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Chopra’s memories live on
Ludhiana, November 5
The recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 1998, B R Chopra, the man behind the Hindi blockbuster movies, passed away today. “Naya Daur”, “Waqt”, “Sadhna”, “Intqaam”, “Qanoon” and “Hamraaz” are among his noted films.
Global Meltdown
Industry resorts to layoff
Ludhiana, November 5
The global economic meltdown has started to cast its shadow on the work force here with many industrialists laying off their employees with a view to downsizing their units and cut costs.
Attempt to free undertrials, 2 held
Ludhiana, November 5
Two police officials, including an ASI, were beaten up by supporters of three undertrials facing murder charges at the local courts complex here today. The miscreants were trying to free the accused from the custody of the police after they were brought to the court for production in the case.
Gang of thieves busted, 3 held
Smack, gold seized; 6 jewellers rounded up
Ludhiana, November 5
The city police has busted a gang of thieves by arresting three of its members. The gang is reportedly involved in over 100 cases of theft in the past one year.
Homoeopathy panacea for dengue
Ludhiana, November 5
The doctors practicing homoeopathy in the city have cured thousands of patients suffering from dengue, thereby establishing themselves as equally qualified professionals as their allopathic counterparts.
Where cigarettes, drugs are part of offering
Worshippers drawn to Shani Gaon to appease Kaal Bhairav
Ludhiana, November 5
In what could be termed as the recent connotation of offering intoxicants to Kaal Bhairav (the fierce incarnation of Lord Shiva), devotees in and around Phillaur are offering cigarettes and drugs to appease the deity.
Devotees offer cigarettes, drugs and liquor to Kaal Bhairav at Shani temple in
Shani Gaon, near Phillaur. — A Tribune photograph |
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Government school sans rooms, sanitation
Ludhiana, November 5
Government Primary School, 1A and 1C, Jail Road, Ludhiana, speaks volumes of the appalling poverty and government's apathy. The school is sans roof, room and sanitation. Located in the most uncongenial environment, the school has classes up to fifth standard and has the strength of about 125 children and three teachers.
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Schoolchildren attend a class under tarpauline sheet; a child drinks water from a pipe; and bathroom in a dilapidated condition at Government Primary School, Jail Road, Ludhiana.
— Photos by Inderjeet Verma |
PSEB to focus on power conservation
Ludhiana, November 5
In the wake of an ever increasing gap between demand and supply of electricity in the state, the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) is laying a greater emphasis on conservation of power and cutting down transmission and other technical losses.
Industry upbeat after cut in CRR, repo rate
Ludhiana, November 5
The RBI’s 100 basis points cut in cash reserve ratio (CRR) and 0.5 per cent reduction in key short-term lending
(repo) rate last week has brought cheer to city entrepreneurs who are hopeful of the start of a low interest regime that would prop up growth.
Giant idol of Lord Shiva to be constructed at Payal
Ludhiana, November 5
The president of Shri Mahadev Mandir Goshala Welfare society (Regd), Varinder
Khara, an advocate in the city, during a press conference said the society has decided to construct a 36 ft idol of Lord Shiva in the precincts of a prachin temple of Lord Shiva in
Payal. He said the society has been working for the past four years to revive
the six Shiva temples built in the times of ‘Pandavas’.
The proposed site of 36ft idol of Lord Shiva to be constructed at Payal. — A Tribune photograph
Dr Aulakh elected ISOT vice-president
Ludhiana, November 5
Besides being the only elected member of the Medical Council of India (MCI) from Punjab, Dr Baldev Singh Aulakh, a urologist and a
transplant surgeon at DMCH, has been elected vice-president of Indian Society of Organ Transplantation (ISOT).
Mall of inconvenience
Ludhiana, November 5
Westend Mall, which had brought cheer to local residents has become an eyesore for them as the ongoing commercial activity at the mall has made their lives miserable.
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| Commercial cylinders stored in the boundary wall; and (right) A sign board on the wall of a public park behind Westend Mall, Ludhiana.
— Photos by Inderjeet Verma |
Mass marriage programme at Baddowal
Mullanpur Dakha, November 5
In service towards downtrodden and poor families, Baba Jaspal Singh is organising a mass marriage programme at Baddowal
tommorrow. Baba Jaspal Singh is the chairman of Bhai Ghaniya Charitable Hospital and Service Society at Baddowal village. The society has organised many mass marriage programmes
ealier, at times, twice a year also.
Baba Jaspal Singh and others give shagun to the brides in batches. — Photo by Rakesh Gupta
GNPS Trust gets new secretary amidst confusion
Mullanpur Dakha, November 5
The Guru Nanak Education and Social Welfare Trust, Mullanpur, running two prestigious institution under the name of Dr Mohan Kaur Memorial Nursing College and Guru Nanak Public School remained in news for all wrong reasons.
National Education Day on Nov 11
Ludhiana, November 5
The Central government has decided to observe November 11, the birthday of Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad, a freedom fighter, eminent educationist and the first union minister of Education as the National Education Day, every year in a befitting manner throughout the country.
At last, VC replaces secretary
Ludhiana, November 5
At last, the PAU authorities had to bow in front of the pressure of non-teaching employees of Punjab Agricultural University by replacing the secretary to the vice-chancellor.
PAU employees protest outside Thapar hall at PAU in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo
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Rajesh Bhambi
Charanjit stands first in debate
Samrala, November 5
A debate competition was organised at Mai Bhago College for Women,
Ramgarh, in which 18 girl students of the college participated. Isha of Mai Bhago Collegiate School of 9th class stood first, Gaganpreet of 10+1 second, Pooja Gupta of 10th third and Jasleen Kaur also won a prize.
10-day media workshop begins
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 5
Sarvaakar Vision Infinite (Mumbai) started a 10- day workshop on “Film, Television and Digital Video Production” here today at Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Sciences. The journalist and writer-cum-director from Mumbai, Utpal Amerandra
Chowdhury, was the main speaker.
Health programme by CBSE
Ludhiana, November 5
A three-day training programme for implementing a comprehensive school health programme by the CBSE was organised at Green Land Senior Secondary Public School from November 3 to 5, in which delegates from over 50 schools of the northern region participated.
— TNS
Ramp project inaugurated
Ludhiana, November 5
The long-awaited demand of old city residents, the Miller Ganj and Field Ganj areas to have a connecting link with Jagraon bridge, would soon be over with the Municipal Corporation inaugurating the ramp project. The project starts
from the petrol pump near Laxmi cinema to the Jagraon bridge.
Khamano-Sanghol road needs repairs
Khamano, November 5
The condition of the road leading to Fatehgarh Sahib from Khamano via Sanghol is worsening by the day owing to the apathy of the PWD and the district administration.
Consumer Courts
SBI penalised Rs 10,000
Ludhiana, November 5
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered the State Bank of India to pay Rs 10,000 in compensation to an aggrieved consumer for causing unnecessary harassment to him.
Anomaly in voters’ cards
Ludhiana, November 5
Pankaj Prashar, a resident of Haibowal Khurd Dairy Complex, was delighted to receive voters’ cards of his family. But their joy was short-lived after they found a number of discrepancies in all five cards.
He said: “I was shocked to find that the dates of birth of all my family
members were mentioned wrong in the cards.
Pankaj Prabhakar, a resident of Haibhowal Khurd, Dairy Complex, Ludhiana (West), with the faulty voters’ cards in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
— A Tribune photograph
City Concerns
Communalism on the rise
The country seems going through tough times with natives of different states asking for ouster of outsiders, at certain places. The assault on Bihari students appearing for the railways examination in Mumbai followed by violent outburst on the streets in Bihar has shown us an ugly side of the growing regionalism.
Police drops case against accused, books complainant
Jagraon, November 5
In a U-turn, the Jagraon police has recommended the quashing of an earlier FIR filed at the Dehlon police station and registering a case against the complainant himself.
3 booked for setting woman on fire
Raikot, November 5
The Sudhar police has registered a case against three persons for setting a woman on fire.
Youth consumes insecticide by mistake, dies
Jagraon, November 5
A youth died at Sidhwan Bet yesterday night when he consumed insecticide mistaken to be liquor. Amritpal Singh, son of Jarnail Singh, kabbadi player stated before the Sidhwan Bet police that his elder brother Bansdeep Singh (24) returned around 10 in the night after attending a marriage party.
Two booked for assaulting woman
Ludhiana, November 5
A fight between two neighbours over a septic tank took an ugly turn when a woman and her son allegedly tore the clothes of their neighbour and dragged her into the street.
Man booked for molestation bid
Jagraon, November 5
The Sidhwan Bet police today booked a man for attempt to outraging the modesty of a widow of the same village.
Special Olympics from tomorrow
Ludhiana, November 5
Bringing to fore the spirit of humanity and showing a way for inclusion of individuals having intellectual disabilities into the commoners’ fold, the 11th edition of the Special Olympics Bharat (SOB) will be organised by Guru Nanak Public School in association with Ek
Prayaas, a School for Special Children, here at Guru Nanak Stadium from November 7 to 9.
Inter-Polytechnic Games
Ropar, Patiala girls register wins
Ludhiana, November 5
Government Polytechnic Girls College, Ropar, along with Govenment Polytechnic Girls College, Patiala, LLRM Ajitwal and Government Polytechnic College, Ludhiana, registered victories in their respective kho-kho matches in the Punjab Inter-Polytechnic Colleges Kho-Kho and Badminton Championship at the Satguru Ram Singh Government Polytechnic College here today.
A kho-kho match in progress of the Inter-Polytechnic Games at Government Polytechnic College, Ludhiana, on Wednesday.
— Tribune photo by Inderjeet Verma
PU Athletics
GHG Khalsa College students excel
Ludhiana, November 5
Students of GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, near here, brought fame to their alma mater by winning 13 medals, including five gold in the Panjab University Inter-College Athletics Meet held at the university campus ground, Chandigarh, between November 1 to 4.
Chess Tourney
Green Land School students shine
Ludhiana, November 5
The girls students of Green Land Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, emerged champions in the under-14 category of the CBSE North Zone-II Chess Championship held at DAV International School, Amritsar, from November 1 to 3.
Students, who bagged medals in the CBSE North Zone-II Chess tournament, with principal Baldeep Pandher and coach Karamjit Singh in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
— A Tribune photograph
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