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The Star
08-07-2025
- The Star
PJ residents mark success of community-led patrols
(Left) Balbir (standing far left), Danker (standing sixth from left) with Section 10 RA committee members. — Photos: CHAN TAK KONG/ The Star SECTION 10, a multiracial neighbourhood in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, is proving that strong community spirit is the best defence against challenges. This residential area, established in the 1960s, has successfully re-energised its community patrolling efforts post-pandemic. The Section 10 Residents Association (RA) celebrated this togetherness in its 13th muhibbah dinner. The dinner, at SMJK Katholik, was attended by Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Shahrulnizam Ja'afar, Bukit Gasing assemblyman Rajiv Rishyakaran and Church of St Francis Xavier parish priest Rev Father Alvin Ng Sze Syn. (Above) ACP Shahrulnizam having a chat with PJ residents at the dinner. RA community safety head Balbir Singh shared how residents, in collaboration with the police, are actively safeguarding their homes. 'We rotate among 10 active residents for the patrolling sessions, working alongside the police's Motorised Patrol Unit,' he said. With no guarded or gated system, these community-led patrols are crucial, said Balbir. 'In the past, we faced petty thefts because our neighbourhood is connected to open spaces like the park,' he added. Adding another layer of security, the neighbourhood boasts 20 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras and four control stations strategically placed within residents' homes, said Section 10 RA chairman Ronald Danker. He said this initiative had been in place for a decade. Danker said the yearly maintenance cost for the CCTV system was approximately RM10,000. Despite challenges like lightning strikes and general wear and tear, he emphasised its value. 'The cost of maintenance is high, but we find the CCTVs useful to have in the neighbourhood. 'Sometimes the police even ask to view the CCTV footage for their investigations,' Danker said. About 115 residents attended the event, which was partly sponsored by businesses in the neighbourhood.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Mohali: Dr Balbir emphasises dengue prevention, urges Village Health Committees to act
Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh on Friday appealed to Village Health Committees to take proactive measures in protecting communities from dengue, chikangunya, and malaria. Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh launched the state-level campaign, 'Har Shukarvar, Village Health Committees Karangein Dengue Te Vaar', and released awareness posters for public dissemination. (HT File) Dr Balbir was leading an awareness drive under the state-level campaign 'Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Vaar' in Barmajra village, near Mohali, where he conducted door-to-door visits to educate residents about preventive measures against fever and the importance of destroying mosquito breeding grounds. Dr Balbir emphasised that the Aedes mosquito, which spreads dengue, breeds in clean stagnant water, and that draining such water once a week can effectively halt its lifecycle. He also urged residents to regularly clean and empty water containers such as coolers, refrigerator trays, and flowerpots, every Friday, to prevent mosquito breeding. 'If every household empties stagnant clean water once a week, we can prevent the spread of dengue not just in our homes, but across our communities,' he said. The minister explained that Village Health Committees, which include panchayat members, schoolteachers, anganwadi workers, and ASHA workers, are instrumental in spreading awareness. He also shared that he personally visits different villages every Friday to motivate people to participate in the campaign. Before presiding over a meeting with the Village Health Committee at Government School Barmajra, Dr Balbir launched the state-level campaign, 'Har Shukarvar, Village Health Committees Karangein Dengue Te Vaar', and released awareness posters for public dissemination. During an interaction with school students, Dr Balbir stressed the importance of personal hygiene and nutrition. He also advised students to wash their hands before eating, maintain dental and eye hygiene, and eat nutritious food. He also directed school staff to remain alert to students' health, encouraging them to inform health teams during routine check-ups if any child shows symptoms of illness.
Hindustan Times
04-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 5 held with 5.3kg heroin, 2kg opium
The Jalandhar commissionerate police have arrested five persons and recovered 5.3kg of heroin and 2kg of opium from their possession. Accused Balbir is a habitual drug peddler, say police. (HT File) Commissioner of police Dhanpreet Kaur Randhawa said a crime branch team nabbed Amritsar resident Balbir Singh during a special operation in the Dashmesh Nagar area. 'Accused Balbir is a habitual drug peddler as one case under the NDPS act was registered against him in Amritsar city,' she said. Randhawa added that in a parallel operation, a team from the CIA staff, on routine patrolling in the Transport Nagar area, apprehended three drug peddlers, identified as Sushil Kumar of Tanda in Hoshiarpur, Mandeep Singh of Jalandhar and Gagandeep Singh of Ferozepur. The police team recovered 2kg opium from their possession. In another case, police seized 258gm of heroin and a country made pistol from the accused Harjinder Singh during special checking on Maqsudan road.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Punjab health minister inspects civil hospital
Jun 24, 2025 05:40 AM IST Health and family welfare minister of Punjab, Dr Balbir Singh reached the civil hospital here on Monday to inspect the facilities and assess the quality of services at the facility. Punjab health minister Balbir Singh interacting with patients in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo) During the inspection, the minister took serious note of recent incidents of theft, including the stolen cover of water tanks, allegedly removed with malicious intent. Expressing strong disapproval, the minister immediately directed police officials to take swift action and ensure the culprits are arrested at the earliest. He emphasised a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of malpractice or negligence in public health institutions. Dr Balbir toured various wards during the visit, interacting with patients and their families to gather firsthand feedback on hospital services. He assured them of the government's commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring accessible, quality treatment for all. Issuing a stern warning against corruption, the health minister declared, 'If any employee is found taking bribes for work, strict disciplinary action will be taken immediately.' He urged hospital staff to uphold integrity and reminded them, 'This is your hospital, and it is your responsibility to run it with honesty and dedication.' He instructed the hospital authorities to ensure that all facilities are well-maintained and that patient care remains the top priority. Speaking on dengue prevention, the minister stated that health department teams are actively conducting door-to-door inspections to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and raise awareness about symptoms and preventive measures. He appealed to the public to actively participate in the 'Har Shukarvaar, Dengue Te Vaar' campaign and follow departmental instructions to help curb the spread of the disease.
