Punjab BJP hails announcement of Veer Bal Diwas
Chandigarh: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Sunday said Guru Gobind Singh ji's Parkash Divas has come as a great day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to observe Dec 26 as " veer bal diwas" in the honour of Guru Gobind ji's two sons who achieved martyrdom. Chugh said "veer bal diwas " would become inspiration for children of the nation and highlight how Guru ji's sons bravely fought the Mughals setting a heroic example in bravery and courage. Thanking the prime minister for the gesture, Chugh said it was a proud day for Punjab in recognition of the struggle and sacrifice that the Sikhs have made. He said earlier by opening the Kartarpur corridor the prime minister had demonstrated similar respect for the Sikhs.
Vij to hold meeting on law and order today
Chandigarh: Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij will hold a high-level meeting on Monday with senior officers of Police Department regarding law and order situation in the state. Vij said in the meeting to be held through video conferencing, SP, DSP and all other senior police officers above ASP would join. Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department and Director General of Police will also attend the meeting. Vij said that during the meeting, discussions will be held regarding law and order, disposal of pending cases as well as implementation of Corona protocol.
State working for development: Haryana Min
Chandigarh: Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh on Sunday said that the State Government is continuously working for the development and expansion of facilities in every area in a planned manner so that every eligible person gets access to schemes and benefits. The Power Minister visited Jodhpuria, Dariawala and Kharia villages of Sirsa district on Sunday and listened to the problems of the villagers. He directed the officers to resolve the issues related to electricity or development works promptly.
Himachal provides potable tapped water
Shimla: As many as 7.93 houses have been connected with tapped drinking water in last two years through Jal Shakti Vibhag, which is more than 7.63 lakh taps that have been installed in last 72 years, said a spokesman of Himachal Government. He said the Jal Shakti Vibhag has set up 14 district level and 42 sub division level water testing laboratories to ensure safe water supply, out of which 37 laboratories have been certified by National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration laboratories (NABL). A State level laboratory is also being set up, where water samples would be tested for physical, chemical and micro organisms on standards of National Bureau to ensure safe drinking water, he said.
Scrap move to privatise electricity: AIPEF
New Delhi: All India Power Engineers Federation has urged the Central Government to withdraw cabinet’s decision to privatise power distribution in Chandigarh as the matter is still sub-judice. AIPEF spokesperson VK Gupta said the legal challenge filed by the UT (Union Territory) employees is still sub judice, as the matter was first referred to the Supreme Court, which then directed it to the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The next date of hearing is January 20 and the High Court is yet to decide the case on its merit. It seems that the UT administration has not brought the full facts of the cast before the central government, he said.