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Fire in forest area near PAU
 Ludhiana, March 23
The forest area in front of Punjab Agricultural University caught fire in the afternoon.
Thick smoke emanated from bushes and wild grass as two cops tried to douse the fire. Within a few minutes, the entire 500-metre stretch of the area was under fire.
Cops try to control the fire that broke out in the forest area outside the PAU in Ludhiana on Sunday.
— A Tribune photograph
World TB Day
PPSC to recruit 100 doctors daily, says Chawla
Mandi Gobindgarh, March 23
The state government has directed the Punjab Public Service Commission to recruit 100 doctors daily to fill the posts lying vacant in various hospitals in the Malwa belt. This was stated by health and family welfare minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla at a rally organised by the Punjab health society at Dalip Nagar today.
Health minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla interacts with mission director T.R.Sarangal at a function organised to mark World TB Day in Mandi Gobindgarh on Sunday.
— A Tribune photograph
Night cricket a big hit
 Ludhiana, March 23
They do not use a proper score sheet and don’t have time to play during the day. They do not even have proper equipment and use bricks as wickets. Yet, the passion for the game exists.
A batsman plays during a night cricket tournament organised in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed
City salutes martyrs
Ludhiana, March 23
Tributes were paid to martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on the occasion of their martyrdom day today.
Various functions were organised in the city to remember the patriots who kissed the gallows for the country.
Minister of jails and tourism Hira Singh Gabria garlanded statues of the trio at Jagraon Bridge in the morning. Mayor Hakam Singh
Gyaspura, senior deputy mayor Parveen Bansal and MLA Harish Bedi were also present.
A nihang raises a slogan of patriotism near the statues of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev on their martyrdom day in Ludhiana on Sunday.
— Photo by Inderjeet Verma
CM’s grant
Ludhiana, March 23
Punjab minister for jails, tourism and cultural affairs Hira Singh Gabria today presented a cheque for Rs 10 lakh on behalf of the Chief Minister to chairman of the trust, Baba Jaswant Singh. The trust plans to set up Sri Guru Ram Das Hospital and Research Institute in the city. — OC
POORLY
CONNECTED: Street children make do with mobile phones made from a packaging material in Ludhiana on Sunday.
—Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
Sutlej Club Poll
Bhambi elected vice-president
Ludhiana, March 23
Rajesh Bhambi has been elected vice-president of the Sutlej Club unopposed as his lone opponent Gaurav Chaudhry withdrew his nomination on the last day for withdrawal on March 21.
Marriages of 7 poor
girls solemnised
Jagraon, March 23
The JCI, Jagraon, today solemnised marriages of seven poor girls today. About 500 persons attended the function.
Easter celebrations
Ludhiana, March 23
Christians all over the city celebrated Easter Sunday to commemorate Resurrection of Lord Jesus three days after His crucification on Good Friday.
A novel way to draw youngsters
 Ludhiana, March 23
These days Rakh Bagh-morning walkers’ park-is buzzing with activity. A number of institutes are adopting novel ways to catch attention of the youngsters who have just got free from exams.
A group of youngsters, who are spreading computer awareness through street plays.
— A Tribune photograph
Letters
Root out drug addiction
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Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 23
