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 Biting cold to stay
Don’t reopen schools: Parents
Ludhiana, February 3
The chilly winds along with intermittent rain continue to sweep the city for the past 24 hours.The cold wave has further intensified with the decrease in the temperatures, which otherwise had increased up to 4 degree Celsius (minimum). Residents, who thought of enjoying their Sunday basking in the sun, had to remain indoors throughout the day due to biting cold.
Though the exact temperature could not be known because of holiday, meteorology experts said temperature had further come down up to two degrees because of regular drizzling and chilly winds.
Attack on Baba
Security beefed up at dera
Ludhiana, February 3
The Ludhiana police reacted quickly and set the security on high alert at the lone Dera branch situated at Gahor village following a powerful attack on the controversial head of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, in which he escaped unhurt yesterday.
Chill warms up hosiery owners’ pockets
Ludhiana, February 3
Sales of woollens have shown an exceptional rise this year, thanks to extended winters. An unusual phenomenon witnessed is that production normally stops by November-end but this time it is continuing even at the beginning of February. Excessive chill has saved the industry, which was fearing a major blow due to multiple factors, the dollar crisis being one.
Ludhianvis will remain grateful to Randhawa
Ludhiana, February 3
Centenary celebration of Randhawa starts on February 1. His birth anniversary will be observed on February 2. Ludhianvis will always remain grateful to Dr Mohinder Singh
Randhawa, who served as the vice-chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University. Dr Randhawa not only took the university to dizzy heights but also helped locals in providing them with an invaluable gift in the shape of Nehru Rose Garden.
FIGHTING
COLD: Migrants get warmth by burning tyres and other waste material in Ludhiana on Sunday.
— Tribune photo by Inderjeet Verma |
Majithia dares Cong to attend protest rally
Ludhiana, February 3
Taking strong exception to the claim of the Punjab Pradesh Congress leadership for being the sole votary of the state's interests and the rights of its people, Bikram Singh Majithia, minister for water supply, sanitation and information and public relations, Punjab, has asked them to accompany them to New Delhi for attending a protest rally on February 22.
Power cuts throw life out
of gear
Patients, students worst affected
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 3
A higher number of patients suffering from lungs diseases and insomnia, interrupted studies of students during the pre-examination period and increased consumption of diesel are some of the consequences of power cuts being imposed this winter.
Heart diseases rising among young: Doc
Ludhiana, February 3
Ram Pratap, a resident of Ferozepur town, and Bhagwan Singh of Jagraon in this district had two things in common — both were 35 years old and both had a severe life-threatening heart disease.
Architects to be involved in city planning: BJP chief
Ludhiana, February 3
The first news letter of Ludhiana Architects Association (LAA) was launched here today by state president of the BJP Rajinder
Bhandari, who was the chief guest at the function.
State president of the BJP Rajinder Bhandari releases the news letter of Ludhiana Architects Association in Ludhiana on Sunday.
— Tribune photo by Kuldip Bhatia
Obesity support group holds meeting
Doraha, February 3
The fourth meeting of the obesity support group, launched by minimally invasive and bariatric surgery unit of a local hospital, was organised here yesterday.
Students present a cultural programme during the closing ceremony of the annual athletics meet of Kundan Vidya Mandir in Ludhiana on Sunday.
— Photo by Inderjeet Verma |
Protest against rising steel prices
Ludhiana, February 3
Sore over continues rise in steel prices about 60 industrial associations here have decided to stage a dharna followed by chain hunger strike on February 4.
NDPS undertrial dead
Ludhiana, February 3
An undertrial under the NDPS Act died at PGI, Chandigarh, after allegedly suffering a heart attack in the Central Jail here on Friday afternoon.
New Central excise offices opened
Ludhiana, February 3
Chief commissioner,Central Excise and Customs,Chandigarh zone, D.S.Sra, inaugurated new premises of the Central excise offices near the Dholewal Chowk here.
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