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Oct222024 by nirmalNo Comments

The Punjab government has approved the prosecution of the case against the Dera chief

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Chandigarh, 22 October : The troubles for Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa chief Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim have increased. The Punjab government has given approval to prosecute him in three cases related to sacrilege. He will now face trial in the Faridkot court. If needed in the future, he may also be interrogated. The government made this decision shortly after the Supreme Court lifted the Punjab and Haryana High Court's stay on hearing sacrilege-related cases, while hearing a petition filed by the Punjab government about four days ago. The court also issued a notice to the Dera chief seeking a response within four weeks. The sacrilege issue was also raised in the Punjab Assembly. Congress MLAs raised this matter, stating that the Dera chief's file had been lying in the CM's office for about two an...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Punjab Cabinet Sub-Committee Directs PSPCL to Prioritize Employee Safety

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Chandigarh, October 21 : The Punjab Cabinet Sub-Committee, comprising Cabinet Ministers Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, Mr. Aman Arora, Mr. Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, and Mr. Harbhajan Singh ETO directed the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to ensure that no hazardous work is carried out by any employee without the necessary safety kit. This directive came during a meeting with various employee unions at Punjab Bhawan on Monday. Administrative Secretary (Power) Mr. Rahul Tiwari, Secretary Finance Mr. Basant Garg, Chairman-cum-Managing Director PSPCL Mr. Baldev Singh Sran, and Director Distribution Mr. DIPS Grewal were also present in this meeting. The Cabinet sub-committee engaged in detailed discussions regarding the deman...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Punjab to implement industry-friendly policies with the advice of industrialists: Sond

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Chandigarh, October 21: Punjab’s Industry and Commerce, Investment Promotion, Labour, and Tourism Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond, attended a meeting with industrialists as the chief guest at a program organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Monday. He assured the industrialists that industry-friendly policies in Punjab would be implemented with their advice to ensure that industrialists can work without any hassle. During his address at the CII office in Sector 31, Sond said that under the able leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab government is making serious efforts for the growth of industries in the state. He mentioned that soon the Invest Punjab portal will be linked with the websites o...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council honours Lord Indarjit Singh with lifetime achievement award

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London, October 21, 2024 — The Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 32 national Sikh organizations, has awarded ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ to Lord Indarjit Singh of Wimbledon, a distinguished member of the House of Lords, during its annual general meeting held in the committee room at the House of Lords, Westminster, London. The GSC President, Lady Kanwaljit Kaur Singh, and the members of the council also honoured Tony Matharu, a prominent London businessman, for his philanthropic contributions to society. During the ceremony, the GSC General Secretary Harsaran Singh highlighted that a portrait of Lord Indarjit Singh is being displayed in the gallery of the House of Lords, an achievement that is deeply commendable for the Sikh qaum. As the first turban-wearing Sikh member of the up...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

DGP PUNJAB MEETS FAMILIES OF MARTYRS’, ASSURES THEM EVERY POSSIBLE HELP FROM PUNJAB POLICE

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JALANDHAR, October 21: The 65th state-level Police Commemoration Day was observed at the Punjab Armed Police (PAP) headquarters here on Monday to pay tributes to the brave Police personnel, who had sacrificed their lives, fighting militants and criminals for the unity and integrity of the nation. Paying glowing tributes to the martyrs of the police, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav said the Punjab Police is an exceptional force which served the country both in times of peace and disturbance. He said that the members of the force had laid down their lives to maintain the unity of the nation and give security to the citizens. He said the state Police had sacrificed its 1799 officials, including two police personnel in this year, since September 1981. While addressin...

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Judge’s praise of political leaders erodes public trust in judiciary: Justice Gavai

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Ahmedabad, October 21: Supreme Court Justice B.R. Gavai said that a judge's behavior on and off the bench should adhere to high standards of judicial ethics. He stated that a judge praising a politician or bureaucrat while in office and beyond the bounds of courtesy could affect people's trust in the entire judiciary. A judge resigning to contest elections could impact the public's perception of impartiality. Judicial ethics and integrity are fundamental pillars that maintain the credibility of the legal system. Justice Gavai gave an example where a US Supreme Court Justice had to apologize for comments criticizing a presidential candidate. Justice Gavai was speaking at an annual conference for judicial officers in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Justice B.R. Gavai said that maintaining...

Oct212024 by nirmalNo Comments

Responsibility of Delhi Blast claimed by Khalistani Group

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The responsibility for the explosion near the CRPF school in Rohini Sector 14, Delhi, has been claimed by Khalistani groups. A post found in the Justice League India group on Telegram has taken responsibility for the blast, stating their capability to carry out attacks at any time. Currently, investigative agencies are examining whether this post is legitimate or if it has been fabricated. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a team from the National Security Guard (NSG) have also begun investigations. The Home Ministry has requested a report from the Delhi Police regarding the incident. According to sources from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), crude bomb-like materials were found in the preliminary investigation. However, official information will only be available after ...

Sep292024 by nirmalNo Comments

Global Sikh Council urges UNHRC, Canadian Govt to repeal Quebec’s bill 21 banning religious articles

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Chandigarh, September 28, 2024 – Strongly condemning the Quebec's controversial Bill 21, the Global Sikh Council (GSC), representing 32 national Sikh organizations, has urged the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and Canadian federal government to repeal this legislation which bans public sector workers in "positions of authority" from wearing religious symbols while at work.The GSC highlighted that this law directly violates the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a commitment upheld by the Canada, and called for immediate action from the Canadian federal government and international human rights bodies.The GSC president Lady Singh Dr. Kanwaljit Kaur, OBE, emphasized that the Canadian constitution guarantees all citizens the freedom of religion, and Canada has ratified num...

Sep122024 by nirmalNo Comments

Tan Dhesi MP elected as Chairman of UK Defence Select Committee

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Chandigarh September 12, 2024 - The new Chair of the Defence Select Committee of British parliament is Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP. Following a vote on 11 September, within which only the 650 MPs in the UK House of Commons can vote, Tan Dhesi MP has been elected Chair of the Defence Select Committee. The Committee plays an influential and powerful role, especially in scrutinising the UK Government’s policies on defence. It is a watershed moment in the UK, since Tan Dhesi MP has become the first Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic MP to ever be elected as Defence Committee Chairman. Indeed, when he served on the Committee in 2020, he was only the second ever BAME Member of Parliament to do so. It is a landmark historic moment for another reason, Dhesi becomes the first Sikh and first Punja...

Sep72024 by nirmalNo Comments

VB arrests three more accused in PSIEC plot allotment case

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Chandigarh, September 7, 2024 - The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Darshan Kumar, alias Darshan Garg, and Amarjit Singh, both retired Estate Officers along with Vijay Kumar Gupta, Senior Assistant, in connection with the fraudulent allotment of industrial plots of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation Limited (PSIEC). Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the VB informed that the arrests followed the accused have surrendering in the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Mohali. He further added that in this regard a case, had already been registered under FIR No. 04 dated March 8, 2024 under sections 420, 409, 465, 467, 468, 471, 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and sections 13(1)A read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Ac...