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PTU eyes industrial tie-ups for distance education students
Jalandhar, January 13
A delegation of the All-India PTU Distance Education Programme Associates met PTU vice-chancellor Dr Rajnish Arora and apprised him of the initiatives taken by the association to enhance the learning process and the student support services.
Govt trying to take credit of central schemes: Khaira
Jalandhar, January 13
Bholath MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has sent a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in which he alleged that the Parkash Singh Badal-led government in Punjab was trying to take credit of the roads constructed under Pardhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna (PMGSY).
Firing on IT team: Father, son denied bail
Jalandhar, January 13
The district and session judge today rejected the bail application of a city based property dealer and his son, who had fired on sleuths of the income tax (IT) department on December 11 last year. Earlier a lower court had also rejected their bail application.
Sharma heads IMA (Jalandhar chapter)
Jalandhar, January 13
ENT surgeon Dr Sanjiv Sharma has been elected president (elect) of the Indian Medical Association
(IMA), Jalandhar chapter. Dr Sharma was elected un-opposed when Dr Sarbjit Singh, another candidate for the post, withdrew his candidature from the fray. Dr Sharma has been elected for 2010.
Dr Sanjiv Sharma
Appoint more doctors, asks PCMS
Jalandhar, January 13
The PCMS Specialist Doctors Association, Punjab, demanded from the state government that more doctors should be appointed according to the parameter set by the Indian Public Health Standard, in Punjab, through the Punjab Public Service Commission.
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Gymkhana issue: Hearing on Feb 19
Jalandhar, January 13
Acting on a complaint filed by Lieut-Col S.S. Sohi (retd), the State Information Commission (SIC) Punjab has fixed February 19 as the date for hearing on his application pertaining to denial of information regarding the Jullundhur Gymkhana Club.
Don’t fire workers despite meltdown: Assn chief
Jalandhar, January 13
Industrialists should refrain from sacking labourers from their units despite global meltdown. Founder president of the All-India Valves and Cocks Manufacturers Association Vimal Jain advised the owners of different industries while addressing its meeting here.
Tiny tots celebrate ‘grand’ Lohri
Jalandhar, January 13
The Eurokids celebrated Lohri and Makar Sakranti as “Grand-Parents Day”. Tiny tots along with their parents and grandparents attended the function. A bonfire was lit and kids enjoyed the function with traditional Lohri songs.
Expert warns against
bronchial asthma
Jalandhar, January 13
The lingering allergic rhinitis leads to bronchial asthma which is one of the common respiratory allergic disorders throughout the world, said city based noted bronchoscopist Dr
H.J. Singh.
BJP flays UPA govt for escalating prices
Jalandhar, January 13
The BJP flayed Dr Manmohan Singh led UPA government for its failure in reducing the prices of essential commodities as the skyrocketed prices affected the homely budget of the common man. In a press note, the co-convener Rajat Mohindru said the media cell would
gear up its activities
in the districts in view of the coming Lok Sabha elections. District media cell in charges were directed to call meetings of executive members of the cell, they said adding that the state officer-bearers of the cell would chair the district meeting to
give proper guidance to
its members. — TNS
Defeat fascist forces, YC leader
Jalandhar, January 13
Newly elected president of the District Youth Congress (rural) Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary congratulated the youth on the occasion of
Maghi, “desi” new year.
Issuing a statement, he said, “Let all of us work together to purge society of all vices, fight a grim battle against communal and fascist forces.’ Let us all come out of the guilt of non-performance and re-tie ourselves to social service to build a strong Punjab and a great India, like the 40 “muktas” did at
Muktsar.’ — TNS
Computer teachers invited for talks
Jalandhar, January 13
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has invited computer teachers for talks in Chandigarh on January 15. A decision
in this regard was taken
on January 1.
Chief adviser of the union Pawan Sharma said that in case the government failed in fulfilling their demands it would lead to indefinite strike and protest march in the coming days.
— TNS
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