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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

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...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

I have come here to meet the people of Punjab and my workers, I used to miss you a lot in jail: Arvind Kejriwal

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Amritsar, May 17 : Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a meeting with party leaders and workers in Amritsar. In the meeting, Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann praised the party workers for their hard work and discussed the election strategies. Addressing the workers, Arvind Kejriwal said that I had no special agenda to come to Punjab this time. I have come here this time to meet the people of Punjab and my workers. I used to miss you all a lot in jail. Whenever I met Bhagwant Mann in jail, I used to ask about you. Launching an attack on the BJP, Kejriwal said that the BJP thought that by arresting me, they will finish the Aam Aadmi Party. But my arrest is not going to make any difference to the party b...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

TWO FAKE CALL CENTRES DUPING PEOPLE LIVING IN US; 155 HELD

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CHANDIGARH, May 17: The Cyber Crime Division of the Punjab Police has busted two fake Call Centres running in Mohali and arrested 155 employees of these centres for making fraudulent calls to people living in US and duping them, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Friday. The first fake Call centre was located at Plot #F88 in Sector 74 in SAS Nagar, while, the other fake Call Centre established at A-one Tower at Sector 74 of SAS Nagar. Both the call centres seemed to be run by Gujarat based kingpins. DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the fake Call Centres were operating during the night and callers were usin...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

328 candidates to contest for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab: Sibin C

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Chandigarh, May 17: Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said on Friday that a total of 328 candidates will contest the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab, compared to 253 in 2014 and 278 candidates in 2019. The CEO said that a total of 25 candidates have withdrawn their names by the last date for withdrawal of nominations. Earlier, 466 candidates had filed 598 nominations in the state. After the scrutiny and withdrawal of papers, the total number of candidates has come down to 328, including 302 male and 26 female candidates. The Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat has the highest number of candidates, with 43 in the fray, he said. As it is now clear which candidates are in the fray, Chief Elector...

May172024 by nirmalNo Comments

Bhagwant Mann campaigned for Jalandhar candidate Pawan Kumar Tinu in Kartarpur, said – on June 1st you will have to do the cleaning with ‘jharoo’

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Jalandhar, May 17 : Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Friday evening, campaigned for the AAP candidate of Jalandhar Pawan Kumar Tinu and held a mega road show in Kartarpur. Mann appealed to the people that on June 1st they have to do the cleaning with 'jharoo' and make the AAP win by 13-0. Mann told the people that their love and support never lets him get tired. "I cannot repay the debt of this love even in seven lives," said Mann. People don't even come out of their houses for other politicians and you shower me with flowers and so much love that it is my biggest gift. Addressing the people during the rod show Mann recounted his work of two years and said that he is asking for votes based on that work. He said that it is his privilege that he got to serve the people of Punjab. He ad...