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Slapgate: Victim accused of corruption
Ludhiana, September 30
The slapgate incident at the Municipal Corporation took yet another turn today
 as the functionaries of the Rehri-Farhi Union, along with the activists of the Municipal Karamchari Dal (MKD), submitted a memorandum to the MC chief, levelling serious charges of corruption against the victim, Rajiv Bhardwaj, a superintendent.
Activists submit a memorandum to MC Commissioner Rahul Tiwari in Ludhiana on Monday. photo: inderjeet verma
MC to form 40 teams for recovery of arrears
Ludhiana, September 30
In the wake of poor recovery of mounting arrears of user charges relating to water supply and sewerage, the Municipal Corporation has decided to adopt tough postures against the defaulters. At a meeting of the field staff and officials of operation and maintenance (O&M) wing convened by Additional Commissioner Isha Kalia here today, the MC decided to constitute 40 teams of officials and field staff for the recovery of arrears.
Rising prices of vegetables dent household budget
Ludhiana, September 30
Rising prices of essential commodities, be it vegetables, grocery, milk or fuel, are giving a nightmarish experience to the common man. From housewives to businessmen to students, none has escaped the cascading effects of price rise.
Staff work till late after website glitch
Ludhiana, September 30
Keeping in view a huge rush of income tax assessees for the filing of audit reports manually, the offices of the department had remained open till 8 pm today, the last date for filing income tax audited returns.
BEd teachers stage dharna
Ludhiana, September 30
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implementation of their long-pending demands, the members of B.Ed Teachers Front, Punjab, staged a dharna outside the DC office here today. Harwinder Singh
Bilga, district president, said if the government did not withdraw the clubbing of schools, which is being done in illegal manner, then all unions will get together under one platform to oppose government's move.
Members of the BEd Teachers Front stage a dharna outside the DC’s office in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Inderjit Verma
Farmers hold protest outside DC office
Ludhiana, September 30
A large number of farmers led by the state committee of the All-India Kisan Sabha organised a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner office here today.
The farmers urged the government to stop the eviction of farmers from the cultivated land in "Bet" and
"Kandi" areas of the state and give the ownership rights to farmers, who have been cultivating the land for over five decades now.
A farmer leader addresses a gathering during the protest outside the DC office in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Villagers oppose installation of water treatment plant
Jagraon, September 30
Residents of Jagraon Patti Malak village, located on the outskirts of Jagraon, have opposed the proposal of installation of a water treatment plant in their village. Apart from this, the villagers have also raised objections over the idea of drainage of sewerage via a drain passing through the village.
Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri remembered
 Ludhiana, September 30
A function was organised at the Durga Mata Mandir, Civil Lines, by the Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri Memorial Society to celebrate the birth anniversary of Pandit Shardha Ram
Phillauri.
District Yojana Board chairman Heera Singh Gabria at the birth anniversary celebrations of Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri at the Durga Mata Mandir. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Leaders pay tribute to Phillauri
Phillaur, September 30
The Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri Charitable Trust, Phillaur, celebrated the 176th birth anniversary of Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri today.
youth festival
Swami Ganga Giri Janta Girls College bags top spot
Jagraon, September 30
A four-day-long Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of Moga-Ferozpur Zone (B) concluded at the Khalsa College for Women Sidhwan Khurd near Jagraon today.
Students perform during the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the Khalsa College for Women in Sidhwan Khurd on Monday. A Tribune Photograph
Teachers against compulsory remedial classes
Ludhiana, September 30
The remedial coaching classes for science and maths held for the students of class IX in all the government schools in Punjab, seems to have become a "headache" for the teachers. Teachers are being asked by the department to take extra coaching classes of weak students of both these subjects, before or after the school timings. But the condition seems to be "unacceptable" to the teachers, who feel that department should give prerogative to school authorities to hire teachers from outside.
Lawyers flay new rent Act
Ludhiana, September 30
Showing resentment against the State government for issuing notification of new Rent Act, the lawyers across the state observed strike and demanded withdrawal of notification.
11 dengue cases confirmed
Ludhiana, September 30
As many as 11 new cases of dengue have been confirmed today, out of which 5 cases are from Ludhiana district while six cases are from Jammu and Kashmir.
MCPI (U) leaders express concern over price rise, unemployment
Doraha, September 30
A three-day national-level meeting of MCPI (U) concluded today. Comrade Gopi Kishan from Rajasthan presided over the meeting.
The members expressed serious concern over price rise, unemployment and corruption and accused the UPA for its failure to control it. “The UPA has given a free hand to the traders and corporate houses for the open loot of national resources and people of the country,” said one of the members.
Elderly need love and care
Doraha, September 30
"Being neglected at the dawn of your life makes you completely disillusioned. It is good to wait for death rather than be surrounded by impassive people," said an elderly person with wet eyes.
Still not given up on life: Elderly persons
Ludhiana, September 30
Despite their frail bodies, blurred vision, infirm frame and insipid skin, there is a stoic grace in their ageing eyes. Some of the elderly citizens have started graying gracefully, having seen the trials and tribulations life has to offer, despite some of
them going through the tough time in their twilight years.
Elderly persons at an old-age home in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
AIESEC demands international airport
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Sept 30
Comprehending problems being faced by foreign students and youths visiting this region known as the industrial and the educational hub of north India, office-bearers and activists of the AIESEC, a global organisation of students and the youth, has urged the Union Government to establish an international airport near Ludhiana.
Cardigans, pullovers to cost more this winter
Ludhiana, September 30
Get ready to shell out more for buying your favourite cardigans and pullovers during the
coming winter. With rupee depreciating against the dollar, the prices of yarn have increased by 20
per cent. The cost of synthetic fibre has increased by nearly Rs 12 per kg and the manufacturers are left with
no other option but to pass the buck to the consumers.
Ludhiana Scan
Vice-president elected
Dr AR Sharma, CMD, Ricela Health Foods Ltd, has been elected as the vice-president of the International Council of Rice Bran Oil at a meeting of the council held at Bangkok. The council has been formed by the industrialists from China, India, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam to globally promote rice bran oil as healthy cooking oil.
MC field staff get lessons on property tax
Ludhiana, September 30
Experts from the Punjab State Institute of Public Administration today apprised the Municipal Corporation field staff of the provisions of ordinance issued for the imposition of property tax in the state. Besides the field staff of the MC, officials and staff of other urban local bodies in Ludhiana district as well as those from Fatehgarh Sahib and Ropar districts also attended the training
programme.
Experts from the Punjab State Institute of Public Administration impart training to field staff of the MC and other urban local bodies about property tax in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo Inderjeet Verma
City centre project: Hope for allottees after three decades
Ludhiana, September 30
There is a ray of hope for the allottees of 114 residential plots of 125 square yards each in the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Colony, developed by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT), and they might get physical possession of plots, which were allotted to them after a long wait of more than three decades.
450 examined at eye camp
Amloh, September 30
The Manav Bhalai Manch in collaboration with the State Bank of Patiala organised a free eye check-up camp at the Ramleela Ground here yesterday. It was inaugurated by SDM Rajdeep
Kaur. The ceremonial lamp was lighted by Baba Ravinder Muni Ji Galwadi.
Three minor girls kidnapped
Ludhiana, September 30
Three minor girls have been kidnapped after being coaxed by their paramours into marrying. The police has registered a kidnapping case and has started investigations.
Youth commits suicide
Ludhiana, September 30
A 22-year-old youth committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his house at Malikpur village here today.
The deceased has been identified as Manpreet Singh.
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Nav Bharti Public School, Ludhiana, recorded easy wins over GMT Public School and Arya Club to begin the title hunt on a positive note in the boys’ U-19 group on the third day of the Ludhiana District Basketball Tournament being held at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.