Jassowal hails abrogation of waters accords
Ludhiana, August 1
Former Punjab legislator Jagdev Singh
Jassowal, who was the lone dissenter at a meeting called by the then PM, Mrs Indira Gandhi, to seek the opinion of Congress MLAs in wake of Operation
Bluestar, has said that his stand on the waters issues over two decades ago has been vindicated by the abrogation of water accords by Punjab.
Power situation to improve soon: Dawar
Ludhiana, August 1
The Parliamentary Secretary for Power and Housing, Mr Surinder Dawar, today claimed that the power situation in the state would improve soon as due to rainfall at several places in Punjab, the demand of the agricultural sector had decreased.
Traders to observe ‘black day’ on August 3
Ludhiana, August 1
Shopkeepers and traders in the city would observe “black day” on August 3 to register their protest against the failure of the government to deal with the power crisis and the decision of the closure of shops in the evening.
Engineers oppose new power policy
Ludhiana, August 1
All-India Power Engineers Federation has criticised the statement of Union Power Minister P.M. Syed and Power Secretary
R.V. Shahi that with the new electricity policy, the country would get cheap power.
BJP seeks relief package for farmers
Ludhiana, August 1
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked the Punjab Government to immediately announce a relief package for drought-hit farmers in the state.
The party has also stressed the need for preparing a strong case for the remission of interest on agricultural loans.
Tiwari distributes cheques among sarpanches
Ludhiana, August 1
Cheques worth Rs 60 lakh were distributed among panchayats of 36 villages falling in the Ludhiana (rural) Vidhan Sabha constituency for various development projects at a function here today.
Doraha residents complain of
poor civic amenities
Sahnewal, August 1
Doraha and Sahnewal towns are reeling under the constant threat of an epidemic outbreak. At Doraha, the situation can assume serious proportions if not checked in time. A little downpour adds to the woes of the residents. The water has entered their houses and shops. Some streets of the town seem to be entirely neglected.
Novel way to discourage parking
Ludhiana, August 1
It was an ordeal of a different kind for Mr R.S. Mann, who runs a resort at
Haibowal, when he visited the Bhadaur House market on Friday morning. At around 11 am, he parked his car in the last block of the market facing the Deepak Cinema Road and went to the LIC office located on the adjoining Post Office Road.
A verandah in the Bhadaur House market which is being used for parking two-wheelers.
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Fire safety programme organised
Ludhiana, August 1
In connection with the cultural week, the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Shivaji branch, organised a fire safety programme and a declamation contest at Shanti Niketan Adarsh Vidyalaya. The fire safety show was conducted by Dharm Singh of Jupinter Fire Safety Company. He delivered a lecture to take measures during fire incidents.
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