Panches told that they’re powerful
Amloh, July 27
“Panchayati Raj should be made more purposeful for implementing ambitious welfare schemes of the government,” said Mr J.S. Kesar, Principal Secretary (Rural Development and Panchayats) of the state, on the first day of a seminar in Sangam palace here on Thursday. 

Lok Morcha mobilises masses
Ludhiana, July 27
The Punjab Lok Morcha organised a political convention here to moblise support for the state-level rally being organised in the first week of September. The rally will either be organised in Ludhiana or Jalandhar.

Teej and saawan celebrations by ladies’ clubs Ludhiana, July 27 Though the events associated with the celebration of teej may have changed over the years, the essence continues to remain the same. This was evident from the manner in which members and dependents of the Niharika Ladies Club celebrated the festival of teej — a traditional Punjabi festival today. The celebrations began with the traditional jaago with ladies dressed in their brightest best. Jaago was tastefully decorated with flowers and small diyas. A swing was also made for the members.

Members of the Venus Ladies Club mill wheat during the Saawan celebrations in Ludhiana. — Photo Inderjit Verma

Sikh morcha against misguiding community
Ludhiana, July 27
A new Sikh body, Shri Hemkunt Sikh Morcha, has given a call against misguiding the Sikh community as far as the creation of Khalistan is concerned. In a press release here today, Mr G.S.Middha, the working general secretary of the morcha, said that the so-called panthic leaders had always betrayed the community.

Summer queen contest
Ludhiana, July 27
The Sarabha Ladies Club organised a summer queen contest at Hotel Le Baron yesterday. The participants were dressed in chiffon in summery colours with appropriate accessories.

Pest attack affects cotton crop
Ludhiana, July 27
Cotton growers in the state are facing problem of pest attack on their crop due to the prevailing weather conditions. The population of American Bollworm or American Sundi has appeared 30 days earlier in the cotton crop and is causing damage to it.

EDUCATION

PAU to introduce new course
Ludhiana, July 27
Punjab Agricultural University will introduce the rural agriculture work experience in its BSc (agriculture) course from this session. According to Dr M.S. Tiwana, Dean, College of Agriculture, PAU, RAWE is being introduced to make students familiar with the socio-economic situations prevailing in villages and to inculcate confidence and competence for solving problems related to agriculture .

ABVP honours 90 toppers

Ludhiana, July 27 Toppers of all batches in the BA, BSc and BCom examinations conducted by Panjab University this year were honoured by the local unit of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad at a function organised at Bharatiya Vidya Mandir here last evening.
Toppers of Panjab University examinations seated in the Bharatiya Vidya Mandir hall during a prize distribution function organised by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in Ludhiana.

A ‘cool’ journey back home with buddies
Ludhiana, July 27
What’s the best way to beat heat in hot, humid and sultry weather? The obvious answer would be to eat lip-smacking ice-creams. If it is a “softy” and is shared with friends, especially after the school, the enjoyment increases manifold. 

COURTS

Bail plea of ASI rejected
Ludhiana, July 27
The Special Judge, Mr G.R. Banyal, has rejected the anticipatory bail application moved by ASI, Ajmer Singh, posted at Samrala police station, in a corruption case registered against him on a complaint by Narinder Kumar.

Lok Adalat today
Ludhiana, July 27
A Lok Adalat will be held in the local courts tomorrow, under the supervision of Mr S.S. Arora, Chairman, District Legal Services Authority, Ludhiana.

‘Working out’ how to be ‘Mr Universe’
Ludhiana, July 27
With ‘Mr Commonwealth’ and ‘Mr Asia’ titles already in his kitty, Vitender Singh Panwar is working hard these days to become ‘Mr Universe’. Vitender is confident of winning this title at the next World Body Building Championship that is to be held in Japan from August 15 to 20.

Trials for PCA tourney today
Ludhiana, July 27
The Ludhiana District Cricket Association will conduct trials on the grounds of the Arya College for Boys on July 28 at 2.30 pm to select the team for the inter-district tournament of the Punjab Cricket Association. Players born on or after September 1, 1987, are eligible for the trials.

ADMINISTRATION

MC to enforce control over electrical wing
Ludhiana, July 27
The Municipal Corporation has mooted several measures to enforce strict supervisory control over the working of its electrical wing and to bring about qualitative improvement in the streetlight system in the city.