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Admn shuts eyes to stubble burning
Ludhiana, May 1
Advice of environmentalists and agriculture experts against burning of stubble in the fields notwithstanding, farmers of the district continue to resort to the practice. And the district administration is yet to take steps to stop stubble burning, which has posed a threat to the environment and health of soil.
Exploitation alleged by labourers on May Day
Ludhiana, May 1
On the occasion of Labour Day, labourers in the city rued that even after more than five decades of Independence they were made to put in much beyond the lawfully permitted eight hours of daily work.
Workers participate in a CITU rally on May Day in Ludhiana on Monday.
— Photo by IV
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Bigamy victim seeks justice
Amloh, May 1
Veena Rani (18), a local resident, complained to Parliamentary Secretary, Home, Justice and PWD, Sadhu Singh Dharamsot at his residence yesterday that she had been abducted by one of his relatives from Bhikhi and was forced to live with him.
May Day brings no hope to these labourers who continue to lead a life of drudgery on Ludhiana roads.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
Let’s discuss public
problems, appeals Opposition
Ludhiana, May 1
Tired of protests in the General House of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, the Opposition leaders in the house appealed to the councillors to ensure a peaceful meeting tomorrow so that public problems in get a chance to be heard.
Cong will stand by workers, says Dawar
Ludhiana, May 1
Parliamentary Secretary Surinder Dawar today said the Congress would always stand by the labourers and claimed that the government had launched a number of programmes for the welfare of weaker sections of society during the past four years.
A novel way to preserve environment
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 1
As part of its drive aimed at spreading message of environment preservation by planting more and more saplings, the local unit of the Eco Club has presented a couple of the area with saplings.
Mr Jasbir Singh, former minister, presents saplings to a newly wed couple at a marriage palace in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Sunday.
— Photo by Mahesh Sharma
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Medicos to hold anti-quota rally today
Ludhiana, May 1
The Joint Action Front (JAF) of medical students is all set to take out a massive rally from Nehru Sidhant Kendra here to the Deputy Commissioner's office in the Mini- Secretariat tomorrow in the course of their ongoing agitation against the reservation policy of the union government.
Information ‘not provided’ under RTI Act
Ludhiana, May 1
The Federation of Pollution and Park Management Committees has complained to the Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, against the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation authorities for not supplying information under the Right to Information
Act.
Jassa Singh’s birth anniversary celebrated
Khanna, May 1
The 288th birth anniversary of Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, the Sultan-ul-Kaum, was celebrated in the Kalal Majra village, near here, yesterday with religious fervour. The function was organised by Nawab Jassa Singh Educational Society.
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