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Timings changed, but flights fail to take off
Ludhiana, November 29
Does the city really have an operational airport? The track record indicates otherwise. No flight has taken off from the Ludhiana (Sahnewal) airport after November 17. This despite the fact that the timings of the lone Air India flight operating from Ludhiana airport have changed from evening to afternoon. However, it has hardly helped as the flights failed to take off ever since the timings changed from November 23.
4 doctors booked for illegal abortion
Ludhiana, November 29
Four city doctors have been booked in connection with the illegal abortion of a five-month-old foetus at a local hospital late last night.
Govt schools to have pre-primary classes
Ludhiana, November 29
The state education department has given a nod to start pre-primary classes in government schools from the next academic session. Now every child above three years of age can seek admission in government schools. Earlier, a child less than five years old was ineligible for admission in these schools.
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A potter arranges earthen pots before baking them in Ludhiana. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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BJP infighting gets murkier
Ludhiana, November 29
The infighting within the BJP seems to be getting murkier. During the General House meeting of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC), two senior BJP leaders openly opposed each other when a proposal related to increasing the MC limits was put up by Dakha MLA Darshan Singh Shivalik here yesterday.
Endless seminars cost students dear
Ludhiana, November 29
Students of government schools are compelled to study on their own as teachers are busy attending seminars under various schemes of the Sarva Sikshya Abhiyaan (SSA), Rastriya Madvik Sikshya Abhiyaan and computer education. Teachers alleged that the seminars were a mere formality in the name of training and were being conducted only to utilise Central government grants. These were causing a loss of academic days and the studies of students were getting affected. A teacher has to attend three seminars under these schemes for 15 to 20 days in a year.
Garbage dumping by MC staff irks residents
Jagraon, November 29
Dumping of garbage by the local municipal council employees on the Disposal Road here has irked residents of different localities situated near the location where the garbage is being dumped. The foul smell emanating from the garbage has made the lives of nearby residents miserable.
Heaps of garbage dumped on the Disposal Road in Jagraon. Photo: JS Virdi
Teachers’ strike AFFECTS studies
Doraha, November 29
The studies of students of approximately 175 private-affiliated colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh are sure to be affected, as the joint action committee of the Non-Government Colleges’ Management Federation, Punjab and Chandigarh; Federation of Association of College Principals, Punjab and Chandigarh; Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers’ Union and Non-Teaching Employees’ Union of Punjab, has decided to observe a college bandh tomorrow.
College students visit Ludhiana Stock Exchange
Ludhiana, November 29
The MTSM College for Women, Ludhiana, organised an industrial visit for students of MBA in commerce and information technology. Around 65 students visited the Ludhiana Stock Exchange (LSE) along with Priya
Ahuja, Minakshi T Bajaj, assistant professors.
The bhangra team of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology are all smiles as they pose for a picture in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Degrees conferred on students
Ludhiana, November 29
The convocation and prize distribution function of the College of Home Science was held at Punjab Agricultural University on Tuesday. A total of 148 degrees and diplomas were awarded.
Students in a jubilant mood after a convocation and prize distribution function at the College of Home Science, PAU, in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
500 take part in Shaan-e-Saalana
Ludhiana, November 29
Shaan-e-Saalana was organised at Partap Public School. Approximately 500 participants created a virtual riot of colour, rhythm, music and various dances ranging from garbha, dandia, naga, western, classical, Rajasthani, Marathi and bhangra. A Hindi skit “Panch Parmeshwar” inspired and evoked rich riot of emotions.
Students attend a workshop at Guru Nanak International Public School in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: INDERJEET verma
Trade unions put off protest at CM rally
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 29
Tactfulness and promptness of local SAD leaders and officials in the administration avoided the situation from turning sour during a rally addressed by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at Rohira village near here today.
Sounding a note of caution
Ludhiana, November 29
World AIDS Day will be observed at a state-level function here on December 1, 2011. Dr Kulwinder Singh and Dr US Sooch, district health officers, said a comprehensive awareness programme would be organsied at Kings Palace in Sunder Nagar in which people would be educated about the condition, its risk factors and prevention through poems, songs, distribution of pamphlets and an exhibition.
Education goes hi-tech
Ludhiana, November 29
Earlier there used to be course books for students, but now there are teachers’ manuals that work in sync with these books. These manuals have additional techniques and exercises for each topic that featured in the students’ course books. There are CD ROM’s for teachers and online support is alsi available.
New portal to help connect, interact better
Ludhiana, November 29
Students, teachers and parents can now have a better connection online as they can now share a portal where all of them can access the progress children are making online. An online portal by all of them can make learning more interesting and interactive for children.
Alumni meet on Dec 2
Ludhiana, November 29
The Alumni Association meet of the College of Agriculture (COA), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), will be held on December 2 in the Pal Auditorium.
Ludhiana Scan
432 bottles of liquor seized, two held
Ludhiana, November 29
Police Division Number 1 arrested two persons with 432 bottles of liquor here last evening. Three persons were carrying 36 cases of liquor in a Santro car, when the police chased them. Two persons were arrested on the spot while the third accused fled from the scene.
52-year-old man run over by truck
Ludhiana, November 29
Fiftytwo-year-old Makhan Singh, a resident of Street Number 18, New Shimlapuri, was crushed to death by a speeding truck near Mangli village here today.
Two men run over by train
Phillaur, November 29
Three persons were killed in different mishaps. In the first incident, an unidentified middle-aged man was run over by a train near the railway station here. He was crossing the track at the time of the incident, the railway police said.
Woman succumbs to burn injuries
Ludhiana, November 29
Reenu, 21, a migrant woman from Lalhiyan village, Uttar Pradesh, succumbed to burn injuries at the Civil Hospital here today. The police has registered a case under Section 174 of the IPC.
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