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No power cut after June 10
Ludhiana, June 4
With the completion of maintenance work of transmission and distribution lines, transformers and substations in the Ludhiana central zone on June 10, residents will get a major relief as there would be no power shutdown for maintenance work.
Minor alleges rape in confinement
Jagraon, June 4
A minor girl has accused a youth of raping her while keeping her in illegal confinement. The accused had abducted her from her house on May 12.
Boy’s Death
Kin refuse to cremate body
Ludhiana, June 4
The controversy over the death of a domestic help in Machhiwara continued for third day today with relatives of the deceased refusing to cremate the body till the accused was arrested. The body has been kept at Samrala civil hospital.
Manholes not covered for years
 Ludhiana, June 4
A manhole in Bhadaur House and another in Feroze Gandhi market have been lying open for the past several years.
Shopkeepers in Bhadaur House said the manhole in their area was covered earlier with a wire-mesh as it was meant for rainwater drainage also. The mesh gave way with time, but was not replaced.
An open manhole at Feroze Gandhi Market (left) and another at Bhadaur House in
Ludhiana. —Photo by Inderjeet Verma
Consumer Forum
ICICI Lombard told to pay Rs 85,000
Ludhiana, June 4
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered ICICI Lombard General Insurance to pay Rs 85,763 to an aggrieved consumer for the loss suffered by him on account of damage to his car in an accident.
Aggrieved, BJP councillors meet mayor
Allege discrimination in MC house
Ludhiana, June 4
Councillors owing allegiance to the Bhartiya Janta Party yesterday alleged that they were being discriminated against by their alliance partner and works of their wards were not being cleared.
Gujjars to protest in Delhi today
L udhiana, June 4
A group of Gujjars would leave the city tonight to participate in the protest being organised by their community to gherao the Rashtrapati Bhawan tomorrow.
Addressing a press conference here today, Gujjar leaders, led by Narinder
Chaudhary, warned that if the Rajasthan government did not relent even then, they would intensify their struggle for justice.
Gujjar leader Narinder Chaudhary addresses a press conference in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
—Photo by Inderjeet Verma
Agents resent wheat shortage notices
Bassi Pathana, June 4
Strong resentment prevailed among commission agents of the town against the notices sent by Markfed, a procurement agency of Bassi Pathana, imposing shortage of 126 quintal of wheat procured by the agency from them.
85-yr-old man dies of burns
Khanna, June 4
Mahinder Singh (85) died of severe burns at Ajnaud village late last night. The victim had been living with his brother and family for some time. Victim’s brother Nachhatar Singh said his brother had been upset for some time over some family matter.
Residents were taken by surprise after the rain lashed in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. —A Tribune photograph |
Power yoga
Ludhiana, June 4
Footloose, an institute associated with fitness and dance, commenced a workshop on power yoga. Vinay
Verma, the institute director having taken a detailed course from Swami Satyanand Yoga
Kender, Mumbai, is getting an overwhelming response.—TNS
Dr Mann honoured with Bharat Jyoti Award
Ludhiana, June 4
Bharat Jyoti Award was conferred on Dr N.C. Mann, senior consultant, department of community dentistry, Christian Dental College, by India International Friendship Society at a ceremony in New Delhi.
200 shopkeepers get notices for violating building norms
Samana, June 4
The local municipal committee has served notices on nearly 200 shopkeepers on the Ghagha road for violating building norms. The shopkeepers have been served notices for allegedly building unauthorised constructions.
Car hits cops, one hurt
Khanna, June 4
Three cops were hit by a speeding Indica car near the Neelon bridge late yesterday night. The occupants of the car were coming from Chandigarh and were on their way to Ludhiana.The cops on duty signaled them to stop the car, but instead of reducing the speed the driver hit the cops. Constable Gurdeep Singh sustained multiple injuries on his legs and arms and was rushed to a private hospital nearby. Now, his condition was stated to be normal.
‘Punjabi youth suitable for security jobs’
Ludhiana, June 4
The rising crime and terrorism in the country has forced the private sector to hire services of security and intelligence agencies in the past a few years. The private security industry has taken the task to ensure safe and secure atmosphere among people besides providing employment to eligible youth. As per leading security and intelligence agencies, the youth of Punjab was best suited for such jobs.
Letters
Motor cycle stolen
Jagraon, June 4
A motor cycle (PB-08Z- 2996) belonging to Randeep Singh was allegedly stolen from near the Adda Raikot Chowk by Sunny Kumar of Agwar Pona. This incident took place when Randeep came to buy vegetables from the market.
Biz Word
Machine tool unit opens new factory
Ludhiana, June 4
Marshall Machines, a machine tool manufacturing company, inaugurated its new CNC machine assembly factory here today. IG (Jalandhar zone) Sanjeev Kalra was the chief guest and MD, Highway Industries; Umesh Munjal was the guest of honour.
Experts raise concern over
depleting water table
Ludhiana, June 4
A seminar on "Sustainability of natural resources in agriculture" was organised by the PAU department of extension education in village Galib Kalan today.
Punjab has tremendous scope for maize cultivation: Expert
Ludhiana, June 4
A two-day workshop on "Production technology of maize" started at Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI) today. About 45 extension officers from all over the state got registered for the workshop to have latest know-how regarding various technical aspects of maize production, improved varieties, insect pest management, disease management and processing.
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Ludhiana, June 4
