Punjab expected to procure 132 lakh metric tons wheat: Chief Secretary
Punjab is expected to procure 132 lakh metric tons wheat, out of which 17.14 lakh metric tons have already been acquired, Chief Secretary Anurag Verma said on Sunday.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said he was “proud” to be Supreme Commander of the “magnificent men and women” of “valiant” Indian Air Force.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Air Force Station, Adampur, Punjab, Kovind awarded Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the IAF and also witnessed a “dazzling” air show.
“Proud to be Supreme Commander of the magnificent men and women of our valiant Air Force. Happy to award Standards to the 223 Squadron and the 117 Helicopter Unit of the IAF… Also witnessed a dazzling air show,” Kovind tweeted.
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On his first visit to Punjab, after becoming the President, Kovind said the contribution of the state to the country’s armed forces has been “enormous”.
“This is my first visit to Punjab after taking over as President of India. This is the land of sainiks and sants. The contribution of Punjab to our armed forces has been enormous.”
“That is why, in my role as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, I am truly glad that my first visit to Punjab has brought me to the Air Force Station in Adampur,” he said.
“(I am) especially fortunate to come here in November, a month that marks birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji and martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur ji,” he said further.
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