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Policeman’s flight from hero to zero
Ludhiana, October 25
Political interference in the functioning of the police is not only denting its reputation, but also putting the career of policemen at stake.
Minister for improved services
 Ludhiana, October 25
The Health and Family Minister, Surjit Kumar Jyani, has announced advancement of facilities and services at all the district and
tehsil-level civil hospitals during his maiden visit to Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital,
Ludhiana, today.
Health and Family Welfare Minister Surjit Kumar Jyani during his visit to Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
District-level farmers’ conference on Nov 24
Doraha, October 25
A district committee meeting of Kirti Kisan Sabha, Punjab, affiliated to All India Kisan Federation was recently held at KK Kaushal Memorial Bhavan, Doraha.
Congress workers stage dharna
 Dehlon, October 25
Office-bearers and activists of various units of the Congress staged a dharna on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road, against the alleged false claims of the SAD workers.
Former minister Malkit Singh Dakha addresses Congress workers during the dharna staged on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Convocation: Robes, hoods no more a rage
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 25
Breaking the conventional norm of wearing robes and hoods to convocation ceremonies, majority of degree holders now want novelty in the ceremonial dress worn during such occasions.
UN-funded PAU project kicks off
Ludhiana, October 25
Considering the rising environment pollution, scientists at Punjab Agricultural University are working on a project titled, “The capacity building in national planning for food security”.
Dance, music extravaganza at PAU
 Ludhiana, October 25
The stage events started with a cultural extravaganza during the inter-college youth festival at Punjab Agricultural University.
Students cheer for performers during the youth fest at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune Photos: Himanshu Mahajan
SSA, RMSA strike enters Day 5
Ludhiana, October 25
Strike by Sarv Shiksha Abhiyaan (SSA)/Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyaan (RMSA) Official Workers' Union entered its fifth consecutive day today.
Avoid buying commercial sweets, warn scientists
Ludhiana, October 25
With the seizure of huge quantities of adulterated or spurious khoya and milk during the festival season, the home science experts of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have called upon the residents to avoid buying commercial sweets, and, instead, prepare these at home.
Dip in mercury leaves a nip in the air
 Ludhiana, October 25
With a dip in the minimum temperature in the mornings, days are becoming pleasant in the city.
A blanket of haze covers the fields in the morning at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
BJP knows how many seats SAD can win: Badal
Ludhiana, October 25
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today appealed to the BJP to leave those seats for the SAD in Delhi from where the latter had a fair chance of victory. He was interacting with mediapersons here after the inauguration of IMA Bhawan.
Grandparents have a gala time with children
Ludhiana, October 25
It was a day filled with smiles, exuberance and fun at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar.
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Annual exhibition
Ludhiana: Atam Devki Niketan, Kidwai Nagar, organised an annual exhibition, ‘The Heritage’. Various schools took part in the two-day event. The main attraction was the wide array of tableaus depicting culture and traditions of different states. Folk dances and fancy dress competitions were also held.
Students play ‘chausar’ during an exhibition at Atam Devki Niketan in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Engg exhibition in city
Ludhiana, October 25
Various latest technological innovations in the field of engineering will be exhibited during a four-day event in the city.
Industry for uninterrupted power supply
Ludhiana, October 25
The Ludhiana Focal Point Association, Phase IV-A, has urged Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL) to ensure uninterrupted power supply to the industry to sustain growth and cut down on production losses.
Riding high on creativity, he paints magic
 Ludhiana, October 25
Sanjib Dey, a Kolkata-based artist, explores different themes and subjects. The Calcutta Art College pass-out is well-versed in the nuances of landscape, sceneries and spot paintings.
Sanjib Dey, a Kolkata-based artist, with one of his works in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Strike by lawyers
Ludhiana, October 25
The District Bar Association (DBA) today observed a strike, expressing resentment over the state government's move to appoint SDMs in place of judicial officers to decide rent Act cases.
Home décor products attract visitors
 Ludhiana, October 25
Live singing, hot air balloon and an interesting open-air exhibition at Whistling Wuds Resort witnessed a huge turnout.
A girl displays her creations during an exhibition in Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Awaiting a challenging role
Ludhiana, October 25
Bollywood and Punjabi actor Mahi Gill was in the city for the inauguration of Rose Veranda lifestyle exhibition at Whistling Wuds Resort today.
Strengthening ties through gifts
Ludhiana, October 25
Be it appreciating an employee or acknowledging the work of a client, corporate gifting is catching up with city businessmen.
MC nets Rs
30 cr from regularisation of properties
Ludhiana, October 25
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has managed to generate a revenue of more than Rs 30 crore as regularisation and composition fee through the regularisation of plots, houses and buildings falling in unapproved or illegal colonies located within the municipal limits.
Four booked for using derogatory language
Ludhiana, October 25
The police has booked four persons for using derogatory language. The accused have been identified as Amit Chawla, Bharti Chawla, Ankush Takural and Rama Takural, residents of Durgapuri.
3 in police net for road rage
Ludhiana, October 25
In an incident of road rage, three SUV-borne youths thrashed another car driver for overtaking their vehicle outside Astha Hospital near Aarti Chowk this evening.
LCD stolen from shop
Ludhiana, October 25
Thieves stuck at an ice-ream parlour at the Sarabha Nagar market this morning. They decamped with a digital video recorder
(DVR) of the CCTV cameras, an LCD monitor and a laser printer. The owner of Balaji Traders,
Vikas, said neighbours informed him about the theft.
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