Author: Rakesh Walia
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The association urged the NCSC to expedite investigations into the complaints lodged by SC dealers to ensure timely justice.
In a related development, PPDA highlighted that Kerala’s SC/ST Pump Owners had given a call to stage a one-day hunger strike in recent times outside HPCL’s Mumbai office to protest the termination of SC/ST dealerships, indicating that such issues may extend beyond Punjab. To address these concerns, PPDA has demanded a high-level judicial or administrative inquiry into the conduct of HPCL…
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PPDA Raises Concerns Over Alleged Harassment of SC Petroleum Dealers by HPCL
Chandigarh, June 22, 2025: The Punjab Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) has expressed serious concerns regarding the alleged harassment and discriminatory practices faced by Scheduled Caste (SC) category petroleum dealers associated with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) in Punjab. At a press conference held at the Chandigarh Press Club, PPDA representatives highlighted what they describe as…
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A Life Unfiltered: Wedded to Sabre, Flirting with Quill — A Soldier’s Soulful Foray into Storytelling
Chandigarh, June 19, 2025— Colonel HP Singh, VSM, a decorated Army officer and prolific writer, launched his much-anticipated book A Life Unfiltered: Wedded to Sabre, Flirting with Quill, offering readers a compelling collection of sixty articles rooted in personal experience, wit, philosophy and raw emotion. Blending the sharp precision of a soldier with the sensitivity of a…
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French-Caribbean Star David Walters Brings Soul Tropical Rhythms to City on June 19
A Musical Celebration of Identity, Joy, and Global Sounds on the Occasion of Fête de la Musique Chandigarh, June 17, 2025: Get ready to dance for this exclusive concert as French musician David Walters “Trio” brings his Soul Tropical tour to Chandigarh. He would be performing at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18 at 7:30 pm on…
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Annual global conf dwells on integrated approach of cardiovascular Disease conference held in hybrid mode at Chandigarh & Rome
Chandigarh: The 3 days 15th annual Cardiomersion Global Conference 2025 on integrated approach to deliver comprehensive management of cardiovascular disease concluded here on Saturday. The 112 speakers took part in the conference, which was held in hybrid mode at Chandigarh and Rome.The event served as a global platform for the discussion of emerging technologies, advanced…
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Bridging Climate Science and Journalism: Media Workshop on Heatwaves and Agriculture Held in Chandigarh
A focused Media Workshop on Heatwaves and Agriculture was held today at the Chandigarh Press Club, convening over 50 journalists, agricultural scientists, and climate experts to deepen understanding of the growing impact of extreme heat and uneven rainfall on Punjab’s agriculture. The initiative, supported by leading government institution Punjab State Council for Science & Technology…