Cong MP Tewari seeks Bharat Ratna for martyrs

New Delhi

Anandpur Sahib MP Manish Tewari on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Bharat Ratna for Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev. Tewari said the three were an inspiration to patriots by way of their relentless resistance to British imperialism and later their sacrifice. TNS

Amritsar
SGPC wishes Sikhs on Bandi Chhor Diwas
SGPC president Gobind Singh Longowal on Saturday wished the Sikh community on the eve of Bandi Chhor Diwas. He said the day was celebrated by the Sikhs to celebrate the release of Guru Hargobind from Gawalior Jail. He said the people should spread the message of brotherhood. He also appealed to the people to save the environment for the betterment of society. TNS

Chandigarh
CM for green Diwali
Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh greeted people on the occasion of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas, with an appeal to protect the environment through green celebration and rejection of the practice of stubble-burning. TNS