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Who
cares for traffic lights?
LUDHIANA, Feb 23 — The
traffic lights turn amber and then red, signifying that traffic should
stop. But in the morning hours, when there is a rush of school-going
children and cars are running bumper-to-bumper, as almost all schools
have the same timings, then traffic lights are ignored, for reaching
school at the right time is a priority for both students and parents.
Since there are no traffic policemen at the Sarabha Nagar crossing,
hardly anyone pays heed to traffic lights. It has often been observed
that most of the people jump lights without any qualms.
Hard
work stands them in good stead
LUDHIANA, Feb 23 — There
are many young, enthusiastic, hardworking students in different
colleges, who, through their grit and determination have reached a high
point in their lives and have done their alma mater and their city
proud.
Rally
against IT department postponed
LUDHIANA, Feb 23 — The
six-member committee recently constituted to protest against the
“harassment” of industry by the Income Tax Department has decided to
postpone the proposed rally by the industry on February 24 against the
raids by the IT Department.
A
nightmare for pedestrians
LUDHIANA, Feb 23 — “Two
decades back, the pavements were not at all encroached on by the
shopkeepers but now it is very difficult to move on the pavements due to
the large amount of wares displayed by the shopkeepers outside their
shops. Moreover, the traffic has become hazardous with all kind of
vehicles parked haphazardly causing troubles for the pedestrians,”
said Mr Bindra, a resident of Model Town.
SDMs
authorised to sanction old-age pension
MACHHIWARA, Feb 23 — The
Sub Divisional Magistrates have been authorised to sanction old-age and
widow pensions now. Previously these were sanctioned by the District
Social Security Officers due to which poor people had to face many
difficulties.
DC
warns against wrong complaints
LUDHIANA, Feb 23 — Mr S.K.
Sandhu, Deputy Commissioner, has called upon the people to submit their
complaints based on actual facts in the ‘sangat darshan’ programme,
as it would help in providing justice at the earliest and avoid
unnecessary wastage of time. Presiding over the weekly sangat darshan in
Mini Secretariat here on Thursday, he warned the complainants of penal
action for filing wrong complaints.
An ailing old man, escorted by his wife, awaits his turn for his case regarding old-age pension to be taken up in the weekly sangat darshan programme in Ludhiana. — IV |
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Ludhiana
NIFD centre declared best
LUDHIANA, Feb 23 — The
Ludhiana centre of National Institute of Fashion Design has been
declared the best for the academic year 1999-2000. The award is given on
the basis of academic standards being maintained, course delivery
methodology, extra-curricular activities, documentation systems and
placements of students after completion of their courses.
Basant
Queen contest in city
LUDHIANA, Feb 23—Sandeep
Oberoi was crowned Basant Queen and Malwinder Kaur was declared first
runner-up, while Karuna Singh was the second runner-up at the Basant
Queen contest organised by the Niharika Ladies Club at Basant Resorts
today. About 20 participants took part in the contest. The contestants
were dressed in yellow-coloured sarees and suits. Most of them had
tucked flowers on their hair, hands and feet.
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