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SAD woos pensioners, farmers
Kanjhla (Sangrur), December 14
Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal, general secretary of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), said today if the SAD-BJP alliance was voted to power monthly pension of all old persons, widows, dependent children and disabled persons in the state would be raised from Rs 250 to Rs 400.
New faces to get ticket: Amarinder
Patiala, December 14
The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, said today that the challan in the corruption case registered against former Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his son Sukhbir Badal and his wife Surinder Kaur Badal by the state Vigilance Bureau would be presented in the fast track court shortly.
The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, lays the foundation stone of the southern bypass here on Thursday.
— A Tribune photograph
Identify your skills before heading West: BC MLA
Bathinda, December 14
Recognise your skills, keep your eyes open to opportunities and have “I-can-do” approach to achieve success in life. This piece of advice came from the second-time MLA of British Columbia, Mr Jagrup Brar, for Punjabi youth many of whom migrate to foreign countries with dollar dreams in their eyes.
Students of Government Rajindra College present a memento to the MLA of British Columbia, Mr Jagrup Brar, in Bathinda on Thursday.
— Tribune photo by Kulbir Beera
Good Samaritan dies saving mishap victims
Bathinda, December 14
He was a saviour of lives for accident victims, but last night he himself became a victim of a road mishap while trying to rescue a motorcyclist injured in an accident near Kotshamir village.
No return to active politics: Jakhar
Abohar, December 14
The Madhya Pradesh Governor, Dr Balram Jakhar, has refuted the BJP propaganda that he was working as a nominee of the Congress in the state. “My concern is only the welfare of Madhya Pradesh and of course the farming community”, he added.
Singla to contest from Bathinda
Bathinda, December 14
Putting all speculations at rest the Finance Minister, Mr Surinder
Singla, today made it clear that he would contest from Bathinda in the forthcoming Assembly elections.
PM to hand over historic fort to admn
Amritsar , December 14
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, is likely to hand over the charge of historical Gobindgarh Fort to the administration during his much-hyped visit to his home town here on December 19.
Pay panel notification today
Sangrur, December 14
Mr Surinder Singla, Punjab Finance Minister, disclosed today a notification on the constitution of Fifth Punjab Pay Commission, would be issued today or by tomorrow. He said a former Deputy Commissioner of Sangrur had been made chairperson of the commission, which would have four members, including the chairperson.
IMA: Revoke transfer of ‘expectant’ doc
Faridkot, December 14
The transfer of an expectant doctor posted at the Civil Hospital, Mohali, reportedly at the behest of the Kharar MLA, Mr Bir Devinder Singh, has drawn flack from the Indian Medical Association (IMA). The association has even appealed to the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, to cancel the transfer of the doctor.
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On the call given by the sponsoring committee of the trade unions, a large number of private and government employees today went on a day-long token strike paralysing the entire government functioning.
Leaders of three Akali factions today gave a joint call to Sikhs to oust Mr Parkash Singh Badal, president Shiromani Akali Dal from the “Panthic scene”, to mark the 86th anniversary of the Akali Dal, here today.
