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e-trip necessary to curb ‘peti-mafia’, says Excise and Taxation Commissioner
Ludhiana, July 31
It is perhaps for the first time that few industrialists feel that e-trip is the need of the hour to curb massive evasion of VAT and other taxes by the "peti-mafia". The nefarious activities of "peti-mafia" in Ludhiana alone cause losses to the tune of several thousand crores to the state exchequer.
With Rakhi round the corner, customs officials are a busy lot
Ludhiana, July 31
As the festival of Rakhi is round the corner, residents are already sending rakhis and gifts abroad from the city post offices.
Even though the festival is 20 days away, people are buying rakhis and gifts to send them to far off places and abroad, said an official at the Postal Department.
Rakhis on dispaly at a shop in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
More than 200 enrolled on last day in post offices
Ludhiana, July 31
It was the last day of enrolment of Aadhaar cards at the post offices today. The contract between the India Post and the IT firm empanelled with the Postal Department carrying out the enrolment work Smart Chip ended today.
Being the last day, there was rush to get Aadhaar card enrolment done; and (right) residents wait for their turn at a post office in Ludhiana. Tribune Photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Confusion mars admissions
Ludhiana, July 31
A meeting of the Syndicate of Panjab University (PU) was held on July 27
in which a decision regarding the increase in the number of seats in colleges was taken. But|the notification by the university is still awaited in the colleges.
Traders irked over lack of cleanliness
Jagraon, July 31
After numerous complaints about lack of cleanliness in various parts of the town and several protests organised by the residents of different localities against the Municipal Council authorities, the traders and commission agents of Old Grain Market,
Jagraon, have also opened front against the local municipal council due to lack of cleanliness in the old grain market.
Stray animals sit on heaps of garbage; and (right) a hoarding put up by the traders to depict lack of cleanliness in the Old Grain Market in
Jagraon. Tribune photographs |
Panic grips Khanna as bus plunges into canal
Khanna/Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 31
Panic gripped the region following the news of a bus falling into canal near Sirhind Bridge early in the morning today. Those, whose friends and relatives had gone to New Delhi recently, were among those who panicked more. Inability to contact expected travellers further enhanced anxiety.
Jagraon residents ‘forced’ to drink contaminated water
Jagraon, July 31
Residents of various areas of Jagraon are being ‘forced to drink’ contaminated water being supplied in the localities by the Water Supply Department of the local Municipal Council.
Muslim community reduces Iftar party expenses, raise funds for Uttarakhand
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 31
Muslim community, that used to organise big Iftar parties during Ramzan, have decided to contribute towards rehabilitation of victims of the recent floods in
Uttarakhand, by reducing expenses on these parties. Instead of organising elaborate parties they have decided to host token parties.
Amjad Ali hands over a draft to former president of the Rotary International Club, Raja K
Saboo. A tribune photograph
Keeping theatre alive for 25 years
Ludhiana, July 31
"We feel proud that we have been continuously running theatre and spreading this theatre cult for the past 25 years that we started as 17-year-old," says Surinder Sharma, one of the founding members of the Lok Kala Manch, Mandi Mullapur.
Fake Fakebook profile: Former Parliamentary Secy lodges complaint
Phillaur, July 31
Popular social site Facebook seems to be misused either by some politicians or by miscreants to defame their opponents.
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best: A model walks down the ramp during a fashion show at the
Laxmi Ladies Club in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Students display creativity
Ludhiana, July 31
A display of creativity was witnessed at Inter-National Institute of Fashion Design, Ludhiana, where students of final year displayed their talent through a runway project. As a part of their fashion design curriculum, students have to carry out certain runway projects in their full day workshops which aim at developing their design skills.
Transporters wary of e-trip
Ludhiana, July 31
While the hosiery manufacturers have been given an exemption from the e-trip, transporters maintain that they will do no "extra work" for the hosiery industry.
CISF DIG meets Police Commissioner over BJYM protest at Tewari’s house
Ludhiana, July 31
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) DIG Ajay Kumar today met Police Commissioner PS Gill in connection with the protest by Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha outside Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari's residence, in which a CISF sub-inspector was injured.
A delegation of Congress leaders show a copy of memorandum submitted to the Police Commissioner; and (right) CISF
DIG Ajay Kumar comes out of the police chief’s office in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Cycle assn to meet on August 17
Ludhiana, July 31
A meeting of the managing committee of United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA) was held. Gurmeet Singh Kular, president of association, welcomed the members.
City bus service office shifted to Zone C building
Ludhiana, July 31
The office of Ludhiana City Bus Service has been shifted to the Zone C office building located on Gill Road. The MC officials said the shifting of office from the bus stand will save the money being spent on paying the rent there.
A low-floor bus of the Ludhiana City Bus Service Limited. The office was previously running from
a single room at the bus stand. A file photo
Operators demand loans to buy new buses
Ludhiana, July 31
School bus operators have demanded that they be provided loans to buy new buses.
During a meeting of School Bus Welfare Association at Sarabha Nagar, office-bearers also demanded an exemption from the payment of taxes on school buses, so that they could provide the service to students on a reasonable fare.
Date of filing returns extended to August 5
Ludhiana, July 31
The Central Board of Direct Tax has extended the date of filing the income tax return for the financial year 2012-13 to August 5. The returns can be filed both online and manually.
Models showcase bridal wear
Ludhiana, July 31
A fashion show titled ‘Fashion for the Soul’ was organised at Laxmi Ladies Club today. The fashion show showcased fashion collection by Sonu Gandhi.
The show was opened by Mrs Punjab 2013 Neha Asija, and was choreographed by Aman Sood.
Models awaiting their turn scurry for shelter after a sudden shower hit Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Will ensure railway overbridge is completed at the earliest: Tewari
Ludhiana, July 31
Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari has called for an early completion of the railway overbridge at Lakkar Pul. During his recent visit to the city, Tewari also visited the spot to assess the progress of the work.
Rheumatic diseases affect people of all ages: Experts
Ludhiana, July 31
Rheumatic diseases affect people of all ages and are the most common cause of physical impairment in both young and as well as old people. This was said by Dr Amit Kansal (DM, Clinical Immunology), who has recently joined as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
from schools
Mango festival
The kindergarten students in Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School, dressed in mango dresses presented a wonderful scene on Wednesday. Various activities were performed in the school to mark the significance of the occasion. The students of Class I to III came dressed as mangoes and brought mango desserts in their lunch boxes and relished it. Collage making competition was also a part of the festival in which students of Class IV and V showed their talents.
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Appointed
A state-level meeting of 3442 teachers union was organised here on Wednesday. Eleven member state committee of the union was elected on the occasion. Shivraj Singh Moga was appointed as the state president, Ajay Khatkad as vice-president, Gaurav Sharma and Bhupinder Singh were appointed as the general secretaries in addition to other appointments.
from colleges
Induction programme
North West Group of Institutions organised its induction programme for the first
year students on Wednesday.
Two drug peddlers arrested
Phillaur, July 31
The local police has arrested two persons for drug peddling. The accused were identified as Satnam Singh and Sarabjit Singh, both residents of Nakodar. The police recovered 100 gm of intoxicant powder from their possession.
Youth hurt as wall collapses
A 25-year-old youth was injured after a wall collapsed at a garage near Punjabi Bhawan on Wednesday. The injured has been identified as Raj Kumar. He was visiting the garage for the servicing of his taxi. The injured man was rushed to the Civil Hospital for treatment. He sustained injuries on his head and back.
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the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT), the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is all set to take over three residential colonies developed by the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) under its
ambit.
