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Students of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan Campus, in a jubilant mood after their performance at a cultural show on the occasion of an alumni meet. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Dept begins denotification process
Ludhiana, September 30
The curtain has finally been brought down on the ambitious waterfront city project of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority
(GLADA) as the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Punjab, has set the process in motion to denotify 1,599 acres falling in nine villages, which had been notified for this purpose.
Thieves steal 70 tolas gold, cash
Ludhiana, September 30
There seems to be no stopping thieves in the city. Two thefts cases were reported in different parts of the city today.
In the first incident, thieves struck at the house of a businessman in the Durgapuri area and decamped with about 70 tolas of gold ornaments and Rs 1 lakh in cash. Besides, the thieves also laid their hands on expensive cameras, watches and silver ornaments kept in the house.
They work day, night to light up your Diwali
 Ludhiana, September 30
Spending sleepless nights and keeping their hand and feet in mud throughout the day is what the potters of Ghumar Mandi are doing these days to make beautiful “hattis” (a small hut made of mud, which is used in the Diwali puja) and earthen lamps for the Diwali puja.
A girl paints “hattis” at Ghumar Mandi in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Police party attacked
Ludhiana, September 30
Three policemen, including an ASI, were injured at Adarsh Nagar, near Samrala
Chowk, when they were attacked by the occupatants of a house this evening. The police had gone there to conduct a raid.
Inmates rescue undertrial attempting suicide in jail
Ludhiana, September 30
An undertrial caught in an NDPS case allegedly attempted suicide by hanging himself from the grills of a ventilator located in the bathroom of the Central Jail on the Tajpur road here today.
The undertrial, identified as Rajwinder Kumar, a resident of Nawanshahr, was lodged in the jail on September 19.
Encroachers getting rent from illegal shanties
Ludhiana, September 30
At a time when a few residents, who have constructed their small houses in Prem Nagar are a worried lot as the Municipal Corporation could raze their structures anytime, there are many persons, including those having political links and financers who have been getting regular rent from those residing in
shanties/vehras there.
One of the houses that is marked for demolition at Prem Nagar in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Students examined for iodine deficiency
Ludhiana, September 30
Survey of Iodine deficiency disorders under the National Iodine Deficiency Disorder Control Programme
(NIDDCP) was conducted at Government Primary School, Ayali Kalanand Jassian, today.
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Seminar dwells on developing air freight logistics policy
Ludhiana, September 30
The Asia Aviation Associates and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised a national-level seminar on ‘Air Freight Stations and Logistics’ with an objective to sensitise the industry in Punjab to the potential and issues in developing an air freight logistics policy, which is aimed at boosting exports, especially from Tier II or Tier III cities.
Insurance firm opens office at Dehlon
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 30
New India Assurance Company Limited has drafted a plan to provide easy access to insurance-related needs to residents of all villages and rural localities of the border state.
This was stated by Surjit Singh Hira, deputy general manager, New India Assurance Company Limited, Ludhiana, after inaugurating the organisation’s micro office at Dehlon, near here, today.
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‘Unauthorised’ building faces sealing
Ludhiana, September 30
A demand notice has been issued to M/S Jawand Sons, Bholapur, Mundian Kalan, Chandigarh Road, to pay a sum of Rs 1.37 crore to the Municipal Corporation within seven days, else their “unauthorised” building will be sealed.
Shradha Ram Phillauri’s birth anniversary celebrated
 Ludhiana, September 30
The Pandit Shradha Ram Phillauri Memorial Welfare Society celebrated the birth anniversary of Pandit Shradha Ram Phillauri at Navdurga
Mandir, Sarabha Nagar, here today.
KK Bawa, chairman of the society, other members of the society and MP Ravneet Singh Bittu apart from many others were present on the occasion.
Eminent personalities who were awarded by the Pandit Shradha Ram Phillauri Memorial Welfare Society at Navdurga Mandir in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
IMA to spread awareness on use of antibiotics
Ludhiana, September 30
Antibiotics can be lifesavers, but misuse has increased the number of drug-resistant germs. Antibiotic resistance occurs when antibiotics no longer work against disease-causing bacteria. These infections are difficult to treat and can mean longer lasting illnesses, more doctor visits or extended hospital stays and the need for more expensive and toxic medications and can sometimes even lead to death.
MC employee suspended
Ludhiana, September 30
Bali Ram, an employee of the Municipal Corporation, was put under suspension today.
Bali Ram was found scaling the wall of his office in Zone D when Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria conducted a surprise check in the office to find who come late.
Lack of dining etiquette can create awkward situation: Expert
 Ludhiana, September 30
Dining etiquette has assumed the importance with globalisation and increasing professional meetings over meals.
Renu Mehra, an image consultant from Delhi, who was in the city today, organised a workshop on dining etiquette.
Elvy's exclusive “Diwali Collection - 2014” on display in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan
Students, staff made aware of liver, breast cancers
Ludhiana, September 30
The medical fraternity celebrates October as World Liver Cancer Awareness Month and World Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
To mark these occasions, Dr Navdeep Singh, a cancer specialist, delivered a lecture at the Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology here to create awareness about liver and breast cancers today. About 300 students and faculty members attended the informational session.
Medical centre gets award
Ludhiana, September 30
Sibia Medical Centre received the Global Healthcare Excellence Award - 2014 in the category of the “Best Institute for Non-Surgical Heart Treatments in India” for extraordinary contribution in the field of non-invasive cardiology.
Directors Dr SS Sibia and Dr Harpreet Kaur Sibia received the award.
Another dengue case reported
Ludhiana, September 30
The total number of patients diagnosed with dengue in Ludhiana hospitals has gone up to 35.
A 56-year-old patient, belonging to Salem Tabri, was admitted to the Civil Hospital here on Tuesday. The patient was tested positive for dengue.
Rural schools in a
shambles
 Jagraon, September 30
Government schools in Sidhwan Bet area speak volumes of the alleged apathy of
the government. Dearth of classrooms, inadequate staff, broken chairs and
blackboards, overgrown weeds, dysfunctional electrical appliances and seepage
in classrooms have become a common feature at the government schools in the
rural area.
A wall in poor shape at Government Primary School in Bhundri village, near Sidhwan Bet. A tribune photograph
Donations pour in for flood-hit J&K
 Ludhiana, September 30
“Drops of Hope”- a combined association of the PAUSA (Punjab Agricultural University Students’ Association) and the GADVASU Students’ Society received overwhelming response. The donation drive was held for the flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir.
The relief items will be sent to J&K with the help of two NGOs, Emergency Youth Blood Donation Organisation and Khalsa Aid.
The poster of a one-day donation drive that was held at the PAU. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Teachers get tips for effective, innovative teaching
 Jagraon, September 30
The Ludhiana Group of Colleges, Chaukimann near Jagraon, organised a one-day workshop on “Methodologies for effective, interactive and innovative schooling” on the college campus today.
`Chief guest and members of the management during a workshop at the Ludhiana Group of Colleges, Chaukimann, near Jagraon. A tribune photograph
125 doctors take part in CME
Khanna, September 30
The Indian Medical Association organised a continuing medical education
(CME) conference, under the supervision of the Punjab Medical Council, at Khanna. As many as 125 doctors participated in the
CME, under the chairmanship of the IMA president, Dr Sudhir Raj.
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Three injured in road accident
Jagraon, September 30
Three persons were injured when a car they were traveling in collided head on with a truck coming from the opposite direction at the railway overbridge here last night. The victims have been identified as Sawarn Singh, Gurmail Singh and Jagdev Singh, all residents of Hans Kalan village near
Jagraon.
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