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...
Punjab Chief Secretary Leads by Example, Urges Citizens to Join Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Drive Chandigarh 1 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Chief Secretary, Punjab, K A P Sinha IAS, completed his self-enumeration at his residence through the online portal (se.census.gov.in). The process was facilitated by Manjit Singh Brar IAS, Administrative Secretary, Department of Local Government, and Dr. Navjot Khosa IAS, Director, Directorate of Census Operations, Punjab and Chandigarh. He appealed to all residents of the State to actively participate in the national Census process, describing it as a civic responsibility that helps assess public needs, ensure equitable allocation of resources, and strengthen good governance. He further urged that every household be counted, every voice be heard, and no one be left behind. The Chief Secretary stated that active public participation would help shape a stronger, more inclusive, and developed India. He further highlighted that reliable Census d...