No civilised society can approve of such killings:Capt.

21st December 2021 at 7:08 PM

Accused should have been handed over to the police

National security, Punjab interest, top priority: Capt Amarinder

Rajpura (Patiala): 21st December 2021: (Gurjit Billa//Punjab Screen)::

Former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today said that national security and the welfare of Punjab was on top of his agenda and hoped that next PLC-BJP goverment will successfully work on that.

Addressing a public meeting after inducting senior Congress leader,  Jagdish Kumar Jagga into the party, here today, Capt Amarinder said, the two parties were working in close coordination to ensure success in the ellections.

Later talking to reporters, Capt Amarinder said, the case registered against Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia will not stand legal scrutiny as the government had not followed due process of law.

He also condemned the killing of the sacrilege accused in Durbar Sahib and Kapurthala, saying the accused should have been handed over to the police.

Responding to a question on registration of an FIR against Majithia, he asked on what basis the government had registered the case against him since the report on drug trafficking was still lying with Punjab and Haryana High Court in a sealed cover. "After all there is a law in the country and I am sure it will not stand the legal scrutiny in the court of law", he said, while adding, "just because you don't like someone, you can't put him behind bars".

To a question on lynchings in Amritsar and Kapurthala, Capt Amarinder said, the accused should have been handed over to the police. No civilised society can and should approve of such killings.

On the issue of people getting angry for denial of justice over Behbal Kalan sacrilege, thus resorting to such killings, the former Chief Minister said, his government had pursued it from day one.

He said, first the state had to fight a long legal battle to get the inquiry back from the Central Bureau of Investigation and then the investigation was started and 22 people including police officials and civilians were arrested who are on bail now.

He said, there is no justification for mob lynching, whatsoever and it is condemnable.

Earlier Capt Amarinder was accorded a rousing reception by people of this industrial town. His cavalcade of cars was led by a motorcycle rally, participated over by hundreds of youth. He was greeted and cheered by people and was showered with flowers all through the route.

Capt Amarinder recalled his sentimental association with Rajpura town. He said, his father late Maharaja Yadwinder Singh had settled the refugees from Bahawalpur in this town and his mother Late Rajmata Mohinder Kaur used to look after the refugees and he used to visit the camps with her.

Responding to the complaints of harassment, arm twisting, intimidation and registration of false cases at the behest of local MLA, Capt Amarinder said, he will ensure that he (the MLA) is held accountable very soon. "The time for this government is up and it is just a matter of few days when code of conduct will be imposed", he said, while adding, "neither this MLA, nor this government will be seen anywhere after the elections".

Capt Amarinder thanked the Bharatiya Janata Party leadership, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Home Minister Amit Shah in particular, for their whole hearted support for Punjab.

He said, his top most priority was national security and good governance in Punjab. He warned against the designs of the enemy country which was continuously sending in weapons for creating trouble here. He emphasised the need for close coordination between the Punjab Police and various central security agencies.

Congratulating Jagdish Jagga for organising an impressive public meeting, Capt Amarinder said, this reflected his popularity among the people.

On the issue of ticket distribution, Capt Amarinder said, his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party will work together to finalise the winning candidates only.

He also thanked the BJP leaders and workers who attended the meeting.

`Customer Meet' by SBP for Himachal

Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 1:08 AM

Bank has 130 branches serving in Himachal Pradesh

Ludhiana: 28 April 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

On 25^th April 2015, State Bank of Patiala organised  `Customer Meet' for  Kangra, Hamirpur and Una Districts customers in Hotel Conifer at Dharamshala which was addressed by Sh. S.A.Ramesh Rangan, Managing Director. Sh. Rangan briefed the customers about Bank's various attractive Deposit and Loan schemes, activities and developments of the Bank.  He told that Bank is regularly developing and progressing.  Bank has 130 branches serving in Himachal Pradesh and is planning  to open more branches in future.  He thanked the customers for their cooperation and support in the regular development of the Bank.

Bank's aim is not only to open the branches and earn profit but also to  extend the banking facilities to each and every home. Our motive is not only to provide banking facilties in cities and towns but also to provide banking facilities to each and every person in rural area. State Bank of Patiala aims to open account of each person in every home.  We always try to provide best customer service and in future also we will be trying it regularly.  We welcome any suggestion given by you to improve our working.    

Free Eye Check Up Camp series by SBP

Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 8:06 AM

Third Camp on Wednesday at Dugri Road Ldh

Ludhiana: 28 April 2015: (Punjab Screen Bureau):

State Bank of Patiala organised Free Eye Check Up Camp at Ludhiana in collaboration with VISION SANKARA for four days. The Eye Camp was inaugurated by Shri Rajeev K. Sharma, Deputy General Manager, State Bank of Patiala, Ludhiana Zone today at Civil Lines, Opp. Old Dayanand Hospital, Ludhiana. Sh. Sharma said that such camp will be organised at four different

branches of State Bank of Patiala in the City of Ludhiana on four different days. The Second Camp on 28'h April 2015 at Haibowal, Adjoining Toor Hospital, Third Camp on29'h April 2015 at Dugri Road Branch and Fourth Camp on 30'h April 2015 at Pakhowal Road Br. Passi Chowk, Ludhiana, will be organised. Mr. Sharma further said that State Bank of Patiala is continuously trying to serve the society and its motive is not only to open the branches and earn profit. 

In today's life style, it is very necessary to be conscious about our health. Eyes are very important part of our body. A person who is not able to see only knows its importance. So, we should get our eyes regularly checked up. On various occasions, State Bank of Patiala is organising such types of programmes and in future also these will be organised regularly.

On this occasion, Sh. Sharma briefed about many attractive deposit and loan schemes launched by the Bank in people's interest. The Bank is developing in all spheres and is planning to expand further in future. We will welcome any suggestion from you to improve the working of the Bank.

Sh. Sharma thanked all for their cooperation and support for the development of the Bank. 

SBP launches 25 branches and a novel CSR initiative

Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 1:26 PM

Patiala-head quartered Bank’s network has reached 1254 

Ludhiana: 25th July 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen): 

State Bank of Patiala today opened 25 Branches in 7 States across the country in an on-line simultaneous inauguration in order to give a further push to the task of Financial Inclusion.

The Branches were inaugurated by Shri S A Ramesh Rangan, Managing Director of the bank at a function at the Bank’s Network Office in New Delhi. 

With these 25 branches, the Patiala-head quartered Bank’s network has reached 1254, spread across 23 States/ Union Territories of the country.

The bank has already opened 47 branches this financial year and plans to add 60-70 more branches by September this year.

An Associate of State Bank of India, SBP had a total business of over Rs 1,67,000 crores as at the end of March with a 23% growth in micro and small enterprise loans and a 27% growth in agricultural loans last year. The bank received a special award from the Government for excellence in MSE lending for the year 2012-13. This year the bank plans to achieve a growth of 21% in MSE loans and 35% in agriculture loans. SBP was the first public sector bank to totally computerize all its branches and was also the first public sector bank to migrate all its branches to CBS.

Shri S.A.Ramesh Rangan, Managing Director also announced a novel Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of the bank, under which the bank will contribute Rs.5/- for each new saving account opened, Rs.50/-  for each new current account opened,  Rs. 2/- for every new user of Internet Banking/Mobile Banking and  10 paisa per transaction on the Alternate Delivery channels( Internet banking, mobile banking, ATM & POS etc.) towards CSR activities.

The amount so contributed will be used for social welfare activities like aid to old Age homes, orphanages etc, donations (cash & kind) to needy individuals/ sections of the society, helping the less privileged and organizations engaged in their welfare. The Bank has been actively involved in various social welfare activities like adopting and aiding SOS Children Village, donation of Buses and various daily use equipments like fans, water purifiers etc to various organizations and providing aid to bodies like orphanages, and society for welfare of the handicapped and other such organizations. 

Harjit Singh Adaltiwal joins AAP along with supporters

Wed, Apr 2, 2014 at 6:38 PM

Adaltiwal specifically requested for presence of Mr. Phoolka

Ludhiana: 2 April 2014: (Rector Kathuria//Punjab Screen): 

Leaving a major setback to the ruling Shrimoni Akali Dal (Badal), Harjit Singh Adaltiwal, senior Akali leader and Organizing Secretary SAD and Founder President of Kambojh Organisarion of India, today joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) along with hundreds of allies.

S. Adaltiwal had specifically requested for the presence of Mr. Phoolka, AAP candidate from Ludhiana at his joining. A Press conference was held at 11 am at Patiala attended by S. Adaltiwal, Mr. Phoolka and Dr. Dharamvir Gandhi, AAP candidate from Patiala. The AAP leaders termed the joining of Adaltiwal and his supporters as a clear sign of the increasing popularity of AAP among Punjabis.

S. Adaltiwal is also the former vice chairman of Punjab State Backward Classes Commission (PSBCC) and has organized many mega rallies for SAD. In addition, he has served SAD for 36 years.

Speaking to media persons, S. Adaltiwal said, “I have quit SAD (B) due to its anti Punjab policies and have now decided to become a part of the Aam Aadmi party. I will do his best to ensure the victory of AAP in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.”