Kisan unions hold dharna
Seek cancellation of SEZ Act
Patiala, November 8
On the call given by the nine Kisan organisations, a massive dharna was staged today in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner against the anti-people policies of state government and in support of genuine demands of farmers.
Going may not be easy for Amarinder Singh
Anandpur Sahib, November 8
Last time, the journey to the seat of power for Capt Amarinder Singh was short in Punjab. This time he will have to cover a long bumpy road to retain power. He seems to be aware of this fact. And he has resolved to cover 5,800 km to visit all 117 Assembly segments in the next two and a half months in a bus specially prepared for the purpose.
100 arrested as Vikas Yatra is launched
Nangal, November 8
The much-publicised Punjab Vikas Yatra today proved to be far from a mass-contact programme as those wanting to present their case before the Chief Minister, Mr Amarinder Singh, had to face police wrath. The public, too, was put to inconvenience with a curfew-like situation prevailing in the district.
Medical college Principal alleges kidnap bid on son
Amritsar, November 8
The chargesheeted Principal of Medical College, Dr J.S. Dalal, today alleged that two scooter-borne youths made an attempt to kidnap his son, a student of class X,
when he was on the way to his school today.
Dr J.S. Dalal, Principal, medical college, his wife and their son, on whom a kidnapping bid was made on Wednesday.
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College teachers’ protest paralyses work in Punjab
Chandigarh, November 8
In response to the statewide call given by the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU), hundreds of private college teachers today held a protest demonstration here today.
The teachers were on mass casual leave, paralysing teaching work
in more than 160 non-government colleges of Punjab and
Chandigarh.
Punjab and Chandigarh college teachers protest in support of their demands in Sector 25, Chandigarh, on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan |
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The other side: ‘Poultry industry not hit’
Chandigarh, November 8
Farmers manning broiler contract farms in Punjab, started under mega projects for the poultry industry, have refuted the allegations that the poultry industry in the region had been hit.
CM ready to talk to Left parties
Chandigarh, November 8
The Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, today said he was prepared to talk to Left parties with regard to political adjustment in the coming Assembly elections in Punjab.
‘Bogus’ voting in MC byelection
Jalandhar, November 8
The Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party released yet another video CD with visuals of alleged bogus voting in the recently held Patiala Municipal Council byelection. It also carries manhandling of some women by Congress leaders in the presence of civil and police officers, here yesterday.
Lyricist rooted to Puadhi culture
Chandigarh, November 8
Puadhi is one of the rich dialects of Punjabi. It is spoken in a vast area of Ropar, Patiala and adjoining areas. Famous folk singer, the late Surjit
Bindrikhiya, was a hardcore Puadhi. And that used to reflect from the songs he lent voice to. Budding writer Jasbir
Mand, who is now settled in Japan, is also a Puadhi.
Sacked PLDRC employees call on Bhattal
Chandigarh, November 8
A deputation of terminated employees of the PLDRC met Ms Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Chairperson of a Cabinet subcommittee on employees’ demands, under the leadership of Mr Gurchet Singh Bhullar, MLA, recently. These employees demanded their adjustment in other government boards and corporations.
