Children prepare an effigy of Ravana in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Clerk suspended for pocketing Rs 1.3 lakh
Khamano, September 23
A clerk working in the SDM’s office has been suspended by Fatehgarh Sahib deputy commissioner for usurping nearly Rs 1.30 lakh meant for granting pension to terrorist victims.
Man held for duping petrol station owners
Khanna, September 23
The local police yesterday arrested a man posing as a contractor and duping petrol station owners of the area. Accused Karan Singh, a resident of the Chakktera in Ganganagar, had duped people into giving him Rs 43 lakh. He was wanted in seven cases. However, the police said many more cases were pending against Karan.
Now, Sebia’s son accused of kidnapping woman
Ludhiana, September 23
Sukhbir Singh, son of Ward No. 1 councillor, Rattanjit Kaur Sebia, who was facing molestation charges, is in trouble again for allegedly kidnapping the same woman when she was returning home from college here today.
Labour unions postpone protest
Jagraon, September 23
The rural labour union yesterday postponed their agitation against the police inaction in cases related to poor labour class of the society and framing them in frivolous cases.
Unmarried youth’s vasectomy raises eyebrow
Patient’s kin approach police
Machhiwara, September 23
Vasectomy of an unmarried youth during a camp at the Samrala Civil Hospital has opened a Pandora’s box, exposing the functioning of the health department.
Eking out a living by carving deities’ image
 Ludhiana, September 23
Every year, thousands of artisans and craftsmen descend on the city during the festival season to bring to life images and idols of deities.
An artisan gives finishing touch to an idol of Goddess Durga in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Farmers’ body seeks bonus on paddy
Ludhiana, September 23
Led by activists of the Punjab Kisan Sabha, farmers staged a dharna at mini secretariat here today, demanding payment of bonus both by the central and state governments on paddy crop besides accepting other demands of the community.
Dugri residents slam PUDA for bad roads
Ludhiana, September 23
Daily commuters along with residents of Dugri, Flower Enclave, Basant Avenue and other localities along the Dugri double road are a harried lot as they have been forced to wade through deep potholes dotting the main road.
Youth Cong workers plant saplings
Ludhiana, September 23
Activists of the District Youth Congress (DYC) today undertook a plantation drive in Ward No. 60 of Dugri to mark the National Environment Day.
Private schools asked to submit affidavits
Ludhiana, September 23
The Punjab School Education Board has directed all private schools affiliated to it to file an affidavit giving details of the teachers employed and the salary paid to them. They have also been asked to give information regarding the mode of paying the minimum basic salary fixed by the state government.
From Schools & Colleges
Placement drive for CAs
Ludhiana, September 23
Ludhiana branch of NIRC of ICAI in association with committee for members in Industry of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India as a part of its diamond jubilee year celebrations today organised a campus placement drive for qualified chartered accountants at ICAI Bhawan, Pakhowal road, Ludhiana.
Students march for environment
Amloh, September 23
Students of Young Farmers Public High School organised a march today at Bhadson village to create awareness among people about the dangerous affects of global warming.
PAU VC in US
Ludhiana, September 23
Dr Manjit Singh Kang, Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University, has proceeded on a three-week official tour to the US from September 21. The tour is aimed at strengthening the collaboration with various universities on research and teaching.
Zonal youth fest inaugurated
 Ludhiana, September 23
Jails minister Hira Singh Gabria inaugurated “Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival” at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujjarkhan campus, here today.
Students take part in the Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
A Tribune photograph
PAU to have better facilities for visitors
Ludhiana, September 23
Dr Manjit Singh Kang, PAU Vice-Chancellor, has launched a drive so as to provide better facilities to those visiting the campus.
Undertaking against ragging must for students
Sahnewal, September 23
University Grants Commission seems to be making all efforts to curb the ragging menace. This is indicated by the fact that every candidate taking admission in any institute is supposed to give an undertaking against his or her indulgence in any act of ragging on the college premises.
Emeritus professorship for PAU don
Ludhiana, September 23
A title of professor emeritus of sociology was bestowed on Dr Harnek Singh, who retired as the professor, Department of Economics and Sociology, Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana, on September 14.
Labourer killed in accident
Mullanpur Dakha, September 23
A cyclist was killed when an unidentified vehicle rammed into his bicycle on Monday evening.
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