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New remission rules could get inmates out earlier
Remissions might be granted for pursuing formal or religious education.
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Protocol phobia in Punjab
Punjab delegation had to stop at traffic signals as signal free travel was not allowed in Turkey’s rules.
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Education department: Six go into hiding after appointments found bogus
Relevant record also goes missing from district office in Narowal.
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Cutting corners
Officials told to stop doling out ‘favours’; anyone found using influence will be taken to task under PEEDA Act 2006.
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Inspection duty: Women officers may get motorcycle rickshaws
Some officers find the arrangement embarrassing, disgrace to the department.
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‘Bad’ officer maybe re-hired
Judicial commission had recommended sacking, recovery.
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Filling posts: 18 apply for top spots at Punjab Privatisation Board
Board has been run on additional charge since February 2010.
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Public education: 500 libraries shut down or managed by unqualified staff
The Punjab govt has not recruited any librarians since 1997.
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Maintenance: ‘Operating boilers without an engineer is a threat’
Out of the 2190 factories in residential areas,120 are operating boilers registered with Industries Department.
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Factory collapse: Blast caused by leaking gas cylinders, not boiler
Punjab government committee says structure was unstable, cases should be registered under Anti-Terrorism Act.