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Rich farmers turn style savvy
Ludhiana, September 19
Lifestyle of the farming community of Punjab has undergone a complete change over the past few years. This was quite evident at the two-day Kisan Mela that concluded here today. Big swanky cars, flashy cell phones or branded footwear, you name it, and most rich farmers have it.
Once considered simple, today these countryside folks have gone hi-tech, are
educated and also more socially aware. Most of these farmers had come from
far-off places to participate in the mela like every year.
A farmer arrives in his Ford Fiesta to the mela.
— Tribune photo by Rajesh Bhambi |
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Stress takes toll on cops
2 commit suicide in less than a week
Ludhiana, September 19
Yet another death of a traffic constable under mysterious circumstances last midnight has brought to the fore the underlying stress the city cops are going through these days.
Gastroenteritis breaks out in town
Raikot, September 19
Gastroenteritis is reported to have hit Raikot and the surrounding areas. Though a few cases were reported last week, hospitals received many patients
suffering from the disease today.
Industrial units surrender Rs 3.7 cr
Ludhiana, September 19
As many as Rs 3.75 crore were surrendered by various assesses to the income tax department here today.
Khanna submerged
Khanna, September 19
Continuous rain since last night lashed the city and many low-lying areas were flooded with water today. Water also entered houses at many low-lying streets in various localities situated on Lalheri road.
People remain busy pumping out water and the shopkeepers sat idle without
customer the whole day. Traffic moved at snail’s pace and around a dozen minor
accidents were also reported on the GT Road due to non-functioning of traffic
lights.
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| The waterlogged vegetable market in Khanna on Friday.
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Woman hacked to death by husband
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 19
Sunita Rani of Sukhdev Singh Nagar here was killed by her husband at
Barnala. She was living with her parents but went to meet her husband ignoring her parent's warning and reached Barnala to meet him on Wednesday night.
Shortage of porters at rly station
Ludhiana, September 19
The passengers at railway station here are, nowadays, facing problems as with just a fraction of the required licenced porters available, the rail travellers are made to carry their luggage themselves while boarding the trains.
Protest against civil surgeon
Ludhiana, September 19
All-India Congress Committee Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Raj Sangathan today staged a protest against Ludhiana civil surgeon alleging him of “underplaying” dengue, gastro and diarrhoea cases in the district.
Members of the Rajiv Gandhi Panchayat Raj Sangathan protest against Ludhiana civil surgeon.
— A Tribune photograph |
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Redress housing problem, CPI tells govt
Demanded special housing schemes for the poor
and middle class
Ludhiana, September 19
The Communist Party of India (CPI) has expressed serious concern over the housing problem in the city.
The executive committee of the party, which met here yesterday, observed that
the unprecedented and unwarranted rise in prices of land had made it impossible
for the common man to purchase a plot and to build a house in the city.
Asia Motor launches truck series
Ludhiana, September 19
Asia Motor Works (AMW) launched Global Truck series, a trucking centre in the heavy commercial vehicle segment, here today.
The company also announced the appointment of Alliance Motors as dealers for the
Punjab region.
Samrala resident richer by Rs 51 lakh
Khanna, September 19
Jaipal Singh, a resident of Kakrala Khurd village near Samrala, could not believe his luck when he won Rs 51 lakh in the Punjab state monthly lottery.
An employee of State Bank of India, Raikot, Jaipal said that he would spend the
amount for providing higher education to his two children.
Rahul can’t work wonders: SOI
Ludhiana, September 19
Rahul Gandhi will not help the Congress to win the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for next year.
This was revealed by Student Organisation of India (SOI) national president
Gurmeet Singh Raju, while addressing a gathering in Khanna today.
Police station building awaits renovation
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 19
The building housing the local police station here has become unsafe for the inmates as well as the staff as the walls have developed cracks and roofs of some of the rooms have already caved in.
The walls of two lockups have developed huge cracks, making it easy for inmates
to flee. The plaster on the walls and bricks keep on falling, putting at risk
the lives of cops, inmates and people visiting the police station to register
their complaints.
The roof of SHO’s room at the Mandi Ahmedgarh police station that has
developed cracks. — Tribune photo by Mahesh Sharma |
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Govt apathy discouraging youth to join forces: INA veteran
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 19
Terming government's unconcern towards welfare of freedom fighters and kin of martyrs as major cause behind reluctance of the Punjabi youth to join the armed forces, an INA veteran, Gurdeep Singh Khangura, of Latala village called upon social leaders and teachers to inculcate patriotic traits in today’s youth.
Municipal corporation to desilt sewers
Ludhiana, September 19
After giving sleepless nights to city residents during this monsoon season, the Municipal Corporation has finally woke up and decided to undertake desilting of sewers.
Man electrocuted
Mullanpur Mandi, September 19
Fortyfive-year-old
Satpal, residing near the railway station, died due to electrocution today. Around 11 am when it was raining, there was sparking in the electric wires of his house. He was unaware of the leakage and died on the spot.
Students showcase Gujarati craft
Ludhiana, September 19
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Amalgamating the ancient art and craft with contemporary look, fashion design students of the Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology (SIFT), put up a gala exhibition “Varsagat” followed by their 22-day visit to Gujarat.
The students, who have undertaken a formal training from craftsmen in Kutch,
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| Fashion design students of Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology create a mini Gujarat, an inhouse exhibition, following their 22-day training with craftspersons in Kutch.
— Photo by Rajesh Bhambi |
From Schools
Stage show by Love Dale tiny tots
Ludhiana, September 19
Tiny tots of Love Dale Montessori took to the stage and spoke on various topic and themes of their choice. The topics included alphabets, fruits, colours and animals. To add fun to the activity, speakers were asked to dress according to the topics they choose to speak about. All children were given prizes at the end of the function.
Lecture on economy at PAU
Ludhiana, September 19
The department of business management, Punjab Agricultural University, organised a lecture by Benjamin Mathew, a senior consultant in distribution strategy with "MART", India's leading rural marketing consulting organisation, here today.
City libraries in a deplorable condition
Ludhiana, September 19
For a city that claims to be an educational hub does not have a district library of its own. People relate reading to academic context only. The Municipal Corporation has a couple of libraries to its credit but having lost sheen, these libraries are not only lying in a deplorable condition but also facing the problem of maintenance and shortage of books.
The library at Rose Garden is stocked with only old and worn-out books.
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Senate Polls
Teacher body’s ex-chief alleges misuse of money
Ludhiana, September 19
Taking a note of alleged misuse of money and manpower by some candidates contesting the Panjab University senate elections from graduate constituency, Prof K. B. S. Sodhi, former president of Punjab and Chnadigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU), has sought the intervention of chancellor of the university and Vice-President of India, Dr Hamid Ansari.
15 students to be honoured in Jash-e-Baharan
Ludhiana, September 19
Jash-e-Baharan, an annual day function of College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, PAU, will be organised on September 20 in the Pal Auditorium. This was disclosed here today by Dr Tejwant Singh, dean of the college.
Effigy burnt
Ludhiana, September 19
Activists of the District Youth Congress yesterday staged a dharna and
burnt an effigy of the commissioner, the municipal corporation (MC), to protest against a lack of civic amenities in
the city.
Letters
Lighting system in poor condition
Along with a deteriorated condition of roads and parks, lighting system in urban estate,
Dugri, is also a total failure and is in a highly deplorable condition, which has created a lot of problem for the area residents.
Katoch Shield
Chandigarh, city share title
Ludhiana, September 19
Due to rain, not even a single ball could be bowled on the fourth and final day of the final match played in the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at the PCA Stadium, Mohali, today. Ludhiana and Chandigarh, thus, were declared joint winners.
8 selected for JP Atray tourney
Ludhiana, September 19
As many as eight players from Ludhiana have been selected to present Punjab in the coming J P Atray Cricket Tournament on the basis of their performance during the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield in which Ludhiana shared top honours with Chandigarh as the final match could not be completed due to rain.
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