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SAD leader Libra cremated with honours
Ludhiana, May 8
The mortal remains of Jathedar Kirpal Singh Libra, former MLA and senior SAD (B)
leader, were consigned to flames with full state honours at his native Libra
village today. His son Sonu Libra lit the pyre.Libra passed away last night
following a heart attack. He is survived by a son, a daughter and wife, Surinder
Kaur Libra.
Obituary
Lives after death; donates eyes
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| Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh lays a wreath on the body of Kirpal Singh Libra, former MLA and senior
SAD(B) leader at his cremation at Libra village in Ludhiana district on
Tuesday |
Canadian firm submits project on pilot-training institute
Chandigarh, May 8
A Canada-based company here today submitted a proposal to the Punjab government
to set up a pilot-training institute in the state. The company has eight
institutes of pilot training and technology in Canada and other parts of the
world. It has some NRIs as its promoters, it is learnt.
3 Forts
Tourism Dept
asks govt for control
Patiala, May 8
The Department of Tourism has urged the government to hand it over the
three historical forts in Bahadurgarh in Patiala district, Ludhiana and
Sultanpur Lodhi forts. These are presently in possession of the Punjab
Police.The Bahadurgarh fort,
10 km from here, houses the commando training centre of the Punjab Police. |
A view of the Bahadurgarh fort in Patiala. |
Electronic media call off boycott of govt
Chandigarh, May 8
The electronic media of Punjab has withdrawn its
call to boycott all Punjab government functions after the government assured it
that any case involving a journalist will be investigated by an officer not
below the rank of DSP. This decision was taken at a meeting between the
representatives of the state government and the members of the Chandigarh-Punjab
Union of Journalists (CPUJ).
Focus on empowerment of farmers: Rodrigues
Chandigarh, May 8
Emphasising the need for increasing collective endeavour for imparting
a new dimension to the agriculture economy, the Punjab Governor and UT
administrator, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd), today asked FICCI and
EUROGAP to play a pro-active role for giving a major boost to crop
diversification programmes, initiated by the Punjab State Farmers
Commission in collaboration with Punjab Agriculture University and
other state agencies.
Political
vend etta
Cong MLAs may form group against ‘govt repression’
Congress vs SAD-BJP
Jalandhar, May 8
Perturbed over ‘increasing government repression’ against Congress leaders and workers, young Congress MLAs are contemplating forming a group.
Meanwhile, Congress MLA from Bholath in Kapurthala district Sukhpal Khaira has
said he would participate in the rally, which is being organised by Congress MLA
Gurpreet Kangar at Rampura Phul in Bathinda district tomorrow.
Bhattal meets CM on ‘false’ cases
Chandigarh, May 8
The leader of the opposition in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Rajinder Kaur
Bhattal, yesterday led a delegation of Congress leaders to meet the Chief Minister, Parkash Singh
Badal, here and alleged that false cases were being filed against Congress workers and demanded that the SSPs be told not to act in a partisan manner.
BJP reminds Amarinder of political threats during term
Chandigarh, May 8
The Punjab unit of the BJP yesterday criticised former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and reminded him of the threats he handed out to his political opponents during his five-year tenure.
No-confidence
motion
MC meeting deferred amidst high drama
Fatehgarh Sahib, May 8
High drama was today witnessed outside the Bassi Pathana Municipal Council office where Congress workers, led by Dr Harbans
Lal, former MLA, and SAD-BJP workers raised slogans against each other.
BPL
scheme
Bectors Food denies receiving wheat from FCI
Chandigarh, May 8
The promtors of Mrs Bectors Food Specialities today denied the company was involved in any wheat subsidy scam and had not received wheat from the Food Corporation of India
(FCI) under the below povert line(BPL) scheme, rather the wheat was supplied to them as part payment for the biscuits they made for the World Food Programme
(WFP) of the United Nations.
State
round-up
3 modern market terminals to be set up
Chandigarh, May 8
In a move that could transform agricultural marketing in Punjab, the state government will set up three market terminals with global linkages and high-tech infrastructure in the public-private partnership mode in
Hoshiarpur, Ludhiana and Muktsar district at an estimated cost of over Rs 500
crore.
Bridegroom fails to turn up for marriage
Bathinda, May 8
The joy of Puneeta, a young girl of this town, knew no bounds when she was engaged to
Rahul, a local youth, a few
months ago.However, the dreams of Puneeta were shattered today when her
would-be bridegroom did not turn for the marriage after her parents failed to
meet the demand of dowry raised by Rahul and his brothers.
Ban on Fashion TV sought
Malerkotla, May 8
Malerkotla cable operators are airing Fashion TV despite the ban imposed by the Indian Government.The
government has banned Paris-based Fashion TV, saying some of the channel’s
programmes lack decency and are likely to affect public morality.
Charge
distribution
Row among PSEB members
Patiala ,
May 8
The distribution of charge among the newly-appointed members of the
Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) has created a row. S.C. Sabarwal, member, Transmission, who was allegedly
posted at the behest of the BJP, the alliance partner of the SAD, has been given a raw deal in the allotment of work by PSEB chairman
Y.S. Ratra.
Nanakshahi calendar may kick up fresh row
Amritsar, May 8
The Nanakshahi calendar may kick up a fresh controversy in the coming days since Takht Hazoor Sahib is determined to hold the tercentenary celebrations of “Gurgaddi Divas” of Guru Granth Sahib on October 30 next year as per the traditional Bikrami Samant. However, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee will celebrate the same on October 20 as per the Nanakshahi Calendar.
School trust chief claims majority
Barnala, May 8
The ousted chairman of BGS School, Piara Singh, has challenged his ouster from the school. SGPC executive committee member Tek Singh Dhanula took the control of the school a few days ago.
Unemployment cuts short promising career
Ludhiana, May 8
Unemployment claimed the life of a national-level handball player who allegedly committed suicide at his house in Dasmesh
Nagar, Haibowal, last night. Twentyseven-year-old Avtar Singh, member of the twice national champion handball team, was in dire straits as he could not get any job. He had taken the examination and tests for the post of constable in the Punjab police the selection for which had been delayed.
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Avtar Singh
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Policy on mega projects to be reviewed
Chandigarh, May 8
The Punjab government has released Rs 45 crore for improving the infrastructure at various industrial focal points in the state. Meanwhile, the government has decided to review the policy with regard to mega projects. After the review, sources said, a report in this regard would be prepared by the chief secretary for the state cabinet.
Bundh to tame Ghaggar
Patiala, May 8
The Punjab government has decided to construct an earthen bundh along the Ghaggar river in the Samana area on the Punjab Haryana border. The 22-km bundh will be constructed at a cost of Rs 84
crore.
Punjab irrigation minister Janmeja Singh Sekhon addresses mediapersons in Patiala on Tuesday.
Tribune photo by Rajesh Sachar |
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Septuagenarian couple helps families reunite
Patiala, May 8
The zeal to work has no age bar. Even at the age of 78, O.P. Gupta, a former administrative officer of the Thapar Institute of Engineering, along with his wife Harjeet Gupta, continues his work to resolve disputes and bring separated families together.
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