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A brother’s gift to sister — bone marrow
Ludhiana, August 17 Ragini, too, has no idea what's going on. She just smiles while showing her henna that she applied on her palms during a Teej function. At the auditorium of Christian Medical College and Hospital, the twins underwent a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test under a project 'A HOPE' started by the Salaam Zindagi Foundation and Punjab Thalassaemia Welfare Society for thalassaemic children. The father of the two, Sandeep Verma,
said, "My wife gave birth to the twins on February 15, 2009. After five-six months we learnt that Ragini was a thalassaemic. We have been in touch with the NGO since 2010. A few days ago, we were told that a bone marrow transplant could save our daughter and that the bone marrow of the brother and the sister could match. The HLA test was conducted today and the report would be out after two weeks, he said. Dr M Joseph John, head, bone marrow transplant unit, Christian Medical College and Hospital, said,"The ideal age for the stem cell transplant is between two and seven years. The hospital administration and doctors have joined hands with NGOs like Salaam Zindagi Foundation to make the endeavour a success." Ray of hope
The Salaam Zindagi Foundation & Punjab Thalassaemia Welfare Society has started a project 'A Hope' for thalassaemic children. The NGO has been working for the cause for long. It bears all expenses of the treatment. Inaugurated by Bhagwan Singh, a social activist, and Komal Aggarwal, president, Punjab Thalassaemia Society, the project has given 26 children a reason to smile. Crores have been earmarked for the project. Today, all 26 patients and their donors underwent a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) test at Christen Medical College and Hospital. Samples have been sent to the USA. An HLA tests costs over Rs 6.5 lakh.Manjit Saini, president, Salaam Zindagi Foundation, said, "The Youth Chemists Welfare Club and Punjab Thalassemia Society will bear the expenses. Lovely Dawar, president, YCWC, extended support to the organisation. In the first phase, 52 (both recipients and donors) in the two to seven age group will undergo the HLA test. In the second phase, the bone marrow transplant will be conducted (the bone marrow of a donor and a recipient should match." The ordeal
Shashi Sharma, a resident of Vardhman Nagar, Rahon Road, claimed that despite undergoing tubectomy at Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital in 2005, she got pregnant. "Post-surgery, heavy bleeding for one-and-a-half years left me worried. On consulting a doctor, I learnt that I was five-month pregnant. My son, Param, is thalassaemic. My husband deserted me five years ago. I have four children to look after and work as a domestic help. Param also underwent an HLA test." Appeal
Manjit Saini, president, Salaam Zindagi Foundation, appealed to residents to come forward for the cause. The contribution will be tax free as the NGO has 80-G tax certification for income tax exemption. Good Samaritans can contact Manjit Saini at 98147-04064 and Baldeep Singh Naagi at 9988660032.
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Woman dies under mysterious circumstances
Ludhiana, August 17 Mandeep said Lakhwinder Kaur got married to Manpreet Singh over two years ago. The couple has a five-month-old baby out of the wedlock. The complainant said Manpreet Singh used to harass his daughter for dowry. He even beat her up at times, he added. The panchayat members had to intervene to sort out the matter. Mandeep Singh said despite taking cash in two instalments, Manpreet was asking for a motorcycle. Manpreet Singh said they saw Lakhwinder hanging from a ceiling fan and rushed her to Apollo Hospital. But the deceased's father said Manpreet strangled her to death. Ashwani Kumar, SHO, Daba police station, said, "We have sent the body for an autopsy. The cause of death can only be ascertained after we get the post-mortem report." A case under Section 304B IPC has been registered. Man held for rape bid
The police today arrested a person on the charge of attempt to rape at Daba Road. The accused has been identified as Ravinder (39), resident of Vehra Sham Singh, Kabir
Nagar. The complainant, Deepak Kumar, a resident of same area, said the accused tried to rape his eight-year-old daughter last evening. The accused offered the girl a toy and took her to the terrace. The victim's father saw the accused going upstairs and caught hold of him. The accused tried to flee, but the residents nabbed him and handed him over to the police. Ravinder hails from Bihar and has two sons and a daughter. The accused was today produced in a local court which sent him to a 14-day judicial remand. |
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An apology for a philatelic bureau
Ludhiana, August 17 The philatelic bureau that was inaugurated in 1999 by Col Tilakraj, the then Chief Postmaster General. Bangia said there was a great following for philately and the department was enthusiastic about its promotion. "We were elated at the opening of the bureau, but after three-four years, the interest of the postal department in philately at the state circle level seemingly fizzled out, so there was no maintenance of the bureau thereafter," he said. "There is a need to revive the bureau. It should be converted into a museum and an exhibition
centre. Display and sale of postage stamps should be started here again," said Mukesh Malhotra, a member of the club. "Philately is a knowledgeable hobby. Even now children show interest in the hobby, but there is no place where children can meet and share their interest," said Bangia. "We come here because we have been attached to the place for a long time, but children will come only if it is properly maintained, cleaned and proper signages, information boards are installed," he said. Senior Postmaster Swaraj Kaur said the postal department was ready to get the bureau cleaned up but the philatelic club members never approached the post office for the purpose. The post office is short of housecleaning staff, with only two sweepers looking after such a large building, against the posts of four sweepers, it is not possible to depute a sweeper for daily cleaning of the philatelic bureau as it is rarely visited. "If the club members inform us a day or two before their meeting, the place can be cleaned up. But they never inform us before holding any meeting," she said. |
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Education department on recruitment spree
Ludhiana, August 17 In Ludhiana district, 12 schools, Government Senior Secondary School, Hathur, Government School, Barundi, Government Girls School, Mallah, Government School, Pakhowal, Government School, Manupur, Government School for Boys, Sahnewal, Government School, Bhaini Darera, Government School Gonsla, Government School, Manuke, Government School, Dhanot, Government School, Nathowal and Government School, Kandiana, have got the new principals. An official of the district education department said the posts had been lying vacant in the schools for long. "Senior lecturers were officiating as principals in these schools. But it was affecting the working of the schools and the appointments have come as a relief," said
the official. Vacant posts filled
The department has appointed principals in 105 government schools. In Ludhiana, vacant posts have been filled in 12 schools. Lecturers had been officiating as principals in the schools. |
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Ludhiana scan The executive members of the Ludhiana Citizens' Council congratulated micro-surgeon Dr AG Thomas, director, CMC Hospital, for his rare distinction. Dr Thomas has been named the only Indian surgeon for ‘Innovative Surgery’ by the American College of Surgeons, which has completed 100 years (1913-2012) and has compiled pioneering events in the field of surgery across the globe. Dr Thomas's work in face-reattachment has been listed, in the decade 1991-2000, as a milestone. Medical camp
A medical camp was organised at the Dholewal Military complex. Medical specialists such as Oncologists, ENT specialists, Paediatricians, Gynaecologists, Eye Specialists and Physicians from renowned hospitals attended the camp and conducted a free-of-cost check up for the families of the military station. The camp was inaugurated by Anita Dahiya, senior director, Family Welfare Organisation, Dholewal Military Station. As many as 120 families underwent the medical check up which was organised under the aegis of 715 (independent) Air Defence Brigade.
Inaugurated
The vice-presidents of DMCH Managing Society, Amrit Nagpal and Gian Chand Dhawan, along with the secretary, Prem Kumar Gupta, inaugurated the Phaco-emulsification machine for advanced cataract surgery and optical coherence tomography (OCT) for analysing retinal disorders, in Eye Department of the hospital. Also present on the occasion were Dr Daljit Singh, principal; Dr Rajoo Singh Chhina, dean academics; and the medical superintendent Dr Sandeep Puri. Dr GS Bajwa, professor and head of Opthalamology, said the machine increases the surgical efficiency.
Installed
A 31.5 MVA power transformer is being installed at the 66KV sub-station, GT Road. Power supply in the area will be affected, during the installation, for two hours.
Prize distribution
Punjab Pradesh Maharaja Aggarsen Aggarwal Sabha organised a prize distribution function at MGM Public School, Urban Estate, on Saturday. As many as 18 students were honoured on the occasion and books were distributed among the underprivileged students.
Meeting
A meeting of the Revenue Patwar Union was held on Saturday. It was presided over by Nirmaljit Singh Bajwa. Members urged the government to release wages according to the directions of the Central government and give arrears, as per the revised pay scale. They also demanded the installation of computers at the
Patwari workstations, so that the public records can be easily accessed and securely maintained.
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Harsimran Kaur crowned Miss Fresher
A freshers’ party was organised at Ramgarhia Girls College on Saturday wherein the new students received a heartwarming welcome. The event started off with the lamp lighting ceremony. Students of various streams presented a cultural programme comprising dances, melodious songs and skits. The hallmark of the day was the Miss Fresher contest. Freshers sashayed down the ramp with poise and grace. The brains of the participants were put to test in the question-answer round and after qualifying all these rounds, Harsimran Kaur was adjudged Miss Fresher and Kritika and Pooja were declared first and second runners-up. respectively. Students shine
Students of the Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, have excelled in MA (Fine Arts) IVth semester exams, results of which were declared by Panjab University recently. Beant Kaur secured the first position in the university by scoring 87.06 per cent marks.. Neha Gupta has been placed third in university by scoring 86.68 per cent marks. Shilpa Bedi stood VIIIhe in university with 86.25 per cent marks. Neharika bagged the IXth position with 86.12 per cent marks. The managing committee congratulated principal Dr Varinder Kaur Thind and the staff of the fine arts department for their efforts. Workshop
The post graduate department of international business of Kamla Lohtia SD College organised a personality development workshop (Phase I) for students in association with JCI India, an NGO serving the society, especially the youth. The focus of the workshop was on how to make an impressive CV, which is the first impression on any prospective employer. JCI CA Jasminder Singh, national trainer, JCI University, USA, was the keynote speaker of the event. He gave tips on how to make a smart and presentable CV. Tarot card reading
International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD) organised a workshop on tarot card reading on its campus on Saturday. Harpreet Kaur, a Delhi-based tarot card reader, conducted the one-day workshop. Harpreet provided an insight to students about the history of tarot and card reading, significance of various cards and their relation to sub-conscious mind. The motive of the workshop was to guide students for self-discovery and to get in touch with one's own intuition.
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Karate champs
Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School won the overall trophy in the U-17 karate championship. The players also won the tae kwon do tournament. The girls’ team bagged the second position in the U-17 category. The team bagged nine gold medals five silver and four bronze. Five out of eight students are competing at the state level in Muktsar and the other three students will be going for the state-level tournament in November. Avinash Kaur Walia, founder principal and director, congratulated the winners. I-Day celebrated
Students of Green Grove School paid homage to martyrs on the Independence Day by taking out a peace march. Principal Suzy George unfurled the Tricolour. Students sang patriotic songs. Awareness rally
Gobindgarh Public College, Alour (Khanna), organised a traffic awareness rally in association with Lions Club Supreme, Mandi Gobindgarh, on Saturday. Anil Aggarwal flagged off the rally. More than 100 students took out a procession in and around Mandi Gobindgarh holding banners and placards in their hands to sensitize people about road safety. Principal Dr Neena Seth Pajni urged the people to obey the traffic rules. Foundation stone laid
The foundation stone of the kindergarten section of BCM Senior Secondary School, Basant City, was laid by Satyanand Munjal. Manager of the school SK Mehta and educational adviser RB Khanna were also present. Teej celebrations
Students of the BVM celebrated Teej. Students were dressed in traditional Punjabi attire. the students also presented a cultural programme.
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Tewari chants unity mantra
Ludhiana, August 17 Underscoring the need for unity in the Congress, he said: "The people of Punjab wanted a change in the political rule in the state, but we (the Congress) left no stone unturned to 'hit wicket' our own party." Earlier also, Tewari had stated that no political party had the power to defeat the Congress in Punjab, the Congress had defeated itself in the state. Coming down heavily on the state government on the issues of cable mafia, illegal mining of sand and imposition of e-Trip on traders, Tewari questioned the "silence" being observed by the ruling alliance in Punjab with regard to the Punjabi Sikh farmers in Kutch district of Gujarat. Later, the Union Minister, who's the Congress Member Parliament (MP) from Ludhiana, reeled off a list of development projects initiated by the Congress-led UPA Government for the state of Punjab. He said he had chosen the occasion to speak about the projects and schemes of the Union Government as the Akali Dal "wanted to know what the Congress MPs had done for the state". It may be mentioned that earlier on August 15, during the programme organised by the Shiromani Akali Dal at
Issru, Punjab Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia had flayed the Congress MPs from Punjab for "having failed their state". Highlighting the Centre's role, Tewari said the Union Government has given about Rs 100 crore for laying various link roads under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak
Yojna. The Planning Commission had given Rs 50 crore to the State Government for the cleansing project for the Budha
Nullah. Besides, a sum of Rs 16 crore was released to the State Government by the Union Environment Ministry. However, the State Government not only failed to contribute its own matching share of Rs 50 crore, but also spent the Central funds elsewhere, he alleged.
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Planning a garden for your home? Go for
it
Ludhiana, August 17 A variety of flowers and plants can be planted during the rainy season. chrysanthemum is the most sought after flower, people want them in their gardens. One can get both large and small varieties, says Juhi Bakshi of Technocare nursery. Planting of palms is also catching up in the city, she says. Palm varieties like bhutia capitata are quite pretty and plant lovers are going for it. Michelia champa, magnolia and grandiflora known for their beauty and fragrance can be grown in the season. Plants like hamelia patans, lantana and leucophyllam particularly attract butterflies and hummingbirds, so those who love butterflies and twitter of birds can go for these, says Juhi. Smaller bamboos like multiplex bamboos, Buddha belly bamboos look beautiful in home gardens, one can opt for smaller dwarf plants, a large number of varieties are available in the nurseries. While choosing plants, one should not go for the current appearance of the plant, but how these would turn out in a year or so, says Juhi. A lot of people just pick up specimens of different plants and flowers for their gardens, but one should take in to consideration the overall symmetry of the garden and choose plants according to the overall look and theme of the garden, rather turning their gardens into a specimen garden. They must have proper equipment for planting and maintaining the garden. Use of 'Neem khad' is growing as it has antiseptic qualities and fewer pesticides are required when one uses it. For the potted plants, those who can afford can go for cocopeat, prepared from vermiculite and amperlite, rather than using just soil. This allows faster growth of roots and can replace soil completely. It can
also be mixed with soil in 50- 50 or 70- 30 proportions, she adds.
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PU inducts three members into
managing body of pvt college
Ludhiana, August 17 The letter to the principal reads: "If it is found that an affiliated college, under private managements, is not being properly managed, the Syndicate may authorise the Vice-Chancellor to appoint a representative or representatives of the university to the managing body of the college for such period as may be prescribed by the Syndicate." The letter directed the principal of the college to act pursuant to the decision of the Syndicate which says: "If a representative of the university appointed on the managing committee of an affiliated college is not invited for the meetings, the proceedings will be regarded as invalid. The TA and DA of representatives will be paid by the college concerned." Report of panel fabricated: President
President of Guru Nanak College Trust Gurbir Singh said the authorities had not received any letter from the university. "A committee from the university came to the college to conduct an inquiry. The report of the committee is false and fabricated. We have not received the detailed inquiry report. We will challenge the letter on an appropriate forum as and when we get the letter. The allegations levelled by one of our teachers and a former Trust members are baseless, the president said.
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Jewellers smile as prices of gold set to stablise
Ludhiana, August 17 The government has increased the customs duty to 10 per cent from 8 per cent on gold and platinum and 10 per cent from 6 per cent on silver. The government has also raised the excise duty on gold and silver bars. The move has helped the rupee edge up against the dollar, but has made the commodity costlier by about Rs 600 per 10 gram. "The basic purpose of enhancing the duty was to curb the import of gold. The price of gold has been increased, which has given a breather to the jewellers," said ram Parkash, a jeweller from Ghumar Mandi. “This will give a boost to the grey market in the country. Unofficial gold will be available at a lesser price than official gold. The move of the government was to restrain the current account deficient, but will also lead to smuggling of gold," said RK Verma, another jeweller. "The move has only pushed up the premium in the market and has made gold costlier for consumers. The fresh import duty has increase the price of gold by Rs 50,000 per kg. While the consumers were waiting for the gold prices to fall further, the government has increased the duty on gold," added Santosh Aggarwal, a city resident. recently, the prices of the yellow metal had reached an all time low du to which the jewellers’ business suffered all over the country. Now, with the change in scenario, their business is looking up.
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Emotions unfold on canvas
Ludhiana, August 17 Her works are on display at Gallery Artmosphere. Like her, 14 more artists from different backgrounds have come together to showcase their work in the group exhibition, capturing different moods and facets through their art in various media. Using pastels and mix media, Sahil Jain depicted the secrets female friends share, the calm of human mind and other ways. Kirandeep Kaur has brought her kitchen to life while Saru S delves into the lack of concern people show about their environment. Interior design student Mallika Singla has captured the camouflaging effect of colours. Gurpreet Bhamras celebrates womanhood through her paintings. Daman Singh used red, black and white to show rose and Harmandir Sahib in her pop-art style of paintings. Facial expressions tell the story in retired banker Sarbjit Sahni's paintings. Kamal Bhandari's paintings depict his forte in still life. Aneesha Modi has used mix media for her paintings. Rekha has displayed Ganesh in clay and acrylic and Deepti Jain who started painting after a span of 15 years has painted scenes and paintings. Neetu Singh collages are on various themes apart from oils. Artist Kamalnath from Saharanpur has exhibited semi-abstract paintings.
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Mentally challenged gets a new home
Ludhiana, August 17 Mangat said it seemed that the man had been living on the road for months now. He was wearing dirty and torn clothes. After medical and nursing care at the ashram, his condition had improved, but continued to be critical. He can walk with the support of a stick and can hear and understand, if spoken loudly, but cannot speak clearly. He mumbles his name as Desu and sometimes calls himself Walaitee Ram of Bhattian village and some times of Bassian village. But he has no idea where his village is located. He can not remember anything about his family.
Mangat said that last year, about 25 homeless people had found shelter at the ashram. The ashram which is located in the middle of
Sarabha- Sahaulee and Abbuwal villages takes care of the destitute, disabled, blind, orphans, poor, homeless, aged, and those living in misery with no source of income. The inmates of the ashram are not charged even a single penny. All the necessities of life (lodging, food, clothes, medical help and nursing care) are provided free of cost. The ashram raises its funds through donation. |
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Printers’ delegation to visit Bangkok
Ludhiana, August 17 The visit to PackPrint Intl. is being organised under the ongoing 'Soft Intervention' of Printing & Packaging Cluster at Ludhiana. The visit is supported by the ministry of MSME, Government of India. Giving details of the project, Mahesh Khanna, GM, District Industries Centre, said: "The ministry of MSME has adopted the cluster development approach as a key strategy for enhancing the productivity and competitiveness as well as capacity building of micro and small enterprises (MSEs)." The visit of cluster actors of Printing & Packaging cluster at Ludhiana to the international exhibition at Bangkok is being arranged to give them a wide exposure and encouragements to improve the system of working, technology and qualitative approach, he added. Giving details about the exhibition, Parveen Aggarwal, president OPA, said, it was the only event in the Southeast Asia that takes a closer look at technologies driving printing and packaging innovations.
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Post-mortem duties: Finally, doctors get new roster
Ludhiana, August 17 He further said that the government had not been able to fill the posts of EMOs despite repeated efforts. He said, "Yesterday, Dr RK Karkara, Senior Medical Officer of the Civil Hospital, called us for the meeting and told us that each specialist doctors would have to do one postmortem duty at least. Today, the new roaster of duties was released which suits almost everyone."
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Another robbery bid at ATM
Ludhiana, August 17 The bank had hired a private company to operate and make the security arrangements for the ATMs. The officials of the company lodged a complaint at the Shimlapuri police station. In his complaint, Lakhwinder Singh, resident of Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, stated that some miscreants tried to break the ATM machine and take away cash from the ATM. Surprisingly, the miscreants removed the CCTV camera installed inside the ATM cabin and took the camera with them. Ironically, no security guard has been deputed for the security of the cash at the ATM. Kuljit Singh Nagra, SHO, Shimlapuri police station said, "The police is investigating the matter and trying to trace the miscreants. We have registered a case against unidentified persons under Sections 427, 511, 457 and 380 of the IPC". Third incident in one-and-a-half months
The attempt to loot the ATM at Chet Singh Nagar is the third attempt of the gang in the past one-and-a-half months. On July 10, Rs 5 lakh was looted from an ATM at Sahnewal. Meanwhile, on the same day, there was another attempt to loot an ATM in Sunder Nagar. The police is still clueless about the gang who have the same modus operandi. In all three incidents, the miscreants have used gas cutter to open the ATMs.
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Four booked for trespass in separate cases in city
Ludhiana, August 17 The accused persons have been identified as Kashmir Singh, Mohinder Singh and Jarnail Singh, residents of Partap Singh wala village. In his complaint, Parveen Kumar, a resident of Basti Rajpura, stated that his brother Rakesh Kumar owned a plot of 385 square yard in Basti Rajpura. The accused persons have tried to take the possession of his plot at 3.30pm yesterday .They have broken the boundary wall of the plot. Parveen Kumar said when they reached on the spot, the accused persons
fled the scene. In another case, Murari Lal, a resident of Basant Avenue, alleged that his brother Jawahar Lal Aggarwal had broken a wall of his plot with a an earthmoving machine in the Industrial Area on August 14. The complainant said that when he tried to stop them, the accused beat him. The police has registered a case against the accused persons. Smack recovered
The police nabbed two persons with 5 gm smack yesterday morning. The accused have been identified as Gurjant Singh, a resident of Hambran and Charanjit Kaur, a resident of Talwandi village. Rajinder Singh, Investigating Officer, Ladhowal police station, said that the police party nabbed the accused when they
were heading towards Hambran village. The police found their activity suspicious and checked them and recovered 5 gm smack from their possession.
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5-kg opium seized
Mandi Gobindgarh, August 17 Meanwhile, the police party led by the SHO, Davinderpal Singh, seized 2 kg of opium from a former councillor, Davinder Singh, alias Bittoo. Both the accused have been booked under Sections 18, 61 and 85 of the NDPS act. Dhillon said, “In the preliminary inquiry, they confessed they used to bring opium from Rajasthan and supply it in Ludhiana.”
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