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Punjab Roadways bus claims yet another life
Jagraon/Ludhiana, September 6
Days after two students lost their lives to speeding government vehicles in separate incidents, another young life was snuffed out this morning in Jagraon allegedly due to the negligence of Punjab Roadways staff.
Intruders rob woman of 70,000, gold rings
Ludhiana, September 6
Three men, said to be armed, fled with Rs 70,000 in cash and two gold rings after forcibly entering a house in Guru Nanak colony in Bhamian village and reportedly assaulting a woman residing there. The incident took place at around 8:30 am when she was alone at home.
A girl and her brother share an umbrella as rain lashed Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
2 held for using ex-MLA’s car no.
Ludhiana, September 6
The police arrested two young men for displaying the vehicle registration number allotted to a former SAD state legislator on their car. They were reportedly caught at a security checkpost near the city bus station late last night. Beside fake documents the police also found red a beacon for the vehicle.
Confusion over postponement of PSEB exam
Ludhiana, September 6
The late last evening decision of the Punjab State Education Board (PSEB) to postpone the first two semester examinations of Classes X and XII slated for today and tomorrow caused inconvenience to hundreds of students here today.
Rapist gets 10-yr term
Ludhiana, September 6
Court of Additional Sessions Judge Mohammad Gulzar has awarded 10-year imprisonment to Assa Ram, alias
Ashu, of New Prem Nagar, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, on the charges of abducting and raping a minor girl.
‘LIC going strong’
 Ludhiana, September 6
To mark the completion of 54 years of its existence on September 1, the LIC
(Ludhiana branch) chalked out a programme to reach out to its policy holders.
LIC employees launch new policies in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
45 years after Operation Gibraltar
Veterans recount 1965 war experiences
Ludhiana, September 6
As retired soldiers marked the 45th anniversary of the Indian army’s success in foiling Operation Gibraltar, the code name for Pakistan’s master plan to infiltrate Kashmir in 1965, Col
(retd) RS Sohi remembered the crucial role that water played in the faceoff between the two rivals.
Stones laid, buildings yet to come up
Colleges were proposed in 1979, 1992
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 6
Residents of the town and surrounding villages said they wanted top political leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister and former chief minister Capt Amrinder Singh, to pay a visit to MGMN Senior Secondary School during the Chhapar
Mela.
Foundation stones of colleges laid by the Late CM Beant Singh and CM Parkash Singh Badal at MGMN Senior Secondary School, Ahmedgarh, in 1992 and 1979, respectively. Tribune photos
From Colleges
Seminar
Ludhiana: A one-day international seminar on “International Business Strategies” was organised by the PG department of management and commerce at Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, today. Gurbir Singh, president, and principal Dr Charanjit Mahal welcomed esteemed resource persons.
From Schools
Teachers’ Day celebrated
Ludhiana: Sacred Heart, BRS Nagar, celebrated Teachers’ Day today. The function kicked off with poem recitation. A prayer dance was also held. A small skit was performed.
Crusade against gender inequality
Ludhiana, September 6
Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) today organised an interactive workshop on gender equality at CCIT Institute here under its ongoing "Santulan" campaign against sex-selective abortions. The campaign was launched by the religious outfit, headed by Ashutosh Maharaj, on July 11 this year, in a bid to create mass awareness and sensitisation against the social menace.
Same old sad story every monsoon
Come rains and the outbreak of water-borne diseases like cholera, jaundice and gastroenteritis become a regular feature here. The diseases, mostly afflicting the migrant population at slums, claim a number of lives every year, but the administration (read municipal corporation and health department) fail to learn any lesson from the tragic happenings.
Devotees at an ISKCON temple in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
 TRAFFIC SNARLS ON CITY ROADS
CMCH launches paediatric eye clinic
Ludhiana, September 6
The eye department at the Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) has introduced state-of-the-art paediatric ophthalmology services.
Trend analyst interacts with budding designers
Says fashion 99 pc research, 1 pc creativity
Ludhiana, September 6
India’s only trend forecast analyst, Harilien Sabharwal, was in the city to interact with budding designers of the National Institute of Fashion Design here today.
PTU VC meets foreign students
Ludhiana, September 6
Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Technical University Dr Rajneesh Arora today met foreign students studying in various institutes of Punjab College of Technical Education (PCTE).
Gate rallies by Powercom staff
Ludhiana, September 6
Employees of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPC) today held a gate rally at the City West division to mobilise support for the proposed one-day nationwide strike called by the central trade unions tomorrow.
Her heart beats for Punjabi music
“To me music is the manifestation of the mind in the highest level, a fine art – essentially contemplative and sophisticated art form. Living thousands of miles away in the UK, we find solace in our music which keeps us connected to our roots in Punjab,” maintains Prabhjyot
Kaur, young vocalist and practicing lawyer from Birmingham where she was born and raised.
Rajewal’s clarion call to farmers
‘Don’t pay for power, tubewell connections’
Khamano, September 6
Farmers in the state should neither pay their electricity dues, nor deposit payment for their tubewell connections.
Dance show for IAF families
Ludhiana, September 6
An enthralling dance show was staged by Saroj Khan’s dance academy, Dancing Spirit, as a goodwill gesture for Indian Air Force personnel and their families at the Air Force Station,
Halwara, yesterday.
Pashu Palan Mela from Sept 14
Ludhiana, September 6
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU),
Ludhiana, will hold the Pashu Palan Mela on September 14 and 15. This year the university is following the slogan- “Vigayanak Taknikan
Apnao, Pashu Palan Ton Munafa Vadhao.”
Kisan Mela at Ballowal Saunkhri on Sept 7
Ludhiana, September 6
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) will hold Kisan Mela at Regional Station (RS), Ballowal Saunkhri, Balachaur, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, on September 7.
Bank’s branch opened
Payal, September 6
Deputy general manager of the Oriental Bank of Commerce NK Chauhan inaugurated the 1,538th branch of the bank in the town here today.
Vet scientist dead
Ludhiana, September 6
Dr BS Gill, an eminent veterinary scientist of international repute and former Dean, College of Veterinary Science, Punjab Agriculture University,
Ludhiana, passed away on September 4.
Chemicals’ shop burgled
Ludhiana, September 6
Thieves struck at a chemicals’ shop near the Cheema Chowk here and decamped with cash. The matter came to light this morning.
Govt College for Women claim title
Ludhiana, September 6
Government College for Women (GCW), Ludhiana, won the Panjab University Inter-College Weightlifting Championship for the second consecutive year at Panjab University recently.
Winners of the weightlifting championship with their medals in
Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
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