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62 NCC cadets selected for R-Day parade
Bathinda, October 2
A three-day annual training camp of NCC cadets saw the selection of 62 boys and girls for inter-group competition to be held in Nilokheri and subsequent selection trials for the Republic Day parade in Chandigarh.
NCC cadets in action during a three-day training camp in Bathinda on Monday. Photo: Kulbir Beera |
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Dept mum over ‘misuse’ of forest land
Ropar, October 2
The Forest Department has turned out to be powerless in getting information from the owner of Kikkar lodge, build in about 1800 acres private forest land in
Nurpurbedi, about other building constructed by him in the area.
New PAC to decide next SGPC chief: Badal
Amritsar, October 2
Triggering speculations for the “change of guard” in the SGPC, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, president of the SAD, has announced that the next Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of the party would decide the candidature of the next SGPC president and other office-bearers, even as the annual election in this regard is slated for the next month.
Differences on poll between CPI, CPM
Chandigarh, October 2
The CPI is determined to fight against the Congress in the coming Assembly elections in Punjab. In fact, it has taken a tough stand against the ruling Congress in the state whereas at the national level it is supporting the Congress
led-UPA government.
District unit of SAD (Longowal) joins SAD
Amritsar, October 2
Mr Satpal Singh Wadali, district president of the SAD (Longowal), along with other office-bearers and supporters joined the SAD here today.
Mr Parkash Singh Badal, president of the SAD, presents a siropa to Mr Satpal Singh Wadali, district president of the SAD (Longowal), after Mr Wadali
joined the SAD in Amritsar on Monday. Photo: Rajiv Sharma |
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Common man bears brunt as prices of essential items skyrocket
Chandigarh, October 2
Although the Finance Minister, Mr P.Chidambaram, is rejoicing over the country's growth rate graph having nearly touched 9 per cent for the first quarter of the current financial year, he is forgetting that the backbreaking rise in the prices of essential commodities is knocking out the support base of the ruling Congress among common people.
Shopping turns sour for residents on Dasehra
Bathinda, October 2
Inauguration of a shop in the Dhobi Bazaar area today put festive shoppers in great inconvenience as the shop owner erected a massive pandal covering half the road in front of about 20 shops without seeking any permission from the MC authorities.
Gill seeks package for farmers
Chandigarh, October 2
The member of the Rajya Sabha from Punjab, Dr M.S. Gill, has urged the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, and the Finance Minister, Mr
P.Chidambaram, to announce a package for the farmers of Punjab.
Rights panel tells ADGP to probe woman’s disappearance
Ropar, October 2
Taking serious note of the inability of the police to trace the disappearance of a 32-year-old woman, who is mother of three children, from her in-laws house in Nurpurbedi for the past two months, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has directed the ADGP (Intelligence) to investigate the matter and submit its report.
Security enhanced in Ropar district
Ropar, October 2
The security at various sensitive areas in the district enhanced today following a threat issued by the militant to blow up water headworks at Ropar and Bhakra Dam. Besides strict surveillance by the security agencies at Bhakra Dam, the security enhanced at Nangal.
Book on scientific view of Gurbani released
Patiala, October 2
A book in Punjabi titled, “Gurbani Ch Majooda Ate Bhawikht Vigiyan”, authored by Prof Tirlochan Singh Mahajan was released by Dr Sat Pal Singh Virdi, Director, Engineering College, Bathinda, at a simple function held here yesterday.
Khadi board training centre
Ropar, October 2
The Punjab Khadi and Gram Ydyog will set up North India’s first of its kind training centre and administrative building in Mohali.
Play to commemorate Nanda’s birth anniversary
Patiala, October 2
The National Theatre Arts Society (NTAS), Patiala, presented its 62nd monthly garden theatre, Punjabi Hass Raag Rang programme, to mark the 114th birth anniversary of Prof Ishwar Chander Nanda, one of the inventors of modern Punjabi drama, at Baradari Gardens here yesterday.
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