In Brief

Sales Tax raid at Sttallone Manors resort
A team of sales tax officers on Friday raided the famous Sttallone Manors resort located at Pakhowal road. As per the information,the resort was giving one third of the tax against the actual liability. It needs to be mentioned that resorts are paying 12.5% tax on catering and 4% luxury tax. The department is working out the tax penalty,which is expected to be in lakhs. Assistant excise and taxation commissioner H.P S Ghotra led the raiding team.

Teachers’ deputation meets Minister
A deputation of the members of the Association of the Punjab School Education Board-Affiliated Schools on Friday met Dr Upinderjit Kaur,Education MInister,Punjab,under the presidentship of Rajinder Sharma and discussed the problems being faced by the affiliated schools because of the de-affiliation ordered by the school board. The Education Minister assured them that their problems would be sorted out as early as possible.

Annual function held at MGM Public school
MGM Public school organised its annual function on Friday. Dr Upinderjit Kaur,Education Minister,Punjab,was the chief guest on the occasion. While Kuldeep Singh,additional deputy commissioner,presided over the function. The students presented a colourful cultural programme. About 250 meritorious students were awarded on the occasion. Ashok Kumar Setia,Director,Academics,of the school and Gajjan Singh,chairman of the managing committee,were also present there.

Surya Roshni launches new tubelights
Surya Roshni lights,dealing in domestic and consumer lights,on Thursday launched 2-feet and 4-feet tubelights. These can be used in drawing rooms,offices,shops,hospitals and hotels. Surya has also launched a new range of downlighters for CFL for use in residential and commercial applications.