L U D H I A N A

Ludhiana is unprepared to combat fire mishaps
LUDHIANA, July 11 — A review of the fire-safety measures in Ludhiana by the Institute of Fire Engineers (India) has shown that almost the entire town is fire-prone.

The construction of the new multistorey central fire station near the Ludhiana railway station in progress. — Photo by Rajesh Bhambi

Drug smuggling from UP, HP, Rajasthan on the rise
LUDHIANA, July 11 — The arrest of a large number of narcotics smugglers from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh in the past couple of days has alarmed the local police.

COMMUNITY

MC men flay policies
LUDHIANA, July 11 — More than one dozen trade unions of the municipal corporations and municipal committees held a state-level meeting in the city to discuss the ‘anti-worker policies’ of the government and to put an end to exploitation of the employees in the civic bodies in Punjab.

Cong flays partiality in development works
LUDHIANA, July 11 — Congress and Youth Congress activists have decried the discriminatory attitude of the municipal corporation in execution of development work in the city. In a meeting, held in New Simlapuri to discuss the civic problems of ward numbers 27, 28 and 30, it was alleged that despite allocation of sufficient grants, certain councillors were neglecting some of the localities on the basis of political differences.

Seminar on engg technology
LUDHIANA, July 11 — Punjab Agricultural University will organise a one-day seminar on July 17, on “Role of engineering technology in modernisation of rural Punjab”.

Camp on yoga
LUDHIANA, July 11 — An impressive lecture-cum-demonstration camp on yoga and its usefulness was conducted at Punjab Police Academy, (PPA) Phillaur, yesterday.

LPG distributors' warning 
LUDHIANA, July 11 — The Ludhiana LPG Distributors Association today warned the hotel, dhaba and tea stall owners against the use of LPG meant for domestic purposes.

Sabha to support Uttrakhand demand
LUDHIANA, July 11 — The Garhwali Pratinidhi Sabha, Punjab, has decided to join the struggle for the creation of a separate Uttrakhand state, according to the sabha President, Mr Tanki Singh Negi.

How to design a lawn
LUDHIANA, July 11 — Lawns can serve to project our moods and festive spirit. Flowers in the lawns convey an eloquent message. Hence a lawn should be designed thoughtfully.

A gift for someone you love
LUDHIANA, July 11 — A bouquet is an ideal gift for someone you love. A bouquet has an eloquent message and evokes a deep feeling. Gift your friend or a loved one with a bouquet, personalised presentation of flowers.

CRIME

Attack attempt foiled
LUDHIANA, July 11 — With the arrest of two persons, the Model Town police has foiled an attempt to attack and loot a Laddowal based rice-sheller owner.

LUDHIANA CALLING

Waterlogging ! Who cares
TWO of the poshest colonies of the city, Sarabha Nagar and Gurdev Nagar, get waterlogged after every spell of rain. The colonies are inhabited by what are supposed to be the elite of the city. They are in turn visited by those who are supposed to be the elite of Punjab.

EDUCATION

‘No short-cuts to success’
LUDHIANA, July 11 — City boys and girls have proved their mettle by topping in various entrance exams. What took them to the top? As part of the continuing series we ask another topper the secret of his success.

Private colleges dupe candidates
LUDHIANA, July 11 — Some private colleges in and around Ludhiana appear to have found a new way of making easy money.

ADMINISTRATION

MC men flay policies
LUDHIANA, July 11 — More than one dozen trade unions of the municipal corporations and municipal committees held a state-level meeting in the city to discuss the ‘anti-worker policies’ of the government and to put an end to exploitation of the employees in the civic bodies in Punjab.