Punjab Congress flags concern over ‘zero tariff’ on US imports Warns against allowing agriculture imports as it will sound death knell for agriculture Modi owes an explanation to farmers: Warring Chandigarh 3 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today expressed grave concern over the provision of “zero tariffs” on the US imports to India in the Indo-US trade deal, apprehending that it may include the agriculture products also. In a statement issued here today, he said, since there was no clarity on the matter, there was genuine apprehension among the farmers, particularly in Punjab, that agricultural products will be allowed into the country without any tariff. This will sound death knell for the agriculture economy, he warned. “There are genuine fears and apprehensions among the farmers across the country, Punjab in particular, over the Modi government succumbing to the US pressure by agreeing to ‘zero tariffs’ on US imports, whi...
Teen Sets Inspiring Example of Social Responsibility Donates Profits from Fundraiser to NGO for Promoting Mental Health Awareness Chandigarh 2 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Setting a powerful example of youth leadership, sensitivity, and social commitment, 18-year-old Chandigarh entrepreneur and former Carmelite, Shaina Mittal, has donated profit from a fundraiser organised recently by her to Non-Governmental Organisation(NGO) Vatsal Chaya Trust. The fund amounting to Rs 1 lakh will be used for promoting mental health awareness, under the NGO’s ‘Sakushal Project’. Handing over the contribution to the Trust, Shaina conveyed a strong message that success is truly meaningful only when it contributes to the welfare of society. Shaina remarked, “I had promised that the profit I generate from the fundraiser will be donated for Vatsal Chhaya’s ‘Sukushal Project’ and I am feeling happy that I have honoured the commitment I made.” It is noteworthy that in December last year, Shaina Mitt...