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Gyaspura: No lessons learnt
Ludhiana, August 24
The outbreak of gastroenteritis which has claimed one life and left several others ill in
Gyaspura, has once again proved that the area, represented by mayor Hakam Singh Gyaspura is a chronic source of water and vector-borne diseases.
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| Stagnant water in a vacant plot in Gyaspura has become a breedng ground for mosequitoes; slush and filth dot the approach road to Ambedkar Nagar and (right) Patients undergoing treatment for gastroentritis at a hospital
in Giaspura in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma and Rajesh Bhambi |
3 fresh cases of gastro
Ludhiana, August 24
Three more gastroenteritis cases were reported from the area at a private hospital today. Patients had all the symptoms of gastroenteritis, but their condition is stable, a doctor said.
Tribune Impact
Debris removed from highway
Doraha, August 24
The NHAI has finally removed structures and debris from the national highway here.
The plight of commuters was highlighted in the Tribune on August 17 as toll employees had failed to clear raised platforms that were supporting their cabins.
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| A view of the National Highway before the raised structures and debris were removed; and
(right) as it looks now. Tribune photographs |
Gold regains its shine
Ludhiana, August 24
After going through months of a dull phase, gold is once again attracting small buyers. The recent downward trend in bullion rates has brought buyers back to the market.
Youth murdered, body thrown on track
Sahnewal, August 24
The railway police recovered a body bearing deep cuts on the head and arms near the station here early this morning.
City
Concerns
Ever increasing number of vehicles continue to choke city roads. Every 33rd hour, the roads witness a fatal accident. The mismanaged traffic can be seen flouting the traffic rules, openly. Two-wheeler drivers are largely without helmets, majority vehicles don't follow lane rules, traffic lights are largely skipped and ruthless honking continues unabated.
Steep hike in solvent
Dry cleaners threaten to shut shops
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 24
Dry cleaners and dyers of the local town and surrounding areas have threatened to close down their establishments in case hike in prices of MTO
(mineral turpentine oil), a petroleum product that is used for cleaning woollen and silky clothes, is not withdrawn.
Janamashtami celebrated with fervour
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 24
Janamashtami was celebrated in various temples of the town and surrounding villages. Celebrations started with parbaht pheris organised by members of the Har Har Mahadev Sewa Sangathan and Shri Ram Mandir committee.
Lakhowal lays stone of 2 link roads
Mehlon (Ludhiana), August 24
Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, chairman, Punjab Mandi Board, laid the foundation stone of two link roads at Mehlon village near kohara here today. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, MP, presided over the function and Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal, a former MLA of Koom Kalan, was the guest of honour.
Keepers of tradition
Ludhiana, August 24
Every Janamashtmi Brindaban come calling to Ludhiana. While people out here are known for their style and opulence but at the same time they are religious to the core. Every year clothes, jewellery and artifacts related to Lord Krishna are directly flown in from Brindaban at Krishna
Mandir, Model Town, and Govind Dham Mandir.
The idols of Lord Krishna and Radha brought from Brindavan at Krishna Temple, Model Town, in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Vajpayee still PM
on govt website!
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 24
If documents on the official website of Government of India are to be believed
then Atal Behari Vajpayee is still the Prime Minister and Dr Murli Manohar
Joshi heads the human resources department of the union government.
Society told to stop construction on parking land
Ludhiana, August 24
The secretary cooperation (appeals) of Punjab has ordered the Satluj Cooperative House Building Society, Chandigarh Road, to stop construction of houses in the area meant for parking of the society. The arbitrator has been directed to decide upon the case within one month.
On the move against female foeticide
Ludhiana, August 24
A “one-man army” against female foeticide, Harbans Singh Brahmpuri from Brahmpur village, near
Lotbaddi, has been going around villages and towns and preaching people against the social evil since 1999.
Mini bus policy cheers operators
Ludhiana, August 24
The mini bus policy declared by the Punjab government has brought cheer to mini bus operators.
125 animals examined at camp
Ludhiana, August 24
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) organised an animal welfare camp at Gurreh village
(Ludhiana) here recently.
Speeding bus kills pedestrian
Khanna, August 24
A resident of the city who was hit by a speeding bus at Uttam Nagar died on the spot today morning. The bus has been impounded and a case registered in this connection. The victim has been identified as 53 years old Rajpal Singh, a resident of Uttam Nagar, who hails from Bijnaur district in Uttar Pradesh.
20 kg poppy husk seized, 1 held
Khanna, August 24
The local police today arrested a resident of Chakohi village and seized 20 kg of poppy husk from near Issru village.
MBD Group to construct hotel
Ludhiana, August 24
MBD Group has formally inked a pact with Radisson International for its Ludhiana venture slated to come up later this
year.
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Renovation at New Delhi rly station from Sept 6-14
