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Rainwater floods city; tall claims of MC washed away
Ludhiana, July 24
The city was inundated after just an hour of downpour this afternoon. All low lying areas and some posh areas of the city were flooded throwing normal life out of gear for some hours.

The old GT Road flooded after the downpour in Ludhiana on Monday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

After 30 gastro cases, MC invites tender for chlorine tablets
Ludhiana, July 24
Finally waking up from deep slumber, the Health Branch of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation today invited tenders for chlorine tablets and oral rehydration solution (ORS) after many cases of gastroenteritis were already reported in the city.

Twentyfive-year-old fighting for life
Ludhiana, July 24
Puneet, a 25-year-old resident of the city, is fighting for life with his only hope pinned on samaritans of the region to defeat the life-threatening condition of renal failure.

Public information campaign kicks off at Sahnewal

Ludhiana, July 24 The second public information campaign (PIC) in Punjab, launched by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) was inaugurated by MLA and former minister Santokh Singh Choudhary at Sahnewal today. Chaudhary Santokh Singh, MLA and former minister, inaugurates the five-day public information campaign launched by the Press Information Bureau at Sahnewal on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

A dry day, says PAU Met Dept
Ludhiana, July 24
While the entire city was inundated due to heavy rain today, there was no rainfall recorded by the Punjab Agricultural University Meteorological Department. This was due to the fact that not even single drop of rain fell at the university’s observatory, which is located near Sidhwan canal.

COMMUNITY

BJP lambasts Centre for rising prices

Ludhiana, July 24 As part of their nationwide protest against soaring prices, activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by district president Dr Subhash Verma, organised a unique demonstration at Clock Tower chowk here today in which bells, ‘shankhs’ and utensils were sounded. BJP activists protest against rising prices at Clock Tower, Ludhiana, on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Canals’ eroding banks cry for repair

Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 24 Even though the Punjab Government is spending crores of rupees on various projects under the Punjab Nirman Yojna, the Canal Department has failed to undertake necessary repairs of the eroding banks of canals passing through the state. Mr Prem Chand, SDM, Raikot, examines the eroded portion of the bank of Abohar Canal at Sudhar Bridge near Ahmedgarh. — Photo by the writer

Work on gurdwara in limbo as two groups lock horns

Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 24 Even after receiving permission from Jathedar of Akal Takht Joginder Singh Vedanti to continue the construction of a gurdwara on a piece of land near a samadh at Dhulkot village, the committee of the religious place has been finding it hard to go ahead with the construction as another faction of the Dalits have objected to the same. A view of the partially-built gurdwara at Dhulkot village, near Ahmedgarh. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Celebs at city weddings may soon be reality
Ludhiana, July 24
Bollywood stars may soon be frequenting the city, not for mega events but for private celebrations like weddings and other parties. If enthusiasm of entertainment providing companies is anything to go by, the city of opulent and boisterous Ludhianavis, who look to outdo each other, is among the “very high potential” places to witness the presence of celebrities at private events.

Faith makes devotees perform daring feats

Ludhiana, July 24 Many South Indians have settled in the walled city of Ludhiana during the past three to four decades. Though a new generation of South Indians have sprung up, yet they have not forgotten their rites and rituals. Devotees of Mariamma march in procession with pierced cheeks in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Rare honour for Prof Kapoor
Ludhiana, July 24
It is a rare honour to be nominated for the second term on the academic council of Vishwa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, founded by Rabindera Nath Tagore. Prof Prithipal Singh Kapoor, former Pro-Vice Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University, has been renominated to the academic council of Vishwa Bharati University, Shantiniketan, for a period of three years. Prof Kapoor who is a renowned Sikh scholar is also a well known educationist of Punjab and has served on many important committees of the University Grants Commission.

Need to plant saplings stressed

Agricultural loans on cards: Bansal
Ludhiana, July 24
“Our country is emerging as a big power among the developing countries. The developed countries too have realised the importance of India,” said Mr Pawan Bansal, Union State Finance Minister here on Saturday.

Induction furnace industry holds dharna
Ludhiana, July 24
Alleging step-motherly treatment by the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) towards the induction furnace industry, the Induction Furnace Association of North India held a dharna in front of the PSEB office on Ferozepur road here today.

‘Govt ignoring rural educational institutes’
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 24
Office-bearers of various educational and social organisations of the area have urged the state government to come to the rescue of institutes that had been nurturing the needs of education for women of rural areas. The appeal came at a seminar on the role of private organisations in eradicating illiteracy amongst rural women, organised at Swami Ganga Giri Girls College at Raikot on Saturday. The seminar was presided over by Mr Krishan Chand Gupta and Mr Satish Sharma, a senator of Panjab University, and a renowned educationist of the area was the chief guest.

H.K. Dua to deliver lecture at college
Samrala, July 24
Mr H.K. Dua, Editor-in-Chief, The Tribune group of newspapers, shall share his vision and views on contemporary India with the audience at Malwa College, Bondli, Samrala, on July 31 at 11 am. His lecture will be followed by a question-answer session.

From Schools & Colleges
CBSE chief inaugurates ‘smart classrooms’

Ludhiana, July 24 The Smart Class Programme was inaugurated by CBSE Chairman Ashok Ganguly at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, here today. Mr Ganguly is in the city to conduct several programmes for principals. CBSE Chairman Ashok Ganguly at the inauguration of a “smart classroom” at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana, on Monday.

Students attend lecture on NCC
Ludhiana, July 24
A special lecture on NCC programme was organised by the NCC unit of GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, here on Saturday. Col S.S. Deol, Commanding Officer, 3 Pb Girls Battalion, was the guest speaker.

Little siblings’ day out
Ludhiana, July 24
In an endeavor to learn in fun way, the Class VI of Kundan Vidya Mandir had invited their siblings aged between 3 and 6 for a get together here on Saturday. The objective was to enable the students to learn interaction and inculcate a sense of responsibility towards their younger brothers and sisters.

VC’s appointment hailed

CULTURE

Thespian writer par excellence Doraha, July 24 Drama has been woven into the very texture of Sompal Heera’s life. His radical thinking, convincing ideals and formulated decisions have infused a new blood into Punjabi theatre. Heera, who has created waves in Punjabi theatre, hopes to “reform” every bit of it through his dramatic approach. Sompal Heera in one of his performances.

Over 200 patients examined at diabetes camp 
Ludhiana, July 24
The district unit of National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) organised its ninth free diabetes detection camp at Dr Gupta Clinic in Shivpuri locality here on Sunday. More than 200 patients were examined, their blood sugar level was checked and free medicines were distributed.