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Supporters lobby for Tej Parkash
Ludhiana, July 30
Supporters of former Transport Minister, Mr Tej Parkash, who lost his ministerial berth during the downsizing process following a constitutional amendment, are lobbying hard for him to regain Cabinet berth. His supporters are said to have built up pressure on the high command so that he is reinducted into the Cabinet, before the death anniversary of his father Beant Singh on August 31.
Ghanta Ghar presents ugly look
Ludhiana, July 30
The chaos created around the Ghanta Ghar by roadside encroachers is increasing with each passing day, thanks to the municipal corporation, which has no clear-cut plans to preserve the heritage of the city.
About five years ago, the civic body had chalked out an ambitious plan to beautify the periphery around this historical monument. A tentative map, showing a mini fountain, was also drawn up.
Rehris near the Clock Tower in Ludhiana. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
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Police drive against
drug peddlers
Dehlon, July 30
Mr Parag Jain, DIG Ludhiana, while addressing a public meeting here yesterday said Ludhiana police had launched a drive against drug peddlers. Elaborating on the recently launched drive Mr Jain said during the enforcement stage the police would track down the major players in the illegal narcotic trade irrespective of their alliance to any political party.
Beant Singh’s family heading for a showdown with CM?
Ludhiana, July 30
If the mood of quite a few close supporters of slain Chief Minister of Punjab Beant Singh and their no-holds-barred verbal attack against the Congress Government in Punjab, particularly the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, is any indication, the family members of Mr Beant Singh appear to be all set for a showdown with the party leadership.
Plea to improve lot
of hosiery workers
Ludhiana, July 30
The Centre for Education and Communication (CEC) has emphasised the need for an effective solution to the persistent sufferings of thousands of hosiery workers in the industrial hub of the state.
Functionaries of the Centre
for Education and Communication, New Delhi, address a rally of
hosiery workers in Ludhiana on Friday. — Tribune photo by
Inderjit Verma |
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When couples turn colleagues
Ludhiana, July 30
With more and more women joining different professions the cases of husband-wife teams working in the same organisation are also on the rise. While some organisations do not allow husband and wife to work together, others do not mind the duo working together.
Residents of Dholewal Chowk burn a rag doll to appease the raingods just hours before the downpour in
Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph |
Dhillon seeks steps against water
contamination
Ludhiana, July 30
President of the youth wing
of the Shiromani Akali Dal and member Parliament, Mr Sharanjit Dhillon
today demanded measures to curb the menace of water contamination. He said, officials must be held responsible to ensure that the
residents were not made to drink contaminated water. Mr Dhillon
concluded a tour of affected areas and also inquired about the health of
patients undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
Rotary Club centenary function
Ludhiana, July 30
The Rotary International is celebrating its 100th year.
Mr Harpreet Singh Kharbanda, president of the Rotary Club, Ludhiana Central,
said at the board meeting that ‘celebrate Rotary’ was the theme for 2004-05.
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