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Power for tubewells
Farmers being forced to use tractors
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 24
Farmers in the area are being forced to use tractors to generate electricity for running their tubewells, thanks to the Punjab State Electricity Board(PSEB) which, according to them, has failed to supply the promised 8-hour power for the purpose.
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THE old adage "Cleanliness is next to Godliness" seems to be forgotten by organisers of langars and bhandaras (community feeding), who otherwise show their keenness to feed their poor brethren in different parts of the city.
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Morcha activists’ plea
on pension
Amloh, June 24
A deputation of activists of the Shiromani Akali Dal who had been jailed several times during the dharm yudh morcha launched by the party for the formation of Panjabi Suba, presented a memorandum to the SAD Advisory Committee member and former minister Dalip Singh Pandhi at Canal Rest house here today.
SAD activists present a memorandum to former minister Dalip Singh Pandhi in Amloh
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A riot of lights and hustle and bustle on the Jagraon bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday night.
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Who will foot the bill for swanky offices?
Govt officials prefer corporate-like surroundings
Ludhiana, June 24
Renovation of a tehsildar’s office in the mini secretariat complex has once again raised the question of who will foot the bill for this swanky office. In fact, it is not just the tehsildar’s office alone that has been refurnished. There are numerous other offices which look more like high-profile corporate offices than of any government ones. And all depends on personal taste of an official and that to “without putting burden on the state exchequer”, as they claim.
Tributes paid to freedom fighter
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 24
Office-bearers of various social, political and religious organisations paid tributes to Dr Niranjan Singh
Brahampur, a freedom fighter, who had died here 10 days ago. Residents of Brahampur village have demanded a memorial in recognition of sacrifice of the patriot.
Physically challenged NRI comes calling for dental implant
Ludhiana, June 24
Manju Sood (56), a British citizen of Indian origin, were born and living in Hanslow (UK). Since her childhood, she has been physically challenged.
A beaming Manju Sood with her missing teeth restored. Tribune photograph |
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Marriage of 5 destitute girls solemnised
Ludhiana, June 24
The Ma Bhagwati Club, Civil Lines, here today solemnised the marriage of five destitute girls. A large number of people attended the function to bless the newly-wed. The organisers said they help in settling those dependent on their families and getting girls from destitute families married off.
Members of the Ma Bhagwati Club with five couples whose marriages were solemnised by the club in Ludhiana on Sunday.
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At the Crossroads
Twilight memories of bygone days
Herbert Read has said very pointedly that sympathy is “feeling with” while empathy is “feeling into”. It is good to be sympathetic to others but to identify oneself with the state of mind of a suffering person is a thing apart. This is not an attitude but the bent of mind. In 1951, I was desperate to get a job and, at the same time, to pursue higher studies.
Tips for safe driving
Road rage
If someone is behaving badly on the road, don’t get involved. If you feel angry, pull over and calm down. Instead of being aggressive try to understand if another driver causes a problem. If someone behind is trying to overtake but can’t, take no action except to keep a steady course and speed. Pull over and allow the vehicle to pass when it is safe to do so.
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