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Globalisation’s ill effects
discussed
Ludhiana, May 26
A meeting of nearly 40 representatives of various social, commercial, labour and political representatives in connection with the ill effects of globalisation on the country was held at Sita Mata Mandir at Daresi Grounds here today.
Lok Bhalai Party to contest 90 seats
Mandi
Gobindgarh, May 26
The Lok Bhalai Party will contest 90 seats in the coming Assembly elections in the state and has declared nine candidates so far. Poll adjustments with other like-minded parties, except the Congress, and the
SAD-BJP alliance, was not ruled out, said Mr Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, MP and president of the Lok Bhalai Party, while addressing a conference organised by the district unit of the party here
yesterday.
Beating the heat — Tiger’s
way
Ludhiana, May 26
A tiger, bogged down by the heat and feeling uncomfortable under the shade of a tree, heads toward an artificial pond looking forward to a long dip and relief from the scorching Sun.
Tigers beat the heat at the Tiger Safari in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— Photo Rajesh Bhambi |
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Child care —
no child’s
play
Ludhiana, May 26
With more and more women taking up jobs or getting involved in other social activities the need for proper care of infants and babies has increased manifold. Baby care needs patience, expertise and lots of love and affection. But sadly there is scarcity of good day care centres and good maids.
A tough road to
traverse
Ludhiana, May 26
The road from Jagraon Bridge to Lakshmi Cinema and leading to Christian Dental College and Christian Medical College and Hospital is congested and narrow. The encroachment on both sides of the road slows the heavy traffic. Many rickshaws, carts and three-wheelers are parked on the side.
Plot possession
eludes owner
Ludhiana, May 26
Mr Sardari Lal, a businessman, residing in Aggar Nagar locality here, is a harassed man. His 200-square-yards-plot in Mahavir Jain Colony in Sunder Nagar is allegedly under encroachment for the past more than one decade and despite his persistent efforts at the administrative level and a prolonged litigation, he is yet to get possession of what he claims, he lawfully owns.
Anti-Mayor stir to continue
Ludhiana, May 26
The BJP, an alliance partner in the municipal corporation here will continue its protest against the Mayor, Mr Apinder Singh Grewal, till the civic body initiates effective measures to provide basic amenities to the entire city population, particularly the localities in underdeveloped and undeveloped wards.
When the colossus
fell
Ludhiana, May 26
Exactly 37 years ago, I was a class VI student in SAN Jain School in Daresi Grounds and it was the summer break. We lived in our ancestral house in Purana Bazar. The transistor at that time assumed the importance that the television has today. Next to our house, was a hosiery factory where I was playing with my friends. Its owner had a small transistor set and he broke the news of Jawahar Lal Nehru’s death. I heard the sad news being repeated on it.
Chiks are still ‘chic’
Ludhiana, May 26
It is rare to see a person carrying on his ancestral profession and take pride in it. Om Prakash, a ‘chik’-maker, has been in the business of making chiks for more than three decades and before him his parents were doing the same.
Makers of beauty live in
poverty
Ludhiana, May 26
A number of Rajasthani families, driven from their homes due to the drought, are living in abject poverty in small huts on Ferozepur Road. Most of them make a living by making statues with plaster of Paris.
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