u/Acrobatic-Pin-2438

Since the start of US-Israel and Iran war, there’s been 45+ cases reported of fires and infra damage to various oil refineries around the globe.

These refineries are not limited to the Gulf as one would expect due to war.

Russia - Tuapse, Kirishi, NORSI, Yaroslavi and Saratov refineries stopped its operation because of fires or attack by Ukraine. This led to description of 40% Russia’s oil export.

Australia - Viva Energy Geelong refinery caught fire that burned for 13 hours

USA - Valero Port Arthur refinery at Texas reported an explosion and massive fire

Mexico - Dos Bocas refinery suffered multiple incidents including explosions and fires.

Romania - CET Vest Power Plant faced similar incident

India - HPCL Rajasthan refinery reported massive fire a day before its inauguration.

Myanmar - Homalian Township port reported a major fire that incinerated 10 fuel tankers

Saudi (Ras Tanura refinery), Iran (South Pars Gas Field), Qatar (Ras Laffan), Bahrain (Bapco), Kuwait (Mina al-Ahmadi) and UAE (Ruwais) reported damages because of the war going in in the area.

This is rise of 1800% from the usual 9-10 cases reported in a year. Even without taking Gulf incidents into consideration, it is a huge jump in these incidents.

This raises speculation of a major sabotage job of energy facilities across the globe. Who benefits from this? How they’re being successful at synthesising oil crisis at this scale (hitting oil refineries all over the globe)?

I am in no way saying Punjab has the biggest drug problem but we’ve quite serious problem. Because we border Pakistan and therefore Afghanistan, Punjab is the enter yet point of the opium to Punjab’s and rest of the India.

As a common man, I believe every politicians who promises they’ll eradicate drugs from Punjab. It was Akali-BJP, then Congress and now AAP. We gave every political party a chance but sadly none worked. Every party had their problems, either gunda raj, party running it’s own drug ring or whatever.

But this time, it has crossed every single line. The current govt claimed to have a strong hold on these drug rackets and I’m sure like me, every one believed it. I mean all the news sources are saying the same. 2000 clinics running and improving the government hospitals. All the news media is showing this pleasant picture. But the reality is not what you’d expect.

I don’t have any source but only what I’ve seen. I tried to find any but there’s not a single source that says what I saw today.

I went to the local government hospital (I usually don’t, last time I was there was in 2020 for COVID vaccine) to buy a prescription medicine for my grandfather (was not available at the medical shops today).

As I entered the street to the hospital (not even hospital entrance) I saw 10-20 people just passed out on the side of the road. It was 10 AM. I thought there must be some nasty flew going around that so many sick people are sleeping outside waiting for a bed.

I reached the pharmacy and saw people getting a pill for free in there. It was a queue of about 20-30 people and all were waiting for the same free pill. I didn’t know what it was.

Out of curiosity, I asked one of the guy standing there. I was shocked when he told me that to get people stop doing “chitta” PUNJAB GOVT IS GIVING THIS FREE PILL THAT DOES THE SAME JOB.

Yeah, the govt is distributing drugs for free so that they can show people have stopped doing other known drugs.

How effed up is that!!

I am not making this up. I was there for 10 mins tops and I saw about 35-40 people taking it and being in that state.

Nobody is questing, family members were stopped at gates because they were cursing the staff who were giving away these pills.

This is what it has come to? Govt is padding their stats by getting people addicted to something else. No news source reported it, they are instead showing how great the govt is doing in the healthcare dept.

I am in no way saying Punjab has the biggest drug problem but we’ve quite serious problem. Because we border Pakistan and therefore Afghanistan, Punjab is the enter yet point of the opium to Punjab’s and rest of the India.

As a common man, I believe every politicians who promises they’ll eradicate drugs from Punjab. It was Akali-BJP, then Congress and now AAP. We gave every political party a chance but sadly none worked. Every party had their problems, either gunda raj, party running it’s own drug ring or whatever.

But this time, it has crossed every single line. The current govt claimed to have a strong hold on these drug rackets and I’m sure like me, every one believed it. I mean all the news sources are saying the same. 2000 clinics running and improving the government hospitals. All the news media is showing this pleasant picture. But the reality is not what you’d expect.

I don’t have any source but only what I’ve seen. I tried to find any but there’s not a single source that says what I saw today.

I went to the local government hospital (I usually don’t, last time I was there was in 2020 for COVID vaccine) to buy a prescription medicine for my grandfather (was not available at the medical shops today).

As I entered the street to the hospital (not even hospital entrance) I saw 10-20 people just passed out on the side of the road. It was 10 AM. I thought there must be some nasty flew going around that so many sick people are sleeping outside waiting for a bed.

I reached the pharmacy and saw people getting a pill for free in there. It was a queue of about 20-30 people and all were waiting for the same free pill. I didn’t know what it was.

Out of curiosity, I asked one of the guy standing there. I was shocked when he told me that to get people stop doing “chitta” PUNJAB GOVT IS GIVING THIS FREE PILL THAT DOES THE SAME JOB.

Yeah, the govt is distributing drugs for free so that they can show people have stopped doing other known drugs.

How effed up is that!!

I am not making this up. I was there for 10 mins tops and I saw about 35-40 people taking it and being in that state.

Nobody is questing, family members were stopped at gates because they were cursing the staff who were giving away these pills.

This is what it has come to? Govt is padding their stats by getting people addicted to something else. No news source reported it, they are instead showing how great the govt is doing in the healthcare dept.

I’m renovating my room and I need some advice. The area where I live is prone to termites and wall dampness.

I built my cupboards and other woodwork in 2008 and was all infested by termites by 2012. I again rebuilt some of them, this time used anti-termite plywood and sprayed the chemical suggested to me but still same result.

Also, the walls get damped easily. I don’t know why ground water sucked up or something else.

This time I thought of not getting solutions to treat the problem but to eliminate it completely. How does PVC go for the walls, bathroom floor and cupboards instead of paint and wood work?

You think this is reasonable solution or it won’t work?

Let’s talk logically for a minute? I want to clarify a few things. This is the right order of events (correct me if I’m wrong):

- 2023: The 106th amendment, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, passed the Lok Sabha with 454 votes in favour and 2 against. Even the opposition supported it.

What does the 106th amendment says? 33% reservation to women of the total Lok Sabh seats based on the first census after 2023.

- 2026: The 131st amendment bill was supposed to do the same thing but made sure you don’t have to wait till 2034 to take effect.

It was just a fast track attempt, wasn’t it?

- Why is opposition against it now when they passed it in 2023?

- I understand it is linked to the delimitation act but that was the case in 2023 too. Why not protest it then but now?

- If they are doing delimitation based on population, it is disadvantage to many states. Has it been decided? Because there’s nothing about it in the act itself and a committee is supposed to form which will decide how it will happen.

(I hope it remains a civil discussion without name calling. I am willing to hear opposite point of view, even change my opinion.)

For the past couple weeks, the whole nation is busy debating about the Women Reservation amendment and the Delimitation bill.

I heard views from both sides, how Congress is anti-reform and how BJP is using this to manipulate elections.

Let me clarify that I’m not discussing the delimitation method right now. Whether it should be done based on population, GDP or other criteria.

Women reservation is necessary and long waited, I hope everyone agrees. Why? Because studies have shown that more women representation leads to lower corruption (obv depends on the level of experience of the candidate). Women tend to prioritise social spending on education and healthcare.

Based on the Critical Mass theory, 30-33% is ideal to move beyond token gesture to actual influence.

Now, what the central govt (BJP) was done cheeky is that they added a clause in the Women Reservation amendment act that it can be only applied after the delimitation. Even if passes both houses, you can implement it till delimitation is done.

Naturally, this will force opposition to accept Delimitation too at its face value (it only requires 1/2 votes rather than 2/3). Which means BJP can decide whatever way they want to delimit the Lok Sabha seats. That is not acceptable.

This is the reason opposition had to stop the Women Reservation amendment act too yesterday. Shifting the blame on Congress and allies is BJP’s way to manipulate the public.

If BJP actually wanted to bring women reservation into reality (which they’ve been waiting for 40 years apparently) then they wouldn’t have done this.

As a responsible government, you should have passed the reservation act independently. And afterwards, have debate and brainstorm the best have to delimit the seats.

I am very disappointed by the actions of the central government. The public needs to know the reality.

I understand people are already against it but most of them don’t even know why. They just hate Modi/BJP and that’s it. Understand the reason and oppose, that’s your right. Blindly abusing won’t prove your point or convince anyone.

For the past couple weeks, the whole nation is busy debating about the Women Reservation amendment and the Delimitation bill.

I heard views from both sides, how Congress is anti-reform and how BJP is using this to manipulate elections.

Let me clarify that I’m not discussing the delimitation method right now. Whether it should be done based on population, GDP or other criteria.

Women reservation is necessary and long waited, I hope everyone agrees. Why? Because studies have shown that more women representation leads to lower corruption (obv depends on the level of experience of the candidate). Women tend to prioritise social spending on education and healthcare.

Based on the Critical Mass theory, 30-33% is ideal to move beyond token gesture to actual influence.

Now, what the central govt (BJP) was done cheeky is that they added a clause in the Women Reservation amendment act that it can be only applied after the delimitation. Even if passes both houses, you can implement it till delimitation is done.

Naturally, this will force opposition to accept Delimitation too at its face value (it only requires 1/2 votes rather than 2/3). Which means BJP can decide whatever way they want to delimit the Lok Sabha seats. That is not acceptable.

This is the reason opposition had to stop the Women Reservation amendment act too yesterday. Shifting the blame on Congress and allies is BJP’s way to manipulate the public.

If BJP actually wanted to bring women reservation into reality (which they’ve been waiting for 40 years apparently) then they wouldn’t have done this.

As a responsible government, you should have passed the reservation act independently. And afterwards, have debate and brainstorm the best have to delimit the seats.

I am very disappointed by the actions of the central government. The public needs to know the reality.

I understand people are already against it but most of them don’t even know why. They just hate Modi/BJP and that’s it. Understand the reason and oppose, that’s your right. Blindly abusing won’t prove your point or convince anyone.

Can anyone help me understand PPF and FDs?