Food Drive Brings Shower of Smiles

Khaana Leia & Robin Hood Army Organize Food Drive 

Ludhiana: 19th April, 2021: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen):: 

Food Drive by Khaanaleia & Robin Hood Army 

When people are dying because of hunger, pandemic and Lockdown. There are some beautiful souls who would came out to share their love, happiness and Food. A small act of kindness matters a lot. 
In a bid to bring smiles on the faces of the less fortunate, Khaanaleia  and Robin Hood Army today organised a Food Drive at the slums on Ludhiana-Delhi Road. Khaanaleia provided the food which comprised of pav bhaaji, cake, cold drinks and chocolates.

Almost 130 children from 45 families were served. Khaanaleia is a fledgling organisation started by two friends Monaa Chadha and Akshi Khanna. The organisation came up during the stressed corona pandemic last year with a goal to make creative and hygienic foods, just like food cooked at home, accessible to their customers at affordable prices. A home delivery concept, Khaanaleia was also set up to give the stressed home maker a break from monotonous cooking. Their menu comprises of all kinds of cuisines ranging from Indian, continental, Thai, Italian, American, Chinese, Japanese, French to jams, sauces, pickles, cakes and other desserts. 

The Robin Hood Army is a zero-funds volunteer organization that works to get surplus food from restaurants and communities to serve the less fortunate. “Robins” are largely students and young working professionals – everyone does this in their free time. The lesser fortunate sections of society they serve include homeless families, orphanages, patients from public hospitals and old age homes.

Sanjivani Expert Group appeals peoples to follow SMS

 19th March 2021 at 8:36 PM

 Administration is fully prepared to tackle the 2nd wave of Covid 

Ludhiana: 19th March 2021: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Terming the second wave is more intense than the earlier one, the Sanjivani expert panel, a team of the specialized doctors constituted in collaboration with the Ludhiana administration, asked the people to follow the SMS (social distancing, Mask and Sanitization) principle in their routine life to contain fresh Covid in Punjab.

In a special Facebook live session on official page of District Public Relations Office Ludhiana regarding COVID-19 by Dr Bishav Mohan and Dr Rajesh Mahajan from DMCH, Dr Mary John from CMCH and District Immunization Officer Dr Kiran Gill and ADC (General) Amarjit Bains, said that the administration is fully prepared to beat the second wave of novel coronavirus if it hits the state in the coming days.

They added that we have acquired a lot of knowledge from the first wave of the deadly virus, we are in a better position to deal with the virus as we have now strengthened health infrastructure, manpower, improved ICU care facilities, and availabilities of ventilators, oxygen, and others here but people have to give their wholeheartedly support to the administration.

They said that people need to be cautious and must contact the doctor immediately in case of flu-like symptoms to ensure timely treatment to the potential Covid patient. Further, they appealed all the eligible to get vaccine immediately to prevent the spread of the pathogen by breaking transmission of the virus.

They disclosed that special emphasis is being laid to ensure dedicated ICU facilities for level-III patients by sharing best medical practices learnt from the first wave among the doctors of government and private hospitals.

Dr. P N Dwivedi retires from the Vet Varsity

1st March 2021 at 4:46 PM

 He served more than 34 years in the field of veterinary sciences 

Ludhiana: 1st March 2021: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

After serving more than 34 years in the field of veterinary sciences Dr. Padma Nath Dwivedi retired from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana after attaining the age of superannuation. A farewell function was arranged by GADVASU Teachers' Association in the honour of Dr. Dwivedi. On this occasion Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, GADVASU appreciated the services of Dr. Dwivedi. He said that Dr. Dwivedi contributed a lot as virologist in the field of veterinary microbiology. His research, academic and administrative achievements were discussed and acknowledged in the farewell function. Faculty members extended their warm wishes on his retirement.

Dr. Dwivedi, born on 8 Feb, 1961 in a middle class family at Distt. Rewa (MP). He obtained his BVSC & AH, MVSc and Ph.D degrees from Jabalpur Univ, PAU and University of London, respectively. He joined PAU as Asstt Prof in 1986 and elevated as Assoc Prof in 1998 and Professor in 2006. He joined as Head of the Department in Dairy Microbiology in August 2018. He served both the Universities for more than 34 years. He has guided 14 MVSc and 3 Ph. D. Students in Veterinary Virology. He is recipient of several awards and fellowships including prestigious DAAD Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship etc. He has published more than 125 research papers in various national and international journals.

During his tenure he was also the President of University Dance Drama and Music club, Incharge Speakers' Forum, Incharge University sports, Associate NCC officer as well as Chief hostel warden.He has been in the panel of judges for long years in the youth festivals of PU Chandigarh, GNDU Amritsar, PU Patiala and many more for the judgement and evaluation of co-curricular activities. He is loved by his students, friends and colleagues.

In the farewell function Dr. Deepti Narang, HoD Veterinary Microbiology revealed his professional journey. Dr. APS Brar, described his interesting life incidents. Dr. Shashi Mahajan, General Secretary, GADVASUTA managed all the stage activities whereas Dr.  Ashwani Sharma, President GADVASUTA extended vote of thanks to the august gathering.

Why police turned a blind eye to mischief makers

Friday: 29th January 2021 at 3:21 PM

Medical Team questioned on Red Fort Incident

After Return from Delhi Borders: 29th January 2021: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

We the doctors and paramedical staff Have been organizing  medical Camps at Tikri and Singhu borders on behalf of Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD).  Our medical teams marched along with the tractors. We are pained at the events that occurred on 26th January when a few unscrupulous elements hoisted flag at Red Forte. This situation arose when police created hurdles on agreed route & looked other way around to facilitate prohibited route.  since we were present there throughout we are eye witness to affirm that such hooliganism was done by a miniscule number of people and it could have been very well prevented if the police had been little cautious. Moreover being Republic day police outnumbered hooligans. It is anybody's guess why police turned a blind eye to mischief makers. Thousands of tractors took out the march peacefully at the stipulated route. The march was so peaceful that not a single glass pane was broken, not a car was overturned, nor any bus burnt, nor any damage to any public property was caused by the people who marched on the tractors. Locals showered flower petals & served langar on the way. It is difficult to comprehend how these unscrupulous elements  could reach Red Forte which is nearly 20 Kilo meters away from the Singhu border. This smacks of some deep rooted conspiracy behind it. However during the tractor march we treated several  farmers who were injured seriously by the Lathi charge or tear gas shells by the police. Hands of two people were badly damaged which  they may never get  back to completely normal state. One patients was overrun by the vehicle. Three patients sustained fractures. There were many with minor injuries . It is sad to know that a medical team led by Dr Swaiman was attacked by the police at a time when they were giving medical aid to the injured including the policemen. Similarly at Singhu Ambulance was smashed & Dr Balbir Singh pushed aside when he was attending an injured farmer. As medical personnel we feel that   people are already sitting there for over two months now and have developed several medical problems which are likely to get aggravated in the coming time. Therefore whereas we appeal to the protesters to be calm and cautious we appeal to the government to repeal these laws in ongoing budget session, restore peace & tranquility to create congenial atmosphere for dialogue & discussion. Democratic Govt is duty bound to consult farmers, State Govts & consumers before framing laws. We hope & pray better sense will prevail. 

Our team members included Dr Arun Mitra, Dr Gagandeep Singh, Dr Balbir Singh, Dr Monika Dhawan, Dr Param Saini, Dr S S Sidhu, Dr Suraj Dhillon, Dr Gurvir Singh, Dr Rajan SIdhu, Kuldip Singh, Anod Kumar, Swaroop Singh, Amninder Singh, staff of the Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarbha Dental Collage and Hospital worked hard during the tractor march to serve the injured.  

National Voters’ Day celebrated at GCG Ludhiana

25th January 2021 at 2:49 PM

 DC Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma was the chief guest 

Ludhiana: 25th January 2021: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

On the occasion of National Voters’ Day, Deputy Commissioner Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma launched the ‘e-EPIC’, a non-editable and secure PDF version of the electoral photo identity card (EPIC) that can be downloaded on the mobile phone or in a self-printable form on the computer. 

A district-level function in this regard was organized at Government College for Girls, here today. Deputy Commissioner Mr Varinder Kumar Sharma was the chief guest of the function. ADC (General) Mr Amarjit Bains, SDM Samrala Miss Geetika Singh, DDLG Mr Amit Bamby, IAS (Under Training) Mr Akash Bansal, GCG Principal Mrs Gurpreet Kaur, GCG Vice Principal Mrs Sukhwinder Kaur, besides several others were also present on the occasion.

Motivating the youth to exercise their right to vote in the elections, he motivated them to come out in a large number during the elections. He told them about the importance of the day being celebrated from January 25, 2011, and to protect democracy, voting is one of the greatest tools given by our constitution.

He said that casting the vote is our duty and everyone should perform the duty sincerely as it would ensure the protection of the rights. He said that we all feel proud to be residing in a free country like India, but all of us should also understand that India gained independence after a lot of struggle. He said that all of us should work hard for strengthening our democracy by exercising our right to vote, which is our duty as well.

On this occasion, the Deputy Commissioner also distributed EPIC cards to five new voters. He said that the e-EPIC would eliminate the wait for delivery of the physical EPIC card after it is approved. “Now, immediately upon approval EPIC will be downloadable. Electors can print the card, self-laminate it or store it digitally, as per convenience. The e-EPIC shall be in addition to the plastic voter EPIC card being issued upon fresh registration. The e-EPIC can be uploaded by the voter on Digi locker and stored securely with other documents,” he said.

All new electors registered during special summary revision 2021 those who applied during November-December 2020 and whose mobile number provided while applying is unique, will get an SMS and may download e-EPIC between January 25 and 31, 2021. Thereafter, all other general electors will be able to download their e-EPIC w.e.f February 1, 2021, in case they are having a unique mobile number in the e-Roll. Alternatively, they will have to undergo (KYC) process before downloading the e-EPIC. The e-EPIC will eliminate the need for a voter to get a new card made each time there is a change in address on account of migration.

On this occasion, several officials were honoured for their work regarding voter awareness. SDM Samrala Miss Geetika Singh was honoured for being the best ERO, Dr Khushdip Kaur from Khalsa College for Women for being best Nodal Officer, Mr Bhupinder Singh, ETT Teacher, Government Primary School Galwadi as best BLO, Advocate Hari Om Jindal and Transgender rights activist Mohini Mahant were honoured for the SVEEP activities.

The Deputy Commissioner also administered the oath of exercising their right to vote in a free and fair manner to the students present on the occasion. Videos related to SVEEP activities, slogan writing competition, declamation contest, essay writing competition and poster making competition were also organised.

An awareness van was also flagged off by the Deputy Commissioner on the occasion.

Firm’s collapse uncovers director’s previous ban

Published 23 November 2020

From The Insolvency Service 

 Husband and wife disqualified for 16 years after distribution firm’s insolvency exposes that banned bankrupt was managing company.

Daniel Ross Patchett (32) received a 10-year ban for managing a company when bankrupt, while his wife, Yasmin Patchett (30) has been disqualified for 6 years.

Husband and wife, from Kingthorpe, Lincolnshire, are banned from acting as directors or directly or indirectly becoming involved, without the permission of the court, in the promotion, formation or management of a company.

DRP Distribution Ltd was incorporated on 25 November 2016, providing storage and distribution services, working with several courier companies.

The company, however, was wound up by the courts in May 2019. The Official Receiver was appointed as Liquidator before uncovering that Daniel Patchett had been running the company whilst being an undischarged bankrupt, in breach of his bankruptcy order.

Investigators established that Daniel Patchett was an appointed de jure director of DRP Distribution Ltd in November 2016. He resigned his position in February 2018 after being made bankrupt a month earlier, which precluded him from managing companies.

Daniel Patchett confirmed to the Official Receiver that he had full involvement in the day-to-day running of the company and continued with these duties during the period of his bankruptcy.

Yasmin Patchett was appointed as a de jure director of the distribution company in August 2017 but left the day-to-day running of the business to her husband from the outset, including the period of his bankruptcy when she knew Daniel Patchett was not allowed to do so.

Further enquiries established that DRP Distribution Ltd owed the tax authorities more than £157,000 when the company went into liquidation, as well as just over £51,000 to other creditors.

Yasmin Patchett had her 6-year disqualification undertaking accepted by the Secretary of State in October 2020 after she did not dispute that she allowed a person to act as director of DRP Distribution Ltd whilst knowing they were an un-discharged bankrupt.

On 12 October 2020, the Secretary of State accepted a 10-year disqualification undertaking from Daniel Patchett after he did not dispute that he acted as a director of DRP Distribution Ltd in contravention of his bankruptcy.

Husband and wife’s bans were effective from 2 November 2020.

Rob Clarke, Chief Investigator for the Insolvency Services, said:

When Daniel Patchett’s company collapsed, his misconduct was uncovered and it was highlighted that he was running the company whilst being an un-discharged bankrupt. He took no notice of his bankruptcy restriction and his wife, Yasmin Patchett, knew he was unable to act as a director and covered for him.

We will investigate those who try and get around bans while having their spouse as an appointed director whilst continuing to run the business themselves, as the length of this ban shows.

Notes to editors

Daniel Ross Patchett is from Kingthorpe, Market Rasen and his date of birth is October 1988.

Yasmin Patchett is from Kingthorpe, Market Rasen and her date of birth is October 1990.

DRP Distribution Ltd (Company Number 10496605)

Disqualification undertakings are the administrative equivalent of a disqualification order but do not involve court proceedings. Persons subject to a disqualification order are bound by a range of restrictions.

Further information about the work of the Insolvency Service, and how to complain about financial misconduct.

An India-led multinational exercise

  Participating in Malabar  

U.S., Australian, Indian and Japanese vessels participate in Malabar, an India-led multinational exercise, in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 17, 2020.