Remembering Dr. Inderjeet Singh

Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh, Dear Gursikh Veerji & Bhenji In 1908, the passion to uplift the Sikh Panth led to the creation of Punjab & Sindh Bank. (It was a part of the Gurdwara Sudhar movement.) With his far-sighted visionary friends like Bhai Vir Singh, Sunder Singh and Tarlochan Singh they created this bank. To honour such great people and to change lives of several in the panth, Sukrit Trust has embarked upon a unique mission "KIRAT CARNIVAL"

VISION MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE Panth Ratan, Dr. Inderjeet Singh Founder of Punjab & Sindh Bank

A movement to counter drugs and depression by promoting work  culture in Punjab was started here today under the auspices of  Sukrit Trust.Dedicated to the birth centenary of Legendary  Banker and Nation Builder, Dr. Inderjeet Singh,former Chairman,  Punjab and Sind Bank, the Sukrit Trust is organizing Kirat  Carnival 2011.  More than two lac students are expected to participate in 7  different competitions as well as events like  panel discussion, debates etc. S Jaswinder Singh Khalsa UK, Chairman of the Organizing  Committee disclosed that as many as 100 seminars will be  organized on Kirat Culture and the various dimensions of  promoting  smart and hard work as a way of life among the youth. Of  these about 60 seminars will be in Punjab, 30 in rest of  the country and rest 10 in USA, Canada, UK and other  European countries. The National Organizing Secretary of Kirat Carnival 2011,  Dr.Renuka Sarabjeet Singh said that the Kirat Carnival will  emphasize on the fact that we are what we think. Who assume  defeat are defeated and who imagine victory, win the battles  of life. Work is the panacea of all our ills as it gives a  genuine feeling of fulfillment. The colorful brochure of the Carnival was released here by  eminent social workers S. Ujagar Singh and S Sukhbir Singh.  It is noteworthy that Dr Inderjeet Singh was a legendary  banker in the history of modern India who pioneered in  small lending and agricultural loans. He provided employment  to over 18,000 youth. He focused on opening the branches of  bank in the rural areas of Punjab. The enthusiasm of Dr. Inderjeet Singh can be guessed  from the fact that he started a new bank –  Bank of Punjab - in 1995,  when he was at the age of 84 years.

Brothers Earn Combat Decorations

Posted on : Wed, Feb 2, 2011 at 8:47 PM By Army Sgt. Scott Davis of Regional Command East BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan: Two brothers in the 101st Airborne Division were decorated for separate combat actions during their deployment to Afghanistan. Army Sgt. Jason Busch, left, and his brother, Army Cpl. Josh Busch, were decorated for combat in Afghanistan. The soldiers, who are from Seymour, Wis., both serve with the 101st Airborne Division. Courtesy photo  One received a Silver Star Medal in December for actions during a five-day firefight in Kunar province, and the other received a Purple Heart in January after a firefight at Forward Operating Base Andar. Army Cpl. Joshua Busch of Company D, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, was on a mission in November when insurgents attacked his platoon. "We got hit pretty hard," said Josh, the younger brother. "By the end of the first night, I was the highest-ranking soldier in the platoon as a corporal, so I took charge as the platoon sergeant." By the end of the fight, his platoon of 22 was down to nine uninjured soldiers. He was decorated Dec. 7 for his heroic actions during that battle. Army Sgt. Jason Busch, Company A, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, recalled the battle that took place about a month later in which he earned his Purple Heart. "The enemy was hiding in a basement. ... Two Afghan national policemen were going to go in, and I was to follow," he said. "They kicked down the door, and as soon as they started to enter, they both got shot and fell down. I looked in and saw the enemy about 10 feet away. We both started firing at each other at the same time. I got hit as I was getting down into a prone position." Jason kept firing even after he was shot. "Right away, I started coughing up blood and could barely breathe," he said. "I shouted for a medic, but they couldn't help me, since the insurgent was in the room in front of me. When I realized they couldn't get to me, I somehow stood up, stumbled over to the medic and collapsed. Doc slowing my breathing saved my life. I was medically evacuated about 10 to 15 minutes later." The soldiers, who are from Seymour, Wis., are proud of each other and what they had to go through. "When my brother got decorated, I felt a lot of pride for him, but I also felt a lot of sadness for what he had to go through to get that medal," Jason said. "I wish that I could have been there instead." Though both had planned to get out of the Army, they decided to stay with their platoon for this deployment. Josh extended his enlistment, and Jason re-enlisted for two more years. "I actually re-enlisted for four more years less than a week before I got shot," Jason said. "I'm going to stay in and possibly pursue a career as a flight warrant officer." Josh said he and his brother always have been close. "My brother joined when I was in high school," he said. "I think he joined because he knew I was going to and didn't want me to go through it alone." When Josh got to basic training, the drill sergeants asked if anyone had siblings in the Army. Josh said yes and was given the chance to be stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky., with his brother, though they are in different brigades. Josh will finish his deployment soon, while Jason is recovering in the United States. "It's got to be tough on our parents having two kids deployed at the same time," Josh said. "Our mom is a worrier, and she tries to find out anything she can about what we are doing out here. We try not to tell them too much about what goes on out here to keep them from worrying more."

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