Power sector reforms must: Manmohan
 Chandigarh, June 8
Former Union Finance Minister Manmohan Singh said today that reforms in the
power sector were must to make the state electricity boards financially sustainable.
Speaking at a seminar on "Power sector reforms in Punjab"
organised by the PSEB Engineers' Association here today, he said the
course of reforms could be decided by holding debates and discussions
with technocrats, professionals and other experts.
Announcement on united Akali Dal soon
Amritsar, June 8
The formal announcement about the unity between the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) and the Sarb Hind Shiromani Akali Dal is likely to be announced in a couple of days at Patiala.
Cong councillors’ rift to the fore
Faridkot, June 8
Though Mr H.S. Hanspal, president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), during a press conference here yesterday categorically denied any factionalism or infighting among the senior Congress leaders and workers in this district yet the facts presented a totally different picture.
Mann fears rigging
Jalalabad, June 8
Mr Zora Singh Mann, MP and SAD leader from Ferozepore has apprehended misuse of the official machinery by Congressmen to ensure their win in the forthcoming panchayat elections.
MLA opens bridge on behalf of CM
Soan (Ropar), June 8
When Chief Minister Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh failed to turn up after agreeing to his programmes in the past two months the Soan bridge was inaugurated yesterday by Congress MLA from Nangal KPS
Rana.
Idol theft: police still clueless
Mard Khera (Sunam), June 8
Despite the theft of the 12th century idol of the Sun God in the third week of February, 2003, from this village, the police is till clueless about the whereabouts of this precious idol whose estimated cost is said to be in crores in the international market.
Shiv Sena chief ‘misusing’ security
Amritsar, June 8
The head of the Durgiana Management Committee and the All-India Hindu Shiv Sena chief have locked horns over the issue of high security status provided to the latter.
Khalsa Panchayat flays Akali leadership
Chandigarh, June 8
Moderate Akali leadership came under fire at a seminar organised by the Shiromani Khalsa Panchayat at the Sector 46 gurdwara here today. The discussions were on the topic — ‘Ghallughara (Operation Bluestar)- June 1984 — a breach of trust?’
SI, ASI yet to be arrested for ‘torture’
Amritsar, June 8
Even as the district police has booked an SI and an ASI of CIA staff for allegedly keeping Ashwani Kumar of Deviwali Street near the Joura Pipal area in an illegal custody and later releasing him after taking graft, the accused police officials had not been arrested so far.
A true Sikh school
Ferozepore
The school established with the help of funds by some Sikhs settled in different parts of the world at the birthplace of Guru Nanak Dev in Nankana Sahib has created quite a different identity for itself in Pakistan.
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1,500 quintals wheat sent to Barmer
Abohar, June 8
Mr Partap Singh Bajwa, PWD (B&R) Minister, flagged off trucks carrying 1,500 quintals of wheat for the drought-hit areas of Barmer district of Rajasthan. Mr Sajjan Kumar
Jakhar, Vice-President, Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee, presided over the function.
Mentally challenged man hospitalised
Bathinda, June 8
Partap Singh, a mentally challenged person of Kotha Guru village, who had been chained by his family members for the past 19 years was admitted to the Civil Hospital here last evening.
Partap Singh, a mentally challenged
person who was admitted to hospital after being freed from chains after
19 years, on Sunday at Bathinda. — Photo Kulbir Beera
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Infant dies due to employee’s ‘negligence’
Malerkotla, June 8
Due to the alleged negligence of a Class IV employee of the local civil hospital, a newly born baby boy died yesterday. The local police has registered a case against the employee under Section 304A of the
IPC.
Man released from illegal custody
Amritsar, June 8
Prem, a resident of Nangali village, whose house was stoned after a buffalo died of electrocution, and was reportedly kept in police custody, landed in a hospital late last evening.
Four killed in mishap
Moga, June 8
Four persons, including a 10-year-old child, were killed and more than 30 injured in three accidents in this district today.
Markfed employee found dead in rice sheller
Patiala, June 8
A Markfed employee deputed for duty at the Bharat Rice Sheller near here on the Devigarh road was found dead in mysterious circumstances in the sheller two days after he was reported missing. His family has, however, alleged that he has been murdered.
‘Koi Gal Nahin’ likely to bring fresh wave
Jalandhar, June 8
For a change a refreshing wave of “Shararat” and carefree attitude is all set to sweep the music fans off their feet with the launching of “Koi Gal Nahin”, the debut album of good looking Prince CJ by the Cheers Music Company.
Pall of dust hangs over region
Bathinda, June 8
A thick layer of dust covering this region has forced the residents to stay indoors and the movement of vehicles was also affected due to poor visibility.
Only the engine of a train is visible due to a thick cloud of dust at Bathinda on Sunday.
— Photo Kulbir Beera
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Water shortage in villages
Moga, June 8
Acute shortage of drinking water has been reported here and in several villages of the district. Although residents have requested the authorities concerned to take suitable measures to supply water, no efforts have been made so far.
Seminar on Guru Angad Dev
Tarn Taran, June 8
A one-day seminar dedicated to the second Sikh Guru Sri Guru Angad Dev Ji was organised today at Sri Guru Angad Dev College, Khadoor Sahib, in which Prof Kirpal Singh Bandugar was the chief guest and Baba Sewa Singh Kaar Sewa Wale presided.
Woman held for killing husband
Maur Mandi (Bathinda), June 8
The police here today arrested Baljeet Kaur, who along with her paramour allegedly killed her husband, Bikkar Singh, eight months ago.
Earlier, the police reportedly solved the blind murder of Bikkar Singh, a resident of Sandhoa village which took place in December last.
11 held under Excise Act
Gurdaspur, June 8
The police has launched a drive this month to check smuggling of illicit liquor. Mr
R.P.S. Brar, SSP, in a press note issued here today said 11 persons had been arrested in this connection under Sections 61, 1 and 14 of the Excise Act.
One killed in group clash
Ferozepore, June 8
In a dispute over land between two groups of village Sudhara, one person died and two were injured.
Heritage to send teachers to UK
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Chandigarh, June 8
For those who think the teachers exchange programme started by Heritage, a Patiala-based voluntary organisation, and the League for the Exchange of Commonwealth Teachers, London, has been successful in bridging the gap between the two countries, there is something to look forward to.
Teachers from Kent County, who visited Punjab in March, are seen interacting with students of Government Primary School, Bheora, near Ropar. |
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