Punjab Politics News
CM greets people on Canada Day; hails NRI community
Sunday, 02/07/2017
http://epaper.dailypostindia.com/Details.aspx?id=178147&boxid=59507&uid=&dat=2017-07-02
Chandigarh: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday greeted the people of Canada on the nation’s 150th anniversary, terming it a “historical moment” in the country’s progressive journey, to which the Punjabi community has significantly contributed.
2 Indian-Americans to be honoured with Great Immigrants award
Saturday, 01/07/2017
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/diaspora/2-indian-americans-to-be-honoured-with-great-immigrants-award/430213.html
New York : Indian-Americans, Adobe chief Shantanu Narayen and former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, are among 38 immigrants to be honoured this year for their role in helping advance the country’s society, culture and economy.
Up Down Under: Sikh count in Oz grows 75% in 5 yrs
Saturday, 01/07/2017
http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
MELBOURNE: It’s official. The population of Sikhs in Australia has grown by 75% in five years, according to the 2016 census data released by the Australian government over this week.
Police revamp underway, zones scrapped, IGs to head ranges
Saturday, 01/07/2017
http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
CHANDIGARH: In a re-jig of the police administrative structure, the Punjab government on Friday decided to abolish all post four zones and post inspector general (IG)-rank officers as heads of seven ranges in the state.
Cong’s two voices on GST: State to set pace for new tax regime
Saturday, 01/07/2017
http://paper.hindustantimes.com/epaper/viewer.aspx
CHANDIGARH: The stand of the Congress on the goods and services tax (GST) seems to be a study in contrast, depending on whether it is in power or opposition. While the party has decided to give the special midnight session of Parliament to roll out the new tax regime from July 1 a miss, the Punjab government will be “on the move” to support GST.
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