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Closure of level crossing
Irked residents obstruct rail track for 2 hrs
Ludhiana, January 16
Hundreds of passengers aboard the 3LF Ludhiana-Ferozepur passenger train were stranded for more than two hours soon after the train departed from the Ludhiana railway station, as irate residents blocked the
Ludhiana-Ferozepur railway track near the Lodhi Club this morning.
Irate residents block the Ludhiana-Ferozepur railway track near the Lodhi Club to protest against the closure of a manned level crossing in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Balancing her future with dexterity
Doraha, January 16
Six-year-old Shhano is an epitome of utter poise as she balances herself on a wheel with the help of a long staff on the rope. She is neither crazy nor loves to perform such frightful acts for the sake of fun. “It is just for the sake of empty stomach,” she says.
A small girl puts her life to risk for the sake of a paltry sum of money. Photo by writer
Experts stress on reformation of agricultural policy
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 16
Showing concern over urbanisation of villages and large-scale migration of peasant families to cities during the past decades, agricultural economists of the region have called for immediate reformation of the agricultural policy and provision for rescuing debt-ridden marginal and small farmers.
Hosiery makers hit by illegal Chinese imports
Ludhiana, January 16
Hosiery products illegally imported from China have become a cause of concern for the city’s industry. As items that enter the country through proper channels attract antidumping duty these do not pose at threat to local manufacturers. However hosiery products flooding the grey market are proving to be troublesome for them.
Feast for parantha lovers
Ludhiana, January 16
UEI Global College organised the two-day food festival “Parantha Fest” here today.
The festival turned out to be a great feast for food lovers as paranthas from across the nation made way onto the tables on the premises of UEI Global College.
Students of UEI Global College prepare paranthas during the ‘Parantha Fest’ in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
 REPORTERS’ DIARY
Keeping votes in mind
Though usually the speed of recovery in the first phase of the year, which incidentally is the last of the financial year, is very fast, the situation is entirely different this year as the officials seem to be going slow. Probably due to the assembly elections ahead the political leaders do not want to annoy the voters for which directions have been given to the officials to go slow for recovery.
From Schools
Saplings planted
Ludhiana: Keeping in mind the motto, “My Earth My Duty”, versatile NCC cadets, cubs and bulbuls of Ryan International, Chandigarh road, participated in a tree plantation drive on Saturday. Around 181 students planted saplings in and around the school.
From Colleges
Placement Drive
LUDHIANA:
The Training and Placement Cell in collaboration with the Indian Society for Technical Education
(ISTE) Student’s Chapter of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology
(GNIMT) organised Campus Placement Drive by ICICI Securities for its MBA students here on Saturday. The ICICI Securities Limited, largest equity house in the country providing end-to-end solutions through the largest non-banking distribution channel selected six students for the post of relationships manager.
Canada-America Kabaddi Cup
Stage for Gurdas Mann’s performance shifted
Ludhiana, January 16
Intervention by representatives of various sports’ associations forced the Canada-America Kabaddi Cup organisers to shift the stage for the live
performance of Punjabi singer and actor Gurdas Mann at the Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
The kabaddi cup is slated for tomorrow and the noted singer would perform following the kabaddi matches.
Stage being set up for a musical show to be held during the Canada-America Kabaddi Cup at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Retd principal translates Mahabharata into Punjabi
Ludhiana, January 16
At this age, when majority of senior citizens prefer to lead a relaxed retired life, Dr Rajinderjit Kaur
Dhindsa, a retired principal, has just completed a prestigious assignment to translate about 700 pages of “The Mahabharata -- An inquiry in the human mind” -- a book written by Dr Badrinath
Chaturvedi, into Punjabi.
Rajinderjit Kaur Dhindsa and her daughter, Manpreet Sahota, with the book translated into Punjabi. A Tribune photograph
MC has no record of its project
Ludhiana, January 16
It is strange but true that the municipal corporation undergoing a financial crunch, which has siphoned more than Rs 16 crore to a contractor for the incomplete project of constructing an indoor stadium at Pakhowal, does not has the required record regarding the project. This certainly raises many eyebrows on the working of the civic body.
Irrigation dept sits over arrears of rent for 30 years
Ludhiana, January 16
Can a tenant continue to default in the payment of rent for over 20 years; and on the top of it, keep using electricity. water and sewerage facility for more that 30 years without paying a penny? If the case of an office of the canal lining division of the Irrigation Department, located in a part of the main office of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) here is any indication, the answer is yes.
Bagful of style
Ludhiana, January 16
Gone are the days when your hand bag was just a utility item, carrying all that stationery that you never seem to use, along with the ‘must-have’ cash and cards, your favourite lip
colour, that eye pencil you just cannot live without, your best friend-mirror, several keys and what not!
Over the years, the hand bag has come a long way, from being used for purely functional reasons to being a statement piece all on its own.
Protest in support of mid-day meal staff
Ludhiana, January 16
The Lok Sangharsh Committee, Punjab, and the NTUI members held a protest against rising inflation and in support of the mid-day meal workers at Chattar Singh Park here today.
The protesters burnt the effigies of the Centre and Punjab Governments and raised slogans in support of the mid-day meal workers of the state who are facing numerous problems.
Mystery shrouds undertrial’s death
Ludhiana, January 16
A 30-year-old undertrial died under mysterious circumstances at the Central Jail here on Friday.
The deceased, Gurmeet Ram, a resident of
Nawanshahr, was facing drug-peddling charges.
DMCH doctor awarded fellowship
Ludhiana, January 16
Dr Suman Puri, associate professor in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, was awarded the fellowship of the Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and of the Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India at the convocation held at Hyderabad.
Makar sankranti celebrated with fervour
Ludhiana, January 16
Sree Ayyappa Temple, Focal Point, Ludhiana, celebrated Makar sankranti with full fervour and enthusiasm.
The temple opened for darshan at 5 am, followed by Ganesh havan and other Vedic rituals.
The temple was beautifully decorated with flowers, lights and wore an amazing festive look.
Devotees take out a procession on the occasion of Makar sankranti in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
City girl bags laurels in seminar
Ludhiana, January 16
A city girl, Swastika Khosla, who is pursuing her final year of graduation in the Government College for Women made a mark at the three-day national seminar for young scholars to celebrate the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. The seminar was organised by the Centre of Swami Vivekananda Studies in ICSSR Complex, PU, Chandigarh, from January 10-12.
12-yr RI for drug trafficking
Ludhiana, January 16
KS Kang, Additional Sessions Judge, has sentenced Sarabjit Singh, a resident of Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, in a drug trafficking case. He was also sentenced to undergo 12-year rigorous imprisonment and pay Rs 1.5 lakh as fine.
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Wedding celebrations in Barewal village turned sour after a head-on collision late on
Saturday night between a milk tanker and a car on the Barewal road left four people, including three members of a family in the village, dead and three others injured.
Ludhiana, January 16
