Officer gets notice for not providing information
Chandigarh, April 22
The Punjab State Information Commission has issued a show-cause notice to the public information
officer (PIO) in the office of the secretary to the Punjab government (PWD, B&R), for failing to provide information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act,2005.
Right to info: Sangrur officer in the dock
Chandigarh, April 22
Taking a serious note of denial of information by Sangrur’s district revenue officer, the Punjab State Information Commission has asked the state government to take disciplinary action against him. A penalty of Rs 25,000 has also been imposed on the erring officer.
‘White gold revolution’
Ludhiana, April 22
Punjab stands on the cusp of “white gold revolution”, thanks to the adoption of Village Cluster Adoption Programme launched in the cotton belt of Malwa by the
Vardhaman-led consortium of spinning mills and banks. The programme was launched in 2003-2004 with the cooperation of Punjab Agricultural University.
415 packets of medicine seized from quack
Sangrur, April 22
In an effort to check the sale of medicines and treatment to patients by unauthorised persons, Sangrur drug inspector Sanjiv Kumar and Bhawanigarh hospital SMO A.S. Azad today raided a dharamshala at Bhawanigarh, about 22 km from here, and seized a huge quantity of “purrian” (folded pieces of paper containing doses of medicine in powder form) from a person, who allegedly runs a “dawakhana” at Bathinda and comes every Sunday to Bhawanigarh to give these to patients.
Student dies in road accident
Sangrur, April 22
Navneet Kumar (15), a Class X student of a local school, died on the spot while his friend Sahil Sharma sustained injuries in a road mishap that took place at the Traffic lights chowk here yesterday. Both were returning to their homes after attending a marriage.
Woman burnt to death, husband arrested
Amritsar, April 22
Kamaljit Kaur, a resident of Daburji falling under Sultanwind police station, was allegedly burnt to death by her in-laws for dowry. The police has arrested Balkar Singh, husband of the deceased, while Balwinder Kaur and Bhan Singh, parents-in-law of the bride, was absconding.
18-yr-old girl killed in accident
Patiala, April 22
Eighteen-yr-old Shikha, a resident Lehal colony, was killed in an accident near the bus stand this evening.
Son kills drunk father, held
Amritsar, April 22
Fed up with the habit of consuming liquor, a son killed his father here today. The police has arrested accused Gurpreet (19), a resident of Suchander village near here.
Kauni home science college to be restarted
Kauni (Muktsar), April 22
In a significant move, which can give a boost to the educational setup in this one of the backward districts of Punjab, the state government has decided to restart
Kauni-based home science college by introducing bachelor of education (B.Ed) course and nursing and paramedical course classes in it from the current academic year.
Panjab varsity to start MBA programme at Ludhiana centre
Chandigarh, April 22
Panjab University is all set to start a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme at its regional centre in Ludhiana. Following a nod by the university’s syndicate and senate, the programme will commence from the forthcoming session with 60 seats to begin with.
Principal denied benefits by former college
Mukerian, April 22
The management of a Pathankot-based government-aided college and a former lecturer of the same institution have locked horns over the release of gratuity and other benefits of the latter.
Move to recruit ad hoc teachers flayed
Patiala, April 22
Teachers have condemned the government move to appoint the faculty on an ad hoc basis in medical colleges. They are suffering due to lack of promotional avenues.
State plans heritage hotels
Chandigarh, April 22
Punjab now wants to follow the heritage tourism model adopted successfully by Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Patiala, April 22
Amritsar, April 22
