Warring seeks MSP guarantee as promised to farmers Demands Rs 50-70 cr annual research grant for PAU Seeks debt relief for farmers on pattern of industry loan waiver Reveals, Punjab didn’t get a penny of Rs 1600 cr flood relief Demands withdrawal of the law on stubble burning Chandigarh/New Delhi 18 March ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today demanded that the government of India should bring the law to provide MSP guarantee to the farmers as had been promised to them when they withdrew their 15 month long strike against three farm laws. He also demanded Rs 50 crore to Rs 70 crores annual research grant for the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana to improve the research facilities for better agriculture. The Ludhiana MP made a strong case for providing debt relief to the small and marginal farmers through one time settlement by waiving off their interests. He asked, if the government can waive off loans worth Rs 1...
Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Elections: Advocate Neha Jolly Kakkar Asserts Her Candidacy Historic decision of 30% reservation for women in Bar Council elections generates enthusiasm among women advocates Chandigarh 11 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Advocate Neha Jolly Kakkar has filed her nomination for the upcoming Punjab and Haryana Bar Council elections. Today was the last day for filing nominations. She submitted her papers to the Election Officer, justice (Retired) Jayshree Thakur. On this occasion, Neha Jolly Kakkar appealed to all Bar members to extend their support by giving her their first preference vote. She expressed confidence that the trust and cooperation of Bar members would inspire her to provide strong and effective leadership. She further affirmed her commitment to work consistently for the welfare of advocates and the strengthening of the Bar. After filing her nomination, she thanked all her colleagues and expressed hope for widespread support in the u...