Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday had a meeting with public representatives and eminent citizens of Karnal Lok Sabha constituency. During the meeting, he sought suggestions from the local representatives and eminent citizens. He said that people's representatives along with eminent citizens should publicize the schemes and services of the government among the masses, so as to ensure the maximum number of beneficiaries can take advantage of these schemes.
Punjab CM condemns beastly act of sexual assault on two women in Manipur
Expressing deep shock and anguish over the beastly act of sexual assault on two women in Manipur, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday urged the Prime Minister for exemplary punishment to the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
“It is unfortunate that the hapless women became victims of this heinous crime against humanity. This barbaric incident is a huge blot on the conscience of the nation and this incident needs to be condemned by one and all,” he said, adding that this is a dastardly and inhuman act due to which every countrymen is feeling ashamed today.
Batting for exemplary punishment for the culprits, the Chief Minister said that such offenders do not deserve leniency and they should be dealt with as per the law of land by meting out the severest of the severe punishment to them so that it could act as a deterrent for others too.
Mann said that the Centre and State Government should ensure that the accused are brought to book at the earliest so that the justice can be dispensed to the victim’s family, friends and their well-wishers.
Reiterating his stand to ensure modesty and dignity of women, he said that no stone should be left unturned for this noble cause.
The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister should immediately intervene into the matter and ensure exemplary punishment to the culprits. “The situation in Manipur is going out of control and the Prime Minister should also focus on it,” Mann said unequivocally, adding that such insane and inhumane acts have no place in any civilized society and the entire country should unanimously condemn it in one voice.
Hayer instructs to speed up the work of plugging in rivers
Chandigarh: Punjab Water Resources Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer on Thursday held a review meeting with the Department officials to take stock of the flood situation in several districts due to the excess water in the rivers of the State due to record-breaking rains in Punjab and hilly areas and directed to speed up the ongoing rescue and relief work. During the meeting, Principal Secretary Water Resources Krishan Kumar presented a report on the current situation and detailed the ongoing works. “The reason for the situation in many districts of Punjab is due to the heavy rains that fell on July 9 and 10,” said Hayer. The Minister said that in normal times in Ropar, there is a total average of 288 mm of rain in the month of July, but this time 377 mm of rain fell in just two days. Similarly, in the month of July, the total average rainfall in Mohali was 208.6 and this time 266 mm was received in two days. If we talk about the whole of Punjab, the state used to receive 161.4 mm of rain in the month of July and this time 83.4 mm of rain was received in two days. The rains in Himachal Pradesh are also the main reason behind the excess water in the rivers of Punjab. Himachal Pradesh receives an average of 255.9 mm of rainfall in the month of July, while 195.8 mm of rain fell in two days on July 9 and 10.
Punjab Edu Dept seeks details of damaged midday meal foodgrain
Chandigarh: Taking strong note of the reports regarding the damaged food grains and other grocery items used to prepare the mid-day meal in the state government schools due to recent floods, the Punjab Education Department has sought the details from all the schools regarding the same. At the same time, the Department has asked all the schools to destroy or dispose of the damaged food material in a proper manner. In addition, the teachers concerned have been asked to ensure that midday meal kitchens and water tanks are properly cleaned before serving food to the students in the flood-affected areas of the state.
Narayan Seva Sansthan’s Divyang Talent Show on July 23 in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Udaipur (Rajasthan) based nationwide NGO - Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), which has been committed for the past 38 years in the rehabilitation and upliftment of the disabled, will showcase a ‘Divya Heroes - Divyang Talent & Fashion Show’ of disabled artists followed by Danveer Sanmman Samaroh from 5 pm onwards on July 23 at Tagore Theater, Sector 18. Addressing a press conference here, Bhagwan Prasad Gaur, Public Relations Officer, said that NSS organizes such shows in India and abroad to serve as a platform for disabled talents. This is an attempt to convey a message to the society that we should have the ability to recognize our strengths and these disabled are no less than anyone. In this talent and fashion show, around forty ‘Divya Heroes’ will exhibit their talent and perform stunts like Mallakhamb, stunt on wheelchair and ramp walk along with dance performances on several patriotic songs. This is the first event being organized by NSS in Chandigarh.
