Follow Teachings of Saint Kabir: Solanki
Chandigarh: The Governor of Punjab, Haryana and Administrator of UT Chandigarh Prof Kaptan Singh Solanki on Sunday said that every citizen of the country should work for the welfare of society and serve humanity selflessly as taught and preached by Sant Kabir — a 15th century revolutionary saint, poet and social reformer. Solanki, in his message on the eve of Kabir Jayanti, said that he propagated oneness of the Supreme Being across all religions. He appealed one and all to celebrate Kabir Jayanti collectively, adding that we should utilize this opportunity to propagate his message to every nook and corner of the country.
Punjab CM, Dy CM felicitate Many on Kabir Jayanti
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal on Sunday extended warm greetings to the people of Punjab on the eve of ‘Kabir Jayanti’ and called upon them to follow teachings of great saint of ‘Bhakti Movement’ who preached the message of oneness of God, love, peace and universal brotherhood. Badal, in his message, maintained that Kabir’s ‘bani’, included in Guru Granth Sahib, would ever inspire the people to lead a happy life of purity, righteousness and contentment by following a path of divinity and morality thereby rising above the parochial barriers of caste, creed and religion. They also called upon the people to celebrate Kabir Jayanti with full harmony and devotion.
Kabir Jayanti: Himachal GUv, CM felicitate people
Shimla: Himachal Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh have felicitated the people of the state on the occasion of Kabir Jayanti. Devvrat in his felicitation message, called upon the people to follow the ideals, religious philosophy and moral principles taught by Saint Guru Kabir. Virbhadra Singh said that Saint Kabir was the apostle of God who through his teachings spread the message of humanity and love for fellow beings. He appealed to the people to follow the path of benevolence and mankind shown by the great saint and disseminate the message of love and fraternity.
Haryana to bring ordinance
Chandigarh: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said that the setting up of AYUSH University in the state would give a fillip to ancient Indian medical systems and provide facility of alternative medicines to the people. He said that the State Cabinet has approved a proposal to upgrade Shri Krishna Government Ayurvedic College, Kurukshetra to Shri Krishna AYUSH University. This university would be the first of its kind in the country and would have courses of all the systems of AYUSH. An ordinance would soon be introduced to make the university functional. Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in all AYUSH systems including Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy would be started in this University, said Vij.
litterateurs highlight Kabir’s contribution
Chandigarh: Many noted Hindi litterateurs highlighted the contribution of Sant Kabir to the society and world of literature at a seminar organized by Haryana Sahitya Akademi on the eve of Kabir Jayanti. Deputy chairman, Haryana Sahitya Akademi Radhe Shyam Sharma, said that Sant Kabir had contributed immensely to both literary and spiritual world. His words have been influencing literature since medieval times and everyone is familiar with his candour. His work was characterised by self-awareness, keen perception of culture and the element of love, which is why litterateurs today can still relate to him, he said.
Rs51 lakh cheque presented to Himachal CM
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was presented cheque of Rs 51 lakh each on behalf of Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Corporation (HPSIDC) and State General Industries Corporation (GIC) towards the Chief Minister Relief Fund by Industries and Information and Public Relations Minister Mukesh Agnihotri here. Virbhadra Singh said that the money so collected was being used to help the poor and needy at the time of distress. He also appreciated the work being done by both the Corporations. He lauded the HP SIDC for effectively executing various works under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) in rural and remote areas of the state.
‘Ensure all GVHs show stock situation by July 25’
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has directed all Deputy Directors of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department and State Intensive Cattle Development Project (ICDP) to ensure that all Polyclinics, Government Veterinary Hospitals (GVHs) and Government Veterinary Dispensaries (GVDs) in the State display the stock position of medicines available by July 25. Directions have been issued to the officers to ensure that stock medicines are displayed with their quantity on a reasonably-sized board in Hindi and English. The display board must be installed at the entrance of the institution in such a way that it is clearly visible and readable.
298 units collected at blood donation camp
Chandigarh: Property Consultants Association , Chandigarh organised their annual blood donation camp in wake of helping the Thalessemic Children. Organised in association with PGIMER, Thalessemic Children Welfare Association, Smile Foundation, the camp witnessed an overwhelming response from its PCA members at Zakir Hall, PGIMER. A total of 298 units were collected.