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18 lakh bonded labourers in Sindh, says NGO head
Ludhiana, April 16
Comrade Ghulam Hussain, an agriculturist and a social activist from Sindh, Pakistan, feels that government, other social organisations and the police were doing nothing for the release of more than 18 lakh bonded labourers in Sindh, Pakistan. Chairman of Himmat group- an NGO fighting for the rights of people, Ghulam Hussain said that these people were kept in chain by their employers and they were not allowed to raise their voice against these atrocities.
Nature at play!: The lure of nectar draws a butterfly to a flower on a hot afternoon in Ludhiana.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
Rise in bronchial cases due
to dusty winds
Ludhiana, April 16
Sudden rise and fall in the temperature during the past few days, coupled with ongoing harvesting of wheat, has added to the woes of the people.
Information gathered by Ludhiana Tribune indicates that a large number of
residents were suffering from bronchial asthma, naso-bronchial allergy, flu-like
symptoms common cold and cough, fever, bouts of sneezing and watery discharge
from eyes.
Uniform implementation of VAT sought
Ludhiana, April 16
The Federation of Yarn Trade and Industries has demanded uniform implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) throughout the country.
In a letter to the chairman of the VAT Advisory Committee, Mr Asim Dass Gupta, the federation also pointed out the complications in the new system and said there had been no endeavours by the state government to generate awareness on VAT.
Dhoni lookalike surprises cricket lovers
Ludhiana, April 16
For 22-year-old Ravi Verma, the lady luck could not have smiled in a better way. He resembles the latest cricket sensation, Mohinder Singh
Dhoni, Indian wicket keeper who smashed Pakistani bowlers in the second one-day match at Visakhapatnam.
Ravi, a lookalike of Dhoni, is a salesman working with a medical distribution company in the Pindi Street drug market. He admits that he is no cricket fan and has a “least knowledge” of the game or its stars. He has been into body building and small-time
modelling. It his hairstyle, face and other features that resemble with Mohinder
Dhoni.
Ravi Verma, lookalike of wicketkeeper Mohinder Singh Dhoni, plays a match in Ludhiana on Friday.
— A Tribune photo
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Shobha Yatras mark Navratras
Ludhiana, April 16
A sea of devotees was seen participating in two Shobha Yatras taken out here on the eve of
Ramnavami. The Shri Sanatan Dharam Mahotsav Committee took out the 57th shobha Yatra from Daresi Ground here today at 2pm.
A yagna at Sri Sita Mata Mandir , Daresi, was performed and was attended by Mr Surinder
Dawar, Parliamentary Secretary, Lala Lajpat Rai, ex -MP and many others.
A devotee dressed as Lord Hanuman leads Shobha Yatra from Daresi ground in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— Photo by I.V. |
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Canada sets target of immigrant aspirants
Ludhiana, April 16
The Canada Government has set target for the current year for those who aspire to go there as permanent residents and for other purposes. Giving details of the programme, Mr Joe Volpe, Minsiter for Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), said since Canada continued to attract and welcome people from all over the world and it remained a country of immigrants, newcomers that strengthen the fabric of their society, they have set target of inviting more than two lakh persons each year during the next three years.
Residents getting contaminated water
Khanna, April 16
Residents of Bazigar Basti in the Model Town area here have been receiving contaminated water for the past four days. They said the water contained feathers of pigeons and small lizards.
Apple festival begins
Ludhiana, April 16
Ever thought of enjoying the savours of the best apple flavours with a dash of chicken added to it or topping up your meal with mouth-watering desserts on a base of apple
rabri? For those who just don’t seem to do without their daily dose of apple, Washington Apples have a delight in store for gourmets this summer.
Kalyan is dist Cong Legal Cell president
Samrala, April 16
Mr S.K. Kalyan, advocate, here has been appointed President of the Congress Legal Cell (Youth Rural) of Ludhiana district by Mr Harprit Singh, President of the Youth Congress Legal Cell, Punjab, at a function held here today.
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