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Toy glider crash scares residents
Ludhiana, July 7
The crash of a toy plain caused panic in Amar Pura colony here this morning.
The news of plain crash spread wild fire as panic residents took it as real
plain crash and rushed for safer shelter.
Spreading spirituality through music
Ludhiana, July 7
“The word Sufi has become a catchphrase for new generation singers who are liberally using the couplets of Sufi saints in their lyrics to get overnight publicity,” said Rabbi Shergill talking to Ludhiana Tribune.
The singer was in the city yesterday to promote his new album “Avengi Ja Nahin”.
Rabbi Shergill
Shortage of petrol leaves consumers fuming
Doraha (Sahnewal), July 7
The acute shortage of “normal” petrol at petrol stations mainly of Kohara and a few other stations of Doraha have put residents in a tizzy as they are left with no other option but to buy premium quality petrol which is much costlier as compared to the former.
Councillors on inauguration spree
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 7
Newly elected councillors are in great demand for inaugurating social and religious functions being organised by social organisations of various wards of the town.
While the organisers say they recognise all leaders at par, defeated candidates
prefer to keep away from such functions for obvious reasons.
Activists of the Naujwan Sabha along with a councillor during a religious ceremony at
Ahmedgarh. — A Tribune photograph
Italian cardiac surgeon in city
Ludhiana, July 7
World-renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Antonio Maria Calafiore is on a professional visit to Hero DMC Heart Institute (HDHI). Dr Calafiore is the Director of School of Specialisation in Cardiac Surgery, University of Catania, Italy. Referred to as the pioneer of advanced cardiac surgery and known for his expertise in dealing with cases of high-risk surgery, Dr Antonio will assist the team of surgeons in performing difficult and complicated procedures.
Woman commits suicide
Jaspal Bangar (Ludhiana), July 7
A woman, in her late twenties, committed suicide by allegedly jumping into the Sidhwan canal at around 12 noon yesterday. Shimla Puri SHO said “ The divers are searching for the body for the past several hours, however, it has not been traced as yet.
14-yr-old boy goes missing
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 7
Davinder Rikhi (14), alias Happy of Kanganwal village, near here went missing under mysterious circumstances on Saturday.
‘Politicians responsible for city’s mess’
Ludhiana, July 7
What is the contribution of politicians in the development of this industrial capital of Punjab. The answer is big no. The politicians of all hue have not even bothered to think about the welfare of this town. Those belonging to the Congress, Akali Dal and the BJP have failed to provide quality leadership in tackling the problems like unauthorised constructions, encroachments, chaotic traffic and improving the sanitary conditions of the town.
Karkara Rotary Club president
Ludhiana, July 7
S.P. Karkara, a retired IAS officer, has been appointed as president of the Rotary Club Ludhiana for the year 2008-09 at a function organised at Rotary
Bhawan.
MC wasting public money: Residents
Ludhiana, July 7
Recarpeting of Overlock Road by the municipal corporation without cleaning the area to be relaid has residents fuming who say the MC is wasting public money as the contractor is carrying out the work carelessly.
31 youth treated inhumanly in Dubai
Ludhiana, July 7
At least 31 Punjabi youth employed in an aluminum and a glass factory in Dubai have sought immediate help citing inhuman treatment being meted out to them.
25.2 kg poppy husk seized, 2 held
Jagraon, July 7
Amarjit Singh,alias Amba of Butedian Chhanna, and Gurprit Singh,alias Raju of
Kaimwala, were arrested by the Sudhar police on July 6 from near Hissowal village while they were going on their scooter (PB-08 AD-7091) About 25.20 kg of poppy husk was seized from their possession. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against them and the car impounded.
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Ludhiana, July 7
