Image-building spree by VB?
Chandigarh, September 9
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau is in the news again. The case it has registered against former Punjab DGP Sarabdeep Singh Virk, and three others, has once brought this “watchdog on corrupt Punjab officials” in the limelight again.
Police, media on tenterhooks
Kharar, September 9
The arrest of former Punjab DGP S.S. Virk form Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi sent the police and media in a tizzy. Rumours of Virk to be produced before the magistrate in Kharar courts, kept the police and media on tenterhooks. Police sources said the Kharar police had been asked to keep its force ready in case Virk was to be produced in
Kharar.
Virk deserved his fate, says Dal Khalsa
Amritsar, September 9
With the arrest of former DGP S.S. Virk, the Dal Khalsa has sought a comprehensive inquiry into the reasons for allowing an officer on deputation to continue for such a long time and his unchecked and unlawful policing methods.
Punjab to build homes for poor, lower-rung staff
Chandigarh, September 9
The dream of the homeless and Class III and IV employees of Punjab to own a house is finally coming true with Punjab Housefed all set to float residential complexes for the homeless and Class III and IV employees in different towns of Punjab.
Bid to smuggle arms from Pak
Ferozepur (Along the zero line), September 9
The BSF today foiled a major attempt by Pakistani agencies to smuggle a big consignment of sophisticated arms, including two AK-56 automatic rifles, one Mouser, four Pakistani-made 7.63 mm star pistols and a large quantity of ammunition, into Indian territory.
Chemists cry foul over directives
Pathankot, September 9
Chemists of the city have been crying foul over the directives of the Punjab health department for making air conditioners mandatory in their establishments.
‘Deteriorating education system behind society ills’
Bathinda, September 9
Eminent educationists, thinkers and writers, who attended the “Save Education-Save Punjab” conference held at the Teachers Home here today, said social awakening was a must to change the existing system, which had given birth to various evils in society.
Trident: Farmers to file references
Barnala, September 9
Senior Akali leader Prem Singh Chandumajra came to Barnala yesterday to conduct meetings with leaders of the BKU Ekta
(Ugrahan) and Trident management group MD Rajinder Gupta.
Petrol theft scandal unearthed
Bathinda, September 9
A scandal pertaining to the theft of petrol and diesel from railway tankers has come to light today. It is believed that the stolen fuel was being sold at a cheaper rate.
Govt failed to utilise funds: Sidhu
Amritsar, September 9
Punjab has failed to avail funds granted by the Centre under the Rural Development
Programme, while other states have utilised the funds to generate employment for rural youth during 2006-07.
Residents worried over dirty water
Pathankot, September 9
Taking note of contaminated potable water supply to the Sunder Nagar locality for over a fortnight, the Dhar
SDM, who is also holding additional charge of Pathankot, has issued a show-cause notice to the Municipal Council.
Dalit marchers held
Sangrur, September 9
Around 75 Dalits, including women, who were taking out a march under the banner of the Dalit Dasta Virodhi
Andolan, were today arrested at Ghorrenav village, 8 km from Lehragagga. The arrested persons included national president of the association Jai Singh, who was leading the march.
Rajindra Hospital chronically ill
Patiala, September 9
The Government Rajindra Hospital, once a premier healthcare institution of Punjab that attracted patients from all over the region, is now in a state of neglect.
