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Gift of life for dad
Ludhiana, June 19
Giving a whole new meaning to the father-child relationship, Varinderjit Kaur of Chak Kalan village has set an extraordinary example that even nature will stop and rethink.
It’s fathers’ day
today: Varinderjit Kaur, who donated a part of her liver, to her father Gurcharan
Singh. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Leaving best foot on sands of time
Ludhiana, June 19
“I do not want to go away from this world without giving it another Saroj Khan,” says veteran Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan.
In the city to launch her dance school, Saroj Khan Dance Academy, she says dance
is her life and passion.
Saroj Khan. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Coming up: High-resolution satellite data for city
Ludhiana, June 19
The city will now come under high-resolution satellite data, which will show each individual’s property clearly to the municipal corporation (MC).
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Cocktail of style & social service
Ludhiana, June 19
Luxury and social service don’t usually go together, but Divya Dhanda is balancing both these with a finesse. She hosts exhibitions and trunk shows and is introducing fashion brands.
It’s battle over land
Shooting range or park — that’s the question
 Ludhiana, June 19
A huge chunk of land, measuring 5,100 square yards and worth Rs 20 crore, at BRS Nagar here has become a bone of contention between residents, municipal corporation functionaries and local politicians, who want the land to be used for different purposes.
The land at Sunet, which has become a bone of contention. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Rs 100 cr grant for renovation of ponds
Mullanpur Dakha, June 19
The Central government sanctioned Rs 100 crore for the renovation of village ponds in Punjab on the pattern adopted by Manpreet Singh
Ayali, chairman of the zila parishad, Ludhiana, under the Nirmal Jal Gram Yojna.
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Students look at prospectuses to take admission to different courses at the
Khalsa College in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo:Inderjeet Verma |
Laying of Gas Pipes
Farmers meet DC
Ludhiana, June 19
Farmers of villages falling under Samrala Division and representatives of the Bharti Kisan Union, Punjab, met Deputy Commissioner Rahul Tewari here today.
Youth Cong begins drive against drugs
Phillaur, June 19
All-India Youth Congress president
Rajiv Satav has launched a campaign against drug abuse, for which five villages from each district in the country will be identified.
13-year-old needs help
Ludhiana, June 19
Financial constraints faced by the family of a 13 year-old boy, suffering from a painful condition of chest, is forcing him to live in misery, as he is not able to afford the treatment.
Thanks dad for everything
 Ludhiana, June 19
The greatest gift I have ever had from God is my Dad!
The third Sunday of June is marked as the Father’s Day and is celebrated all
over the world as a mark of love, respect and thanksgiving to the most special
man in our lives-our father. The man, with all his virtues and moral values
nourishes our development. He spends his hard-earned money on us so that we get
a better education as well as better facilities in all aspects of our life. But
he never asks us anything in return.
Flood control rooms to be set up
Ludhiana, June 19
The district administration will be setting up flood control rooms at the district headquarters and the subdivisional level to monitor the flood situation during monsoon.
Master town plan a hoax, says industry
Mandi Gobindgarh, June 19
Many fingers were raised over the master town plan during a joint meeting of officials, industrialists and traders here.
Pensioners celebrate foundation day
Ludhiana, June 19
The Pensioners’ Bhawan Management celebrated the eighth foundation day of Pensioners Bhawan here today.
Pensioners/family pensioners and their dependents from all over the district
participated in the celebrations. PK Khandelwal, deputy general manager, Union
Bank of India (regional office), Ludhiana, was the chief guest on the occasion.
BR Kaushal, chairman of the Pensioners' Information Centre Management Committee, addresses the gathering on the eighth foundation day in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Literature on livestock animals released
Ludhiana, June 19
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and minister for animal husbandry, fisheries and dairy development Gulzar Singh Ranike released the first issue of Pashudhan Gyan Vigyan here.
Doctors form association
Ludhiana, June 19
The homoeopathic doctors from all over the state working under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) met at Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College here and decided to form an association, which has been named the NRHM Homoeopathic Medical Officers Association.
Two more stolen cars recovered
Jagraon, June 19
The Jagraon city police yesterday recovered two more cars from the kingpin of the 24-member gang of car thieves, from whom the police recovered six luxury cars on May 31.
Two vehicle thieves nabbed
Ludhiana, June 19
Varinder Kumar, alias Vicky, of Shanti Vihar at Bhamia village, and Rajan Kumar, alias Denny, of Basant Vihar Colony at Haibowal, were arrested last evening.
One held with 6 gm smack
Mullanpur Dakha, June 19
The police arrested a youth for possessing 6 gms of smack last evening.
6 kg opium seized
Jagraon, June 19
The police today arrested a youth and recovered 6 kgs of opium from his possession.
Mahajan Juniors, Super Club manage victories
Ludhiana, June 19
Mahajan Juniors and Super Club recorded victories in their respective matches in the 15th Chaman Lal Malhotra Cricket Cup Tournament (U-14) being played at the MGM Public School, Dugri, here today.
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