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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Game changer', ‘historic': AAP switches to social media to defend land pooling scheme
Jalandhar: As farm groups, opposition and other organisations continue to mobilise against the Punjab govt's land pooling policy, the AAP launched an aggressive social media campaign to justify and promote the initiative while claiming that farmers were happily giving their land for it. However, pro-farm social media accounts and several other Punjabi netizens have also launched a counter-offensive. AAP launched the campaign on Thursday, claiming that Punjab farmers were happy about the policy. AAP's ministers and MLAs posted content on their social media accounts, which claimed that Punjab farmers were "embracing" the land pooling policy. They described the policy as "rewriting history" and the future, a "big shift", a "huge win for Punjab farmers," a "game changer," and used other strong adjectives in support of the policy. AAP's social media accounts at the national level and in other states also spread the message that Punjab farmers were happy about this "historic" initiative. "Punjab farmers are happily giving their land for the land pooling policy of the AAP govt. The policy of the Bhagwant Mann govt is in favour of farmers; opposition and builders are opposing it as they fear damage to themselves," posted AAP on its national X account. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find Out How to Save Money with Lebara Lebara Learn More Undo AAP also posted videos claiming that it was the builders who were unhappy about the policy and opposing it, while the farmers were supporting and embracing it. Several Punjabi activists and netizens have already been opposing the land pooling policy, and after AAP's campaign, they also hit back with a counter-narrative. The prominent pro-farm social media account, "Tractor 2 Twitter" on Thursday evening posted that AAP ministers and MLAs were posting as per the 'toolkit' directions. They even posted a screenshot of health minister Dr Balbir Singh, which said, "Kindly post this video on your Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages…thank you," taking a dig that he hurriedly posted the 'tool-kit message'. MSID:: 122768250 413 |
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Push against diarrhoea deaths in kids
Chandigarh: To safeguard the health of young children in the state, Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday launched the 'STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2025'. The two-month-long initiative aims to prevent mortality among children under five. The minister also unveiled awareness posters. Dr Balbir Singh emphasised: "Diarrhoea is a major cause of child deaths — each one a tragic and avoidable loss. This campaign is our pledge to protect every child with awareness, prevention, and timely treatment." He said the health department would adopt a prevent-protect-treat (PPT) strategy, targeting high-risk monsoon months. The state will deploy door-to-door ORS-Zinc kit distribution through ASHA workers. Besides, ORS-Zinc corners will be established at all health institutions and Anganwadis, and health workers' skills will be enhanced to manage cases effectively. "No child should die from a treatable condition. We are ensuring ORS, Zinc, IV fluids, and antibiotics are available at every health facility," said the minister. Underlining the need for awareness, Dr Balbir Singh he said the campaign prioritises community mobilisation for handwashing, safe drinking water, exclusive breastfeeding, sanitation, and immunisation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Urban Ascent by Emaar 4 BHK Apartments Starting at ₹ 5.25 Cr* on Dwarka E-Way , Near Gurugram Emaar India Get Quote Undo "Diarrhoea is preventable — clean hands, clean water, and timely care can save lives," urged the minister. He called for the participation of panchayati raj leaders, self-help groups, teachers, and parents to champion the cause. Dr Balbir Singh said Punjab had been fostering inter-departmental collaboration with education, women child department, water and sanitation, and rural development department to address diarrhoea's root causes. "This is not just a health issue, it's a battle for Punjab's future. Together, we will break the chain of infection," he asserted. The minister made an appeal to keep the surroundings clean, use safe water, and act fast if diarrhoea strikes — start ORS-Zinc immediately and seek medical help. He also advocated drinking local drinks such as lemonade (shikanji) as the intake of liquids is essential for hydration. Fight against rabies A memorandum of understanding (MoU), under the National Rabies Control Programme, was signed between the health department and Peedu – an animal welfare NGO located in Mohali – to facilitate coordinated efforts towards the preparation of the State Action Plan for Rabies Elimination by 2030. The initiative involves the engagement of various stakeholders, along with the training of health staff and counselling sessions at anti-rabies clinics in district Mohali, with the scope for future expansion across the state. MSID:: 122515974 413 |
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Dr Balbir emphasises dengue prevention, urges Village Health Committees to act
Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh on Friday appealed to Village Health Committees to take proactive measures in protecting communities from dengue, chikangunya, and malaria. Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh launched the state-level campaign, 'Har Shukarvar, Village Health Committees Karangein Dengue Te Vaar', and released awareness posters for public dissemination. (HT File) Dr Balbir was leading an awareness drive under the state-level campaign 'Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Vaar' in Barmajra village, near Mohali, where he conducted door-to-door visits to educate residents about preventive measures against fever and the importance of destroying mosquito breeding grounds. Dr Balbir emphasised that the Aedes mosquito, which spreads dengue, breeds in clean stagnant water, and that draining such water once a week can effectively halt its lifecycle. He also urged residents to regularly clean and empty water containers such as coolers, refrigerator trays, and flowerpots, every Friday, to prevent mosquito breeding. 'If every household empties stagnant clean water once a week, we can prevent the spread of dengue not just in our homes, but across our communities,' he said. The minister explained that Village Health Committees, which include panchayat members, schoolteachers, anganwadi workers, and ASHA workers, are instrumental in spreading awareness. He also shared that he personally visits different villages every Friday to motivate people to participate in the campaign. Before presiding over a meeting with the Village Health Committee at Government School Barmajra, Dr Balbir launched the state-level campaign, 'Har Shukarvar, Village Health Committees Karangein Dengue Te Vaar', and released awareness posters for public dissemination. During an interaction with school students, Dr Balbir stressed the importance of personal hygiene and nutrition. He also advised students to wash their hands before eating, maintain dental and eye hygiene, and eat nutritious food. He also directed school staff to remain alert to students' health, encouraging them to inform health teams during routine check-ups if any child shows symptoms of illness.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Punjab expands STEMI project for heart attack patients
CHANDIGARH Punjab Health minister Dr Balbir Singh Health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Tuesday launched the state-wide expansion of the Punjab STEMI Project on National Doctors' Day, empowering all the district and sub-divisional hospitals across the state to give thrombolysis treatment by administering a clot buster drug Tenecteplase to save patient life in case of heart attack. This ambitious initiative, also known as 'Mission Amrit' (Acute Myocardial Reperfusion in Time), aims to dramatically improve outcomes for patients experiencing ST-Segment Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), the most severe type of heart attack. The minister accompanied by principal secretary health Kumar Rahul and professor and head of cardiology at DMCH-Ludhiana Dr Bishav Mohan, launched the project here and said that the Tenecteplase injection, which costs around ₹ 30,000, is being administered free of cost under this project. 'This injection helps to dissolve blood clots in the heart,' he added. The project was launched across the state after the success of a pilot project, which was initially implemented in two districts— Ludhiana and Patiala— and extended to nine more districts later. In the pilot stage, approximately 14,000 chest pain patients have been enrolled, and out of 1305 STEMI patients identified, 583 have successfully received thrombolysis at district health facilities. To ensure project's success, the minister said that over 700 staff members, including medical specialists, emergency medical officers (emos), and staff nurses from all 23 districts, have undergone intensive capacity-building training programmes at DMCH-Ludhiana.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Ryan Named One of the 100 Best Companies to Work for in India by Great Place To Work ®
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