Implement pay panel report:
pensioners
Ludhiana, April 24
The Punjab Government Pensioners’ Association has demanded the implementation of the Fourth Punjab Pay Commission report at the earliest that had recommended the benefit of old age allowance for the pensioners at the age of 65 and 75 years at the first and second stage, respectively, way back in February, 1998.
Hassle-free driving
licence at a cost
Ludhiana, April 24
Do you want a temporary or a permanent driving licence. Contact an agent outside the District Transport Officer’s office. Pay him a small amount extra
depending upon the ‘genuineness of the case’ besides the necessary documents.
Rehabilitation centre denies staff charges
Ludhiana, April 24
The Executive Director of the Vocational Rehabilitation Training Centre has claimed that a few of its employees are indulging in ‘anti-social’ activities against the interest of the institution.
Banks’ functioning
reviewed
Fatehgarh Sahib, April 24
Mr Vikas Partap, Deputy Commissioner, while presiding over a district-level Review Committee meeting here today asked the bankers to give loans to the weaker section of society on priority basis and emphasised the need to provide financial assistance to the poor with active involvement of NOGs.
Development is poll
gimmickry, feels public
Ludhiana, April 24
Notwithstanding the denials by the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal that the recently intensified campaign in launching various developmental projects is routine, barring few exceptions, the general impression among people remains that these programmes are election oriented given their timing and location.
Shobha yatra taken out
Ludhiana, April 24
A ‘kalash and shobha yatra’ was taken out from Vishnu temple on the Islamia School road which passed through various parts of the old city here today. The yatra was organised to mark the beginning of ‘Navkundiya Shri Ram Mahayagya’ which will go on till May 2 at the Daresi grounds.
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