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A gate of discord
Ludhiana, September 14
Installing of an iron gate on road by residents of block C of Model Town Extension to keep away drunkards today became a bone of contention among residents of Dr Ambedkar Nagar as well as the
M.T. extension.
Residents of Dr Ambedkar Nagar protest against locking of a gate by residents of C block in Model Town Extension on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Chhapar Mela
Conferences, a lacklustre affair
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 14
Thousands of devotees thronged the Chhapar Mela for the second day today. However, the short spell of rain in the afternoon spoilt the business of a few stall owners after devotees started leaving the venue.
Body found near mela site
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 14
Mystery shrouds the death of a local youth whose body was recovered from a car lying deserted at the Chhapar mela site today morning.
Driver of the car, whose is suspected to have fled after youth’s death is yet to be identified?
SI hurt as pistol goes off
Ludhiana, September 14
A sub-inspector allegedly shot himself in the head late last night. Surjit Chand Sharma, who was posted in Zira as sub-inspector, allegedly shot himself in the head at his residence in Atam
Nagar, Model Town, here, late last night.
Flaunting brands the latest trend
Ludhiana, September 14
Ludhianvis are smitten by style and love to flaunt the brands they are wearing. Be it clothes, shoes or accessories like bags, sunglasses, jewellery and perfumes, they want everything to be branded and chic.
A girl buys a perfume at Montblanc
boutique.
A Tribune photograph
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Delhi Blasts
State on alert, says Majithia
Ludhiana, September 14
Bikram Singh Majithia, minister for information and public relations, water and sanitation, science & technology, Punjab, said in the wake of yesterday's serial bomb blasts in New Delhi, the state government was exercising full alert in Punjab and asserted that no body would be allowed to disrupt peace, harmony and mutual brotherhood at any cost.
Inhuman act: CPI
Ludhiana, September 14
The CPI has strongly condemned serial blasts in Delhi, causing loss of precious human lives and injuring many.
In a press note issued here today, the district unit of the party has made an appeal to all sections to stand united and fight back the nefarious designs of inhuman and disruptive forces.
Security beefed up at Chhapar Mela
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 14
“Kisse anpachhati cheej nun nan chhero. Eh bamb ho sakdi hai. Shakk hon te ehnan phone numberan te police nun soochna
devo.” (Don’t touch unclaimed object. It can be a bomb. In case of
suspicion, inform the police at these telephone numbers).
A few gathered to hear leaders of a party at Chappar Mela in Ludhiana on Sunday.
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City cries for power, water
Ludhiana, September 14
Power cuts ranging from six to eight hours in the city and disruption of water supply during this period has made the life of residents miserable in the wake of hot and humid weather conditions.
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Jaswinder takes charge as civic body chief
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Sahnewal, September 14
Sahnewal ultimately has a new president in the form of Jaswinder Kaur Sandhu who took charge of the office last evening.
Apart from Akali councillors, cabinet minister Jathedar Heera Singh Gabria, former cabinet minister Mahesh Inder Singh
Grewal, former MP Rajinder Kaur Bulara and Pawanpreet Singh Gill, vice-president, Youth Wing, were present. |
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| Jaswinder Kaur Sandhu along with cabinet minister Heera Singh
Gabria, former cabinet minister Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, former MP Rajinder Kaur Bulara while taking over as the president of Sahnewal Nagar Panchayat.
Photo by Lovleen Bains |
PAU to hold kisan mela from Sept 18
Ludhiana, September 14
The theme of this year’s kisan mela to be organised at Punjab Agricultural University from September 18 to 19 is "Save Environment- Save Punjab". Pamphlets, literature along with banners and placards will be used to spread awareness about environmental degradation among the farmers.
Talent hunt at Partap college
Ludhiana, September 14
A talent hunt competition was hosted in Partap College of Education, Hambran Road, here yesterday. The function was presided over by Dr. Balwant Singh, principal, Partap College of Education.
Online gaming, a craze among youngsters
Ludhiana, September 14
Cashing in on the craze among youngsters for online gaming, market players are coming out with innovative ideas for reaching out to their targeted customers.
More games and attractive pricing is what those in the industry are banking on right now.
Hindi Day at New GMT
Ludhiana, September 14
Hindi Day was celebrated at New GMT Public School here today. Hindi calligraphy competition was organised on the
occasion.
Students take part in Hindi Day at New GMT
Public School in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Varsity topper to receive award
Mandi Gobindgarh, September 14
In BAMS second professional examination conducted by the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in May/June, Kulvinder Kaur of the Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Mandi
Gobindgarh, stood first in the university by securing 1587/1900 (84 per cent) marks.
Medium traders’ ignored as board meets today
Ludhiana, September 14
When the industrial board of medium enterprises holds its first meeting tomorrow, its members will be unclear on the issues they are to discuss. The industry has been crying hoarse over "multiple" problems that have been threatening its existence.
Toll barriers gone, but not tax
Doraha, September 14
It has been more than a month now when the toll barrier was shifted from Doraha to
Ladowal, but commuters of buses say that the passenger toll is still being charged from them on the
Ludhiana-Patiala route.
Unique hip replacement surgery
Ludhiana, September 14
Dr Sarvesh Mathur and his team at Deepak-Satluj Hospital, Ludhiana, performed a unique total hip replacement. For the first time, a combination of ceramic head with ultra-short stem was used with a metallic insert of acetabulum.
Awareness on ENT diseases soon
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 14
Terming ear, nose and throat as gateways to many fatal diseases, Dr Gurjit Singh, president, the
ENT, Head and Neck Surgeons Forum, said there was need to launch coordinated move to check genesis and spread of these ailments.
At the Crossroads
Sadness as creative energy
One seeks happiness in life but settles down with sadness. When the area of ignorance dwindles in the mind, happiness tries to sneak out. It is not possible to remain happy when one becomes aware of the misery around you.
Lok Sabha Poll
SAD favours Pandhi’s name
Amloh, September 14
Keeping in view the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, activists of the SAD in a meeting here today have recommended the name of former minister Dalip Singh Pandhi for the newly carved Fatehgarh Sabhib Lok Sabha constituency.
Fashion show organised
Khanna, September 14
A fashion show was organised by the Graduate Institute of Fashion Technology in which a large number of girls participated.
Gurpreet was declared the winner in the contest, Harneet stood second and Simranjit bagged third position.
Rs 2.60 lakh stolen from SHO’s house
Ludhiana, September 14
Krishan Bhadur of Nepalese origin allegedly stole Rs 2.60 lakh from the house, Sandeep
Vadera, SHO, Sidhma Bait,located in Vishal Nagar, Pakhowal Road. The servant was recruited only two days ago. But, the SHO had failed to verify the antecedents of Krishan
Bhadur, a domestic help.
5 booked for abusing bus driver
Khanna, September 14
The Khanna police has booked five persons for breaking windowpanes of a bus and abusing the bus driver.
In his complaint to the police, bus driver Jagroop Singh, a resident of Nangal, alleged that five persons in a car stopped the bus when he was taking passengers to
Samrala.
Minor abducted, 1 booked
Khanna, September 14
The police for abducting a minor girl from the Dhaba Road has booked a local resident. The accused has been identified as Mahesh Kumar, a migrant from Bihar, who allegedly abducted a 14-year-old girl from the city.
2,507 cases settled in lok adalat
Jagraon, September 14
Lok Adalat was held at Subdivisional Courts, Jagraon, where 2,507 cases were settled. A total of 2,844 cases were presented before various authorities of Lok
Adalat. Disputes involving Rs 1.48 crore were settled.
Katoch Shield
Ludhiana enter final
Ludhiana, September 14
A powerful 72 runs by Karan Goel and an equally useful contribution of 46 runs by skipper, Ankur Kakkar steered Ludhiana to a two-wicket win over Amritsar in the semifinal of the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield which organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at the Punjab Agricultural University concluded today. |
The jubilant players of Ludhiana who beat Amritsar in the semifinal for Katoch Shield on PAU ground, Ludhiana, on Sunday. Photo: Rajesh Bhambi |
Guru Angad school lift Wushu title
Ludhiana, September 14
Guru Angad Dev Public School, Shimlapuri, lifted the fifth district Wushu championship title which was played at Ram Lal Bhasin Public School here today.
Shamrock Public School won the second place, while the host Ram Lal Bhasin Public School got the third prize in the event where competitions were held according to weight categories.
A match in progress during the Wushu Championship in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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12 shortlisted for bodybuilding c’ship
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Ludhiana, September 14
The Punjab Amateur Bodybuilding Association conducted trials here today at Flex Body Line,
Dugri, in which 55 aspirants participated and 12 players were shortlisted for the coming 47th National Bodybuilding Championship to be held at Pune from September 24 to 28.
Bodybuilders pose for a photograph during the trials in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Malwa school thrash Moga A 8-0
Ludhiana, September 14
Nirmaljeet Singh scored a hat-trick as Malwa School Hockey Wing, Ludhiana, overwhelmed Moga A 8-0 in a group A match in the u-14 years section of the Punjab State Weekend Hockey Tournament being organised by the Punjab Sports Department at the Prithipal Singh Memorial AstroTurf Stadium at Punjab Agricultural University, here today. |
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| A match between Malwa School Hockey Wing, Ludhiana, and Moga in progress on the PAU campus on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Rajesh Bhambi |
For them, cricket is their life line
Ludhiana, September 14
For these two budding players, cricket is their life line. After playing for Kings XI in the Indian Premiere League
(IPL) their spirits are high and they are looking forward to make a place for themselves in the national team.
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