|
Work on Roads
Ludhiana-Malerkotla section fraught with danger
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 28
In spite of numerous development projects being undertaken by the successive governments to maintain and construct highways and roads in the state, lives of those using link roads are not safe due to the apathy of PWD officials towards the maintenance of fences at scores of overpasses and bridges on canals and drains in this part of
Malwa.
A section of the Malerkotla-Ludhiana road ends abruptly, thus posing a threat to motorists. Photo by writer
10 booked for abducting minor girls
Jagraon, December 28
The Sidhwan Bet police has booked 10 persons for abducting two minor girls from Sherewal village.
Gurdev Singh, father of Surinder Kaur (15) (name changed), had accused Kulwant Singh and Balwinder Singh of abducting his daughter and her cousin Sumandeep Kaur (13) (name changed).
Gender Identity Disorder
Ignored cases may spell social chaos: Psychiatrist
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, December 28
Terming isolation, abuse and stress as major causes of behavioral gender identity disorder among teenagers, Dr Anshu Gupta, a psychiatrist, has called upon parents in general and working couples in particular to pay extra attention to their wards when they show incipient symptoms of the disease.
In Retrospect| Art/Culture
Ludhiana lost its ‘star voice’
 Ludhiana, December 28
Though the city was in the grip of recession due to global meltdown, it hardly affected the style mantra of the chic
Ludhianvis. Exhibitions, trunk shows and opening of high-end branded stores were the regular features of 2008.
While the Punjab Sahit Akademi got its first woman president, the sad part was losing its singing sensation “Voice of India” Ishmeet Singh.
Social awareness rally at Daad
Ludhiana, December 28
As a part of seven days NSS camp on the theme “Healthy youth for Healthy India”, organised by the volunteers of SCD Government College today, a social awareness rally was held at Daad.
Engg college alumni get together
Ludhiana, December 28
Engineering graduates of 1983 batch of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana, got together to celebrate their 25 years of success on the college premises yesterday.
The Maa Bhagwati Club solemnised the marriage of four girls in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Law academies need of the hour: Expert
Ludhiana, December 28
Keeping in mind the lack of professionalism in the Indian law-education system, there is a genuine need for setting up law academies on modern lines by the government. Harpreet Sandhu, former Additional Advocate General, Punjab, expressed these views in a press statement yesterday.
300 m people obese worldwide: Study
Ludhiana, December 28
Physical appearance is very important to people. The importance of appearance has led to the present day physical fitness and nutrition awareness. Obesity has become a major problem these days.
Surgeons’ Conference
Expert lays stress on management of injuries
 Ludhiana, December 28
Management of patients having undergone laparoscopic surgery in a set pattern of “time and task” curtails the hospital stay and expenditure, observed experts during a scientific session at ASICON-2008.
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal addresses delegates during the inaugural ceremony of ASICON 2008 in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Bizword
Top honours for cellular co
Ludhiana, December 28
Bharti Airtel, India’s leading integrated telecom service provider, has won top honours at the 7th edition of the Frost and Sullivan ICT Awards 2008. Bharti Airtel won three market leadership awards in the large enterprise telecom services, wholesale data services and mobile service categories under the telecom services category - one of the six major award categories.
Mangal Dhillon on spiritual mission
 Ludhiana, December 28
The call of duty towards religion prompted actor Mangal Dhillon to initiate the Sikh historical film festival in Punjab. Taking a break from films, Dhillon has taken up the task to promote social and religious issues concerning society. “Sarb Rog Ka Aukhad Naam”, his next film in the league, was screened yesterday evening in the city.
Mangal Dhillon interacts with mediapersons in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Peace rally by Lions Club
 Ludhiana, December 28
“Lions Jago India Jago Rally” was taken out by Lions Club district 321F here today. All units of the club participated in
the rally. The peace rally started from Rakh Bagh and went towards Fountain Chowk before concluded at Rose Garden. Hundreds of people gathered at Rose Garden and lit candles.
Members of the Lions Club International District during a peace rally at Rose Garden in Ludhiana on Sunday evening. Tribune photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Statewide meeting of business heads
Ludhiana, December 28
British Standards, a UK-based global company, organised a statewide meet of business partners and clients here on Friday. The programme was oganised to empower key stakeholders of the state, including industrialists, consultants, imparting quality management systems.
Left to hold anti-war convention
Ludhiana, December 28
Opposing the hostile atmosphere being created in favour of a war between India and Pakistan in the wake of terror strikes in Mumbai, four democratic and revolutionary parties have decided to hold a state-level “anti-war mania” convention at Jalandhar on January 10.
‘Akhand jap yagya’ concludes
 Ludhiana, December 28
A 21-day Ram Nam Akhand Jap Yagya concluded today. The ‘yagya’ was presided by Narkewal Bedi. Addressing the gathering, Bedi said meditation of God was a very subtle and scientific process. Meditation was the only way that unites man with God.
A congregation at Ram Nam Akhand Yagya that concluded in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Pardeep on a starry trail
 Ludhiana, December 28
After making waves on the small screen, local lad Pardeep Joshi is now moving to the tinsel town. Pardeep made his debut on the television with Anurag Basu’s “Love Story” in which he played the role of Monty.
Eminent poet dead
Ludhiana, December 28
Prof Suresh Chander Vatsayan, a leading poet, passed away today. He was 73. Having served as a teacher for over 36 years, Professor Vatsayan was also principal of Government College, Dudhuke (Moga).
State kickboxing meet ends
 Jagraon, December 28
The Sixth Punjab State Senior Men Kickboxing Championship was held at Guru Nanak School,
Mullanpur. The championship was organised by Punjab Kickboxing Association on December 27-28. Contestants from
Sangrur, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Muktsar, Faridkot, Hoshiarpur, and Ferozepur participated here.
A kickboxing match in progress at Jagraon on Sunday.
Photo: Rakesh Gupta
Guru Nanak club shine in football meet
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 28
The Guru Nanak Sports Club, Gharala, emerged winner in the third Rajiv Sanjiv Memorial Football Tournament organised by RS Friends Sports Club at MGMN Senior Secondary School here today.
Players in action during the final of the 3rd Rajiv Sanjiv Football Tournament at Ahmedgarh on Sunday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
Punjab hockey league
Patiala, Faridkot boys record wins
 Ludhiana, December 28
Patiala romped home victorious easily (7-0) against Sudhar while Faridkot survived a scare before emerging winners (2-1) against Moga B in the ongoing Punjab State Inter-District Hockey League for Boys being organised by the Punjab Sports Department at the Prithipal Singh Memorial AstroTurf Stadium of the Punjab Agricultural University campus here today.
Players from Patiala and Sudhar during a Punjab Hockey League match (u-14) on the PAU campus in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Adopt traditional style to regain lost glory: Hockey coach
Ludhiana, December 28
Former coach of the national hockey squads of Canada and the USA, Shiv
Veera, strongly feels that India should restore to the traditional hockey style to regain the form which has suffered a lot in the recent past as it failed to even qualify for the
Olympics.
Ramesh excels in Youngster Club’s win
 Ludhiana, December 28
Ramesh excelled with bat and ball (17 runs and 3 for 23) to fashion Youngster Club’s seven-wicket victory over Sutlej Club on the fourth day of the 5th Sarpanch Bachan Singh Memorial Open Cricket Tournament being played at the Sarpanch Bachan Singh Cricket Academy at Balloke on the Humbran road here today.
A batsman plays a shot during a match between Sutlej Club and Youngster Club at Balloke on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
|
