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The Farishtey Scheme, launched by the Punjab government to provide immediate, hassle-free treatment to road accident victims, has proven to be a boon in saving precious lives.

Punjab: Over 200 accident victims treated under Farishtey scheme

Under the Farishtey Scheme, 494 hospitals, including 90 tertiary care hospitals, have been specifically empaneled to cover a 30 km stretch along national and state highways/roads.

The Farishtey Scheme, launched by the Punjab government to provide immediate, hassle-free treatment to road accident victims, has proven to be a boon in saving precious lives.
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), approximately 1,400 road accidents and 400 deaths occur every day in India, with Punjab alone accounting for around 5,000 accidental deaths annually. The Farishtey Scheme aims to address this critical issue by providing comprehensive treatment to accident victims, without any capping on the amount.
The state flagship scheme, aimed at reducing the mortality and morbidity rates resulting from injuries sustained in roadside accidents and to provide immediate, hassle-free treatment in government and empaneled private hospitals, was notified on January 25, 2024. The scheme is applicable to all the victims and sufferers of road accidents that happened in the territory of the state of Punjab irrespective of the caste, creed, nationality and place of birth of the victims and provides comprehensive treatment to accident victims, without any capping on the amount.
Divulging details, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) State Health Agency (SHA) Punjab Ms Babita said that to encourage common people to come forth and help accident victims and save the lives of the victims, such &ldquo;Farishteys&rdquo; are being felicitated with cash rewards, commendation certificates and provided immunity from legal complications and police inquiries. &ldquo;Any person who voluntarily rescue the accident victims and help them in saving their lives, will be considered as &lsquo;Farishta&rsquo; and conferred with commendation certificate and a cash prize of Rs 2000,&rdquo; she said.
The CEO said that since its launch, the scheme has provided free medical treatment to as many as 223 accident victims, showcasing its effectiveness in reducing mortality rates resulting from road accidents. So far, 66 "Farishtas" (good Samaritans) have been registered with the State Health Agency (SHA) Punjab, she added.
She said that the Chief Minister of Punjab has recognised the selfless efforts of 16 Farishtas, by awarding them a cash incentive of Rs 2000 per victim on August 15, 2024, and a commendation certificates, with their awards aptly named the "Farishey Award". The remaining Farishtas have also been recognised, receiving their awards from the Deputy Commissioners in their respective districts, she added.
Under the Farishtey Scheme, 494 hospitals, including 90 tertiary care hospitals, have been specifically empaneled to cover a 30 km stretch along national and state highways/roads, ensuring treatment during the critical golden hour.
Ms Babita said that these hospitals are integrated with the Mapple application (a mobile app), a mobile app that helps the people to search and navigate to the nearby empaneled hospital.
The scheme is also linked to emergency helplines, including 108, 1033, and 112 Sadak Surakhiya Force (SSF), which use IT systems to locate the nearest hospital for quick transportation, with hospitals within a 30 km radius providing immediate care within the golden hour, she said, while adding that the 108-ambulance staff have been trained to manage and transport accident victims to the nearest hospitals.
The CEO said that if an empaneled hospital demands payment, beneficiaries can file a complaint with the SHA Punjab or register their grievance at 104 Medical helplines.

INDIA bloc MPs, including the Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament premises Thursday demanding Amit Shah's resignation for his remark on BR Ambedkar.

Opposition MPs protest in Parliament over Amit Shah's Ambedkar remarks

The opposition on Wednesday seized on Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar to corner the government and demanded his resignation.

Dressed in blue, a colour associated with B R Ambedkar, INDIA bloc MPs, including the Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament premises Thursday demanding Amit Shah's resignation for his remarks related to the chief architect of the Constitution.
BJP-led NDA parliamentarians also carried out a march within Parliament premises, raising slogans and carrying placards demanding an apology from the opposition Congress for allegedly insulting Ambedkar.
The protesting INDIA bloc parliamentarian came face to face with the ruling coalition MPs in front of the Makar Dar of Parliament as the two sides engaged in loud sloganeering in a bid to outdo each other.
The INDIA bloc members first staged a protest at B R Ambedkar's statue in Parliament premises, carrying posters that read 'Main Bhi Ambedkar', 'Jai Bhim' and 'Amit Shah maafi maango'.
They then took out a protest march on the Parliament premises. MPs of the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, the Left and NCP(SP), among others, participated in the protest. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K Kanimozhi, were seen wearing blue.
Earlier, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha chaired a meeting of the Congress' Lok Sabha MPs in the main committee room.
The opposition on Wednesday seized on Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar to corner the government and demanded his resignation for what they called was an insult to the architect of the Constitution.
The attack from virtually all opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, Left parties and Shiv Sena-UBT, led to the adjournment of both Houses of Parliament and prompted the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to come out in stout defence of Shah.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien has also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against Shah in the Rajya Sabha where the home minister had said on Tuesday evening that Congress leaders would have got a place in heaven had they chanted the name of God rather than following the fashion of repeating Ambedkar's name.
The hullabaloo in Parliament also spilled onto the streets of the national capital and places as far as Maharashtra, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. In Delhi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal led hundreds of supporters to gather outside the BJP office and protest noisily amid slogans "Amit Shah maafi mango, Amit Shah sharm karo".
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, DMK chief M K Stalin, Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were among those who have slammed Shah for his remarks.&nbsp;

Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have successfully returned seized case properties worth over Rs 13 crores to their rightful owners, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

Jalandhar police returns seized property worth Rs 13 crores

Around 100 lost smartphones, valued at Rs 20 lakhs, were also handed over to their owners after being traced through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal.

In a significant move to strengthen police-public relations, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have successfully returned seized case properties worth over Rs 13 crores to their rightful owners, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday.
A special event &ldquo;Arpan Samaroh&rdquo; was organised under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Jalandhar Swapan Sharma at Police Lines in Jalandhar.
DGP Gaurav Yadav said that as part of the event, Jalandhar Commissionerate Police successfully returned 413 vehicles, 85 mobile phones, numerous household items, jewellery, and other domestic goods, which had been part of 583 different cases registered in the city over the past year.
Additionally, around 100 lost smartphones, valued at Rs 20 lakhs, were also handed over to their owners after being traced through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, he added.
The DGP said that Punjab Police continues its efforts to ensure justice, security, and trust, working proactively to safeguard the interests of the community.
Sharing more details, CP Swapan Sharma said that this initiative was designed to foster trust among citizens by returning hard-earned belongings that had been either stolen, snatched, or involved in various criminal cases.
He said that the camp saw the participation of numerous complainants, who attended eagerly to reclaim their lost properties. The event was supported by 14 jurisdictional Station House Officers (SHOs) and SHOs of the Women&rsquo;s Police Station, who worked diligently to ensure the return of the seized items to their rightful owners, he added.
Emphasising the importance of returning seized properties in a timely manner, the CP said that this ensures the property retains its value and remains in a usable condition.
Meanwhile, the grateful recipients expressed their appreciation to the police for their dedicated efforts. Baljeet Kaur, one of the beneficiaries, said, &ldquo;I had lost all hope of recovering my stolen smartphone, but thanks to the Jalandhar Police, I have got it back.&rdquo; Similar sentiments were echoed by other beneficiaries, including Manjit Singh, Jyoti, Rakesh Kumar, and Arvind Kumar.

Sawant noted the progressive journey of the state’s development and the strides made towards achieving the dream of a ‘Golden Goa’.

Goa CM Sawant Celebrates Liberation Day, Honors Freedom Fighters and State’s Progress

Sawant noted the progressive journey of the state&rsquo;s development and the strides made towards achieving the dream of a &lsquo;Golden Goa&rsquo;.

Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant on Thursday greeted people on the coastal state&rsquo;s Liberation Day, recalling the valour of the freedom fighters and expressing gratitude towards them.
Sawant noted the progressive journey of the state&rsquo;s development and the strides made towards achieving the dream of a &lsquo;Golden Goa&rsquo;.
The Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19 every year to mark the success of &lsquo;Operation Vijay&rsquo; undertaken by the armed forces to liberate the state from the Portuguese in 1961.
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Today, we honor the progressive journey of Goa's development and the strides we've made towards achieving our dream of a 'Golden Goa'. Heartfelt wishes to all my Goan brothers and sisters on the occasion of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoaLiberationDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoaLiberationDay</a>. The sacrifices and efforts of our revolutionary&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/BM6XOTo7bq">pic.twitter.com/BM6XOTo7bq</a>
&mdash; Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrPramodPSawant/status/1869554384885158231?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
In the message posted on social media, Sawant said, &ldquo;Heartiest greetings to the people of Goa on the historic occasion of Liberation Day. Goa is strong, shining and holding tight to its cultural heritage.&rdquo; &ldquo;Let us recall with pride the bravery of our freedom fighters during the freedom struggle and express gratitude towards the Leaders of Liberation,&rdquo; he said.
In a post on X, Sawant said on this day, they honour the progressive journey of the state&rsquo;s development and the strides they have made towards achieving the dream of a &lsquo;Golden Goa&rsquo;.
&ldquo;The sacrifices and efforts of our revolutionary freedom fighters will always be remembered and cherished. I salute the brave soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces who led &lsquo;Operation Vijay&rsquo; and liberated Goa from centuries of colonial oppression,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;Let us work together towards the betterment of our state, aligning with the vision of Swayampurna and a Viksit Goa,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
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The winter session of the state legislature is currently underway in Nagpur.

Fadnavis and Shinde Pay Tribute at RSS Founders' Memorials in Nagpur, Meet Office-Bearers

The winter session of the state legislature is currently underway in Nagpur.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde visited the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar in Nagpur on Thursday morning and paid tributes to him.
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'नमस्ते सदा वत्सले मातृभूमे.'.🙏 🚩Offered floral tributes to the RSS Founder Sarsanghchalak ParamPujniya Dr Hedgewar ji and second Sarsanghchalak ParamPujniya Golwalkar Guruji at Smruti Mandir, Reshimbagh, Nagpur. 🚩स्मृति मंदिर, रेशीमबाग नागपूर येथे आज राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/6M2ICgA6Cu">pic.twitter.com/6M2ICgA6Cu</a>
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They also paid respects at the memorial of MS Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
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नागपूर येथील राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघाच्या मुख्यालयाला आज भेट दिली. याप्रसंगी राष्ट्रीय स्वयंसेवक संघाचे संस्थापक डॉ.केशव बळीराम हेडगेवार यांच्या स्मृतीस्थळाचे दर्शन घेऊन त्यांना विनम्र अभिवादन केले. यावेळी मंत्रिमंडळातील सहकारी मंत्री तसेच महायुतीचे आमदार उपस्थित होते.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/kYS1P1Avkd">pic.twitter.com/kYS1P1Avkd</a>
&mdash; Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) <a href="https://twitter.com/mieknathshinde/status/1869609831302418616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
State assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, council&rsquo;s deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe and various other legislators of the ruling BJP and Shinde-led Shiv Sena also paid homage at the memorials of Dr Hedgewar and Golwalkar.
They also met with the Sangh office-bearers who gave them a brief introduction of the RSS.
The winter session of the state legislature is currently underway in Nagpur.
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The Delhi Police, in an advisory on Thursday, said traffic will be affected at the Kalindi Kunj junction due to the construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Work: Traffic Impact at Kalindi Kunj

The ongoing construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, including that of a bridge at Agra Canal Road, is expected to continue for the next couple of months.

The Delhi Police, in an advisory on Thursday, said traffic will be affected at the Kalindi Kunj junction due to the construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway.
The ongoing construction of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, including that of a bridge at Agra Canal Road, is expected to continue for the next couple of months, it said.
Due to this, significant traffic congestion has been observed at the Kalindi Kunj junction, the advisory said.
The commuters have been advised to avoid the area around Kalindi Kunj junction during peak hours to prevent inconvenience. Commuters travelling from Faridabad to Noida are advised to take Mathura Road and Road number-13 to bypass the congested area.
Those travelling from Noida to Delhi have been advised to use the DND flyover. Public transport is highly recommended to reduce congestion on the roads and avoid roadside parking to ensure smooth traffic flow, the advisory added.

Police also arrested nine cadres of the banned militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples’ War Group) during the last two days for their involvement in extortion activities.

Manipur: Security forces bust camps of two banned militant organisations

Police also arrested nine cadres of the banned militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples&rsquo; War Group) during the last two days for their involvement in extortion activities.

Security forces busted camps of two banned militant organisations while conducting search operations in Manipur&rsquo;s Imphal East district, police said on Thursday.
A hideout of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) at Makou Pourabi in Imphal East district was busted on Wednesday during which one air gun, one mobile handset and one bulletproof helmet were seized, they said.
Another training camp of the proscribed PREPAK also at Makou Pourabi was destroyed on Wednesday during which one INSAS LMG magazine, bayonet, five wooden dummy guns, two walkie-talkie sets, and cartridges were seized.
Police also arrested nine cadres of the banned militant outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples&rsquo; War Group) during the last two days for their involvement in extortion activities.
On Wednesday police arrested two members of KCP (PWG) who were involved in extortion activities from Mantripukhri Bazaar in Imphal East district and recovered demand letters and cash receipt notes of the outfit from their possession.
Six cadres of the KCP (PWG) organization were arrested from Bijoypur Mamang Leikai and Makha Leikai in Kakching district on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, police also arrested one cadre of KCP (PWG) involved in extortion activity from the Tangkhul Avenue area in Imphal West district.&nbsp;
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The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.

13 dead, 99 rescued after Navy boat rams into ferry off Mumbai coast

The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.

Thirteen persons died and 68 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said.
At about 4 pm, a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja near Mumbai, the Navy said in a statement. The ferry was carrying passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist destination.
&ldquo;Search and Rescue efforts were immediately launched by the Navy in coordination with the Coast Guard and Marine Police. Four naval helicopters, 11 naval craft, one Coast Guard boat and three Marine Police boats were involved in the rescue efforts,&rdquo; the Navy said. &ldquo;The survivors picked up by Navy and civil craft in the area have been transferred to jetties and hospitals in the vicinity. So far 99 survivors have been rescued,&rdquo; it added.
The accident led to the loss of 13 lives, including a Naval personnel and two from the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) on board the Naval craft, the Navy said.
Accounting of all personnel is in progress along with SAR efforts in the area, it said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told reporters in Nagpur that 101 persons have been rescued.
&ldquo;Deeply saddened by the loss of precious lives in the collision between passenger ferry and Indian Navy craft in Mumbai Harbour. Injured personnel, including naval personnel &amp; civilians from both vessels, are receiving urgent medical care,&rdquo; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh posted on X.
&ldquo;My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Extensive search &amp; rescue efforts are ongoing by the Indian Navy &amp; Coast Guard, deploying multiple assets, to locate missing persons,&rdquo; Singh added.
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The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire on security forces and they retaliated.

5 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire on security forces and they retaliated.

At least five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officials said here.
Two security forces personnel sustained injuries in the operation that was launched in the early hours of Thursday, they said.
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kadder in the Behibagh area of the district on Wednesday night following information about the presence of suspected terrorists there, an official said.
The search operation turned into an encounter as the terrorists opened fire on security forces and they retaliated.
&ldquo;Bodies of five terrorists are lying in the orchards but have not been retrieved yet,&rdquo; the official added.&nbsp; (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Editorji News Desk and is published from a syndicated feed.)

"Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," the statement said.

No provision of free travel for Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela: Railways

"Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," the statement said.

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday dismissed as "baseless" claims that passengers would be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela, and said no such provision exists.
"It has come to the attention of Indian Railways that certain media outlets are circulating reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh Mela," it said in a statement.
"Indian Railways categorically denies these reports, as they are entirely baseless and misleading," the statement said.
"Travelling without a valid ticket is strictly prohibited under the rules and regulations of Indian Railways and constitutes a punishable offence. There are no provisions for free travel during Maha Kumbh Mela or any other occasion," the ministry added.
It added that the Indian Railways was committed to ensuring seamless passenger travel during the Maha Kumbh.
"Adequate arrangements are being made, including the establishment of special holding areas, additional ticket counters, and other necessary facilities to manage the anticipated influx of passengers," the Railways said.
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The Supreme Court will hear the petition on 24 April.

Atiq Ahmed murder: SC agrees to hear plea for independent probe by retired judge, say reports

Atiq Ahmed murder: SC to hear plea for independent probe by...


The Supreme Court will hear the petition on 24 April.

The Supreme Court on 18 April 2023 agreed to hear a petition seeking a probe into the brazen murder of alleged gangster Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, as per reports.
The petition reportedly sought an independent inquiry headed by a retired judge of the top court.
The Supreme Court will hear the petition on 24 April.
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The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity).

FIR against Samajwadi Party’s Sambhal MP for power theft

The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity).

The Samajwadi Party&rsquo;s Sambhal MP Ziaur Rehman Barq was booked by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday for alleged theft of electricity at his residence in the Deepa Sarai neighbourhood here.
The parliamentarian was booked under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, (theft of power or unauthorised use of electricity).
&ldquo;On checking the meter of the consumer received from the electrical testing laboratory, it is clear that electricity theft has been done by bypassing the meter and using electricity illegally,&rdquo; stated the FIR lodged on a complaint by a power department official.
The department inspected the Sambhal MP&rsquo;s residence on Thursday morning amid heavy security.
Barq is among those booked by the police in connection with the November 24 violence that led to the death of four locals in a clash with security personnel during a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era Shahi Jama Masjid in the city&rsquo;s Kot Garvi area.
He has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court, seeking a stay on his arrest and has also sought the quashing of the FIR registered against him. The MP was accused of instigating people on November 24 and police alleged that his provocative speech was the reason behind the violence during the survey.
In the writ petition, the MP has pleaded innocence, saying he was wrongly implicated in the matter. According to his counsel, he was not present at the place of the incident, yet he was named as accused in the FIR.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid tributes at the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar on Thursday and said no one can ignore the Sangh's contribution to nation-building.

Eknath Shinde praises RSS contribution to nation-building

The RSS teaching seeks to unite and not divide, the Eknath Shinde said. One gets inspired and energised after visiting Hedgewar's memorial, he added.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde paid tributes at the memorial of RSS founder Dr K B Hedgewar on Thursday and said no one can ignore the Sangh's contribution to nation-building.
The ideologies of the Sangh Parivar and Shiv Sena are same, Shinde told reporters after visiting the Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir at Reshimbagh in Nagpur, where Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders of the ruling allies BJP and Shiv Sena also paid respects.
NCP leader and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, who outfit is also a constituent of the ruling Mahayuti, was not present, while two of his party legislators visited the memorial.
The winter session of the state legislature is currently underway in Nagpur.
As an organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) works selflessly, Shinde said.
The Shiv Sena head further said that he earlier also visited Hedgewar's memorial and had a relation with the Sangh Parivar since childhood.
"I started with a Sangh shakha and then with a Shiv Sena shakha, Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray's ideology and Anand Dighe sahab's teachings. The ideologies of the Sangh Parivar and Shiv Sena are same. How to work without expecting anything should be learnt from the Sangh Parivar," he said.
Shinde said one cannot ignore the contribution of the RSS to nation-building.
The RSS teaching seeks to unite and not divide, the deputy CM said. One gets inspired and energised after visiting Hedgewar's memorial, he added.
State assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar, council's deputy chairperson Neelam Gorhe and various other legislators of the ruling parties also paid homage at the memorials of Dr Hedgewar and M S Golwalkar, the second Sarsanghchalak of the RSS.
They also met with the Sangh office-bearers who gave them a brief introduction of the RSS.

The direction would apply across metro stations, hospitals, public parks and other public spaces. The Public Works Department (PWD), which manages 1,250 km of roads in the city will begin updating signages accordingly.

Delhi to Promote Linguistic Diversity with Multilingual Road Signages and Bureaucratic Nameplates

The direction would apply across metro stations, hospitals, public parks and other public spaces. The Public Works Department (PWD), which manages 1,250 km of roads in the city will begin updating signages accordingly.

Delhi&rsquo;s road signages, and directional boards, including those at metro stations, will soon display information in Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu a move aimed at promoting linguistic diversity and representing the city&rsquo;s official languages.
Bureaucrats working with the Delhi government will also be required to display their names in the four languages on boards outside their offices.
The move aligns with &ldquo;The Delhi Official Languages Act, 2000&rdquo;, which recognises Hindi as the first official language and Urdu and Punjabi as second official languages. Currently most signboards and nameplates in Delhi display information only in Hindi and English.
In a written communication dated November 4, the Department of Arts, Culture and Language directed all departments, civic bodies and autonomous authorities to ensure compliance with the Act, following instructions from Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena The communication specifies that the sequence of languages on boards and signages should be Hindi, English, Punjabi and Urdu, with uniform font sizes for all.
A senior government official told PTI that the direction would apply across metro stations, hospitals, public parks and other public spaces. The Public Works Department (PWD), which manages 1,250 km of roads in the city will begin updating signages accordingly.
&ldquo;All government departments/offices/autonomous bodies/local bodies are directed to ensure the implementation of &ldquo;The Delhi Official Languages Act 2000&Prime; and the aforementioned order/sequence of the State Languages including English in the same size of font to write, print, paint, inscribe or emboss the information on boards, Sign-boards, Name-plates and Directional signs in language/s other than Hindi, recognised for use for official purposes in NCT of Delhi,&rdquo; the department&rsquo;s official statement said.
The LG&rsquo;s directive also aligns with a 2011 order from the Union Home Ministry&rsquo;s Department of Official Language, which mandated states in Region A, including Delhi, Bihar and Haryana, to prioritise Hindi on public signages while deciding the order of other languages locally.
Hindi holds the top spot due to its official status and widespread usage followed by English, the associate official language of India given its prominence in administrative and communicative functions.
Punjabi is included to honour the city&rsquo;s significant Punjabi-speaking population, while Urdu because of its cultural and historical relevance.
According to the 2023 Delhi Statistical Handbook, Punjabi is spoken by around 8.73 lakh people, while Urdu is spoken by nearly 8.67 lakh people.
Shehpar Rasool, Chairperson of Delhi Urdu Academy welcomed the move, saying that he is happy to hear the news of the official implementation of &lsquo;The Delhi Official Language Act 2000&rsquo;.
&ldquo;These languages are a representation of our rich multicultural history, which is aptly communicated in an Urdu phrase &ldquo;Ganga-Jamni Tehzeeb&rdquo;. I welcome all the decisions and policies that encourage linguistic and cultural diversity,&rdquo; Rashool told PTI.
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Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned following noisy protests by the Opposition seeking an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B R Ambedkar.

BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of pushing its MP

Nishikant Dubey of the BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi pushed an aged parliamentarian leading to his fall and subsequent injury.

Competing marches by opposition and NDA MPs led to shoving and jostling inside Parliament House premises on Thursday with BJP's Pratap Sarangi getting injured in the melee amid allegations that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pushed him.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Delhi | BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi says, "Rahul Gandhi pushed an MP who fell on me after which I fell down...I was standing near the stairs when Rahul Gandhi came and pushed an MP who then fell on me..." <a href="https://t.co/xhn2XOvYt4">pic.twitter.com/xhn2XOvYt4</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1869616070325383638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Sarangi was taken to hospital with an injury on his forehead. Both the marches were taken out over the Ambedkar issue, with the opposition accusing Home Minister Amit Shah of insulting the chief architect of the Constitution.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha later told reporters that while he was trying to enter the Parliament House, BJP members pushed and "threatened" him.
"It is our right to enter Parliament," he said.
Asked if Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi had also been pushed, Rahul Gandhi said, "It has happened but we don't get bothered with this pushing around."
"This is the entry to Parliament, we have a right to go inside and the BJP members were stopping us from going inside," he alleged and pointed to the Makar Dwar.
Nishikant Dubey of the BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi pushed an aged parliamentarian leading to his fall and subsequent injury.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan told TV reporters that Sarangi received a few stitches to stop the bleeding.
Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned following noisy protests by the Opposition seeking an apology from Home Minister Amit Shah for his remarks on B R Ambedkar.
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Congress shares a video of MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and party chief &amp; Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge when they were allegedly stopped by ruling party MPs while entering Parliament. (Video: AICC) <a href="https://t.co/n1kPU1zPUS">pic.twitter.com/n1kPU1zPUS</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1869628762863869953?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Dressed in blue, a colour associated with B R Ambedkar, INDIA bloc MPs, including the Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, staged a protest in the Parliament premises demanding Amit Shah's resignation for his remarks related to the chief architect of the Constitution.
BJP-led NDA parliamentarians also carried out a march within Parliament premises, raising slogans and carrying placards demanding an apology from the opposition Congress for allegedly insulting Ambedkar.
As the INDIA bloc parliamentarians came face to face with the ruling coalition MPs in front of the Makar Dar of Parliament, the two sides engaged in loud sloganeering in a bid to outdo each other.
The INDIA bloc members first staged a protest at B R Ambedkar's statue in Parliament premises, carrying posters that read 'Main Bhi Ambedkar', 'Jai Bhim' and 'Amit Shah maafi maango'.
They then took out a protest march on the Parliament premises. MPs of the Congress, DMK, RJD, SP, the Left and NCP(SP), among others, participated in the protest. Several opposition MPs, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and K Kanimozhi, were seen wearing blue.
Earlier, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha chaired a meeting of the Congress' Lok Sabha MPs in the main committee room.
The opposition on Wednesday seized on Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on B R Ambedkar to corner the government and demanded his resignation for what they called was an insult to the architect of the Constitution.
The attack from virtually all opposition parties, including the Congress, TMC, DMK, RJD, Left parties and Shiv Sena-UBT, led to the adjournment of both Houses of Parliament and prompted the BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to come out in stout defence of Shah.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien has also submitted a notice to move a privilege motion against Shah in the Rajya Sabha where the home minister had said on Tuesday evening that Congress leaders would have got a place in heaven had they chanted the name of God rather than following the fashion of repeating Ambedkar's name.
The hullabaloo in Parliament also spilled onto the streets of the national capital and places as far as Maharashtra, Bihar and Tamil Nadu. In Delhi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal led hundreds of supporters to gather outside the BJP office and protest noisily amid slogans "Amit Shah maafi mango, Amit Shah sharm karo".
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi, TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, DMK chief M K Stalin, Shiv Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav were among those who have slammed Shah for his remarks.

Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, has issued orders to immediately release Rs. 28 crore to about 70,000 beneficiaries to ensure the nutrition and good health of pregnant women and lactating mothers.

Punjab releases Rs 28 crore for pregnant women’s health

Dr. Baljit Kaur instructed the department's officials to ensure that eligible beneficiaries across the state have their forms filled out so that the maximum number of women can benefit from the scheme.

Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, has issued orders to immediately release Rs. 28 crore to about 70,000 beneficiaries to ensure the nutrition and good health of pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Providing more information on this, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur, stated that the Government is consistently working to improve the nutritional and health status of pregnant women and lactating mothers. She mentioned that, during October 2024, financial assistance amounting to Rs. 22 crore has been transferred directly into the accounts of 65478 women beneficiaries under Matru Vandana Yojana scheme. This assistance was provided for the birth of the first child and the birth of a girl child as the second child.
The Cabinet Minister stated that the Government provides Rs 5,000 in two installments (3000+2000) to women aged 19 years and above on the birth of their first living child. Additionally, Rs 6,000 is granted on the birth of a second child if it is a girl. This financial assistance is provided under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana to improve the nutritional and health status of pregnant women and lactating mothers, subject to specific conditions. The primary objective of this scheme is to offer partial compensation to women to enhance their health before and after childbirth.
The Cabinet Minister further explained that the scheme aims to improve the declining sex ratio at birth of girls in the state. She also mentioned that forms for this financial assistance are filled out by Anganwadi workers at all Anganwadi centers in the state. She stated that the financial assistance is directly transferred to the beneficiaries' bank or post office accounts. She emphasized that to avail of this benefit, every beneficiary must have an Aadhaar card linked to their bank account.
Dr. Baljit Kaur instructed the department's officials to ensure that eligible beneficiaries across the state have their forms filled out so that the maximum number of women can benefit from the scheme. She also advised beneficiaries to contact their district&rsquo;s Anganwadi Centers, the Child Development Project Office and the District Program Officer's office for further information.
She concluded by reaffirming that the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is consistently striving to ensure the good health of women and children.

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