Congress criticises IAS officers’ suspension Good that officers have started standing up against AAP’s illegal diktats : Warring Says, AAP trying to make officers scapegoats to hide own failures Asks govt to list reasons for suspension Chandigarh 8 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress today criticised the Aam Aadmi Party government’s decision to place under suspension two senior IAS officers without assigning any reasons. In a statement, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring said that it is obvious that the two officers have apparently refused some illegal diktats of the AAP government. “It is good that the officers have started standing up to the illegal diktats of the AAP government which has always tried to misuse bureaucracy and police”, he said and added that the AAP should have assigned the reasons for the suspension of the officers, which it did not as apparently there were none which would warrant such punitiv...
Mega Dog Show Organised by Royal Kennel Club Concludes in Panchkula
Panchkula 8 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Royal Kennel Club Panchkula successfully concluded the 7th edition of its much-awaited Mega Dog Show at the Show Ground, opposite Hotel Holiday Inn, Sector 3, Panchkula. The grand event witnessed enthusiastic participation from dog lovers, breeders, and trainers from across the Tricity, various parts of India, and even abroad, giving it a truly international flavour.
Arishander Singh, IPS, DGP Vigilance, and Alba Smeriglio, British Deputy High Commissioner (Chandigarh), graced the occasion as Chief Guests and appreciated the efforts of the organisers in promoting responsible dog ownership and awareness about dog breeds.
Speaking on the occasion, Sikander Singh of the Royal Kennel Club Panchkula said that the Mega Dog Show has grown into one of the biggest canine events in North India. He added that the event aimed to create awareness about indigenous dog breeds and promote responsible pet care, in line with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s call to encourage the adoption of Indian-bred dogs.
He further informed that Ankur Gupta, Senior IAS (Retd.), Haryana, Patron and Founder of the Royal Kennel Club Panchkula, has played a pivotal role in establishing and nurturing the club, and continues to guide its vision and activities.
The event was officiated by renowned judges, including Mukul Vaid, FCI International Dog Show Judge; Kristiina, Judge from Finland; and Yashodhara, All Breeds FCI Licensed Judge, India. Their presence brought together national and international expertise, adding prestige to the show.
The dog show commenced at 9:30 a.m. and continued till 7:00 p.m., drawing large crowds of visitors, dog enthusiasts, senior bureaucrats, VIPs, and distinguished guests. Expressing his happiness, Sikander Singh said, “I am really glad to be a part of the show at Panchkula. Furry friends have always been close to humans, and such events bring us closer to them. Awareness about various dog breeds is essential for harmonious co-existence in society.”
A wide variety of dog breeds were showcased during the concluding day, including Pomeranian, Pug, Maltese, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Toy Poodle, Pekingese, Mastiff, Rottweiler, Gaddi, Saint Bernard, Dogo Argentino, Labrador, German Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Chow Chow, Akita Inu, British Bulldog, Shih Tzu, and Standard Poodle, among others. Trophies were awarded to winning dogs and their trainers across multiple categories, adding excitement and competitive spirit to the event. The organisers also acknowledged the support of sponsors Planet Pets, Kinder Pandas Play School, Panchkula, and German Language Institute, whose contributions helped make the event a grand success.
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