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LPG supply hit; hotels use domestic cylinders
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 16
Interruption in supply to the local gas agency has once again created panic among more than 16,000 consumers of the town and adjoining villages. With the festival season around, commercial organisations, including hotels and restaurants, have been forced to use domestic gas cylinders.

PAU dons see babus as villains
Ludhiana, October 16
The Punjab Agricultural University Teachers Association (PAUTA) and the Non-Teaching Employees Union of PAU have launched an agitation against the alleged stepmotherly attitude of the state bureaucracy.

MC asked to simplify bill waiver process

Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 16 Terming the procedure for claiming waiver of water and sewerage bills for houses constructed on area less than 125 square yards as complicated, the local unit of SAD has demanded implementation of the scheme after conducting a survey by the local bodies authorities. Office-bearers of the SAD discuss public issues at a meeting held at Ahmedgarh on Monday.

CM’s security dashes destitute Army nurse’s hope for help

Ludhiana, October 16 It was a disappointing day for Lieut. M.G. Welseley (retd), a former nurse with Military Nursing Services, (MNS), as she was not allowed to meet the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, who was in the city today. Ms M.G Welseley being pushed aside by police personnel near the Government College for Women in Ludhiana on Monday. — Tribune photo Sayeed Ahmed

SAD (A) to prepare White Paper on Punjab
Ludhiana, October 16
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), headed by Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, is gearing up for the ensuing Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections. The SAD (A) is planning to issue a White Paper on the Punjab situation in the shape of 10 papers, which will be presented before the electorate. These papers will touch upon various aspects of the state, including the state of education, health, fiscal health and plight of the farmers.

Fake currency causes concern in Machhiwara
Machhiwara, October 16
Machhiwara town once again seems to be in the grip of fake currency holders these days as many fake Rs 100 notes can be seen in the market. It is learnt that some fake currency holders had succeeded in duping the innocent vendors on Dasehra at the mela by paying them fake currency.

Vikas Gill’s property sealed in Jessica case
Jagraon, October 16
A CBI team, led by Mr Ved Parkash, DSP, today sealed properties in Jagraon, including Sukhmani Hospital, a house, besides 18 acres situated in three villages — Galib, Malak and Kaonke Kalan — in pursuance of the orders of the Delhi High Court in the infamous Jessica Lall murder case. The properties allegedly belonged to Vikas Gill of Jagraon, who is at large and has been declared a proclaimed offender.

Directive to expedite voter card work

Ludhiana, October 16 Ms Manisha Nanda, Chief Electoral Officer-cum-Secretary (Elections), Himachal Pardesh, who has been appointed Election Observer for Patiala division by the Chief Election Commissioner, has directed the Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) of all constituencies of Ludhiana and Sangrur districts to strive to complete photography work for issuing voter cards to all voters and to ensure foolproof revision of electoral rolls in their constituencies.

Ms Manisha Nanda, Chief Electoral Officer-cum-Secretary (Elections), Himachal Pardesh, and Election Observer for Patiala division, presides over a meeting of the Electoral Registration Officers in Ludhiana on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Ex-services League seeks arrears
Ludhiana, October 16
Lt-Col Chanan Singh Dhillon (retd), president, Indian Ex-services League, Punjab and Chandigarh, yesterday assailed the Ministry of Defence for not implementing the payment of arrears of defence personnel due to the anomaly in the Fourth Pay Commission and described same as ‘unwise’. Colonel Dhillon said in a statement that the decision of the ministry ran counter to the policy of the government which credited itself to minimise the grievances of defence retirees.

24 homeless families get cheques
Amloh, October 16
The district Congress chief, Mr Lakhbir Singh Rai, distributed cheques for Rs 40 lakh among 24 poor homeless Scheduled Caste families at a function in municipal complex here today. Mr Sadhu Singh Dharamsot, Parliamentary Secretary could not attend the function.

Follow Gurbani for healthy life, says preacher

Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 16 Branding stress and manipulations as major causes of all human ailments, Bhai Panth Preet Singh Khalsa Bakhtaur Wale, a Sikh preacher, called upon people, irrespective of their caste and religion, to follow the teachings of Guru Granth Sahib in order to live a healthy life. Bhai Panth Preet Singh and his jatha recite a shabad at a function organised at Ahmedgarh on Sunday.— Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Foreign particle found in soft drink bottle
Ludhiana, October 16
A suspended particle has been found in a soft drink bottle at Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management. However, even after bringing the matter to the notice of the soft drink company over two weeks ago, no company official has turned up till now.

Cherish and respect girl child, says Guru Maa 

Ludhiana, October 16 ‘‘Good deeds and karmas of the human beings always pay rich dividends. Certain karmas yield rewards in this life whereas certain others are accumulated to give their effect in next life.’’ Members of the Ludhiana Citizen Council felicitate spiritual leader Anand Murti Guru Maa in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Video DJing, the in thing Ludhiana, October 16 The popularity of DJs has been on the rise since the past decade as they provide wholesome and economical entertainment on all occasions. The DJs use both audio and video to enhance the entertainment value, says Bhanu, a pioneer in DJing. DJing has gone hi-tech with latest gizmos being used nowadays. — A Tribune photograph

Calendar to be released in Bhagat Singh’s memory

Man held with poppy husk
Jagraon, October 16
The Humbran police has arrested Charanjit Singh, alias Fauji, of Rachhin from the Basami area with 49 kg of poppy husk. A case has been registered under Sections 15, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act on a complaint of ASI Jagmohan Singh.

Biz Brief

Aulakh seeks Bansal’s help to get funds for PAU

Ludhiana, October 16 Union Minister of State for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal said today that state agricultural universities like Punjab Agricultural University should not be starved of funds. Union Minister of State for Finance Pawan Kumar Bansal discusses a point with Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University K.S. Aulakh during a seminar at the university in Ludhiana on Monday. —  A Tribune photograph

Traffic jam costs student dear

Ludhiana, October 16 Neetu, an MBA-IV semester student of Punjab Technical University (PTU), was not allowed to take her exam today for being 10 minutes late because of the traffic congestion. A traffic jam on the Mall Road after Chief Minister Amarinder Singh left Government College for Women in Ludhiana on Monday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

From Schools and Colleges
Deputy AG opens IGNOU function
Ludhiana, October 16
An induction meeting of Indira Gandhi National Open University was held at IGNOU Special Study Centre, Everest Public Senior Secondary School here yesterday on the eve of the commencement of the new session.

Ganesha paintings on display at an exhibition held at Government School, Bharat Nagar Chowk, in Ludhiana on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Visitors have a look at candles prepared by students of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

COURTS

Notice of motion to PSEB
Ludhiana, October 16
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion to the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) on a writ petition filed by the District Bar Association, Ludhiana, demanding that the board be directed to charge non-commercial consumer rates from lawyers.

Dancers regale audience at youth festival

Doraha, October 16 Scintillating performance by dancers on the third day of the Ludhiana Zone-A Youth and Heritage Festival at GNN College, Doraha, left the audience spellbound. Col Rupy Brar, winner of the Arjuna Award and Asian gold medalist, was the chief guest in the morning session. A Rajasthani dance being performed at GNN College, Doraha, on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Gujarati handicrafts a hit 

Ludhiana, October 16 “Bandhanwars”, traditional welcome arches hung at the entrance to houses, are the flavour of this festive season. In rich colours — maroon, red and sunshine yellow — and adorned with mirrors, small coconuts, beads and bells, these are selling briskly as Divali is round the corner. Bandhanwars and cloth lamps from Gujarat are a hit with customers this festive season. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

World Anaesthesia Day observed
Ludhiana, October 16
World Anaesthesia Day was observed in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here today. Elaborating the importance of the occasion, Dr Tej K. Kaul, Professor and Head of the Department of Anaesthesia, described the first successful demonstration of anaesthesia by Dr William G.Morton in Boston on October 16, 1846. He also spoke on the important role played by anaesthesiologists, even outside operation theatres.

DMCH doc attends diabetes update programme in USA
Ludhiana, October 16
Dr Sandeep Puri, Professor and Head, Department of Medicine, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, here attended an update on ‘Advanced Diabetes Educational Programme’ at the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Cleveland USA, recently.