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  • 1 dying, 25 new Covid circumstances in Tricity, 388 lively now

    By: Express News Service | Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula |
    July 5, 2021 3:29:54 am
    The Tricity reported one Covid-related dying and 25 new coronavirus circumstances on Sunday. At current, there are 388 lively circumstances right here.
    Mohali: 13 circumstances, no dying
    As many as 13 optimistic COVID-19 circumstances had been reported in Mohali district on Sunday, taking the whole variety of circumstances to 68,311 with 205 lively circumstances. No dying was reported as a result of an infection.
    The district has reported a complete of 1,051 deaths thus far.
    Deputy Commissioner Girish Dayalan mentioned {that a} most of seven circumstances had been reported from Mohali (city), adopted by three from Kharar and one every from Kurali, Gharuan and Dhakoli.
    The DC added {that a} complete of 29 sufferers had recovered from the an infection and had been discharged from hospitals or dwelling isolation. A complete of 67,055 sufferers had been discharged thus far.
    Chandigarh: 10 new circumstances, no dying
    Chandigarh reported 10 new Covid-19 circumstances on Sunday, taking the tally of circumstances to 61,728. There are 143 lively circumstances right here at current, with a mean of 11 optimistic circumstances previously seven days and 0.80 per cent positivity charge. The metropolis didn’t report any Covid-related deaths, nevertheless, 808 folks have succumbed to the illness right here. In the final 24 hours, 1,253 samples have been examined and 16 sufferers have been discharged from varied services. As a part of the on-going Covid-19 vaccination drive, 6,361 folks had been vaccinated in the course of the day.

    Panchkula: 2 new circumstances, 1 dying
    A TOTAL of two new Covid-19 optimistic circumstances had been reported in Panchkula on Sunday together with one Covid- associated dying.
    A 65-year-old lady, resident of Tharwa, who was affected by cardiac illness, succumbed to the virus.
    The lively case tally, which began rising in March, soared above the two,500-mark on April 23, earlier than beginning to slowly decline, falling under 100 for the primary time in 4 months on June 21. It was recorded at 40 on Sunday. The restoration charge stood at 98.6 per cent.

    A complete of 40,261 circumstances have thus far been reported from the district, of which 30,597 hail from Panchkula itself. As many as 376 folks have succumbed to the virus right here.
    The district has carried out 367,816 assessments thus far, with at the least 711 samples examined on Saturday. The positivity charge stood at 0.2 per cent.

  • Two succumb to Covid-19 in Panchkula, no deaths in Chandigarh and Mohali

    By: Express News Service | Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula |
    Updated: June 21, 2021 3:34:45 am
    The Tricity reported two Covid-19 deaths, each from Panchkula, on Sunday, whereas as many as 57 folks examined constructive for the virus. At current, there are 924 lively circumstances right here.
    Panchkuka: 2 deaths, 8 circumstances
    The district noticed eight Covid circumstances together with two new deaths. A 55-year-old man, resident of Kharak Mangoli, affected by hypertension and diabetes and a 48-year-old lady, resident of Khatoli affected by kidney illness succumbed to the virus.
    Of the eight new circumstances, 5 have been added to the district rely whereas the remaining have been added to exterior district tally.
    The lively case tally was recorded at 102, whereas the restoration fee stood at 98.45 per cent with 30,054 recoveries. The positivity fee dropped right down to 0.7 per cent on Sunday.
    A complete of 40,183 circumstances have thus far been reported from the district, of which 30,526 hail from Panchkula itself, whereas 370 folks have additionally succumbed to the virus.
    The district has carried out 356,244 assessments thus far, with at the least 703 samples being collected on Saturday.
    Mohali: 27 new circumstances, no deaths
    For the second consecutive day, the district didn’t report any Covid-related demise. As many as 27 new circumstances have been additionally reported, taking the full variety of circumstances within the district to 68,037 with 469 lively circumstances.
    DC Girish Dayalan stated {that a} most of eight circumstances have been reported from Kharar, adopted by six from Mohali (city), 4 every from Derabassi and Dhakoli, three from Boothgarh, and one every from Banur and Lalru.
    The DC stated that 47 sufferers have been additionally discharged after recovering from the an infection, including {that a} whole of 66,531 sufferers had been cured within the district thus far.
    Chandigarh: 22 new circumstances, no deaths
    Chandigarh reported 22 new Covid-19 circumstances on Sunday, taking the tally of circumstances to 61,430. There are 353 lively circumstances right here at current. No Covid-related deaths have been reported within the metropolis as per official bulletin, nevertheless, at the least 806 folks have succumbed to the illness right here until now. As many as 1,775 samples have been examined within the final 24 hours. Meanwhile, 70 sufferers have been discharged from numerous services and three,215 folks have been vaccinated on Sunday.

  • BJP requires probe into ‘vaccine profiteering’

    The BJP on Saturday known as for an investigation into alleged “profiteering” by the Congress authorities in Punjab, accusing it of promoting Covid-19 vaccines to non-public hospitals at larger costs.
    Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri mentioned that communications throughout the Punjab authorities confirmed that it procured Covishield vaccines for Rs 412 per dose however offered it to non-public hospitals for Rs 1,000 and which in flip charged individuals Rs 1,560 for every dose. “Two private hospitals in Mohali charged people Rs 3,000 and Rs 3,200 per dose,” he mentioned.
    Puri mentioned, “The state government’s decision to withdraw the order (on vaccines) shows that there was something fishy,” referring to the Punjab authorities’s determination to withdraw its earlier order offering one-time, restricted vaccine doses to non-public hospitals for the 18-44 years age bracket. “Government profiteering should stop,” he mentioned.

    Taking a dig at Congress president Sonia Gandhi and get together chief Rahul Gandhi, Puri mentioned they questioned the Modi authorities over the vaccine provide when their authorities in Punjab was indulging in alleged profiteering to the tune of Rs 38 crore.

  • Six die of oxygen scarcity at Amritsar hospital, district administration blamed; probe on

    Six sufferers, 4 of whom had been Covid-positive, died attributable to scarcity of oxygen at a personal hospital in Amritsar on Saturday.
    Ram Piyari (80), Didar Singh (86) and Kulwant Singh from Amritsar, Kawaljit Kaur and Gurpreet Singh from Gurdaspur, and Sukhdev Singh from Tarn Taran died gasping for oxygen at Neelkanth Hospital on the intervening night time of April 23 and 24.
    Hospital authorities blamed the district administration for the deaths, claiming that their pleas for oxygen fell on deaf ears.
    Following the tragedy, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered a probe into the circumstances resulting in the deaths on the hospital, which prima facie appeared to have flouted orders given to all personal hospitals with oxygen scarcity to shift their sufferers to the Government Medical College.
    The CM additionally ordered shutdown of the state’s iron and metal industries to divert oxygen for medical use, in addition to calling for establishing oxygen management rooms on the state and district ranges.
    Following the CM’s orders, the Amritsar DC has arrange a 2-member committee, comprising a PCS officer, Dr Rajat Oberoi (Deputy Director Local Bodies), who can be incharge of the dying evaluation committee, and Civil Surgeon, Amritsar, to probe the matter.
    The hospital administration has alleged that district administration acquired all oxygen crops in Amritsar to provide oxygen to the Government Medical College.
    Civil Surgeon Charanjit Singh, when contacted, mentioned, “We are checking the hospital’s records. They told us that four patients were Covid positive, while two were on oxygen support for other ailments.”
    On the hospital’s allegations, he mentioned, “We are receiving demand for oxygen from private hospitals every day, and it is forwarded to the state. The oxygen shortage started from last two to three days. But we are managing it”
    But hospital officers claimed that the district administration failed to reply to their determined requires oxygen cylinders for 48 hours.
    Relatives of the deceased sufferers alleged that they had been informed to signal papers absolving the hospital of accountability if their affected person died attributable to scarcity of oxygen. Narinder Kumar, a relative of Ram Piyari, mentioned, “We were informed about the death of our patient around 1am. Earlier, they had told us that she was recovering. They had claimed to have sufficient oxygen at the time of admission. Many hospitals turned us away as they said they didn’t have oxygen. But here we were told that there was no shortage of oxygen.”
    Amritpal Singh Bajwa, Congress sarpanch of Nangal village in Gurdaspur, who misplaced his cousin, mentioned, “Patients were folding their hands before doctors and nurses to save them. We paid Rs 45,000 per day for treatment. Instead of giving us the dead body, they were asking us to clear the dues.”
    Neelkanth Hospital MD Sunil Devgan mentioned: “Our minimum requirement was of 50 cylinders, but we couldn’t arrange it. We told the attendants of patients to take them to other hospitals as we were facing difficulty in getting oxygen.”
    Devgan claimed, “The crisis built up during the last 48 hours. I approached every possible source in government and private sector. I didn’t sleep during the last two days, but couldn’t manage oxygen. Police has been deployed outside oxygen vendors and no private hospital is allowed to lift any cylinders. I had also sent men to Jammu for cylinders but to no avail.”

    Two days earlier than this tragedy, Medical Education Minister and Amritsar Central MLA OP Soni, had claimed that there was no scarcity of oxygen within the district. But after these six deaths, Soni mentioned, “Oxygen supply situation is like next to death in Amritsar.”
    Soni, nevertheless, squarely blamed the personal hospital for the six deaths. “This has happened due to negligence of hospital administration… We have set up an inquiry committee to probe the issue.”

    However, in the course of the press convention on Saturday, Soni admitted that he additionally obtained determined name for oxygen from one other personal hospital, Medicity.
    “They (Medicity) told me they had just one hour if oxygen left with 19 patients admitted. They were immediately provided 20 oxygen cylinders… There is no discrimination with private hospitals. It is our responsibility to arrange oxygen,” mentioned Soni.

  • Death charge low, however new Covid infections spiral in Punjab

    Even as well being officers of Punjab are seeing a silver lining within the decrease dying charge through the current wave of coronavirus as in comparison with the primary, the state recorded its highest ever single-day leap in case depend with a file 6,762 circumstances on Friday, a spike of 23.93 per cent over 5,456 circumstances recorded on Thursday. The variety of deceased stood at 8,264 because the pandemic started, with 76 deaths being recorded on Friday.
    The common Covid fatality charge of Punjab, which stood at round 2.6 per cent because the virus outbreak, has dropped to 2 per cent through the second wave, and was just one.4 per cent final week. The state additionally has a promising restoration charge of 84.7 per cent.
    “The average death rate in Punjab is around 2.6 per cent since the Covid-19 outbreak. But it came down to 2 per cent in 2021 and further dipped to 1.4 per cent last week,” stated Dr Rajesh Bhaskar, the state Covid-19 nodal officer. The nationwide CFR stands at 1.15%.
    While the dying charge could also be decrease than the primary (in August-September final 12 months) wave, the rising variety of sufferers on ventilator and oxygen assist signifies that it may be too early to achieve any conclusion.
    Data evaluation reveals that the variety of sufferers on ventilator and oxygen assist has been continually growing because the surge in circumstances began since February final week.
    On February 25, there have been simply 11 sufferers who had been on ventilator assist and 82 on oxygen assist. Eighteen days afterward March 16, the quantity elevated to 26 on ventilator and 272 on oxygen assist. As circumstances continued to surge, there have been 33 sufferers on ventilator and 334 on oxygen assist on April 1.
    On Friday (April 23), the day Punjab witnessed its steepest ever hike in contemporary Covid circumstances, since pandemic began final 12 months — 23.93% enhance in contemporary circumstances inside 24 hours — there have been 44 sufferers on ventilator and not less than 527 on oxygen assist. Punjab recorded the very best ever single day case depend Friday — 6,762 contemporary circumstances in 24 hours, that’s 23.93 per cent increased than 5,456 circumstances recorded on Thursday.

    However, the very best single-day dying depend in second wave is 84 until now (on April 19) whereas within the first wave, the very best toll in a day was 106 on September 2 final 12 months.
    “Our problem is that people are coming to hospitals when it is difficult for them to breathe. This is the reason we have more Level-3 bed occupancy than Level-2. It is important that people should report as soon as they experience any symptoms. We will test them and assess whether they need to stay at home or get admitted to hospital,” stated Bhaskar.

    Amardeep Singh Cheema, Chairman, Punjab Health Systems Corporation, identified that Punjab has simply 31 per cent occupancy in Level-2 beds and 48 per cent in Level-3 beds.
    “It shows that people are not reporting in time,” he stated.

  • In Punjab, each second contaminated individual beneath 40

    Every second individual contaminated by Covid-19 in Punjab, which is witnessing a second wave of the contagion, is beneath 40 years of age. An evaluation by the state well being division of the Covid-19 information for 2021 has additionally revealed that not less than 31 per cent of those that contracted the virus had been aged 30 or much less. However, a majority 60 per cent of those that died of Covid in Punjab had been aged 61 or above.
    The figures elevate a query mark over the Centre’s stand towards opening up vaccination for all. The Centre had mentioned that it goals to guard the susceptible inhabitants and vaccinate “those who require it”, not those that “want it”. Punjab, citing the recent surge in instances, was one of many first states to induce the Centre to urgently open up vaccination for a bigger part of the inhabitants.

    Punjab, as per Centre, is amongst three states which can be reason for concern. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday, had mentioned that “three per cent of the total cases (across India) are being reported from Punjab now and it accounts for 4.5 per cent of the total fatalities in the country”.
    State Covid-19 nodal officer Dr Rajesh Bhaskar mentioned that as per the age-wise evaluation of the 75,500 instances that had been reported in Punjab this yr from January 1 to April 4, not less than 30.80 per cent sufferers had been aged 30 or much less. “However, the maximum persons infected were from 31-40 years of age group (19 per cent) followed by 41-50 years (17.20 per cent) and 21-30 years (16.90 per cent),” he mentioned, including that it was excessive time the central authorities opened the vaccination for all earlier than it was too late.
    “There should be no age bar now seeing how second wave is spreading. Everyone who wants to get vaccinated should be allowed before it’s too late. Only then we would be able to cover maximum population. Age bar is a limitation,” he mentioned.

    The evaluation reveals that most positivity is amongst individuals aged 31-40, he mentioned, including it was as a result of this age group is probably the most cellular and engaged in touring for his or her livelihoods.
    According to a research by the Imperial College of London, the UK pressure which is ‘more transmissible’, additionally seems to have an effect on children probably the most (aged 20 or much less). As per the genome sequencing outcomes of the samples that had been despatched from Punjab, not less than 80 per cent have been discovered carrying the UK pressure.
    Of the overall contaminated sufferers, two per cent had been beneath two years of age, as per the evaluation of age-wise distribution of Covid instances in state. The break-up additional reveals that 11.90 per cent of the contaminated sufferers had been from the age group 11-20 years, 16.90 per cent from 21-30 years, 19 per cent from 31-40 years, 17.20 per cent from 41-50 years, 16.10 per cent from 51-60 years, 10.90 per cent from 61-70 years, and 5.90 per cent amongst 70 years or above.
    An evaluation for Covid deaths reveals that 0.1 per cent fatalities had been within the age group 0-14 years, 1.4 per cent in age group 15-30 years, 4 per cent in age group 31-40 years, 12 per cent in age group 41-50 years, 22.6 per cent in age group 51-60 years, the utmost 30.2 per cent in age group 61-70 years, carefully adopted by 29.8 per cent deaths in age group 70 or above.
    Dr KK Talwar, Punjab authorities’s well being advisor and Covid-19 skilled committee head, mentioned that the explanation why they suggested the state authorities to close down the colleges and schools in state was to interrupt the chain amongst children as not less than 30 per cent of recent instances had been among the many individuals aged 30 or much less. “We cannot say that the UK strain affects youngsters aged 20 or less only. When we recommended shutting down of schools and colleges in the state in March when cases had begin to surge again, nearly 25-30 per cent cases were from 30 or less age group. And some positive result is here to see. It was expected that Covid cases might peak to 4,000-5,000 a day in April in Punjab but cases have now somewhat stabilized to around 2,900-3,000 a day in first week of April.”

  • With 7-time leap in day by day Covid deaths, Punjab amongst ‘states of concern’, says Health Ministry

    The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) Tuesday mentioned that Punjab was amongst 11 states/UTs other than Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, the place a steady surge in day by day Covid instances and deaths was being reported.
    As per the detailed information evaluation launched by the ministry Tuesday, the typical day by day instances in Punjab have shot up from simply 240 instances (February 10 to 16) to 2,793 instances (March 31 to April 6).
    Similarly, the day by day common deaths in Punjab because of Covid have witnessed nearly seven-time leap.
    From eight deaths a day on common (from February 10 to 16), the fatalities because of Covid have elevated to 58 deaths a day (March 31 to April 6), as per the information launched by the Union Ministry.
    The weekly positivity charge in Punjab has additionally shot up from simply 0.013 per cent (February 10 to 16) to 0.088 per cent (March 31-April 6), the ministry mentioned.
    On Monday, the ministry mentioned that it has rushed two-member multidisciplinary, public well being groups in 9 districts of Punjab (one staff for every district) to help native state well being authorities in COVID-19 administration. The 9 districts the place these groups have been deployed are: Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, Rupnagar (Ropar), SAS Nagar (Mohali), Jalandhar, SBS Nagar (Nawanshahr), Kapurthala and Hoshiarpur.
    These districts have been reporting most day by day instances and deaths in Punjab with all 4 Doaba districts (Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, SBS Nagar & Kapurthala) rising as COVID hotspots within the second wave which began in Punjab in February final week. The first wave was witnessed in August-October final 12 months.
    2,924 contemporary instances, 62 extra deaths
    Punjab recorded 62 Covid deaths and added 2,924 contemporary instances previously 24 hours, as per the state bulletin, Tuesday.
    With 62 contemporary deaths Tuesday, the toll in Punjab because of Covid reached 7,216. As per the district-wise break-up of 62 deaths, a most of 9 died in Amritsar, seven in Hoshiarpur, six in Jalandhar, 5 every in Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, SAS Nagar and Kapurthala, 4 in Patiala, three every in SBS Nagar and Tarn Taran, two every in Bathinda and Muktsar and one every in Sangrur, Ropar, Barnala, Ferozepur, Faridkot and Fazilka.
    Total infections within the state reached 2,57,057 and whole energetic instances in Punjab are 25,913.
    The most contemporary instances Tuesday had been recorded in SAS Nagar (521), Ludhiana (401), Jalandhar (307) and Patiala (290).
    While 29 sufferers in Punjab are on ‘critical and on ventilator support’, 357 are on oxygen help.
    The most energetic instances are in SAS Nagar district (4,280), adopted by Amritsar (3,213), Jalandhar (3,124) and Ludhiana (2,876).

  • For third time in 10 days, single-day instances cross 3,000-mark

    Punjab recorded 51 Covid deaths and added 3,019 recent instances prior to now 24 hours, as per the state bulletin, Sunday.
    With 51 recent deaths, the toll in Punjab because of Covid reached 7,083.
    For the third time in 10 days, the day by day case rely in Punjab crossed 3,000-mark. Earlier, 3,187 and three,176 recent instances had been recorded on April 1 and March 26, respectively.
    As per the district-wise break-up of 51 deaths, 10 died in Amritsar, seven every in Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar and Ludhiana, 4 died in Ropar, three in SAS Nagar, two in Tarn Taran and one in Bathinda.
    Total infections within the state reached 2,51,460 and whole lively instances in Punjab are 25,314.

    The most recent instances Sunday had been recorded in Ludhiana (446), Jalandhar (387), SAS Nagar (329), Amritsar (271) and Patiala (213).

    While 33 sufferers in Punjab are on ‘critical and on ventilator support’, 322 are on oxygen assist.
    The most lively instances are in SAS Nagar district (3,592), adopted by Jalandhar (3,284), Amritsar (3,278), Ludhiana (2,834) and Patiala (2,517).

  • SGPC appeals to Golden Temple devotees to put on masks, however says received’t implement rule

    After a gathering with officers of the Amritsar administration with SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur Friday, the SGPC issued an attraction to devotees visiting the Golden Temple to observe Covid acceptable behaviour by sporting masking and sustaining social distancing. The Sikh physique, nonetheless, made it clear that it’s going to restrict its efforts to “motivating people” and won’t pressure anybody to put on masks contained in the sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple.
    The attraction from SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur got here after her assembly with officers of the Amritsar administration, together with DC Gurpreet Singh Khaira, IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill, SDM Vikas Hira.
    After the assembly, Bibi Jagir Kaur mentioned: “The sangat (pilgrims) paying obeisance at Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib should follow the instructions given by the Health Department. The pilgrims should wear masks, use sanitisers, take care of cleanliness and keep a distance between them to prevent the spread of the disease,” mentioned Bibi Jagir Kaur.
    SGPC president additionally requested district administration to pay particular consideration to the cleanliness of roads resulting in Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib and its environment.
    The assembly was additionally attended by SGPC member Bhai Ram Singh, extra secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna, deputy secretary Kulwinder Singh Ramdas, supervisor of Sri Darbar Sahib Gurinder Singh Mathrewal, superintendent Malkit Singh Beharwal amongst others. DC Gurpreet Singh Khaira, IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill have been honoured by SGPC president with a Siropao (gown of honour) and a mannequin of Sachkhand Sri Harmandar Sahib.
    We will inspire devotees: SGPC
    Despite SGPC’s attraction, solely a handful devotees have been seen sporting masks or sustaining social distancing inside Golden Temple on Friday.
    SGPC chief secretary Harjinder Singh Dhami mentioned, “We have been motivating devotees for last one week. We have installed banners at various places around Golden Temple to inform public about Covid-19 guidelines. We will motivate devotees to follow the instructions.”
    He added, “We have asked our Sevadars on duty inside Golden Temple premises to motivate people to wear mask. We will not force mask wearing inside sanctum sanctorum of the Golden Temple.”
    On why there isn’t any seen influence of SGPC’s attraction inside Golden Temple, he mentioned, “I am a lawyer at Hoshiarpur and even lawyers here are not wearing mask. It is a phenomena that is difficult to understand. This behaviour is not limited to devotees only and people in general do not wear mask. But SGPC will motivate devotees.”
    After the outbreak of Covid-19, SGPC had maintained it from day one which they might to observe all Covid-19 directions. Akal Takht Jathedar had additionally requested Sikhs to observe Covid-19 directions. However, it had little influence.
    In reality, SGPC member Kiranjot Kaur had introduced it in information of SGPC’s political in addition to bureaucratic management that devotees have been being made to take away their masks inside Golden Temple.
    The Indian Express had additionally reported the allegations levelled by some devotees that they have been requested to take away masks inside Golden Temple.
    SGPC to ship delegation to Maharashtra
    A five-member delegation of the SGPC will meet the Maharashtra CM close to the motion being taken towards the Sikh devotees after a conflict with the police at Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded in the course of the Hola Mahalla.
    A conflict had erupted between some younger Sikh devotees and native police on the day of Holi.
    SGPC president Bibi Jagir Kaur mentioned, “Hola Mahalla is an important tradition and day for the Sikh community which is celebrated every year with Khalsai Jaho-Jalal (awe-inspiring appreance). The incident took place at Nanded due to the resentment of the Sikh community over the non-approval to hold celebration by the administration.”
    She mentioned that the police administration has registered case towards about 300 Sikh devotees underneath extreme sections. “It is in this context that the youth are being arrested and subjected to inhumane torture. Children are also being tortured by the police to complete the count, which is highly reprehensible,” mentioned the Bibi Jagir Kaur.
    Bibi Jagir Kaur alleged that the ”discrimination being perpetrated by the governments on the event of festivals of minority communities within the nation is making them really feel alienated.”
    Bibi Jagir Kaur demanded that the Maharashtra authorities instantly cancel instances registered towards the Sikh pilgrims and for the discharge of these arrested.

    ‘Resolution against RSS is in nation’s curiosity’
    Following the passage of decision towards the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in the course of the latest finances session of the SGPC, BJP chief RP Singh had referred to as the transfer a ”proof of utmost irresponsibility and misunderstanding.’.
    In a press assertion issued by the SGPC in response to that, extra secretary Sukhdev Singh Bhurakohna mentioned, “Being a Sikh, RP Singh should know that Sikh religion is the upholder of universal communion. Sikh religion considers all human beings to be the children of one Akal Purakh and embraces all by bridging the gap between high-low, caste, rich and poor in the country and society.”

    Bhurakohna alleged that the Sikh historical past, ideas and doctrines of Sikhi have been being secretly tampered with by the RSS.
    He added, “RP Singh should realise that today when the entire Sikh world is celebrating the 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib, on such occasion, the resolution passed by the SGPC against RSS is in the interest of the country and the constitution of India. The resolution is in favour of the unity and integrity of the country. Everyone in the country has the right to freedom of religion and to practice their religion.”

  • With 3,187 circumstances, Punjab information its highest ever single-day spike

    Punjab scaled one more Covid peak Thursday because it reported 3,187 contemporary Covid-19 circumstances, the best single-day spike because the outbreak of the pandemic, and 60 extra fatalities because of it.
    The state on March 26 had recorded a most each day surge of three,176 infections. The contemporary infectons pushed the cumulative rely of circumstances to 2,42,895 whereas the demise toll jumped to six,926, as per a medical bulletin issued by the federal government.
    Jalandhar reported a most of 416 circumstances, adopted by Mohali (409), Ludhiana (376), Amritsar (332) and Patiala (268), amongst new circumstances. The districts that recorded deaths included Amritsar (11), Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar (9 every), Ludhiana (8), SAS Nagar and SBS Nagar (4 every), Gurdaspur (3), Patiala, Sangrur and Tarn Taran (2 every), and Barnala, Bathinda, Pathankot and Kapurthala (one every).
    Punjab now has 24,644 lively circumstances of which 33 important sufferers are on ventilator help whereas 334 are on oxygen help.

    Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan on Thursday took the primary dose of the vaccine at a particular camp. “I’m feeling fine after taking my first jab. Let us all ensure that each eligible adult is vaccinated,” mentioned Mahajan. whereas urging all those that are eligible to get inoculated on the earliest.

    On day one of many vaccination drive for all above 45 years of age, a complete of 48,880 beneficiaries obtained the primary dose of the vbaccine.
    Mahajan mentioned the inoculation drive was now being carried out on all days of the week within the state to avoid wasting treasured human lives from the pandemic and as many as 9,57,091 individuals have been vaccinated within the state thus far.