Punjab Govt schools to be named after martyrs/freedom fighters
Chandigarh: Punjab Government has decided to name the state government schools after the great martyrs and freedom fighters so that future generations get to know about their sacrifices for the country. School Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that the village panchayat and school management committee have been asked to pass a resolution for schools, which are to be named after martyrs or freedom fighters, and send the same to state headquarters within the next month through the school principal along with biographical notes about the martyrs or freedom fighters and the medals bestowed upon by the government regarding the martyrdom of the freedom fighters and martyrs.
Punjab to conduct special loan camps for disabled on Dec 3
Chandigarh: Punjab Government on Tuesday announced to soon consider the legitimate demands of the disabled in the State, including filling the vacant and backlog posts reserved for them, promoting disabled employees, related to disabled sportspersons, among others; and resolving them, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said on Tuesday. The Minister also said that the state Government will organize a bank loan camp in some districts, on the occasion of Disability Day on December 3, to enable the lives of the disabled section of the State.
Punjab launches portal for ‘Ashirwad scheme’
Chandigarh: Taking an initiative to provide online facilities to the people of the state, Punjab Government on Tuesday launched the Ashirwad scheme portal. With this, the eligible beneficiaries will be able to apply online to get financial assistance under the Asirwad scheme and the portal will ensure transparency and speed in the system, said Minister Dr Baljit Kaur, adding that more such initiatives will be launched in the near future.
An unidentified body stuffed in a suitcase found at Jalandhar Railway station
Jalandhar: The body of an unidentified man, in his 30s, was found stuffed inside a suitcase outside the railway station in Jalandhar on Tuesday morning. The police said that they received information about an abandoned red color suitcase lying outside the Jalandhar Railway station at around 7 am. The body has not been identified yet, the police said. While scanning the CCTV footage, the police found a man leaving the bag outside the station. Further investigation is being carried out.
Haryana CM extends greetings to journalists on Press Day
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Tuesday extended his greetings and best wishes to the media fraternity on the occasion of National Press Day. The Chief Minister said that the media, which is the fourth pillar of democracy; plays an important role in taking the works of the government and public welfare policies to the people. He said that today's era of information technology has made the work of the media easy, but still, a reporter should verify the facts before releasing the news, as information on social media is shared in a jiffy and eventually requires vigilance.
Within 48 hours, farmers received crop payments in their bank accounts: Chautala
Chandigarh: Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that for the first time in the history of Haryana, 98 percent of farmers have received their paddy purchase payment directly in their bank accounts through DBT within 48 hours. Not only this, 98.7 percent lifting of paddy procured from the mandis has also been done so far, he added.
Over 5L benefited from Aam Aadmi clinics within 4 months
Chandigarh: During the past four months, more than five lakh people have visited Aam the Aadmi clinics, state Health Minister Chetan Singh Jauramajra said on Tuesday. He said that the Aam Aadmi Clinics across the State have received an overwhelming response from the common people and the number of patients visiting the clinics daily has exceeded 8,000. So far, 5,35,487 people have undergone health treatment at these clinics. Among districts, SAD Nagar (Mohali) is leading with 80,406 patients treated till date, besides conducting 11,045 laboratory tests.
Punjab to spend Rs 5 cr for beautification of Amritsar city
Chandigarh: Punjab government has decided to spend Rs five crore for the beautification of Amritsar city, for which the Local Government Department has already started the tender process. The state Local Government Minister Inderbir Singh Nijjar on Tuesday said that the Government has decided to spend approximately Rs five crores on the beautification of the parks and schools of Amritsar city with the aim of providing basic facilities and a clean environment for the people of the state and providing a good environment for school children to study.