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Check all stamp paper transactions: Govt
Ludhiana, September 13
Post the exposure of stamp paper scams from different parts of the state, the government has asked collectors and revenue officials of all districts to match all transactions in the form of stamp papers.
Jasmeet Kaur performs at a Sufi Nite, organised in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Stress on exploring jobs for challenged persons
Ludhiana, September 13
The promising words of Dr Prem Kumar, member, Ludhiana Management Association (LMA), that the association will initiate a project to create job opportunities for the persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities gave an impetus to the Regional Parents Meet 2009, which concluded here today.
Man murdered in Shimlapuri
Ludhiana, September 13
A 25-year-old man was murdered following a scuffle at Gill Colony in Shimplapuri here today. The incident took place in the afternoon when the man, identified as Rishi Pal, a resident of Street No. 2 Gill colony, was attacked by Suraj Mal, alias Vicky, Mohit and a nephew of Suraj Mal with sharp-edged weapons.
No information about changed syllabus
Teachers, students in a fix
Doraha, September 13
It has been more than six weeks now that teachers of the postgraduate classes, especially those of Punjabi, in the absence of any information regarding the changed syllabus for the current session are forced to teach new classes as per the old syllabus.
Kids participate at a Dandiya Disco party in the Strawberry Kids Club in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Car sales plunge in ‘shraadhs’
Ludhiana, September 13
“Shraadhs” are those days of the year when people, especially North Indians,
prefer not to buy anything new. Due to this, the sale of cars in the region has
come down to 40 to 50 per cent. But the dealers maintain that things were still
better compared to last year when recession, an additional factor, had affected
the sales badly.
At the Crossroads
Change as a terrible beauty
Nothing is constant except change. This maxim has now acquired the status of a
cliché. The change of season at this time of the year has prompted me to take
stock of things. I am reminded of Robert Browning’s line, “The petty done,
the undone vast.” Well, the “undone vast” is now beyond my reach. The
petty done is dearer to me as it is my own. Again Touchstone’s words, in
Shakespeare’s play “As you like it,” about his wife - “A foolish thing,
sir, but my own” - come to the mind.
City Keralites celebrate Onam
Ludhiana, September 13
High-spirited Keralites living in the city celebrated Onam with gaiety and fervour at the local Ayyapa Temple here today. The festival, therefore, has been a part of the Malyalee culture for centuries now. Carnival of Onam lasts for ten days and brings out the best of Kerala culture and tradition.
82 donate blood
Khamano, September 13
A blood donation camp was organised by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Khamano, at the Gurdwara Sahib in which 82 persons donated blood. A team of trained doctors from the PGI, Chandigarh, collected blood.
Scout camp ends
Amloh, September 13
Vana Mahotsava was celebrated on the concluding day of Tritya Sopan scout camp organised at Government Secondary School, Naraingarh.
Vehicles for agricultural purposes being misused
 Mandi
Ahmedgarh, September 13
The misuse of tractors, registered as vehicles meant for agricultural works, for
commercial purposes, including carrying of trade goods and transporting
passengers, is proving to be a menace, beyond the control for the
administration.As no driving licence is required for driving these vehicles, the police feels helpless in curbing reckless driving by untrained drivers, including minor children and migrant
labourers.
An overloaded trolley causes inconvenience to the public on a link road
near Ahmedgarh. Photo by the writer
Valmiki Jayanti on Oct 3
 Ludhiana,
September 13
A district-level convention of Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj held here today
under the presidentship of Naresh Dhingan, national convener of Bhartiya Valmiki
Dharam Samaj.Members discussed the whole programme to
celebrate the forthcoming birth anniversary of Maharishi Valmiki.
A district-level convention of the Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj discusses the programme for celebrating Valmiki Jayanti in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjit Verma
Residents object to installation of ATM
Ludhiana, September 13
Residents of Kidwai Nagar have strongly objected to the installation of an additional Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) at the extension counter of the State Bank of Patiala situated at Devki Devi Jain College For Women.
Roads in Dugri cry for repair
 Ludhiana,
September 13
Though the real estate prices in Dugri and surrounding areas have skyrocketed in
past few years, but the roads in Dugri are still in a pathetic condition and
require immediate attention.If some one is a first-time visitor, he or she should be ready for a bumpy ride all the way to his or her destination and the vehicle might get stuck in one of the crater on the road.
Roads leading towards Dugri (Phase-I) in a pathetic condition. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Rly pensioners flay Centre, state govts
Ludhiana, September 13
The Northern Railway Pensioners Welfare Association today attacked the Centre and the state government for showing apathy and indifference towards their plight.
Three booked for firing
Machhiwara, September 13
The police has booked three persons for indiscriminate firing on the vehicle of Satwinder Singh Aujla, president, GGN College wing of the Student Organisation of India (SOI).
2 robbers held
Ludhiana, September 13
The division no 7 police has nabbed two robbers for allegedly waylaying and robbing pedestrians near Convent School at the Chandigarh road late last night.
Conwoman nabbed
Ludhiana, September 13
The Sadar police nabbed a 70-year-old con woman here today.
5 booked for seeking dowry
Mullanpur Dakha, September 13
The Dakha police has booked five persons, including three NRIs, for seeking dowry.
Hike in court fee, setting up of evening courts
Lawyers to block roads today
Ludhiana, September 13
The agitating lawyers yesterday continued their strike on the third day protesting against the exorbitant hike in court fee for litigants and against the setting up of evening courts in the city.
Basketball
Ludhiana eves emerge champs
Ludhiana, September 13
In a ding-dong battle, Ludhiana upset current champions, Gurdaspur, 73-65, in the girls' section to emerge as champions and the holders, Ludhiana Basketball Academy, outperformed Muktsar, 78-58, to retain the title in the boys' section in the 6th Junior Punjab State Basketball Championship, held at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
Ramgarhia complex clinch men’s title
 Ludhiana,
September 13
Ramgarhia Educational Complex, Miller Ganj, defeated Ramgarhia Senior Secondary
School to clinch the title in the men's section of the Ludhiana District
Softball Championship for Women and Men, which concluded at Guru Nanak Stadium
here today.
Players after winning the softball tournament in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
UP win volleyball tourney
Ludhiana, September 13
Uttar Pradesh beat Haryana in straight sets to clinch the volleyball title in the North Zone Employees Provident Fund Union Football and Volleyball Tournament, which concluded at the Punjab Agricultural University campus, here yesterday.
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High drama was observed at Ludhiana Railway Station here last night when officials of the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department were not allowed to conduct a raid.
