Warring criticizes sacking of ‘Seva Kendra’ employees Seeks their regularization like contractual employees Chandigarh 4 June ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today criticized the sacking of some employees of ‘Seva Kendras’ in different districts by the Aam Aadmi Party government. In a statement, Warring said that the employees have been demanding their rightful due for the last so many days. Instead of the AAP government listening to their problems has sacked some of the employees who were spearheading the agitation in support of their demands, he said, adding, this is absolutely an arbitrary, authoritarian and dictatorial way of doing things of the AAP government. The PCC president said that these employees working in various ‘Seva Kendras’ are providing services to common people at the grassroots of the administration. They deserve to be treated like other employees, he noted, while demanding immediate revocation of the dismissal of...
Climate Leadership Program at Chandigarh University on May 6
Chandigarh 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The IJ Doda Foundation will organize a *Climate Media Leadership Program (CMLP)* on May 6 at Chandigarh University. The program aims to promote accurate and responsible reporting on climate-related issues. This initiative is being conducted under an environmental education program supported by the Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change, with coordination from the Punjab State Council for Science and Technology.
The one-day program will bring together students and faculty from journalism and mass communication, along with early-career media professionals. Participants will receive training in data interpretation, fact-based reporting, and responsible presentation of environmental issues. The program is particularly significant given the growing environmental pressures in Punjab. Official data indicates that over 75% of the state’s groundwater blocks are over-exploited. Additionally, PM2.5 levels frequently exceed national standards, and several river regions continue to face pollution, impacting public health and agriculture.
The event will be conducted under the guidance of MP Satnam Singh Sandhu. Key speakers include Dharminder Sharma, Jonita Doda, and senior journalist Vijay Barad, along with other experts. Foundation President Jonita Doda emphasized that the way environmental issues are reported directly influences public perception and policymaking, making responsible climate communication the need of the hour. The program is seen as an important step toward increasing environmental awareness and encouraging responsible behavior.
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