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Pilots sacrificed their lives to save others
Ludhiana, October 29
They sacrificed their lives to save hundreds others. The deceased pilot and co-pilot of C-90 King Air took the crashing plane to an abandoned industrial unit in Jugiana, an otherwise well-populated pocket within the city's municipal limits.
Ludhianvis burst crackers worth Rs 4 crore
Ludhiana, October 29
Worldwide recession notwithstanding, Ludhianvis went all out to celebrate the festival of lights and burst crackers worth Rs 4 crore till small hours throwing the Supreme Court directive to the wind and leaving toxic fumes in the environment.
Farmer hacked to death on Diwali night
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 29
A marginal farmer of Maherna Kalan village in Ludhiana district was hacked to death when he was alone in his house situated on the outskirts of the village last night.
The only other member of his family, his minor son, had gone to his sister's
house at Gyaspura for presenting her Diwali gifts.
A pool of blood where the body of Manjit Singh was found in Maherna Kalan village near Ahmedgarh on Wednesday.
— Photo by Mahesh Sharma
Diwali celebrated with traditional tinge
Ludhiana, October 29
Though the city has grown modern in its outlook, but people here are still traditional at heart. This was evident in the way people celebrated
Diwali. They performed puja, made rangolis, visited temples and gurdwaras.
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| From left: Children light candles, enjoy fireworks and a woman makes rangoli. (Below) Skies dazzle with fireworks on Diwali in Ludhiana.
— Photos by Rajesh Bhambi/Inderjeet Verma |
Safe Diwali this year
City hospitals receive a few cases of burns
Ludhiana, October 29
The emergency wards at private hospitals in the city witnessed less number of people with burn injuries this
Diwali. The authorities at the leading city hospitals said that number of burn
cases was less as compared to last year.
28 cases of fire reported in city
Ludhiana, October 29
As many as 28 fire incidents were reported at different places in the city on
Diwali. Firemen remained on their toes throughout the night to control fire
incidents. A major fire broke out in the R.K. Dyeing at Tajpur Road at 8 p.m. on
Tuesday.
Industrialists, workers celebrate Vishwakarma Day
Ludhiana, October 29
Vishwakarma Day was celebrated in the city with fervour. Lord Vishwakarma was the founder of craft, art, architecture and engineering on which the present growth of industry and other sectors is based. Factories remained closed today and owners and workers of various industrial units offered prayers to Lord Vishwakarma and performed puja of their machines and tools.
Hira Singh Gabria and Manoranjan Kalia Cabinet Minister Punjab paying tributes at state level Vishwakarma Day celebrations at Guru Nanak Bhawan in Ludhiana.
— Photo by Rajesh Bhambi |
Women prepare ‘langar’ at community kitchen at the Vishawkarma temple at Ahmedgarh on Wednesday.
— Photo by Mahesh Sharma |
Discrepancy in merit list disappoints teachers
Ludhiana, October 29
A number of secondary schoolteachers who were issued appointment letters and were asked to join the stations allotted to them came back disappointed as there was no vacancy and the teachers were already adjusted against those posts.
Punjabis abroad concerned about dwindling rural economy
Ludhiana, October 29
Sharing his views about the agriculture of Punjab, Sukhi Nijjar, managing director of a Toronto-based famous Punjabi TV channel, said both declining Punjabi culture and dwindling rural economy of Punjab were viewed as serious maladies in foreign lands.
Bearing burden of four children all alone
Ludhiana, October 29
The woes of Aruna Bedi, in her late 30s seem to be unending. In-laws have already deserted her and the alcoholic husband has left her to bear the burden of four small children all alone. Since then she has been pleading her case, asking political leaders and bureaucrats to extend a helping hand in providing education to the children.
OYT Scheme
PSEB to clear pending cases
Ludhiana, October 29
There is some good news for the applicants on the waiting list of the agricultural power connections under the own your tubewell (OYT) scheme, which was suspended by the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) in May this year.
Kids of well-off families more prone to obesity: Expert
Ludhiana, October 29
City pediatricians have expressed concern over the increasing problem of overweight and obesity in children. Leading city pediatricians observe that on an average, 20 per cent children between 5 and 10 years belonging to affluent families are overweight.
Police clueless about its numbers on admn website
Ludhiana, October 29
In another example of lack of coordination between the district administration and police, the official website of the latter has two helpline numbers of the police which SSP R.K. Jaiswal claims to be ignorant of.
From Schools
Students celebrate festival
Ludhiana, October 29
To promote harmony and togetherness, BCM School, Dugri, celebrated Diwali with enthusiasm. An art exhibition displaying designer
diyas, candles, rangoli, wall hangings won everybody's heart. The stalls of eatables were a treat to everybody. Students gave sizzling performances.
Chief guest Mahatma Satyanand Ji Munjal wished a prosperous and safe Diwali to
the students and their parents. He praised the efforts of the students and
teachers.
No reservation, please
I was on my way to Jalandhar when the bus conductor told a middle-aged person to vacate his seat as it was reserved for women. I refused to take the seat, but he was adamant that it was for females.
Letters
MC fails to provide info
The Right to Information (RTI) Act is an instrument through which citizens can seek information regarding anything from the government and semi-government departments. Under the Act, it is the duty of the departments concerned to provide the information failing which they can be
penalised.
17 booked in group clash
Raikot, October 29
The Raikot police has booked 17 persons of two different groups on the charges of arson, beating, damaging property and under SC/ST Act.
Two booked for murder
Khanna, October 29
Sukhwinder Singh, a resident of Kalash Kalan village, who got injured a week ago, succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday.
Man succumbs to injuries
Ludhiana, October 29
A 45-year-old man, Anand Mandal, succumbed to his injuries at the DMC hospital here on Wednesday.
Man kills wife
Ludhiana, October 29
The festival of lights turned out to be black for 50-year-old Kuldeep who was allegedly killed by her husband.
Youth commits suicide
Jagraon, October 29
Kamaldeep Singh (20), son of Baldev Singh of Bujgar village, near
Jagraon, ended his life by shooting himself with 12 bore rifle of his father last evening.
Inter-college badminton c’ship ends
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 29
The important thing in a game is not winning or losing but how one plays the game, said Bikramjit Singh
Khalsa, chief parliamentary secretary, Panjab, while presiding over the valedictory function of the three-day inter-college badminton tournament of institutions affiliated to the Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, which concluded at Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Sciences, Mandi
Gobindgarh, today.
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