Our SAD-BJP Govt. has made several efforts-Grewal

Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 2:02 PM
Now several Industrial houses are keen to invest in Pb.
Ludhiana ( Bhukhari Kalan ) , 4 January 2013: (Seven Seas News Nettwork):

Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal Former Vice Chairman Punjab Small Industry and Export Corporation ( PSIEC ) said that our SAD-BJP Government has made several efforts to boost the industrial sector in Punjab state. Grewal said that due to these efforts of SAD-BJP Government as result several business houses are keen to invest in our Punjab. In a press conference here with local media persons at induction furnace (CI and SG casting mills) Grewal Alloys Bhukhari Kalan Ludhiana, he said that no one other state in India can compete the Industry and people of Punjab in Industry for their good efforts of Fine quality , Finely furnished , High luster , High durability , High performance , High efficiency , High tensile strength , Corrosion resistant , Dimensionally accurate , Long life , Low maintenance , Reliable , Competitive prices , Competitive prices , Longer life  with Pocket friendly prices in Punjab. Grewal said that punjabi's are enlisted as leading manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of industrial CI casting products. These CI Casting Products are widely applicable in various automobile industries as well as in other locomotives industries. He said that Punjab's industrial CI castings product are precisely engineered to meet the exact demand and requirement of our huge clients. He said that Punjab Industry is offering the clients a comprehensive array of CI Casting Products. These are used in a large number of projects of town planning and renovation. The range of products of Punjab Industry is corrosive resistant material and is completely defect free as punjabi's culture. Grewal said that our Industry in Punjab amongst the prominent industries that manufacture and supplier CI Casting Products that are sturdily constructed in our industry using high grade raw material. These are very cost-effective and have a long functional life. CI castings are in conformation with industry standards and are highly resistant to corrosion. Apart from this, these castings can easily be availed at industrial leading rates. Grewal said that our Punjab Industry with the help of our finest expertise we are able to offer CI Casting Products to our valuable clients. These are very cost effective and have a long functional life. CI Casting Products are in conformation with industry standards and are highly resistant to corrosion. He said that Punjab Industry is offering the customers high quality CI Casting Products, which are highly appreciated by our customers. These CI Casting Products are manufactured by fine quality material, which ensures its best quality. Our range of Steel Castings are available at market leading prices. Grewal said that Punjab has years of experience in manufacturing of world class CI Casting Products which are made up with genuine raw material in order to ensure long lasting performance and durability. It is our consistent hard work of years that has proven our capability to meet the requirements of special purpose CI Casting Products, these are high production and reliability. Grewal said that the investments in Punjab in the new year 2014 would provide a fillip to the industrial sector. He stated that adding the infrastructure in the state would be developed for benefit of the existing and new industries in the state. He said that for the better traffic movement in state all highways in Punjab would be of four or six lane. He said that the better infrastructure will also help in increasing business activities in our State. Grewal said that the big industrial business houses from other states and abroad are now prepared to make huge investments in our Punjab state.

A Statement from the Asian Human Rights Commission

Fri, Jan 3, 2014 at 2:09 PM

PAKISTAN: The religious hate campaign 

Prevented the burial of a one-and-a-half year-old child

                                                   Courtesy Photo

A one-and-a-half-year-old infant was buried four days after she died from pneumonia in Toba Tek Singh, Punjab province. The girl, who was from an Ahmadi family, died on December 19, and was taken for burial the following day. At the cemetery the local clerics gathered with approximately fifty men who were armed with sticks and batons. The girl belonged to the Ahmadiyya sect of Islam, declared non Islamic through constitutional amendments. The men refused to let the Ahmadis bury the girl in the common graveyard and prevented them from digging the grave.

In Chak 312-JB Kathowali, Gojra, Toba Tek Singh, the Ahmadi and local Muslim population have lived together for six decades after the creation of Pakistan and the graveyard was used by both communities without dispute. However, from the last year the Muslim fundamentalist tried to introduce some families, particularly unmarried persons, who became busy instigating the people to agitate against the Ahmadis in order to dislodge them. Their campaign was not successful and the burial of the child gave them the reason they needed to punish the Ahmadis.

The family of the infant said that Muslim residents of the area had refused to let them bury their child in the neighbourhood graveyard because she was born to an Ahmadi family.

The child was finally buried on a piece of land donated by a non-Ahmadi Muslim resident of the village, some 300 metres away from the graveyard. The settlement was reached after the family of the deceased child staged a protest demonstration.

While persecution against Ahmadis is nothing new, it is appropriate to suggest that the increasing attacks against graves, graveyards and now the family of the dead child facing such inhuman treatment calls for serious concern from the civil society.

A woman was also denied the right to be buried

The prevention of the burial of Ahmadis in graveyards has become a campaign in Punjab province after the formation of the government of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif as during the election campaign the ruling party made an electoral alliance with Muslim fundamentalists groups.

A woman who was married to a member of the Ahmadi community was also barred from burial in the city of Faisalabad, Punjab province. The wife of Iqbal Ranhja, a resident of Faisalabad district, died on December 27. When Ranhja and members of the Ahmadi community took the body for burial at the graveyard in Kathowali, a group of Muslims led by a local cleric intercepted them and asked them to bury the dead woman at some other place.

The situation became ugly but before the two groups entered into a brawl the police arrived and persuaded the Ahmadis to bury the lady elsewhere. The woman was buried far away from their home in order to avoid a sectarian riot.

The roll of the police in these cases is biased and they played into the hands of the religious fundamentalists. Instead of arresting the perpetrators and persons spreading religious hatred in society they sided with them, purportedly to preserve order. However, it was their sworn duty to ensure that the family members of every religious group enjoy their right to perform rituals.

The government of Punjab is fully aware that in the province a systematic campaign against the religious minorities, including Christians and Hindus, is about to boil over. The situation is not far from turning into full blown sectarian and communal violence. The behaviour of the government of Punjab is similar to that of the country in general, which is to turn a blind eye to religious intolerance and persecution in order to appease the fundamentalists. In doing so the government is denying the minority religious groups of their constitutional rights of equal citizenship (Article 25) and freedom to profess the religion of their choice and to manage religious institutions according to Article 20 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

A death in any family is a sad and traumatic affair and it is at such times when all sympathy and patience should be extended to the survivors. To use religious hatred to prevent the deceased's family from performing this basic act of reverence for their family members is unconscionable. By allowing the fundamentalists to take the law into their own hands the government is to failing in its duty to ensure that the society is balanced and that every citizen can have freedom according to their faith.

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About AHRC: The Asian Human Rights Commission is a regional non-governmental organisation that monitors human rights in Asia, documents violations and advocates for justice and institutional reform to ensure the protection and promotion of these rights. The Hong Kong-based group was founded in 1984.

President, First Lady Salute Troops, Vets, Families

12/25/2013 05:58 AM CST                                                                 Wed, Dec 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM

American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 25, 2013: President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama today wished all Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and provided special holiday greetings and thanks to U.S. military members, veterans, and their families for their service and sacrifice to the nation.  The Obamas also employed the president's weekly address to the nation to remind Americans to visit the Joining Forces website to find ways to give back to military families. The First Lady and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, launched the Joining Forces campaign in April 2011 to rally national support from all sectors of society to honor and support service members, veterans and their families. The President and the First Lady also said that during this holiday season all Americans should come together to find ways to support U.S. service members, veterans and their families, and to keep working to be good parents, friends, neighbors and citizens in their communities. Here is the text of the President's and First Lady's weekly national address remarks: THE PRESIDENT: "Hello everybody, and Happy Holidays." THE FIRST LADY: "We know how busy this time of year is for everyone, so we're not going to take much of your time. "But we did want to take a moment to wish you all a Merry Christmas, from our family to yours." THE PRESIDENT: "This is a season for millions of Americans to be together with family, to continue long-held holiday traditions, and to show our gratitude to those we love. And along the way, some of us might even watch a little basketball or eat some Christmas cookies, too." THE FIRST LADY: "Here at the White House, over the past few weeks, we've had about 70,000 people from all across the country come visit us and look at our holiday decorations. "This year's theme was, 'Gather Around: Stories of the Season.' "And in every room of the house, we tried to tell a story about who we are as Americans and how we celebrate the holidays together. "And we made certain to highlight some of the most powerful stories we know -- the stories of our outstanding troops, veterans, and military families and their service and sacrifice for our country." THE PRESIDENT: "Our extraordinary men and women in uniform are serving so that the rest of us can enjoy the blessings we cherish during the holidays. But that means many of our troops are far from home and far from family. They're spending some extra time on the phone with their loved ones back home. Or they're setting up video chats so they can watch as the presents are opened. So today, we want all of our troops to know that you're in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. "And here's the good news: For many of our troops and newest veterans, this might be the first time in years that they've been with their families on Christmas. In fact, with the Iraq war over and the transition in Afghanistan, fewer of our men and women in uniform are deployed in harm's way than at any time in the last decade." THE FIRST LADY: "And that's something we all can be thankful for. "And with more and more of our troops back here at home, now it's our turn to serve -- it's our turn to step up and show our gratitude for the military families who have given us so much. "And that's why Jill Biden and I started our Joining Forces initiative -- to rally all Americans to support our military families in ways large and small. "And again and again, we have been overwhelmed by the response we've gotten as folks from across the country have found new ways to give back to these families through their schools, businesses, and houses of worship." THE PRESIDENT: "That's the same spirit of giving that connects all of us during the holidays. So many people all across the country are helping out at soup kitchens, buying gifts for children in need, or organizing food or clothing drives for their neighbors. For families like ours, that service is a chance to celebrate the birth of Christ and live out what He taught us -- to love our neighbors as we would ourselves; to feed the hungry and look after the sick; to be our brother's keeper and our sister's keeper. And for all of us as Americans, regardless of our faith, those are values that can drive us to be better parents and friends, better neighbors and better citizens." THE FIRST LADY: "So as we look to the New Year, let's pledge ourselves to living out those values by reaching out and lifting up those in our communities who could use a hand up. THE PRESIDENT: "So Merry Christmas, everyone. And, from the two of us, as well as Malia, Sasha, Grandma, Bo ..." THE FIRST LADY: "And Sunny, the newest Obama." THE PRESIDENT: "We wish you all a blessed and safe holiday season. THE FIRST LADY: "Happy holidays everybody, and God bless."  Video published on 17-05-2012  Courtesy:BarackObamadotcom// YouTube

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Interview with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden

20-12-2013 पर प्रकाशित

For most astronauts, the love of space is sparked at an early age. But for NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, it was the military, and a chance meeting with a legend, that started it all. Armed with Science's Jessica Tozer sits down with this veteran-turned-astronaut, who tells his amazing story of going from service member to space man.

SGPC demanded a corridor for Sikh pilgrims

Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 11:47 AM
Punjab Dy. CM & Shahbaz Sharif Pays Obeisance at Golden Temple
Prays for Peace and Prosperity for Both Countries

Amritsar: (Gajinder Singh King//Punjab Screen): 

The Chief Minister of Pakistan Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif and Deputy Chief Minister Punjab Mr. Sukhbir Singh Badal and Revenue Minister of Punjab Mr Bikram Singh Majithia today paid obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib Amritsar on the concluding day of his four day visit to India.
       Both leaders have prayed to the Almighty to grant peace and prosperity to both the countries. Meanwhile, the President of Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Jathedar Avtar Singh demanded a corridor for Sikh pilgrims to frequently pay obeisance at historic Gurdwara Sri Kartarpur Sahib and also sought more visas for the Sikh pilgrims, especially on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji being celebrated at Nankana Sahib.

       The SGPC also made a proposal to construct a ‘Saran’ at Gurdwara Dera Sahib Lahore for pilgrims/ jathas who visits Pakistan every year.

           Earlier, the SGPC President  Jathedar Avtar Singh honoured Mian Shahbaz Sharif, Pakistan delegation with siropas and  replica of Sri Darbar Sahib and a book set. Shahbaz Sharif assured SGPC chief that he would take up the matter with Pakistan Government.
Prominent amongst present on the occassion included Mr Kamal Sharma BJP President and CPS Mr Inderbir Singh Bolaria.

Mandeep Kaur Khalsa in Doraha (+प्लेलिस्ट)

Tentative List of 119 Sikh Political Prisoners

Still in Different Jails of India 

Death Sentence to Sikh Political Prisoners
1. Prof. Devinderpal Singh Bhullar (Since 1995) Tihar Jail, Delhi
2. Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana (Since 1995) Central Jail, Patiala
Life Convicts Sikh Political Prisoners
Maximum Security Jail, Nabha

1. Lal Singh  (Since 1992)
2. Dilbagh Singh (Since 1999) 
3. Swaran Singh (Since 1991)
Model Jail, Burrial
4. Lakhwinder Singh (Since 1995)
5. Gurmeet Singh (Since 1995)
6. Shamsher Singh (Since 1995)
7. Subheg Singh (Since 1995) Central Jail, Ldh.
8. Nand Singh (Since 1993) Central Jail, Patiala
Central Jail, Amritsar

9. Baj Singh (Since 1993)
10. Hardeep Singh (Since 1993)
11. Waryam Singh  (Since 1991) Central Jail, Pilibhit, UP
12. Gurdeep Singh Kherra (Since 1990) Central Jail, Gulberg, Karnatka
13. Gurmeet Singh Fauji (Since 1995) Central Jail, Bikaner

Tihar Jail, Delhi

14. Jagtar Singh Hawara (Since 1995)
15. Paramjit Singh Bheora (Since 1995)
16. Daya Singh Lahoria (Since 1995)

7/10 Years R.I. or Under-trails Sikh Political Prisoners
1. Bapu Dr. Assa Singh 94 Years  (District Jail, Hoshiarpur)
2. Bapu Maan Singh 69 years (Central Jail, Ludhiana)

Model Jail Kapurthala

3. Bapu Harbhajan Singh 84 Years 
4. Bapu Balwinder Singh 61 years 
5. Bapu Mohan Singh 72 years 
6. Bapu Saroop Singh 64 Years 
7. Bapu Avtar Singh 76 years 
8. Bapu Sewa Singh 73 years
9. Jaswant Singh UK 
10. Balwant Singh 
11. Kashmir Singh 
12. Kulwinder Singh 
13. Ashu Singh 

Maximum Security Jail, Nabha

14. Bapu Gurjant Singh 71 years
15. Harjinder Singh Kali 
16. Kulvir Singh Barra Pind 
17. Harnek Singh Bhapp 
18. Balbir Singh Bira 
19. Bakhsish Singh Baba 
20. Gurpreet Singh Khalsa 
21. Harminder Singh 
22. Daljit Singh Coach 
23. Amrajit Singh 
24. Kewal Singh Sondh 
25. Darshan Singh Baba 
26. Jagmohan Singh 
27. Gurmail Singh Boba 
28. Jaswinder Singh 
29. Gurjant  Singh 
30. Manjinder Singh 
31. Jasbir Singh Jassa 
32. Ravinder Singh Rinku 
33. Parshotam Singh Bunty 
34. Avtar Singh Materi 
35. Pargat Singh Bhalwan 
36. Harjant Singh DC 
37. Gurjant Singh 
38. Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi 
39. Kulwant Singh Bant 
40. Sukhwinder Singh Boxer 
41. Sandeep Singh 
42. Harpinder Singh Chehal 
43. Piara Singh 
44. Satnam Singh 
45. Lovejeet Singh 
46. Avtar Singh 
47. Sandeep Singh
48. Mandeep Singh 
49. Ajmer Singh 
50. Balwant Singh 
51. Satnam Singh 
52. Amrik Singh 
53. Daljit Singh 
54. Lakhbir Singh 
55. Rana Partap Singh
56. Maninderjit Singh 
57. Tarandeep Singh 
58. Karamjit Singh Bunty 
59. Sarwan Singh
60. Jatinder Singh Happy 
61. Dharam Singh 
62. Kashmir Singh 
63. Labh Singh 
64. Harwinder Singh 
65. Gurwinder Singh 
District Jail, Nabha
66. Bibi Sukhjinder Kaur 
67. Surinder Singh Thikriwala 
68. Baljodh Singh 
69. Parminder Singh 
70. Narinderpal Singh 
71. Sukhjinder Singh 
72. Surinder Singh 
73. Harpreet Singh 

Central Jail, Patiala

74. Mohinder Singh 
75. Kulwant singh 
76. Warayam Singh 
77. Bhupinder Singh 



Tihar Jail, Delhi

78. Baljit Singh Bhau 
79. Tarlochan Singh 
Central Jail, Sirsa
80. Shivraj Singh 
81. Balkaran Singh 
82. Bhai Amarjit Singh 
83. Nirmal Singh 
84. Gurpreet Singh 
85. Raju Singh  
86. Gurbinder Singh Sonu 
Central Jail, Amritsar
87. Pal Singh France 
88. Narain Singh Chaurra 
89. Makhan Singh Gill 
90. Sukhdev Singh Chirra 
91. Nishan Singh 
92. Gurmukh Singh 
93. Darshan Singh 
94. Jagtar Singh 
95. Sukhwant Singh 
96. Sukhdev Singh 
97. Sher Singh Bhutal

Amfula Jail, Jammu
98. Malkeet Singh Bhotna 
99. Jagjeet Singh 
100. Surjeet Singh 
101. Harbans Singh 
(TOTAL 119)

Prepared by:
Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur
District Courts, Ludhiana
{Press Sec. SAD (PP)}
98554-01843
Released by:
SAD (Panch Pardhani), 
Dal Khalsa
Sikhs For Human Rights, 
Lawyers For Human Rights International
On 10th December 2013 (International Human Rights Day)
at Gurdwara Sahib, Sec-34, Chandigarh.
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