Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
Community Centers Could Become "Community Living Rooms"
Giving a New Direction to Community Life—Fostering Greater Social Interaction Among Residents
Chandigarh 25 April ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Architect Srishti Raizada is spearheading a holistic initiative—SUR (Sustainable Urban-Rural)—which has received recognition under the Department of Science and Technology and has been honored by NITI Aayog under the Atal Innovation Mission (Government of India). According to Srishti Raizada, this program serves as a practical, implementable model for simultaneously strengthening public health, the local economy, and community life. It reconnects urban populations with their regional rural ecosystems through a focus on nutrition, preventive healthcare, and participatory community systems.
Srishti Raizada explained that by transforming a community space into a "living room," an environment can be created where people can strengthen their mutual dialogue, connections, and understanding. She noted that, under this project, a pilot run of a simple "Chandigarh Living Room" model was initially conducted at two community centers in Chandigarh. One was held at the Community Center in Sector 19, and more recently, another was organized at the Community Center in Sector 42. These initiatives demonstrated how existing spaces can be transformed into vibrant hubs for fostering a healthier and more connected community life.
Srishti Raizada stated that, given the hectic pace of modern life, there is a pressing need to launch a pilot "Sustainable Community Hub" at one of Chandigarh's community centers—one that can evolve into a scalable model applicable across the city and beyond. Srishti Raizada also emphasized the importance of adopting traditional, chemical-free dietary habits and reducing the use of plastics. Detailed information regarding the program is available at: https://thedawk.in/chandigarh-transforms-community-centre-into-a-living-room-to-reimagine-urban-community-life/ Sincerely,
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