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Confusion
continues over SGJC
Chandigarh, September 22
The landmark judgement by the
Full Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the “complex and
important issue” of the term of the Sikh Gurdwaras Judicial
Commission (SGJC) notwithstanding, confusion persists.
Institute
backs college stand on ‘patit’ Sikhs
Bathinda, September 22
Mr Gurdev Singh, president,
Institute of Sikh Studies, Chandigarh, in a written statement issued
here today, said the point raised by Dashmesh Dental College,
Faridkot, stating that “patit” Sikhs should not seek admission to
the college, was fully justified.
SGPC
blue print to curb apostasy
Ludhiana, September 22
“The need of the hour is to
check social evils like female foeticide, rising use of drugs among
the youth, greed of dowry and incidents of divorce besides patitpuna
(apostasy) among the Sikh masses,” says SGPC chief Kirpal Singh
Badungar. He was in city to address a meeting of all Sikh youth
organisations besides the Singh Sabhas of the state.
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Cong —
Akali duel takes its toll
Chandigarh, September 22
An environment of bitter
political confrontation between the Congress and the Akalis that
prevailed even before the run-up to the assembly elections in February
has now transformed into one of personal enmity.
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Withdraw
order stopping old-age pension: Dang
Amritsar, September 22
Mr Satya Pal Dang senior CPI
leader today demanded withdrawal of the Ministry of Social Security
Punjab orders stopping payment of old-age pension and not sanctioning
new old age pension. He wanted stern action against those culprits,
responsible for old-age pension scandal.
Cong
leader’s guard fires, 2 Akalis hurt
Amritsar, September 22
Two Akali workers were injured
when a security guard of a Congress leader opened fire at Gazzal, a
border village in Khem Karan.
Editor
booked for rape
Kapurthala, September 22
The Sadar Police today registered
a case against Harwinder Singh Bawa, Editor of a Punjabi monthly, the
UPI Sandesh, publised from Aujula village, on a charge of raping a
Dalit girl of Chuharwal village.
Nawanshahr
gears up to tackle problems
Nawanshahr, September 22
This speck of a district is often
in the news for all the wrong reasons. It can be human trafficking,
drug smuggling, drug addiction or selenium toxicity in a particular
belt of villages, affecting humans and cattle. But it also generates
positive news, once every year, on March 23, when Shaheed Bhagat Singh
is remembered on his birth anniversary at Khatkar Kalan.
No
action taken on magisterial probes
Ropar, September 22
In recent years, whenever a major
mishap has occurred in the district, the administration has ordered a
magisterial inquiry into it. The subdivisional magistrates have
conducted the inquiries, whose reports have been sent to the
government for further action. However, till date no follow-up action
has been taken on many of the magisterial inquiries.
6
to get Baba Farid Society awards
Bathinda, September 22
Dr Inderjeet Kaur, Mr Balwant
Singh Ramoowalia, Mr Beant Singh Bedi, Mr Gurdev Singh, Baba Jaswant
Singh and Dr Harbhajan Singh Deol have been selected by the Baba Farid
Society, Faridkot, for the annual awards for their contribution to the
welfare of society and for being honest.
Move
to pass Mayor’s bill opposed
Jalandhar, September 22
Concerned about the continued
violation of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act by the
Congress-controlled local Municipal Corporation, which had spent Rs 5
lakh on the renovation of the office and residence of the Mayor
without inviting bids, the group of SAD-BJP councillors have decided
to strongly oppose the move to get the expenditure passed in the
scheduled meeting of the House tomorrow.
Chhapar
Mela concludes
Chhapar (Ludhiana),
September 22
The Chhapar Mela concluded here
today on a merry note even though some stalls and the circus are still
there for the late visitors expected tomorrow.
Amend
Punjab Coop Act: NCUI
Abohar, September 22
Mr Bhagwati Prasad Mishra,
Vice-Chairman of the National Co-operative Union of India (NCUI) and
Mr Rameshwerji Patel, Chairman of Indore Premier Co-oprative Bank Ltd
and a former minister of Madhya Pradesh, today suggested that the
Punjab Co-operative Act should be amended to remove the restriction on
the directors of co-operative societies from contesting election for
the third consecutive term.
Hospital
chief clarifies
Jalandhar, September 22
The Chairman of the local S.G.L.
Charitable Hospital, Baba Kashmira Singh, today denied that two
residents of the Phagwari mohalla, who died of gastroenteritis
yesterday, were ever admitted to his hospital for treatment.
MC
infighting hits works
Ferozepore, September 22
Rain may be a boon for farmers,
but it often brings a flood of problems for city residents. Even a
drizzle inundates the city, particularly its interiors and low-lying
areas. Bumpy roads dotted with potholes and cesspools of slush impede
the flow of traffic.
Electoral
rolls to be revised
Bathinda, September 22
Mr Anurag Verma, Deputy
Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer said yesterday, that as per
the directions of the Election Commission the revised electoral rolls
would be published and the preliminary list would be published on
November 6 and the objections would be entertained till November 21.
Night-time
revelry at EO’s office
Ahemedgarh, September 22
Owing largely to the absence of
the Executive Officer (EO) of the local Municipal Council, since he is
away to Chandigarh on training, his office assumes the status of a
bar-cum-club at night.
BJP
pressurising police, allege sabha members
Patiala, September 22
Members and devotees of the
Bhootnath Sudhar Sabha, which is presently bitterly divided on the
issue of management of the historic Bhoothnath temple in the city,
today alleged that the BJP president Ram Kumar Goel was pressurising
the police to register a case against some of them.
Centre to train vets inaugurated
Ropar, September 22
The Punjab Animal Husbandry Department will launch a campaign from Anandpur Sahib on September 29 to educate farmers about schemes of the department for cattle.
Plea
to donate blood once a year
Bathinda, September 22
Mr Ramesh Mehta, president of the
Aasra Welfare Society, said here today that to bridge the gap between
the demand and supply of blood in the country, at least one member of
every family should donate blood voluntarily every year.
80 govt employees leave for J&K
Patiala, September 22
Patiala Deputy Commissioner Shivdular Singh Dhillon today flagged off two bus loads of 80 employees, who are going for poll duty to Jammu and Kashmir, at a special function organised here.
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