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Kisan Mela kicks off at PAU campus
 Ludhiana, September13
A two-day Kisan Mela began at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) here today.
The mela witnessed a huge gathering of farmers. Dr KD Kokate, Deputy-Director General (Agriculture Extension), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, inaugurated the
mela. The mela is based on the theme "Parali saad ke jatta, na kar sab da mann khatta (Farmers, do not burn paddy straw, do not evoke people's wrath)."
High quality of poultry on display at the Pashu Palan Mela on the GADVASU campus on Friday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Ecstatic:
Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrate in Ludhiana after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was declared the party's Prime Ministerial candidate for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
advance Tax
Notices served on taxpayers
Ludhiana, September 13
The Income Tax Department has shot off notices to around 500 taxpayers, including companies and individuals, for not paying advance tax. The due date for paying the first instalment of the tax is September 15.
Deceased’s relatives stage dharna
Ludhiana, September 13
Angered relatives of Inderjit Singh, who committed suicide following a land dispute, staged dharna against the accused Gurvinderpal Singh today.
Petrol prices up
Petrol prices have been increased by Rs 1.63 a litre from Friday midnight. This is the seventh increase in the prices of petrol in the past four months. Oil companies are citing devaluation of the Rupee and rising international crude oil prices the reason behind the hike. The actual increase in Punjab will be around
Rs 2 since the hike excludes local sales tax and VAT.
15th pashu palan mela
Diversification within livestock professions the need of the hour, says vet varsity VC
 Ludhiana, September 13
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, inaugurated its 15th Pashu Palan Mela with the theme
"Kheti vibhinnta da eh uttam badal, chitey ,neeley inqlab nu karo safal." (The best option of agriculture diversification is to develop livestock professions and fisheries). Dr KD Kokate Deputy Director General (Agriculture Extension) inaugurated the
mela. Dr BS Dhillon, VC, PAU, was the guest of honour on the occasion.
Buffloes on display during the Pashu Palan Mela on the GADVASU campus in Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
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Paddy straw put to several use
Ludhiana, september13
Following the theme of the Kisan Mela being organised by Punjab Agricultural University, the students' of the College of Home Sciences displayed decorative artifacts made from paddy straw during the mela.
Street plays spread message against social evils
Ludhiana, September 13
Students of the PAU performed street plays to spread message against social evils at Kisan
Mela. Two different troops of students staged street plays on various areas of the campus.
Artistes perform a street play on the campus.
Ticking taste buds at their favourite eateries
Ludhiana, August 13
Farmers who visit the Kisan Mela from every nook and corner of the state to get knowledge about various aspects of agriculture go for traditional food from the eateries at the PAU and
GADVASU.
A stall selling Punjabi food on the PAU campus.
UCPMA poll today
Ludhiana, September 13
The stage is set for the United Cycle and Parts Association (UCPMA) polls. With the elections slated for tomorrow, both the factions have left no stone unturned to woo voters. The polling will be held on September 14 and the timings for
the same will be 8.10 am to 4 pm.
delhi gangrape
City hails court’s decision
Ludhiana/Doraha, September 13
Almost every section of society, including the social activists, educationists, lawyers, students, doctors, intellectuals, womenfolk and the general public has hailed the decision of the Delhi local court of awarding death penalty to the four men convicted in the Delhi gang-rape case.
Doraha road a shambles
Doraha, September 13
The road under the Doraha bridge is "no one’s baby", if one goes by the versions of various departments, who seemed to be owing the responsibility of repairing and maintaining the road. The Doraha Municipal Council contends that the PWD is responsible for its maintenance, but the PWD refused to adopt it by putting the onus on the the National Highway Authority of India
(NHAI).
A file photo of the damaged road under the Doraha bridge.
‘Company Law, a boon to business houses’
Ludhiana, September 13
A two-day regional conference was today organised by Northern India Regional Council of Institutes of Company Secretaries of India
(ICSI). The seminar was hosted by the Ludhiana chapter of professional and entrepreneur partnership.
Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Health and Family Welfare Madan Mohan Mittal during a two-day regional conference in Ludhiana
on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Sensitising rural women of their rights
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 13
Management of Bhutta College of Education launched a coordinated movement, with intent to sensitise rural women to their rights and responsibilities. Besides spreading awareness through plays and dramas, an awareness march was also organised on the occasion.
Departure of Dimple Rana a wake-up call for Dist Cong
Ludhiana, September 13
A day after a former district Youth Congress chief, Dimple Rana, joined the Akali Dal, the reverberations of the loyalty-shift were felt in the District Congress. District Mahila Congress (Rural) chief Neelam Kohli today said the District Congress leaders should stop ignoring party workers and members of the Youth and Mahila wings. "It's time for the party leaders to shed complacency and wake up to the needs of the party workers. Many grievances of the party workers remain unaddressed," said Kohli.
72-year-old operated for kidney tumor
Ludhiana, September 13
Partial Nephrectomy for kidney's inter-polar tumor was performed on a 72-year-old man, by Dr Dig Vijay Singh, Consultant, Urology, Mohandai Oswal Hospital. The patient was referred to the hospital from Washington, USA. This is the first surgery of this kind performed in the hospital, said Dr Singh.
sanchar colony
Quarters allotted without prior notification, entitlement
Ludhiana, September 13
Malpractice in the allotment of type-V quarters at Sanchar Colony have come to the fore. The authorities concerned have allegedly been found allotting accommodations without issuing prior notifications and that too to officials who are not entitled for the same.
Hindi Pakhwara concludes at BSNL office
Ludhiana, September 13
The Hindi Pakhwara (fortnight) concluded today at the BSNL office. The fortnight saw employees speak and work in Hindi.
Girls get ready to participate in a modelling competition during 'Aagaz-n-Aagman' to welcome freshers at the Khalsa Institute of Management and Technology for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
from colleges
Welcome party
A welcome party was organised for the students of USPC Jain College of Professional Studies, an associate College of
GNDU, Amritsar. This party was organised for welcoming the founder students of the college. MP Jain welcomed the students and encouraged them to succeed in life. Students performed gidda which was followed by solo dance. Paramjeet was declared Miss Fresher and Tarsem Mr Fresher.
from schools
Ganpati mahotsava
The 100 feet statue of Lord Ganesha was offered bananas, ladoos and 56 delicacies. The third Ganpati Mahotsava was organised by the Sidh Data Sewa Society outside Green Land Senior Secondary Public School, Jalandhar Bypass. A swarm of devotees was seen at Sidh Data Temple on the fifth day of the festival on Friday. Singer Sachin Mann sang devotional songs in the evening. President of Sidh Data Sewa Society Rajesh Rudhra addressed the devotees.
Autumn-Moon Festival begins in city
Ludhiana: The 10-day Autumn-Moon Festival started at Park Plaza on Friday. This is harvesting festival in many East-Asian countries, including China, Thailand and Vietnam, said executive chef Rajinder
Sareen. "We have added various dishes from different East Asian countries to the menu to give people an enriching culinary experience," he said.
Hawala racket busted, man held with Rs 24.8 lakh
Khanna, September 13
A person was held with Rs 24.8 lakhs at a naka by the Khanna police. The Senior Superintendent of Police,
Khanna, Sushil Kumar said, “A team of police was deployed at a naka and were checking all the commuters with a motive to curb the growth of illegal activities, which is usually at its peak at night.” The accused was travelling from Delhi to Jalandhar in a bus, when the police grew suspicious of the accused and checked his bag. The alleged accused has been identified as Baljit Singh, a resident of Rameedi village,
Kapurthla.
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