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Rs 6 lakh tax evasion by cable operator
Ludhiana, September 11
Officials of the Central Excise Commissionerate and Service Tax cell searched the premises of Janta Communications, a cable TV operator in New Shimlapuri here. They have estimated tax evasion to the tune of Rs 6 to Rs 7 lakh.
Rs 22.2 lakh penalty slapped on
power thieves
Ludhiana, September 11
Enforcement wing of the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) has unearthed two cases of power theft in the Hira Nagar locality, near Transport Nagar here and a shopping mall in Khanna town. A penalty worth Rs 22.2 lakh was imposed on the defaulting consumers. In addition to this, in the course of mass inspection in a few colonies in the Jamalpur area, nearly 100 kundi connections were removed.
Medical Council summons
Dr Grewal
Ludhiana, September 11
The Punjab Medical Council has summoned Dr Sanjit Singh of Grewal Hospital, Gill Road, for seeking an explanation following a complaint of “death due to negligence” lodged by a local resident.
Chhapar Mela
Unskilled workers found erecting joy rides
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 11
While the Ludhiana (Rural) district police is all set to deal with any eventuality at Chhapar Mela, scheduled to commence from Saturday, the civil administration is yet to take stock of the situation there.
Unprecedented security
City new hub of music industry
But, the quality of singers is on decline
Ludhiana, September 11
Singers may be sprouting all over the state but they are opening their offices in Ludhiana, the financial capital of the state. Hundreds of singers have opened up their offices in the building near bus stand. On top of it major music industries like T-Series, Priya Audio, Ting Ling, etc have their marketing teams in the city to woo new singers. After trade industry, Ludhiana has now emerged as a hub of music industry.
Offices of singers in a building near the bus stand. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
City reels under drastic power cuts
Ludhiana, September 11
The relaxation from power cuts being granted to mixed feeders in urban areas of the state for over a month has been further decreased, with the city localities going without power for five to seven hours as against a total daily power cut of around three hours during the past two weeks.
Rs 20 lakh, stolen goods recovered
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 11
The Ludhiana rural police claimed to have recovered stolen goods and Rs 20 lakh in cash from 14 persons arrested from various places in the area recently.
Experts dwell on rheumatoid arthritis
 Ludhiana, September 11
Bringing together doctors from allopathic and ayurvedic disciplines of medical science, a CME on rheumatoid arthritis was organised here yesterday.|
Dr R. Vatsyayan, an ayurveda practitioner, speaks on rheumatoid arthritis during a CME organised in Ludhiana. Photo: I.V.
Rodent Menace: Experts prefer eco-friendly control
Ludhiana, September 11
“Rats not only consume our food grain but also contaminate it with their urine, faecal matter and fur besides damaging it in various ways.” This was stated by Dr H.S. Sehgal, head, department of zoology.He added that rats were also responsible for transmitting a variety of diseases to humans
and livestock.
Jaycees raise awareness on traffic
Ludhiana, September 11
The Jaycees of Ludhiana today flagged off a traffic awareness campaign as part of “Jaycee Week” celebrations from September 9 to 15 at Bhai Bala Chowk.
Telefilm to expose ‘dera culture’
 Ludhiana, September 11
The Virsa Foundation, having undertaken a campaign against the “dera culture” in Punjab, released a
telefilm, “Banaras ke Thug” at GGN Khalsa College, Civil Lines, today.
Members of the Virsa Foundation and dignitaries during the release of a telefilm, “Banaras ke Thug”, at GGN Khalsa College, Ludhiana, on Thursday. Photo: I.V.
Debut Punjabi play on AIDS
Doraha, September 11
“Jeewan, Khushi Te Mehak”, a debut Punjabi play, written jointly by a thespian couple Sompal Heera and Kamal
Dhillon, is entirely focused on the deadly disease AIDS followed by physical, mental, psychological and mental repercussions it brings in its trail.
‘Jeewan, Khushi Te Mehak’, a debut Punjabi play, being encated by the writers, Sompal Heera and Kamal Dhillon, at Doraha. Photo: Lovleen Bains
Ladies club members bare social vices
Ludhiana, September 11
Spirited members of the Lakshmi Ladies Club yesterday presented a satirical show, “Laughter challenge”, challenging their opponents to review their remarks on their “frivolous activities”.
Senior members of the Lakshmi Ladies Club present a satirical show, “Laughter challenge”, in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Rotract Club of GCW installed
Ludhiana, September 11
The installation ceremony of Rotract Club of GCW was held at the college campus today. Sukhwinder
Kaur, in charge, Rotract Club, welcomed the rotarians and other distinguished guests.
R.K. Aulakh presided over the function as the chief guest. S.S. Sangha highlighted the role of Rotary and Rotract Club.
Student presents a classical dance during the installation ceremony of a Rotract Club of GCW in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma P2
Multi-project activity organised
Ludhiana, September 11
Lions Club of Lions Club International, region-I and III (district 321-f), in collaboration with SCD Government College organised a multi-project activity here yesterday. Under the "tree plantation project", 300 trees were planted in the presence of K. K.
Verma, district governor, as a chief guest, Davinder Singh, SDM (E), and R. R.
Kakkar, district forest officer, as guests of honour. Verma in his address made students and members of the club aware of the significance of the tree plantation drive.
Zoology symposium from Nov 6
Ludhiana, September 11
The PAU department of zoology is organising a two-day national symposium on "Recent Advances in Zoological Sciences: Application to Agricultural Environment and Human Health" on November 6 and 7, an official press release said here, today.
Teachers threaten to expose Badals if demands not fulfilled
Ludhiana, September 11
The SAD government can face the wrath of thousands of elementary schoolteachers of the state if it fails to fulfil the promises it had made to them before the Assembly elections.
Aanganwari teachers protest during CM’s visit
Ludhiana, September 11
To evade police action while protesting during Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s visit to the city today, Aanganwari workers gagged themselves with black stripes to protest against the “insensitive” government and wore placards around their neck to convey their message.
Aanganwari workers protest during Chief Minister’s visit to Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Elementary school
teachers’ salary to be released
Ludhiana, September 11
After the Ludhiana Tribune highlighted the plight of the elementary schoolteachers of the state who had not got their salaries for the past two months, the ADC issued a letter to the director, panchayats, for the release of their salaries yesterday.
PCTE starts MBA international business course
Ludhiana, September 11
The All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) has given approval to Punjab College of Technical Education
(PCTE) to increase its intake in MBA for MBA international business course. PCTE is the first college in Punjab to introduce MBA
IB. This course has an intake of 60 students. PCTE will be the only college in the state to provide this additional course. Admissions will be done directly by the college after the verification by the state government.
From Schools & Colleges
Tiny tots get tips on dental hygiene
Ludhiana, September 11
A free dental check-up camp was today organised by Soni Dental Hospital and Implant
Centre, Lalton, at Pumpkins Kindergarten. A team of doctors, including Dr Rohini
Soni, and Dr Jasmine, examined the tiny tots during the camp. After examining the students, they also delivered a lecture on the ways to keep bad breath away and instructed the students to brush their teeth at least twice a day.
A doctor examines kids during a dental check-up camp at Pumpkins Kindergarten, in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Creative writing contest
Ludhiana, September 11
The postgraduate department of Hindi of the SDP College for Women organised a creative writing competition in poetry, essay and story for the college students here.
NCERT team visits labour schools
Ludhiana, September 11
A team of the National Council Education and Research Training (NCERT) visited labour schools of the district here today to take a stock of the situation in these institutions.
Minor’s mother, lover booked
Ludhiana, September 11
A minor girl today accused her lover of desertion after impregnating her and forcibly getting the baby aborted.The Salem Tabri police booked her lover under rape charges.
Trials for selection of visually-impaired players
Ludhiana, September 11
The Punjab Sports Association for the Blinds under the aegis of India’s Blind Sports Association conducted trials to pick probable for the forthcoming 16th National Athletics Meet for visually impaired at Guru Nanak stadium here today. More than 40 aspirants turned to attend the trials, which were organised under the supervision of chairman of the association, Jeet Ram, estate officer, PUDA, Ludhiana.
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