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Free eye check-up camp inaugurated
Kapurthala, September 9
The erstwhile princely A doctor examines a patient at an eye check-up camp in Kapurthala on Sunday. state of Kapurthala will get a new fire engine and a sewer cleansing machine soon, thanks to Punjab Local Bodies Minister Bhagat Chunni Lal who announced a grant of Rs 50 lakh to the Kapurthala Municipal Council for purchasing the same.
A doctor examines a patient at an eye check-up camp in Kapurthala on Sunday. Tribune photo: Malkiat Singh

Floating restaurant set for a makeover
Fatehgarh Sahib, September 9
Once a tourist attraction, the Bougainvillea Floating Restaurant at Sirhind on the Delhi-Amritsar national highway is in a dilapidated condition. No restoration work has been carried out for the past many years.The foundation stone of the restaurant was laid by the late Giani Zail Singh on July 22, 1976. The restaurant had night-stay facilities but all its eight rooms have been closed now.

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Job letters for 106 dental surgeons
Anandpur Sahib, September 9
A week after the state government announced its new recruitment policy for doctors, appointment letters have been issued to 106 dental surgeons. State Health and Family Welfare Minister Madan Mohal Mittal, talking to mediapersons here today, said interviews for the posts had been held earlier.

Newborn found abandoned
Phillaur , September 9
A newborn girl was found abandoned in the fields near the house of village sarpanch Manohar Lakha in the nearby Paddi-Jagir village on Saturday. Some children playing near the fields noticed the infant after hearing her cry and informed the sarpanch, who immediately informed the police.

21 couples tie knot
Tarn Taran, September 9
As many as 21 mass marriages were solemnised at a function organised by the Citizen Council here today. Avtar Singh Tanija, council president, said a large number of social, religious and other organisations had extended their support.

	Free eye check-up camp inaugurated Dharmendra Joshi Tribune News Service Kapurthala, September 9 The erstwhile princely state of Kapurthala will get a new fire engine and a sewer cleansing machine soon, thanks to Punjab Local Bodies Minister Bhagat Chunni Lal who announced a grant of Rs 50 lakh to the Kapurthala Municipal Council for purchasing the same. Bhagat Chunnit Lal made this announcement during his visit to the local Sat Naryan Mandir for inaugurating a free eye check-up camp held under the aegis of the Temple Management Committee. Apart from procuring the fire engine and the sewer cleaning machine, a number of rehris for lifting garbage would also be purchased from the money provided by the minister. Appreciating the Temple Management Committee for holding eye check-up camps every year, the minister said various organisations, including NGOs, might play a vital role in serving society in different ways. He also announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for the Temple Management Committee on this occasion. Former MLA Sarabjit Singh Makkar, chairman Vyapar Vikas Board Narotam Dev Ratti, Kapurthala MC chief advocate Paramjit Singh and BJP leader Hira Lal Dhir were present on the occasion.
	Floating restaurant set for a makeover Estimates sent to higher authorities Sanjay Bumbroo Tribune News Service Fatehgarh Sahib, September 9 Once a tourist attraction, the Bougainvillea Floating Restaurant at Sirhind on the Delhi-Amritsar national highway is in a dilapidated condition. No restoration work has been carried out for the past many years.The foundation stone of the restaurant was laid by the late Giani Zail Singh on July 22, 1976. The restaurant had night-stay facilities but all its eight rooms have been closed now. A part of the restaurant resting on steel tubes and floating in the Bhakra waters has been weakened with rust. The roof of the restaurant, made of steel sheets, has corroded as it has not been given a fresh coat of paint since years. The roof starts leaking even after a drizzle. The Delhi-Lahore bus daily halts at the restaurant to help passengers take breakfast or lunch. The restaurant, earlier under the control of the Punjab Tourism Corporation, was later handed over to the Punjab Heritage Tourism Promotion Board. Sources say the restaurant is expected to be renovated soon. It will be run by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) in collaboration with the Punjab Government. One of the managers at the restaurant said that estimates for the renovation work had already been sent to the higher authorities. A group of employees, pleading anonymity, said they had received their salary through a contractor. They said they were being forced to sign on a paper, showing higher remuneration.
	Job letters for 106 dental surgeons Tribune News Service Anandpur Sahib, September 9 A week after the state government announced its new recruitment policy for doctors, appointment letters have been issued to 106 dental surgeons. State Health and Family Welfare Minister Madan Mohal Mittal, talking to mediapersons here today, said interviews for the posts had been held earlier. The minister said strict action would be taken against government doctors if found to be running private practice. “So that doctors don’t find it difficult to work at their places of posting, it has been taken care of that they get a station of their choice,” he said. To ensure that shortage of doctors did not not come in the way of better healthcare, at least 600 more specialists and medical officers would be recruited, the minister said.
	Newborn found abandoned Our Correspondent Phillaur , September 9 A newborn girl was found abandoned in the fields near the house of village sarpanch Manohar Lakha in the nearby Paddi-Jagir village on Saturday. Some children playing near the fields noticed the infant after hearing her cry and informed the sarpanch, who immediately informed the police. The infant was then taken to a nearby hospital. 21 couples tie knot Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, September 9 As many as 21 mass marriages were solemnised at a function organised by the Citizen Council here today. Avtar Singh Tanija, council president, said a large number of social, religious and other organisations had extended their support. Newlywed couples were given domestic useable articles as gifts on the occasion.