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February 27, 2020
Topic: Prison Reforms.
News:-Punjab government to form the Punjab Prisons Development Board on the lines of Telangana.
- The main aim of the initiative is to engage the prisoners in gainful economic activity with the intention of having a reformative impact on them.
- The Board would also help in curbing crime in the prisons.
- The revenue could also be generated, keeping the prisoners busy.
Composition of the Board:-
- The Chief Minister as the Chairman.
- Jails Minister as the senior vice-chairman.
- Additional Chief Secretary or principal secretary or secretary to the department of jails as the vice-chairperson. And so on.
- This step is quite commendable and can bring greater improvement in the condition of jails
(Source:- The Tribune)
Topic: Punjabi religious heritage.
News:-Manjeev Singh Puri, former ambassador to Nepal, releases a book on Sikh heritage in Nepal.
- The book – Sikh Heritage in Nepal has been released by Manjeev, to shed light on Sikh relationship with Nepal.
- The Ex-PM, Manmohan Singh, was also present at the event, where the book was being released.
- Guru Nanak Ji had some connection with the region, as during his travels or Udasis.
- More research in this domain is perhaps needed. Sikh relationship with Nepal is a subject, which is yet to be deciphered in a proper manner.
(Source:- The Tribune)
Topic: Prominent Personalities.
News:- Sister Mirabelle, who served a school in Ludhiana for more than 5 decades passes away.
- Sister Mirabelle hailed from Mangalore, Karnataka.
- She was serving in the Sacred Heart Senior Secondary school, Sarabha Nagar, in Ludhiana.
- She ran a bookshop and canteen in the school.
- She taught the students the values such as Piety, humility and simplicity.
- She was Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by the Punjab government in 2016.
- Due to her selfless service, she was also known as the Soul of the School.
(Source:- The Tribune)
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