No cultural programmes on Independence Day function in Himachal
Shimla: Due to the unprecedented damage to life and property after heavy rains, landslides, cloudbursts and floods in the state, the state government has decided that cultural programmes will not be organized during Independence Day celebrations in the state. This year's Independence Day function will be only ceremonial, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday. Sukhu said that heavy rains have wreaked havoc in the State and the Government is with the affected families in this hour of distress.
12 Hry cops to get Police Medals on I-Day
Chandigarh: On the eve of Independence Day, 12 Haryana police officers and personnel have been selected to receive President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS) and Police Medals for Meritorious Service (PMMS). A Haryana Police spokesperson informed that the medals were announced by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. While two officers have been selected to be decorated with the prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service and 10 other cops are to be awarded with the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
CM Khattar launches expanded version of Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Hry scheme portal
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday announced the expansion of the Ayushman Bharat-Chirayu Haryana scheme which aims to provide healthcare benefits to a larger section of the population in the state. “By extending the coverage to families with an annual income of Rs 1.80 lakh to Rs 3 lakh and allowing them to avail treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, the government is ensuring that more people can access quality healthcare services without facing the burden of high medical expenses,” said Khattar. The Chief Minister said that to avail the benefits, such families will have to pay an annual contribution of only Rs.1500.
MHA announces names of Punjab cops for PMG, PPMDS, PMMS awards
Chandigarh: Union Ministry of Home Affairs, on the eve of Independence Day, announced the names of the Punjab Police officers or officials to be awarded with the Police Medal of Gallantry (PMG), President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PPMDS), and Police Medal for Meritorious Service (PMMS). Two police officials, including Sub-Inspector Harjit Singh and senior constable Satnam Singh, have been awarded with Police Medal for Gallantry. ADGP Counter Intelligence, Amit Prasad will be conferred with the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service. AIG CID Zonal Amritsar Kuljeet Singh, Inspector Manmohan Singh, Inspector Ravinder Kumar, Inspector Vijay Kumar, Inspector Rajwant Singh, Inspector Kailash Chand, and Inspector Paramjit Singh are among 14 officers or officials, who have been selected for the Police Medal for Meritorious Service.