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Rains wash away ‘quality’ roads
Ludhiana, August 16
Almost all roads in the city have developed potholes after rains, causing great inconvenience to commuters.
Owing to the poor drainage system across the city, the roads remain clogged with water even two-three days after a downpour. Traffic movement on the waterlogged roads further causes the top layer of bitumen and gravel to come off.
The old GT road that has developed potholes after rains, providing a bumpy ride in Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Moved by orphans’ plight, Lions Club adopts school
 Ludhiana, August 16
The Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society has called upon people to create a congenial atmosphere for helping in the country’s development.
Col RS Sohi (retd), president of society, said yesterday that rising prices of commodities had broken the back of a common man.
Independence Day celebrations at Kiddies Paradise School in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Clash between BJP men
SHO in the dock
Ludhiana, August 16
SHO Division No. 2 Harwinder Singh might have to pay the price for being a witness to the alleged clash that took place between Senior Deputy Mayor Parveen Bansal and BJP leader Ramesh Bangar on Tuesday night.
PLAYING HIDE AND
SEEK: Rains have been playing truant with Ludhianvis for quite sometime, with the formation and vanishing of clouds quickly. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
G-Tech awards course completion certificate
Ludhiana, August 16
G-Tech Educational Institute today organised a certificate distribution ceremony to honour the students on successful completion of the courses. G-Tech offers computer training and software development in collaboration with experienced industry experts.
Power cuts have hit industrial growth, say traders
Ludhiana, August 16
Rise and fall of the industrial economy of Punjab is mainly attributed to factors like adequate power at the cheapest rate, normal labour relations and good networking between the industry and the state government. Unfortunately, all these factors seem to be missing in Punjab and this has resulted in the decline of the industry, feel the industrialists.
Khangura slams Sukhbir’s I-Day address
Ludhiana, August 16
Qila Raipur MLA Jassi Khangura today said that Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal has mislead the people of Punjab with his “visionless” Independence Day speech that lacked substance and conviction, besides failing to address the core issues concerning the state, particularly unemployment and recession. “At best, it was repetitive and at worst, it was visionless,” he remarked.
Sahnewal-Kohara Road
Poor upkeep, potholes make commuting difficult
Sahnewal, August 16
Large number of vehicles plies on the Sahnewal- Kohara road daily. With the passage of time the road has weathered to such an extent that huge potholes can be seen all over it. All this has resulted due to the poor upkeep and absence of
recarpeting.
The dusty and dilapidated Sahnewal-Kohara road. Photo: Lovleen Bains
Stone of soccer player’s house laid
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 16
The NRI Sports Club celebrated Independence Day at Butahri village by laying the foundation stone of house for Jagdeep Kaur, who had won three gold medals in the All-India Inter-University Football Championship.
Jasbir Singh Khangura lays the foundation stone of a house for Jagdeep Kaur at Butahri village. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
Balanced diet must for kids: Doctors
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 16
Lack of awareness about balanced diet and hygiene are the major factors behind increasing incidences of deficiency, diseases and infections among children and toddlers. Non-adherence to the vaccination programme drafted by the health authorities was another cause of loss of immunity among children.
Couple dies in accident
Raikot, August 16
A scooter-borne couple reportedly died after being hit by a mini bus. Amarjit Singh (48) and his wife, Harpal Kaur, were on their way to Jassowal from Gajiana village near Nihal Singhwala to morn their relative’s death.
ON Bindroo, president, All-India SBI Staff Federation, donates sewing machines and utensils among the needy. Photo: Rakesh Gupta |
One killed in mishap
Mullanpur Dakha, August 16
One person was killed and another injured when the scooter they were riding collided with an Indica car (DL-3-CU-4699) near the crossing at Gahour village.
The deceased has been identified as Amarjit Singh of Issewal village.
Women's forum convention in Oct
Ludhiana, August 16
With changing times, women are marching ahead in every field and at the same time, they also find difficulties at workplace. Keeping this in view, the Working Women's Forum was formed some three years back and today it has its chapters all over the country.
‘Alop ho riha Punjabi virsa’ out
Ludhiana, August 16
A book “Alop ho riha Punjabi virsa” (Vanishing Punjabi Heritage) authored by famous writer Harkesh Singh Kehal was released by PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Manjit Singh Kang here recently.
Steel utensils back with glitter
Ludhiana, August 16
The kitchen shelves today are once again adorned with steel utensils but not with the stuff that used to fill grandma’s kitchen.
Bahadurgarh school emerge victorious
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 16
The under-19 team of Guru Har Gobind Khalsa (GGHK) Senior Secondary, Bahadurgarh, emerged victorious during the Kilaraipur Zonal School Hockey Tournament, which concluded at the Kilaraipur stadium here yesterday.
Members of the winning U-19 hockey team of GHG Khalsa Senior Secondary School, Bahadurgarh, with the principal and management committee members. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
BVM win football tourney
Ludhiana, August 16
Bharatiya Vidya Mandir managed to sneak past Ludhiana Lions Club 4-3 to win the inaugural edition of the ‘Seven-a-side Independence Cup Football Tournament’ (boys u-16) organised by the Omaxe Limited at Pakhowal Road ground, here last night.
Baseball
Ramgarhia school win title
Ludhiana, August 16
Ramgarhia Senior Secondary School, Miller Ganj, defeated RS Model Senior Secondary School 14-3 to win the title in the boys section of the 4th Junior Ludhiana District Baseball Championship for boys and girls, which concluded at Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Gujar Khan Campus, Model Town, here today.
Table Tennis
Shaun, Harnoor emerge champions
Ludhiana, August 16
Shaun, a student of Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, and Harnoor Singh of Darshan Academy emerged champions in the sub-junior boys and cadet boy' sections, respectively, in the 20th Prithipal Singh Memorial Table Tennis Tournament being held at the Punjab Agricultural University campus here today.
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