54 from Dubai land at airport

Mohali: As many as 54 passengers travelled by an air bubble flight from Dubai to Chandigarh on Wednesday. The flight arrived at 3.04 pm. The passengers, who were mostly from Punjab and nearby states, will reach their districts under the supervision of the respective state government representatives. TNS

Six booked for taking ‘goonda tax’

Dera Bassi: The police have booked six persons on the charge of levying ‘goonda tax’ on traders bringing carcasses to meat plants. Assistant Inspector Satinder Singh said they received information that Bittu Gajjar, a resident of Kheri Gujran, and Gopi, from Mahmadpur village and their unidentified accomplices were collecting ‘goonda’ tax from suppliers who brought carcasses to meat plants. On Tuesday night, ASI Satveer Singh and his team raided the spot, but the suspects fled from the scene, leaving their motorcycles behind. The police have seized three bikes and have begun investigation. TNS

PSPCL lauds field officers

Patiala: PSPCL CMD A Venu Prasad on Wednesday appreciated the services and role of field officers/officials of the PSPCL for providing uninterrupted 24X7 power supply to healthcare institutions, hospitals and quarantine centres since the lockdown. The CMD said despite Covid-19, the PSPCL had been providing eight hours uninterrupted power supply to its 14 lakh agricultural tubewell consumers during paddy season. TNS

Tribune founder remembered

Chandigarh: The Tribune Employees Union paid respects to the founder of The Tribune, Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, on his 122nd death anniversary here on Wednesday. The function was held virtually, with a majority of the employees of The Tribune Group joining in through a live session on a social media platform. Office-bearers of the union paid floral tributes to the great philanthropist. TNS

Virtual roundtable discussion

Patiala: Chitkara University on Wednesday organised a virtual roundtable discussion “Recalibrate 2020 — Getting the youth of Punjab industry ready for the post-Covid world”. Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh chaired the discussion. Officials said the one-hour discussion revolved around ideas to prepare graduating students of the state for the post-Covid world. TNS

Stone laid for panchayat ghars

Mohali: Balbir Singh Sidhu, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Punjab, laid the foundation stone for panchayat ghars to be constructed in five villages — Bakarpur, Kurri, Saneta, Gobindgarh and Mauli Baidwan — at Rs1.25 crore under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan. Sidhu said each modern panchyat ghar would be constructed in 2,300 sq ft area and will have a hall, sarpanch’s office, IT room, kitchen and pantry among others. TNS