Warring seeks answers from BJP over smuggling of drugs into India Says, saffron party playing friendly match with its B-team in Punjab on drugs Asserts, buck stops at union Home Minister Amit Shah Chandigarh 17 September ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party government at the centre over the smuggling of huge quantity of drugs into India, particularly through Punjab borders, saying that the buck stops at the union Home Minister Amit Shah, who controls the Border Security Force. Reacting to the proposed ‘yatra’ of the BJP against drugs in Punjab, Warring said, it is indeed a fact that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has not only failed to curb the drugs, but has added to the problem. He said, the AAP has been a complete disaster in curbing the drugs. But, he added, the BJP government at the centre cannot escape the responsibility either. He pointed out, almost all the drugs are being smugg...
NSSO Regional Office, Chandigarh Celebrates 19th Statistics Day
Chandigarh 29 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In recognition of the remarkable contributions made by Professor P.C. Mahalanobis in the fields of economics, planning, and the development of statistics, the Regional Office, Chandigarh of the National Statistical Office (NSO) celebrated the 19th Statistics Day, 2025 on 29th June at the Mini Hall, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh. The event marked the birth anniversary of the Father of Indian Statistics, Prof. P.C. Mahalanobis. This year’s theme is “75 Years of the National Sample Survey.” The event was inaugurated by Shri Deepak Mehra, Deputy Director General, NSSO (FOD), RO Chandigarh, who shared insights into the life and contributions of Prof. Mahalanobis. On this occasion, Pavitar Singh, Director (Retd.), Press Information Bureau (PIB), served as the Guest of Honour and highlighted Prof. Mahalanobis’s invaluable role in strengthening the Indian statistical system. He also underscored the importance of statistics in everyday life.
R.K. Mor, Additional Director, Department of Economic and Statistical Analysis, Haryana, provided an overview of the evolution of the National Sample Survey in India. Vasudev Sharma, Senior Statistical Officer (Retd.), shared personal experiences from the field and discussed challenges faced during data collection. As part of the ceremony, participants offered floral tributes to Prof. Mahalanobis. The event also featured engaging activities, including a quiz competition, essay writing, and a poster exhibition. A total of around 60 participants, comprising officers, officials, and university students associated with the field of statistics, attended and participated enthusiastically. The celebration successfully promoted awareness about the critical role of statistics in national development.
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