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Reservoir filled to the brim; BBMB increases generation
Nangal, September 21
The level of water in Bhakra reservoir today reached a maximum 1680.28 feet, 28 inches more than the complete filling mark.
Assembly can expel tainted member: Halim
Chandigarh, September 21
The expulsion of former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh from the Punjab Vidhan Sabha is no exception, at least not in the eyes of West Bengal speaker Hasim Abdul Halim, who says the assemblies should “start exerting themselves, but not indulge in witch-hunt”.
4 Bangladeshis trying to enter Pak killed
Fazilka, September 21
Four Bangladeshi nationals trying to enter Pakistan from the Indian side were killed by Border Security Force jawans in Fazilka sector today morning.
Patiala all set to greet Rahul
Patiala, September 21
Rahul Gandhi is visiting the home-constituency of former Chief
Minister Amarinder Singh at a time when the latter is away to
the UK for his treatment.
Visit not to impact politics, says Sukhbir
Pathankot, September 21
Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal has claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Punjab will not impact political scene and that he is coming as a tourist and the state welcomes all tourists.
Rahul’s visit enthuses Cong leaders, workers
Chandigarh, September 21
The three-day visit of Congress general secretary and MP Rahul Gandhi from tomorrow has enthused leaders and workers of the Punjab Congress.
Reserve 10 pc seats for bright
rural students: Badal
Patiala, September 21
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has
exhorted vice-chancellors of various
universities and principals of colleges in
the state to reserve at least 10 per cent
seats exclusively for bright rural students
to enable them to compete globally.
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal being presented a phulkari by the VC of Punjabi University Jaspal Singh in Patiala on Sunday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar
Indo-Pak Mushaira: Naseem Nikhat steals the show
 Pathankot, September 21
Last evening was different in the town as Urdu poets gathered here for the Indo-Pakistan mushaira organised by the World Spiritual Awareness Foundation.
A poet recites his composition at the
Indo-Pakistan mushaira at Pathankot on
Saturday. A Tribune photograph
Disposal of toxic waste impedes
road project
Amritsar, September 21
The ambitious project of creating green zones on the Wagah road has literally brought the task of Rohan Rajdip Construction Company, entrusted
with the task of four-laning the 30-km stretch connecting Verka to Wagah, to a standstill.
A huge quantity of toxic waste excavated during digging on the side of the Wagah road.
Photo: Vishal Kumar
Dengue claims one life
Amritsar, September 21
While Veena Manak of Sadar Bazaar in the cantonment here died of dengue, two cases suspected of the disease have come to light.
COLOURS OF JOY: Students of Guru Nanak Dev University perform during the cultural festival, IRTS-2008, on the premises in Amritsar on Sunday. Photo: Vishal Kumar |
PCMS doctors on warpath
Retirement age of medical teachers
Patiala, September 21
Stung over the Punjab government’s proposal to
enhance the retirement age for medical teachers
in Punjab to 65 years, the Punjab Civil Medical
Services (PCMS) Association has not only opposed
the move, but has urged the government to drop
the proposal, as it
will lead to an “exodus” of
doctors from medical colleges.
Medical teachers against raising retirement age
Chandigarh, September 21
The Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMSA) Association has opposed the Punjab government’s move to raise retirement age of medical teachers to 65 years.
Farmers encroach upon anti-flood drains
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 21
A large number of drains, which had been constructed in the ’60s to control waterlogging and floods, have been encroached upon by farmers.
7 arrested in kidney scam
Amritsar, September 21
The district police has arrested seven persons for being allegedly involved in the illegal trade of kidneys.
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