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Childbirth scheme strains hospital’s labour wards
 Ludhiana, August 21
With implementation of the “Mata Kaushalya Yojna” scheme the city’s Civil Hospital has begun receiving a large number of labour and delivery patients.
Two women lie on the same bed at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana, where Civil Surgeon HS Bali disburses cheques under the “Mata Kaushalya Yojna”.
tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
Health dept doubts reliability of dengue spot tests
Ludhiana, August 21
Cases of dengue fever are being reported in various private hospitals and clinics in the city, but the figures provided by them are always at variance with those trotted out by district health officials, who assert the tests conducted by them are in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Indian government. However, on their part the private hospitals claim their spot tests are equally reliable.
Gang of blackmailers busted, five arrested
Ludhiana, August 21
A day after The Tribune highlighted the activities of a gang of swindlers on the prowl, blackmailing residents after luring them, the Haibowal police busted a five-member gang, including women, for blackmailing a resident of Walipur village.
Men lured, trapped in sex tapes
Ludhiana, August 21
Gang kingpin Neena used to zero in on rich middle-aged men, according to Assistant Superintendent of Police Gurpreet Singh.
Councillor attacked
Ludhiana, August 21
MC councillor Gurpreet Singh Goggi was injured in a scuffle with two youths in his office at Ghumar
Mandi. The incident occurred around 7.30 pm, when Pankaj and his accomplice entered the councillor’s office for getting a unique identification card made.
Gurpreet Singh Goggi
Parents careless about oral hygiene
Ludhiana, August 21
Parents of city kids are well aware of the importance of oral hygiene but are careless about primary teeth, i.e., milk teeth, of their wards. The reason is they are of the view that milk teeth are temporary teeth, so it hardly matters even if these get infected.
Traffic cops loath to give up khaki for white uniforms
Ludhiana, August 21
Though it is common knowledge most cops have a penchant for khaki, it appears this infatuation has grown to such an extent that many are not willing to wear a uniform of any other colour. Though over a year has gone by after the police department issued a notification instructing traffic cops to don white uniforms, the latter are still reluctant to do so.
patient’s death
Civil Hospital accused of negligence
Ludhiana, August 21
The Karkhana Mazdoor Union has accused the Civil Hospital of negligence in a case of patient’s death on August 17.
Support for Team Anna going strong
Ludhiana, August 21
Candle-lit marches, processions and foot marches continue in the city in support of Anna
Hazare. People from different walks of life are chanting slogans for setting up the institution of Jan Lokpal to effectively deal with the demon of corruption.
Youngsters sport headbands to express solidarity with Anna Hazare’s crusade against corruption in Ludhiana on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
Flip side: ‘Look within’
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 21
With activists and leaders of various political parties losing no chance to get political mileage from the Anna Hazare ‘kranti’, a section of social activists have dared protesters to ask their conscience if they are honest.
Supporters hold vehicular traffic to ransom
Ludhiana, August 21
The increasing public support from various quarters in favour of Team Anna with each passing day is taking its toll on the city roads where smooth flow of
traffic has become the first casualty.
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Reaching up to height of faith
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A human pyramid is formed to break a buttermilk pot on the eve of Janmashtami in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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‘Tough for automobile industry to survive in Punjab’
Ludhiana, August 21
The
automobile industry in the city, which is worth Rs 10,000 crore, seems
to be finding it difficult to survive in Punjab due to the
"anti-industry" policies of state government. The industry
representatives claim that no new unit in the city had come up in the
last 10 years.
Experts dwell on parasitic diseases among pets
Ludhiana, August 21
Livestock and pets are prone to diseases, especially vector-borne parasitic diseases. Prof PD Juyal, Registrar, GADVASU, stated this in a press note issued here.
Movement against social evils
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 21
The leftist organisations of the region have announced to launch a coordinated movement against social evils and defective policies of the Union and state governments during a conference to be organised during Mela Chhapar on September 13.
Sumneet is Miss Teej
Samrala, August 21
The Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College for Women, Jhar Sahib, celebrated “Tiyan Teej Dian” by organising a function, in which Sumneet Kaur of
BCA-I was crowned Miss Teej, while Manjot Kaur of MA-I was declared runner-up.
Park or parking space?
Doraha, August 21
The only municipal council park made after spending lakhs of rupees for the welfare of residents of the town has been reduced merely to a parking stand. Tempos and taxis have converted the park to a taxing area due to absence of any check.
A view of the municipal park being converted into parking space.
Photo: Lovleen Bains
‘Lack of balanced diet leads to deficiency diseases’
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 21
Lack of awareness about balanced diet and hygiene are major factors behind increasing incidences of deficiency diseases and infections among children and aged persons.
reporter’s diary
‘Akhbarwali’ in village!
The curiosity level of villagers invariably revs up the moment they see a woman reporter. “She is an ‘akhbarwali’, the wave spreads among villagers in no time. Women avoid her scrupulously. The “akhbarwali” could be far, too, clever - she may wheedle out a good chunk of information from them, which is not meant to be shared with outsiders. So, the women restrict to giving vacuous smiles.
Schoolchildren participate in a rally to support Anna Hazare’s crusade against corruption in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Scientists present research proposals on post-harvest technology
Ludhiana, August 21
Stating that Punjab has always been on the forefront in agriculture mechanisation, deputy director-general (ICAR), Dr MM Pandey said close coordination between manufacturers and scientists was the reason behind. He made these remarks on conclusion of the three-day coordination committee meeting of the all-India coordinated research project (AICRP) on post-harvest technology at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) yesterday.
Man electrocuted
Ludhiana, August 21
A migrant labourer was electrocuted in Sherpur area here today. The deceased, identified as Ram Prasad, came in contact with lose electricity wires of a transformer and died on the spot.
Flyover no magic cure
Ludhiana, August 21
When the construction of a flyover in place of the Lakkar bridge at the Bhadaur House was started, residents felt that it would ease traffic congestion and provide relief to commuters passing through.
Veggies’ rates may go south
 Ludhiana, August 21
The soaring rates of all vegetables are expected to come down within 10 days, provided there are no rains. But if the rains continue and roads get blocked, the prices are bound to increase further.
The prices of almost all vegetables are presently on the higher side. Since all vegetables are being brought from hilly areas like
Kullu, Manali and Shimla, in case there are rains, the roads may get blocked and prices will further be increased.
‘CAs play vital role in nation’s economy’
Ludhiana, August 21
The global business competitiveness intensifies the demand for improvement of communication and negotiation skills. The Indian economy is one of the fastest growing economies and chartered accountants (CAs) play a vital role in an economy and specifically in audit of financial statements, direct taxes and indirect taxes, financial management, cost and cost
management.
Two private buses impounded, drivers held
Ludhiana, August 21
Cracking a whip on the reckless parking of private vehicles in front of the railway station, the Kotwali police impounded two private buses for causing traffic jam.
Factory owners seek security
Ludhiana, August 21
Owners of factories located in the Kali Sarak and Nehru Vihar Colony in Jodhewal Basti are perturbed at the area becoming a den of drug addicts, rise in incidents of snatching and thefts.
 Basketball Meet
Nav Bharti lads storm into quarterfinals
Ludhiana, August 21
Defending champions, Nav Bharti Public School, Ludhiana, that got a direct entry into the last 16, began their campaign in a style with a thumping victory over Oxford School, BaktaBhai in Bathinda district, 51-1 in the boys’ under-18 category in the Mahindra NBA Challenge Basketball League Season II being held at the Guru Nanak Sports Complex here today.
A match in progress during the Mahindra NBA Challenge League Season II in Ludhiana on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
Rahul helps Chaman Lal XI reach 217
 Ludhiana, August 21
Rahul Singla from Ludhiana excelled with bat and ball (26 runs and two for 28) that resulted the ongoing cricket match between Chaman Lal Malhotra XI and MP Pandove XI evenly poised on the second day of the PCA Players’ Emerging Cricket Tournament being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at the Punjab Agricultural University campus ground here today.
A batsman is clean bowled during a match of the PCA Players’ Emerging Cricket Tournament in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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An Armyman was the face behind the inter-state car-jacking gang. Aman Singh, a Lance Naik with the 4th Rajput Battalion at Meerut, was calling the shots and was behind several recent car-jacking incidents.
