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Britain’s Prince Charles
watches a potter at work in Batt Majra village of Fatehgarh
Sahib on Monday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tiwari |
Charles
advocates change in farm practices
Patiala,
March 27
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne, today
while expressing concern over the trend of Punjab farmers committing
suicide, advocated a change in the farming practice to make
agriculture sustainable.
Squall
disrupts royal dinner
Patiala,
March 27
A high-velocity squall, which hit the city this evening, disrupted the
well laid out plans of the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, to
hold a royal dinner for the Prince of Wales and his wife.
Visit
touches lives
Fatehgarh
Sahib, March 27
It was not just the Prince’s day out. Prince Charles’ visit to
this town today left many lives touched.
Punjab
economy on sound footing: Punjab CS
Chandigarh,
March 27
The Punjab Governor Gen. S.F. Rodrigues (retd), today called
upon economists, planners and administrators to evolve an
implementable action plan to showcase Punjab as a role model for
economic resurgence and a state vigorously pursuing economic
reforms.
Participants deliberate during the Stanford India Policy Reforms Conference being organised at Chandigarh on Monday. — A Tribune photo |
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SAD
petition: Governor seeks AG’s advice
Chandigarh,
March 27
Acting on a petition seeking disqualification of 34 ruling Congress
MLAs, the Punjab Governor, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (Retd), has sought
advice of the Advocate General, Mr R.S. Cheema.
Decision
on minority status to DAV institutes endorsed
Amritsar,
March 27
Guru Nanak Dev University syndicate today endorsed the decision of the
state government to enforce UGC/state government's norms while
selecting Principals, lecturers in all the DAV Colleges, thus ending
their 'minority status', enjoyed by the management in Punjab for the
last about 35 years.
Sukhbir
Badal attacks Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh/
Patiala, March 27
The former Union Minister and general secretary of the Shiromani Akali
Dal, Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal, while referring to the signing of the
Amritsar declaration, today described the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt
Amarinder Singh, as “an opportunist of the highest order”.
Corruption
at all-time high under Cong rule: Badal
Ferozepore,
March 27
Mr Parkash Singh Badal, president, Shiromani Akali Dal, today said the
moment the Akali Dal-BJP combine returned to power in the state, Capt.
Amarinder Singh and his coterie would be put behind bars as they had
crossed all limits of corruption.
Punjab on
verge of collapse: Kanwaljit
Dera
Bassi, March 27
Training his guns on the Amarinder Singh government for its
“anti-people policies”, a senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader
and former Finance Minister, Capt Kanwaljit Singh, today alleged that
the state was on the verge of economic collapse.
Jagmeet
gets supporter in Mann
Sangrur,
March 27
Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, President of the Shiromani Akali Dal
(Amritsar), has asked All-India Congress Committee President Sonia
Gandhi not to take any action against Mr Jagmeet Singh Brar, special
invitee to the Congress Working Committee (CWC), on the complaint made
to her by the Punjab Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, for
allegedly levelling allegations of corruption against the state
government publicly.
Kainth
for special Parliament session
Phillaur,
March 27
Bahujan Samaj Morcha (BSM) national president Satnam Singh Kainth has
demanded the summoning of a special Parliament session for an open
debate and discussion on the issue of “posts of benefits”
involving several MLAs and MPs.
13 MCs meet SDM, present ‘election meeting proceedings’
“Document” not legal, says SDM
Sangrur, March 27
Despite postponement of the election meeting of the Municipal Council by the administration on March 25, 13 Municipal Councillors (MCs), out of total 21, who on March 25 elected unanimously Ms Simrat Rana Punia, (Independent) as president, Mr Moti Lal (Congress) as senior vice-president and Mr Sajjan Ram, (Shiromani Akali Dal) as junior vice-president of the council, today met the convener of the meeting-cum-SDM to hand over new proceedings book and new attendance register of the March 25 meeting to him for sending it to the Punjab government for approval.
IAF to motivate youth to
join force
Bathinda, March 27
The Indian Air Force would induce officers in all branches of the force and target educational institutions to motivate the youth to join the force, stated Air Marshal A.K. Singh,
AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, while addressing a press conference here today.
Air Marshal A.K. Singh, AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, addresses mediapersons in Bathinda on Monday.
— Photo by Kulbir Beera |
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‘Eunuchs make better politicians’
Pathankot, March 27
Rejected by the society, eunuchs are trying to find solace in their own company. They have formed various groups and special functions are organised where only eunuchs are allowed.
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Setting up of medical societies criticised
Amritsar, March 27
The Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association (PSMDTA), has in a resolution, strongly opposed the setting up of the proposed medical societies to run the government medical and dental colleges in the state.
Members of the co-ordination committee, Government Rajindra Hospital, Dental and Ayurvedic College and TB Hospital hold a protest in support their demands in Patiala
on Monday. — Photo by Rajesh Sachar |
Doctors hold protest rally
Amritsar, March 27
The Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association staged a protest rally here today at Government Medical College against the move of the state government to hand over the administration of medical colleges in the state to the societies.
Docs, staff decry govt move
Amritsar, March 27
The Punjab State Medical and Dental Teachers Association today staged a protest rally here at Government Medical College against the move of the state government to hand over the administration of medical colleges in the state to the private institutions.
JPMO holds rally
Sangrur, March 27
On a call of the Joint Platform of Mass Organisations (JPMO), hundreds of persons today held a rally at the local Kaula Park Market, took out a march through the town and held a dharna in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner here in support of their 21 demands.
Rotary comes to the aid of poor girl
Kharar, March 27
It was impossible for electrician Rakesh Kumar to arrange Rs 1,10,000 for the heart valve replacement of his 10 year-old-daughter Rajni Bala at the PGI.
Rakesh was very upset and depressed because of his inability to arrange money.
He met Dr Chanderdeep Verma, president, Rotary Club, Kharar, for financial help.
Rajni Bala with members of Rotary Club, Kharar. |
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Stone laid for sports stadium
Batala, March 27
A district-level function was organised here yesterday at Government Polytechnic Kahnuwan road, which was attended by Industries Minister Ashwani Kumar, Punjab Deputy Chief Minister, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Parliamentary Secretary Ashwani Sekhri, Punjab State Youth Congress chief Amla and other Congress leaders.
PSEB claims success in anti-theft drive
Patiala, March 27
Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) Chairman Y.S. Ratra has claimed that a drive launched by enforcement and operations wings of the board
throughout the state had yielded good results.
Rs 1 lakh each for Jodhpur jail detainees
Chandigarh, March 27
The Punjab Government has sanctioned Rs 1 lakh for each of the Jodhpur jail detainees who were arrested during Operation Bluestar from the Golden Temple complex.
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High Court
State asked to file detailed affidavit
Chandigarh, March 27
The Punjab and Haryana High Court today directed the Punjab Government to file a detailed affidavit about the amount paid by it to the Municipal Corporation, Amritsar, in lieu of the excise duty arrears payable by it to the civic body.
Six get 3-yr RI in kidney scam
Amritsar, March 27
The local court today sentenced six persons to rigorous imprisonment for three years here. Charges have been framed against 16 persons, while 14 have been declared Proclaimed Offenders.
Hailstorm hits crops in Fazilka-Jalalabad
Chandigarh, March 27
Heavy damage has been caused to the rabi crops, including wheat, in the Fazilka-Jalalabad belt of Ferozepore district as a hailstorm accompanied with fast-blowing winds hit the area this afternoon. It is the second time in the past 72 hours that a hailstorm has lashed the crops, most of which are at the harvesting stage.
Principal attacked for not allowing copying
Amritsar, March 27
A member of the panchayat of village Saidpur here today allegedly attacked the Principal of Government Senior Secondary School for not allowing copying to his relative.
Attack on wildlife warden: police fails to nab assailants
Hoshiarpur, March 27
Even after a week, when two armed youths attacked a former honorary wildlife warden, Hoshiarpur, and injured critically his security guard, the police has failed to arrest the assailants.
Corruption charges against 2 officers
Ropar, March 27
An NGO, Performance Association, Punjab, levelled allegations of corruption against the Medical Officer and the Public Family Welfare Department officer today. The NGO alleged that the two officers concerned demanded money to allow them to perform a play against drug abuse under the Central Government scheme. It also submitted a complaint in this regard to the Civil Surgeon, Ropar, Mr Y.P. Singla.
Four killed, 39 hurt in road mishap
Moga, March 27
Four persons were killed and 39 injured when a bus went out of control after colliding with another bus near Samalsar today.
Robber’s arrest gives police hope
Abohar, March 27
The police hopes to solve some highway petrol station robberies committed during the past three years in this subdivision with the arrest of Mukhtiar Singh of 49RB village in Raisinghnagar.
One injured in jail clash
Amritsar, March 27
One Gurpal Singh Pala, a notorious criminal, was injured in the clash on the high-security Amritsar Central Jail premises when he was being taken to court for hearing. He was attacked by accomplices of another notorious criminal Paramjit Singh Pamma.
Students discuss their English paper at Patel School in Rajpura at the end of the CBSE examination on Monday.
— Photo by J.S. Virdi |
Plea to make Sanskrit compulsory
Amritsar, March 27
The Vedas contain knowledge not only about dharma (religion) but also about modern science and technology. Thus, there is a great need to understand the Vedas in their original form written in Sanskrit. These observations were made by Dr R.S. Bawa, Registrar of Guru Nanak Dev University.
Seminar on network technologies opens
Amritsar, March 27
A three-day national seminar-cum-workshop on “Network technologies” started at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Auditorium of Guru Nanak Dev University here today. The Vice-Chancellor, Dr S.P. Singh, inaugurated the workshop.
Annual function at school
Patiala, March 27
Dhudial Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Bishan Nagar, organised its annual prize distribution function on the school premises here today.
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