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‘Govt buckling under pvt transporters’ pressure’ |
Ludhiana, August 24
Even though the Punjab Roadways KM scheme buses have earned huge profit for the state exchequer, yet the government was allegedly buckling under the pressure of private transporters and closing down the scheme.
The president of the Punjab Roadways Transporters
Association, Mr Bhag Singh Bhaura, addresses mediapersons in Ludhiana on Sunday. |
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Railway, sales tax men on collision course
Ludhiana, August 24
Officials of the Railways and the Sales Tax Department appear to be on a collision course as some manufacturers and traders are allegedly trying to evade sales tax by adopting alternate routes to transport their consignments.
Punjab Beopar Mandal writes to Chief Minister
Ludhiana, August 24
The Punjab Chief Minister, Mr Amarinder Singh is likely to convene a meeting of the trade and industry during the next few days to discuss the issue of exim forms.
The meeting is being arranged by the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee President, Mr H.S. Hanspal. A delegation of the Punjab Beopar Mandal had met Mr Hanspal last week.
J&K minister hopeful of boost in tourism
Ludhiana, August 24
Buoyed by a relatively good response from tourists this year, the Jammu and Kashmir Government is optimistic about an increase in the inflow of tourists to the Kashmir valley in the near future.
City Scan
Gratitude and homage
Ludhiana, August 24
Recently, the Nation celebrated the 56th Independence anniversary. By and large, it was ritualistic, a repeat of last years. Also over-politicised, courtesy impending Lok Sabha elections. Shifting of focus from patriotism to politics, is a sad pointer.
Khud Mohalla fire victims remembered
Ludhiana, August 24
The victims of the Khud Mohalla fire incident were remembered at the end of an Akhand Path at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha, Guru Arjan Dev Nagar, here
yesterday.
Punjabi Tribune readers’ meet
Ludhiana, August 24
A readers’ meeting was organised by Punjabi Tribune at the local Punjabi Bhavan today. Various speakers highlighted the contribution of the newspaper to the development of society.
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