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Villagers stage dharna against CMCH
 Ludhiana, October 3
Villagers from Katani Kalan staged a dharna inside CMCH today following the refusal of the hospital authorities to release the body of Najjar Singh (42), who died in the hospital on Monday.
Katni Kalan villagers stage dharna at CMCH in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Braille Bhawan awaits upgradation
In spite of Chief Minister’s nod, no work done
Ludhiana, October 3
Punjab’s only Braille Bhawan at Jamallpur is in a shambles though Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had about two months ago to get it upgraded, thanks to the lackadaisical attitude of the authorities.
POOR UPKEEP: Braille Bhawan premises is covered with wild growth; and (right) an open manhole at the bhawan speaks of utter callousness
towards the inmates. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Adding special colour to festive season
Ludhiana, October 3
City's special children are busy making our festive season special. Making an extra effort by fixing a mirror here or pasting a lace there, the kids are busy during school hours to come out with something special.
Students of Nirdosh prepare gift-wrapping sheets; and (right) candles for
Diwali. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Cerebral palsy, no deterrent to this gutsy collegiate
Ludhiana, October 3
Jaspreet Virk (20) has dreams in her eyes. Dreams to make her parents proud just like any other girl her age.
Carnival of Lights from today
Ludhiana, October 3
With the festive season ahead, Ludhianvis will witness a shopping bonanza in the form of Carnival of Lights-2008 to be held at Hotel Park Plaza from October 4-5.
Divya Dhanda, organiser of Carnival of Lights, at a press conference in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Veggie prices hit the roof
Ludhiana, October 3
Vegetable prices that have already been on a higher side for the last few months have recorded another 20 to 50 per cent rise with the beginning of “Navratras”.
MLA flags off relief supplies to Bihar
Ludhiana, October 3
Jassi Khangura, a MLA, flagged off a truck full
of relief supplies to the flood affected area of
Bihar here today.
MLA Jassi Khangura flags off a truckload of relief material for flood victims. A Tribune photograph
Shryans employees chip in for flood victims
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, October 3
To chip in for rehabilitation of flood victims of Bihar, constituents of Shryans Industries Limited (SIL) of local town contributed Rs 3.5 lakh in the Bihar Chief Minister's relief fund.
No end to woes of the aged at public counters
Ludhiana, October 3
International Day for the Elderly on Wednesday was just another date in the calendar for senior citizens as there was no let-up in their share of problems at public counters in government departments.
MC land to go under hammer on Nov 3
Ludhiana, October 3
Expecting a low turnout during the festive season, the municipal corporation has decided to hold auction of the land which was formally transferred to it today by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) on November 3.
Physicians Forum under cloud
Ludhiana, October 3
A senior medical practitioner from the city, in a letter written to the Indian Medical Association, has raised objections on the election and working of the Physicians Forum, Ludhiana.
PRTC workers warn govt
Ludhiana, October 3
Members of the Contract PRTC Workers Union (Azad) have warned the state government that if their demands, submitted on June 2, this year were not met, they would intensify their stir.
Kisan Club members get tips on farming
Ludhiana, October 3
A monthly meeting of PAU Kisan Club was held today wherein PAU experts provided technical guidelines to club members to strive for scientific agriculture.
Andhra minister visits PAU
Ludhiana, October 3
Dr G. Chinna Reddy, minister for rural development, Andhra Pradesh, today, paid an official visit to Punjab Agricultural University.
Fourth edition of ‘Ramgarhiakom’ launched
Ludhiana, October 3
The fourth edition of Ramgarhiakom magazine and CD was yesterday launched by the Ramgarhiakom Khoj and Sewa Society.
Youth body to serve humanity
Ludhiana, October 3
A common vision of "raising the humanity" and some informal meetings while waiting outside the offices of doctors brought the founders of this organisation together.
Faridkot stood second in KVKs zonal workshop
Ludhiana, October 3
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Faridkot, was adjudged second in the zone at the zonal workshop of KVKs at Dr
Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, from September 29 to October 1, a press release of
PAU, said here today.
Conference for women
Ludhiana, October 3
The Punjab Istri Sabha will organise a state conference on Women Empowerment for Socio Economic Transformation from October 4 to 5.
Letters
Old city ignored
Police nabs man for killing wife
Ludhiana, October 3
The police has nabbed a man from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh on the
charge of setting his wife ablaze.
Two POs held
Ludhiana, October 3
The city police has nabbed two proclaimed offenders (POs) from different parts of the state.
The accused were produced in court and sent to jail.
Ludhiana eves win in soccer
Punjab Schools Inter-District Games
Ludhiana, October 3
Jalandhar girls won both their football matches in the U-17 while hosts Ludhiana too had an easy outing on the third day of the 54th Punjab Schools Inter-District Games
here today.
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