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TAXMAN COMETH
Seven business premises surveyed
Ludhiana, September 23
After a halt of nearly two months, the income tax department has once again geared up for surveys and raids. Nearly 150 companies are on the list of the department and the proceedings have begun from today.
Man dies of H1N1, another tests positive
Ludhiana, September 23
Mandher Singh (51), who was tested positive for swine flu, died yesterday at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
Babri verdict delay comes as relief for cops
Ludhiana, September 23
The Supreme Court’s decision to delay the high court judgment on the Babri Masjid issue till September 28 has given a much-needed breather to the police. Its concern was heightened by the fact that the verdict was due to be pronounced on Friday, the day when Muslims gather at Jama Masjid in the old city to offer ‘namaz’ (prayers).
Villages on alert as Sutlej swells
Ludhiana, September 23
Following a sudden surge in the water level of the Sutlej last evening, the district administration has put villages located near the Garhi-Mattewara dhussi bundh on high alert.
’84 Riots
Body seeks relief for all affected families
Ludhiana, September 23
The Danga Peerit Welfare Society, Punjab, has called for implementation of the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court with regard to immediate allotment of residential houses/booths to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in letter and spirit.
Surjit Singh, president, Danga Peerit Welfare Society, Punjab, addresses mediapersons
in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Government staff strike hits work
 Ludhiana, September 23
Visitors to various public offices were inconvenienced as public work was boycotted by government employees, who observed a pen-down strike under the banner of the Punjab State Ministerial Services Union here today.
Visitors had to return from the Suvidha Centre following a strike by government employees in Ludhiana on
Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Ethiopia invites farmers to cultivate land
Samrala, September 23
Ethiopian minister Mehreteab Mulugeta has said the his government will provide guarantee of life and property to those investors from India, mainly from Punjab, who invest in that country in agriculture sector.
Chhapar drowns in festive colour
Chhapar/Ludhiana, September 23
Woven in the rainbow colours of festivity, hundreds of devotees of “Naag Devta” from Malwa region offered prayers at the Guha Marhi on the concluding day of three-day Chappar Mela at Chappar village of Ludhiana district.
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| A view of the Chhapar Mela; and a man sells Chinese balloons.
Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Wave Cinema owner fined
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11,500
Ludhiana, September 23
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered the owner of Wave Cinema, Westend Mall, to pay Rs 11,500 to a person whose stereo was stolen from their parking, when he went there to see a movie.
Ayodhya Case Verdict
400 cops take out flag march
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 23
To instil sense of security and confidence among residents of the region inhabited by members of two communities waiting for the verdict on the Ayodhya case, a convoy of at least 30 vehicles carrying about 400 cops organised a flag march in localities falling under jurisdiction of Amargarh police circle.
The police holds flag march in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
INIFD students try hand at clay pottery
 Ludhiana, September 23
A six-day workshops “India Haat” on photography, pottery and sculpture making is being organised at International Institute of Fashion Design. The workshop will help students discover and express their individual style of creativity.
Students of INIFD learn pottery during a creative workshop in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Plywood prices head north
Ludhiana, September 23
Prices of commercial and waterproof plywood have gone up by 5 and 8 per cent, respectively, following an increase in the prices of raw material.
CMC doc delivers lectures in Oz
Ludhiana, September 23
Dr Jeyaraj D Pandian, professor of neurology at Christian Medical College (CMC), delivered a series of lectures in Melbourne recently.
Vet scientist gets scholarship
Ludhiana, September 23
Dr Jasbir Singh Bedi, assistant professor in the department of veterinary public health of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, has been awarded the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship-2010 by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK.
PAU Notes
Newsletter out
Ludhiana, September 23
The Entomology Club at the PAU brought out a semi-annual newsletter-Entomology Reporter which was released by Dr Manjit Singh Kang, Vice-Chancellor, today.
From Colleges
Teachers awarded
Ludhiana, September 23
On the second day of Koshish Intra-Institutional Cultural Festival of Punjab College of Technical Education
(PCTE), the highlight was the “best teacher” award function, in which 10 teachers from various schools of the region were selected. Dr KNS Kang, director-general,
PCTE, gave away awards to teachers.
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