Over the years, Public Distribution System (PDS) which was started in 1960s as a system to manage the scarcity of foodgrain supplies, has come a long way from a “welfare-based” means to a “rights-based” food-security platform under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA). This is first of its kind …
Read More »The constitution of India: Bedrock of Growth and Stability
– Om Birla (Lok Sabha Speaker) After Independence, India adopted its Constitution on 26th November, 1949, which is a historical date. Today is the 71st anniversary of this important historical event that lays the foundation of independent India. The Scholars like Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, …
Read More »Farmers adamant, problems multiplying
The indefinite agitation of farmers has started creating problems for state residents, who have no role in passing the latest Farm Acts. But ironically the agitation has failed to create even a minor problem for those, who are responsible for Farm Acts and are sitting in New Delhi. The adamancy …
Read More »Chief commissioner appointed, SGPC election approaching fast
With the Centre appointing former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Justice S S Saron as the chief commissioner gurdwara elections, authorities have set the ball rolling for the Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) elections.
Read More »Three days drama of congress ends without any future plan
Three days congress drama of rallies has failed to help Punjab rather it has multiplied the problems and anxiety as Punjab health Minister Balbir Sidhu, who had attended Sangrur, has tested positive for COVID.
Read More »Only politics, no unity
Three days after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to all the three contentious farm bills, despite stiff opposition from various opposition parties and hundreds of farmer unions, the political parties of Punjab are yet to show any sign of unity and still singing their different songs.
Read More »Punjab Bandh proves unity
Its first time ever in the history that all farmer unions, Arhtiyas, labourers, shopkeepers, employees unions and all sections of society have come together to fight against the farm bills. The one day Punjab Bandh received full support from across Punjab as various groups of youngsters and old persons sat …
Read More »Fissures in SAD-BJP alliance
Though till date not a single SAD leader has dared to say anything against their alliance with BJP, but the statement of senior BJP leader and party’s core panel member Madan Mohan Mittal that the BJP was ready to contest all 117 Assembly seats in Punjab, has confirmed that BJP …
Read More »Boycott helps NDA
The Public representatives of various states have failed to oppose the farm bills effectively and rather their boycott of proceedings in both houses is beyond comprehension.
Read More »Haste, raises doubts
The haste shown by central BJP government to get passed the controversial farm bills has raised serious questions about the intentions of government and ramifications of bills in future on the farming community.
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