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India Gazette
16 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
"Naming of 'Operation Sindoor' has increased India's respect for women": Punjab Governor Kataria
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], June 4 (ANI): Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday said the naming of 'Operation Sindoor' has increased respect for women and called it a 'good fortune' for the nation. Addressing the mediapersons at Jodhpur Circuit House, Governor Kataria said, 'The naming of 'Operation Sindoor' has increased India's respect for women. This was the good fortune of our country. Lanka was burnt, and it happened to honour a woman. The Kurukshetra war was fought by Pandavas and Kauravas, that too, to honour a woman.' On the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Kataria added, 'The way the May 22 incident happened... the people demanded that the terrorists pay a hefty price. The Prime Minister Modi said that he would do what they would never have imagined, and with the wisdom with which he prepared, he cleared all their locations in one swoop and killed hundreds of terrorists.' Governor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for giving a free hand to the Indian Army. Regarding the people who support the 'enemies' while living in India, he said that it is the misfortune of this country that Jaichands are born here. He added that the country never lost due to its bravery, but had to face ups and downs due to internal enemies. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries then reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
NDTV
17 hours ago
- General
- NDTV
"Naming Of Operation Sindoor Increased Respect For Women": Punjab Governor
Jodhpur: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday said the naming of 'Operation Sindoor' has increased respect for women and called it a "good fortune" for the nation. Addressing the mediapersons at Jodhpur Circuit House, Governor Kataria said, "The naming of 'Operation Sindoor' has increased India's respect for women. This was the good fortune of our country. Lanka was burnt, and it happened to honour a woman. The Kurukshetra war was fought by Pandavas and Kauravas, that too, to honour a woman." On the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Governor Kataria added, "The way the May 22 incident happened... the people demanded that the terrorists pay a hefty price. The Prime Minister Modi said that he would do what they would never have imagined, and with the wisdom with which he prepared, he cleared all their locations in one swoop and killed hundreds of terrorists." The governor praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for giving a free hand to the Indian Army. Regarding the people who support the 'enemies' while living in India, he said that it is the misfortune of this country that Jaichands are born here. He added that the country never lost due to its bravery, but had to face ups and downs due to internal enemies. India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian armed forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries then reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Union minister inaugurates sports infra, felicitates athletes in UT
1 2 Chandigarh: The department of sports, Chandigarh administration, organised a felicitation ceremony on Saturday to honour athletes who brought glory to the city at national and international levels. The event was presided over by Union minister for labour & employment, youth affairs & sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya. The minister congratulated the sportspersons who were felicitated with well-deserved cash awards and scholarships and lauded their hard work and achievements. He assured full support from the Govt of India to further enhance Chandigarh's sports infrastructure. "We will ensure that the best coaches are made available in Chandigarh. Furthermore, we will develop a multiplex sports infrastructure where multiple disciplines can be practised within an integrated complex," he said. Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria announced that Chandigarh is the first city in the country to distribute scholarships worth nearly Rs 20 crore to student athletes so far. He also appreciated the efforts of sports associations and organisations in consistently organising competitive sporting events across the city. The administrator concluded with confidence that Chandigarh's athletes will continue to rise and eventually represent India at the Olympic Games. As part of the day's events, Mandaviya inaugurated several key sports infrastructure projects, including modern chess centres at the sports complexes in Sector 8 and Sector 39, and a state-of-the-art snooker and billiards hall at Sector 42, constructed at a cost of Rs 6 crore. These additions signify Chandigarh's progress towards providing global-standard training facilities to its athletes. The ceremony also witnessed the official unveiling of the logo and tagline for Chandigarh Marathon 2025, setting the stage for one of the city's premier fitness and sporting events. The marathon is envisioned as a flagship initiative to promote wellness, mass participation, and a culture of fitness across age groups in the city. A strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed during the event between the department of education, UT Chandigarh, and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust, under the aegis of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation (Switzerland) and Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). Scholarships amounting to Rs 1.32 crore were transferred to 320 athletes through an online platform, ensuring greater transparency and administrative efficiency. In addition, award money worth Rs 5.67 crore was presented to 448 sportspersons, including eight international and 23 national-level athletes, with special recognition given to para-athletes for their exceptional contributions. MSID:: 121537338 413 |
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Chandigarh administration set to roll out fare checks for app-based cabs
1 2 3 Chandigarh: To prevent mobile app-based aggregators from overcharging commuters, the Chandigarh administration will establish minimum and maximum fares charged by aggregators, with a cap on 'surge pricing'. The Punjab Governor and UT Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, approved the 'Chandigarh Administration Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules, 2025', which will be notified soon. According to the rules, the city taxi fare, indexed by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for the current year, will serve as the base fare chargeable to customers using aggregator services. The Chandigarh Administration will notify taxi fares periodically. The base minimum fare chargeable to customers using aggregator services will cover a minimum of 3 kilometres to compensate for dead mileage and the distance travelled, as well as fuel used for picking up customers. Aggregators will be allowed to charge a fare 50% lower than the base fare and a maximum surge pricing of 1.5 times the base fare specified under the rules. This approach will promote asset utilisation, a fundamental concept of transport aggregation, and support the dynamic pricing principle, which is crucial for ensuring asset utilisation in line with market demand and supply forces. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The rules also stipulate that the UT may, through notification, direct 2% of the total fare for each ride towards the state exchequer for amenities and programmes related to aggregator-operated vehicles. These vehicles have significantly reduced traffic congestion and pollution. The rules prohibit the use of private vehicles under the aggregator service, as many aggregators, particularly those operating two vehicles, are using private vehicles.
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Science
- Indian Express
Soil Yatra 2025: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria flags off mobile soil testing van; vehicle to tour more than 18,000 villages
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Thursday flagged off a mobile soil testing van as part of the Soil Yatra 2025 from the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh. The initiative, led by GreenAffair Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd, a Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)-PABI-supported startup, marks a significant leap toward data-driven, regenerative farming practices, said PAU Ludhiana, in a statement. 'The Soil Yatra is a woman-led, science-backed movement aimed at revolutionising soil health diagnostics across rural India. Equipped with cutting-edge soil testing technologies and a digital interface for real-time analysis, the van will travel across 18,000+ villages in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, promoting soil literacy, sustainable inputs, and precision agriculture,' said the varsity in a press release. Dr M S Bhullar, Director, Extension Education, PAU, said, 'This is not just a vehicle – it is a mobile revolution bringing science to the soil. It's the kind of innovation that can transform how farmers manage their land, increase productivity, and reduce dependency on harmful chemicals.' Dr T S Riar, Principal Investigator, PABI-PAU, and Dr Poonam A Sachdev, Co-Principal Investigator, Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), emphasized the empowerment angle, saying, 'This campaign highlights how women-led enterprises are shaping India's future in agri-tech. It's inspiring to see a woman entrepreneur take the lead in transforming rural livelihoods through science and sustainability.' The Soil Yatra is supported by a consortium of institutions, including IISER Mohali, NSRCEL IIM-B, Nexus UConn, and Startup Punjab, among others. The van, designed to conduct on-the-spot soil tests and offer customised reports, will help in guiding farmers on ideal crop and fertiliser use, thereby promoting regenerative farming and soil conservation. 'This is more than a campaign – it's a soil revolution for Bharat,' said a PAU expert.
