persons for ensuring their early treatment and reducing the stigma associated with the disease to encourage more people to seek a diagnosis.

Samvidhi 5.0–The Legal Conclave’ at DPS, Chd from Aug 25-26

Chandigarh: To promote the spirit of collaborative learning and healthy competition, Delhi Public School, Sector 40, Chandigarh will hold 'Samvidhi 5.0 -The Legal Conclave' from August 25-26 in the school premises. DPS Principal Reema Dewan said that under 'Samvidhi - The Legal Conclave' not just a Moot Court will be held but a myriad of activities that help in giving a platform to students to show their talent and hone their skills shall also be organised. Dewan said, "We sowed the seed of the Legal Conclave in 2019 and the seed blossomed and came into fruition. As a result, four editions of 'Samvidhi' have already been held and this year we will be organizing the 5th edition. Our pursuit of legal literacy always was and is a synthesis of human values and ethics. The conclave shall play an important role in creating awareness among participating students about 'legal issues' while giving them a chance to showcase their inherent talent in debating and a host of other activities.”

Legitimate demands of disabled will be considered sympathetically: Pb Minister

Chandigarh:  Punjab Minister for Social Security, Women, and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, held a meeting with representatives of the Disabled Association on Tuesday and said that in various departments, corporations and boards, filling up of vacant and backlog posts related to disabled people, promotion of disabled employees and  demands related to disabled sportspersons are being done. She said Punjab government was committed to make life easier for the disabled people in the state and assured the association's representatives during the meeting that their legitimate demands will be considered and resolved.

PUNJAB POLICE WORKSHOP TO PROTECT NGOs FROM BEING MISUSED FOR TERROR FUNDING

CHANDIGARH: To protect Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)/Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs) from being misused for terror funding or money laundering, Punjab Police in collaboration with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Central Board of Direct Taxation (CBDT) organised a 1-day workshop at Amity University in Mohali on Tuesday. FATF is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes policies to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. As many as 130 members from 100 NGOs from various districts of Punjab participated in this workshop. IGP Internal Security Nilabh Kishore, OSD FATF Cell Rimjhim Pandey, Income Tax Officer Abhineet and Jt Deputy Director, Union Ministry of Home Affairs Ashwine Rathore were amongst those who shared information with the participants to protect them from abuse by Terror Organizations. Nilabh Kishore said that the intent to organise this workshop was to sensitise NGOs about the various provisions of FATF and Income Tax related to charitable institutions to protect them from being misused for Terror Funding (TF).