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SGPC honours Canadian Sikh for work on ecology
Amritsar, January 20
The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) today felicitated Dr Jagtar Singh
Bhatti, who has been awarded Peace Prize by the Canadian government for his pioneering work on the effect of changing climate on environment.
Dr Jagtar Singh Bhatti, a Canadian resident, being felicitated by Avtar Singh, SGPC president, in Amritsar on Tuesday. Giani Gurbachan Singh,
Jathedar, Akal Takht, Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh, Jathedar, Takht Damdama Sahib, can also be seen in the picture. A Tribune photograph |
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US aid for de-addiction centre
Gurdaspur, January 20
The Rotary International Foundation of the US has decided to give financial aid to the local Red Cross de-addiction and rehabilitation centre.
Punjab No. 1 in school infrastructure
Chandigarh, January 20
The National University of Educational Planning and Administration has ranked Punjab the number 1 state in the country for providing adequate infrastructure facilities in primary and upper primary schools. Punjab beats Delhi, which has dropped to the second position this year.
Reinstall Nishan Sahib at Hira Mahal: SAD (A)
Nabha, January 20
Following the removal of the Nishan Sahib from its premises, historical Hira Mahal here is once again in the news. The SAD (Amritsar) today decided to launch an agitation to get the Nishan Sahib reinstalled atop it.
General secretaries of the party Prof Mohinder Singh and Bhai Jit Singh Aaloarkh
accused the district administration, the SAD and the SGPC of working under the
clout of the BJP.
A file photo of Hira Mahal with the Nishan Sahib atop it. |
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Babbar Khalsa threatens strikes on Republic Day
Sirhind/Bassi Pathana, January 20
The Babbar Khalsa has threatened to strike at various places in Punjab on the Republic Day.
The station master Bassi Pathana railway station today received a letter stating
that major installations like Bhakra Nangal Dam, railway stations of Anandpur
Sahib, Bassi Pathana, Una, Phagwara, Hoshiarpur and Nawanshahr and Phagwara bus
stand would be targeted on January 26.
Panthic bodies submit memo to Takht chief
Amritsar, January 20
Several Panthic organisations today urged Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh to seek explanation from Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal for violating edicts( hukamnamas) issued by Akal Takht on anti-Sikh activities of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
Relief for 1984 riot victims
To get houses, booths at lower rates
Chandigarh, January 20
Finally, the 1984 riot victims are in for a major relief. Displaced
from their homes and left to fend for themselves after the riots broke, the
victims will finally get booths and houses in Punjab at much less than the
prevailing land rates.
Protest against privatisation on Jan 25
Patiala, January 20
The Democratic Employees Front (DEF) has opposed the privatisation of the public sector by the government and dubbed the ongoing bid as an attack on the fundamental rights of the working class.
Defacement of information
Advocate questions revision of orders
Chandigarh, January 20
HC Arora, an advocate of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, in a complaint to the Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, has demanded a probe into the “revision” of orders done by one of the information commissioners.
Ex-MP’s brother held with fake currency
Anandpur Sahib, January 20
Former Rajya Sabha member Dharama Pal Yadav's brother Dharamvir Singh was held today with fake currency at Nakkian toll barrier .
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