Punjab Governor expresses concern over state law and order situation
Governor Gulab Chand Kataria said the current situation in Punjab cannot be called satisfactory during an awards ceremony in Batala.
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria expressed concern over the law and order situation in the state on Thursday, stating it cannot be called satisfactory. Speaking to reporters in Batala on the sidelines of an event, Kataria cited frequent incidents occurring across different locations.
The Governor said the challenge of maintaining order is for everyone to address and that efforts are being made to figure out how to overcome it. Regarding the issue of drugs, Kataria said collective efforts are required to fight the scourge and help youth who have fallen prey to the habit.
According to a report by Daily Excelsior, Kataria was in Batala to present the Sat Paul Mittal national awards 2026 at a ceremony organised by the Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust. This year, the awards recognised four individuals and institutions for service to humanity with a cumulative cash prize of Rs 20 lakh.
The Platinum award in the Individual Category was given to Shalini Khanna, director of NAB India Centre for Blind Women and Disability Studies, while Nitesh Kumar Jangir, co-founder of Coeo Labs and InnAccel, received the Gold award in the same category. In the Institutional Category, the Foundation to Educate Girls Globally received the Platinum award and Sankara Eye Foundation, India, received the Gold award.
The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust, established in 1983 by the late Sat Paul Mittal, also announced it will extend scholarships worth approximately Rs 6 crore to 2,400 students this year.