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BEATING THE HEAT: A man
bathes an animal in Sidhwan Canal, unmindful of the danger of
fast currents. — Photo by Inderjit Verma |
Roads cry for repair
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 26
Tall claims by the Punjab Government about development projects in the state have become meaningless for the residents of the Malwa belt here as the condition of almost all roads here is pitiable.
Resentment over renewal of surety bonds
Ludhiana, June 26
The issue of demand of surety bonds renewal has caused resentment among the industry. Industry representatives say that the Sales Tax Department, that has sought fresh surety bonds to the tune of Rs 50,000 each, is being unjust and causing them undue harassment.
HR bus impounded; passengers stranded
Jagraon, June 26
A bus (HR-68-5308) belonging to Haryana Roadways, Chandigarh, was today intercepted by the local traffic police and about 30 passengers were stranded for about 20 minutes.
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Crusade against female foeticide
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Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 26
Kirtani Sewa Society, an NGO functioning at Ballowal village in Ludhiana district, launched a crusade against drug addiction and female foeticide. The declaration was made on the conclusion of Guru Arjan Dev’s martyrdom celebrations on Sunday.
An office-bearer of Kirtani Sewa Society, Ballowal, announcing a crusade against female foeticide and drug addiction at Ballowal on Sunday.
— Photo by Mahesh Sharma |
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Senior citizens irked at lack of civic amenities
Ludhiana, June 24
Senior citizens of Kidwai Nagar are a harassed lot as their pleas to the civic authorities to provide basic amenities like drinking water and clean surroundings have fallen on deaf ears.
IDPD calls for an end to arms race
Ludhiana, June 26
The Indian Doctors for Peace and Development has made a fervent appeal to the Government of India to take a leading role for control of small arms in the world and put an end to arms trade during the UN Review Conference, beginning in New York on June 26.
Piramyd Megastores launches ‘denimania’
Ludhiana, June 26
Piramyd Megastores at Ansal Plaza here has launched a ‘denimania’ festival for denim lovers. The leading fashion and lifestyle retail chain has introduced an exclusive denim exchange offer with lot more excitement packed in it.
Body to take up cause of Punjabis settled abroad
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 26
The Global Punjab Foundation, an international organisation engaged in rationalisation of problems being faced by overseas Punjabi fraternity, has launched a multidimensional programme to provide them a platform, according to Dr Harjinder Walia, chairman of the foundation.
Relief claims of 250 riot-hit families cleared
Ludhiana, June 26
Two hundred fifty more claims of riot victims for payment of compensation of Rs 2 lakh per family have been approved by a district-level subcommittee. A recommendation in this regard has been sent to a state-level committee and the sanction for the same is expected in two weeks, according to Deputy Commissioner Ashok Kumar Gupta.
Sanchar Nigam panel
Ludhiana, June 26
Mr Harbahajan Das and Mr Sanjeev Kumar were elected president and secretary of the district unit of the Sanchar Nigam Executives Association in the general body meeting held here yesterday.
Lobbying on for educational body poll
Ludhiana, June 26
Hectic lobbying is on for the elections to the Sri Atmanand Jain Educational Board. The elections will be held on July 2. The society, which runs two schools in the city and will be constructing a college on the Jalandhar bypass in the coming days, has over 2,600 members.
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