FARIDKOT
Traffic guidelines
The administration has taken measures regarding enforcement of traffic rules after receiving guidelines from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. According to Deputy Commissioner, Mr Gurinder Singh Grewal, the guidelines include keeping of first-aid boxes in all vehicles, removal of black films, pressure horns, musical tapes, and wearing of helmets by scooterists barring those wearing turbans.

GURDASPUR
Fast
Two PSEB employees of Dhariwal division sat on a relay fast in support of their demands, which include the payment of first instalment of arrears in view of the revised pay-scales. According to Mr Kewal Singh, a union leader, the relay fast will continue till the board accepts their demands.
Traffic rules
Mr S.K. Sandhu, Deputy Commissioner, on Wednesday said that the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding regulation of traffic would be strictly observed in the district. Mr Sandhu said all vehicle-owners had been directed to keep first-aid material. He said a ban on the use of musical horns and red lights by unauthorised vehicles had been imposed with immediate effect. He directed the drivers and pillion riders of motor cycles and scooters to wear helmets.

JALANDHAR
Veterinary camp
As part of the ongoing celebrations for the 50th year of Independence, the Army and the Veterinary Department recently organised a veterinary camp in the premises of the local Veterinary Hospital. As many as 450 cattle were vaccinated on the occasion.
Encroachments
As per the directives of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to remove all encroachments in the town, the administration here has launched a campaign in this respect, particularly on the GT Road. Meanwhile, shopkeepers of markets of Railway Bazar, Bahamni Bazar etc have threatened to launch a stir in case of any forceful removal. The shopkeepers have sought prior notice before the removal of the encroachments.

MALERKOTLA
Lions Club
The following have been elected office-bearers of the Lions Club, Ahmedgarh: president — Mr Jai Mahesh Ashri; vice-presidents — Mr Rakesh Dhand, Mr J.L. Mittal and Mr Rajesh Gupta; secretary — Mr M.S. Cheema; and treasurer — Mr R.P. Gupta

PATIALA
Stir
The Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Employees Association on Tuesday decided to intensify its stir to get the suspension order of three institute employees revoked. The president of the association, Mr Om Prakash Sharma, said it had been decided that all employees would attend office wearing black badges.
Demand
The Punjab College Librarians Association has demanded immediate release of two pending DA instalments to college-cadre librarians from July, 1997, and January, 1998, on the unrevised UGC pay-scales. The association pointed out that the Punjab Government had released two DA instalments to its employees on revised pay-scales, whereas the Haryana Government had already released two instalments of DA to its employees on the revised as well as unrevised pay-scales.
Deputation
A deputation of the local Central Mair Rajput Sabha, led by its president, Mr Harchand Singh Dilber, met the National Commission for Backward Classes at Chandigarh on July 20 and demanded the inclusion of the Swarakkar community in the list of backward classes.

PHAGWARA
Assurance
A deputation of the Punjab State Pensioners Confederation recently met Finance Minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh regarding the implementation of the recommendations of the Fourth Pay Commission for pensioners in toto. The minister assured deputationists that a notification about it would be issued soon.

SANGRUR
Oath ceremony
The newly elected panches and sarpanches of the district will be administered the oath of office on Thursday at Dhuri, 15 km from here, according to Mr Anirudh Tewari, Deputy Commissioner. Mr Madan Mohan Mittal, Minister for Food and Supplies, will administer the oath.
Visit
Dr S.K. Khullar, Civil Surgeon here, visited the flood-affected villages in Moonak subdivision of the district to supervise medical arrangements for controlling water-borne and other diseases caused by flood waters. Over a dozen villages in the subdivision have been affected by floods. Dr Khullar stated that 10 teams of doctors had been constituted to work in the flood-affected areas.

SAS NAGAR
Cancelled
The Family Planning Association of India has cancelled the 49th foundation day function, which was scheduled to be held here at Government Senior Secondary School, Phase III-B-I, according to the association's branch manager.

YAMUNANAGAR
Vanmahotsav
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Damla in the district celebrated "vanmahotsav" on Monday. It organised inter-school quiz, poster and declamation contests based on forest and environment, in which about 250 students from various schools participated. Mr Rajeev Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner, emphasised the importance of saving forests.
Rotary Club
The following have been elected office-bearers of the local Rotary Club: president — Mr Raman Saluja; secretary - Mr Kamal Gupta and treasurer — Dr Pardeep Kohli.
Truck impounded
The District Excise and Taxation Department here has impounded a truck carrying brass scrap. The truck was reportedly not carrying the proper bill. Another truck carrying goods without the proper bill had to pay Rs 31,000 as penalty.