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Body goes unnoticed
for 3 days at Civil Hospital
Parts bitten off by dogs, rats
Ludhiana, January 3
In a shocking incident, the mutilated body of a middle-aged man was found three days after it had been lying in a room adjacent to the OPD of the local Civil Hospital here today.
The matter came to light when a stray dog was found running away with a part of the body in its mouth. Parts of the body had been devoured by rats and dogs.
MC belatedly fixes caved-in part of Mall Road
Ludhiana, January 3
That municipal corporation employees get back into action only after pressure is put on them appears to be evident from the fact that, after sleeping over it the whole day, the staff eventually got to work on repairing the caved-in section of the busy Mall Road. This was after The Tribune made enquiries with civic officials about the matter.
The caved-in portion of the Mall Road that was plugged late on Monday evening. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Bomb Hoax: Massive search at rly station
Ludhiana, January 3
Tension gripped the city today following the arrest of Sikh hardliner Baljit Singh Daduwal from
Mansa. Daduwal and his 60 supporters were arrested following a clash with the police at Bhikhi village in Moga yesterday.
Cops check bags of passengers at the railway station in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
City colder than Shimla
Ludhiana, January 3
The maximum temperature in the city came down to 10.9°C here today, less than Shimla (14.9°C), forcing residents to layer themselves with warm woollen clothes. Though the minimum temperature did not see major downfall (8.9°C), the difference between the minimum and maximum temperatures has been reduced during the past three-four days.
A group of poor people warm their hands on a bonfire in chilly weather in the city. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Woollens’ sale spurts
Ludhiana, January 3
With cold wave sweeping the city and mercury dipping further, the sale of caps, gloves and mufflers has seen a sudden boost. Apart from protecting one from the chilling winds, these also add a zing of glamour to the winter wear. Be it a formal, routine or office outfit, they add a touch of élan to it.
With mercury dipping further, sale of woollens has increased in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Teen dies after setting himself afire
Ludhiana, January 3
A 16-year-old boy was suspected of have committed suicide today by setting himself ablaze after pouring kerosene on himself at his home in the city’s Dugi (phase V) locality.
Land allotment for police
Shopkeepers meet Mayor
Ludhiana, January 3
In order to lodge their protest against the allotment of land to the Police Department by the Municipal Corporation (MC) for the construction of the former's building, shopkeepers of the Sukhdev market met the Mayor to reconsider this decision.
Broken electricity poles not replaced
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
January 3
Contrary to the expectations of residents in general and
consumers in particular, officials undertaking installation and
maintenance of paraphernalia used in transmission of electricity have
failed to become serious about the safety of public even after the
constitution of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (Powercom). What
to talk of reviving the practice of providing protective devices,
including galvanised conductor to serve as earth, the authorities have
failed to get broken poles, conductors and transformers replaced with
proper devices.
Children play under a damaged electric pole on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road near Ahmedgarh. Photo by writer
REPORTERS’ DIARY
Grandmother — a friend, guide
Grandmothers can be a friend, philosopher and a guide. While we see things scientifically, they see them through their experience. While children in the family were shivering with cold and their mothers were suggesting ways like using heaters and blowers to keep them warm, the grandmother of the family said the solution was very simple. “There was no need to use these electric equipment. Just eat foods that will keep you warm,” said the grandmother.
From Schools
Annual function
 LUDHIANA:
The Amrit-Indo Canadian Academy was abuzz with activity throughout the day, as it celebrated its annual function, along with the martyrdom of sahibzadas and their grandmother Mata Gujri here on Monday. The congregation began with the recitation of shabads, kavishri and poems by students of various classes in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib.
Tiny tots of Lovely Lotus Playway celebrate New Year in Ludhiana on Monday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
A Salman fan to the core
Ludhiana, January 3
Nineteen-year-old Sagar is a big fan of Bollywood star Salman Khan. But not just another fan - he dresses up like the “Dabanng” Khan, walks like him, talks like him and even believes
that he is the superstar’s biggest fan.
DC asks officials to redress public grievances
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, January 3
Taking cognizance of reports of alleged inconvenience and harassment caused to the public due to encroachment of roads and diversion of domestic supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for commercial purposes, the Deputy Commissioner (DC),
Sangrur, has directed officials concerned to take necessary action to redress grievances of the public.
Encroachment outside MC office
Ludhiana, January 3
Though the municipal corporation authorities are claiming to remove the encroachments, a religious organisation today constructed a gate towards the compound of the civic body headquarters at Mata Rani
Chowk.
Gate of a temple being constructed along a compound wall of the MC head office
in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
‘Kirat Carnival’ to promote work culture among youth
Ludhiana, January 3
The Sukrit Trust has initiated a movement to promote work culture among the youth of Punjab under the banner “Kirat Carnival 2011” to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr Inderjeet Singh, former chairman, Punjab and Sind Bank.
Elephant killed in road mishap
Was being ‘illegally’ taken to UP
Ludhiana, January 3
A female elephant was killed in a road accident when a speeding truck hit it near Radoaur
(Haryana) while it was being "illegally" taken to Uttar Pradesh (UP) by a “mahout”.
Kamruddin, the person who was taking it to UP from Haryana, was also injured in the accident and was admitted to hospital.
Developmental works inaugurated
Ludhiana, January 3
In order to find a solution to the long pending problem of sewerage on the Naulakha Cinema road, municipal corporation (MC) councillor from ward number 35, Parminder Mehta inaugurated the work of laying sewerage lines in the area.
Govt failed on all fronts: DYC chief
Ludhiana, January 3
District Youth Congress (DYC) president Dimple Rana today exhorted the party cadres to mobilise people against “misgovernance” and “failures” of the state government.
New IMA team installed
Ludhiana, January 3
The IMA team-2010 organised the installation ceremony of the new team of
IMA, Ludhiana, yesterday at the IMA house in
BRS Nagar.
Camp to educate cadets on social evils ends
Ludhiana, January 3
A 10-day ATC camp at the Khalsa College for Women, which started here on December 26 under the guidance of Commandant Lt Col Subhash
Sehgal, concluded here today.
PAU Notes
Training for beekeepers
LUDHIANA: The Directorate of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU), will hold a state-level training-cum-workshop on January 5 at the Kairon Kisan Ghar for members of Progressive Beekeepers’ Association
(PBA) of Punjab. Briefing about the programme, Dr MS Gill, director of extension education,
PAU, said registration of the event would be held at 10 am at the venue of the
programme.
Unfulfilled promises put off residents
Ludhiana, January 3
A recent survey conducted by the management section of Ludhiana Group of Colleges has revealed that the list of unfulfilled promises made by leaders was quite long.
Republic Day
Cultural committee constituted
Ludhiana, January 3
With an aim to put up a good show on the Republic Day, Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Rahul Tewari constituted a special cultural committee, which would be headed by Additional Deputy Commissioner SR
Kaler.
VC overviews varsity’s accomplishments
Ludhiana, January 3
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Vice-Chancellor, Dr Manjit Singh Kang at a meeting with deans, directors and other officials of the university had an overview of
the accomplishments of PAU in agricultural research, education and transfer of technology during 2010.
Expert dwells on advances in robotic surgery
Ludhiana, January 3
Dr Inderbir Singh Gill, professor and head of laparoscopic and robotics surgery from Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, USA, delivered a lecture on “Recent advances in robotics and laparoscopic surgery” at DMCH yesterday.
Seminar on de-addiction
Ludhiana, January 3
A special seminar on de-addiction was organised yesterday at Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle
(GGSSC) on the foundation day celebrations of the circle.
Akali Dal (Delhi) burns govt’s effigy
Ludhiana, January 3
Led by Jaswinder Singh Balliewal, Gurmeet Singh Mundian, Gurdeep Singh Gosha and Balwinder Singh
Bhullar, activists of Akali Dal (Delhi) today held a protest demonstration and burnt an effigy
of the Punjab government at the Clock Tower Chowk here.
Vet varsity cancels youth festival
Ludhiana, January 3
The Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, has cancelled the youth festival, which was scheduled in the first week of January. The decision was taken due to the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh, a student of fourth year of BVSc & AH Programme.
PCTE students bring laurels
Ludhiana, January 3
Ragini Khanna, a student of MBA of the Punjab College of Technical Education
(PCTE), Ludhiana, has bagged gold medal and Shikha Goyal of the same batch has bagged the overall bronze medal in the university examinations conducted by Punjab Technical University
(PTU), Jalandhar.
40 families get ‘Shagan scheme’ cheque
Amloh, January 3
Forty beneficiaries of the Amloh block were given the “Shagan scheme” cheque of Rs 15,000 today..
Lukewarm response to trials
Ludhiana, January 3
A small number of aspirants turned out to attend the first day of the trials being held at different venues here today. These trials are being conducted by the sports department, Ludhiana, to select the district teams for men and women for the forthcoming Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Punjab State Games to be held in February.
Aspirants on the first day of the trials for the Shaheed-e-Azam Sardar Bhagat Singh Punjab State Games in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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