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‘Snap ties with BJP’: The Dal Khalsa has advised the SAD leadership to reconsider its alliance with the BJP. In a letter to the SAD leadership, Dal Khalsa leader Kanwarpal Singh has said it is an irony to defeat one ‘enemy’ of the Sikhs (Congress), the SAD had made another “anti-Sikh” party (BJP) its partner. “ We understand compulsion of the SAD for having an alliance with the BJP, but not its destiny. The BJP has lost its relevance, ideological moorings and credibility. The Akalis should jump out of the BJP’s sinking ship for the sake of Punjab in general and the Sikhs in particular,” said Kanwarpal Singh, adding the SAD should “learn from the working of the RSS”.
A schoolgirl pays tributes to the people killed in World Trade Center attack in the USA, in Amritsar on Thursday.
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Bathinda
BCCI decries power tariff hike: The Bathinda Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has criticised the state government for increase in power hike. The president of the chamber Raman Watts at a meeting held today termed the Akali government as not helpful to industry. He said that tariff increased by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) was unjustified. He demanded that the commission should review its decision and roll back the hike. Office-bearers of the chamber Gian Parkash, Ved Bansal, Rakesh Kumar were present at the meeting.
Ex-servicemen flay govt: The ex-servicemen of Bathinda once again criticised the government for not living to its promise of one rank, one pension. Maj Zora Singh Brar stated that the government had removed only a 13-year-old anomaly that should have been done long ago. The rest remains the same, he said. He also demanded that enhanced pension should be applicable for all ex-servicemen as in the case of legislators, judges, governors and other categories.
Bank distributes coins: The Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC) at Bathinda organised a coins distribution camp on September 9, as per the guidelines of the RBI to give Re 1, Rs 2 and Rs 5 and new currency of denomination of Rs 10 to its customers and public in general. Assistant General Manager A.S. Cheema explained that it would be helpful in solving the coins problem and such camps would be organised from time to time. J.P. Arya chief manager, B.K. Harit chief manager, T.K. Soni chief Manager, R.N. Bansal deputy chief manager, S.S. Dagar ARM and others were present during the function.
Kisan Mela on Sept 14: The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is going to organise a Kisan Mela on September 14 at its regional station, Dabwali road, Bathinda. Nirmal Singh Kahlon, speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha will be the chief guest on the occasion. Dr GS Buttar, director of the regional station, said that the fair would be based on theme of ‘Save Environment-Save Punjab.’ Seeds of improved varieties of different rabi crops as well as fruit plants recommended by the PAU will also be distributed among the growers.
CHANDIGARH
Shaheed Bhagat Singh essay contest: The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Vichar Manch invites essays from college/university students by September 28, birth anniversary of the Shaheed, on ‘Philosophy of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and its Relevance Today,Shaheed Bhagat Singh - Source of Inspiration for Youth and World of Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s Dreams. Prof AK Maleri, president of the manch said the contest was to enlighten youth about the Shaheed’s philosophy and dream of just and equitable society. The manch felt philosophy of Bhagat Singh had solution to challenges before people when more than 40 crore went to to bed hungry. The winners would be honoured, Maleri added.SANGRUR
FIR against DTO: On the order of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Sangrur, Ravinder Kumar Condal the police on Wednesday booked Sangrur District Transport Officer (DTO) Sukhmander Singh (PCS), Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI) Edvin Seth, and clerk Kesar Pal Singh under Sections 420, 465, 467, 468, 471, 120-B and 34, IPC. SHO (City) Randhir Singh said the case was registered against the three vide FIR No 237 of September 9, on the application of Ajay Pal Goyal,
a local resident. Goyal stated the three had prepared a forged document to cause loss to him and benefit to Seth.
Lawyers oppose fee hike: Members of the District Bar Association here on Thursday observed “no work” in protest against hike in court fee.President of the association Gurtej Singh Grewal said the hike was unjustified and would hit litigants. The association demanded withdrawal of the hike.
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