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Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jalandhar leads country in NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme
In a significant milestone, Jalandhar district has bagged the first prize in the country (Zone II) under NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), earning a development grant of ₹1.5 crore to further improve key parameters in Shahkot block. The ₹ 1.5 crore award money will be spent on development work across various sectors in Jalandhar's Shahkot block, including health, education, nutrition, agriculture and basic infrastructure. (HT) Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal presented the district's achievements during a video conference with NITI Aayog officials, detailing the focused interventions made to uplift Shahkot's performance across key parameters. 'This award money will be spent on development work across various sectors in the block, including health, education, nutrition, agriculture and basic infrastructure,' Aggarwal said. The deputy commissioner attributed this success to a slew of initiatives undertaken in Shahkot over the past few months, which resulted in a marked improvement in performance indicators, making it the top-performing aspirational block in the country (Zone II). The central government had launched the Aspirational Blocks Programme on January 7, 2023, during the second National Conference of Chief Secretaries. The programme aims to improve governance and enhance the quality of life in India's remotest and underdeveloped blocks, focusing on uplifting them through measurable and sustainable development.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Direct Adampur-Mumbai flight takes off
Jul 03, 2025 07:20 AM IST In a major boost to the industrial sector, a direct flight from Jalandhar's Adampur airport to Mumbai has started operations from Wednesday. The first IndiGo flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reached Adampur at 3.15pm. (HT File) The first IndiGo flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reached Adampur at 3.15pm. Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said the service would prove to be a game-changer for the NRIs and industrial hub of Punjab. He highlighted that passengers can now conveniently access domestic and international destinations through connecting flights such as Amsterdam, Goa, and Chennai via Mumbai, ensuring better connectivity for travellers. Aggarwal said that discussions with airline operators are on to start flights from Adampur to New Delhi, which would further cater to the travel needs of the entire Doaba region, expecting positive outcomes in coming days. He urged NRIs and the business community to take maximum advantage of the Mumbai flight for their travel needs.
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Did Class 10 and 12 Toppers Spend A Day With Top Cops In Punjab?
Last Updated: Punjab's Class 10 and 12 toppers got a unique chance to spend a day with senior district officials under the state's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative to learn about governance Punjab's top-performing Class 10 and 12 students recently got a unique opportunity to spend a day with senior district officials as part of a new initiative by the state government. The programme, titled 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' (One Day With DC/SSP), aims to provide meritorious students from government schools with a first-hand experience of public administration, discipline, and service. Under this initiative, toppers were invited to interact with high-ranking officials such as Deputy Commissioners (DC), Police Commissioners (CP), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP). On Monday, the DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala, along with the CP of Jalandhar and the SSP of Kapurthala, spent the day with their district's top students. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent time with Class 12 (Non-Medical) toppers, Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were taken on a guided tour of the DC office, SDM court, Seva Kendra, and the sub-registrar's office, where the administrative processes were explained in detail. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur met with Class 10 toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering them insights into police work, law and order, and public safety. Amritsar DC Sakshi Sahni hosted Class 10 toppers Mehrpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%) for lunch at her residence. Sharing her journey into civil services, she advised students to choose careers based on passion, not pressure. 'True happiness lies in helping others and contributing to society, not just in earning a salary," she said. In Hoshiarpur, DC Ashika Jain met Class 10 toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Mantavy Singh (96.61%). She spoke to them about leadership, the functioning of district administration, and the value of serving the public. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal met with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravneet Kaur, and Tania. He encouraged them to remain dedicated and to never give up on their goals. SSP Gaurav Tura, who interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljit Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), also motivated them to continue striving for excellence in their chosen fields. This initiative by the Punjab government aims not only to honour academic excellence but also to inspire the next generation of leaders by giving them a glimpse into public service and governance. First Published: May 27, 2025, 14:26 IST
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Class 10, 12 toppers spend a day with top bureaucrats
The Class 10 and 12 toppers of Punjab government schools spent the day with deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs), as part of the state government's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative. The initiative aims at giving the youngsters an insight into the working of the administration and also help them draw inspiration from the lives of these top bureaucrats Jalandhar DC Himanshu Aggarwal engaged with the Class-12 toppers of the district -- Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.60%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.40%), all of the non-medical stream. He took them on a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, sub-registrar's office, and briefed them about the registration process. Jalandhar police commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur spent the day with Class 10 district toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%) and Neelu Kumari (97.54%). Amritsar DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class 10 district toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%) and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). Sawhney shared with them her journey of becoming a DC and encouraged them to choose their careers without giving in to any external pressure. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal spent the day with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania. He shared his IAS journey and advised them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%) and Anjali Kumari (95.84%).
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Class X, XII toppers get a taste of civil services, spend day with top officers in 4 Punjab districts
1 2 3 Chandigarh: Under the 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative launched by the Punjab govt, top-performing Class X and XII students from govt schools will spend a day with senior bureaucrats, including deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs). The DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala, CP of Jalandhar, and SSP of Kapurthala on Monday hosted their districts' toppers, offering them firsthand exposure to governance, discipline, and public service delivery. The officers also shared personal stories of their struggles, achievements, and challenges to give students deeper insights into public administration. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent the day with Class XII non-medical toppers Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were given a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, and sub-registrar office, where they were briefed on the registration process. In Jalandhar, CP Dhanpreet Kaur engaged with Class X toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering insights into law enforcement and the role of police in maintaining public order. In Amritsar, DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class X toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Over lunch at her residence, she shared her journey to the civil services, highlighting the importance of choosing a career based on passion rather than pressure. She emphasized that real fulfilment came not from salary, but from internal satisfaction and the opportunity to serve others. She also stated that serving as part of the Indian Administrative Service gave her an opportunity to do something beyond herself and to make a difference in her own way by helping others, which brought her immense satisfaction. The students got to sit with the DC, do office work, listen to people's problems, and learn about the office's workings. Sakshi also invited the students to her house for lunch and gifted them books on their return, wishing them well for future endeavours. Teachers of these schools were also present. In Hoshiarpur, DC Aashika Jain spent the day with Class X toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Manatvay Singh (96.61%). She introduced them to the workings of district administration, principles of leadership, and the value of public service. In Kapurthala, DC Amit Kumar Panchal interacted with Class XII toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania, encouraging them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora engaged with Class X toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), motivating them to pursue excellence in their chosen fields. (Inputs from Amritsar)
