Wed Oct 16 15:44:55 UTC 2024: ## Punjab Government Announces Holiday for All Sewa Kendras on October 15th for Panchayat Elections
**Chandigarh:** In a move aimed at facilitating voter participation in the upcoming Panchayat elections, the Punjab government has announced a holiday for all Sewa Kendras on October 15th. This was confirmed by the state’s Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances Minister, Aman Arora, who stated that the closure will allow staff to exercise their voting rights.
The Sewa Kendras, which provide various government services to the public, will remain operational on all other days during their regular hours of 9 AM to 5 PM.
This decision comes in the wake of the upcoming Panchayat elections, where citizens will be electing their local representatives. The state government has been taking various measures to ensure a smooth and fair election process.
**Background:**
This announcement also serves as a reminder of the long-standing tradition of the ‘The Tribune’, a prominent newspaper published in Punjab. Founded in 1881 by Sardar Dayal Singh Majithia, ‘The Tribune’ has been a leading voice in the region, highlighting issues of public concern and advocating for social justice.
The newspaper’s journey has seen it move from Lahore to Shimla, Ambala, and finally to its present location in Chandigarh. The Tribune Group also publishes the ‘Daily Tribune’ and ‘Punjabi Tribune’, launched on Independence Day, August 15, 1978.
The Tribune Trust, responsible for the newspaper’s management, has played a significant role in shaping the publication’s legacy. Individuals like Dr. Tulsi Das, Justice D.K. Mahajan, Lt. Gen. P.S. Giani, H.R. Bhatia, Dr. M.S. Randhawa, and former Editor-in-Chief Prem Bhatia are credited with their efforts in establishing ‘The Daily Tribune’.
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