International Mother Language Day Observed by KKK

23rd February 2022 at 04:01 PM

Kavita Katha Kaarwan Organized A Vibrant Function

*Honoured Literary Personalities From Italy and Canada

 *New Personalities Inducted Into Executive of KKK    

Ludhiana: 22nd February 2022:(Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Literary organization Kavita Katha Karvaan (Regd) (KKK) celebrated International Mother Language Day at the Dr Mohinder Singh Randhawa Art Gallery   of the local Punjabi Bhawan and organized an International Kavi Darbar

On this occasion a Ru-B-Ru with Meeta Khanna, a singer, writer and anchor from Canada was held. She motivated the young writers to read good literature and try to pen down their creative expressions.

Meeta Khanna was appointed as the Vice President of Kavita Katha Karvaan (Regd)’s Canadian Chapter for the Session 2022-23 while Dr Ravinder Singh Chandi was appointed as Secretary of Kavita Katha Karvaan (Regd) for the Session 2022-23. 

In recognition of their laudable contributions for the promotion of Punjabi language, culture and values on the foreign lands, the international writers Gursahib Teji (from Italy), Daljeet Singh and Satbir Singh, both from Canada, were honoured on the occasion with Citations and Robes of Honour by the KKK President Jaspreet Kaur Falak.  

Various literary personalities were inducted into the Executive of KKK that included Dr Atinder Kaur Sandhu (as Coordinator) , Aman Phallar (as Advisor),  Dr  Anureet Kaur Chandi  (as Advisor),   Gurvinder Kaur (as Co-convener) and Bhai Dalip Singh Bikkar  (as Co-Convener).  

The participating poets and the Members of Creative Writers Group of KKK  marked their presence by reciting their poems dedicated to Mother Tongue.

Earlier, the KKK President and Chief Organizer of the Event, Dr Jaspreet Kaur 'Falak' welcomed the participants  and introduced the prominent personalities who came to take part in the programme from far and wide.  She added  that the KKK provides platform to the new writers and  poets for their creative expression through participation in kavi darbars and literary events.

The stage was aptly managed by poet Dharminder Shahid Khanna. Towards the end Dr Ravinder Singh Chandi proposed his vote of thanks to one and all for making the event a success.

SKM seriously noted West Bangal incidents

22nd February 2022 at 09:06 PM

Farmers of West Bengal's Birbhum District Should Not be Forced to Give up Farmlands and Farm Livelihoods for the Sake of Mining of and Industry: SKM  

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Ludhiana//New Delhi: 22nd February 2022: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Samyukt Kisan Morcha has noted with alarm reports emerging from West Bengal that farmers of Deocha-Panchami-Harinsingha-Dewanganj area of Birbhum District are being forced to accept a “compensation package” announced by the State Govt. for giving up their farmlands and pastures on which the State Govt. wants to set up a greenfield coal mining project. It is learnt that about a third of such farmers are santhal adivasis and there is also a sizeable population from the minority community and disadvantaged classes. It is reported that the State Govt. has not followed the legal process of holding gram sabhas, presenting the mining project details and rehabilitation package in such sabhas and obtaining consent from the villagers in such sabhas. Instead, the administration has followed a clandestine process of obtaining purported consent from individuals, which is illegal. It is further learnt from media reports that democratic and peaceful protests by farmers are being brutally repressed by the local police and administration and a reign of terror has been unleashed on adivasi villagers, many of whom, along with activists who are supporting them, have been arrested and jailed.   

SKM makes it clear that farmers should not be compelled to give up their farmlands, pastures, homestead and farm livelihood for the sake of mining and industry unless they give their consent through a process clearly laid down in the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Samyukt Kisan Morcha shall always work to protect the right and interest of farmers and stand with India’s agrarian society in any crisis they face. 

SKM urges the Government of West Bengal to hear the voice of farmers of Deocha-Panchami-Harinsingha-Dewanganj area in a transparent, public and legally mandated manner so that justice is done to farmers. SKM urges the Chief Minister of West Bengal to instruct the local police and administration to immediately stop repression and arrest of villagers and activists and allow an environment of peaceful and democratic engagement to commence. 

Issued by-

Dr. Darshan Pal, Hannan Mollah, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, Joginder Singh Ugrahan, Shivkumar Sharma (Kakkaji), Yudhveer Singh, Yogendra Yadav

Email: samyuktkisanmorcha@gmail.com

CEO Thanks People of Punjab for Ensuring Peaceful Poll

 20th February 2022 at 9:04 PM

63.44 Voting percentage recorded till 5 PM 

Chandigarh: 20th February 2022: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen):: 

It was like festtive event. Nearly 70 per cent voters turned out to elect the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Sunday. The usual hustle-bustle at polling booths was missing.Young and older both were happy. First time voters were enjoying it too. They were participating in the process to elect new govt.

The Punjab on Sunday witnessed overall peaceful single phased poll to elect 117 representatives for assembly constituencies of state. Till 5pm, 63.44 voting percentage was recorded in Punjab. 

Thanking the people of Punjab

Shahi Imam Punjab Maulana Usman
Ludhianvi after casting his Vote

for coming out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right , Dr S Karuna Raju, Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab said that by conducting themselves responsibly the people of Punjab have set an excellent example. He said that focus of ECI was to ensure peaceful poll in a free and fair manner. He said that it was a matter of great satisfaction that 196 all Women polling stations also saw large numbers of voters. Dr Raju said that the main feature of this election was deputition of 8784 micro-observers in addition to 65 General Observers, 29 Police observers and 50 expenditure observers by ECI.

He said that in the morning during mock poll 146 ballot units, 152 control units and 433 VVPAT machines were replaced, while 72 ballot units, 64 control units and 649 VVPATs were replaced during the conduct of poll.

 

He also said that there was not a single case of disruption of poll and inducement of voters that was brought to the notice of the Commission during the day.

 

Dr Raju thanked all the Polling Personnel,  Security Personnel and Punjab Police Personnel for working day and night to ensure free, fair and peaceful polls in the State.

 

He also thanked 25000 Booth Level Officers (BLO), PWD coordinators, Asha Workers, Aanganwadi workers, Mid-Day-Meal workers and Village Chowkidars for their contribution in the election process.

 

On Law & Order situation, Dr Raju said that some minor poll related incidents witnessed in the state and a total of 18 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered on day of polling to avert any untoward incidents.

World Cancer Day Celebrated at AGI Ludhiana

04th February 2022 at 3:08

Fast foods too should be curtailed

Ludhiana: 4th February 2022: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

World Cancer Day held every 4th February is the global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). On this day, intention is to raise worldwide awareness, improve education and encourage timely action so that everyone works together to save millions from the clutches of this lethal disease by access to life-saving cancer treatment and care. Created in 2000, World Cancer Day has grown into a positive movement for everyone, everywhere to unite under one voice to face one of our greatest challenges in history.

AGI–The Gastrociti Ludhiana has taken the initiative this year 2022 by launching its AGI –ONCOLOGY unit under the able guidance of Eminent Medical Oncologist Dr NAVDEEP SINGH who has more than 20 years experience in the field of cancer care and treatment. On the occasion of World Cancer Day, a patient awareness seminar was organized where Dr Navdeep Singh stressed upon the role of screening modalities to pick up cancers at a pre symptomatic stage and educated the audience about the newer therapies in early stages of cancer to achieve a complete cure.

This year's World Cancer Day theme “Close the Care Gap”, is all about raising awareness of this equity gap that affects almost everyone, in high as well as low- and middle-income countries, and is costing lives. By initiating a single point of care medical and surgical management center for all advanced solid organ and hematological tumors under one roof, this initiative by AGI (ADVANCED GASTROENTEROLOGY INSTITUTE) team will go a long way to fulfill the needed gap in cancer care in the region of PUNJAB and surrounding areas. 

In Punjab, Cancer cases are on a rise. Females are using affected by Breast Cancer followed by Cervical Cancer followed by Uterus, Esophageal and Ovarian Cancer. Out of one lakh cancer victims, 25.8 percent have breast cancer. If treatment is started early, then the chances of recovery also increase remarkably. Breast cancer surgeons, plastic surgeons and physicians specializing in medical oncology play an important role in the treatment of most breast cancers.

In males, Cancer of head neck is followed by esophageal and prostate cancer is most common. Tobacco chewing, alcohol, toxic industrial waste, use of pesticides are among few causes of cancer. Obesity is one cause which is responsible for a large number of cancers. Following a healthy life style with strict adherence to control obesity is the key to keep cancer away. cancer safe lifestyle, Cancer safe culture and cancer safe diet should be adopted as early as possible to keep Punjab cancer safe. Widespread use of tobacco products, alcohol and fast foods should be curtailed. Cancer screening guidelines should be strictly followed to detect cancer at an early stage.