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Encroachment
MC crackdown on food joint
Ludhiana, December 29
Bombay Picnic Spot, a famous street food joint in the city, was removed in a joint operation by the tehbazaari wing of the municipal corporation and the police here today.
Remains of some of the kiosks that were removed by the tehbazaari wing of the municipal corporation in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Mystery over software engineer’s death
Wife, in-laws booked
Ludhiana, December 29
A software engineer was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his in-laws’ house in Punjab Mata Nagar here today.
Yes... No... Yes!
PAU just can’t decide
Ludhiana, December 29
Recent twists and turns and rolling back from decisions has cast its shadow on the working of Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) here. Surprised over the way the decisions were being taken by authorities and then withdrawn, faculty and employees of the university feel it is not in the interest of the institution.
Signposts Turn Signboards
Sports meet posters dot city roads
Ludhiana, December 29
After politicians, it’s now the organisers of the rural sports cup who have put up posters on signposts meant for motorists, much to the inconvenience of the latter.
In spite of orders from the Supreme Court and the High Court preventing anyone from abusing public property, organisers of the Guru Kabaddi Cup Tournament have blatantly flouted the rules.
A poster of the forthcoming kabaddi cup eclipses a signpost showing directions to motorists in Ludhiana. Photo: I.V. |
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Gold jewellery worth Rs 4 lakh stolen
Khanna, December 29
Gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh were stolen from a jewellery shop in Gandhi
Chowk. In his complaint to the police, owner of Jagdambay Jeweller Ramesh Kumar said he found the ornaments missing from his shop this morning.
In Retrospect
Administration
DC remained embroiled in controversies
Ludhiana, December 29
The district was riddled with controversies all through the year with the Deputy Commissioner facing the brunt of allegations from various quarters.
Indian doctors the best, says Kidwai
Ludhiana, December 29
Haryana Governor AR Kidwai termed ASICON 2008 as the boon for the surgeons of India as he referred to the Indian doctors as the best in the world. Kidwai was the guest of honour at a special banquet held last evening in the wake of the ongoing annual conference of the Association of Surgeons of India.
Haryana Governor Dr AR Kidwai addresses surgeons at the All-India Surgeons’ Conference in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph |
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Forum decries criminalisation of politics
Ludhiana, December 29
An NGO, Peoples Awareness Forum, expressed its concern over criminalisation of politics in the country and the alleged murder of an executive engineer in UP involving an MLA.
Diet, exercise can prevent diabetes: Expert
Ludhiana, December 29
Dr Surendra Gupta, managing director, Diabetes Free World, and secretary, National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA), addressed the general body meeting of the SBI pensioners association on symptoms, causes and prevention of diabetes. Association resident VK Kalia and zonal secretary JL Mehta were also present on the occasion.
Pension
PAU seeks extension to clear dues
Ludhiana, December 29
Though Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has released the pension for the months of October and November, the authorities are reportedly in the process of moving the court once again for extension of time for clearing the previous dues, as directed by the High Court.
Agricultural varsity releases handbook
Ludhiana, December 29
A renowned wheat scientist from the USA, Dr Bikram Gill, who is on a visit to Punjab Agricultural University, while releasing the 42nd volume of PAU Agricultural Handbook-2009, on the eve of the New Year said that regional language was the best medium to transmit knowledge and information to the masses.
With dip in mercury, sale of winter clothing soars
Ludhiana, December 29
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Dipping mercury and cold wave sweeping across, the city has led to a spiky rise in the sale of caps and gloves. Reason is not hard to define. One, they provide great protection against the harsh winter winds and two, they add a touch of style to winter wear, be it a formal outfit, official gear or
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| Sale of woollens has picked up in Ludhiana stores. Tribune photo: Rajesh Bhambi |
Toppers honoured at Radha Vatika School
Khanna, December 29
Radhika Vatika Senior Secondary School, Khanna, celebrated its annual day today.
DR Yadav, joint secretary regional officer CBSE Panchkula, was the chief guest. Tiny-tots from nursery class performed an action song depicting values of etiquettes.
Students of Radha Vatika Senior Secondary School participate in the annual function
at Khanna on Monday. Photo:
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Remedial classes hardly a remedy
Ludhiana, December 29
Sarv Sikhsha Abhiyan is making all out efforts to improve the standards of education in government schools. If ‘Padho Punjab’ has been started for the primary classes, remedial classes in the subjects of English, maths and science are being conducted for upper primary, i.e. VI, VII and VIII, for two hours.
NSS camp ends
Ludhiana, December 29
A ten-day special NSS camp organised by Youth Services, Punjab, on the campus of RS Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri
Nagar, Ludhiana, came to an end with a cultural bonanza.
 Reporters' Diary
Sports bike catches cop’s fancy
Sports cars and bikes catch everybody’s fancy. While these go vroom on the road, everybody is compelled to turn their head and have a look at the sports vehicles.
One such sports bike was zooming on the road one evening and everybody was having a glimpse at the red coloured bike which was going at an unbelievable speed.
City Concerns
The Ludhiana police has withdrawn 35 security personnel from VIP duty in a follow-up to the ongoing debate on pruning the excessive security cover of VIPs. People feel there is scope for greater
rationalisation. Residents are peeved at the security cover being provided to VIPs travelling to the city, additional security at sites they visit and unnecessary security to some political leaders.
Sports Fest
Dashmesh Kabaddi Academy lift trophy
Mullanpur Dakha, December 29
The mega rural sports festival at Mullanpur and Dhatt village concluded here yesterday. The Dashmesh sports and welfare club of Mullanpur village conducted the four-day Sant Chanan Singh Memorial Rural Tournament of Kabaddi at Pritam Singh Memorial Stadium.
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