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SUNDAY AUGUST 15, 2021 CHANDIGARH VOL. XXVI, NO. 197 PAGES 8+8+4, RS. 2 Hundreds express condolence over GREETINGS ON I-DAY demise of Khattar’s brother Dear Readers, World looks up at miracle CHANDIGARH: Hundereds of people from different walks of life met This is a day of celebrations as well as the day of pledge for Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal and expressed their condolence on strengthening the roots of Indpedence and the the demise of Khattar's younger brother Gulshan Khattar who died of democracy. Let us pneumonia at a private hospital in Gurugram on Friday morning. The vis- salute those, who laid their lives for our indpendence. We itors were allowed turn by turn to meet the Chief Minister due to Covid of India: President Kovind restrictions. Similar kind of condolence meeting will be held at Karnal on all will join you in the Independence Day celebrations, Sunday. Manohar Lal Khattar is the eldest of seven siblings. Gulshan hence there will be a holiday today. We shall meet now on AGENCY "Independence Day is a festival of free- Khattar, who lived near Bhiwani Chungi area in Rohtak district, was earli- 17th of August 2021 with new vigour. NEW DELHI, AUG 14 dom for us. This was made possible by gener- er admitted to PGI Rohtak and was shifted to a private hospital . — Editor ations of freedom fighters; some known, many President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday unknown. They made great sacrifices. Today, greeted citizens on the 75th Independence you and I breathe under free skies thanks to Day, saying the world looks up at the miracle their heroic deeds. I bow in respect to the pi- of India which reflects a plural- ous memory of those brave ity of traditions and yet is the martyrs," he added. biggest and most vibrant The President said that democracy. Mahatma Gandhi and all In his address to the nation other national heroes provid- on the eve of Independence ed a blueprint to liberate the Day, the President said India nation from colonial rule and has reasons to be proud of the also to rebuild it. considerable distance travelled. "Our nation, like many He said Mahatma Gandhi others, suffered great injus- taught that slow and steady tices and tyranny under for- steps in the right direction are eign rule. What distinguishes preferable to rapid strides in the India, however, is that the wrong direction. "It is a matter character of our nationalist of great joy for me to wish all movement, led by Mahatma Indians, living in India and Gandhi, was based on the abroad, a very Happy Indepen- principles of truth and non- dence Day! This day has a special significance violence. He and all other national heroes pro- as it marks the beginning of the 75th year of vided us with an invaluable blueprint to not India's independence for which 'Azadi Ka Am- only liberate the nation from colonial rule but rit Mahotsav' is being celebrated. My hearty also to rebuild it. Gandhiji's struggle was for a congratulations to you all on this momentous return to Indian ethos and for human dignity," occasion!" the President said. he said. Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM AGENCY ter handle. NEW DELHI, AUG 14 "May the Partition Hor- rors Remembrance Day keep August 14 would be observed reminding us of the need to as 'Partition Horrors Remem- remove the poison of social brance Day', Prime Minister divisions, disharmony and Narendra Modi announced on further strengthen the spirit of Saturday. oneness, social harmony, and "Partition’s pains can human empowerment," Modi never be forgotten. Millions said. of our sisters and brothers India got its independ- were displaced and many lost ence on the midnight of Au- their lives due to mindless will be observed as Partition gust 14-15. Pakistan cele- hate and violence. In memory Horrors Remembrance Day," brates August 14 as its Inde- of the struggles and sacrifices the Prime Minister said in a pendence Day, and India cel- of our people, 14th August tweet from his personal Twit- ebrates it on August 15. Himachal 14 Haryana cops to get landslide death toll rises to 23 Police Medals this I-Day BUREAU SHIMLA: Six more bodies were CHANDIGARH, AUG 14 taken out from the debris of the landslide in Kinnaur in Himachal On the eve of Independence Day, 14 Haryana police officers Pradesh, raising the death toll to and personnel have been selected to receive Police Medals for 23 on Saturday. Gallantry (PMG), President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Kinnaur Deputy Commissioner Abid Husain Sadik said rescue Service (PPMDS) and Police Medals for Meritorious Service operation began at 6 am today. (PMMS). Giving this information here today, a Haryana Police "Six more bodies were recovered spokesperson informed that the medals were announced by the from the landslide site," the DC Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday. While two said. Haryana police officials will be conferred with Police Medal Official sources said several peo- for Gallantry, one has been selected to be decorated with the ple are still missing. Himachal prestigious President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service Pradesh Roadways Bus, two and 11 other cops are to be awarded with Police Medal for Mer- cars, one passenger vehicle (Tata itorious Service. Two police personnel who will be honoured Sumo) and one truck got buried with Police Medals for Gallantry include Rakesh Kumar ASI under the debris after a massive and Pawan Kumar Constable. Besides, Dr. C.S. Rao, ADGP, landslide coupled with shooting Director Haryana Police Academy Madhuban has been select- stones wreaked havoc at Nigul- ed to be awarded with the President’s Police Medal for Distin- sari area of Nichar Subdivision in guished Service. Those who have been selected to be decorat- Kinnuar district on August 11. The ed with Police Medal for Meritorious Service include Dr. Hanif National Highway (NH-5) has now Qureshi, IGP IRB Bhondsi, Raj Kumar ACP Panchkula, Ramjit been cleared for the vehicular Singh DSP State Crime Record Bureau Madhuban, Sanjeev traffic. Balhara DSP Traffic Gurugram etc. I-Day: Security tightened across Country, police on general alert NEW DELHI: Security across country has force said on Saturday. Police stations have been tightened and the entire force, including been told to enforce static deployment as well all police stations and other units, have been as patrolling, with local anti-terror cell units issued a general alert in view of the 75th Inde- and beat personnel being tasked with gather- pendence Day celebrations on Sunday, offi- ing intelligence to avert any untoward inci- cials said. Important sites like Mantralaya, the dent, he added. Night patrols and ''good morn- state''s secretariat, where flag-hoisting events ing'' squads, besides units of the Special will be held are being guarded by police per- Branch, Crime Branch, Protection and Securi- sonnel along with teams of the Bomb Detec- ty Branch along with Quick Response Team tion and Disposal Squad (BDDS), while spe- commandos are all part of an elaborate securi- cialised units are frisking people as part of ty blanket across the metropolis to maintain anti-sabotage measures, a spokesperson of the law and order, officials said. 2 YUGMARG, CHANDIGARH, SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021 MESSAGE Thanks to all the dignitaries who cooperated in this supplement which has been published from Qadian, District Gurdaspur, BUREAU CHIEF GURDASPUR VERMA YUGMARG, CHANDIGARH, SUNDAY, AUGUST 15, 2021 3 HP govt committed to strengthen PRI's: Jai Ram Thakur SHIMLA: The Panchayati Raj Institutions are the most important institutions of grass root There is no passion to be found playing small democracy and the state government is committed to strengthen these institutions. This was stated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the Panch Parmeshwar PAGE - in settling for a life that is less than the one Sammelan at Balichowki in Seraj Vidhan Sabha area of Mandi district, today. you are capable of living. The Chief Minister said that the training module for the elected representatives of the PRIs was 4 prepared when he was the Panchayati Raj Minister of the State. The main objective was to educate and sensitize the elected representatives of PRIs about their duties, rights and Acts etc. so that they could function with greater commitment and dedication. He said that this time about 60 percent women had been elected for the PRIs and ULBs in the State which was indeed a step towards the women empowerment. He urged the PRIs Nelson Mandela representatives to work in such a way that they make a indelible mark in the mind of the people of their respective areas. NYUGMAERG, CHANDIGARHW, SUNDAY, AUGUST 15,S 2021 SHORT YUGMARG, CHANDIGARH, MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021 TALKS Punjab CM inaugurates Sant Prem Singh Murale “Yaar Anmulle Punjab to increase Covid Returns” is back! CHANDIGARH : 2021. tests to 60,000 per day Shree Filmz is all set to CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Wale chair & other projects at GNDU, Amritsar release the most anticipated Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered an feature film of the decade, increase in number of Covid tests to at “Yaar Anmulle Returns” least 60,000 per day. AMRITSAR, AUGUST 14: philosophy of the great saint, who His statement comes amid projections that worldwide. The film follows cases will double in about 64 days at the was a pioneer of the practice of the story of three friends, their current growth rate. Punjab Chief Minister Captain imparting formal education at a bond, heartbreak and At present, the Covid tests are in the range Amarinder Singh on Saturday time when education was not of 45,000 to 49,000 per day.