Hry Cabinet meeting on Feb 4
Chandigarh: Haryana Cabinet meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on February 4 in the Main committee room, Fourth Floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, a Government statement said on Monday.
Governor unfurls national flag at State-level ceremony in Faridabad
Chandigarh: On the occasion of the 76th Republic Day, a state-level ceremony was organized in Faridabad in which Governor Bandaru Dattatraya unfurled the national flag. He also inspected the march-past, and took the salute of the parade. On this occasion, the Governor paid tribute to the martyrs by offering floral tributes at the Shaheed Smarak at Town Park. Chief Secretary, Dr. Vivek Joshi and DGP Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur welcomed the Governor upon his arrival at the state-level ceremony.
HSNCB’s poetic call to action: Rise above, go beyond
Chandigarh: In its ongoing efforts to tackle the pressing issue of drug abuse and delinquency among adolescents, the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) has unveiled a powerful new tool—poetry. The bureau has released “Rise Above, Go Beyond,” a poem that serves as a poetic rendition of its innovative initiative Chakravyuh, an educational escape room at DAV Police Public School, Ambala. This poem, with its rhythmic and relatable language, encourages young minds to reject drugs and gangs, focus on mastering life skills, and channel their energy into personal growth and productivity.
World's largest jungle safari to be set up in 10,000 acres in Aravalli: Hry Minister
Chandigarh: Haryana Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Monday said that in the next six months, the foundation stone of a jungle safari in about 10,000 acres in the Aravalli region of Haryana will be laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Setting up a jungle safari in the NCR region is the Prime Minister's dream project. The Forest and Wildlife Minister was interacting with the press at the lion cub naming ceremony in Rohtak Zoo. Earlier, he toured the zoo riding an electric cart and observed the animals and birds kept in the zoo. He instructed the zoo officials to bring a white parrot which he had seen in the valley of Mauritius.
Surajkund Mela to be held from February 7 to 23: Tourism Minister
Chandigarh: Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma on Monday said the 38th International Surajkund Crafts Mela will be celebrated in Faridabad from February 7 to 23. This year, the fair will be celebrated as ‘Shilp Mahakumbh’ on the lines of the Mahakumbh, in which craftsmen from all over the world will showcase their creative work. Sharma said this while reviewing the preparations of the fair with the officials.
UT Administrator inspects Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Medical Diagnostic Center
Chandigarh: The Governor of Punjab and Administrator UT Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria on Monday visited the Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Medical Diagnostic Center at Indira Holiday Home, Sector 24. During his visit, the Governor closely observed the extensive range of affordable healthcare services provided by the center and interacted with the staff, doctors, and beneficiaries. Expressing his admiration for the remarkable efforts of the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Kataria remarked, “It is commendable to see such impactful healthcare services being provided in a compact space at such affordable rates. This initiative is a shining example of selfless service, and other organizations should take inspiration from this model.”
Hooda accuses BJP of breaking its promise with skill workers
Rohtak: Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Monday accused BJP of breaking its promise with skill workers. He said before the elections, BJP had announced to make 1.25 lakh temporary workers permanent, and has started removing them from posts. “BJP took votes in the elections by lying to the workers of Kaushal Rojgar Nigam and cheated them after the elections. As soon as it won the elections, BJP started removing them from the job,” Hooda said after a delegation of skill workers working in the irrigation department handed over a memorandum to Hooda, demanding to raise their issue in the assembly. Hooda assured to raise their demands on every platform including the assembly.
Chandigarh celebrates 76th Republic Day with full patriotic fervour
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Administration celebrated the 76th Republic Day with full patriotic fervor at Parade Ground, Sector-17, Chandigarh. Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma hoisted the National Flag which was followed by the inspection of the Guard of Honour. The March Past by various contingents of Police and NCC Cadets instilled the spirit of patriotism among those present at the venue. The Republic day parade also saw a colourful display of tableaux from different departments including Education department, Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee, Science and Technology, Department of Industries, Chandigarh Police, Traffic Police and Municipal Corporation, emphasizing on social messages and development. The cultural performances by students from different schools, colleges and GRIID of Chandigarh was another highlight of the celebrations.
Mayoral Election: Jolt to Cong as its Councillor Gurbax Rawat joins BJP
Manoj Kumar Chandigarh
The Congress party on Monday suffered a setback ahead of the Chandigarh Mayoral election as the party's Municipal Councillor Gurbax Rawat joined the BJP in the presence of Chandigarh BJP president Jatinder Pal Malhotra and senior party leader Sanjay Tandon in Chandigarh.
The Congress, which had seven councillors, is now left with six while the number of BJP councillors has increased to 16 and the AAP-Congress alliance’s tally has dropped to 20.
Talking to Reporters, Gurbaksh Rawat said that she had already decided to join the BJP, being influenced by the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the party's working style. She further said that during the past year under the tenure of the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) mayor, the development of the city had come to a halt, and apart from false promises, nothing had been delivered. She accused them of ruining the city, causing significant harm to Chandigarh.
Senior Chandigarh Congress leaders have termed the defection of Rawat to the BJP just 3 days before the Mayoral election as a betrayal of people, who elected her thrice on the strength of policies and programs of the Congress party. Dozens of Congress workers led by HS Lucky, president of Chandigarh Congress, along with Youth Congress workers burnt the effigy of the dfector Rawat in Sector 40 to protest against her betrayal of the party. Condemning the undemocratic attempts of the BJP to win the Mayoral elections at any cost, Lucky told Reporters that the saffron party has once tried to murder democracy in the city.
Prem Lata to take on BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla for Mayor
AAP named its Councillor Prem Lata as the party candidate for the post of Chandigarh mayor on Saturday, days before the January 30 mayoral polls. Lata will take on BJP's Harpreet Kaur Babla. Polls for posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor will also be held next week. The AAP has joined hands with the Congress for the mayoral polls. While the AAP has fielded its candidate for the post of mayor, the Congress has put up its candidates--Jasbir Singh Bunty and Taruna Mehta -- for the posts of senior deputy mayor and deputy mayor. The BJP has fielded Bimla Dubey for the post of senior deputy mayor and Lakhbir Singh Billu for deputy mayor. All the six candidates of the three parties filed their nominations here on Saturday.
AAP moves its councilors to Punjab hotels
Ahead of the vote, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) moved its councillors to a hotel in Punjab’s Ropar fearing attempts to influence them. Sources in AAP said, “Party Councillors have been moved to hotels in Ropar as the BJP is trying to approach each one of them and get them on its side. The leaders were also asked to surrender their mobile phones.” Sources further said that three AAP councillors have, however, refused to go to the hotel over differences within the party. These three councillors were unhappy over the candidature of AAP’s Prem Lata for mayor and were in talks with the BJP, they added.
Justice Jaishree Thakur, retired Punjab & Haryana HC judge appointed as Independent Observer
The Supreme Court on Monday appointed Justice Jaishree Thakur — a former Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court— as an independent observer to physically supervise the Chandigarh mayoral election on January 30. The election proceedings shall be conducted in the physical presence of the learned observer. The election proceedings will be duly videographed, a Bench led by Justice Surya Kant ordered. The Returning Officer has been directed to contact the independent observer and coordinate with the former Judge well before the scheduled date of election, said the Bench. The order came on a petition filed by Chandigarh Mayor Kuldeep Kumar seeking a direction to the UT Administration to hold the Chandigarh mayoral election by ‘show of hands’ instead of ‘secret ballot’ to ensure fairness in the process.
