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Children’s Day not for them
Ludhiana, November 13
Blatant violations of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act are in stark contrast to Children’s Day celebrations.
A boy shoves a cart with clay at a brick kiln near Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Kingfisher shelves flight plans
Ludhiana, November 13
Kingfisher airlines, which was scheduled to start its operations from Ludhiana to Delhi from November 15, has not sent a revised schedule yet, sources at the Sahnewal airport have said.
City Concerns
Develop Sidhwan Canal as
recreational spot
College teachers observe strike
Ludhiana, November 13
Members of the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) today observed a two-period strike and held campus rallies in colleges against the managements of privately managed aided and unaided colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh for not implementing new pay scales.
De-addiction programme
Artistes argue with official over food
Ludhiana, November 13
Students hailing from various government schools, who gathered to watch performances on de-addiction programme organized by social securities department at Mohan Palace, witnessed an unprecedented scenes when the theatre artistes belonging to Punjabi University,
Patiala, started arguing with social securities officer Inderpeet Kaur, after they were allegedly refused food following their performance.
Theatre artistes perform during a function organised by the social security department
in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Australian fellowship for PAU scientist
Ludhiana, November 13
Dr Surinder Sandhu, associate professor of department of plant breeding and genetics, has been selected to receive a 2010 Endeavour Research Fellowship. The Endeavour awards are the Australian government's internationally competitive, merit-based scholarship programme providing high-achieving individuals with a unique opportunity to undertake study, research or professional development.
Fun-packed day for students
Ludhiana, November 13
Children's day was celebrated at BCM School, Dugri, here today. A magic show was also presented for students of kindergarten and primary wing by magician Mogambo.
Exporters seek income tax relief
Ludhiana, November 13
The recent figure provided by the government that the country’s exports had declined to about 11.4 per cent in the past few months, has irked exporters, especially the manufacturers in this part of the region, who feel that the government was manipulating the figure for “vested” interests.
Don’t rush with free trade pact with China: Industry
Ludhiana, November 13
Before going for the free trade agreement (FTA) with China, India needs to be cautious as tension is increasing between the two countries.
Manch to campaign against Sachar report
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 13
Unmindful of the consequences, the Congress government at the Centre is going to implement the Sachar report, which will divide the country and harm the interests of the Scheduled Castes. This was stated by Punjab Khadi and Village Industries Board chairman Vijay Sampla during his first press conference held here yesterday. He was appointed president of the state unit of the All-India Arakshan Bachao Manch yesterday.
Psychotropic
medicines seized
Raikot, November 13
Two partners of a local medical store were arrested yesterday and a rich haul of psychotropic medicine seized from their possession. The Jalaldiwal police picket in charge had arrested Rajiv Kumar of Bhandarian mohalla, the owner of Shankar medicos, situated at the Tajpur Chowk and seized the medicines.
Diabetes camp today
Ludhiana, November 13
DMCH will organise a diabetes camp in the OPD block of the hospital from 10 am to 1 pm on the occasion of “World
Diabetes Day” on November 14.
Tribune Impact
Resort closure: Weddings not to be affected
Ludhiana, November 13
Hira Singh Gabria, state minister for jails and tourism, today said that marriages at Amaltas resort would be held as per schedule.
Roadways GM comes to students’ rescue
Sidhwan Bet (Jagraon), November 13
Residents especially students are harassed by local private bus operators plying on the Jagraon route. The parents of these students and the resident of the area yesterday gathered at the bus stand and protested against the highhandedness of the bus operators.
Anti-Drugs Drive
Cops booked, dismissed
Jagraon, November 13
For strengthening its anti-drug drive ‘JAGO’ the Ludhiana police has warned all, including cops dealing with contraband substances or cases to mend their ways or face action.
NRI harassed by husband, lodges complaint
Ludhiana, November 13
A US-based woman has allegedly accused her husband for thrashing and abandoning her at her maternal aunt’s residence in Malerkotla following the birth of twins.
Gurukul team grabs title in a row
Doraha, November 13
The hockey team of Mehta Gurukul Public School once again grabbed the Diwali Hockey Trophy by giving a tough fight to Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School,
Doraha, in the 11th Inter-School Diwali Hockey tournament, organised in the memory of Dr Ishwar Singh, founder president of the Guru Nanak National College, at the Guru Nanak Stadium today.
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slip in packages inside the railway complex from an opening near Society Cinema here late last night.