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Market encroachments removed
 Ludhiana, September 29
The tehbazari wing of the Zone D office removed rehris and temporary encroachments from the posh Sarabha Nagar market here today. The drive, kept a secret by the authorities, was carried out at around 5:30 on the directions of in charge of Tehbazari Satwant Singh.
MC staff confiscate rehris and other material at the Sarabha Nagar market in Ludhiana on Monday.
A Tribune Photograph
City bus service may resume by Nov
Ludhiana, September 29
Though the date of submission of proposals with regards to the City Bus Service has been extended for a few more days from October 7 due to the extended holidays, the municipal authorities are hopeful that the service will be resumed by November.
Student suffers electric shock at PAU field
Ludhiana, September 29
A postgraduate student of Punjab Agricultural University suffered electric shock while he was doing research in a rice field on the campus here yesterday. The student has been identified as Umesh Garg of MSc (Agriculture).
Teacher’s software helps govt save on work hours
 Ludhiana, September 29
A government schoolteacher, Jasbir Singh Sandhu, has claimed to have developed software for easy management of the salary accounts of the employees facilitate the government offices. The software Payroll Management System (PMS) for Punjab is a free payroll software and is specially designed for use in government offices in the state.
Jasbir Singh Sandhu who has developed the software. Photo : Inderjeet Verma
Putting best foot forward:
Girls from the PAU present “Sammi”, a folk dance, during the SAASCA function at Pal Auditorium on the campus. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Non-payment of salaries
Employees threaten rally on Oct 1
Ludhiana, September 29
There seems to be no respite for 23 ad hoc employees of the Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board (PWSSB) who have not been paid their salaries for the past six months.
Govt committed to strengthening bilateral relations, says VK Singh
 Ludhiana, September 29
One can change friends but not neighbours and it is the government’s endeavour to establish cordial relations with its demographical neighbours. Former Army General and Minister of State for External Affairs and Minister of State for North-East Region VK Singh stated this when asked about the government’s intension of building ties with Pakistan.
Minister of State for External Affairs and Minister of State for North-East Region VK Singh being honoured in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan
Eight Verka dealers honoured
 Ludhiana, September 29
The management of Verka milk plant organised an award function for dealers associated with the plant in Ludhiana today. Eight dealers of Verka were awarded for good sale of milk products produced by the plant.
Ajmer Singh Bhagpur (yellow turban), chairman, Verka Milk Plant, along with the dealers who were honoured at a function in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
GLADA nets Rs 2.35 cr through auction
Ludhiana, September 29
The Greater Ludhiana Area development Authority (GLADA) today netted Rs 2.35 crore from sale of residential properties and commercial sites through public auction. The sold properties carried a reserve price tag of nearly Rs 2.15 crore.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Officers told to run campaign in proper way
Ludhiana, September 29
The District Administration today geared up for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Officers of various departments were instructed to run this campaign in a proper way.
Issuing these instructions to the officers, Sumeet Gulati, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development), Ludhiana, said: “The campaign will start on October 2 and will conclude on October 31. During all these days, various departments will make people aware of cleanliness and get the areas cleaned, which come under their jurisdiction. A Master Plan has been prepared in this regard and has been distributed among all departments”.
Demolition drive postponed at Prem Nagar
Ludhiana, September 29
Residents of Prem Nagar, whose “illegal” houses were to be demolished by the Municipal Corporation as per the directions of the High Court, can feel bit relieved for the time being as the authorities have decided to take “action” against them once the festival season is over. The civic body has decided not to take any action, at least, till Diwali.
Education Dept all for promoting meaningful singing
Ludhiana, September 29
To promote meaningful singing in Punjab, the Education Department is organising “Violence and vulgarity-free” singing competition in the state. The auditions for the competition titled “Mai Banu Super Star” will be held on September 30 and October 1 at the Punjabi Bhawan here.
Cultural events mark Freshers’ Day
Ludhiana, September 29
The Society for Advancement of Academics, Sports and Cultural Activities (SAASCA) today organised a cultural extravaganza for the newly admitted students of the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities (COBS&H), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU).
Various items such as giddha, bhangra, solo and group song, Punjabi tappe and poetry recitation were presented on the occasion.
SCHOOL NOTES
PAU NOTES
Gauravpreet shines in poster-making competition
Ludhiana, September 29
The NCC cadets and staff of 1 Pb R&V Sqn NCC, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, organised a poster-making competition on energy conservation and use of alternate sources of energy.
Series of lectures held at GNN College
 Doraha, September 29
A series of extension lectures were conducted at Guru Nanak National College,
Doraha. Experts from various universities shared their academic and cultural experiences with the students during the week-long activity.
Head and students of the Music Department present a bouquet to Prof Shamshad Ali from ASSM College, Mukandpur, at GNN College in Doraha on Monday. A Tribune Photograph
WORLD HEART DAY
CMCH to screen patients at concessional rates
Ludhiana, September 29
The Christian Medical College and Hospital celebrated World Heart Day here today.
The head of the Department of Cardiology, Dr Rajneesh Calton, said the theme of the World Heart Day is “Heart healthy environment”.
Development of Nathowal village
NRIs join hands with govt
 Raikot, September 29
NRIs from Nathowal village in Ludhiana district vowed to join hands with the state government to develop the village and surrounding localities. An oath was taken in response to an appeal made by SAD legislator Manpreet Singh Ayali during a function organised jointly by the Young Sports Club and the village panchayat to distribute tricycles among differently abled persons of the region.
MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali, SGPC member Gurcharan Singh Grewal and others with the people who were given tricycles at Nathowal village near Raikot. A Tribune photo
LUDHIANA SCAN
Farmers told to conserve water
Jagraon, September 29
Mullanpur Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali has appealed to the farming community to conserve water for the better future of coming generations. Showing concern over the continually receding level of the groundwater, Ayali asked the farmers to make optimum use of rain and canal water instead of ground water to irrigate their farms.
Bhagat Singh’s birth anniversary celebrated
Ludhiana, September 29
Various organisations and individual groups have celebrated the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh across the city here today.
Members of the Freedom Fighter Shaheed Baba Bhan Singh Youth Punjab garlanded the statue of Shaheed Bhagat Singh at Shaheed Bhan Singh Museum in Sunet village.
Open manholes a threat to commuters
 Jagraon, September 29
The Jagraon Municipal Council authorities seem to have learnt no lesson from the past incidents of people losing their lives after falling in uncovered sewerage manholes across the country which is evident from the fact that the former have failed to cover the open manholes in various parts of the town.
An open manhole on the Disposal Road in Jagraon. A tribune photograph
Women to get free training in dairy farming
Dehlon, September 29
Women will be imparted free training in dairy farming under the Dairy Farming Women Empowerment Scheme. It was stated by Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) Supreet Singh Gulati today.
Waterlogging irks Kulewal residents
Samrala, September 29
Residents of Kulewal village near here are forced to face inconvenience due to accumulated rainwater on a kutcha road of the village.
The residents today had to go on tractor-trollies to perform the last rites of a Dalit woman, a resident of the village, to a cremation ground due to the water accumulated on the kutcha road.
BUSINESS NEWS
Ricela bags award
Ludhiana, September 29
Ricela Health Foods Limited has bagged the BK Goenka Award for being the highest producer of refined rice bran oil during 2013-14.
The company has bagged the award for the 13th consecutive year.
Seven fraud cases registered in past 48 hours
Ludhiana September 29
The police have registered seven cases of fraud in various police stations in the past 48 hours here.
Five held for gambling
Dehlon, September 29
The local police has arrested five persons from a deserted place along a canal near Harnampura village near here today. The accused have been booked under Sections 13-3-67 of the Gambling Act.
The police also seized Rs 13,800 from their possession.
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