School Girls Tie Rakhi to Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Raksha Bandhan

This festival is a symbol of love, sacrifice and protection: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 9 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan with joy and enthusiasm at Sant Kabir Kutir on Saturday. On this occasion, the Vice Chairperson of Haryana State Council for Child Welfare and the Chief Minister’s wife, Smt. Suman Saini, was also present. On this special and auspicious day, little girls from two government primary schools of Panchkula district and from the Welfare Centre for Persons with Speech and Hearing Impairment in Raipur Rani, along with their teachers, tied Rakhi on the Chief Minister’s wrist as a symbol of love, trust, and protection.

When the girls, dressed in school uniforms, tied colourful silk threads of affection on the Chief Minister’s wrist, he presented them with gifts and blessings. The Chief Minister interacted warmly with the girls, asking about their studies, sports activities, and future aspirations. He encouraged them to excel in education and to make a mark for themselves in society.

Among them were 12 girls from Government Model Sanskriti Primary School, Sector-26 and Sector-4, Panchkula city, and 8 girls from the Welfare Centre for Persons with Speech and Hearing Impairment, Raipur Rani. Accompanying them were District Education Officer Sandhya Chhikara, District Science Specialist Pooja, District Cultural Coordinator Deepa Rani, and teachers from the respective schools. Women teachers also tied Rakhi to the Chief Minister.

On the occasion, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said, “Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival for brothers and sisters, but a symbol of love, sacrifice and protection. Such occasions connect us with our culture and traditions, and strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and harmony in society.”

He added that the innocent smiles and affection of children give him new energy and enthusiasm, inspiring him to work even harder for the development of the state and the bright future of children.

At the end of the programme, sweets were distributed to the girls, and a group photograph was taken to make the event memorable.

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Timely Excavation of Tangri River Prevented Damage: Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry

State Government Stands with People in Any Crisis: Shruti Choudhry

Chandigarh, August 9 – Haryana Irrigation Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry said at midnight, the water level in the Tangri River reached 9.5 feet (about 20,900 cusecs), which is above the danger mark of 7.0 feet (15,400 cusecs). In previous years, such high water levels would submerge several colonies of Ambala Cantonment, causing losses worth crores of rupees. However, due to timely excavation work and the department’s foresight, the danger was averted this time.

She said that this year, before the monsoon, the Irrigation Department began excavation work in the river, which allowed the water to flow safely and brought great relief to thousands of people. Before the rains began, the department started deepening and widening the riverbed. Although only half the work could be completed due to rainfall, the river’s water-carrying capacity increased significantly. Once the monsoon ends, the work will be fully completed.

The Minister informed that on August 6 at 11:00 am, the river had 11,000 cusecs of water, which rose to 15,400 cusecs by 4:00 pm and reached 20,900 cusecs by midnight. Earlier, at such levels, areas like New Tagore Garden, New Ekta Vihar, Prabhu Prem Puram, Rampur, Sarsehri, Chandpura, and Kardhan would be flooded, but this time no such flooding occurred.

She said the department is deepening and widening the Tangri River from village Ramgarh Majra to village Bhunni, and temporary dams have been built at Sarsehri and Chandpura. These measures ensured that despite higher water levels this time, Sarsehri, Chandpura, and nearby areas remained safe.

Earlier, the gates of the Maheshnagar Pump House would close when the river water level reached just 2.5 feet, causing rainwater to accumulate in the city. This time, due to the excavation, the gates closed only at 4.5 feet, which provided major relief to the public.

Minister Shruti Choudhry assured citizens that the government and the Irrigation Department will continue to take timely measures to ensure public safety. She said the government stands with the people during any natural disaster, and there is no need for the public to worry. She added that instructions have been issued to department officials to take all necessary steps for water drainage in flood-prone areas, and she herself has visited waterlogged zones. Continuous heavy rains for several days have caused waterlogging issues.

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Panchayat Minister Celebrates Raksha Bandhan at Brahma Kumaris Seva Kendra

Chandigarh, August 9 – Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, celebrated the festival of Raksha Bandhan at the Brahma Kumaris Seva Kendra located in Thirana village of Panipat district. On this occasion, he got a rakhi tied on his wrist by the Brahma Kumari sisters and extended greetings for Raksha Bandhan to the people of the state.

Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that this festival is not only a symbol of the love between brothers and sisters but also a celebration of the soul’s protection. This festival is connected not just by relationships but also at the spiritual level. Panwar said that he has been visiting the Brahma Kumaris Ashram on this occasion for over three decades. Continuing this tradition, today, for the 32nd year, he came to get a rakhi tied by the sisters at the Brahma Kumaris Ashram.

Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar said that the Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Institution is not only working for the welfare of humanity in every corner of India but also in more than 120 countries across the world. Visiting this institution from time to time has become not only a tradition for him but also a spiritual duty. He said that when the Brahma Kumari sisters tie a rakhi on his wrist, the thread gives him new divine energy and God’s blessings.

The Brahma Kumaris Institution’s work in the fields of education, health, women empowerment, climate change, and the promotion of cultural values is highly commendable. Appealing to the public, he said that the festival of Rakhi also reminds us that it is our important responsibility to protect not only our sisters but also every weak, neglected, and oppressed section of society.