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MC fails to rein in drivers
Ludhiana, August 6
The municipal corporation has failed to rein in those hired to drive its garbage trucks, which appear to have gone on a killing spree on the city’s streets. Despite oft repeated claims that the civic body has taken stringent measures to keep a check on its drivers, another life was lost by a rashly driven garbage truck on Saturday.
When the parents’ world fell apart
Ludhiana, August 6
Heartrending scenes were witnessed the house of Lokesh Mahengi, whose 18-year-old son, Akhilesh, was mowed down by a speeding garbage truck belonging to the municipal corporation near Samrala Chowk on Saturday.
Anger against MC spills on road
Ludhiana, August 6
Anger against officials of the municipal corporation spilled on the road as relatives along with friends of Akhilesh staged a dharna near the Samrala Chowk and blocked traffic for more than two hour.
Heavy rain takes its toll on city
 Ludhiana, August 6
A heavy spell of rain this afternoon took its toll on the city, with streets getting flooded and water entering houses in many parts of
Ludhiana.
A view outside the Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner’s residence which was submerged in
knee-deep water on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Dengue spreads its tentacles
Ludhiana, August 6
Dengue is spreading its tentacles this monsoon. At least 116 patients are reportedly suffering from dengue in the state. Out of 116 patients, three of them from different localities of the city have died. Officials of the District Health Department claim that these three died of dengue while those of the state health department are yet to confirm it.
PPCB chairman warns industrialists of action
Ludhiana, August 6
Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) chairman Kahan Singh Pannu warned city industrialists, indulging in pollution. He categorically told them that he would not tolerate any political interference and those indulging in pollution of any kinds would have to face the action.
PPCB raids: Four traders flout norms
Ludhiana, August 6
Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) officials today conducted raids on the premises of traders and shopkeepers selling plastic bags in Khanna town near here.
During the raids, out of the total five traders, four of them were found flouting the rules.
A filthy future awaits city
 Ludhiana, August 6
While the municipal corporation plans to begin door-to-door collection of solid waste from August 15 for the convenience of residents, it has been causing discomfort to those living in Aman
Nagar, near the Jalandhar bypass, by burning garbage, resulting in smoke and foul smell in the area.
Employees of the municipal corporation prefer to burn garbage at Aman Nagar near the Jalandhar bypass in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Patient accuses staff nurse of misbehaviour
Jagraon, August 6
A woman patient undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital, Jagraon, today accused a staff nurse of misconduct and using foul language against her and her family members.
Delay in giving info, LIT fined Rs 2,000
Ludhiana, August 6
A fine of Rs 2,000 has been imposed on the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) by the State Information Commission for delaying information sought by a city resident under the Right to Information Act.
2 killed in road mishap
Samrala, August 6
Two persons, including an advocate, were killed in a road accident on the Khanna-Samrala road near Bardhalan village this morning when a car rammed into a stationary truck.
Missing ‘friend’ at fag end of their life
 Ludhiana, August 6
Friendship Day falls tomorrow. While youngsters are all geared up to celebrate the day with friends by making movie plans or small get-togethers, these retirees at the fag end of their lives terribly miss their true "friend"- their better halves, whom they have lost but the sweet memories are always there to stay.
Pensioners share memories of their better halves at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
‘Moments spent with friends are precious’
Ludhiana, August 6
Friendship day is a big day for friends, which falls on the first Sunday of every August. Friendship is the best relationship in this world and puts you in a comfort zone in the time of difficulty.
Stink led to accident: Driver
Ludhiana, August 6
It's the stink of garbage that forces drivers to accelerate trucks, said
Darshan, driver of the killer truck that mowed down Akhilesh at Guru Arjan Dev Nagar here this morning.
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Water-logging a constant headache for the city |
(Left) A water-logged street near the Meena Bazaar Chowk, (centre) an elderly couple try hard to drive a scooter in the Ghumar Mandi area; and (right) vehicles submerged in water outside the Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Two city youngsters in race for crown
Ludhiana, August 6
The industrial city of Ludhiana is fast turning into a cultural hub as a large number of city youth are shining at various singing reality shows being aired on various television channels.
Liberia’s agri ministry assistant enrolls in PAU
Ludhiana, August 6
A VIP student has enrolled himself in M.Sc Agronomy at Punjab Agricultural University under a scholarship scheme. O. Theophilus P Baah is a special assistant to the Ministry of Agriculture in Liberia.
Reading newspapers not city students’ forte
Ludhiana, August 6
An advertisement of a national-level essay-writing competition by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India for graduate and postgraduate students must have excited many across the nation, but students in the city are blissfully ignorant about it.
Public library fails to attract people
 Ludhiana, August 6
A library renders a great service to society. It contains in itself vast knowledge, which helps in raising the level of intellectuals in society. Public libraries are opened for those who cannot borrow books or are found of reading. These are merely considered as stores for keeping books as very few people visit public libraries nowadays.
Books not in a readable condition at a library in the Rose Garden in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
From Schools
Paper reading contest
Ludhiana: An inter-house paper reading contest was organised at Kundan Vidya Mandir on the themes of patriotism and environment. The topics involved issues like "Global Warming is an Emergency", "Every Tree Counts", "Save Mother Earth", "Saare Jahan Se Accha Hindustan Hamara", "Majhab Nahin Sikhata Aapas Mein Bair Rakhna".
From Colleges
Talent hunt contest
Ludhiana: Ramgarhia Girls College, Miller Ganj, conducted a talent hunt competition here on Saturday in which students explored their hidden talents in various items like dance, drama, skit and
giddha.
Abhilasha programme to train nurses
Ludhiana, August 6
Dyanand Medical College and Hospital along with the Dr Reddy's Foundation for Health Education today organised two-day "Abhilasha Programme " module for nursing staff of the hospital. The programme was inaugurated by the DMCH principal, Dr Daljit Singh.
‘Post-harvest sector to draw special attention in Five Year Plan’
Ludhiana, August 6
"In the 12th Five Year Plan, the major focus will be on post-harvest sector and curbing losses," these remarks were made by Additional Director General, ICAR, Dr KK Singh, during the two-day Institute Research Council (IRC) meeting held at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET). The meeting concluded today.
District Scan
Thieves decamp with gold jewellery, cash
Ludhiana, August 6
Thieves struck at a house at Bhattian village today and decamped with gold jewellery and cash worth Rs 2 lakh. The incident took place at the house of Manbir Chaudhary, general manager, Duke logistic department.
Hosiery goods worth
Rs 2 lakh stolen
Ludhiana, August 6
Thieves struck at a shop located in Madhopuri and decamped with hosiery material worth Rs 2
lakh.
City shuttler to represent India
Ludhiana, August 6
Local badminton player, Pranav Chopra, is once again hogging headlines. After excelling at an international arena, Pranav, a trainee of the Ludhiana Badminton Academy, has been selected to represent the country in the World Badminton Championship to be held in London from August 8 to 14.
Alpine school make a clean sweep
Ludhiana, August 6
Players of Alpine International Senior Secondary School wrapped up all titles in the boy as well as girl sections in the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex (West) Table Tennis Tournament held here today.
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