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Bomb hoax spreads panic
 Ludhiana, August 9
In the wake of the Republic Day celebrations, a bomb hoax call by a youth to settle score with her girlfriend held two major hospitals to ransom and made patients and attendants panicky here today.The incident took place this afternoon, when DMC and CMC hospitals receptionist received a call that a bomb has been panted in their hospitals and it would explode at 5 pm.
Dog squad checks a garbage bin at DMC Hero Heart Hospital in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
No fresh diarrhoea cases in Muslim colony
Ludhiana, August 9
No fresh case of diarrhoea has been reported from Muslim Colony and the Ranjit Nagar localities around Sherpur in the city during the past 24 hours and most of the patients were recovering, claimed health officials.
Girls celebrate Teej at GTB College in Dakha. Photo: Rakesh Gupta |
BJP leader booked
Ludhiana, August 9
Krishan Lal Ahuja, an industrialist of Jodhewal Basti, said BJP leader Paramjit Singh was allegedly trying to usurp Ahuja’s land with the help of his goons.
3 kids die of food poisoning
Ludhiana, August 9
Three children died after having dinner, while the condition of mother, ollidevi, was said to be serious.
Fee Hike
Pvt schools sore over SC verdict
Ludhiana, August 9
The managements of the private schools have not relished the Supreme Court’s verdict directing them not to hike the fee and asking the government to set up a regulatory authority.
Masses told to preserve environment
Mullanpur Dakha, August 9
An environment awareness seminar-cum-exhibition was organised by Jeewan Jot Social Welfare organisation at Sidhwan Bet yesterday.Sant Balbir Singh
Seechewal, an environmentalist and member of the Punjab Pollution Control Board presided over the seminar.It was attended by MLA Gurdeep Singh
Bhaini, Sohan Singh Slempura, Dr Gurdeep Singh, Harnek Singh Rode, agriculture development officer of
Moga, Sarpanch Paramjit Singh and others.
Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal plants a sapling at Sidhwan Bet. A Tribune photograph
75,000 saplings planted
Ludhiana, August 9
The Zila Parishad has planted as many as 75,000 saplings in various parts of the district under the NREGA scheme.
POWER WASTAGE: Streetlight remained switched on during daytime for the third consecutive day in the residential areas of Amar Nagar and Akash Nagar in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Guru Nanak School reopens today
Mullanpur Dakha, August 9
Guru Nanak Public School at Mullanpur village will reopen on Monday after the management closed it on Thursday last.
Excess water can affect maize crop: Experts
Ludhiana, August 9
Maize requires adequate moisture and warm climate from seed germination to flowering. Extremely high temperature and low humidity may lead to pollen desiccation, resulting in poor seed set.
Insanitary Conditions
Virtually isolated Dehlon residents living in fear
Dehlon, August 9
Even as higher authorities, including the courts have taken a serious note of unhygienic conditions posing threat to human lives, stagnant water in under constriction drain and ditches at this village situated along the Ludhiana-Malerkotla highway is forcing people to live in stench and under threat of diseases.
Vet varsity submits project to dairy board
Ludhiana, August 9
A workshop for a project on economics of the milk production was organised at the department of dairy economics and business management, College of Dairy Science and Technology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, recently. The Punjab Dairy Development Board had released Rs 50 lakh for the project which was submitted by the university.
Tete-a-tete with Tabassum
 Ludhiana, August 9
Known as the “first lady of the entertainment world”, Tabassum has been associated with the entertainment industry for over 62 years. She started her career at the age of five. After movies, she moved to the small screen and anchored the famous TV show “Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan” for 21 years. She credits her success to her childlike behaviour and says that there are many who still call her “Baby Tabassum”. She says, “My range is from KL Saigal to Baba
Sehgal, Devika Mukherjee to Rani Mukherji”. At present, Tabassum is associated with Zee TV show “Ladies Special Hasne Hasaane K Tonic”. In a conversation with her:
Vet don attends congress in Germany
Ludhiana, August 9
Dr Pritam Kaur Sidhu, associate professor, department of epidemiology and preventive veterinary medicine, College of Veterinary Science, GADVASU, took part in the Congress of European Association for Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology (EAVPT) held at Leipzig, Germany.
Residents vow to conserve water
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 9
Residents of a few villages of Sudhar and Pakhowal blocks have vowed to conserve potable water and to associate themselves with the World Bank project to ensure availability of clean potable water to the residents of 100 villages in its first phase.
450 examined at medical camp
 Ludhiana, August 9
Nearly 450 patients suffering from optical and dental diseases were examined and free medicines were given to them at a medical check-up camp.The medical camp was organised by Maa Bhagwati Club at Pindi Dayal Dharamshala in Civil Lines here today.Teams of doctors comprising eye specialist Dr
Ramesh, dental surgeons Dr Devinder and Dr Rohini Soni and orthopaedic surgeon Dr JL
Bassi.
A child being examined at a medical camp in Ludhiana on Sunday.Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
City to host global health expo from Aug 22
Ludhiana, August 9
Paramount Exhibitors in collaboration with the International Trade Promotion Council will bring a four-day International Health Expo and Conferences from August 22 at Perfect Palace, Samrala Chowk, here.
Folk dance marks Teej celebrations
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 9
Traditional fervour marked Teej celebrations organised at educational institutes of the town and nearby areas.The campuses of Janta College for Women, MGMN Senior Secondary School, DAV High School and Guru Hargobind Khalsa Senior Secondary School,
Bahadurgarh, reverberated with the beat of drums.
Girls perform giddha at MGMN Senior Secondary School in Ahmedgarh on Sunday.
Photo: Mahesh Sharma
Loan for roof gardens
Ludhiana, August 9
If you are planning to beautify your home with a kitchen garden or roof garden with fruits and vegetables, you can easily get financial assistance from Indian Overseas Bank.
Campaign against female foeticide
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 9
Activists and office-bearers of the Mata Raj Rajeshwari Mandir Management Committee vowed to work for the success of a campaign launched against female foeticide.
Traders against ban on iron scrap import
Mandi Gobindgarh, August 9
The North India Importers’ Association at a meeting chaired by its chief Ved Dewan here yesterday has called the notification issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India on July 21 as contrary to the interest of the traders and the industry.
The Northern Importers’ Association chief, Ved Dewan, shows the notification of banning traders from foreign purchase at Mandi Gobindgarh. A Tribune photograph
Relevance of agronomic research highlighted
 Ludhiana, August 9
A talk on “Enhancing agronomic research relevance and use with crop models” was organised by the Ludhiana chapter of the Indian Society of Agronomy in the agronomy department, Punjab Agricultural University, here yesterday.Dr James W Jones, professor at University of Florida, Gainesville (US), was the speaker on the occasion.
Dr James W Jones, professor at University of Florida, delivers a lecture at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Blood donation camp at Khalsa
College
Khamano, August 9
Red Cross Society of GGS Khalsa College for Women, Jhar Sahib, organised a blood donation camp in the memory of Sant Baba Piara Singh Ji.
Homosexuality: BJP against change in Sec 377
Ludhiana, August 9
Members of the BJP legal cell today condemned the amendments made in Section 377 of the IPC by the Centre thereby putting a legal tag on homosexuality in the country. Addressing a meeting here today, RP Dhir, president of the BJP legal cell, said by legalising homosexuality, the government had sent a wrong message to the countrymen and posed a threat to society.
Freedom fighters
remembered
Ludhiana, August 9
The District Youth Congress activists today paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the 67th anniversary of Quit India Movement here today.
Play by Paresh Rawal on Aug 22
Ludhiana, August 9
The Ludhiana Sanskritik Samagam (LSS) is all set to bring more entertainment for its members through a comedy play, “Shaadi@barbaadi.com” by Paresh Rawal and
his troupe.
Car thief arrested
Raikot, August 9
The Ludhiana (Rural) police achieved a major success with the arrest of a member of inter-state gang of car thieves. A luxury car worth Rs 7 lakh was also seized from his possession.Pritam Singh, in charge, CIA,
Jagraon, said on being tipped off that Lakhvir Singh of Leelan village and his associate Gurnam Singh, alias Gama Pehalwan of Ladhowal village, were going towards the Kaily Chowk in a stolen car they nabbed Lakhvir Singh and seized a Tevera car (HR 34 B 4798) from his possession.
The accused in police custody in Raikot on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
4 booked for assault
Raikot, August 9
The Raikot police has booked four persons for assaulting a man and his pregnant wife.
Postmaster robbed of
Rs 1,700
Raikot, August 9
A sub-postmaster at the Raikot post office was robbed by some motorcyclist yesterday. Satwant Kaur reported to the police that yesterday after the office hours when she was returning to her house at local Idgah road, two youths on a motorcycle snatched her handbag and fled. She said the bag contained Rs 1,700, gold earnings and documents, besides, the post office keys. The police has registered a case against unidentified snatchers under Sections 356, 34 of the
IPC.
Youth commits suicide
Jagraon, August 9
A youth committed suicide by jumping before a train yesterday. The incident took place at Chowkiman village when Resham Singh (24) of Mor Karima village committed suicide by jumping before a
Ludhiana-bound freight train in the wee hour yesterday. Resham Singh, a JCB driver, had returned from Dubai about two months.
Three shops burgled
Machhiwara, August 9
Thieves struck at three shops here last night and fled away with mobile phones, cash and iron rods. All shops are situated in main markets that have community police officers and police on patrolling. Besides, traffic runs in the area even during night hours.
16 women cricketers selected
 Ludhiana, August 9
As many as 16 women cricketers were selected after the trials conducted by the Ludhiana District Cricket Association at Khalsa College for Women, Ghumar
Mandi, Civil Lines, here today.The selected cricketers for district teams (senior and u-19) will take part in the Punjab State Inter-District under 19 Women's Cricket Tournament and the Inter-District Cricket Championship to be organised by the Punjab Cricket Association from this month.
Trials for the district women team for the Punjab State Cricket Championship in progress on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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