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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.
India Today
2 days ago
- Health
- India Today
Cold or Covid? Doctors answer when is the right time to get tested
As of June 3, India has reported 4,026 active Covid-19 cases, according to the Health Ministry. While most cases are presenting mild symptoms, health experts have cautioned amid a rise in infections driven by newer and more transmissible current uptick in cases is largely attributed to NB.1.8.1, a sub-lineage of the Omicron-descended JN.1 variant, along with the LF.7 variants are noted for their high transmissibility, though they continue to cause mostly mild illness, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Fatalities recorded in states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal have all involved individuals with underlying health DO YOU NEED A COVID TEST?NB.1.8.1, which has caused spikes in hospitalisations in China and has been detected in the US, presents with symptoms resembling seasonal include fever, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, runny nose, headache, and loss of appetite. Unlike earlier Covid waves, loss of taste and smell aren't being Sushila Kataria, internal medicine and public health expert at Medanta, said that most patients are experiencing mild to high-grade fever, throat pain, nasal congestion, sputum, and marked fatigue. New variants are noted for their high transmissibility, though they continue to cause mostly mild illness, ICMR. () advertisementWith Covid and flu cases both rising, distinguishing between the two has become challenging. Doctors have stressed that testing remains an important tool, especially for certain groups."If someone is experiencing cough, cold, or fever, they should test for Covid-19. Hospitalised patients with pneumonia must also be tested," Dr. Kataria told explained that while home antigen tests are convenient, their accuracy can vary. "A positive test confirms Covid, but a negative one doesn't rule it out. In such cases, respiratory precautions and self-isolation should continue until symptoms subside," said Dr. more people are testing at home rather than visiting hospitals. "A lot of the home antigen tests we're seeing are coming back positive," she Vikas Maurya, pulmonologist at Fortis Shalimar Bagh, observed that many individuals in the outpatient department (OPD) are reporting persistent cough and fever lasting more than two days, alongside bronchitis-like breathlessness. More people are testing at home rather than visiting hospitals. () "Hospitalisations are happening, but most patients recover and are discharged within a week," he he expressed concern over testing hesitancy. "Even when I prescribe RT-PCR tests, only about three out of five patients follow through," he told Maurya added that the typical symptom duration for current cases is around 3–4 days. "We've had one patient on a ventilator who is now improving. But overall, severe cases remain mild," he doctors urged that if you're experiencing flu-like symptoms, particularly fever, cough, or sore throat, one can get tested for Covid-19, especially if you are elderly, have pre-existing conditions, or are in close contact with vulnerable the current variants are not causing widespread severe illness, their high transmissibility makes early detection and isolation crucial in preventing further InMust Watch
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Union minister Mandaviya felicitates Chandigarh's top athletes
The sports department of the Chandigarh administration organised a felicitation ceremony on Saturday to honour athletes who have brought glory to the city at national and international levels, and distributed cash awards and scholarships. The event was presided over by Union minister for labour, employment, youth affairs and sports Mansukh Mandaviya, and Punjab governor and UT administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. The Union minister assured full support from the Union government 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 practiced within an integrated complex,' he said. Kataria commended the sports department for its dedicated efforts in organizing the event and building a dynamic sports culture in Chandigarh. Kataria announced that Chandigarh is the first city in the country to distribute scholarships worth nearly ₹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. Scholarships amounting to ₹1.32 crore were transferred to 320 athletes through an online platform, ensuring greater transparency and administrative efficiency. In addition, award money worth ₹5.67 crore was presented to 448 sportspersons, including eight international and 23 national-level athletes, with special recognition being given to para athletes for their exceptional contributions. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was also signed during the event between the department of education, UT administration, and the Abhinav Bindra Foundation Trust, under the aegis of the FIVB Volleyball Foundation (Switzerland) and Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The MoU aims to strengthen volleyball infrastructure across 108 schools in the city, furthering access and excellence. New sports projects inaugurated 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 ₹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.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-Haryana minister Sukhbir Kataria and his sister face FIR over ‘illegal' EWS grants
GURGAON: A local court on Monday directed police to register an FIR against former minister Sukhbir Kataria, and seven others, among them his sister, for allegedly receiving govt grants they were not entitled to during his tenure. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The police had earlier given Kataria a clean chit and filed an action taken report, but the court ignored that, ordering that "the case shall be investigated as per law". It sought a compliance report from police by July 7. Hearing a petition from Om Parkash, a Gurgaon resident, additional chief judicial magistrate Manish Kumar ordered the SHO of Sector 5 police station to involve sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 405 (criminal breach of trust), 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servants), 420 (cheating) of IPC and applicable provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act against Kataria, a former Congress MLA from Gurgaon who was in the ministry in the Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress govt (2009-14). While the court order did not mention what the grants were, the petitioner told TOI these were funds meant to be used for construction or repair of houses for economically weaker sections (EWS) but instead went to his sister and a relative who allegedly claimed they needed money for repair of their houses. The petitioner argued that Kataria misused his powers to grant aid to his sister Ishvanti Devi, who was not entitled to an EWS fund. Kamlesh allegedly received two grants of Rs 3.8 lakh from the minister on the ground that she required money for repair of her house, purchasing medicines, clothes, etc. The others who are to be named in the FIR are Rakesh alias Gaurav, Ishvanti's cousin Manish, Kamlesh, Jai Parkash, Surender Singh and Brahmo Devi. Though the police had concluded after an investigation that Kataria could not be accused of any such offence, the court observed that allegations of misuse of govt grants were credible in nature and a thorough and impartial probe was necessary. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Grant of funds by Sukhbir Kataria, being a minister in the Haryana govt, to his real sister, who appears to be a wealthy woman, prima facie amounts to misuse of the discretionary grant, which was meant to be distributed among poor persons. Similarly, the release of the grant to the remaining accused also prima facie appears to be illegal and discloses the commission of offences under sections 403, 405, 409, 420 IPC and provisions of Prevention of Corruption Act," the observed in its order. Questioning the ATR submitted by police, the court stated it was of the view that the report was not prepared in an independent and impartial manner. "Thus, this report prepared by the police has to be ignored," it said. Kataria was earlier accused of encroaching on govt land along old Delhi-Gurgaon road for running commercial establishments. He also faces charges for registering fake voters in the Gurgaon constituency in 2009.
