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Lok Sabha Polls
Cong may align with BSM, LBP, AISAD
Chandigarh, October 19
The Punjab Congress, already trailing behind the BJP and the SAD in declaring party candidates for the forthcoming parliamentary polls, is in the process of forming a front of like-minded parties, which can include the Bahujan Samaj Morcha (BSM), the Lok Bhalai Party (LBP)and the All-India Shiromani Akali Dal (AISAD).
‘Acts of Sukhbir unconstitutional’
Chandigarh, October 19
The Punjab Congress on Friday submitted a memorandum to the state Governor seeking his intervention to prevent what it called the “unconstitutional, illegitimate and illegal working” of SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Vote out Cong: Badal
Tarn Taran, October 19
Accusing the Congress of human rights violations, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today called upon people of the state to oust the UPA government.
Gurta Gaddi Diwas
Nanhi Chhaan launched
Talwandi Sabo, October 19
The second day of Gurta Gaddi Diwas celebrations here was marked with the launching of Nanhi
Chhaan, a socio-religious campaign against female foeticide and depletion of greenery.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal presents a sapling to a newly married couple while launching the Nanhi Chhaan campaign at Talwandi Sabo on Sunday. Tribune photo: Kulbir Beera
Church leader for all-religion body
Pathankot, October 19
Joel V. Mal, moderator, Church of North India (CNI), seeking the formation of an all-religion body to solve religious issues, will launch a campaign against religious hatred in the country.
160 prisoners to be freed today
Ropar, October 19
The sentences of around 160 prisoners all over state have been remitted on the celebrations of Gurta Gaddi
Diwas.
No end to Nanakshahi Calendar row
Amritsar, October 19
Even as all three Takhts of Punjab, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee
(DSGMC), SGPC and many Sikh organisations organised nagar kirtans on the eve of the tercentenary celebrations of Gurta Gaddi Diwas today as per Nanakshahi Calendar, the Takht Hazur Sahib, Takht Patna Sahib and many Panthic organisations would celebrate the mega event at Abchal
Nagar, Hazur Sahib (Maharashtra), as per traditional Bikrami Calendar.
Rs 200 cr for upkeep of jails, says Gabria
Patiala, October 19
While the capacity of Faridkot, Nabha and Kapurthala-based jails is being increased by the Punjab government to accommodate 6,000 inmates in these jails, more barracks are being constructed in other jails of the state so as to enable them to accommodate about 4,000 additional prisoners.
Bairagis seek more representation in politics
Patiala, October 19
Bairagis of Punjab have sought for more representation in the political set-up of the state as they feel they have been sidelined.
Varsity auditorium to be upgraded
Patiala, October 19
A 200-seat capacity and modern air-conditioned auditorium is all set to come up at Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan in Punjabi University. The project will be completed in less than a year.
State declares holiday today
Chandigarh, October 19
The Punjab government has declared public holiday tomorrow on account of tercentenary of Guruta Gaddi
Diwas. According to an official spokesman, this public holiday has been declared in all Punjab government offices, educational Institutions and offices of Boards and Corporations.
— TNS
Talk to French govt: SAD (A)
Jalandhar, October
19
Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) president Simranjit Singh Mann today wanted the Union government to show the same concern on the turban issue it was expressing in case of Tamils being targeted in Sri Lanka.
CPI seeks aid for paddy farmers
Sangrur, October 19
Alleging distress sale of paddy in various parts of the state, the Communist Party of India (CPI) today asked Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to announce compensation to the tune of Rs 50 per quintal for paddy growers.
Baba Banda Bahadur remembered
Nabha, October 19
The Bairagi Mahamandal today celebrated the 338th birth anniversary of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at the local Triveni Palace.
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