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Punjab CM promises adequate relief for Iraq victims

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Chandigarh, March 22 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday promised adequate compensation for the families of those abducted and killed by the Islamic State in Iraq’s Mosul.

He also reiterated his demand for the central government to also recompense them since the tragedy had occurred overseas.

The Chief Minister, on compassionate grounds, also ordered immediate release of Rs 20,000 as monthly pension to each of the bereaved families for February and March this year, waiving off the condition of quarterly payouts.

The Deputy Commissioners have been asked to disburse the pension amount immediately, he said.

Dismissing as false the allegation made by Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia that the families of the victims had not been paid compensation for the past six months, the Chief Minister said payment had been made till January 31.

With the release of the next two months’ pension, the payment was now completely up to date, he added.

Talking to reporters at the Assembly here, he clarified that the government had been paying the monthly pension to 24 families, of which it so far had information.

Earlier, the Chief Minister informed the House that as per the information received from the Ministry of External Affairs there are 27 victims from Punjab, of whom 11 hailed from Majha region and 11 from Doaba. The remaining were from other parts of the state.

Intervening in a discussion on Leader of Opposition Sukhpal Singh Khaira’s calling attention to extend adequate financial assistance to the next of kin of the bereaved families, the Chief Minister told the House that all criteria for compensation is such matters would be duly followed by his government.

He said his government would not indulge in any politics or arguments with the Centre on grant of compensation but stressed that it was the Central government’s responsibility to also provide financial assistance since the killings took place outside the country.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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