Modi in Punjab HIGHLIGHTS: State govt needs to be more proactive regarding central schemes, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 106th edition of the Indian Science Congress at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar on Thursday, and is later scheduled to address a public rally in Gurdaspur. PM Modi held an interactive session on ‘Future of Science in India’ with three Nobel laureates at LPU. Later in the day, he will address a public rally in Punjab’s Gurdaspur town as part of the BJP’s campaign to hold 100 rallies ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Here are the HIGHLIGHTS:
4:40 pm IST
Small and medium traders will be benefitted through our policies: Modi
Punjab has a huge MSME sector. Our policies will benefit small and medium traders. Need to inculcate teachings of Guru Gobind Singh: Modi
4:30 pm IST
Modi says GST brought transparency in tax process
Request Punjab govt to complete central projects on time. We have kept religious places out of GST. Earlier, there would be up to 30% taxes on items. Now you can see the taxes you are paying: Modi
4:25 pm IST
State govt needs to be more proactive regarding central schemes: Modi
Govt has taken up construction of food processing units, incubation centres, etc. Lakhs of youth will get jobs. More than 11 lakh women have been given free gas, 28 lakh men have been benefitted through MUDRA, 2.5 lakh through skill development. State govt needs to be more proactive regarding central schemes: Modi
4:20 pm IST
Earlier Ravi water was going to Pak, while Punjab was staring at scarcity: Modi
Sultanpur Lodhi on way to become heritage town. Govt working to double farmers’ income. Despite River Ravi flowing through Punjab, farmers were desperate for water. Ravi water was going to Pakistan. Punjab and Kashmir have right over Ravi water. Our govt did not want that: Modi
4:16 pm IST
PM hits out at Congress over 1984 anti-Sikh riots
PM Narendra Modi in Gurdaspur,Punjab: Ek parivaar ke ishaare par jin jin aaropiyon ko 'sajjan' bata kar file daba di gayi, NDA sarkar ne unko bahar nikala, SIT ka gathan kiya aur parinaam sabke saamne hai pic.twitter.com/MGNI3TfMKK
— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2019
4:12 pm IST
Congress cheated farmers: Modi
In Karnataka, only a few farmers received loan waivers. Rest had to flee after police issued warrants against them. Congress cheated farmers: Modi
4:10 pm IST
Country should be alert of such people: PM Modi
Congress’ history is about merciless killing of thousands of Sikh people, and even today they are rewarding people, who are involved in riots, with chief minister’s post. The country should be alert of such people: PM Modi
4:08 pm IST
PM hits out at Congress
PM Modi hits out at Congress, says it opposed the Kartarpur corridor.
Congress’ has played with national security, and even today the are spreading lies to weaken the defence forces, it history only glorifies one family: PM Modi
4:02 pm IST
NDA govt took historic decision of making Kartarpur corridor: Modi
Seeing the demand of crores of Sikh people, NDA govt took the historic decision of making the Kartarpur corridor: PM
4:00 pm IST
For 70 year, devotees have been forced to watch land of their guru through binoculous: Modi
70 years ago during partition, we were separated from the holy land, it was only a matter of few kilometers. but the government that time couldn’t keep the holy place in India. For many year, devotees have been forced to watch the land of their guru through binoculous: PM Modi
3:51 pm IST
Gurudaspur is the land of Baba Nanak: PM Modi
Gurdaspur is the land of Baba Nanak. Next year on the anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, festivities will be held in every state and across the world.. we are making efforts to ensure there is no obstacle in reaching pilgrimage centre related to him: PM Modi
3:50 pm IST
BJP and Akali Dal are constantly working for Gurdaspur welfare: PM
BJP and Akali Dal are constantly working for the welfare of Gurudaspur, says PM Modi
3:49 pm IST
Want to pay my tribute to Vinod Khanna again: PM Modi
This is my first visit to Gudaspur after demise of Vinod Khanna. I want to pay my tribute to him again, says PM Modi.
He wanted to see an advanced and prosperous Gurdaspur. We have to fulfil his dream together, says PM.
2:08 pm IST
Let us work for building a new India through science: PM Modi
Let us work for building a new India through science. An India that is ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of present and future. An India that is bubbling with ideas, knowledge, wisdom and action. An India that is stronger, confident, prosperous and healthier, an India that is compassionate and inclusive: PM Modi
2:01 pm IST
PM Modi talks about Prime Ministers Research Fellowship
PM says government has introduced the Prime Ministers Research Fellowship under which “1000 bright minds from the best institutions in the country will be offered direct admission in Ph.D program in IITs and IISC.”
1:59 pm IST
PM Modi mentions Gaganyaan mission
In 2022, three Indians would be sent to space in country-made spacecraft Gaganyaan, says Modi
1:54 pm IST
PM calls for strong research ecosystem in state universities, college
Our strengths in research and development are built on the backbone of our national laboratories, central universities, IIT, IISc, TIFR & IISER. However, over 95% of our students go to state universities and colleges. A strong research ecosystem must be developed in these Universities and colleges: PM Modi
I call upon the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Council, to discuss these issues in detail and formulate an action plan in consultation with the Ministry of Human Resource Development, to boost research in our colleges and state universities: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 3, 2019
1:49 pm IST
Future is about convergence and connected technologies: PM
PM Modi emphasizes that, “Future is about convergence and connected technologies.” He says India needs to increase its capacity to carry out new innovations.
1:45 pm IST
PM Modi says need to link Science with life of common man
Need to link Science with the life of common citizens, says Modi
1:40 pm IST
PM hails role of Indian scientists in nation building
PM says, “The life and works of Indian scientists are a compelling testament of integration of deep fundamental insights with technology development and nation-building.”
It is through our modern temples of science that India is transforming its present and working to secure its future: PM
1:37 pm IST
Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhaan: Modi
PM Modi recalls late prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s acknowledgement of science and technology during speech at Pokhram. “I believe it is now time to take one more step forward.. the slogan now becomes Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhaan,” says PM Modi
1:34 pm IST
Indian Science Congress has a rich legacy: Modi
India’s greatness lies in innovation.. Indian Science Congress has a rich legacy: Modi
1:32 pm IST
PM Modi inaugurates event
PM Modi inaugurates Indian Science Congress , extends New Year greetings to audience.
1:25 pm IST
PM Modi has changed ‘brain-drain’ to ‘brain gain’: Harsh Vardhan
Union Science and Technology minister Harsh Vardhan says under Modi’s era Indian-origin scientists settled abroad are standing in a beeline to work in our country. He says, “Modi has changed ‘brain-drain’ to ‘brain gain’.”
12:58 pm IST
PM Modi reaches Lovely Professional University
PM Modi has arrived at Lovely Professional University.
12:35 pm IST
PM lands in Adampur
PM Modi has landed at Adampur, on way to Lovely Professional University.
12:15 pm IST
Rahul Gandhi tweets on PM’s event at LPU
So it seems our PM has fled Parliament & his own open book Rafale exam & is instead lecturing students at Lovely Univ. in Punjab, today.
I request the students there to, respectfully, ask him to please answer the 4 questions posed to him by me, yesterday. #RafaleScam
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 3, 2019
12:00 pm IST
Tight security arrangements for public rally
Over 5,000 security personnel, including National Security Guards, have been deployed for security. BJP workers from across state will reach the rally venue by buses and other means of transport.
State BJP president Shwait Malik said that the rally is being held by the people of Punjab to thank the PM for development of the region
11:46 am IST
Amit Shah to be present at Gurdaspur rally
BJP president Amit Shah,former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, former deputy CM and SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, Union minister Harsimrat Kaur, Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, Union minister of state Vijay Sampla, Punjab BJP president Shwait Malik, BJP national vicepresident Avinash Rai Khanna, BJP national secretary Tarun Chug, Punjab BJP Lok Sabha in-charge Captain Abhimaniyu and Punjab BJP in-charge Prabhat Jha will also be present
11:24 am IST
PM Modi to inaugurate Indian Science Congress (ISC)-2019 in Jalandhar
PM Modi will inaugurate the Indian Science Congress at Jalandhar. The event is expected to start at 11.30 am. He will then address a rally in Gurdaspur, where he is likely to arrive at 1 pm.
