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Undertrial in murder case shows the way
Ludhiana, July 5
“Positive thinking” propelled Rajnikant Pathak (21), an undertrial accused of murder, to impart computer education to other inmates of “Boston jail”, referred as an institute as the inmates falling in the 18-21 age group are either going to school or undergoing vocational training.
Godown sealed; insecticide worth Rs 2 cr seized
Ludhiana, July 5
The district agriculture department has sealed a godown of a prominent company for storing illegal insecticide worth Rs 2 crore in Transport Nagar.
Power Crisis
Farmers spend Rs 1,000 on generators everyday
Ludhiana, July 5
In the absence of the “promised” eight hours power supply to the agriculture sector, a large number of farmers in this part of the region are being forced to shell out on an average Rs 1,000 per day on diesel for getting good yield.
Police remand extended in RDX case
Ludhiana, July 5
The duty magistrate today extended the police remand of alleged terrorist Gukrdeep Singh till July 8. He is stated to be the brother of Bagga who stays in Germany and is an alleged terrorist.
Bank employees rally against privatisation
Nationwide strike on August 20
Ludhiana, July 5
At least 3,000 bank employees took part in a state-level rally, which is a part of the national campaign by employee unions to “save public sector banks”, here today.
Bank employees from all over Punjab participate in a state-level rally against privatisation in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph
Breakfast key to healthy diet, say PAU scientists
“Paranthas” more nutritious than bread
Ludhiana, July 5
Breakfast being the foundation of healthy diet helps in providing energy and other nutrients to an individual for the day.
Singh Sabha donates an ambulance to Sarabha Nagar gurdwara in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
IN SYNC: Students of Niritya Dance Academy perform on the concluding day of summer camp in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph |
Property dealer told to
refund Rs 23,200
Ludhiana, July 5
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered the owner of BR Real Estate to refund Rs 23,200 to a labourer, deposited by him for getting a plot.
New councillors flooded
with complaints
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 5
Overflowing sewage, inadequate water supply and unavailability of space for dumping garbage are the major problems that welcomed newly-elected councillors here. Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, SAD secretary general from Sangrur, said all problems would be solved in a phased manner once the council gets constituted.
Power tariff hike pinches industry
Ludhiana, July 5
Local industry and residents today condemned the hike in power tariff. Charanjit Singh Vishwakarma, president, United Cycle and Parts manufacturers Association, said the industry was already reeling under pressure due to hike in steel prices and other raw material.
Steel Prices
Secondary producers to blame: Industry
Ludhiana, July 5
The local industry has urged the government to control the prices of steel supplied by secondary steel producers of Mandi Gobindgarh and
Ludhiana.
Traders: Plaints of steel hoarding baseless
Ludhiana, July 5
The Ludhiana Iron Sheet Traders Association in its meeting discussed the current steel prices and the Steel Authority of India’s policy pertaining to
MoUs.
‘Smile Train’ flagged off
Doraha, July 5
Sidhu Hospital in association with the “Smile Train Express’, an international NGO, today launched a mobile unit for making those living in the remote areas aware of the cleft lip and palateremote problems.
Pulse polio drive for labourers
Ludhiana, July 5
The district health authorities will administer pulse polio drops to children of migrant labourers living in slums and other low-lying areas in the district. The drive will commence tomorrow and continue till July 8.
CM meets VCs, principals
Ludhiana, July 5
The CM, Parkash Singh Badal, convened a meeting of principals and vice-chancellors of the universities of Punjab at Chandigarh on July 3.
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Ludhiana, July 5
