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PAU kisan mela kicks off today
The theme for this year's mela is "Save Environment, Save Punjab"
Ludhiana, September 16
The preparations for the two-day kisan mela to be held at Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) grounds on September 17-18 are in full swing, with scientists, faculty members, researchers, employees of varsity taking all pains to make the event successful.
A worker gives final touches to a hoarding for the two-day kisan mela beginning at the PAU, Ludhiana, from Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Ban likely on MC passes to hubbies, sons
Ludhiana, September 16
While the entry to the municipal house meetings have become a cakewalk for husbands and sons of female
councillors, this time the Mayor seems to have given a thought to restrict their entry. Though the cloud of confusion hangs over the issuance of visitor passes, sources in the corporation revealed that the Mayor had decided not to give permissions to these uninvited guests.
Depressed, 17-yr-old girl ends life
Ludhiana, September 16
A few days after the Central government decided to scrap class X board examinations to ease stress, a girl student of Bajra village committed suicide after failing in class X compartment exam.
MC fails to open tenders
Ludhiana, September 16
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has once again failed to bring transparency in the tender system as bids for 78 works worth Rs 2.8 crore, submitted on September 1 and 2 by contractors, are yet to be opened. The tenders were invited by the operations and maintenance (O&M) cell on August 14. According to the advertisement, the tenders were to be opened on September 1 and 2 at 3 pm. However, the Municipal Corporation had not been able to open the tenders even after two weeks.
310 fire cracker sites allotted
Ludhiana, September 16
Only 310 fire cracker sites out of 511 were allotted by the administration after a draw of lots here today.
Since only 310 allottees applied for the sites, the rest could not be allotted.
ADC Kuldeep Singh takes out a draw of lots for the allotment of fire cracker stalls in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
LIC staff strike work
Ludhiana, September 16
LIC employees observed a day-long strike today, demanding an early and satisfactory wage revision. The strike was called by the All-India Insurance Employees Association of class III and IV and the Federation of Class 1 Officers' Association.
Employees of the LIC stage a dharna in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Transformer fear still lurks
Sahnewal, September 16
Bolts have finally been affixed to the tilted transformer thus reducing the immediate tension in the minds of the nearby shopkeepers and daily commuters, who were facing threat to life and property in the absence of any support to the tilted transformer that had been dangerously placed on the humming Sahnewal-Dehlon road.
Roads turn death traps
Raikot, September 16
The condition of almost all roads connecting the town with the surrounding 20 villages is pitiable. Water stagnation due to faulty drainage system is learnt to be the major reason behind frequent damage of roads.
Dharam Pal Singh, chairman, market committee, said proposal for construction and
repair of roads falling under the jurisdiction of the committee had been sent to
the authorities concerned for approval.
The pitiable condition of the Andloo-Kalsian road near Ahmedgarh. Photo by the writer
Launching of colony
Coloniser-politician nexus exposed
Ludhiana, September 16
Launching of a 100-acre colony at Lalton Kalan village on Pakhowal Road here by a city coloniser has once again brought to the fore the unholy nexus of certain colonisers and political leaders.
Taxation body discusses VAT
Ludhiana, September 16
A meeting of the District Taxation Bar Association (Sales Tax) was held here yesterday to discuss the Value Added Tax (Vat)-related problems.
Vets’ team inspects circus
Ludhiana, September 16
A team of veterinarians and animal lovers, led by Animal Welfare Board of India member Dr Sandeep Jain, today inspected Kohinoor Circus.
Punjabi group bags award in Ukraine festival
Ludhiana, September 16
Revealing the rich inner world of Punjabi heritage, embodied in folk songs, dances and traditional costumes, the Punjab Cultural Promotion Council (PCPC) folk group took part in four international folk festivals in Ukraine recently.
18 students selected in placement drive
Ludhiana, September 16
The Escorts Group visited the campus of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC) here for the recruitment of mechanical and production engineering students.
Petrol pump employee attacked
Looted of cash, laptop, gold chain
Raikot, September 16
Two motorcycle-borne youths looted an employee of a petrol pump and decamped with cash and goods worth more than Rs 1 lakh at Lohat Baddi village yesterday evening.
Vet varsity students’ stir continues
Ludhiana, September 16
The undergraduate students of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) continued their strike today by boycotting classes.
From Schools and Colleges
Session on corporate scenario
Ludhiana, September 16
An interactive, educative and informative session on changing corporate scenario was organised at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women for the MBA students. Dr YP Sachdeva, head of business management department at PAU, was the chief guest, while Arvind Dutt, regional head of Yes Bank from Chandigarh and Harpreet Singh, assistant professor at Atam Vallabh College, were the guests of honour.
64 donate blood
Mandi Gobindgarh, September 16
Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, organised a blood donation camp yesterday under the supervision of Dr Lakhwinder Singh,
GMCH-Sector 32, Chandigarh.
Youth stabbed to death
Ludhiana, September 16
A youth was stabbed to death and his body was thrown in a ditch near Dussehra ground in Dhandra village late last night.
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Thieves struck at two computer stores and decamped with 45 laptops and computer accessories worth more than Rs 20 lakh by gagging a security guard at the Pakhowal road here late last night.
