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50 lakh for damaged houses of Gurdaspur
Gurdaspur, August 31
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said today that te government had released Rs 50 lakh for this district to compensate owners of about 552 houses, which got damaged due to floods and heavy rain.
‘Our work starts after disease outbreak’
Oldest Sikh leader hits a ton
Amritsar, August 31
The oldest surviving Sikh, Giani Mohinder Singh, a former SGPC secretary today completed 100 years. His family members from India and abroad will celebrate his 101st day tomorrow in a big way.
Full of dynamism, Giani Mohinder Singh still reads at least three newspapers and exercises for half an hour every morning. Asked about secrets of longevity, he says, “Honesty and simplicity.” This is the stock reply he gives on every birthday.
Giani Mohinder Singh saved disbanding of the SGPC after Operation Black Thunder .
No leniency for dera chief, says Jathedar Nandgarh
Amritsar, August 31
Giani Balwant Singh Nandgarh, Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib, has announced that the Sikh clerics won’t consider any fresh petition made by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Sirsa-based Dera Sacha
Sauda, at the coming meetings of Akal Takht.
I may step down as Jathedar if compelled to relax conditions regarding the petition of the dera chief.
Gas leak damages crop; 2 fall sick
Bhadla Neecha (Khanna), August 31
Around 50 acres of crop was completely damaged and two villagers seriously taken ill, when a toxic gas leaked out from four big cylinders bought by some junk dealers of the village.
Damaged crops following leakage of gas near
Bhadla Neecha village in Khanna on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
150 PSEB employees held during protest
Babbehali (Gurdaspur), August 31
The district police authorities today blatantly curbed the democratic rights of Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) employees by arresting them as they were preparing to show black flags to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on a visit to this area today.
SAD (A) seeks action against gurdwara staff
Fatehgarh Sahib, August 31
The Shiromani Akali Dal, Amritsar (SAD-A), today demanded immediate action against the two Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib staffers who were booked for abetting suicide.
All Congress groups get together at Beant Singh’s samadhi
Chandigarh, August 31
An all-religion prayer meeting held at the samadhi of Beant Singh, the slain former Chief Minister of Punjab, to mark his martyrdom day, had the representation from all groups within the Congress. The Akalis stayed away despite being invited to attend. The prayer meeting was also well attended by Congress workers. The Congress leaders, on their part, expressed anguish at the inordinate delay in the completion of the memorial dedicated to Beant Singh.
Mata Jaswant Kaur pays floral tributes at the 13th death anniversary of her husband, the former CM Beant Singh, at his samadhi in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Parvesh Chauhan
He proudly wears Punjabi attire
Chandigarh, August 31
In every society, there are only a handful people who dare to tread uncommon paths. Balkaur Singh, who retired today as excise and taxation officer of the Punjab government, after putting in 33 years of service, is one such person. Of the nearly 6 lakh employees of the Punjab government, he maintained a distinct identity.
CM announces land for mass com institute in Mohali
Ludhiana, August 31
Acceding to the demand of the Chandigarh-Punjab Union of Journalists (CPJU), Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has agreed to give a piece of land for an institute of mass communication and union’s office in Mohali.
Sugar mills pin hope on Bacchus for revival
Chandigarh, August 31
Bacchus could well be the answer for the revival of the fortunes of the cooperative sugar mills in Punjab with the department moving to revive its three refineries by supplying them with molasses produced by its sugar mills.
CBI probe into Orissa violence sought
Chandigarh, August 31
Punjab Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has asked every Punjabi to strongly condemn the violence against Christians in Orissa. Speaking for himself and on behalf of the Punjab Congress, Khaira said the Bajrang Dal and the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) were behind the violence.
Radical Sikhs to protest Central status for PU
Amritsar, August 31
Radical Sikh organisations will protest against the proposed move of the Punjab government to hand over the reins of Panjab University (PU) to the Central government at the behest of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal.
Stress on orientation courses for doctors
Patiala, August 31
Dr A.S. Sekhon, principal of Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital (GSMCH), here today underlined the need for organising orientation courses for in-service medical officers of the state government with a view to keeping them updated about latest developments in the field of health and medical education.
PUDA to auction land in Ludhiana
Chandigarh, August 31
Under the Optimum Utilisation of Vacant Government Lands (OUVGL) scheme, the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) has announced to auction a prime chunk of land measuring 3.60 acre in Civil Lines, Ludhiana.
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Floodwater mixed with industrial waste, which is still accumulated in villages of Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Moga and Ferozepur districts, has led to major health problems among humans and animal stock.
