UP: Security intensified in Muzaffarnagar ahead of Kanwariyas arrival
Muzaffarnagar (UP): Along with the teams of local police, Rapid Action Force (RAF), the district administration has also deployed commandos of Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh police along the Kanwar route to avoid any untoward incident. ATS commandos have been posted at Shiv chowk in Muzaffarnagar where kanwariyas from Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
PSSSB 2023 Recruitment: Reopened Online Forms for Multiple Positions
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NEW DELHI: The central government's fact-checking body on Saturday refuted as misleading the claim made by West Bengal chief minster about her microphone being switched off during a meeting of the NITI Aayog in the national capital on Saturday. A PIB fact check said her allegations stating that only the clock showed that her speaking time was over. It is being claimed that the microphone of CM, West Bengal was switched off during the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog. This claim is Misleading. The clock only showed that her speaking time was over. Even the bell was not rung to mark it, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a post on X. It is being claimed that the microphone of CM, West Bengal was switched off during the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog #PIBFactCheck This claim is #Misleading The clock only showed that her speaking time was over. Even the bell was not rung to mark it pic.twitter.com/P4N3oSOhBk PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 27, 2024 Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told ANI that it is completely false of Mamata Banerjee to claim that her microphone was switched off and claimed that every chief minister at the meeting was allotted their due time to speak. CM Mamata Banerjee attended the Niti Aayog meeting. We all heard her. Every CM was given the allotted time and that was displayed on the screen which was present before every table...She said in the media that her mic was put off. That is completely false, Sitharaman told ANI. Every CM was given their due time to speak...It's unfortunate that the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee has claimed that her mic was switched off which is not true...She should speak the truth behind this rather than again build a narrative based on falsehood, the Union Finance Minister said. NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meet begins amid boycott by several Opposition CMs According to the government fact check body PIB, Mamata Banerjee's turn to speak would be only after lunch if one goes alphabetically but she was accomodated as the seventh speaker on an official request from the Chief Minister. Alphabetically, CM, West Bengal turn would have come after lunch. She was accommodated as the 7th speaker on an official request of the West Bengal government as she had to return early, PIB Fact Check explained in a subsequent tweet. Earlier today speaking to reporters, the West Bengal Chief Minister alleged political discrimination and said that at the NITI Aayog meeting she was not allowed to speak for more than five minutes while other chief ministers were given more time. ...I said you (central government) should not discriminate against state governments. I wanted to speak but my mic was muted. I was allowed to speak only for five minutes. People before me spoke for 10-20 minutes, Banerjee told reporters after she stormed out of the NITI Aayog meeting today. I was the only one from the opposition who was participating but still, I was not allowed to speak. This is insulting..., Banerjee said as she walked out mid way from the meeting. I have come out boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting. Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes to speak, Chief Ministers of Assam, Goa, Chhattisgarh spoke for 10-12 minutes. I was stopped after just 5 minutes. This is unfair, the Chief Minister said speaking to reporters after coming out of the meeting. Claiming that she had chosen to participate in the meeting to strengthen cooperative federalism Banerjee said, There are many regional aspirations. That is why I am here, to share those aspirations. If a state is strong, the Union will be strong. The Chief Minister said that several states, including West Bengal, were deprived in the Union Budget that was presented in Parliament this week, Asking the central government to treat states equally, Banerjee said, Bengal has been deprived of MNREGA funds for the last three years, nothing was paid. Treat all states equally. I said that today. I am speaking on behalf of all the states which have been deprived. Hitting out at the central government over the Budget, the Chief Minister said that the Centre does not support cooperative federalism. From the Opposition side, I am here to strengthen cooperative federalism. But you are not for cooperative federalism. The Budget is totally politically biased. Why discriminate against other states? Banerjee said. The Trinamool Congress supremo also asked the Centre to give financial powers to NITI Aayog or bring back the Planning Commission. NITI Aayog has no financial powers, how will it work? Give it financial powers, or bring back the Planning Commission, she said. Chief Ministers of opposition-led states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi and Punjab boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Wednesday, Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that their government will boycott the NITI Aayog in protest against the central government's alleged injustice to the state in the allocation of funds in the 2024 Union Budget. TN CM asks if stopping Mamata in her NITI Aayog address is 'cooperative federalism'
Protecting Married People Wanting To Live-In With Another Will...: High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that granting protection to married people who want to be in live-in relationships would amount to encouraging wrongdoers and promoting the practice of bigamy.
Mohali Villagers Seek Ministers Help to Curb Ongoing Drug Menace
A government initiative to address citizens' concerns brought the recurring issue of drug abuse in Punjab to the forefront once again. During a recent outreach program in Rani Majra village organized by Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Maan, local residents raised the problem of drug trafficking openly taking place in their community. Villagers complained about a [] The post Mohali Villagers Seek Ministers Help to Curb Ongoing Drug Menace appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab Governor reviews border security during district visits, stresses community role
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit yesterday emphasised the need for closer coordination between security agencies to strengthen security along the state's sensitive border areas. During a media interaction after concluding a three-day visit to border districts, the Governor said securing borders was of utmost importance given Punjab's location. Mr. Purohit inspected ongoing border infrastructure development and [] The post Punjab Governor reviews border security during district visits, stresses community role appeared first on Northlines .
Government moves two BSF battalions from Odisha to Jammu amidst rising terror attacks
NEW DELHI: The government has ordered the extraction of two BSF battalions, comprising more than 2,000 personnel, from Odisha to beef up security in the terror-hit Jammu region along the India-Pakistan border, official sources said on Saturday. The decision to immediately move the two units from the anti-Naxal operations grid to Jammu was taken in the wake of the recent spate of terror attacks in the region, sources told PTI. Officials in the security establishment said the two Border Security Force (BSF) units were meant to be deployed as the second line of defence behind the first tier of its units deployed along the international border in the Jammu area to check infiltration of terrorists from across the frontier, apart from attacks by these elements in the hinterland. The troops of these two units are expected to be based in Samba and near the Jammu-Punjab border, the sources said. Two recent meetings, one in Delhi and one in Jammu, of the top security brass necessitated bolstering BSF deployment in Jammu. There was a proposal to move these two BSF battalions from Odisha to Chattisgarh but these units are now being sent to Jammu, given the current situation said a senior officer, requesting anonymity. The BSF guards more than 2,289 kilometres of the international boundary that runs along Jammu, Punjab, Rajasthan and Gujarat in India's western flank. The Jammu region accounts for 485 kilometres of this border, interspersed with dense forests and mountainous terrain. About a dozen BSF battalions are deployed along the international border region in Jammu. Security in the Jammu area has come into focus following a series of terror attacks in Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Udhampur, Kathua and Doda districts this year that have led to the killings of 22 people, including 11 security personnel and a village defence guard member. Five terrorists were killed in two encounters in Kathua and Doda districts last month. Jawan killed, four others injured as Army foils attack by Pakistan's BAT in J&K's Kupwara One BSF battalion, the sources said, was being withdrawn from Malkangiri district and the other from Koraput district of Odisha on the directions of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The officials said deploying replacements for these two battalions was a decision that would be taken later. The deployment of BSF troops in the second line and depth areas along Jammu and other parts of the international border has been a long proposed plan after officers of the force and experts pointed out that such a backup would help check infiltration and terrorist activities in the hinterland. The Jammu area is vulnerable to cross-border tunnels and its dense forests and mountainous terrain make it an ideal ground for terrorists to launch attacks against civilians and security forces. The infrastructure for the second line deployment will have to be created over the next few months and years and, till that time, the new two units will man the Jammu international border, a senior officer in Jammu and Kashmir said.
Protecting married people wanting to be in live-in relationships will encourage wrongdoers
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has held that granting protection to married people who want to be in live-in relationships with their partners would amount to encouraging wrongdoers and promoting the practice of bigamy. A bench of Justice Sandeep Moudgil also observed that such couples, who run away from their parental homes, not Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CHANDIGARH: Punjab is the highest consumer of fertilizers, comprising nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphate and potash in the country as the average consumption of around 223 kg per hectare is significantly higher than the national average of 90 kg per hectare. While the total consumption of chemical pesticides in Punjab has reached 5,270 MT, making the state the third highest consumer of chemical pesticides in the country, following Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Only 7,000 hectares is under organic farming. All these facts came to light as Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Chouhan replied to a question asked by Member of Parliament Satnam Singh Sandhu in Rajya Sabha. The 15 districts of Punjab have kg per hectare consumption over state average of 254.39 during the year 2022-23. According to the State Government the per hectare consumption of fertilizers is towards higher side due to very high cropping intensity and primarily Rice and Wheat being grown which are high demanding fertilizer crops, read the reply. The states average consumption of around 223 kg per hectare is significantly higher than the national average of 90 kg per hectare. It further added, As per the information received from Government of Punjab, out of the total gross cropped area of 78.71 lakh hectares, about 7,000 hectares are now under certified organic farming. The production of organic fertilizers has increased to 7407.066 MT during 2022-23 from 473.444 MT during 2021-22, indicating increase in production and use of organic fertilizers in Punjab. Punjab Government has informed that to promote balanced fertilizer use, awareness camps have been organized at village, block, and district levels. Farmers are being educated on proper fertilizer application, including the benefits of green manuring and gypsum application when necessary, the reply read. It further stated, The Government of India is implementing a scheme titled Galvanizing Organic Bio- Resources-Dhan (GOBARdhan), launched in 2018 to convert organic and biodegradable waste including cattle dung, crop residue, market waste etc. into bio-gas and Fermented Organic Manure (FOM). Financial assistance of upto Rs. 50 lakh per Districts is available for the entire programme period. In another response, Shivraj Chouhan informed the Rajya Sabha that the total consumption of chemical pesticides in Punjab reached 5,270 MT in 2023-24 that is 66 kg per hectare, up from 5,130 MT in 2022-23. This makes Punjab the third highest consumer of chemical pesticides in the country, following Uttar Pradesh 11,828 MT and Maharashtra 8,718 MT, which have significantly larger cultivated areas of 2.41 crore hectares and 2.05 crore hectares, respectively. The pesticide consumption of Punjab accounts for 9.52 per cent of the national total. In 2022-23, the urea requirement increased to 29.25 lakh MT from 28.30 lakh MT in 2020-21 and NPK demand surged to 1.70 lakh MT from 0.76 lakh MT during the same period. While the demand for DAP (Diammonium Phosphate) declined to 7.25 lakh MT from 8.25 lakh MT. On the other hand the state is at the 11th position in the country as far as adopting bio-pesticides as it only consumes 193 MT per annum.
Govt moves over 2,000 BSF personnel from Odisha to terror-hit Jammu
The government has ordered the extraction of two BSF battalions, comprising more than 2,000 personnel, from Odisha to beef up security in the terror-hit Jammu region along the India-Pakistan border, official sources said on Saturday. The decision to immediately move the two units from the anti-Naxal operations grid to Jammu was taken in the wake of the recent spate of terror attacks in the region, the sources told PTI. Officials in the security establishment said the two Border Security Force (BSF) units were meant to be deployed as the second line of defence behind the first tier of its units deployed along the international border in the Jammu area to check infiltration of terrorists from across the frontier, apart from attacks by these elements in the hinterland. The troops of these two units are expected to be based in Samba and near the Jammu-Punjab border, the sources said. Two recent meetings, one in Delhi and one in Jammu, of the top security brass necessitated bolster
'Mic turned off, stopped from speaking': Bengal CM Mamata walks out of NITI Aayog meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday walked out of the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog the government's public policy think tankalleging that she had been stopped from speaking during the event. The Trinamool Congress supremo chose to attend the meeting even after chief ministers from several Opposition-governed states chose to boycott the meeting to protest the 202425 Union Budget, calling it 'discriminatory' towards non-NDA-ruled state governments. Speaking to media persons after leaving the venue, Mamata alleged that her microphone had been switched off while she was speaking. She also slammed the Union Budget for 202425, calling it iassed. I have come out boycotting the meeting. (Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister) Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes to speak. The chief ministers of Assam, Goa, Chhattisgarh spoke for 1012 minutes. I was stopped from speaking after just five minutes. This is unfair. From the opposition side, I was the only one here. I attended the meeting because cooperative federalism should be strengthened, but still, I was not allowed to speak, the West Bengal CM said. #WATCH | Delhi: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, ...I was speaking, my mic was stopped. I said why did you stop me, why are you discriminating. I am attending the meeting you should be happy instead of that you are giving more scope to your party your government. Only I am pic.twitter.com/53U8vuPDpZ ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2024 Mamata also termed the move to stop her from speaking an insult to Bengal as well as all regional parties. When I was speaking, my mic was stopped. I asked, Why did you stop me? Why are you discriminating? I am attending the meeting. You should be happy. Instead, you are giving more scope to your party and your government. Only I am there from the opposition, and you are stopping me from speaking...This is not only the insult to Bengal but also to all regional parties, she added. NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meet begins amid boycott by several Opposition CMs The NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began here on Saturday. The meeting focuses on making India a developed nation by 2047. Notably, chief ministers of Congress-ruled states, along with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab and Delhi governments, are boycotting the meeting. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, an alliance partner in the NDA-governed Union government, also skipped the meeting. In his place, the state was represented at the meeting by deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. The cause for Kumar's absence from the crucial meeting could not be known immediately. Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee
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Six Punjabi youths arrested in Canada for extortion targeting businessmen
CHANDIGARH: Six Punjabi youths including a girl have been arrested by the Edmonton Police in Canada in the extortion series known as Project Gaslight. It is a probe into incidents targeting business owners in Edmonton. Canada-wide warrants have been issued to the seventh alleged suspect, also a Punjabi, who is the mastermind. In an official statement, Edmonton Police stated that the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) detectives have arrested six suspects and issued Canada-wide warrants for a seventh in the extortion series known as Project Gaslight. The police are now investigating 40 incidents related to the extortion series, with the latest occurring early this morning, Friday, July 26 involving an arson at an apartment building in the Cavanagh neighborhood. On Thursday, July 25 EPS and RCMP officers executed search warrants at six locations in southeast Edmonton relating to Project Gaslight. The police also arrested and charged five males and one female believed to be involved in the extortion scheme that was targeting South Asian business owners in the Edmonton area. The arrested persons included one female, Jashandeep Kaur (19) and five males Gurkaran Singh (19) Manav Heer (19) Parminder Singh (21) Divnoor Asht (19) and a 17-year-old are all facing a host of serious criminal charges. Canada-wide warrants have also been issued for Maninder Singh Dhaliwal (34), who is believed to be the leader of the criminal organization responsible for the extortions. Jointly and individually, the seven accused are facing a total of 54 charges, including extortion, arson, intentionally discharging a firearm, break and enter, assault with a weapon, as well as a number of charges linked to committing an offence for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization, it stated. The whereabouts of Maninder Singh Dhaliwal are unknown, but police are working with federal counterparts to locate him. Investigators believe he may have altered his appearance. From the standpoint of sheer volume of information our investigators reviewed, this was likely one of the largest investigations in the history of the EPS, resulting in substantial charges for all accused, says Acting Inspector David Paton, with the EPS Organized Crime Branch. We believe that the individuals identified today represent the core members of this criminal network; however, we know Dhaliwal is actively recruiting other young people and we want parents, specifically from the South Asian community, to be aware and to have conversations with their young adults about the extortions and arsons that have been taking place. The RCMP National Coordination and Support Team (NCST) has been monitoring the significant progress made by the Edmonton Police Service and the efforts underway by the other BC, Alberta, and Ontario law enforcement colleagues working to address similar types of extortion and violence investigations in Canada, says Superintendent Adam MacIntosh, NCS Team Leader. We continue to share information and intelligence and leverage additional resources and supports as we collectively work to identify, arrest and deter those individuals and criminal organizations targeting our communities. The EPS has laid charges in 26 of the 40 reported incidents related to this extortion series. Police say the individuals identified represent the core members of the criminal network.
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PM to chair 9th NITI Aayog meet today amid boycott by Opposition states
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th NITI Aayog's Governing Council meeting on Saturday, with a focus on making India a developed nation by 2047. The meeting is set to take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, an official release from the government think tank said. Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister and DMK leader MK Stalin along with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab and Delhi governments have said they will also boycott the meeting. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is set to attend the meeting, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. This year's theme of NITI Aayog's meeting is 'Viksit Bharat@2047', with a central focus on making India a developed nation. The Governing Council Meeting will discuss the approach paper for the vision document on Viksit Bharat @2047. The meeting aims to foster participative governance and collaboration between the central and state governments, enhancing the quality of life for both rural and urban populations by strengthening the delivery mechanisms of government interventions. The meeting will also see detailed deliberations on the role of states in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. India is on track to become the world's third-largest economy, with GDP crossing USD 5 trillion and aspirations to reach a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047. Achieving the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047 will require a collaborative approach between the central and state governments. The 9th Governing Council Meeting aims to create a roadmap for this vision. The governing council of NITI Aayog will also discuss the recommendations put forth in the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries, which was held from December 2729, 2023. Special sessions were also held to deliberate on cyber security, the aspirational districts and blocks programme, the role of states, and AI in governance, which were also discussed during the 3rd National Conference of Chief Secretaries. The prime minister, who serves as the chairperson of the NITI Aayog, will be joined by chief ministers and lieutenant governors of states and union territories, union ministers as ex-officio members and special invitees, and the vice chairman and members of the NITI Aayog. Mamata, Soren to attend NITI Aayog council meeting today Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee
'Why Mann needs to be afraid of me', asks Punjab Governor amid spat with Punjab CM
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday said he will not refrain from visiting the states border districts, even if Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann feels bad. The governor, who has been at loggerheads with the CM over various issues, also asked Mann not to be afraid of him and stressed that there was no reason for the CM to be upset. Mann had hit out at Purohit, saying he should refrain from creating an atmosphere of conflict. He said the Governor holds a constitutional post and should fulfil his responsibility and we will fulfil ours. Speaking about his tours to the border districts of Pathankot, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka and Tarn Taran, Purohit spoke told reporters, I am not a political person. I meet every one and try to help out people. I have my achievements but I do not tell them. Why is CM scared of me? He further said, I am the chancellor of the universities in Punjab; my nature is different, I go by the merit. The CM did not like it. The situation at present is that 10 universities in the state are without regular vice chancellors. As per UGC guidelines, to appoint a vice chancellor, a search committee has to be constituted I have already appointed 27 VCs in the same method in Tamil Nadu when I was governor there. Stalin is friend of chief minister, he can ask him. Recently, President Droupadi Murmu returned the Punjab Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2023, seeking the removal of the Governor as the Chancellor of the state-run universities and making the CM as the chancellor. The President, after due diligence, sent it back, rejecting the bill as the present system should continue, Purohit said. While replying to CM Manns remarks that the governor is selected and not elected, Purohit said, Who says we are not elected? All governors are elected by the President.
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The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and governors of Kerala and West Bengal following delays in clearing bills passed by state legislatures. The court asked for replies within three weeks. Kerala and West Bengal accuse their governors of unconstitutional behavior. Additionally, Tamil Nadu and Punjab have also approached the court over financial disputes with the Centre.
Should I Send Them To Lahore?: Bhagwant Mann On Protesting Farmers
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Punjab Governor Purohit Says He Will Visit Border Districts Even If CM 'Feels Bad'
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NTA declares final results of NEET-UG; 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results
NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the re-revised results for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-UG 2024, following a directive from the Supreme Court of India. The NEET (UG) 2024 toppers' data reveals a competitive and diverse group of high achievers from across India. The top scorers achieved a perfect 720 marks with a percentile of 99.9992714, representing both male and female candidates from regions such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Punjab, West Bengal, and Kerala. This year, the All-India Rank 1 was originally shared by 67 students. Among them, six students were awarded extra marks for time lost due to invigilator errors, while 44 students received grace marks for an incorrect physics question. With the Supreme Courts decision to accept only one accurate answer for each question, the 44 students who previously scored 715 out of 720 were ranked after those who scored 720 and the 70 students who received 716 marks out of 720. 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results. #NEETUG final results out 17 candidates share top rank, down from 61 in revised results List of 100 toppers : @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/0RgqDHHqG5 Kavita Bajeli-Datt (@KavitaDatt) July 26, 2024 The NEET (UG) 2024 examination, initially conducted on May 5, 2024, spanned 4750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations. This massive logistical operation aimed to ensure a smooth and fair assessment process for every candidate. However, a re-examination on June 23, 2024, was necessitated for 1563 candidates who faced time constraints during the original test date. As the results pave the way for the next phase, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) will spearhead the counseling for 15% All India Quota seats, along with seats in Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and other specific institutions. Candidates are advised to stay informed through the official MCC website for detailed counseling schedules and procedures. For state quota and other specific seats, candidates will need to apply through their respective state counseling authorities. SC refuses to cancel NEET-UG, sees no 'systemic breach' to exam's sanctity The tie-breaking mechanism, a critical component in a highly competitive exam like NEET, is methodically structured. It prioritizes higher marks in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and the number of correct answers, followed by the candidates application number in ascending order. Among the top 20 female toppers, Prachita from Rajasthan and Palansha Agarwal from Maharashtra stand out with their perfect scores. These female toppers hail from different states, including Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, and West Bengal, highlighting the geographic diversity and academic excellence of female candidates. On the male side, Mridul Manya Anand from Delhi and Ayush Naugraiya from Uttar Pradesh are notable for their perfect scores. The male toppers come from a variety of states, such as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Kerala, showcasing the widespread distribution of top talent. In the category-wise analysis, the Unreserved (UR) category features candidates like Ayush Naugraiya and Prachita, who achieved the highest percentile of 99.9992714. This category includes top candidates from a broad range of states, underscoring the competitive nature of the exam across the country. The OBC-NCL category sees high achievers like Mridul Manya Anand from Delhi and Mazin Mansoor from Bihar, both scoring a perfect 720 marks. These top candidates represent states like Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, indicating strong performances from diverse backgrounds. In the EWS category, Ayush Naugraiya from Uttar Pradesh and Devesh Joshi from Rajasthan lead the pack. This categorys top candidates come from Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh, reflecting the inclusivity of the NEET (UG) exam. The SC category is led by Rajaneesh P from Tamil Nadu, who achieved a perfect score. Other top SC candidates come from Tripura, Gujarat, Odisha, Karnataka, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, showing a broad representation from across India. The ST category features Guguloth Venkata Nripesh from Telangana and Akshat Katara from Rajasthan as prominent toppers. This category includes candidates from Telangana, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, highlighting the diverse origins of top performers. State-wise, Delhi boasts top scorers like Mridul Manya Anand and Divyansh, who achieved perfect scores. Rajasthan shines with multiple top candidates, including Prachita, Saurav, Devesh Joshi, and Iram Quazi. Maharashtras high achievers include Palansha Agarwal, Mane Neha Kuldeep, and Shubhan Sengupta, while Uttar Pradesh features leading candidates such as Ayush Naugraiya and Aryan Yadav. Other states like Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat also have multiple candidates in the top ranks, reflecting the widespread talent and preparation levels across India. The NEET (UG) 2024 toppers' data showcases a highly competitive environment with top performers emerging from various regions and categories. The diversity in the top ranks highlights the inclusivity of the examination process, ensuring opportunities for candidates from different backgrounds and states. 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Punjab & Sind Bank Q1FY25 results: Net profit rises 19% to Rs 182 cr
State-owned Punjab & Sind Bank on Friday reported a 19 per cent rise in net profit to Rs 182 crore in the June 2024 quarter, helped by a decline in bad loans. The Delhi-based lender had earned a net profit of Rs 153 crore in the year-ago period. During the quarter, the bank's total income increased to Rs 2,846 crore against Rs 2,494 crore a year ago, Punjab & Sind Bank said in a regulatory filing. Interest income grew to Rs 2,652 crore during the period under review from Rs 2,316 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. The bank's asset quality improved with Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) declining to 4.72 per cent of gross advances as of June 30, 2024, against 6.80 per cent by the end of the April-June quarter in FY23. Net NPAs also declined to 1.59 per cent of the advances from 1.95 per cent at June-end FY24. Provisions for bad loans rose to Rs 103 crore against Rs 23 crore earmarked a year ago. The bank's Capital Adequacy Ratio also improved to 17.30 per cent ...
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Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee
NEW DELHI: In Delhi to attend a NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday said the public policy think tank brought by the Modi government should be scrapped and the Planning Commission should be brought back. Banerjee, who is set to attend the NITI Aayog meeting even as most INDIA bloc chief ministers have decided to give it a miss, said she felt their voices should be raised on a common platform. They (BJP) have formed the government but they don't have people's mandate. This is the first time after the BJP came in, since 2014, they have not formed the government as a single party. She said that because of their compulsions, the BJP-ruled NDA has brought a politically very biased budget which deprives all opposition states. I thought it is my duty to raise this voice at least on a common platform though I know the NITI Aayog has no financial powers, she said. Since the NITI Aayog has been planned, I have not seen a single work being done because they don't have any power. Earlier, there was a Planning Commission. As a chief minister...at that time I saw there was a system, she said. She said state governments had power to discuss their issues under the Planning Commission and it was very good at taking care of states in different areas. But now there is no hope, no scope. Banerjee said the NITI Aayog should be scrapped. I will raise my voice that stop this NITI Aayog. They do not have any financial implication. They cannot do anything, only hold meeting once a year to show their face. Please bring back the Planning Commission again, Banerjee said. It was a plan of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, and since Independence, the Planning Commission has worked a lot for the country, she said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the NITI Aayog's ninth Governing Council meeting on July 27 which will focus on making India a developed nation by 2047. Several INDIA bloc CMs have announced they will skip the meet as a mark of protest against the Union budget which, they alleged, was anti-federal in spirit and extremely discriminatory towards their states. The list includes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of the DMK, Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party and all three Congress chief ministers - Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telegana's Revanth Reddy.
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Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meet to protest budget 'bias, conspiracy to divide states'
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed on Friday that she would participate in the central think-tank NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on July 27 in Delhi. Banerjee's statement came amid speculations of uncertainty on whether she, too, would skip the meet like most other CMs of the INDIA bloc. Talking to reporters at the Kolkata airport before leaving for Delhi, Banerjee said she would join the meeting and use the opportunity to register her protest against a discriminatory budget and the conspiracy to divide Bengal and other opposition-ruled states. The chief minister said she was asked to send her written speech seven days ahead of the meeting which she has done and it was before the Union Budget was tabled. I will stay at the meeting for a while. If I get an opportunity to deliver my speech at the meeting and record my protest against the discrimination and political bias against the opposition-ruled states in the budget besides the conspiracy that is being hatched to divide Bengal and its neighbouring states, I will do so. Else, I will walk out of the meeting, the chief minister said. Banerjee, accompanied by her nephew and TMC MP-cum-national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, left for Delhi on Friday afternoon after postponing her trip to the national capital by a day. The postponement had stirred speculations on whether Banerjee, who had earlier expressed her intention to attend the NITI Aayog meeting, would join the bandwagon of opposition party chief ministers. Several INDIA bloc CMs had announced their decision to skip the meet as a mark of protest against the Union budget which, they alleged, was anti-federal in spirit and extremely discriminatory towards their states. The list includes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of the DMK, Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party and all three Congress chief ministers, Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telegana's Revanth Reddy. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of the JMM is, however, likely to join the meeting despite earlier reports that he, too, had chosen to give it a miss. All opposition-ruled states, including Bengal, have been totally deprived in this Budget. The Centre has taken a step-motherly attitude towards these states. I cannot accept such discrimination and political bias against us, Banerjee said. Referring to BJP Bengal president and junior union minister Sukanta Majumdar's proposal to integrate north Bengal with the North Eastern states but without directly naming him, Banerjee said she strongly condemned such statements coming at a time when the Parliament is in session. There's a conspiracy to divide Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam. While the minister is making his own statements, the demand to divide the states is now coming from various other quarters of the BJP.Dividing Bengal means dividing India, she said. Calling the conspiracy a geographical and political blockade besides the economic blockade which the Centre has already imposed on Bengal, Banerjee said she would stick to her earlier position of attending the NITI Aayog meeting but only have her voice of protest on record. Hemant (Soren) and I will be present at the meeting. We will speak on behalf of the others (who won't be present), she said.
Punjab MP questions cancer care costs as disease burden surges
As cancer prevalence continues rising in Punjab, local MP Raja Warring recently questioned the government's approach to cancer treatment. During a parliamentary session, he argued that instead of just lowering medicine prices, making all cancer care completely free could better support patients dealing with this costly disease. Citing Punjab's climbing cancer figures and the economic [] The post Punjab MP questions cancer care costs as disease burden surges appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab cracks down on Rs 760 crore gold tax evasion racket
In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Punjab government has uncovered attempts to hide sales of gold valued at Rs 760 crore without paying applicable duties in Amritsar and Ludhiana districts. Addressing reporters yesterday, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema revealed that investigations found gold worth Rs 336 crore was illegally sold using forged invoices in [] The post Punjab cracks down on Rs 760 crore gold tax evasion racket appeared first on Northlines .
During the 1971 and 1999 wars, the 'Plateau Nath Baba Mandir,' located near Kargil, reportedly protected troops from bomb explosions with divine blessings. Soldiers believe the temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and maintained by the Punjab Regiment, shielded them from harm. This belief roots back to the legend of a Baba who miraculously disposed of unexploded shells.
In Kathua, Punjab Resident Killed In Drug Deaddiction Centre
SRINAGAR: A 26-year-old youth, identified as Sonu, son of Kulwant Singh from Punjab, was allegedly beaten to death at an illegal drugs de-addiction centre run by a Punjab-based person. Excelsior reported that the deceaseds sister said that her brother was admitted to New Hope Life Care Centre at Hatli Morh, Kathua, operated by Jatinder Kumar [] The post In Kathua, Punjab Resident Killed In Drug Deaddiction Centre appeared first on Kashmir Life .
Niti Aayog meeting faces boycott from opposition leaders over budget woes
Chief ministers from Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab, Jharkhand, and Kerala will be skipping the Niti Aayog meeting
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Wasim Jaffer lined up to take charge as Punjab Kings head coach in IPL 2024
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Congress has distanced itself from the former Punjab chief ministers latest remarks which have only given more political fodder to the BJP ahead of the upcoming three state elections
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Lok Sabha Budget Debate Erupts in Chaos: Treasury and Opposition Clash Over Budget Criticisms
NEW DELHI: A war of words broke out between the Treasury and the Opposition Benches as the debate on the Union Budget resumed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. While the Opposition flayed the Budget for being partisan, the Treasury Benches asserted that it will spur employment and help India in its march for all-round development, resulting in disruptions in the Lower House. During the discussion on the Budget, the Lok Sabha witnessed a major fracas between Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi and BJPs Ravneet Singh Bittu. Amid the heated debate between the Treasury and the Opposition Benches, BJP member Sandhya Ray, who was in the chair, adjourned the proceedings of the House for the first time around 1.30 pm for about 30 minutes. When the House reassembled at 2 pm, there was more drama as TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee tried to sit next to defence minister Rajanth Singh. The defence minister virtually stopped the TMC MP from doing so. The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice on Thursday. In a debate on the Union Budget, Mr Channi referred to the assassination of Mr Bittu's grandfather, former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh. Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, Mr Bittu quit the Congress to join the BJP. Mr Bittu, who is serving as the minister of state in the Modi Cabinet, countered by making certain personal remarks against Mr Channi and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, triggering an uproar. Amid the angry exchange of words, Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring tried to enter the Well of the House but was stopped by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi. From the Treasury Benches, Mr Bittu also tried to enter the Well. Amid the ruckus, Ms Ray, who was in the chair, adjourned the proceedings for 30 minutes till 2 pm. When the House reconvened, Mr Singh urged Speaker Om Birla to remove any unparliamentary references and continue with the debate. Mr Birla also directed the Treasury and the Opposition members to maintain the dignity of the House, adding that ministers especially should not break the rules. Mr Channi then proceeded to conclude his speech. He mentioned the meeting of Nr Gandhi with some farmer leaders on Wednesday, adding that they had also sought time to meet the Prime Minister. He also accused the government of not keeping its promises to the farmers. Commerce minister Piyush Goyal intervened and accused Mr Channi of misleading the House, saying he should authenticate his allegations. Mr Channi accused the members of the ruling party of obstructing his speech and alleged that the government was overlooking farmers. He stressed that the farmers had several demands, including one for a loan waiver. As he alleged that National Security Act (NSA) provisions were invoked against protesting farmers, parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said Mr Channi should authenticate the allegations and accused him of misleading the House. Mr Rijiju also urged the chair to move a privilege motion against Mr Channi. The war of words between the ruling and the Opposition Benches went on even after the former Punjab chief minister concluded his speech. As NCP MP Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey started his speech, Mr Banerjee objected to a minister taking the seat next to the member. Mr Birla clarified that seats have not been allotted yet and the minister was sitting on a seat meant for the NDA members. Mr Banerjee then said that he will also sit on a different seat and tried to sit next to the defence minister on the Treasury Benches' side. Mr Singh was seen stopping the TMC MP from doing so. He later returned to his seat. As the ruckus continued, Jagadambika Pal, who was then in chair, adjourned the House till 3 pm. The House resumed normal functioning after it met at 3 pm. Later speaking outside Parliament, Mr Bittu accused Mr Channi of indulging in anti-national behaviour. Mr Bittu said: An ex-CM was behaving like an anti-national and is misleading the world through the House. Why did he do? He said NSA was imposed on farmers, while NSA has been imposed on those who were trying to divide the country and Punjab. An ex-CM made remarks that were aimed at dividing the country and Punjab while Mr Gandhi was sitting there. When I said on the floor that he should provide evidence, he went on the backfoot. The Congress party and INDIA bloc have been embarrassed because of him, Mr Bittu said. During a debate in Lok Sabha without naming anyone, Mr Channi said, This is also an emergency that a member of Parliament elected by 20-lakh people in Punjab has been detained under the National Security Act... He is unable to speak about his constituency here (in Parliament). This is also an emergency. While Mr Channi did not name anyone, BJP leaders said that he was speaking about Amritpal Singh, who won the Khadoor Sahib Lok Sabha constituency by a margin of around 2-lakh votes in the general election. He listed the lack of progress in the Sidhu Moosewala case, action against the Opposition leaders by Central agencies and alleged mistreatment of farmers, women athletes, and journalists as evidence of this. Union minister Giriraj Singh said that Mr Channi's remarks made inside Parliament were unfortunate. The Khalistani who assassinated former PM Indira Gandhi has received open support from Mr Channi today, which means the Congress is siding with the Khalistanis. This is an attack on the integrity of India... I will say action should be taken, Mr Singh said. Participating in the Budget debate, Trinamul MP Saugata Roy stated that finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is not a rained economist and the Budget presented by her was based on notes received from the Prime Minister's Office as she has o original ideas. I do not expect the finance minister to be like Manmohan Singh..., Mr Roy said. Mr Roy said: You (Ms Sitharaman) have been a minister for seven years. You are not a trained economist...you have been lucky that way. Some members of the House raised voices opposing his statement. Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav said the Budget is political and Uttar Pradesh has been overlooked in the budget. Rashtriya Lok Dal leader and Union minister Jayant Choudhary, however, said Ms Sitharaman will reply to the leaders' allegations in the House. The finance minister will reply to it in the House. This is not the first time some states are mentioned or some schemes are mentioned. Nirmala ji is an experienced finance minister. She named some states; no one should be jealous, he said. Mr Sitharaman on Tuesday announced significant financial measures for Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, ruled by key NDA allies -- Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and Chandrababu Naidu's TDP -- which are providing critical support to the BJP-led government at the Centre.
Medigadda Has Proved Congress Lied Against BRS: KTR
Karimnagar: By withstanding a flow of about 10 lakh cusecs of water, the Medigadda barrage constructed under the prestigious Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Scheme (KLIS) proved how strong it is. It also proved all the allegations made by the Congress party leaders were wrong, said BRS working president K.T.Rama Rao. Representatives of the BRS along with MLAs and MLCs led by KTR inspected the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) here in Karimnagar district on Thursday. Speaking to the media, KTR alleged that even though the farming sector is facing a lot of problems without a supply of water for irrigation needs, the Congress government is not pumping the water from the Kaleshwaram project only to blame the BRS party chief and former chief minister K.Chandrasekhar Rao. To benefit the farm sector and utilize more than 100 tmcs of water that goes waste, KCR with foresight took up the lift irrigation project KLIS which is the largest in the world and completed it in record time. Because of the Kaleshwaram project, Telangana has become the rice bowl of the country on par with Punjab and Haryana. Apart from that after the construction of the project, cultivated area was increased enormously in the state. By magnifying the minor incident that took place in Medigadda, the Congress tried to malign the image of KCR and corner the BRS. Because of the negligence of the Congress government, around 100 tmcs of water is wasted. From past eight months onwards, the Congress has been playing with the lives of farmers. At the same time last year, the water level in the LMD was 12 tmcs but at present it is below 5 tmcs against its full capacity of 24 tmcs of water. To exert pressure on the state government and explain to the people how the reservoirs are drying up, the BRS is visiting various projects constructed under the Kaleshwaram project. Last year, the BRS government supplied water for irrigation needs by pumping and filling about 140 tmcs of water in all the reservoirs present under the KLIS project. The Congress must stop playing cheap politics and should take up pumping of water from Kannepalli pump house immediately to benefit not only the farmers but also for the drinking needs of Hyderabad city and people of Telangana state, he said.
Congress distances itself from MP Channi's 'remarks on Amritpal'
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Thursday said views expressed by its MP Charanjit Singh Channi on Amritpal Singh are his own and do not reflect in any way the position of the party. The Opposition party's reaction came after Channi said the detention of an elected MP under the NSA was part of an undeclared emergency by the Centre, drawing a sharp response from the BJP that pointed out that he was referring to jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh. The views expressed by Charanjit Singh Channi, MP on Amritpal Singh are his own, and do not reflect in any way the position of the Indian National Congress, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X. The views expressed by Charanjit Singh Channi, MP on Amritpal Singh are his own, and do not reflect in any way the position of the Indian National Congress Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) July 25, 2024 During a debate in Lok Sabha, the former Punjab chief minister referred to the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections and said, This is also an emergency that a Member of Parliament elected by 20 lakh people in Punjab has been detained under the NSA (National Security Act) .He is unable to speak about his constituency here (in Parliament).This is also an emergency. While Channi did not name anyone, BJP leaders said he was speaking about Amritpal Singh. Singh won the Khadoor Sahib constituency by a margin of around 2 lakh votes in this year's Lok Sabha polls. In a post on X, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the Congress must answer whether the party was in support of the idea of Khalistan that led to the assassination of the then prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984. Congress MP and Former Punjab CM Channi bats for radical pro-Khalistan separatist Amritpal Singh. Is this Jai Sanvidhan? Batting for separatist who wants tukde tukde of India ? Rahul ji must answer - the idea of Khalistan that caused the assassination of PM Indira ji is being pic.twitter.com/j1MDq8s8QY Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) July 25, 2024 Channi blamed the central government for an undeclared emergency in the country even as a heated exchange with BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu during a debate in Lok Sabha led to a brief adjournment in the proceedings.
After Congress Chief Ministers, Bhagwant Mann Says He Will Skip Niti Aayog Meet
After being denied special status by the Centre, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government has decided that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27.
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After BJP Attack Over C Channi Comment On Amritpal Singh, Congress Says...
Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi unleashed a massive controversy today, citing the case of jailed Khadoor MP Amritpal Singh in the Lok Sabha to compare the BJP rule to Emergency.
IANS Interview: Harbhajan Singh Talks Budget, Cricket, And Indias Olympic Hopes
Aam Aadmi Party: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh spoke exclusively with IANS on Thursday. During the conversation, he raised demands regarding the Amritsar airport and extended best wishes to athletes participating in the upcoming Olympics. Harbhajan Singh also shared his views on the BCCI's decision not to send Team India to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. IANS: What are your demands regarding the Amritsar airport from the government? Harbhajan: We have told the government that airports are being constructed throughout the country. However, Amritsar's airport is small and needs expansion. Currently, it only has domestic flights, with one or two international flights. We want the sector for the United States and Canada to be opened. It is Punjab from where the majority of travelers go to Canada or America. If a direct flight goes from Punjab to America or Canada, then it will save the people of Punjab a lot of expense. Because they first come from Punjab to Delhi and in such a situation, the cost increases from extra travel to staying. In such a situation, if the Amritsar airport is expanded and the number of flights is increased, it will be a great convenience for the people of Punjab. IANS: The Olympics are starting tomorrow (Friday), India has shown its prowess in cricket, what message will you give to players of other sports? Harbhajan: I wish all the players good luck and our prayer is that all the players have a medal around their necks when our athletes return to their homeland. I would like to see our players return to India with many medals. IANS: Pakistani media and panellists are levelling allegations against India regarding the Champions Trophy in the context of the BCCI decision, what is your answer to them? Harbhajan: Why should the Indian team go to Pakistan? Someone tell me this. There is no security arrangement there. Their own situation is bad, there is some incident there every day. I don't think it is safe for Team India to go there. The stand of the BCCI is absolutely correct. Nothing is above the safety of the players. I think the BCCI has taken the right decision. I support it as a sportsperson. IANS: Pakistani media and panellists are levelling allegations against India regarding the Champions Trophy in the context of the BCCI decision, what is your answer to them? Also Read: Akram hopes Indian Team Will Travel To Pakistan For Champions Trophy Harbhajan: There could have been a lot in the budget, but it is not satisfactory. There is nothing in this budget for Punjab. If there is nothing for Punjab, then we will say that there is nothing for our farmers, no subsidy. There could have been a lot in this budget for Punjab. This budget is beneficial for one or two states, but there is nothing in it for us.
Lok Sabha adjourned twice over verbal duel between ex-Punjab CM Channi and MoS Bittu
Bitter personal remarks made by the two leaders expunged; Mr. Channi claims there is an undeclared emergency in the country; BJP leaders counter allegation that NSA was invoked against farmers
The Lok Sabha today witnessed two adjournments following heated arguments between treasury and opposition bench members. When Congress member Charanjit Singh Channi was participating in the Budget discussion, he referred to the assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh and grandfather of Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu. This triggered a war of words between []
Punjab to boycott NITI Aayog meeting; Akali Dal terms it suicidal
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to boycott Niti Aayog meeting
CHANDIGARH: Expressing solidarity with the INDIA bloc, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will not attend the Niti Aayog meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 27. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government took this decision yesterday, a day after the INDIA bloc on Tuesday alleged that the Union Budget for fiscal 2024-25 ignored non-NDA-ruled states and the Congress and the DMK subsequently announced to boycott the Niti Aayog meeting. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin first announced the boycott in Chennai. Following Stalin's announcement, the Congress said that the chief ministers of the grand party-ruled states which include Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh, Siddaramaiah of Karnataka and Revanth Reddy of Telangana would also skip the meeting. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the decision to boycott the meeting was taken after the Union Budget failed to allocate funds to Punjab, despite the state's significant contributions to the nation. He repeated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's jibe at the budget calling it a Kursi Bachao Budget (Save the Chair Budget) and accused the central government of political vendetta against non-BJP ruled states. Mann bemoaned that the Finance Minister's announcement of providing ration to 80 crore people did not mention Punjab, even though it is the major grain-producing state. Mann further said that Punjab shares a 532-kilometre international border and has always stood for the nation's interest. However, he said that the union government has blocked roads and imposed a burden on the state. He further pointed out his efforts to waive off the Rs. 7.5 crore imposed by the Union Government for sending military forces during the Dinanagar and Pathankot attacks. Mann assured that his government will raise its financial resources to make the state economically viable and demanded a special status for Punjab. He said that farmers of the state were ignored, and barriers were raised to curb them. Mann further slammed the union government for withholding Rs. 10,000 crores from the state and accused the Governor of raising trivial issues daily. He assured that every effort would be made to ensure law and order and appealed to the Governor not to create conflict. Mann said that the decisions regarding appointment of Vice Chancellors of Universities should be made by elected representatives, not selected ones. He appealed to the Governor to refrain from creating an atmosphere of conflict, given the constitutional nature of the post.
Responding to Channi's comment Bittu Ji, your grandfather was a martyr, but he died when you left the Congress, Ravneet Singh Bittu, a state minister in the NDA government, responded that his grandfather didn't die for the Congress party, but for the nation.
Ludhiana administration to launch 'Future Tycoons' in Ludhiana on August 15
Ludhiana's district administration to launch the 'Future Tycoons' project on August 15, encouraging innovative ideas from marginalized communities. Deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney emphasized support through seed money, cash prizes, and investment assistance for selected winners.
This Too Is Emergency: Congress Channi Bats For Separatist Amritpal Singh In Lok Sabha, Sparks Row
While speaking in Lok Sabha on Budget, Channi slammed the NDA-led centre and said that Waris Punjab De chief cant present the views of his constituency as he has been lodged in jail.
'He is the most corrupt man of Punjab...', says Ravneet Singh Bittu to Charanjit Channi in Lok Sabha
Channi slams govt for 'undeclared emergency', accuses it of ignoring Punjab in budget
During a recent debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi accused the central government of imposing an undeclared emergency in the country. The session witnessed an intense exchange between Channi and BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu, resulting in a temporary adjournment. Channi also criticized the BJP government, claiming it had labeled farmers as Khalistanis and neglected Punjab in the Union Budget.
Diljit Dosanjh teases fans with his new track, collabs with the American rapper NLE Choppa
Mumbai: Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who has been having a terrific run on the professional front, surprised his fans on Thursday. The singer-actor took to his Instagram on Thursday, and dropped the teaser of his upcoming track Muhammad Ali. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) For the same, Diljit Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Responding to the Congress leader's 'skin colour' comment, minister of state Bittu said that it seemed he was referring to Sonia Gandhi and asked the party to prove which country she came from. Following this, Punjab Congress MPs stormed into the well, challenging their former party colleague to a fight
52 lactation management centres in India, most in Tamil Nadu
NEW DELHI: India currently has 52 comprehensive lactation management centres (CLMC) equipped to provide safe and pasteurized donor human milk to preterm, premature, low birth weight, and sick babies, the Rajya Sabha was informed. According to Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi, 19 of the 52 lactation management units (CLMC) in India are located in Tamil Nadu. Additionally, Tamil Nadu houses 20 of the 49 lactation management units (LMUs) in the country, the minister said in a written reply in response to a question by Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday. Devi said the central government had established CLMC to ensure the availability of safe, pasteurized donor human milk and LMU to facilitate the expression of mothers own milk for feeding of sick, preterm and low birth weight babies admitted in Neonatal Intensive Care Units and Special Newborn Care Units. These comprehensive lactation management centres (CLMCs) are not just facilities, but lifelines for our most vulnerable infants. They play a crucial role in addressing these infants nutritional and developmental needs, ensuring they receive the essential nourishment required for healthy growth and development. The minister underscored the governments commitment to supporting working mothers. To facilitate their ability to give due care and protection to their children, the ministry has introduced the Palna sub-scheme under Mission Shakti for all states and UTs from April 1, 2022. This scheme provides daycare facilities and protection to children, thereby enabling mothers to participate more fully in the workforce. Palna is a centrally sponsored scheme that ensures the state governments participation in its day-to-day monitoring and proper implementation. Under the Palna sub-scheme, the ministry has extended free services of childcare through Anganwadi cum Crche (AWCC). The minister said this initiative is a testament to the governments commitment to providing whole-day childcare support, ensuring childrens well-being in a safe and secure environment. The ministry has approved 5,631 AWCCs in the country. A total of 1428 government-aided standalone creches and 735 Anganwadi-cum-Creches are operational in the country, the minister added. Kerala, at 266, has the highest number of standalone creches in the country. It is followed by Manipur (214), Karnataka (170), Haryana (165), Punjab (143), Tamil Nadu (141), and Tripura (114). Mizoram has the highest number of AWCC at 176, followed by Karnataka at 164. They are followed by Nagaland (94), Chandigarh (89), Delhi (57), and Meghalaya (48). The initiative aims to increase womens workforce participation in the economy. The objective of Palna component is to provide quality creche facility in a safe and secure environment for children (from ages six months - 6 years), nutritional support, health and cognitive development of children, growth monitoring, immunization and pre-primary education, she said.
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US revises travel advisory for India: Avoid Manipur, J&K, India-Pak border, and Central & East India
WASHINGTON: The US has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. In a revised travel advisory for India, the State Department said it has updated to reflect information on the northeastern states. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism. Some areas have increased risk, it said. Overall India has been placed at Level 2. But several parts of the country have been placed on Level 4: Jammu and Kashmir, India-Pak border, Manipur and parts of Central and East India. Do not travel to: The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (except the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh) due to terrorism and civil unrest; within 10 km of the India-Pakistan border due to the potential for armed conflict; portions of Central and East India due to terrorism and Manipur due to violence and crime, said the State Department. In addition, it recommended Americans to reconsider travel to the northeastern states due to terrorism and violence. Indian authorities report that rape is one of the fastest growing crimes in India. Violent crime, such as sexual assault, has happened at tourist sites and other locations. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. They target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and government facilities, the travel advisory said. The US government has limited ability to provide emergency services to US citizens in rural areas. These areas stretch from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal. The US government employees must get special authorization to travel to these areas, it said. Placing Manipur at Level 4: Do Not Travel, the State Department said: Do not travel to Manipur due to the threat of violence and crime. Ongoing ethnic-based civil conflict has resulted in reports of extensive violence and community displacement. Attacks against Indian government targets occur on a regular basis. US government employees traveling in India require prior approval before visiting Manipur. Similarly, terrorist attacks and violent civil unrest are possible in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Do not travel to this state (with the exception of visits to the eastern Ladakh region and its capital, Leh). Violence happens sporadically in this area and is common along the Line of Control (LOC) between India and Pakistan. It also occurs in tourist spots in the Kashmir Valley: Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam. The Indian government does not allow foreign tourists to visit certain areas along the LOC, it said. India and Pakistan have a strong military presence on both sides of the border. The only official border crossing for non-citizens of India or Pakistan is in Punjab. It is between Attari, India, and Wagah, Pakistan. The border crossing is usually open, but check its current status before you travel. To enter Pakistan, you need a Pakistani visa. Only US citizens residing in India may apply for a Pakistani visa in India. Otherwise, apply for a Pakistani visa in your home country before traveling to India, it said. Maoist extremist groups, or Naxalites, are active in a large area of India that spans from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana through western West Bengal, the advisory said. Attacks against officers of the Indian government continue to occur sporadically in the rural parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand that border Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Odisha. Southwest areas of Odisha are also affected. The Naxalites have carried out many terrorist attacks, targeting local police, paramilitary forces, and government officials, it said. Due to the fluid nature of the threat, US government employees are required to obtain permission prior to traveling to most areas in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Meghalaya, and Odisha. Permission is not required if employees are traveling only to the capital cities of these states. US government employees also need approval to travel to the eastern region of Maharashtra and the eastern region of Madhya Pradesh, the advisory said. In addition, Northeastern States has been given - Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Ethnic insurgent groups occasionally commit acts of violence in parts of the northeast. These incidents include bombings of buses, trains, rail lines, and markets. There have been no recent reports of violence in Assam, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, or Tripura, it said. US government employees traveling in India require prior approval before visiting the states of Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh, as well as when visiting any areas outside of the capital cities of Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Tripura, it said.
