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Ber vendors beckon commuters on the Ludhiana-Ferozepore National Highway. |
Urban estate residents for better amenities
Ludhiana, April 29
Residents of Dugri Urban Estate have urged the government to create more infrastructure and provide better amenities to the residential colony, developed by the Punjab Urban Development and Planning Authority (PUDA) in the industrial hub of Punjab. Though the area stands transferred to the municipal corporation for maintenance but PUDA still retains administrative control as far as infrastructural development is concerned.
‘Parkash Utsav in Chicago’
Ludhiana, April 29
The 400th anniversary of the Parkash utsav of Guru Granth Sahib was celebrated from April 20 to April 27 at Gurdwara Gurjot Parkash Sahib, Chicago, USA.
According to a faxed statement from the management of the gurdwara, eminent Sikhs like Giani Tarlochan Singh, Jathedar, Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib, Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti, Head Granthi of Sis Gang Sahib, Bhajan Singh Walia, General Secretary, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Prabandak Committee, Mr Mohinder Singh Romana, President, Patna Sahib Management Committee, Gurnam Singh Puma from California and many other Sikh scholars participated in the religious
function.
Residents complain against cable operator
Ludhiana, April 29
Members of the Tagore Nagar ‘A’ Welfare Society are sore over the callous attitude of the local cable operator in not providing efficient services despite charging exorbitant monthly subscription from society members.
Cattle purchasers evade fee
Samrala, April 29
A 4 per cent fee is to be paid for every animal sold in cattle fairs held all over Punjab. It is
alleged that a gang of animal purchasers operating in the region has not been paying this fee. They used to purchase animals from mandis without getting it recorded in the official books maintained by the mela officer and his staff.
End arms race in S.E. Asia: physicians
Ludhiana, April 29
The South Asian Regional Conference organised jointly by the International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War
(IPPNW) and the Physicians for Responsibility Nepal (PSRN) at Kathmandu on April 26 has called for a complete elimination of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, to end military build up in South Asia, stoppage of arms race and to end conflicts between the countries of the region through mutual dialogue and provision of healthcare in the spirit of Alma-Ata declaration.
LBP to contest all seats
Ludhiana, April 29
The Lok Bhalai Party (LBP) will contest all the seats in the panchayat elections in Punjab.
According to a statement issued by Mr Sarabdeep Singh, media in charge of the party, the decision has been taken by party chief and former union minister Balwant Singh Ramoowalia during a meeting of office-bearers.
Low wheat arrival at Khanna mandi
Khanna, April 29
The arrival of wheat at the Asia’s biggest market, Khanna, has been reduced by 2 lakh quintals as compared to 10,90,600
quintals till April 28, last year. Only 8,91,470 quintals of wheat has arrived till this date.
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