Don’t dupe women of Punjab - Sukhbir S Badal tells CM (Demands Rs 55,000 be deposited in accounts of women to fulfill promise made to them) (Says Rs 3,000 being given to women by AAP govt is not even the interest on total money due to them) Chandigarh 1 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today asked chief minister Bhagwant Mann not to dupe the women of Punjab and said Rs 55,000 should be deposited in the bank accounts of all women to fulfill the Aam Aadmi Party’s promise to provide this allowance from day one of forming the government in Punjab in March 2022. In a statement here, the SAD president said instead of fulfilling the promise made to women, a section of women had been given Rs 3,000 as a three month allowance under the direct transfer scheme which was not even the interest on the total money due to them. “This amounts to betraying the women folk of Punjab who are waiting since the last four and a half years for the releas...
CPDL Issues Monsoon Safety Advisory for Consumers
Chandigarh 1 July ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In observance of the National Electric Safety Week and with the onset of monsoon season, the Chandigarh Power Distribution Limited has urged the consumers to exercise extra caution while using electrical equipment to prevent accidents and ensure safety. CPDL officials advised residents to maintain a safe distance from electric poles, transformers, and any exposed or damaged electrical wires, particularly during and after rainfall.
Consumers have also been cautioned against touching electrical appliances or equipment with wet hands. In the event of water leakage inside homes, the main power supply should be switched off immediately to avoid any risk of electric shock. Officials further emphasized that drying clothes on electricity wires is extremely dangerous and should be strictly avoided. Consumers are also advised not to overload electrical sockets and extension boards.
CPDL has appealed to the public to immediately report any snapped or damaged electricity wires lying on roads or public places through its helpline numbers so that immediate action can be taken. Parents have been urged to ensure that children stay away from waterlogged areas, electrical installations, and electrical appliances during the monsoon season. Officials requested the consumers to follow the advisory to prevent any mishap or untoward incidents. To report any safety related concerns, consumers can contact CPDL at the helpline number 9240216666.
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