Warring seeks MSP guarantee as promised to farmers Demands Rs 50-70 cr annual research grant for PAU Seeks debt relief for farmers on pattern of industry loan waiver Reveals, Punjab didn’t get a penny of Rs 1600 cr flood relief Demands withdrawal of the law on stubble burning Chandigarh/New Delhi 18 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded that the government of India should bring the law to provide MSP guarantee to the farmers as had been promised to them when they withdrew their 15 month long strike against three farm laws. He also demanded Rs 50 crore to Rs 70 crores annual research grant for the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to improve the research facilities for better agriculture. The Ludhiana MP made a strong case for providing debt relief to the small and marginal farmers through one time settlement by waiving off their interests. He asked, if the government can waive off loans worth Rs 1...
Livasa Hospital Amritsar launches stroke awareness initiative Amritsar 18 March ( PDL ) : Livasa Hospital Amritsar on Wednesday launched a stroke awareness initiative. The initiative was launched to spread awareness in public to understand the early warning signs of stroke and seek immediate medical attention, as every minute counts when it comes to saving brain function. Dr. Arshdeep Kaur Sethi, senior consultant-neurologist at Livasa said, “Stroke remains one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide, yet timely recognition and treatment can significantly improve survival and recovery outcomes.” She further said that common warning signs include sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, difficulty speaking, confusion, loss of balance, severe headache, or blurred vision. Dr. Sethi said that early diagnosis and rapid treatment are critical in preventing permanent neurological damage. “Stroke is a medical emergency where every minute matters. With early interve...