Ambedkar’s birth anniversary celebrated at Jalandhar Roadways Depot

Jalandhar: The SCBC Employees Union of Punjab Roadways and PRTC on Monday celebrated Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar’s birthday at Jalandhar Roadways Depot-1. Baljit Singh, president of the Permanent Roadways Workers’ Union, said the occasion was observed to protect the rights of minority workers. The union workers discussed various pending demands, including reservation for SC workers and disparity in pay. A gate rally against the state government was also organised. Manjit Singh, another member of the union, stated that while the roadways has offered free travel service to women in the state, workers were not receiving their full salary. Besides, there was no check on the monopoly by private bus operators. TNS

MGNREGA workers demand work

Jalandhar: MGNREGA workers on Monday met the Nakodar SDM and demanded employment for labourers. Under leaders Bakhsho Rani and Baljit Kaur, MGNREGA labourers said for a long time, demand letters and requests are being given to the Mehatpur block leaders regarding the demand for employment. They said either labourers should be given jobs or unemployment allowance. Labourers’ leaders said while on one hand job fairs were being held in blocks, on the other MGNREGA workers are not being given jobs despite 100-day guarantee for work. Khairsadpur MGNREGA worker said she had done work but not paid wages. After hearing out MGNREGA workers, the Nakodar SDM issued orders to the Nakodar BDPO to ensure 100 days of MGNREGA work for labourers. TNS

Assocham all praise for govt

Jalandhar: Assocham has applauded the Punjab Government’s step to scrap 479 compliances required for seeking approvals and renewals by industrialists. This step will definitely promote more trade and improve ease of doing business in the state. These compliances were part of total 541 age-old mandatory approvals identified to be scrapped for reducing burden. Kulwin Seehra, Chairman, ASSOCHAM, Punjab State Development Council, and Executive Director, GNA Axles Ltd, praised the step taken by the government. TNS