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DTO caught on tape seeking bribe
Hoshiarpur, October 20
Harassed by repeated demands of District Transport Officer (DTO) Chander Gaind for monetary favours, a local transporter, Harvinder Singh Lally, has carried out a sting operation against him.
BSP not for alliance with any party
Ropar, October 20
State president of the Bahujan Samaj Party, Avtar Singh Karimpuri, today hailed the Supreme Court ruling regarding quota in promotion for SC, ST while keeping creamy layer out of it. He said deprived SC, ST now would get more chances in promotion in government jobs. He was here to attend “shardhanjali samaroh” organised in the memory of BSP leader late Kanshi Ram.
Anti-Afzal rally by BJP
Ropar, October 20
The BJP district unit yesterday held a rally in support of the death sentence to Mohammad Afzal Guru.
Computer teachers to observe ‘black Divali’
Sangrur, October 20
The Computer Teachers Union today termed the enhancement in the salary of computer teachers from Rs 4,500 to Rs 7,000 by the Punjab Government as a “cruel joke” with them. In view of this, the union has decided to observe “black Divali” tomorrow.
CM extends Divali greetings
Chandigarh, October 20
The Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh and the President of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, Mr Shamsher Singh
Dullo, in separate messages, today extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Divali.
Illegal mining fro m
common land continues
Pathankot, October 20
Illegal mining by brick-kiln owners is continuing openly on the village common land in Mamun village, near Pathankot, despite orders of the Deputy Commissioner and the SDM, Pathankot.
Family donates boy’s body
Abohar, October 20
Even in the face of losing a young family member just prior the festival of lights, the family of Darshan Lal Chugh, district trainer for scouts and guides, yesterday pledged the body of their only son, Raghav (8), to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot.
Avtar Singh may be re-elected SGPC president
Chandigarh, October 20
Mr Avtar Singh Makkar will continue as SGPC president for the next term. The election of president and executive of the SGPC will be held next month. Beside the president, the general house of the SGPC will elect the senior vice-president, junior vice president, general secretary and 11 members of the executive.
Exclude doctors from VAT: IMA
Ludhiana, October 20
The Indian Medical Association has urged the government not to bring doctors under the VAT (Value Added Tax) regime. In a representation to the government, a former national vice president of the IMA and president, Ludhiana chapter, Dr Gursharan Singh said, bringing doctors, under the purview of VAT was unwarranted.
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