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Mayor’s men, mandir panel fight over plot
Ludhiana, September 26
Tension prevailed in the Daba Colony area when some men alleged to be the aides of Mayor Hakam Singh Gyaspura tried to take possession of a plot adjoining a temple at Guru Nanak Colony (Street No. 1) here today.
Psychotropic drugs seized from medical stores
Mullanpur Dakha, September 26
A team of drug inspectors and narcotics police raided a few medical stores last night and seized a huge stock of habit forming drugs being sold without prescription.
Worms in midday meals
Ludhiana, September 26
Complaints are being received about substandard midday meal infested with worms and insects. Recently, Ambedkar Nagar Welfare Society and Women and Children Welfare Society protested against the poor quality of midday meal being served to
children at Government Primary School 1B, Ambedkar Nagar.
Murder suspect flees from custody
Khanna, September 26
A murder suspect being brought to Khanna from Ludhiana Central Jail for a hearing escaped from police custody yesterday.
Mills urge govt to support paper industry
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 26
Constituents of the Indian Agro and Recycled Paper Mills Association (IARPMA) vowed to contribute in conserving environment and saving economy by reducing pollution load and pollution abatement cost by adopting
bio-methanation technology at their respective industrial units.
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A vendor sells his wares; and (right) children enjoy joyrides during a Dasehra fair in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
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Book exhibition on wheels
Ludhiana, September 26
With the reading habits finding no place in the tech-world, this Lucknow-based NGO is trying to create awareness among people about Indian literature.
Janchetna, a mobile van of the NGO is in the city, and will be available from tomorrow at Jamalpur market with variety of books on Bhagat Singh and his friends.
Besides, one could even find books penned by great Indian writers like Prem
Chand, Nirala, etc and many other historian writers whose names may be not known to the Gen-X.
A book lover at Janchetna van in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
From Schools & Colleges
State-level essay writing contest
Ludhiana, September 26
Shaheed Bhagat Singh Vichar Manch (Regd) will organise a state-level essay writing competition for students of colleges/universities to commemorate the birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, which falls on September 28.
Finally, home for stray cattle
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
September 26
Stray cattle menace, which has led to major accidents and massive damage to crops, has ultimately been taken notice of.
Finding that herds of cows dominate the stray cattle, organisers of cowsheds in this part of Malwa have decided to shift the stray herd to their respective cowsheds.
Despite cuts, power bills hit roof
Ludhiana, September 26
The common man, especially the home-makers, seems to have lost patience over the erratic power supply in the region. From 8 to 10-hour-long power cuts on daily basis and noise and air pollution caused by power generators have made the lives of people miserable.
Learning computer skills to better their lot
Bhambian Kalan, September 26
Fortyfour-year-old Karamjit Singh, a daily-wage earner, travels 4 km daily on a bicycle from Bohlapur village to attend a computer class. Reason -- he believes computer technology may help open better job opportunities for him and secure the future of his family.
Educate children: CM exhorts Dalits
Ludhiana, September 26
Education is one of the vital means by which Dalits could uplift their standard of living. They should educate their children so that they can have a bright future, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal said during his visit to the city today.
Durga Ashtmi celebrated with fervour
Ludhiana, September
26
Durga Ashtmi was celebrated with religious fervour in the city today. Small girls were worshipped by devotees of Durga this morning.
Sale of farm literature up by 2 lakh
Ludhiana, September 26
Farmers visiting the recently concluded two-day “Kisan Mela” at Ludhiana showed keen interest in farm literature brought out by Panjab Agricultural University.
Water testing campaign launched
Amloh, September 26
To ensure potable supply of water to the people, water supply and sanitation department organised a camp at Sounti village near here today.
Dandiya bash at INIFD
Ludhiana, September 26
INIFD organised a Navratri dandiya bash to embark the starting of the festive season. Beautiful drapes, diyas, tohrans, rangoli, kandils adorned the venue adding to the ambience of the institute.
Philanthropists keen to set up NGO
Ludhiana, September 26
Philanthropists from Ludhiana have volunteered to form a new non-government social service organisation
"Samvedna" in the city to cater to the needs of the weaker sections of the society.
Assault Case
Residents protest police apathy
Ludhiana, September 26
The residents of Block-G, BRS Nagar, staged dharna against the Sarabha Nagar police for ‘sheltering’ the criminals and delaying the registration of an FIR in an assault case.
Residents of BRS Nagar stage dharna at the Sarabha Nagar police station in Ludhiana on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
Biz Clip
Jewellery launched for youth
Ludhiana, September 26
To cater to the youth with trendy and traditional designs, Goenka Diamonds and Jewels showcased its "G-Wild" and
"Ceres" collection here recently. Nitin Goenka, managing director of the company, said jewellery starting from Rs 10,000- Rs 5 lakh was available, particularly for the youth. He said designs were contemporary and best quality diamonds were used.
Police personnel check documents of the Mandir Committee at Daba Colony in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
A Tribune photograph
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Health officials seize 6,8350 litres of edible oil from an unlicensed godown in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
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Sandeep crowned Miss Fresher
Khanna, September 26
A cultural programme was held yesterday at Mai Bhago College for Women.
Gidha, songs, folk-dance and mono acting were presented by college students. A choreography depicting western influence on Punjabi culture and problem of female foeticide was also.
Two arrested with 6 stolen two-wheelers
Jagraon, September 26
The police had busted a bike-stealing gang by arresting two of their members and recovered six stolen two wheelers from their possession.
Man assaults estranged wife
Mullanpur Dakha, September 26
A man had reportedly assaulted his estranged wife on Thursday night at her home.
Krishna Rani, a mother of three daughters, was living separate from her husband
for the past two years at her parents’ house at Akalgarh village.
3 dhaba owners held for stealing gas
Machhiwara, September 26
The police has booked three dhaba owners for stealing gas from a gas tanker near the Rahon Road today.
362 bags of PDS wheat seized
Mullanpur Dakha, September 26
The police recovered two tractor trolleys from nearby Bassian Bet village, along with 362 bags of wheat meant for public distribution system (PDS), last night. Though the police managed to arrest the drivers of the tractor trolley, main accused Basant Singh, the owner of the ration depot of Bhundri village, escaped from the police net.
Goods worth Rs 1 lakh stolen
Ludhiana, September 26
Thieves decamped with goods worth over Rs 1 lakh by breaking the locks of a
house in Avtar Nagar, near the Ferozepur road, here this afternoon.
Two arrested with 6 stolen two-wheelers
Jagraon, September 26
The police had busted a bike-stealing gang by arresting two of their members and recovered six stolen two wheelers from their possession.
Man assaults estranged wife
Mullanpur Dakha, September 26
A man had reportedly assaulted his estranged wife on Thursday night at her home. Krishna
Rani, a mother of three daughters, was living separate from her husband for the past two years at her parents’ house at Akalgarh village.
3 dhaba owners held for stealing gas
Machhiwara, September 26
The police has booked three dhaba owners for stealing gas from a gas tanker near the Rahon Road today.
362 bags of PDS wheat seized
Mullanpur Dakha, September 26
The police recovered two tractor trolleys from nearby Bassian Bet village, along with 362 bags of wheat meant for public distribution system (PDS), last night. Though the police managed to arrest the drivers of the tractor trolley, main accused Basant Singh, the owner of the ration depot of Bhundri village, escaped from the police net.
Goods worth Rs 1 lakh stolen
Ludhiana, September 26
Thieves decamped with goods worth over Rs 1 lakh by breaking the locks of a house in Avtar Nagar, near the Ferozepur road, here this afternoon.
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It seems a major tragedy is waiting to happen along the southern bypass since the authorities have abandoned the stretch, the edges of which have eroded.
