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Minister hits back, says Sukhbir Badal to blame
Ludhiana, January 20
Having a dig at the Akali-BJP leaders who staged a demonstration outside his house here today against the extension of the special industrial package to hill states, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari advised them to protest in front of Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal's residence who was the Union Minister of State for Industries in the Vajpayee government when this package was originally announced.
Police suspect personal enmity behind Rahul Verma’s murder
Ludhiana, January 20
In a new twist to the murder case of 25-year-old Rahul Verma, who was killed at his house in South City on January 12, the police are now suspecting personal enmity to be the reason behind the killing.
Prisoner alleges torture at jail official's behest
Ludhiana, January 20
High drama took place at the District Courts Complex when an undertrial, facing charges of drug peddling, alleged that he was being tortured by fellow prisoners at the behest of a prison official.
MC employees call off strike
Ludhiana, January 20
After getting an assurance from the Mayor and following the advertising of posts by the state government, MC employees called off their strike today. However, the employees maintained that they would again go on strike if the government fails to fill the vacant posts on time.
Trade union activists hit out at govt over ‘lawlessness’
Ludhiana, January 20
Led by activists of the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), hundreds of workers today held a rally at Chhatar Singh Park and later marched in procession to the Mini-Secretariat to stage a dharna against the "increasing lawlessness in Punjab, spiralling prices and rampant unemployment".
CITU leader Tarsem Jodhan addresses workers during a dharna at the Mini-Secretariat on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Robbers’ gang busted, 5 arrested
Ludhiana, January 20
With the arrest of five persons, the police claims to have busted a gang of robbers who were planning to strike at a factory in the Jodhewal Basti area here.
Voltage fluctuation damages equipment
Jagraon, January 20
A large number of electrical equipment of several houses and shops were damaged due to voltage fluctuation in the Old Grain Market area here last evening.
For your ears only: Punjabi singer Jeet Gill launches his new music album "Jatt Hero" in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Poetry is his first love
Ludhiana, January 20
Meet Anmol, a budding poet from the city, has expressed his feelings in a pocketbook.
Meet, a resident of the Jodhewal area, got published his debut book ‘Meet Praga’ of 16 pages in which he penned his 12 poems.
ADC holds surprise check at offices
Machhiwara, January 20
Gurmeet Singh, ADC, Khanna, today conducted a surprise check at some government offices of the Machhiwara block and said action would be taken against the erring officials.
PPP demands Revenue Minister’s resignation
Jagraon, January 20
The People's Party of Punjab (PPP) today sought resignation of Punjab Revenue and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia for his alleged involvement in the international drug trafficking racket operating in the state.
Row over control of truckers’ union ends
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 20
Row over the control of the Truck Operators’ Union at Jandali ended with the continuation of the chair by Himmat Singh Jandali consecutively for the third time. He defeated his rival Baljit Singh Dhaler by 33 votes in the election held today.
PAU staff to strike work today
Ludhiana, January 20
On the call given by the newly elected Punjab Agricultural University Employees Union, tomorrow the university staff will strike work against the Punjab government’s failure to release their salaries. The employees will be protesting in front of the Vice-Chancellor’s office at Thapar Hall. The PAU Teachers Association and PAU Fourth Class Workers Union have also lent their support to the union.
Employees distribute pamphlets to inform colleagues about the protest at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
teachers to accompany students on buses
CBSE’s directions not viable, say schools
Ludhiana, January 20
In the absence of strict action against school managements for not following instructions issued by the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE) from time to time, several such directions remain just on paper. Recently, the CBSE had instructed the schools to ensure that teachers accompanied students in school buses and vans. School managements, however, say follow such instructions was not viable.
Schools say teachers cannot be held responsible for ensuring students’ safety on buses and in vans. A file photo
PAU students’ home
Beautification work goes on at a snail’s pace
Ludhiana, January 20
Even as the winter vacations got over, the Punjab Agricultural University authorities have failed to complete the ongoing beautification of the Students’ Home area.
A turban tale: For faith and fashion
Ludhiana, January 20
Turbans in endless hues and colours, tied in different styles, not only reflect the love for and prestige in one’s faith, but are also a fashion statement.
Over the past couple of decades, young Punjabis have been wearing turbans in different styles; the one called Patiala Shahi is the “in-thing” these days.
"The Patiala Shahi style of wearing turban has become very popular among the Sikh youth these days," says Charandeep Singh, a student.
The Patiala Shahi style of wearing turban, which is tied with a slight slant, is in vogue these days. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Trust your subordinates, expert tells executives
Ludhiana, January 20
The Ludhiana Management Association (LMA) organised an in-house executive development programme on creating business leadership today.
Around 35 executives from various units of Shingora Shawls attended the talk delivered by Sachit Jain, executive director of Vardhman Textiles.
Controversy over nominations to AAP district unit
Ludhiana, January 20
The district unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got a taste of political wrangling when some office-bearers, including the AAP district general secretary, issued a statement that the nominations made by a “former district convener of the AAP” were in contravention of the party rules. The latter, however, maintained that he was officially still the district convener of
AAP.
Sewa Dal threatens ‘chakka jam’ over A2Z contract
Ludhiana, January 20
The Bharatiya Valmiki Sewa Dal (BVSD) has threatened a “chakka jam” after seven days if the MC fails to cancel the contract of A2Z Waste Management Ludhiana Ltd and regularise the services of contractual sewer men and those working on DC rates.
Members of the Municipal Karamchari Dal (Punjab) shout slogans outside the MC office in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Now, shopkeepers oppose widening of Ferozepur Road
Ludhiana, January 20
Day after traffic experts, environmentalists and a councillor showed concern over the government's move of widening the road from the Sidhwan canal to the Jagraon bridge, the presidents of all three shopkeepers' associations of the Bharat Nagar chowk, Ferozepur Road area and the Aarti Cinema chowk also echoed the same sentiments.
Warm Treat: Students enjoy tea on the PAU campus on a sunny day in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Labour pangs for industry
Ludhiana, January 20
The local industry has been facing the labour crunch, which has worsened over the years. Due to the shortage of casual and skilled labour, the cost of production has gone up.
Lawyers end stir, Maalkhana shifted
Ludhiana, January 20
Lawyers of the city today called off their strike. They had been on strike for the last five days to press for the shifting of Malkhana, to which the authorities agreed today.
Better Ludhiana
sanitation
Joint efforts needed, feel residents
Ludhiana, January 20
Ludhiana is considered the most polluted city of Punjab where the pollution levels have increased to alarming proportions. Though the NGOs, social
organisations, educational institutions have been trying to make the city clean and green, a majority of residents feel unless a joint effort is made by the Municipal Corporation, NGOs and residents, the change could not be brought about in the city.
A roadside garbage dump. Heaps of garbage can be seen at many places in the city.
A file photograph
Lopon college shines at cultural meet
Jagraon, January 20
Sri Ram College Dalla hosted an inter-college contest here today. Over 100 students from various colleges and schools took part in various events—story writing, poetry recitation, still life painting, spot painting, folk song singing, ghazal singing—in senior and junior categories.
FROM SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Pharmacy institute awarded
Ludhiana: The PCTE Institute of Pharmacy has received the Punjab Technical University’s Best Pharmacy College 2013 Award. The award was received by Prof Vikrant Saluja at
Jalandhar. The award is in recognition of leadership, development and innovative pedagogies. The institute that started in August 2007 has alumni placed in companies such as Nestle, Micro Labs, GlaxoSmithKline and Apollo Hospitals. Director General, PCTE Group of Institutes, Dr KNS Kang congratulated the students and faculty.
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