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Pained at state govt’s indifference
Ludhiana, July 26
Though the Kargil war heroes were compensated well by the Union Government, their families are bitter that they have not been given their due by the state government.
Gurvinder Kaur, widow of Hav Darshan Singh, at Iraq village
in Samrala. Photo: Gurminder Singh Grewal
Village remembers native son’s sacrifice
Payal (Ludhiana), July 26
Harjit Kaur, a resident of Ghudani village near here, is proud of her son, Sukhchain Deep, who was killed in action in the Battalic sector during the Kargil war. His martyrdom, besides bring fame to his family, has also “elevated” the village’s status.
Sukhchain Deep
Residents line up to go under the knife
Ludhiana, July 26
The trend of undergoing plastic surgery to improve one’s personal appearance is fast catching on among city residents. Increasing number of both men and women with sunken eyes, wrinkled skin and other physical “imperfections” caused by aging or other factors are going in for cosmetic procedures to get a facelift.
CM’s pony dead
Ludhiana, July 26
A miniature pony of a European breed from Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal’s stud farm died at the hospital of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) today. The pony was undergoing treatment at this hospital for the past three days.
Liquor vends continue to run illegally
 Ludhiana, July 26
Despite repeated claims made by the top brass of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) that it would not let any person encroach upon government land, two liquor vends situated near Sunet and Chawni Mohalla continue to run their businesses even now.
A liquor vend set up on a footpath near Chawni Mohalla. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Global Warming/Climate Change Day Today
Cash-rich city contributes maximum to global warming
Freyon gas from ACs damaging ozone shield
Ludhiana, July 26
Unaffected by the alarming trends presented by environmentalists, residents in the industrial hub of the state continue to enjoy luxurious lives and the city emits the maximum amount of freyon gas, infamous for adding to the depletion of the earth’s ozone shield. The gas is used in air conditioners (ACs) and refrigerators.
Air-conditioners emit freyon gas, which is infamous for adding to the depletion of the ozone shield.
Air pollution double the permissible limit
Ludhiana, July 26
Vehicles are one of the major contributors of air pollution, and incidentally, Ludhiana has over 11.78 lakh of them, as per the data procured from the police department till July last year.
11.78 lakh and counting
Ludhiana has the highest per capita vehicles in the region, adding to air pollution. A Tribune photograph
Cases of lung cancer on the rise
Ludhiana, July 26
High pollution level seems to be a choking factor for many and is a big reason for the increasing number of lung cancer cases in the city, said Dr Devinder Singh Sandhu, a city-based haematologist and oncologist.
Name in counselling list, yet student denied admission
Ludhiana, July 26
Jasveen Kaur, a student from Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, here, has levelled allegations that besides her name in the third counselling list sent by Panjab University, Chandigarh, for B.Com part I, the authorities at the Government College for Women "denied" her admission.
Wrong policies to blame: Engineers
Ludhiana, July 26
Engineers working with the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and the Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL), the erstwhile Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB), today observed a two-hour pen-down and tool-down strike to lodge their protest against the “delaying tactics” of the Punjab government towards the proposed 1,320 MW thermal power plant under the state sector.
UGC grants Rs 10.41 lakh for research project
Ludhiana, July 26
Lameness is a herd problem of dairy animals with serious implications on production and reproduction of animals. About 90-99 per cent cases of lameness in dairy animals occur due to foot lesions. These may cause about 10 per cent decrease in milk yield, about 40 days increase in calving to conception period and inter-calving period may be extended by over two months. On the other hand, foot lesions cause severe pain and discomfort to the animals so lameness has been considered as an issue of animal welfare.
Innovative cookery contest for student-teacher chef
Ludhiana, July 26
The hotel management department of GGN Institute of Management and Technology (GGNIMT) organised an innovative cookery contest “Student-Teacher Chef Competition” today. Congress MLA Jasbir Singh Khangura was the chief guest.
Dignitaries being offered delicacies at GGNIMT in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
‘Contaminated water, unscreened blood main cause of hepatitis’
Ludhiana, July 26
Using contaminated water and unscreened blood are the main causes of Hepatitis A and E. This was said by Dr Ajit
Sood, professor and head of gastroentrology department, of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, while addressing a press conference here in his
OPD.
Dr Ajit Sood at a press conference in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Dist administration spurs civic bodies into action
Ludhiana, July 26
In the wake of threat of outbreak of dengue and other rainy season diseases, the district administration on Monday asked the Municipal Corporation as well as officials of other civic bodies in the district to take effective preventive measures.
Kargil Diwas observed at SDP School
Ludhiana:
Kargil Diwas was observed at SDP School. The day commemorated India's success in the battle at Kargil. It was dedicated to the Indian Army. The students were made aware about the contributions of defence forces for the security of the nation. As many as 30 students participated in slogan-writing competition held during the event.
‘Work towards making PAU indispensable’
Ludhiana, July 26
Punjab Agricultural University's role for ushering in an era of green revolution and transforming the food deficit country into food sufficient one has been well recognised. This was stated by PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon, while addressing a felicitation function, organised by the PAU Employees Union here today.
CS International students excel
Mandi Gobindgarh, July 26
Students of C.S. International School brought laurels to the institution by winning medals in ‘India open International Table Soccer championship 2011’, held at Golden Bell Public School, Mohali, from July 22 to 24.
Stolen property worth Rs 4.25 cr recovered, seven arrested
Mandi Gobindgarh, July 26
With the arrest of seven members of a gang of hardcore criminals operating in the state of Punjab,
Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pardesh (UP) and Rajasthan, the police has recovered stolen property worth Rs 4.25
crore, DGP PS Gill disclosed this at a press conference here today.
Punjab Police DGP PS Gill (centre) flanked by IG (Jalandhar Zone) Ishwar Singh (on his left) addressing a press conference at Mandi Gobindhgarh on Monday. Photo Bhushan Sood
Five LPG cylinders, cash stolen from two houses
Ludhiana, July 26
Five LPG cylinders and Rs 33,000 cash were stolen from two houses under Merado Chowki, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dhandran road, here last night. The police is investigating into the matter and no case has been registered so far.
Couple killed in road mishap
Khanna July 26
Two family members, including husband and wife, were killed in a road accident on the
Delhi-Amritsar road near Khanna. According to information, Darshan Singh (67), a retired teacher, was going with his wife Gurmel
Kaur, on a motorcycle.
2-yr RI for selling adulterated curd
Ludhiana, July 26
The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Ludhiana Balwinder Kumar has sentenced Khushwinder Singh of Khusdil Sweet Shop near Sahnewal for two-year rigorous imprisonment for selling adulterated curd.
BCM, Green Land School win
Ludhiana, July 26
BCM Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar in the girls U-14 category, Green Land Senior Secondary School, Jalandhar bypass branch, in the U-19 group, and Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, BRS
Nagar, in the U-17 section, emerged champions in the Ludhiana Inter-School Chess Tournament for girls being organised by the Punjab Education Department at Bharatiya Vidya Mandir Senior
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Girls during the Inter-School Chess Tournament in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Raikot (Ludhiana), July 26
