नौकरी में धोखा देने पर अस्सिटेंट प्रोफेसर ने देव समाज कॉलेज ऑफ एजुकेशन प्रबंधन के खिलाफ धोखाधड़ी और मानसिक प्रताड़ना के लगाए आरोप

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Chandigarh, June 16, 2026:--चंडीगढ़ के एक शिक्षण संस्थान पर असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर ने शहर के एक प्रतिष्ठित शिक्षण संस्थान के खिलाफ नौकरी के संबंध में कथित धोखाधड़ी, भ्रामक आश्वासनों और मानसिक प्रताड़ना के आरोप लगाए हैं। असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर का कहना है कि संस्थान द्वारा नियुक्ति प्रक्रिया में चयन के बाबजूद उन्हें संस्थान की प्रिंसिपल द्वारा बिना सैलरी के चार महीने काम करवाया गया। जब इसका विरोध किया गया तो प्रिंसिपल ने न् केवल उनके साथ बदतमीजी की, बल्कि बुरा अंजाम भुगतने तक की धमकी दी। अपने साथ हुई धोखाधड़ी, और मानसिक प्रताड़ना को लेकर देश के राष्ट्रपति, चंडीगढ़ प्रशासक, शिक्षा सचिव सहित विजिलेंस विभाग तक गुहार लगाई, लेकिन अभी तक उन्हें इंसाफ नही मिला। जिससे उन्हें आर्थिक एवं मानसिक परेशानी का सामना करना पड़ा। इसको लेकर उन्होंने मीडिया के सामने सभी साक्ष्य और तथ्य पेश किए।

चंडीगढ़ प्रेस क्लब में पत्रकारों से बातचीत करते हुए असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर सिमरन कौर ने बताया कि वो देव समाज कॉलेज ऑफ एजुकेशन की स्टूडेंट रही है। वो शुरू से ही होनहार रही हैं। शिक्षा ग्रहण के दौरान उन्होंने कई उपलब्धियां हासिल की है। जिनमें मुख्यतः पोस्ट ग्रेजुएट डिप्लोमा (P.U रैंक) में मेरिट, एम एड - P.U में 4th और U.T Chd में 1st स्थान हासिल किया है। इसके अलावा पंजाब यूनिवर्सिटी के संगीत विभाग से भी डिग्री हासिल की है। सिमरन कौर के अनुसार कॉलेज द्वारा असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर की पोस्ट के लिए विज्ञापन दिया गया था। पोस्ट की जरूरत अनुसार चंडीगढ़ एम्प्लॉयमेंट एक्सचेंज ने कुछ अभ्यर्थियों के नाम कॉलेज को भेजे। जिसमे उनका भी नाम था। इंटरव्यू प्रक्रिया के दौरान प्रोसीडिंग कमेटी ने उनके नाम का चयन कर दिया। सेलेक्शन से हतोत्साहित वो निश्चित दिन जॉइनिंग के लिए पहुंची। कॉलेज की पूर्व छात्रा का चयन होने पर कॉलेज की प्रिंसिपल इग्निस ढिल्लों बेहद खुश हुई। उन्होंने उनके चयन पर प्रसन्नता व्यक्त की और उन्हें आशीर्वाद दिया।उन्होंने उसे चंडीगढ़ के दो विभिन्न सरकारी स्कूलों में बच्चों को शिक्षा देने के लिए भेजा। उन्होंने अगले दिन से ही अपनी सेवाएं देना शुरू कर दिया। बल्कि इस दौरान

यू जी सी द्वारा आयोजित एक दो दिवसीय प्रशिक्षण में भी कॉलेज की तरफ से प्रतिनिधित्व भी किया। 3-4 महीने सेवाएं देने के बाद उन्होंने जब प्रिंसीपल इग्निस ढिल्लों से सैलरी की बात की, तो प्रिंसीपल इग्निस ढिल्लों ने उन्हें बोला कि उन्हें दो टूक जवाब दिया कि वो तो कॉलेज की एम्प्लॉय ही नही है। उन्हें वहां से चले जाने को बोल दिया गया और गेटकीपर को उनके प्रवेश न् करने के भी आदेश दे दिए। अपने साथ हुए धोखे और चालबाजी को लेकर उन्होंने अपने परिजनों संग प्रिंसीपल इग्निस ढिल्लों से अगले दिन मुलाकात की तो उसने दो टूक शब्दों में कह दिया कि यह हमारी कर्मचारी ही नही है, तो नियुक्ति पत्र और सैलरी किस बात की। इससे पूरे परिवार को सदमा लगा। उन्होंने इसको लेकर शिक्षा विभाग व चंडीगढ़ प्रशासन के आलाधिकारियों से शिकायत करने की बात की। तो इग्निस ढिल्लों ने स्पष्ट शब्दों में धमकी भरे लहजे में कहा कि उनसे जो बन पड़ता है, कर लें। उसकी अप्प्रोच ऊपर तक है। वो इन सबसे न् डरती है न् किसी की परवाह करती हैं। इससे उन सबको बेहद दुख हुआ कि वो कॉलेज की एक पुरानी होनहार स्टूडेंट्स के साथ ऐसा कर सकती है। अपने साथ हुए धोखे को लेकर उन्होंने शिक्षा सचिव, विजिलेंस विभाग और आलाधिकारियों तक का द्वार खटखटाया, लेकिन कहीं से भी इंसाफ नही मिला। उनकी शिकायत कागजों में एक टेबल से दूसरे टेबल तक सिमट कर रह गई। हार कर उन्होंने माननीय राष्ट्रपति महोदया के आगे इंसाफ की गुहार लगाई। उनकी शिकायत का संज्ञान लेते हुए, राष्ट्रपति कार्यालय ने चंडीगढ़ प्रशासक को इस शिकायत पर त्वरित कार्रवाई करने के आदेश दिए। चंडीगढ़ प्रशासक ने राष्ट्रपति महोदया कार्यालय से मिले आदेशानुसार शिक्षा सचिव प्रेरणा पूरी से इस पर जांच करने को कहा। शिक्षा सचिव प्रेरणा पूरी कार्यालय से उन्हें बुलाये जाने पर वो शिक्षा सचिव कार्यालय पहुंचे और शिक्षा सचिव से मुलाकात कर उन्हें दुखी मन से अपनी व्यथा बताई। शिक्षा सचिव ने उनकी बात सुन शिक्षा विभाग के अधिकारियों को तुरंत इस पर संज्ञान लेने के आदेश दिए। शिक्षा विभाग के अधिकारियों ने उनकी शिकायत सुनने के बुलाया, लेकिन कोई एक्शन नही लिया। बल्कि कॉलेज प्रबंधन द्वारा उन्हें सौंपे गए भ्रामक तथ्यों से उन्हें ही दोषी ठहरा दिया। उनका पूरी परिवार अपने साथ हुए धोखे से पूरी तरह से टूट चुका है। इंसाफ के लिए वो लोग दर दर भटक चुके हैं। अब उन्हें समझ ही नही आ रहा कि क्या करें।

असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर सिमरन कौर के अनुसार देव कॉलेज ऑफ एजुकेशन संस्थान ने नियुक्ति से पूर्व वेतन, सेवा शर्तों और अन्य सुविधाओं को लेकर जो जानकारी दी थी, वह वास्तविकता से मेल नहीं खाती। उनका आरोप है कि बार-बार संस्थान प्रबंधन से संपर्क करने के बावजूद उनकी शिकायतों का संतोषजनक समाधान नहीं किया गया।

सिमरन कौर ने शिक्षा सचिव प्रेरणा पूरी से मामले की निष्पक्ष जांच कराने और उचित कार्रवाई की मांग की है। उन्होंने कहा कि यदि आवश्यक हुआ तो वे अपने अधिकारों की रक्षा के लिए वो कौन सा कदम भी उठाएं। वो और उनका परिवार मानसिक प्रताड़ना से टूट चुके हैं।

प्रिंसीपल इग्निस ढिल्लों ने इस बारे में अपना पक्ष रखते हुए कहा कि डॉक्टर सिमरन कौर द्वारा उन पर लगाये गए सभी आरोप बेबुनियाद और निराधार हैं। अपनी नियुक्ति को लेकर वो कोर्ट तक जा चुकी हैं। वहाँ वो अपना केस हार चुकी हैँ। अपनी नियुक्ति को वो कहीं भी जस्टिफाई नही कर पाई। 

THE PIAGGIO GROUP AND ROME CELEBRATE THE VESPA’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY VESPA ROMA 2026 - 80 YEARS OF AN ICON

By 121 News

Chandigarh, June 16, 2026:– Rome is preparing to become the stage for the largest celebration in the history of a legend. From June 25 to 28, 2026, the Italian capital, which is also sponsoring the event, will host VESPA ROMA 2026 - 80 YEARS OF AN ICON: four days of festivities and events open to the public, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of a global symbol of freedom, style and joie de vivre.

The city that more than any has embraced Vespa’s elegant cosmopolitan soul, Rome is expecting enthusiasts from all over the world, with thousands of Vespisti arriving from every continent.

Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome, said that the Vespa’s 80th anniversary will be a wonderful public festival for Rome. We are celebrating an Italian icon that is known and loved all over the world, a scooter that has kept its appeal intact from one generation to the next. The Vespa represents an important part of our history, our culture and Italy’s ability to innovate without losing its identity. Rome has helped to turn it into a legend through the movies and culture, and is proud to host this remarkable celebration: we are delighted to welcome thousands of Vespisti from around the world to our city to share this important anniversary together, in an atmosphere of passion and friendship.

Matteo Colaninno, Piaggio Group Executive Chairman said that this is the greatest celebration in the history of the Vespa. And this is why we have chosen Rome, the capital of Italy. The Vespa was created in 1946 with the Italian Republic: in 80 years it has witnessed changing times, lifestyles and generations. Its journey is indissolubly linked with the history of Italy: the difficulties and hopes of the postwar period, the recovery of the 1950s and 1960s, the economic boom and mobility, through to the latest decades which have seen the Vespa phenomenon spread across the whole world. Today, we are on the cusp of 20 million scooters bringing life and colour to the streets of towns and cities across every continent. The Vespa has always had a special relationship with Italy and the Eternal City, and has been celebrated by cinema and the arts, which have helped to make it an icon of Made in Italy and the Italian lifestyle. So my heartfelt thanks go to the Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, who has agreed to host this great four-day event in the capital, with tens of thousands of Vespa enthusiasts arriving from around the world.

The heart of VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS OF AN ICON will be the Foro Italico and the Stadio dei Marmi stadium, which will be transformed into a Vespa Village for the occasion. Here, Vespa will welcome lovers of the brand to tell its history and showcase its future, with a parade of the rarest and most historic models, together with the current range, as well as the lifestyle collections and countless merchandising opportunities in the special store. But above all with tens of thousands of stories from Vespa lovers arriving from all over the world.

Sponsored by the Municipality of Rome, the four-day festival will be open to everyone – because the Vespa belongs to everyone – with a packed line-up of events, content, surprises and activities. The Main Stage in the Village will host special guests and a non-stop cycle of entertainment, all guaranteed by Radio Deejay and its stable of talents. Naturally, the protagonists will be the Vespisti, with their scooters from every era, and the Vespa Clubs, expected from 60 countries, but all Vespa lovers are invited to the celebration to share their passion for the brand.

THE PROGRAM

THURSDAY JUNE 25

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official opening of the Vespa Village at 1:00 pm will mark the start of the festivities. This will be followed by the presentation of the Commemorative Coin issued by the Italian Ministry of Economy & Finance and minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, and the Poste Italiane first-day cancellation ceremony.

The day will also see the opening of “80 Years of Vespa”, a photo exhibition curated by Giacomo Bretzel, celebrating the brand’s stylistic evolution and its cultural and social impact.

Entertainment organised by Radio Deejay with live music, the Ditonellapiaga showcase exhibition from 9:00 pm, followed by a DJ set by Molella, will be the evening highlights.

FRIDAY JUNE 26

From 10:00 am, the Vespa Village will be in full swing with activities organised by Vespa and its partners. The Vespa Clubs will lead the European Vespa Rally Championship and the Gymkhana World Championship.

The Radio Deejay stage will host guests and entertainment throughout the day, with live performances from 7:00 pm, closing with a DJ set by Wad until 11:30 pm.

SATURDAY JUNE 27

The Grand Parade will take place in the morning, when thousands of Vespa scooters from every era will ride through the streets of Rome across its iconic locations.

A Treasure Hunt at the Village and the Vespa World Club awards ceremony for the Sport and Tourism championships will highlight the rest of the day.

SUNDAY JUNE 28

The Elegance Contest will be one of the most spectacular events, with a parade of the rarest and most prized Vespa models.

The official Village closing ceremony at 3:00 pm will bring the celebrations to an end, accompanied by entertainment from Radio Deejay throughout the day and the departure of Vespa enthusiasts heading home.

It was 1946 when the Vespa appeared on the roads of a Europe swept up in an extraordinary wave of rebirth and creativity. Eighty years later, with millions of scooters on the streets of every continent, the Vespa has become a universal symbol of elegance, design and technology.

A global brand known and loved all over the world, which, with more than two million scooters produced in the last ten years, is currently enjoying one of the most successful periods in its history.

Advanced PET-CT Facility Inaugurated at Livasa MedCentre, Mohali

By 121 News

Mohali, June 16, 2026:- Dr. Sangeeta Jain, Civil Surgeon Mohali on Tuesday inaugurated a state-of-the-art PET-CT facility at Livasa MedCentre, Mohali. Anurag Yadav, CEO, Livasa Hospitals was also present during the occasion.

Yadav said that the new facility is expected to enable faster, more accurate diagnoses and support personalized treatment strategies for cancer patients across the region.

The addition of this technology strengthens Livasa’s comprehensive oncology ecosystem and ensures patients have access to advanced diagnostic services closer to home, he informed.

The PET-CT facility will significantly enhance our diagnostic capabilities and strengthen multidisciplinary cancer care by enabling clinicians to make informed treatment decisions with greater precision and confidence, said Dr. Jatinder Arora, senior vice president–operations

Commenting on the clinical significance of PET-CT imaging, Dr. Anupam Gauba said that PET-CT has transformed the way cancer is diagnosed and managed. It provides vital information about both the anatomical and metabolic activity of tumors, enabling early detection, accurate staging, and better assessment of treatment response. This technology empowers clinicians to deliver more targeted and effective care while reducing uncertainty in clinical decision-making.

THE PIAGGIO GROUP AND ROME CELEBRATE THE VESPA’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY VESPA ROMA 2026 - 80 YEARS OF AN ICON

By 121 News

Chandigarh, June 17, 2026:– Rome is preparing to become the stage for the largest celebration in the history of a legend. From June 25 to 28, 2026, the Italian capital, which is also sponsoring the event, will host VESPA ROMA 2026 - 80 YEARS OF AN ICON: four days of festivities and events open to the public, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of a global symbol of freedom, style and joie de vivre.

The city that more than any has embraced Vespa’s elegant cosmopolitan soul, Rome is expecting enthusiasts from all over the world, with thousands of Vespisti arriving from every continent.

Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome, said that the Vespa’s 80th anniversary will be a wonderful public festival for Rome. We are celebrating an Italian icon that is known and loved all over the world, a scooter that has kept its appeal intact from one generation to the next. The Vespa represents an important part of our history, our culture and Italy’s ability to innovate without losing its identity. Rome has helped to turn it into a legend through the movies and culture, and is proud to host this remarkable celebration: we are delighted to welcome thousands of Vespisti from around the world to our city to share this important anniversary together, in an atmosphere of passion and friendship.

Matteo Colaninno, Piaggio Group Executive Chairman said that this is the greatest celebration in the history of the Vespa. And this is why we have chosen Rome, the capital of Italy. The Vespa was created in 1946 with the Italian Republic: in 80 years it has witnessed changing times, lifestyles and generations. Its journey is indissolubly linked with the history of Italy: the difficulties and hopes of the postwar period, the recovery of the 1950s and 1960s, the economic boom and mobility, through to the latest decades which have seen the Vespa phenomenon spread across the whole world. Today, we are on the cusp of 20 million scooters bringing life and colour to the streets of towns and cities across every continent. The Vespa has always had a special relationship with Italy and the Eternal City, and has been celebrated by cinema and the arts, which have helped to make it an icon of Made in Italy and the Italian lifestyle. So my heartfelt thanks go to the Mayor of Rome, Roberto Gualtieri, who has agreed to host this great four-day event in the capital, with tens of thousands of Vespa enthusiasts arriving from around the world.

The heart of VESPA ROMA 2026 – 80 YEARS OF AN ICON will be the Foro Italico and the Stadio dei Marmi stadium, which will be transformed into a Vespa Village for the occasion. Here, Vespa will welcome lovers of the brand to tell its history and showcase its future, with a parade of the rarest and most historic models, together with the current range, as well as the lifestyle collections and countless merchandising opportunities in the special store. But above all with tens of thousands of stories from Vespa lovers arriving from all over the world.

Sponsored by the Municipality of Rome, the four-day festival will be open to everyone – because the Vespa belongs to everyone – with a packed line-up of events, content, surprises and activities. The Main Stage in the Village will host special guests and a non-stop cycle of entertainment, all guaranteed by Radio Deejay and its stable of talents. Naturally, the protagonists will be the Vespisti, with their scooters from every era, and the Vespa Clubs, expected from 60 countries, but all Vespa lovers are invited to the celebration to share their passion for the brand.

THE PROGRAM

THURSDAY JUNE 25

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and the official opening of the Vespa Village at 1:00 pm will mark the start of the festivities. This will be followed by the presentation of the Commemorative Coin issued by the Italian Ministry of Economy & Finance and minted by the Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, and the Poste Italiane first-day cancellation ceremony.

The day will also see the opening of “80 Years of Vespa”, a photo exhibition curated by Giacomo Bretzel, celebrating the brand’s stylistic evolution and its cultural and social impact.

Entertainment organised by Radio Deejay with live music, the Ditonellapiaga showcase exhibition from 9:00 pm, followed by a DJ set by Molella, will be the evening highlights.

FRIDAY JUNE 26

From 10:00 am, the Vespa Village will be in full swing with activities organised by Vespa and its partners. The Vespa Clubs will lead the European Vespa Rally Championship and the Gymkhana World Championship.

The Radio Deejay stage will host guests and entertainment throughout the day, with live performances from 7:00 pm, closing with a DJ set by Wad until 11:30 pm.

SATURDAY JUNE 27

The Grand Parade will take place in the morning, when thousands of Vespa scooters from every era will ride through the streets of Rome across its iconic locations.

A Treasure Hunt at the Village and the Vespa World Club awards ceremony for the Sport and Tourism championships will highlight the rest of the day.

SUNDAY JUNE 28

The Elegance Contest will be one of the most spectacular events, with a parade of the rarest and most prized Vespa models.

The official Village closing ceremony at 3:00 pm will bring the celebrations to an end, accompanied by entertainment from Radio Deejay throughout the day and the departure of Vespa enthusiasts heading home.

It was 1946 when the Vespa appeared on the roads of a Europe swept up in an extraordinary wave of rebirth and creativity. Eighty years later, with millions of scooters on the streets of every continent, the Vespa has become a universal symbol of elegance, design and technology.

A global brand known and loved all over the world, which, with more than two million scooters produced in the last ten years, is currently enjoying one of the most successful periods in its history.

LG Electronics Showcases the Future of AI Home Ecosystem with Vision of a ‘Zero Labor Home’

By 121 News

Chandigarh, June 17, 2026:-LG Electronics (LG) has unveiled its vision for the next generation of AI-powered homes, introducing an advanced AI Home ecosystem designed to simplify everyday life through personalized, intelligent, and seamless experiences.

Driven by LG’s “Affectionate Intelligence,” the AI Home ecosystem is built on three key pillars — AI-powered appliances, ThinQ AI Orchestration, and autonomous home robots. Together, these technologies create a hyper-connected environment capable of understanding household routines, anticipating user needs, and minimizing daily household effort.

Highlighting the growing demand for intelligent home solutions in India, Young Min Hwang, Vice President, Home Appliance Solution, LG Electronics India Limited, said, “India is entering a transformative phase of home appliance premiumization, driven by rising incomes, rapid urbanization, and consumers’ aspirations to modernize their homes. Indian families are increasingly seeking intelligent and connected solutions that enhance convenience, hygiene, and energy efficiency. We are witnessing strong adoption of our premium AI-enabled products across categories.”

LG also highlighted that technologies already available in India, including AI Wash™ 2.0 and ThinQ-enabled appliances, are key milestones in its journey towards achieving the long-term vision of a “Zero Labor Home.” Further strengthening this vision, the company introduced LG CLOiD, its AI-powered autonomous home robot capable of performing household tasks and interacting naturally with users. 

Commenting on this broader vision, Baek Seung-Tae, President of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company, said that by combining decades of hardware expertise with Affectionate Intelligence, we are moving beyond traditional appliances to deliver holistic, user-centric life solutions that solve real-life challenges and make premium urban living more effortless.

With its expanding AI ecosystem and strong manufacturing capabilities in India, LG aims to bring the future of personalized, connected, and convenient AI Home experiences closer to consumers, transforming the way families interact with their living spaces.

Chitkara University Startups Showcase Innovation at Microsoft and IIM Lucknow

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Chandigarh, June 17, 2026:-Demonstrating the growing strength of its entrepreneurial ecosystem, Chitkara University enabled its student startups to showcase their innovative ventures before industry leaders, investors, and academic experts through exclusive startup pitching engagements at Microsoft India and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow.

As part of the Global Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program (GEIP) conducted by the Centre for Entrepreneurship Education & Development (CEED), 24 technology startups from Chitkara University were invited to present their ventures before the Startup & Investment Team at Microsoft's Gurugram office. The startups showcased innovative solutions across Artificial Intelligence, Agritech, HealthTech, Sustainability, Enterprise Technology, Fashion, and other emerging sectors.

The founders received valuable feedback from Microsoft's startup and investment experts on product-market fit, scalability, technology adoption, commercialisation strategies, and investment readiness, helping them refine their ventures for future growth and market success.

In another significant milestone, selected startups from Chitkara University also presented their ventures at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, engaging with faculty experts, startup mentors, and members of the innovation ecosystem. Several startups received strong appreciation for the quality of their innovation, clarity of vision, and market potential.

To recognise their achievement, the participating startup founders were felicitated by Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-founder, Chitkara University, congratulated the students for representing the university on prestigious national platforms and encouraged them to continue pursuing innovation-led entrepreneurship with purpose and perseverance.

Dr. Madhu Chitkara said that entrepreneurship is about transforming ideas into meaningful impact. It is inspiring to see our students confidently present their innovations before leading industry experts and academic institutions such as Microsoft India and IIM Lucknow. These experiences not only validate their ideas but also strengthen their ability to create solutions that address real-world challenges. At Chitkara University, we remain committed to nurturing a culture of innovation, leadership, and enterprise that empowers our students to become job creators and changemakers of tomorrow.

Through initiatives such as GEIP, startup showcases, industry immersions, investor interactions, and global collaborations, Chitkara University continues to nurture the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs, empowering them to transform ideas into scalable ventures capable of creating economic and societal impact.

अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार में कच्चे तेल की कीमतें घटने के बावजूद जनता को राहत नहीं दे रही मोदी सरकार: एच.एस. लक्की

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Chandigarh, June 16, 2026:-चंडीगढ़ प्रदेश कांग्रेस कमेटी के अध्यक्ष एच.एस. लक्की ने केंद्र सरकार से मांग की है कि अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार में कच्चे तेल की कीमतों में आई भारी गिरावट का लाभ तुरंत देश की जनता तक पहुंचाया जाए तथा पेट्रोल, डीजल, घरेलू एलपीजी और कमर्शियल गैस सिलेंडरों की बढ़ी हुई कीमतों को तत्काल प्रभाव से कम किया जाए।

एच.एस. लक्की ने कहा कि हाल ही में अंतरराष्ट्रीय परिस्थितियों में सुधार और अमेरिका तथा ईरान के बीच सकारात्मक समझौते की दिशा में बढ़ रही प्रक्रिया के कारण वैश्विक तेल बाजार में स्थिरता आई है। इसके परिणामस्वरूप कच्चे तेल की कीमतों में उल्लेखनीय गिरावट दर्ज की गई है। जो कीमतें कुछ समय पहले लगभग 100 डॉलर प्रति बैरल तक पहुंच गई थीं, वे अब लगभग 80 डॉलर प्रति बैरल के आसपास आ गई हैं।

लक्की ने कहा कि जब अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार में तेल की कीमतों में वृद्धि हुई थी, तब केंद्र सरकार और तेल कंपनियों ने तत्काल पेट्रोल और डीजल की कीमतों में बढ़ोतरी कर उसका पूरा बोझ आम जनता पर डाल दिया था। लेकिन अब जब कच्चा तेल सस्ता हो रहा है तो सरकार और तेल कंपनियां जनता को राहत देने के बजाय मुनाफाखोरी में लगी हुई हैं।

उन्होंने कहा कि देश का आम नागरिक पहले से ही महंगाई की मार झेल रहा है। खाद्य पदार्थों, बिजली, शिक्षा, स्वास्थ्य और परिवहन की लागत लगातार बढ़ रही है। ऐसे में पेट्रोल, डीजल और रसोई गैस की ऊंची कीमतें आम परिवारों के बजट को और अधिक प्रभावित कर रही हैं। केंद्र सरकार का दायित्व है कि वह जनता के हितों को प्राथमिकता देते हुए तत्काल कीमतों में कटौती करे।

प्रदेश कांग्रेस अध्यक्ष ने कहा कि तेल विपणन कंपनियों ने पिछले वर्षों में भारी मुनाफा कमाया है। इसलिए अब यह तर्क नहीं दिया जा सकता कि कीमतें कम करने की कोई गुंजाइश नहीं है। जिस तेजी से कीमतें बढ़ाई गई थीं, उसी तत्परता के साथ अब उन्हें कम भी किया जाना चाहिए।

एच.एस. लक्की ने कहा कि कांग्रेस पार्टी देश की जनता के साथ मजबूती से खड़ी है और महंगाई के मुद्दे पर सरकार को जवाबदेह बनाने का काम करती रहेगी। उन्होंने चेतावनी देते हुए कहा कि यदि केंद्र सरकार ने जल्द ही पेट्रोल, डीजल और गैस सिलेंडरों की कीमतों में राहत नहीं दी तो कांग्रेस पार्टी देशभर में विरोध प्रदर्शन शुरू करेगी और जनता की आवाज को बुलंद करेगी।

मोदी सरकार को अब मुनाफाखोरी छोड़कर जनता को राहत देने का काम करना चाहिए। देश के करोड़ों लोग सरकार की ओर उम्मीद भरी निगाहों से देख रहे हैं। यह समय जनता को राहत देने का है, न कि उस पर महंगाई का अतिरिक्त बोझ डालने का।

Retired PSCB Employees Move Towards Formation of Welfare Association

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Chandigarh, June 15, 2026:- A meeting of former employees of The Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (PSCB) was held at the Chandigarh Press Club, Chandigarh, under the banner of the Veteran PSCB Employees Association (VPEA).

The participants S. Bhupinder Singh and R C Gawri former additional MD deliberated on the vision and objectives of the proposed Association, which aims to provide a common platform for social interaction, fellowship, mutual support, and the overall welfare of retired PSCB employees. Members wholeheartedly welcomed the initiative and expressed their satisfaction at the establishment of a forum that would foster continued camaraderie, goodwill, and meaningful engagement among former colleagues.

During the meeting, members emphasized the importance of expanding the Association by reaching out to a larger number of retired employees and encouraging their active participation in future activities. The participants assured their full cooperation and support in strengthening the Association’s membership base and outreach efforts.

The members also expressed a keen interest in organizing family get-togethers, cultural programmes, and other social events in the future to further strengthen bonds among members and their families.

The Association placed on record its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Avtar Singh, Senior Journalist, for his valuable support and assistance in arranging the venue for the meeting.

The meeting concluded on a positive and optimistic note, with members reaffirming their commitment to the objectives of the Association and its sustained growth and development in the years ahead.

IndiGo Becomes the First Airline to Commence Operations from Noida International Airport

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Chandigarh, June 15, 2026:- IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, today commenced flight operations from the recently inaugurated Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, becoming the first airline to operate from the National Capital Region’s newest airport. The first flight arrived at NIA from Lucknow today morning, while the first departure was to Bengaluru shortly thereafter.

 

Launching operations to and from NIA marks a significant milestone, for IndiGo, in further strengthening regional connectivity and enhancing travel options for customers across Delhi-NCR and western Uttar Pradesh. IndiGo will directly connect the airport to over 16 destinations across India. This also enables seamless, one-stop connectivity between 14 city pairs like Amritsar to Jodhpur; Bareilly to Bhopal, Jaipur, and Jodhpur; Dharamshala to Jodhpur; Chandigarh to Bareilly, Kishangarh, and Pantnagar; Jammu to Jodhpur; Jaipur to Dharamshala and Pantnagar; Kishangarh to Bhopal; Pantnagar to Jaipur and Jodhpur and so on. These connections are set to enhance access between tier 2 / 3 cities and major metros, making air travel more seamless for customers across India.

 

Aloke Singh, Chief Strategy Officer, IndiGo, said that opening of the Noida International Airport marks a new chapter in India’s aviation story. Delhi NCR now joins a select group of global megacities served by multiple airports. For IndiGo, the privilege of being the launch carrier at NIA is more than a commercial milestone; it is a commitment to western Uttar Pradesh, to the broader Delhi NCR, and the millions of travellers for whom this gateway opens new possibilities. We are proud to be here from day one.

 

Christoph Schnellmann, Vice Chairman, Noida International Airport said that welcoming IndiGo's first flights marks the beginning of a new chapter for Noida International Airport. As our launch carrier, IndiGo will connect NIA to key destinations across India, providing passengers with greater choice and convenience from day one. We look forward to working closely with IndiGo to deliver a seamless travel experience and support the continued growth of aviation, trade and tourism across the region.

 

Strategically located along the Yamuna Expressway, Noida International Airport is poised to become a key aviation and logistics hub complementing existing capacity in the region. With the addition of NIA, IndiGo will now serve all three airports in the NCR – Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi), Hindon Airport (Ghaziabad), and Noida International Airport (Noida).

 

Customers can book flights through IndiGo’s official website www.goIndiGo.in, mobile application, or authorised travel partners.

 

Schedule of flights to/from Noida International Airport (NIA)

Sector

Flight No.

Days of Operation

Departure

Arrival

Special inaugural flights on 15 June 2026

Lucknow – Noida

6E 2278

15 June 2026

07:05

08:05

Noida – Bengaluru

6E 2278

15 June 2026

08:35

11:05

Bengaluru – Noida

6E 2279

15 June 2026

15:45

18:20

Noida – Lucknow

6E 2279

15 June 2026

18:55

20:00

Effective from 15 June 2026

Hyderabad – Noida

6E 2490

Daily

06:25

08:35

Noida – Amritsar

6E 2490

Daily

10:10

11:25

Amritsar – Noida

6E 2491

Daily

11:55

13:10

Noida – Hyderabad

6E 2491

Daily

14:50

16:50

Effective from 16 June 2026

Bengaluru – Noida

6E 2455

Daily

06:15

08:50

Noida – Jammu

6E 2455

Daily

10:05

11:25

Jammu – Noida

6E 2456

Daily

12:10

13:30

Noida – Bengaluru

6E 2456

Daily

14:40

17:20

Effective from 01 July 2026

Amritsar-Noida

6E 2491

Daily

11:55

13:20

Noida-Amritsar

6E 2490

Daily

10:10

11:25

Bareilly-Noida

6E 7627

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

12:05

13:00

Noida-Bareilly

6E 7626

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

10:30

11:20

Bhopal-Noida

6E 7654

Daily

19:30

21:25

Noida-Bhopal

6E 7653

Daily

17:20

18:50

Bengaluru-Noida

6E 2455

Daily

6:15

8:50

Noida-Bengaluru

6E 2456

Daily

14:45

17:30

Dehradun-Noida

6E 7645

Daily

20:30

21:35

Noida-Dehradun

6E 7644

Daily

19:10

20:10

Dharamshala-Noida

6E 7672

Daily

12:00

13:40

Noida-Dharamshala

6E 7671

Daily

9:55

11:40

Noida-Hyderabad

6E 2491

Daily

14:50

16:50

Hyderabad-Noida

6E 2490

Daily

6:25

8:30

Noida-Chandigarh

6E 7655

Daily

6:10

7:10

Chandigarh-Noida

6E 7656

Daily

7:30

8:35

Noida-Jammu

6E 2455

Daily

10:05

11:20

Jammu-Noida

6E 2456

Daily

12:10

13:30

Noida-Jaipur

6E 7642

Daily

15:45

16:40

Jaipur-Noida

6E 7647

Daily

7:35

8:25

Jaipur-Noida

6E 7643

Daily

17:05

18:05

Noida-Jodhpur

6E 7675

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

14:40

16:20

Jodhpur-Noida

6E 7676

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday

12:20

14:00

Noida-Lucknow

6E 7624

Daily

5:50

7:00

Noida-Lucknow

6E 7628

Daily

15:05

16:15

Lucknow-Noida

6E 7625

Daily

7:25

8:40

Lucknow-Noida

6E 7629

Daily

21:40

22:50

Noida-Pantnagar

6E 7667

Daily

10:20

11:10

Noida-Pantnagar

6E 7607

Daily

12:50

13:40

Pantnagar-Noida

6E 7668

Daily

11:30

12:20

Pantnagar-Noida

6E 7608

Daily

14:00

14:50

Effective from 02 July 2026

Noida-Kishangarh

6E 7626

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

10:30

11:35

Kishangarh-Noida

6E 7627

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

11:55

13:05

Noida-Jaipur

6E 7646

Daily

6:20

7:15

Effective from 13 July 2026

Noida-Chandigarh

6E 5197

Monday, Tuesday

9:55

10:55

Chandigarh-Noida

6E 5198

Monday, Tuesday

12:20

13:35

* All timings are in local time zones

** Schedule is subject to all regulatory approvals.

सेक्टर-36 के विकास को मिली नई गति, जसबीर सिंह बंटी की मेहनत से शुरू हुआ पेवर ब्लॉक प्रोजेक्ट

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Chandigarh, June 15, 2026:-

सेक्टर -36 के निवासियों की वर्षों पुरानी मांग को पूरा करते हुए नगर निगम चंडीगढ़ द्वारा विभिन्न पार्कों के बाहर पेवर ब्लॉक लगाने एवं मरम्मत कार्य का शुभारंभ कर दिया गया। इस महत्वपूर्ण विकास कार्य के लिए क्षेत्रवासियों ने एरिया पार्षद एवं पूर्व सीनियर डिप्टी मेयर जसबीर सिंह बंटी का आभार व्यक्त किया।

सेक्टर-36 रेजिडेंट्स वेलफेयर एसोसिएशन के प्रधान मेजर जनरल सी.एस. बेबली ने बताया कि पार्कों के बाहर लगे पेवर ब्लॉक लंबे समय से क्षतिग्रस्त थे और उनकी व्यापक मरम्मत की आवश्यकता महसूस की जा रही थी। उन्होंने कहा कि जसबीर सिंह बंटी ने इस मुद्दे को लगातार नगर निगम अधिकारियों के समक्ष उठाया तथा कई बार मौके का निरीक्षण कर अधिकारियों को आवश्यक दिशा-निर्देश दिए, जिसके परिणामस्वरूप यह कार्य शुरू हो सका।

उन्होंने बताया कि सेक्टर के सभी पार्कों के बाहर 70:30 के अनुपात में पुराने पेवर ब्लॉकों की मरम्मत और नए ब्लॉकों की स्थापना की जाएगी। पुराने एवं क्षतिग्रस्त ब्लॉकों को हटाकर उच्च गुणवत्ता वाले नए पेवर ब्लॉक लगाए जाएंगे तथा यह सुनिश्चित किया जाएगा कि किसी भी स्थान पर खराब या टूटी सामग्री का उपयोग न हो।

मेजर जनरल सी.एस. बबली ने कहा कि जसबीर सिंह बंटी क्षेत्र के विकास कार्यों के प्रति सदैव सक्रिय और समर्पित रहते हैं। उनकी निरंतर मेहनत और जनहित के प्रति प्रतिबद्धता के कारण यह महत्वपूर्ण परियोजना संभव हो पाई है। इस कार्य के पूरा होने से वरिष्ठ नागरिकों, महिलाओं, बच्चों तथा पार्कों में आने वाले सभी लोगों को बेहतर सुविधाएं मिलेंगी और सेक्टर-36 की सुंदरता में भी उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि होगी।

क्षेत्रवासियों ने जसबीर सिंह बंटी तथा नगर निगम प्रशासन का धन्यवाद करते हुए आशा व्यक्त की कि भविष्य में भी सेक्टर-36 के विकास एवं जनसुविधाओं से जुड़े कार्य इसी प्रकार प्राथमिकता के आधार पर जारी रहेंगे।यह शीर्षक अखबारों के लिए प्रभावशाली और जनहित कार्यों को प्रमुखता से दर्शाने वाला है।

हाउस मीटिंग न बुलाने से चंडीगढ़ के विकास कार्य प्रभावित, मेयर जवाब दें: जसबीर सिंह बंटी

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Chandigarh, June 13, 2026:- चंडीगढ़ नगर निगम की अप्रैल 2026 के बाद से हाउस मीटिंग न बुलाए जाने पर पूर्व सीनियर डिप्टी मेयर एवं वार्ड नं. 24 के पार्षद जसबीर सिंह बंटी ने गंभीर चिंता व्यक्त करते हुए कहा कि इससे शहर के अनेक महत्वपूर्ण विकास कार्य प्रभावित हो रहे हैं और जनता के हितों से जुड़े कई मुद्दे लंबित पड़े हैं।

जसबीर सिंह बंटी ने कहा कि नगर निगम की हाउस मीटिंग लोकतांत्रिक व्यवस्था की आधारशिला है, जहां शहर के विकास, बुनियादी सुविधाओं और जनहित से जुड़े प्रस्तावों पर चर्चा कर निर्णय लिए जाते हैं। लेकिन पिछले कई महीनों से हाउस मीटिंग न होने के कारण अनेक परियोजनाएं और विकास कार्य मंजूरी के इंतजार में रुके हुए हैं, जिसका सीधा असर शहरवासियों पर पड़ रहा है।

उन्होंने कहा कि हाल ही में ऋषिकेश में मेयर सौरभ जोशी द्वारा दिया गया यह बयान कि “चंडीगढ़ में मेयर से ज्यादा शक्तिशाली उसका चपरासी है” अत्यंत दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण और चिंताजनक है। यदि मेयर स्वयं को इतना शक्तिहीन महसूस करते हैं कि वे अपने अधिकारों का प्रभावी ढंग से उपयोग नहीं कर पा रहे हैं, तो उन्हें जनता के सामने स्थिति स्पष्ट करनी चाहिए। यदि वे अपने दायित्वों का निर्वहन करने में असमर्थ हैं, तो नैतिक आधार पर अपने पद पर पुनर्विचार करना चाहिए।

बंटी ने कहा कि पूर्व में अक्सर विकास कार्यों में देरी का कारण वित्तीय संसाधनों की कमी बताया जाता था, जबकि वर्तमान में नगर निगम के पास पर्याप्त फंड उपलब्ध हैं। इसके बावजूद हाउस मीटिंग न बुलाए जाने से विकास कार्यों का अटकना प्रशासनिक विफलता को दर्शाता है।

उन्होंने चंडीगढ़ के प्रशासक गुलाब चंद कटारिया से आग्रह किया कि शहर के विकास और जनहित को सर्वोच्च प्राथमिकता देते हुए नगर निगम की हाउस मीटिंग शीघ्र बुलाई जाए, ताकि लंबित प्रस्तावों को मंजूरी मिल सके और रुके हुए विकास कार्यों को गति प्रदान की जा सके।

जसबीर सिंह बंटी ने कहा कि नगर निगम का मूल उद्देश्य नागरिकों को बेहतर सुविधाएं उपलब्ध कराना और शहर के विकास को सुनिश्चित करना है। वर्तमान स्थिति में राजनीतिक और प्रशासनिक कारणों से विकास कार्य प्रभावित होना दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है। उन्होंने प्रशासन से इस विषय में तत्काल हस्तक्षेप कर आवश्यक कदम उठाने की मांग की।

Stronger Enforcement, Stakeholder Collaboration Essential to Combat Counterfeiting & Smuggling: Special DGP, Punjab

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Jalandhar, June 12, 2026:-Amardeep Singh Rai, Special Director General of Police, Punjab while addressing a session on capacity building programme for police officers on ‘Tackling Counterfeiting and Smuggling: Strategies for Effective Enforcement’ at Police Academy ,  Phillaur on Friday stressed that illicit trade has emerged as a complex challenge with far-reaching economic and social consequences.

The programme, which was organized by FICCI-CASCADE, brought together senior police officers, government officials, legal experts and industry representatives to deliberate on the growing threat posed by counterfeiting, smuggling and other forms of illicit trade.

Counterfeiting and smuggling not only undermine legitimate businesses and government revenues but also threaten consumer safety and fuel illegal networks, Rai said.

Tackling these challenges requires robust enforcement, continuous capacity building and coordinated action among government agencies, law enforcement authorities and industry stakeholders, he asserted.

During the occasion, Mohammed Tayyab, Secretary, Jails Department, Government of Punjab, highlighted the importance of institutional preparedness in addressing economic offences.

He said that as illicit trade networks become increasingly sophisticated, enforcement agencies must remain equipped with the knowledge, skills and tools required to effectively detect, investigate and prevent such crimes. Capacity-building initiatives play a vital role in strengthening this preparedness.

Ankurjeet Singh, Additional Secretary Home, Government of Punjab, said that counterfeiting and smuggling have evolved beyond conventional economic crimes and are increasingly linked to organised criminal activities.

He said that effective enforcement today requires a combination of intelligence-led policing, inter-agency cooperation and awareness of emerging trends in illicit trade. Strengthening the capabilities of frontline officers is critical to safeguarding the economy and protecting citizens from the harmful effects of counterfeit and smuggled goods.

Deep Chand, Advisor, FICCI CASCADE and Former Special Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, said that illicit trade continues to inflict significant losses on legitimate businesses while creating serious challenges for law enforcement agencies.

He added that counterfeiting and smuggling distort fair market competition, deprive governments of revenue and expose consumers to unsafe products. Through sustained engagement with enforcement agencies and policymakers, FICCI CASCADE is committed to strengthening awareness and building institutional capacity to address these challenges effectively.

Ashish Paul, Vice President – Corporate Affairs, ITC Ltd. while underscoring the importance of partnerships in combating illicit trade said that the meaningful progress requires close cooperation between industry, law enforcement agencies and government institutions.

FICCI CASCADE has been working closely with government bodies, enforcement agencies, industry stakeholders and civil society to raise awareness about the adverse impact of illicit trade and strengthen enforcement capabilities across the country.