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1,000 new cars hit city roads
Ludhiana, October 24
At least 1,000 new cars of various models were delivered to customers on Dhanteras here today.
It’s raining gifts, babus play safe
Ludhiana, October 24
Receiving gifts remained a closed-door affair as higher rung officers stayed away from their offices to avoid public scrutiny. However, residents frequented the houses of various babus throughout the day. While a few succeeded in extending gifts, others had to return disappointed.
Ropar-Doraha four-laning: Leprosy patients get eviction notices
Doraha, October 24
Though Badals are yet to lay the foundation stone of the four-laning of the Ropar-Doraha road, leprosy-afflicted patients are dreading the day when they shall be thrown out of their dwellings, situated along the canal road, as per the notice served on them in this regard.
Sub-Registrar office moves out
Ludhiana, October 24
After going through a harrowing time for three years, officials posted in the Zone-D building of the Ludhiana municipal corporation have finally heaved a sigh of relief, for the Sub-Registrar (West) office, which was shifted to the Zone-D building three years ago, has now moved to a new building located on the Hambran Road here.
A file photo of the rush of people at the Sub-Registrar (west) office, which was in Zone-D office building of the MC, till October
11. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
PUDA to sell 11 shops in prime commercial area on Nov 9
Ludhiana, October 24
The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) will make yet another bid to sell 11 single storey built-up shops in up market Green Park Enclave in Canal Colony on Pakhowal Road here on November 9, 2011.
Slipshod work jeopardises motorists’ lives
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 24
The administration seems to be adopting the hit-and-trial method to rectify defects on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road, a death trap for commuters.
A file photo of two caution boards, one displaying 30 kmph as the speed limit and the
old one (now removed) mentioning the limit of 50 kmph, near the Pohir chowk on the
Ludhiana-Malerkotla road.
MC to hold hearings on Tuesdays at Zone-D office
Ludhiana, October 24
The hearing of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) cases related to the Right to Information
(RTI) Act will now be held on every Tuesday in MC’s Zone-D office located in Sarabha
Nagar, here.
300 NSS volunteers take out awareness march
 Ludhiana, October 24
More than 300 NSS volunteers participated in the eco-friendly Diwali awareness rally organised by the NSS Unit of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, here today. The march was flagged off by principal Dr. Varinder Kaur Thind from the college main hall.
Volunteers participate in an eco-friendly Diwali awareness rally organised by the NSS Unit of Khalsa College for Women in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
Diwali celebrated with fervour
 Ludhiana: Students of Kiddies Paradise School, Kochar Market, celebrated Diwali with religious
fervour. Children dressed up as Rama Laxman, Shatrughan, Sita and Hanuman presented the story of Ramayana through
Jhankis.
Children participate in Diwali celebrations at the Kiddies’ Paradise School in Ludhiana. photo: inderjeet verma
Fashion designing at school level a hit with students
Ludhiana, October 24
In a recent fashion show at Guru Nanak Public School, dresses were designed by students of the school. The fashion show was inspired by the theme of nature and depicted the colours of nature.
Students exhibit theatrical skills
 Ludhiana, October 24
The Inter-College Youth Festival 2011-12, underway at PAU, witnessed competitions in skit, mono acting, mime, one-act play and mimicry.
Girls performe giddha during the youth festival at the PAU in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
MC officials told to stay away from costly gifts
Ludhiana, October 24
With the festival of lights right round the corner, MC Commissioner AK Sinha has warned municipal corporation officials against taking expensive gifts from contractors or people whom they know professionally.
Enlightening lives
INFD students light diyaas on the occasion of Diwali in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan |
Designer products replace traditional ones
Ludhiana, October 24
Celebrating Diwali in a traditional way, with diyas and candles illuminating homes and family members performing puja and distributing sweets, is now a passé. Tasteful decoration of houses and exchange of expensive gifts are integral to the celebrations these days.
Authorities gear up to tackle emergency
Mandi Ahmedgarh,October 24
While residents gear up to celebrate Diwali under the fear of accidental fire due to the failure of successive governments in setting up a fire brigade here, the civil administration has directed the civic and health authorities to make sufficient arrangements to meet any exigency arising out of the festivities on the day.
Is community celebration the answer?
Ludhiana, October 24
Crores of rupees are spent on fireworks each Diwali, as celebrating the festival without crackers is deemed uninteresting by most of residents.
Gang of vehicle thieves busted, three held
Ludhiana, October 24
The city police claims to have busted the notorious Rajan gang, which was behind series of vehicle thefts that took place recently.
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