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1,692 promotion cases sent to DGSE
Shortage of jute bags affects wheat procurement
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Aklia Group bids adieu to 2013-14 batch students
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1,692 promotion cases sent to DGSE
The maximum number of cases, 122, were sent from the Hoshiarpur district, followed by 120 cases sent by Amritsar and Gurdaspur from where as many as 102 master cadre teachers sent their cases. While Bathinda sent 45 cases, Taran Taran sent 24, SAS Nagar 28, Sangrur 44, Ropar 42, Patiala 78, Pathankot 21, Muktsar 37, Mohali 32, Moga 51, Mansa 11, Ludhiana 84, Kapurthala 56, Barnala 24, faridkot 45, Fazilka 37, Fatehgarh Sahib 29, Jalandhar 93 and Ferozepur 31 cases. These cases will now be studied by the department and considered for recommendation for promotion. As per sources in the Education Department, files submitted by the teachers seeking promotion will be gauged on the basis of the documents and details attached. The cases which will pass muster will be forwarded while the rest will be sent back. It is pertinent to note here that the teachers who were promoted from master cadre to headmaster cadre and posted at their new schools in July-August last year, received the salaries for the past nine months together in April and that too after much agitation and threatening to boycott election duties marked to them. During the agitation, the promoted teachers had also expressed anguish over the fact that the joy of their promotion was marred by the nine-month delay in salaries and they didn’t know whether to be happy or not. |
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Shortage of jute bags affects wheat procurement
Bathinda, May 4 The president of the District Rice Millers’ Association Narain Garg said for storing 402 quintals of paddy, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) gave rice millers around 1,151 gunny bags. Of these 1,151 bags, only 540 were used, while around 53 percent are left as surplus. “We pay Rs 26 per bag to the FCI. But with a huge stock left behind, we are forced to make a distressed sale and end up selling the bags for Rs 15 or even less per bag,” he said. Due to the paucity of gunny bags, lifting of procured wheat in grain markets has been affected. Most of the markets have reported piles of procured wheat waiting to be lifted. President of the Bathinda Commission Agents Association said that two years ago in 2012-13, the state government faced a similar shortage of gunny bags and had bought the stock from the millers. “This time, too, the condition is same. However, the government’s policy on the subject is different. The government says
that under its policy, gunny bags will have to be diverted from other district headquarters of various procurement agencies, but the same will not be brought from
the local commission agent,” he said. Tarsem Saini, president of the state association of rice millers said for long, rice millers have been requesting the government to re-use the gunny bags meant for paddy procurement. “Re-use will not only save money but will also check the wastage of gunny bags or the shortage that is currently being faced,” he said. Millers suggested that taking the surplus gunny bags at this point of year, which is six months before the paddy arrival, will also ensure that the government recovers some of the amount from the defaulter millers. However, DM, Markfed, MS Brar said the government’s policy lays emphasis on using fresh gunny bags only as the stored ones at the milling centres might be infested. “To avoid infection due to infested bags, the government wants that fresh bags should only be
used for storing the crop,” he added. Meanwhile, the District Food and Supplies Controller (DFSC) Captain Praveen Vij said that by Monday, the paucity would be overcome. “We are getting enough number of bags from Jalandhar and Patiala tomorrow. We abide by the government policy, which does not allow picking of bags from the millers,” he said. |
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No Kabaddi World Cup this year, as govt busy planning kabaddi league
Bathinda, May 4 If all goes well, according to the plans of the Punjab government, then kabaddi league and Kabaddi World Cup will be held alternatively from now onwards. Education Minister and president of the Punjab Kabaddi Association Sikander Singh Maluka said discussions were going on to organise Kabaddi league. It is pertinent to mention that with organising of a single tournament from year to year for a long time, players had raised the demand of organising kabaddi league, so that more and more players get chance to play and excitement of viewers will also be remain intact. Although, the Punjab government after the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections in the end of June will hold panel meeting and decide on to organise Kabaddi league will be taken. As per sources, it
has come out that the Punjab government, as per cricket league, to give exposure to the kabaadi players is in mood to organise the kabaddi league. While the Kabaddi league which is going to be organised this year will be held jointly by India Punjab and Pakistan Punjab. All things regarding the event have been almost finalised between the Pakistan Punjab government and the India Punjab government. As per sources, half matches of the league will be played in India, while half matches will played in Pakistan (Punjab). The Punjab government even added glamour to the sport by spending crores in inviting bollywood superstars to perform in its opening and closing ceremonies. In the first world cup, Dharmender was the attraction whereas in the second world cup, Shahrukh Khan and Asis performed in its opening ceremony. However, Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif performed in the third tournament and in the fourth kabaddi world cup, Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh had enthralled the audience. |
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NDRF requests MCB for opening swimming pool for practice sessions
Bathinda, May 4 The NDRF, earlier, used to practice in the Thermal lakes that the state government has given on lease for entertainment purposes. With no place left for practice, the NDRF has now turned to the MCB seeking the swimming pool. Despite the mercury soaring high, the Municipal Corporation Bathinda (MCB) has not been able to start the swimming pool at Nehru Park in the Civil Lines. The swimming pool of the municipal corporation lies in a neglected state with its water purifier not functioning properly. With the MCB-run pool not working, most of the wannabe swimmers flock to the swimming pool at Model Town Phase I, which is run by the Bathinda Development Authority (BDA). Assistant Municipal Commissioner Kamal Kant Goyal said the MCB pool will be opened within a week. Probable fee for adult membership would be fixed at Rs 500, while that for the students would be Rs 200. |
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Illegal speed-breakers irk commuters
Bathinda, May 4 As these illegal speed-breakers have been constructed unscientifically, they cause several accidents and damage vehicles because of their sharp curves. At Guru Teg Bahadur Singh Nagar, Street No 6, which is opposite the DAV College, people have constructed six to seven illegal speed-breakers. Commuters find it hard to pass through these roads and have started opting for other routes. In other residential areas also, people have constructed illegal speed-breakers and that has led to an increase in cases of accidents as commuters, without knowing, hit these speed-breakers and lose their balance. Prabal Baghla, a student, while talking to the Bathinda Tribune about the problem, said it was quite unfortunate that people have constructed such illegal speed-breakers outside their houses and the administration had not taken any action so far. These speed-breakers have become a big headache for the commuters. |
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Aklia Group bids adieu to 2013-14 batch students
Bathinda, May 4 The event started on a cheerful note with a welcome dance performance presented by the students. Each student of the outgoing batch was dedicated a song and was invited on the stage to share his/her experience. Students also presented Punjabi folk songs and giddha and made rangoli designs. They organised various games in which the teachers also participated. The evening ended with a message from the chairman, who wished the students good luck and advised them to maintain strong ties with the institute even after passing out. He also congratulated the students for their outstanding performance in examinations. The students who performed well in academics, sports and cultural activities in the year 2013-14 were honoured at the function. |
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