Civic polls: Feb 25 a paid holiday for Punjab workers

 To enable the workers working in factories and shops and commercial establishments situated in Punjab to exercise their democratic right in the general elections of 123 Municipal Counsels and Nagar Panchayats, labour Department of Punjab has declared February 25, as weekly paid holiday in the State.

A spokesperson of the department said that it would be a paid holiday within the municipal limits of 123 municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats. According to a separate notification, February 25 would also be the weekly paid holiday for all factories, shops and commercial establishments where Wednesday is not observed as weekly off within the state in lieu of their normal weekly holiday.