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Protest by knitwear unit workers

Ludhiana, January 2 Workers of Nagesh Knitwear suspended work for around five hours here today. The matter was settled between the management and the workers in the afternoon following which the work was resumed.
Workers of Nagesh Knitwear protest in front of the factory in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

BJYM flogs state govt over private varsity
Ludhiana, January 2
The Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), while castigating the Punjab Government for granting legislative approval to a private university in the state, has vowed to launch a decisive battle against the move.

Beggars trying to save themselves from the showers near Jagraon bridge in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by I.V.

‘Panj Pyaras’ lead the nagar kirtan taken out by Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Housing Board Complex, Dugri, prior to the Gurpurb of Guru Gobind Singh in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Pensioners set up joint front
Ludhiana, January 2
The Punjab State Pensioners Confederation, the Punjab State Pensioners Maha Sangh and the Punjab Govt Pensioners Association representatives met here today in Pensioners’ Bhavan and formed a joint front of pensioners for launching a struggle against the apathy of the Punjab Government for the settlement of their genuine demands based on promises made by the Congress.

PPCC flays MC for inflated water bills
Ludhiana, January 2
Taking a strong notice of inflated water and sewerage bills being sent by the civic authorities to city residents, the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) has asked the Municipal Corporation to take immediate steps to redress the problems of the people failing which they will take up the matter with senior officials of the Local Government department as well as the state government.

Spiralling land prices worry forum
Ludhiana, January 2
The People’s Awareness Forum (PAF), at its meeting held on December 31, expressed deep concern over the skyrocketing land prices in Ludhiana. It said owning a house was now beyond the reach of the common man.

Telecom staff protest against transfers
Ludhiana, January 2
Led by activists of the National Federation of Telecom Employees of the BSNL, employees staged a protest at the office of the General Manager, Ludhiana Telecom, and a representative of the NFTE started a fast against “selective and vindictive” transfers by the management.

Passing Thru
Rajiv Asija, Executive Vice-President, HCL Infosystems

COMMUNITY

Girl child’s Lohri on Jan 10
Ludhiana, January 2
A meeting of the executive committee of the Malwa Sabhyacharak Manch (Regd) Punjab was held with Prof. M.S. Cheema in the chair. Mr. K.K. Bawa, chairman of the Manch, Mr. Pawan Dewan, president, and Mr Ravinder Rangoowal, Convener were present. Dalip Singh Dhillon and Satnam Singh Sahota from Canada and UK also participated.

HUDA to develop industrial areas
Panchkula, January 2
Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) hopes to finally develop its industrial areas by introducing the new Estate Management Procedure. The procedure has been recently approved by HUDA in its meeting held on December 29.

Punjabi lekhak conference rescheduled
Ludhiana, January 2
General Secretary of Kendriya Punjabi Lekhak Sabha said in a press note that the working committee of the lekhak sabha had held a meeting, under Mr Avtar Jaura, in Punjabi Bhavan here on Saturday.

Enthusiasm marks nagar kirtan
Panchkula, January 2
Hundreds of devotees from the town and villages participated in a nagar kirtan organised yesterday in various parts of the town.

10 vehicle owners challaned Ludhiana, January 2 The District Transport Officer today challaned around 10 vehicle owners whose pollution emission level was more than the permissible limits. District Transport Officer Kuldeep Singh oversees checking of autorickshaws for pollution emission in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by I.V.

AGRICULTURE

Training for farm women
Ludhiana, January 2
All farm women interested in undertaking a short duration training course in fruit and vegetable preservation can now do so by getting themselves registered at PAU’s Kairon Kisan Ghar on January 16, 2006, at 9 am.

EDUCATION

Johar announces grant of Rs 4 lakh for DBA

Ludhiana, January 2 The Punjab Education Minister, Mr Harnam Dass Johar, today announced a grant of Rs 4 lakh for the District Bar Association (DBA). The Additional Sessions Judge, Mr S.P. Bangarh, addresses lawyers at a function at the district courts in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo: I.V.

From Schools Parkash Utsav celebrated Ludhiana, January 2 Parkash Ustav of Guru Gobind Singh was celebrated by staff and students of Blooming Dale Nursery School, with fervour today. Kanth bani competitions were held and prizes were given to the participants. Students recited shabads and poems. Students of Lovely Lotus and Chanda Mama celebrate New Year on the school premises. — Photo by I.V.

Now, e-tutoring
Ludhiana, January 2
Welcome to the world of e-tutoring or KPO (knowledge process outsourcing). A tutor, Rakesh, working with “STEPS” division of Top Careers & You in Ludhiana explains the concept of “area and volume” to Emily, a IV grader, studying in California. Another tutor, Atul, prepares animated caricatures on power point presentations and explains these to Shreya, a IIIrd grader, residing in New York. Amazing! Isn’t it?

6 clear Ist round of NTSE
Ludhiana, January 2 Kanupriya Jain (Sacred Heart, BRS Nagar), Aditi Salwan (DAV Public School), Karan Pal Singh (DAV), Divay (DAV), Pranav (DAV) and Preet Mohinder (DAV), all students of “STEPS”, have made their parents and the city proud by clearing the first round (state level) of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) conducted by the NCERT for students of Class X or its equivalent.

Ten-day camp concludes
Ludhiana, January 2
A ten-day special camp concluded on the premises of SCD Government College, Ludhiana. The camp was organised under the supervision of programme officers of the NSS unit of the college, Dr Rajinder Jain, Dr Rajdeep Singh Gill and Dr Santosh Bhardwaj. This camp was attended by 100 boys and 55 girl volunteers.

6 clear Ist round of NTSE
Ludhiana, January 2
Kanupriya Jain (Sacred Heart, BRS Nagar), Aditi Salwan (DAV Public School), Karan Pal Singh (DAV), Divay (DAV), Pranav (DAV) and Preet Mohinder (DAV), all students of “STEPS”, have made their parents and the city proud by clearing the first round (state level) of the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) conducted by the NCERT for students of Class X or its equivalent.

CULTURE

Cultural legacy must continue, say awardee’s grandparents

Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 2 Mr Ram Sarup Sharma and his wife Rakhsha Rani are proud grandparents of Sanjiv Kumar who won the Aawaj Punjab Dee Award instituted by mh1 TV channel.  Mr Ram Sarup Sharma, grandfather of Sanjiv Kumar, recites a religious song from his book.

Lodhi Club celebrates New Year

Ludhiana, January 2 Members of the Lodhi Club had a ball last night when Harbhajan Mann made the evening come alive. The club celebrated New Year yesterday. The nite titled “Harbhajan Live” came alive when Harbhajan arrived on the stage dressed in all white. He made the chilly evening warm with his songs. Harbhajan Mann entertains the crowd at a New Year function in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

HEALTH

Over 900 examined at medical camp
Ludhiana, January 2
More than 900 patients were examined and medicines distributed among them free of cost at a medical check-up camp organised at Gurdwara Model Town Extension here on Sunday. Mr Avtar Singh Makkar, president, SGPC and Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, jointly inaugurated the camp.