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Customers get less for same price
 Khanna, June 2
Instead of increasing the prices of edibles and snacks, shopkeepers here have found a novel way to keep their customers “happy”. They have started reducing the quantity of packed items for the same price as before.
These items include chips, biscuits, detergents, snacks and edible oils.
Class XII: Science result in govt schools dismal
Ludhiana, June 2
Poor infrastructure with the education department has cost students of the science stream, who appeared for the Class XII board examination held by the state education board, dear. The gazette of the result was available in the market today.
Sub-registrar keeps applicants waiting
Ludhiana, June 2
A number of visitors to the sub-registrar (east) office on the Ferozepore Road here faced inconvenience as the sale deed registration work was halted after the sub-registrar left suddenly for the day around 12 noon.
Debt drives youth to suicide
Ludhiana, June 2
Unable to repay mounting debt, a youth committed suicide by hanging himself with the dupatta of his wife in the bathroom of his house in Madhopuri this morning.
Nepalese man found dead near house
Ludhiana, June 2
A middle-aged man of Nepalese origin, Double Bahadur, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a street outside his house in Beantpura this morning.
Aphrodisiac overdose
kills man
Ludhiana, June 2
Overdose of an aphrodisiac reportedly led to the death of a bigamous man here last night.
Multi-level parking for rly station
Ludhiana, June 2
The railway station here will soon have a multi-level parking. The existing car parking site and vacant space in front of the railway mail service office have tentatively been selected for the purpose.
Price Hike
Charitable institutions feel the pinch
Drastic fall in food supplies, contributions
Ludhiana, June 2
Sky-rocketing prices have severely affected the daily food supplies of a large number of people putting up in charitable institutions all over the city. Though these people are directly affected, but could gauge from definite fall in the daily supplies landing at the doorsteps of such institutions.
Contributions from locals have declined. Whereas, our expenditure has gone up from Rs 85,000 to Rs 2.50 lakh per month.We have nearly 120 residents.
Unaware of the fact that food supplies of a large number of charitable institution have been affected, children of Bal Bhawan wait for the lunch in Ludhiana on Monday.
—Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed
Fear of epidemic looms over Sandaur
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 2
Residents of Sandaur village in this district are living in perpetual fear of an epidemic outbreak due to an overflowing pond located in the heart of the habitation. Frequent flowing of dirty water mixed with sewage and other waste has made lives of the people miserable. Non-implementation of development projects, allegedly due to factionalism in the village, has further aggravated the problem.
Civic Poll
Elected members to take oath on June 5
Ludhiana June 2
The newly-elected members of the Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samitis from all districts of Punjab will be administered the oath of office at a function organised on June 5 at Grain Market Salim Tabri, Ludhiana. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal will administer the oath and Ranjit Singh Brahmpura, minister for rural development and panchayats, will preside over the function.
BSNL employees hold protest
Ludhiana, June 2
BSNL employees held a demonstration outside the GMT office in protest against the proposed initial public offer (IPO) of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited today.
Critically ill woman needs financial help
Ludhiana, June 2
Sita Devi (35), a resident of Preet Nagar, Shimlapuri, has been undergoing treatment at the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) for the past 12 days.Sita Devi was admitted after she complained of an acute stomach ache. She was diagnosed as having a hole in the intestines due to tubercular infection.
Gujjars stage dharna
Sahnewal, June 2
Gujjars residing in Sahnewal and its adjoining areas yesterday staged a dharna for more than two hours near the main chowk in support of the nationwide stir for granting Scheduled Caste status to their community.
Symposium on 150th anniversary of Kuka movement
Ludhiana, June 2
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Kuka movement, the communication and international linkages department of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) held a symposium at Wheat Auditorium here today. Eminent experts discussed in detail the Kuka movement, started in April 1857, which emphasised on complete boycott of British products, courts, schools, educational institutions, railways and post and telegraph services and promoting swadeshi goods.
Letters
A ray of hope for PAU pensioners
Ludhiana, June 2
Vice-chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Dr M.S. Kang has assured the pensioners that authorities will soon arrange for a meeting with government officials over the issue of release of pension as early as possible.
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Ludhiana, June 2
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 2
Ludhiana, June 2
