The offices of Punjab Express will brightpunjabexpress.com remain closed on August 15 and there will be no issue of the paper on August 16, 2020 th CHANDIGARH > SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 RNI.No. PUNENG/2018/76070 | VOLUME 2, ISSUE 345 | `3.00 74 Happy Independence Day Prez issues veiled warning to China dia’s self-reliance means PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU ‘Gallantry medals for New Delhi, August 14 being self-sufficient with- Befitting reply: Rajnath out alienating or creating 21 Galwan heroes’ In a veiled message to distance from the world, Asserting that India took actions only for self- Paramilitary force China amid the border with which it would con- defence and not to attack others, Defence Minis- ITBP has recom- standoff, President Ram tinue to engage. ter Rajnath Singh on Friday said that any enemy mended names of Nath Kovind on Friday Touching upon the country attacking India will be given a befitting 21 of its men for asserted that while In- COVID-19 pandemic, reply. “Whatever we do in the realm of national gallantry medals for dia believes in peace it is Kovind said the nation security, we always do it for self-defence and not showing exemplary 15th of August is the day to also capable of giving a is indebted to doctors, for attacking others. If the enemy country ever courage during the remember the sacrifices of befitting response to any nurses and other health attacked us, like every time, we will give it a befit- face-offs between the patriots who got freedom attempt of aggression workers who have been ting reply,” the Minister said. troops of India and to India.Let us pray for as he said “some in our continuously on the fore- China in May-June their souls and work for neighbourhood” tried to front of the fight against diers who laid down their of the Indian army were this year in the Gal- betterment of country and carry out “misadventure of the disease which has dis- lives defending the coun- killed during clashes with wan Valley in eastern promise to take our nation expansion”. In his address rupted all activities world try’s borders. the Chinese PLA in Galwan Ladakh. on the path of prosperity and to the nation on the eve over and taken a huge “For a country so vast and munity needs to fight to- “Those worthy sons of Valley in eastern Ladakh glory. Wishing you a warm of the 74th Independence toll. He also complimented diverse with high popula- gether against the great- ‘Bharat Mata’ lived and on June 15. We are proud of the mem- Happy Independence Day ! Day, Kovind also spoke the Modi government, not- tion density, meeting this est challenge(COVID-19) died for national pride. The “Their bravery in com- bers of our Armed Forces, about the ‘Aatmanirbhar’ ing it is very reassuring to challenge requires super- before humanity, some in entire nation salutes the bat has demonstrated that paramilitary forces and po- initiative launched by note that the Centre while human efforts.” our neighbourhood tried to martyrs of Galwan Valley. while we believe in peace, lice personnel who protect Advocate Jaypreet Singh Prime Minister Narendra anticipating the tremen- Without taking China’s carry out their misadven- Every Indian feels grateful we are also capable of giv- the borders, and ensure our LEGAL ADVISOR Modi and allayed fears of dous challenge responded name, the President said ture of expansion.” to their family members,” ing a befitting response to internal security.” He fur- BRIGHT PUNJAB EXPRESS foreign investors saying In- effectively and well in time. “while the world com- He saluted the brave sol- he said. Twenty personnel any attempt of aggression. ther said. Punjab extends night curfew WEEKEND ‘STAY AT HOME’ IN LUDHIANA, PATIALA AND JALANDHAR PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Chandigarh, August 14 As Covid-19 cases contin- ued to spike amid fears of a peak in the next few weeks, Punjab Chief Min- ister Amarinder Singh on Friday announced exten- sion of the night curfew from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to all tract tracing to assist the major decision, it has been cities, along with a slew of health teams. Amarinder decided that every mar- other measures to control Singh also announced riage hall, restaurant and the spread of the pandem- weekend ‘Stay at Home’ for office, where more than ic. The night curfew will avoidance of unnecessary 10 people gather, will ap- now be applicable to all movement and socialising, point one Covid monitor cities, with exemption for other than essential ser- to ensure full compliance industries, he said, while vices, in Ludhiana, Patiala of masks, sanitisation announcing sector-based and Jalandhar cities for and social distancing, division of big cities, with the next fortnight, after said the Chief Minister, a nodal officer to be ap- which the situation will at his weekly Facebook pointed in each for con- be reviewed. In another Live #AskCaptain session. Amit Shah Gehlot govt tests negative wins trust vote PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU New Delhi, August 14 Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who had earlier tested positive for coronavirus, said on Friday that his latest re- port was negative though he will remain in home isolation for some more days. “I thank God and express my heartfelt gratitude to all those PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU debate, the Gehlot gov- who have Jaipur, August 14 ernment won the con- wished fident motion by voice well for The Ashok Gehlot gov- vote. The state Assembly me and my family during ernment in Rajasthan has now been adjourned this period. I Will stay in won the motion of con- till August 21. home isolation for a few fidence by voice vote dur- The Gehlot govern- more days on the advice ing the special Assembly ment is now safe for of doctors,” Shah tweeted. session convened on Fri- at least six months, as He also tweeted to thank day. The special session the Opposition can’t the doctors and paramed- was adjourned for two move a no-confidence ical staff of Medanta Hos- hours when it got under- motion within the next pital in Gurugram for his way on Friday. As soon six months. It may be treatment. On August 2, as it started at 1 p.m., Ra- mentioned here that on Shah had tweeted about jasthan Parliamentary Thursday, BJP’s Leader his corona positive report Affairs Minister Shanti of Opposition Gulab after initial symptoms of Dhariwal moved a mo- Chand Kataria had said the disease. He said that tion of confidence, which that his party will move he was fine but was getting was accepted by Speaker a no-confidence motion admitted to a hospital on C.P. Joshi who allotted against the state govern- the advice of doctors. Ever a three-hour slot for ment in the special As- since, he was undergoing debate. After a lengthy sembly session. treatment at Medanta Hospital. 02 CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 Jalandhar Special Suppliment 74th Happy Independence Day Happy Happy Independence Happy Independence Day Independence Day Day LOVELY AUTOS JALANDHAR PHAGWARA KAPURTHALA 98720-00058 98762-30003 99150-28644 Happy Independence Day Happy Independence Day LUDHIANA WEATHER The weather is expected to remain partly cloudy with possibility of Min Temp Max Temp isolated thundershowers over 26.2°c 33.5°c LUDHIANA and its adjoining areas CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2020 03 during the next 24 hours. PUNJAB Arora shares grief with bereaved No question of withdrawal of free power family of Alankaar Sood to farmers till I’m CM: Amarinder PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU Chandigarh, August 14 Punjab Chief Minis- ter Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday made it clear that there was no DALJEET AJNOHA irreparable loss for the fam- question of withdrawing PUNJAB EXPRESS BUREAU ily, relatives and friends of free power to farmers in Hoshiarpur, August 14 Alankaar. He announced the state, and the same that the State Government will continue as long as Punjab Industries and Com- would provide a monetary he is leading the govern- merce Minister Sunderland assistance of Rs. 2 lakh to ment. Sham Arora on Friday ex- the family from the Chief The Chief Minister said pressed deep grief over the Minister’s Relief fund. that though the report of demise of Alankaar Sood, Accompanied by the the Montek Singh Ahlu- who lost his life on Wednes- Deputy Commissioner Ap- walia led experts group CM bans sale of 9 agrochemicals day after hitting by a stray neet Riyait, the Minister was only a preliminary to protect paddy crop quality cattle in the city area. also announced that the one, his government Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday While sharing grief with wife of deceased would be would not consider any ordered a ban on the sale and use of nine agro- the members of bereaved provided a job as per her recommendation on with- chemicals after the Agriculture Department found family at their residence in qualification in the same drawal of free power by these pesticides were still being used by farmers Bhagat Nagar, the Minister industry, where Alankaar any expert. “As long as despite being detrimental to the quality of paddy. said that it was a huge and was working. I am here, free power to The ban is aimed at protecting the paddy’s tubewells will continue,” quality, which is critical for its export and remu- he said, reacting to media nerative pricing in the international market, an Upgrading govt schools to provide reports. official statement said. Montek himself clari- quality education to students: Singla fied during a Video Con- group was not anti-farm- the group had suggested ference interaction with er.