Punjab Politics News
Villagers who gave land feel neglected
Sunday, 29/04/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120429/punjab.htm#10
Villagers whose land was acquired to set up Guru Gobind Singh Refinery are a dejected lot. They allege that the government has turned a blind eye towards their problems that arose after the acquisition of their land. A few villagers attended the inauguration ceremony. Most of them were seen busy harvesting wheat today. The Punjab government had acquired 2,000 acres in Phulokhari, Kanakwal, Ramsra and Raman villages in 1997 for the project.
Power cuts hit Malwa region
Friday, 27/04/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120427/punjab.htm#7
Several districts of the Malwa region, including Patiala, Barnala, Bathinda, Sangrur and Fatehgarh Sahib, are reeling under severe power cuts. Official data reveals that the total power availability from different sources as on April 25 was 1,024 lakh units (LU) whereas the demand was 1,045 LU, a shortfall of 21 LU.
Capt: Wait for court decision on Sadique
Thursday, 26/04/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120426/punjab.htm#9
Punjab Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh today condemned the State Scheduled Caste Commission for recommending cancellation of SC certificate of Bhadaur legislator Mohammad Sadique.
‘Dead’ get pension in Muktsar dist
Wednesday, 25/04/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120426/punjab.htm#9
A large number of persons covered under pension schemes for the elderly, the physically handicapped and widows who died years ago are reportedly getting Rs 250 every month.
Only one teacher for 206 students!
Wednesday, 25/04/2012
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120425/punjab.htm#8
Students sit in the corridor at Government Primary School, Khunde Halal village in Muktsar district.
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