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Work On Memorial Begins
Sukhdev’s house got vacated after 76 years
Ludhiana, March 23
Seventy-six years after martyr Sukhdev laid down his life for the freedom of the country, his house was finally got vacated for being preserved as a 0memorial to him. Things seemed to set rolling today when deputy commissioner Sumer Singh Gurjar inaugurated the gate of the memorial on his martyrdom day.
VAT returns: Traders allege harassment
Ludhiana, March 23
Local industry today said that the Excise and Taxation Department here is asking them to furnish their annual VAT returns as per previous date instead of the recently announced extended date, causing harassment.
Tohra’s services to Panth hailed
Ludhiana, March 23
The death anniversary of the Akali icon of the late 20th century Jathedar Gurcharan Singh Tohra falls on March 25. On the eve of his death three years ago, his services to the panth were hailed by all and sundry who were concerned with the Sikh politics. Even the government of the time honoured his memory by getting a book prepared on his contribution to the Sikh cause. He still has the distinction of having remained the President of the SGPC- the most important Sikh institute for over 25 years.
Punjab Act: IHRO backs Badal
Ludhiana, March 23
The International Human Rights Organisation (IHRO) has lent its support to the Akali Dal-BJP government for repealing Section 5 of the Punjab Termination of Agreement Act, 2004, while appreciating the previous state government led by Capt Amarinder Singh for abrogating the agreements and awards in order to re-establish the correct constitutional status of Punjab rights over its rivers.
Bhagat Singh remembered
Doraha, March 23
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Doraha Institute of Management and Technology (DIMT) organised a seminar on Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his martyrdom day, said Dr R. K.
Lekhi, Director DIMT in a press release issued here.
Residents pay tributes to martyr Sukhdev on his martyrdom day.
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Donating blood is his passion
Ludhiana, March 23
Driven by his gratitude towards the sacrifice of martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and
Sukhdev, a local resident, Sudhir Mudgal, today donated blood to commemorate their martyrdom day.
He becomes the first Ludhiana resident to have donated blood 94 times during his lifetime.
‘‘The martyrs laid their life for their countrymen.
Sudhir Mudgal donates blood on Bhagat Singh’s martyrdom day in Ludhiana on Friday.
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NGO solemnises girls’ marriage
Mandi Gobindgarh, March 23
In continuation of its service towards the society, Nishkam Kirtan Sewa Society, Mandi Gobindgarh, organised marriages of two girls.
Trident founder is CII new chairman
Ludhiana, March 23
Founder of the Trident Group Rajinder Gupta is the new chairman of the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) Punjab State Council. J.R. Singal of Eastman Cast and Forge is the new vice-chairman, said a press note.
Pledge to work on martyrs legacy
Samrala, March 23
Paying tributes on the Martyrdom Day of great trio of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and
Sukhdev, the PNB staff of local Samrala Branch reaffirmed their pledge to work for economic
up-liftment of the poor through various bank schemes.
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