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Invoking the Sun God: Devotees return after performing Chhath puja on the banks of the Sutlej in Ludhiana on Friday. Prayers are offered to thank the Sun for sustaining life on earth. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Three arrested with country-made pistol
Ludhiana, November 8
The police has nabbed three persons with a country-made pistol and two cartridges at the Daba area.
The accused has been identified as 26-year-old Angrej Singh, Jatinder Singh and 25-year-old Mohan Kumar, all residents of Dhillon Nagar.
Smog leaves residents gasping for breath
Ludhiana, November 8
This is that time of the year when breathing becomes difficult. Smog caused by burning of paddy stubble and dip in temperature has left residents, especially asthma patients, gasping for breath.
ENT specialists Dr Arun Mitra said: “Dry cough and nasal allergies are on the rise.
A cyclist passes through a field on a smoggy Friday morning in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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New units go without power
Ludhiana, November 8
Industrial units located in the mixed land use areas are feeling the heat as Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) is neither issuing new connections, nor upgrading the load of existing units.
Religious fervour marks Chhath puja
Phillaur, November 8
The three-day Chhath puja, which began yesterday, was observed in
Phillaur, Goraya, Apra, Bilga, Noormahal and Nakodar. On the second day, thousands of migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar celebrated it.
Employees of Punjab Agricultural University protest on the campus in Ludhiana on Friday.
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Health dept to hold Indo-UK CME
Ludhiana, November 8
The State health department is going to organise Indo-UK CME (Continuous Medical Education) a one-day programme with UK based medical experts on November 13 at Chandigarh. Director Health Services, Punjab, Dr Ashok Nayyar said,"The aim behind this is to impart training to undergraduates and postgraduates about latest medical developments. The medical experts of both the countries will exchange medical know-how related to cancer and drug addiction."
Bridging the gap between Japan and Punjab through poetry
Ludhiana, November 8
Talk about Haiku in Punjabi, and the name that instantly comes to the mind is Parminder
Sodhi. The Japan-based litterateur from Punjab has been instrumental in introducing the Japanese philosophy and literature in Punjabi and has helped in propagating the popular Japanese poetry form in Punjabi literature.
Parminder Sodhi is the pioneer of the Japanese form of poetry Haiku in Punjabi literature. A File Photo
32 units of blood expire at civil hospital, disposed of
Ludhiana, November 8
As many as 32 units of blood were found expired at the blood bank of Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital today. Seeing no other option, these were disposed of by the staff.
Like a gem in the sky: The sun calls it a day as a man watches it go beyond the horizon. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Staff await salaries
Ludhiana, November 8
Continuing with their protest for demanding their pending salaries and arrears, employees of Punjab Agricultural University gathered outside Thapar Hall on the second day today.
from colleges
Workshop on import-export
Ludhiana: A workshop on “clearance procedure of import-export” was organised for the students of postgraduate diploma in international business at Kamla Lohtia SD College, Ludhiana. Prof Ajay Sharma, GGDSD College, Chandigarh, was the resource person. An expert in international business, Sharma started the session with an introduction to the Indian taxation system.
from schools
Science fair
Ludhiana: Four science models of Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School have been selected for the state-level competition, after winning eight prizes at the district-level science fair. The two-day competition was held recently at Pothehar Senior Secondary School. The models were divided under four main themes: Energy, Agriculture, Health and Environment.
GNPS students bring laurels
Ludhiana: Students of Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, emerged victorious in the Sahodaya Inter-School PowerPoint Presentation held at GNIPS, Model Town.
A panel that was never formed
Ludhiana, November 8
Political scene has hot up ahead of the Finance and Contracts Committee (F&CC) meeting.
The panel, which has not been constituted 'formally', has been holding meetings on a regular basis.
Sanitation workers submit memorandum
Ludhiana, November 8
A delegation of the Bharatiya Valmiki Sewa Dal today submitted a memorandum to the MC Joint Commissioner. Sanitation workers have been demanding regularisation of services.
A blend of aesthetics and sumptuous food
Ludhiana, November 8
Restaurants in the city are becoming more attractive. A restaurant at BRS Nagar has a Taj Mahal atop while the grey vertical bars on the facade of a recently opened restaurant on Malhar Road look different.
Another restaurant on the theme of Bollywood has a fluorescent coloured web on the window alongside the scene of a Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan from Sholay painted on a wall.
The facade of a restaurant in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
No funds in treasury to pay dues
Ludhiana, November 8
The state government bears the additional financial burden of around Rs 7 crore per annum by increasing the salary of those in power, but when it comes to make payments to those who arranged vehicles or organised state-level events for the government, the treasury has no funds.
Parliamentary poll
Parties get into election mode
Ludhiana, November 8
Ahead of the Parliamentary poll, the Akali-BJP combine is making development its poll plank, while the Congress, apart from hard selling the flagship programmes of the UPA Government, is focusing on the economic issues concerning masses.
35-yr-old man commits suicide
Ludhiana, November 8
A 35-year-old auto driver committed suicide in the Paviter Nagar Haibowal area yesterday. The deceased was identified as Jatinder Singh.
Bassi Pathana team lift Diwali hockey cup
Doraha, November 8
 Government
Senior Secondary School, Bassi Pathana, lifted the Diwali Hockey Trophy by
defeating Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School 3-0 in the 15th Inter-School
Diwali Hockey Tournament organised in memory of Dr Ishwar Singh, the founder
president of Guru Nanak National College.
Players vie for the ball during a match. A Tribune photograph
Curtain raiser to Punjab rural games
Ludhiana, November 8
The Swami Vivekananda Punjab State Rural Games for Boys U-16 will be held at Guru Nanak Stadium from November 9 to 11.
As many as 2,500 participants will be taking part in various events.
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The biometric system will keep a track of the attendance of girls Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) hostels.
The PAU authorities are scanning fingerprints and retina of hostellers as everybody has a unique retinal vascular pattern and fingerprints.
