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No memorial yet to remember fallen heroes
Ludhiana, October 21
They laid down their lives fighting terrorists to restore normalcy in Punjab during the trouble torn days of militancy. As many as 117 cops of the Ludhiana police, who had put duty before self, are yet to be paid a befitting tribute in the form of a memorial.
Pictures of 81 martyrs put up in a single window in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Dugri roads an example of apathy
Ludhiana, October 21
Residents of Urban Estate, Phase I and II, Dugri, are a harassed lot due to poor maintenance of roads and streets in the locality due to the negligence and indifference on part of elected representatives, including councillors and legislators, and the authorities.
Rakh Bagh presents a picture of utter neglect
Ludhiana, October 21
When decades ago Rakh Bagh came into being it emerged as one of the most spectacular picnic spots ever provided by the Ludhiana municipal corporation. With a toy train to entertain kids and a swimming pool, the place became one of the hot favourites for city residents.
This toy train in Rakh
Bagh, which used to be one of its major attractions for city residents, now lies abandoned. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Partially recarpeted roads coming apart
MC gets set for new projects, nevertheless
Ludhiana, October 21
It appears the Ludhiana municipal corporation is not bothered about accountability as it is once again getting ready to undertake recarpeting of various roads worth crores of rupees while those for which funds had been allotted earlier have been left uncompleted midway. |
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This road near Mintgumri Chowk in Model Town, which was partially recarpeted is now full of potholes, making it dangerous for vehicles. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Submit details of safai sewaks: Sinha
15-day time for medical officer
Ludhiana, October 21
In an effort to bring transparency in Mohalla Sanitation Committees, municipal commissioner
A.K. Sinha has directed the civic body’s medical officer to submit him a report revealing names of every Mohalla Sanitation Committee
(MSC) employees with photograph.
LIGHT FOR LIFE: Students at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital take out a candle march against ragging.
A Tribune photograph |
Sealing of three units
Small scale industrialists threaten stir
Ludhiana, October 21
The Small Scale Industrial and Traders’ Association have condemned the Punjab Pollution Control Board
(PPCB) for their “dictatorial” attitude. They said sealing of three units at New Janta Nagar and Shimlapuri was not justified as several thousands other units were still being run in the area for the past many decades.
Make city better place to live, says LMA
Ludhiana, October 21
The Ludhiana Management Association has invited senior government functionaries of the city, including Vikas Garg, DC, SS Chauhan, DIG-Ludhiana Range, Dr S.S.Gill, SSP-Ludhiana, A.K.Sinha, Commissioner Municipal Corporation-Ludhiana, to discuss the city's development issues with members of the association.
Paddy pile-up make farmers jittery
Doraha, October 21
Farmers remain a harried lot with the process of procurement as well as lifting of the paddy going on at a snails pace at the local grain market.
A farmer of Araichan village, who has been waiting for his produce to be finally cleared
complained.
Suicide cases rise during festive season
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 21
There has been a spurt in suicide cases among members of lower and middle classes of society after conclusion of festival season with
Diwali. Melancholy and stress generated due to exorbitant expenses in celebrating chain of festivals was stated to be the reason behind the tendency.
Commemoration Day: Cops pay tributes to martyrs
Ludhiana, October 21
The Police Commemoration Day was observed with a solemn parade held at the Central Police lines here this morning.
Their fellow officers remembered at least 52 personnel, who laid down their lives during the days of militancy.
SSP addresses the gathering during the Police Commemoration Day at Khanna on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph |
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80 per cent cut-off in Class XII
‘Consult boards before framing policy’
Ludhiana, October 21
The recent proposal by Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal that Class XII students should have 80 per cent cut-off marks in CBSE board examination for taking admission in IITs has evoked mixed response from educationists.
CFC school principal suspended for 2 weeks
Ludhiana, October 21
The management of CFC Public Senior Secondary School has suspended the school principal Mary Koruth, following an incident pertaining to mehandi celebration by some students.
Students forced to double as waitresses
Kamalpura (Jagraon), October 21
The grand youth festival was not a cheerful event for girls, as many of them were forced to perform menial jobs in the youth festivals like that of waitresses.
They were made to offer water, tea, and refreshments to guests and visitors.
Youth fest begins at Kamalpura
Jagraon, October 21
The Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of Moga-Ferozepur B Zone of degree colleges affiliated to Panjab University was today inaugurated at GGS Khalsa College for Women, Kamalpura village, near here.
Students of Swami Ganga Giri Girls College, Raikot, during the Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the GGS Khalsa College for Women in Kamalpura on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph |
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Chinese team visits vet varsity
Ludhiana, October 21
Buffalo breeding has broad prospects for development and can prove to be an effective option for enhancing the food security of a country. A developed buffalo meat and dairy industry can offset the inadequacy of grain supply on one hand, and enrich the quantity and quality of meat and dairy products on the other.
Members of the Chinese delegation during their visit to GADVASU in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph |
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Survey ranks PCTE top B-school in region
Ludhiana, October 21
The All India Management Association (AIMA) has rated PCTE best business school of Punjab, HP and J & K in B-school survey 2009.
The survey categorised business schools in various categories, including Super League containing 10 B-schools, AI category with nine business
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| Students participate in shabad gyan contest at Guru Nanak Public School in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
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350 to take part in conference
Ludhiana, October 21
Department of veterinary pathology, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU), Ludhiana, will organise 26th annual conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists with core theme on “Diagnostic Pathology”.
City Concerns
Rope in big industrialists for maintaining parks
Children in Ludhiana can’t play outdoor games due to the lack of grounds. They are forced to remain indoors. They are left with no opinion other than watching TVs or playing videos. This is turning them into couch potatoes.
Synthetic ‘Khoya’
Sweetmeat assn cries hoarse
Ludhiana, October 21
Despite having been accused of going soft on leading sweetmeat sellers of the city, the “Halwai” association is crying hoarse over the “harassment” meted out to them by the department of health and family welfare during the festive season.
Bank officers demand better packages
Ludhiana, October 21
The All-India State Bank Officers' Association has condemned the Central Government for the "step-motherly" treatment being meted out to it. Members said despite sincere efforts, they were being provided meagre salary packages whereas their other counterparts were getting better salary.
Power hike: Traders demand rollback
Ludhiana, October 21
Charging the state government with misleading the public as well as members of trade and industry over giving effect to increase in power tariff, the Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal has threatened to launch an agitation if the hike was not immediately put on hold and bills sent to consumers on revised rates were not withdrawn.
Taxation dept draws flak over VAT returns
Ludhiana, October 21
The Punjab Tax Bar Association has criticised the working of the Punjab Excise and Taxation Department for having insufficient infrastructure.
B.R.Kaushal, general secretary of the association, in a press note today said if the department was not fully equipped with the
infrastructure.
Depot holder held for selling kerosene in black
Jagraon, October 21
A ration depot holder has been arrested for selling kerosene meant for distribution under the public distribution system in the black market. The police was on a lookout for persons who had supplied Kerosene to the absconding owners of ‘Satti Halwai’ Firm engaged in manufacturing sweets for selling them in the wholesale market.
Woman booked for fraud
Ludhiana, October 21
The Division No. 5 police booked a woman for allegedly submitting a fabricated document in a court. The accused has been identified as Kamaljit Kaur, a resident of Model Gram.
3 miscreants nabbed
Ludhiana, October 21
Drama was witnessed at the Jagraon Bridge this afternoon when a traffic cop inadvertently spotted three youths riding pillion and stopped them. They turned out to be miscreants. A large number of sharp-edged weapons were also seized from their possession.
Two killed in accidents
Khanna, October 21
Two persons lost their lives in separate accidents here. In his complaint to the police, Balwinder Singh of Rasulra village said his brother Hans Raj was hit by a truck near Khanna Grain Market when he was walking towards his house.
Money stolen from gurdwara
Machhiwara, October 21
Thieves took away money from the donation box (gollak) of historical Gurdwara Jhar Sahib, around 10 kilometres away from
Machhiwara. The theft came into light in the wee hours today.
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