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Kidnapped girl sent to Children’s Home
Ludhiana, September 5
A day after The Tribune highlighted red tape becoming a hurdle in the rescue of a 13-year-old girl, who was raised by a poor vendor after she was dumped by her kidnapper in Ludhiana, the police swung into action and got her medically examined.
Child protection officer Shilpa (right) and members of the Nav Chetna Bal Bhalai Committee speak to the girl at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
3 orphan children handed over to NGO
Ludhiana, September 5
Three children, who lost their parents in a road accident about a month ago at
Phillaur, have been handed over to Ganga Nand Bhuri Wale International Foundation at Talwandi Dham by the District Administration today.
Staff of the Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital, Ludhiana, and members of the Ann Jal Sewa Trust hand over the children to officer-bearers of a foundation. Photo: Inderjeet
Verma
Mass media officers demand pay hike
Ludhiana, September 5
Officers and employees working in the mass media wing of health and family welfare department, Punjab, have alleged that they have been facing discrimination in salaries.
Need for credit insurance cover highlighted
Ludhiana, September 5
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Punjab Chapter, in association with Export Credit Guarantee Corporation Limited
(ECGC), organised an exporters’ meet on ECGC services today.
Devotees immerse idols of Lord Ganesha
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 5
Religious fervour marked the concluding day of the Ganesh Mahotsav. Office-bearers and devotees associated with various local religious organisations celebrated the festival and immersed the idols of Lord Ganesha amidst drumbeats and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Moriya” in the Sirhind Canal near here today.
Devotees take part in a 'shobha yatra' during the Ganesh Utsav celebrations at Mandi Ahmedgarh. A Tribune photograph
Building bylaws go for a toss
Ludhiana, September 5
Bylaws are violated with impunity at Bhadaur House near AC Market. When it comes to taking action against defaulters, the law enforcing agencies choose to look the other way.
Shopkeepers unload goods in the middle of a road, causing inconvenience to commuters
in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Ban on carrying of firearms, weapons
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 5
With Mela Chhapar commencing this Sunday, officials of the administration and police department have been directed to ensure that devotees are not made to suffer. Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal and Senior Superintendent of Police Ludhiana (Rural) Ravcharan Singh Brar have already drafted a plan identifying the possible impediments in the smooth conduct of the event.
Left expresses disgust at price rise
Ludhiana, September 5
Activists of the Communist Party of India (CPI), CPI-M, CPM-Punjab and CPI (ML-Liberation) today took out a protest march from Bhai Bala Chowk to the Mini-Secretariat. They rallied against the anti-people policies of the
SAD-BJP government in Punjab and the NDA Government at the Centre.
Activists of the Communist Party of India (CPI), CPI-M, CPM-Punjab and CPI (ML-Liberation) take out a rally in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Raid on yarn manufacturer continues
Ludhiana, September 5
The raid by the Income Tax Department on the establishments of Longowalia Group continued for the second day today.
VAT-related issues catch officials’ attention
Ludhiana, September 5
Ashok Juneja, president, District Sales Tax Bar Association, discussed problems related to VAT with officials today. Rajeev Jain, general secretary, highlighted the problems faced by the industry.
MC receives ATP’s transfer orders
Ludhiana, September 5
Putting all speculations to rest, the transfer orders of Assistant Town Planner (Headquarters) have reached the civic body office.
Rain washes away claims of MC
Jagraon, September 5
Torrential rains have wrecked havoc on the town, flooding all major roads and residential areas.
Fighting hunger and thirst, children listen to Modi
Doraha, September 5
Hunger and thirst was writ large on the snoozing innocent faces of students this noon. The reason being that they were held back, at their respective schools, to listen to Modi’s speech.
Rain mars Prime Minister’s speech
Ludhiana, September 5
Incessant rain coupled with inadequate arrangements on the part of the education department for the much hyped address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to school students on Teacher’s Day turned to be a flop show in Ludhiana.
Students watch PM Modi’s speech on TV in a makeshift room at Government Primary School, Field Gunj, Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Protest against Narendra Modi’s speech
Ludhiana, September 5
Members of the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan
(SSA RMSA) Teachers Union protested Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech by wearing black badges. The teachers alleged that they have been working on minimum salaries in schools and the government has been ignoring their long pending
demands.
Education policy may worsen things
Ludhiana, September 5
Teachers of private aided colleges of Ludhiana district observed Teachers Day as doomsday for the Punjab Government.
Stay-in strike against government
Doraha, September 5
Members of the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers’ Union (PCCTU) today wore black badges to protest against the utterly unconcerned attitude of the government as far as release of grants to private aided colleges is concerned. They held stay-in strikes at their respective colleges for two hours and suspended work.
Teachers observe black day
Jagraon, September 5
Teachers of Lajpat Rai DAV College, Jagraon, observed Teacher’s Day as black day by holding strike in the college in support of their various long-pending demands.
Members of the Punjab and Chandigarh Teachers' Union hold a protest at LRDAV College in Jagraon on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Teacher’s Day celebrated at various educational institutes
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 5
Teachers’ Day was celebrated at various educational institutes of the town and surrounding villages. Students greeted teachers by presenting flowers and cards.
School Notes
Doctor duped of Rs 8 lakh
Ludhiana, September 5
A conman duped a prominent doctor of the city of Rs 8 lakh by posing as general manager of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
PDS kerosene seized
Ludhiana, September 5
The police raided the house of a ration depot holder in the Daresi area last night and seized 2,400 litres of kerosene meant to be distributed under the PDS.
8 arrested for fraud
Samrala/Khanna, September 5
The police have arrested eight persons for forging documents.
Kabaddi fever catches city
Ludhiana, September 5
The stage is set for the Punjab leg of the inaugural edition of the World Kabaddi League (WKL) as four matches will be played at Prithipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium of Punjab Agricultural University on September 6 and 7.
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