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TRIBUNE SURVEY
Only God can prevent tragedy in Pindi Street
Ludhiana, May 12
It is just a chance that tragedy has not struck the Pindi Street, the main drug market of Ludhiana as also of Punjab. The narrow lanes and bylanes of the Pindi Street literally remain blocked, rather choked, during the day with a number of two-wheelers, bicycles and cycle-rickshaws remaining parked there for full day. 

The narrow Pindi Street which remains ‘choked’ with bicycles, cycle-rickshaws and scooters parked there for the entire day. — A Tribune photograph

‘Wonder drug’ for male child still sells
Ludhiana, May 12
In a bid to exploit the weakness of people to have a son, a local drug manufacturer is “guarantying” the birth of a male child after consumption of his medicine.

Beating the heat: A child plays with water as mercury soars in the region. — Photo Pardeep Tewari

Admn to honour 7 for bravery
Ludhiana, May 12
The District administration today decided to honour seven persons living in the neighbourhood of the hosiery unit in Khud Mohalla who had rushed to help the trapped workers on Saturday afternoon, soon after the fire broke out. 

Alert villager foils robbery
Sihar (Ludhiana), May 12
An alert villager from Sihar, about 7 km from here, foiled a robbery attempt in his house late last night

‘Tantrik samrat’ exposed
Ludhiana, May 12
It is a classic case of exploitation of gullible people, particularly those believing in supernatural powers, miracles and influence of evil powers. Taken in by massive publicity blitz by so called ‘tantriks’, thriving in the city and believing that they possess supernatural powers, Mr Parshottam Lal, an employee of the local milk plant here, fell prey to one such ‘tantrik’ and realised his ‘folly’ only when he had become poorer by Rs 4,200, without any of his problems having been solved.

Darkness at noon Ludhiana, May 12 Moderate showers this afternoon brought the much-needed respite from heat and suspended dust particles for the past two weeks. Ever since the beginning of the harvest season and stubble burning, people had been experiencing vision and respiratory problems. Freak weather forced Ludhiana residents to turn on lights at 4 pm on Monday afternoon. — Tribune photo Pradeep Tewari

COMMUNITY

Erratic power supply impeding diversification: BKU
Ludhiana, May 12
The Bharti Kisan Union (BKU)has called upon the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) authorities to ensure daily power supply of at least eight hours. It has said that erratic power supply is affecting diversification process and negating the concerted efforts by the government to reduce area under paddy cultivation in the state.

Resentment among Cong leaders
Ludhiana, May 12
Resentment prevails among local Congress leaders over the shortlisting of some of the candidates for the post of the District Congress Committee president Ludhiana (urban) by the Pardesh Congress Committee President, Mr H.S. Hanspal. Mr Hanspal is learned to have submitted a list of four candidates to the AICC General Secretary, Ms Mohsina Kidwai.

CPM to join state-level rally
Ludhiana, May 12
The CPM has expressed solidarity with four Left parties and supported their decision to hold a state-level convention at Jalandhar on June 8 against the anti-people policies of the Union and Punjab Governments. This was stated at a meeting of the Punjab state committee of the party which met here under the presidentship of Mr Puran Singh Burj Mohar.

Death toll goes up to 10

5-year RI for four in assault case
Ludhiana, May 12
The ‘fast track court’ has sentenced Raghbir Singh, Jang Singh, Tarlochan Singh and Bhagat Singh, all residents of Bhadla village, to undergo five-year rigorous imprisonment each besides imposing a fine of Rs 1,000 on the accused, on the charges of kidnapping and causing grievous injury to a person of their village.

CULTURE

An evening dedicated to Shiv Batalvi
Ludhiana, May 12
A literary function entitled ‘‘Loki poojan Rabb mein tera birhara’’ dedicated to Shiv Kumar Batalvi, was organised by the Punjabi Culture Study Circle International (PCSCI) in collaboration with the Asian Club International (ACI) yesterday in the Central Hall of the local Government College for Women.

Ghazal evening

DMCH celebrates Nurse’s Day
Ludhiana, May 12
The Nurses’ Day was celebrated with fanfare by students of the Nursing College of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital at a function organised in the Dumra Auditorium today. The aim of the function was to generate awareness regarding AIDS. The day is celebrated in the memory of Florence Nightingale, who was born on this day.

BAMS doctors allege discrimination

Ludhiana, May 12 A state convention of the All India Integrated Medical Association, Punjab, was held at Hotel Baron this morning. The convention was held to safeguard the rights of qualified integrated medical practitioners. Delegates attend a state-level convention organised by the All India Integrated Medical Association Punjab, in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo Interjit Verma