Punjab Diary: Baggage in fertiliser sack
Ferozepur: An image of a teen standing on the airport along with his baggage has gone viral. Sarcastically, the youth belongs to Jang village in Mamdot block of Ferozepur district. He was seen utilizing an empty fertiliser sack to hold his baggage, which triggered a debate among the many Punjabi neighborhood. Was his monetary place such that he couldn’t afford a bag or it was only a fashion assertion? Although the reason being not clear, it has dropped at fore the precise state of affairs on this border state the place each second teen is aspiring to go overseas. “It’s beg, borrow or steal. Punjabi youths are attempting to go overseas in the hunt for greener pastures,” mentioned Ranjan Sharma, a social activist.
Ministers workers not lower than VIPs
Patiala: The non-public workers of the Cupboard ministers really feel at least VIPs themselves. Every time somebody calls ministers, they ask for introduction and wish to know the form of work or info wanted. Just lately, two such staffers connected with two completely different ministers suggested to ‘drop the story’. “I can advise you a greater story, which may have a constructive influence on everybody,” they mentioned. They’re additionally typically seen buying with heavy safety pressure, courtesy-local cops. “Chai sey zyaada ketli garam hai (kettle is hotter than the tea inside),” quipped a senior IAS officer.
5-star kitchen in workplace
Chandigarh: The federal government has been constantly speaking about adopting austerity measures. Nonetheless, just a few officers appear to have given two hoots to the orders. An IAS officer, who took over as a CEO of one of many authorities companies just a few months in the past, has actually constructed a five-star kitchen in his Chandigarh-based workplace by spending a hefty quantity. Even a particular prepare dinner has been employed for Sahib. An elaborate menu is learn out to the ‘boss’ each morning comprising South Indian meals, bean to cup espresso machine and fish or rooster.
8-year-old position mannequin for a lot of
Muktsar: Puradab Kaur, an eight-year-old woman from Malout, has absolutely turn out to be a job mannequin for a lot of. She has turn out to be the ‘youngest one to put in writing a travelogue’ as per the India Guide of Data. Just lately, she wrote a travelogue “Strolling on clouds” based mostly on her worldwide academic tour of Nepal. This little woman is a granddaughter of poet Mangal Madaan and Kulwant Kaur.
Robust time for ‘langar’ organisers
Muktsar: Numerous ‘langars’ (neighborhood kitchens) had been organised in and round Muktsar on Maghi, however the organisers had a tricky coping with the plenty. Some langar organisers had been even heard interesting to the general public to keep up self-discipline and to not injury their tables and different gadgets. “We’ve got taken the whole lot on hire and these are to be given again to the tent home. We request you to face in a queue and never injury something,” introduced one of many langar organisers close to the bus stand right here.
MP’s loss of life shocked many
Jalandhar: Whereas many are shocked on the sudden demise of Jalandhar MP Santokh Chaudhary in the course of the ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ on Saturday, a Congress chief mentioned the parliamentarian had wonderful health degree. Former MLA Rajinder Beri, who was with Santokh, when he reviewed preparations at Khalsa School on Friday, mentioned Chaudhary ji climbed on the third ground with ease, the place the convention of Rahul Gandhi was slated to be held earlier. He additionally raised ‘Bharat Jodo’ slogans from the stage and walked briskly together with Rahul earlier than he collapsed, mentioned Beri.