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Number one city of Punjab stinks
Ludhiana, September 13
The old city that lies to the north of the railway station, comprising Field Ganj, Kesar Ganj, Chaura Bazar, division No. 3 and the Daresi Grounds, has become a city of stink, thanks to an indifferent administration.
The mini garden at Mata Rani Chowk which stinks of human urine. |
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Yet another inquiry into manhandling case
Ludhiana, September 13
The case related to the manhandling of a pregnant woman which resulted in miscarriage seems to be becoming too complex with the Deputy Commissioner, Mr S.K. Sandhu, ordering yet another inquiry to verify the facts as the second inquiry report which was submitted today by the Civil Surgeon was not found to be satisfactory.
Cable viewing to cost more
Ludhiana, September 13
Lakhs of cable channel viewers will have to pay Rs 150 as monthly charges from next month. Officials of the three city cable companies and the Cable Operators’ Association, with the efforts of the district administration, have signed an agreement, without viewers’ representatives, to increase the cable charges by 50 per cent and more.
Arrest culprits: ex-serviceman
Ludhiana, September 13
Subedar Amarjit Singh (retd) of Jandi village in this district has been running from pillar to post to get justice after an NRI allegedly broke his arm on August 15 and left the country soon after the incident.
PRTC
campaign to increase passenger load
Ludhiana, September 13
The Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) which is
passing through a phase of heavy losses amounting to crores of rupees,
has launched a fortnightly campaign from September 10 to increase the
passenger load in buses. Mr Harkesh Singh Sidhu, Managing Director, PRTC,
has appealed to the drivers, conductors and other staff of the
corporation to increase the passenger load in buses in view of the
financial crunch.
Ban on loudspeakers goes unheeded
Ludhiana, September 13
Orders of the Deputy Commissioner banning the use of loudspeakers after 10 pm without prior permission are being vehemently violated in the city. The loud sound of blaring music from marriage palaces and other venues has become routine making residents wonder if the orders of the administration carry any significance for the violators.
‘Railways facing financial crisis’
Ludhiana, September 13
The Uttariya Railway Mazdoor Union (URMU) has sought the depoliticisation of the railway management to cut down the unnecessary wastage of expensive resources. Mr B.C. Sharma, general secretary of the URMU, in a press release said that the Indian railways was facing a financial crisis due to the unwise investments and improper plans made by political parties.
‘Terrorist threats should be taken seriously’
Ludhiana, September 13
The All India Anti-Terrorist Front (AIATF) has cautioned the Government of India that the threats of Pakistan-based various terrorist groups, Tehrukul Mujahideen, Al Badr, United Jihad Council, Hizbul Mujahideen etc, of attacking our political leaders and nuclear and military installations should be taken seriously.
Mann seeks protection of Sikhs in USA
Ludhiana, September 13
Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, president, Akali Dal (Amritsar), has expressed his serious concern over the attack on Sikhs in the USA in the wake of attack on the World Trade Centre, and urged the Indian Ambassador to the USA to take appropriate measures for the security of the Sikhs and the Punjabis living in that country.
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