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Combating Global Warming
Homemakers can also make difference
Ludhiana, December 1
Global warming is affecting climate throughout the world. The worst affected are the agricultural practises that are leading farmers to even suicides, besides reducing food production. It may sound strange, but women can do a lot in combating global warming.
Chaura Bazar
Encroachments just won’t go away
Ludhiana, December 1
Traffic in Chaura Bazar, one of the busiest markets of the city, has gone bad to worse, thanks to shopkeepers who are “not willing” to abide by laws and continue to exhibit their products on roads.
 
Encroachments have reduced space for the movement of traffic; and
(right) shopkeepers have also extended their shops in Chaura Bazar in
Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Commission agents rule the roost at DTO office
Ludhiana, December 1
The mini-secretariat, which is one of the most important public offices, has become a hunting ground for commission agents who are eager to offer their services for a “little amount”.
Man shot dead by friends
Ludhiana, December 1
A 40-year-old man was shot dead by his friends with his revolver when they were having drinks in the open on the Dugri main road here late last evening.
CCTV cameras put at 2 locations
Ludhiana, December 1
The police is taking stringent steps to tighten security in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack. The police today installed close-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) at Durga Mata Mandir and Caliber Plaza near Bhadaur House here today.
City Concerns
150 take mock CBSE test
Ludhiana, December 1
Over 150 students from Ludhiana and its satellite towns like Khanna, Phillaur and Jagraon took mock CBSE mathematics examination for Class X here on Sunday.
From Schools
Spreading awareness on World AIDS Day
Ludhiana, November
Various organisations of doctors, schools and colleges observed "World AIDS Day".
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Students of MGMN Senior Secondary School during a seminar on AIDS
at Ahmedgarh on Monday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
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Team of experts on board Red Ribbon Express create awareness on HIV/AIDS.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Seminar on presentation skills at Aurobindo College
Ludhiana, December 1
The ICFAI Flexi Education organised a seminar on presentation skills for the students of Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management and INIFD here today.
Rural Development Scheme
4 constituencies get Rs 2.9 cr
Ludhiana, December 1
The district development and panchayat office has received an amount of Rs 2 crore 90 lakh under the Rural Development Fund Scheme for distribution to four rural constituencies for undertaking development projects in their villages.
Luxury Tax
Hotel industry up in arms against govt
Ludhiana, December 1
The introduction of luxury tax on hotels in the state has come as a shock to the industry. The announcement comes close on the heels of the recent Mumbai terror strike that had already proved to be a nightmare for the hoteliers all over the country, as the hotel industry witnessed a sudden slump in business following the terror incident.
MC razes two buildings
Ludhiana, December 1
The municipal corporation demolished two under construction buildings -- one on the Malhar Road and the other on the back of Ansal Plaza -- here today.
MC sanitation staff rally tomorrow
Ludhiana, December 1
With the municipal corporation failing to regularise employees of the sanitation committees till November 28 despite directions by the local bodies department, various workers’ unions have decided to hold a gate rally at Zone-A office on December 3.
Thandal Case
Gurjar, Kahlon seen together
Ludhiana, December 1
Deputy commissioner Sumer Singh Gurjar might not have attended the SC welfare committee meeting that consequently spelt trouble for him, he specifically went to extend a welcome to Speaker, Vidhan Sabha, Nirmal Singh Kahlon, today.
Defaulting Cops: Power board to act tough
Jagraon, December 1
The local police seems to be in trouble as they might have to face PSEB’s wrath for defaulting on paying heavy electricity bills. The police officials enjoy benefits like heaters, coolers and air conditioners etc. But, in reality thing are different.
Short coats, jackets now passé
Ludhiana, December 1
With the cold weather upon us, shopping for fashionable clothing while being practical is a must. It's time to bring the greys and blacks back into your wardrobe. While some fashions from previous season are still acceptable, but still the closet needs update.
Dogs day out!
Ludhiana, December 1
Every movement and gesture of the dogs was observed keenly. Like models, dogs sashay on the sprawling grounds of Punjab Agricultural University today. The occasion was the annual dog show held by Ludhiana Kennel Club. Every category of the dog be it big, small, working or toy was displayed by their proud masters.
Prize winning dogs at a kennel show on PAU campus
in Ludhiana. Photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Congress submits memo, stages protest
Amloh,December 1
The fulfilment of pre-poll promises by the SAD-BJP Government is a distant dream, rather it has stopped the implementation of schemes passed by the Congress government. This was stated by local Congress MLA Sadhu Singh Dharamsot while addressing a rally in front of SDM Office today.
MLA Sandhu Singh Dharamsot along with others raise slogans against the government in Amloh on Monday. Photo: Bhushan Sood
Penny wise, pound foolish
The other day, I went to the mini secretariat here to meet an official. As we scribes normally do, I waved the parking attendant away, indicating that parking fee is not levied on vehicles belonging to "Press". The parking attendant nodded in agreement and went away.
e wild wild web
Blogosphere as Mumbai mourns
Within minutes of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on television, bloggers, in particular in the sub-continent, started posting their views on the incident.
Gurmat samagam concludes
Ludhiana, December 1
A few thousand devotees thronged Gurdwara Nanaksar, Samrala Road, for paying obeisance to the Guru Granth Sahib on the concluding day of the annual gurmat samagam. Intellectuals from all over the world India had gathered on this occasion.
100 quintal rice recovered
Raikot, December 1
A truck loaded with rice that was stolen from Amloh is reported to have been recovered from a trader of Pakhowal village near here. A driver from Tajpur village had loaded rice from Bansal Rice Mill,
Amloh, Fatehgarh district, through Golden Transport Company, Khanna, using fake number plate.
Policeman suspended
Jagraon, December 1
The SHO Sidhwan Bet police station yesterday suspended Malkahana Mohir Head Constable
(MMHC) for misusing the case property lying in the malkahana. A few journalists had spotted a car (HR 16 E 2951) used by cops of the Sidhwan Bet police station yesterday.
Inter-Schools Tourney
Ludhiana lads, Mansa eves register win in football
Ludhiana, December 1
Ludhiana and Mansa recorded victories in the boy's and girl's section in football on the opening day of the annual Punjab State Inter-Schools Tournament (u-16) being played at the Guru Nanak Sports Complex, here today.
Baljit adjudged best player
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 1
The Singhu Sports Academy, Delhi, and Guru Kul Public School Hockey Academy,
Doraha, emerged winners and runners-up respectively at the third u-17 hockey tournament organised by the National Youth Club and Guru Hargobind Sports Club at GHG Khalsa Senior Secondary School here today.
The Singhu Sports Academy, Delhi, pose after emerging victorious in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Monday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
City girls win Punjab Basketball League
Ludhiana, December 1
Ludhiana district came out triumphant in the girls’ section of the Bhagat Singh Memorial Punjab State Basketball League held at Kotakpura from November 28 to 30.
Majestic win for KCW girls
Jagraon, December 1
The students of KCW Sidhwan Khurd brought laurels to the college in the field of sports. Gurpreet Kaur, BA (I) of Khalsa College for Women won a bronze medal in the 34th Kho-Kho National Sports Festival held at Kolkata in November. She is the first student to receive this honour in the past 11 years.
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