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Lala Lajpat Rai “Sher-E-Punjab”


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Born: 28 January 1865 at Dhudike, Punjab, India

Died: 17 November 1928 (age 63) at Lahore, Punjab, India

Organization: Indian National Congress, Arya Samaj

Political movement: Indian Independence movement

Religion: Hinduism

Lala Lajpat Rai (28 January 1865 – 17 November 1928) was an INDIAN author and politician who is chiefly remembered as a leader in the Indian fight for independence from the BRITISH RAJ.  He was popularly known as Punjab Kesari meaning The Lion of Punjab also known as “Sher-E- Punjab” in Hindi. He was associated with activities of PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK and Lakshmi Insurance Company in their early stages. He sustained serious injuries by the police when leading a non-violent protest against the Simon Commission and died less than three weeks later. His death anniversary (November 17) is one of several days celebrated as MARTYRS’ DAY in India.

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NBA: How to make a complaint?

The News Broadcasters Association (NBA) represents the private television news & current affairs broadcasters. It is the collective voice of the news & current affairs broadcasters in India .It is an organization funded entirely by its members. The NBA has presently 26 leading news and current affairs broadcasters (comprising 53 news and current affairs channels) as its members. The NBA presents a unified and credible voice before the Government, on matters that affect the growing industry.

How to make a complaint? A complaint must be made in writing, either in English or Hindi, and must include the following:
• Copy of the complaint letter sent to the broadcaster;
• Copy of reply received from the concerned broadcaster ;
• Name and address of the broadcaster.
• Specify the news item, programme
• Date, time and channel of broadcast.
• Short summary of what the complainant is aggrieved of, in particular what precept of the Code has been breached (detailed in the section �What can I complain about? of this booklet).
• All relevant documentary or other material, if any, in support of the complaint.
It is important to include all the above details. To assist complainants, a Complaint Form is available on the website at http://www.nbanewdelhi.com or it can be obtained from the NBA office.
http://www.nbanewdelhi.com/How-to-Make-a-Complaint.asp#viewers
Advisory on broadcast of news: http://www.nbanewdelhi.com/advisories.asp
Question: Is there a time limit to receive a response from a Broadcaster ?
Answer: Is encumbent upon the complainant to give the Broadcaster at least 7 (seven) days to respond to the complaint from the date of receipt, failing which the Authority will not entertain any complaint.
Question : Is there a time limit to file a complaint before the Authority?
Answer: A complaint shall be filed before the Authority within 14 (fourteen) days from the date of receipt of a response from the Broadcaster, or, if the Broadcaster does not respond, within 14 (fourteen) days from the date when the aforesaid period provided for the Broadcaster to respond expires.
Download Complaint Form: http://www.nbanewdelhi.com/download-complainf-Form.asp
Viewers and Complaints Guide :

For more information:
Contact :
Communications & Contact Address
News Broadcasting Standards Authority
C/o News Broadcasters Association
Reg. Off.: Juris House Ground Floor,
22, Inder Enclave, Paschim Vihar,
New Delhi 110 087
Email: authority@nbanewdelhi.com

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NBA: How to make a complaint against Paid News Channels ?

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