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Credit Policy
Industry crossed at no cut in interest rates
Ludhiana, January 29
Unhappy with the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) move to keep interest rates unchanged, the local industry said the policy had disappointed them as they were hoping softer interest rate regime.
PSHRC comes to aid of sewermen
Ludhiana, January 29
Coming to the aid of city sewermen, who face a threat to their lives as the municipal corporation does not provide them with safety kits, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission has sought a report on the matter from the principal secretary, local bodies, by March 18.
NRI held for attacking cop
Ludhiana, January 29
NRI and a prominent kabbadi tournament organiser, Major Singh, has been arrested for allegedly barging into the Dakha police station and beating up a cop who "dared" to remove a hoarding installed by the accused.
‘Grain’ varsity has no eatery
Ludhiana, January 29
Punjab Agricultural University that caters to over 6,000 persons, including faculty members, students and employees, lacks a good canteen on the campus.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Employees have to make do with knickknacks at a tea stall near communication centre, PAU.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed
Scan centre sealed, 3 more sent notices
Ludhiana, January 29
The district health administration has sealed the ultrasound scan machine at Basi Hospital in Tagore Nagar here and suspended its registration under the PNDT Act.
HI THERE: Parrots enjoy the winter sun in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
— Photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
Much-awaited health scheme hangs fire
Khamano, January 29
The much-awaited Bhai Kanhiya Health Scheme - announced by the Punjab Government in place of Sanjeevani Health Scheme launched by the previous Congress government for welfare of members of co-operative societies - has failed to take off, even though the SAD-BJP government has completed one year in office.
Anti-Leprosy Day
Free check-up at CMCH
Ludhiana, January 29
Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) here will organise a free OPD service for leprosy suspects on January 30, 2008, to observe ‘Anti-Leprosy Day’. The check-up and clinical tests for confirmed diagnosis will be done free of cost in the dermatology OPD of the hospital.
Cold wave to relent in 48 hrs: PAU experts
Ludhiana, January 29
Punjab has been reeling under intense cold wave during January. Giving details of the prevailing weather conditions, PAU head, department of agricultural meteorology, Dr G.S. Bains said so far the city had received maximum frost with 16 frosty days as against an average of five for the month.
Snag in grid feeding lines
deepens power crisis
Ludhiana, January 29
There seems to be no respite for residents here and for that matter the entire state, with mercury continuing to plummet and the power scenario getting grimmer with each passing day.
PNB aid for committee
Ludhiana, January 29
Punjab National Bank (PNB) donated Rs 1 lakh to the Lala Lajpat Rai Janamsthan Yadgar Committee at the 53rd Lala Lajpat Rai Birthday Sports Mela organised by the committee at Dudhike village from January 26 to 28.
Rising demand for Indian literature in China
Ludhiana, January 29
Chinese companies are exploring possibilities of translating Indian books into Chinese language, keeping in mind the growing interest of readers in Indian literature. This is in addition to the popularity of Indian films and music in China.
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Ludhiana, January 29
