Balbir Singh Sidhu launches a sharp attack on the BJP government over the hike in commercial gas cylinder prices The Congress will strongly oppose every anti-people policy that affects people's kitchens S.A.S.Nagar 2 May ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Senior Congress leader and former Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu has termed the steep increase in commercial gas cylinder prices by the BJP-led central government as a well-planned conspiracy against small traders and common people, who are considered the backbone of the country's economy. Sidhu said that the significant hike in gas cylinder prices in a single day proves that the BJP government neither cares about small businesses nor about the kitchens of ordinary households. People who are already burdened by inflation, unemployment, and taxes are now being further oppressed by rising gas prices. He stated that this decision is a direct economic blow to thousands of families associated with tea vendors, dhaba owners, hotel ope...
Punjab Mandi Board Retired Employees Welfare Association Donates ₹31 Lakh to Global Sikh Charity for Flood Relief
Punjab Mandi Board Retired Employees Welfare Association Donates ₹31 Lakh to Global Sikh Charity for Flood Relief
Chandigarh 13 October ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : In a remarkable gesture of solidarity and compassion, the Punjab Mandi Board Retired Employees Welfare Association (PMBREWA) — a registered body representing over 2,700 pensioners of the Punjab Mandi Board — has extended substantial financial support to aid farmers affected by the recent floods in Punjab. The Association, through its dedicated network of 450 active members on WhatsApp, collectively raised over ₹33 lakh to assist flood relief efforts across the state. To ensure transparency and meaningful utilisation of funds, an 11-member committee was constituted to assess on-ground realities and identify credible organisations working in the flood-hit areas. After a series of internal consultations, the committee unanimously decided to contribute ₹31 lakh to Global Sikh Charity, an organisation recognised for its extensive humanitarian efforts and direct support to flood-affected families across several districts of Punjab. The cheque of ₹31 lakh was formally handed over to Amarjot Singh, Chartered Accountant and In-Charge of Funds at Global Sikh Charity, during a brief ceremony held at Kisan Bhawan, Chandigarh. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary Gurnam Singh Saini and President Amarjit Sivia of PMBREWA said that the association stands firmly with Punjab’s farmers and will continue to support community welfare initiatives in times of need. He added that the remaining funds would be utilised for similar charitable purposes identified by the committee. The initiative has been widely appreciated as a commendable example of retirees coming together to contribute meaningfully towards social responsibility and humanitarian relief.
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