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PSHRC recommends prosecution of
cops for rights violation
Ludhiana, April 15
Coming down heavily against a DSP and a Sub-Inspector of Punjab Police in a much-publicised two-year-old case of police harassment and human rights violation, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission(PSHRC) has recommended to the state government for prosecuting both the officers for illegal restraining, confining, torturing a local businessman and his family members and extorting money from them through misuse of power.
Nishan-e-Sikhi Award for Dr Alag
Ludhiana, April 15
A Sikh scholar and writer, Dr Sarup Singh Alag, chairman of the Alag Shabad Yug International Charitable Trust, Ludhiana, will be decorated with the prestigious Nishan-e-Sikhi award by the Guru Angad Dev Shatabdi Committee on April 17 of a function to be held in connection with the 501st birthday of Guru Angad Dev Ji at Khadpur Sahib.
Markfed vanaspati GM, 2 officers suspended
Khanna, April 15
Three high-rank officials, including a General Manager, of Markfed vanaspati unit here have been suspended on the charges of corruption.
According to information the suspended officers are General Manager C.M. Malik , Commercial Manager Vinod Kumar and Deputy Chief Accounts Officer M.R. Singla.
DCC reshuffle in offing?
Ludhiana, April 15
The District Congress Committee (DCC), Ludhiana, is all set for a major reshuffle. With indications of a probable change of guard at the Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, there is all likelihood that the DCC, Ludhiana, may also be revamped.
Akali Dal members to give memo to CM
Samrala, April 15
A meeting of local Akali Dal workers was held under the chairmanship of member SGPC Kirpal Singh Kheernian here today.
The members decided to give a charter of demands to Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who would visit the town on Monday to honour heart surgeon and Padam Bhushan awardee Dr T.S. Kaler at a function organised by the Bharti Kisan Union (Rajewal).
Brick-kiln workers observe strike
Ludhiana, April 15
Demanding implementation of labour laws for workers at brick-kilns, the Lal Jhanda Punjab Brick Kiln Labourers Union observed a one-day strike today.
“We want labour laws to be implemented here. Workers in brick kilns are not being provided proper working environment,” said Mr Tarsem Jodhan, general secretary of the union.
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