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2 more test positive for swine flu
Ludhiana, November 29
Refusing to comply with the instructions of the district health authorities, Ravi
Jain, brother of Rajiv Jain (who died of swine flu on November 25), failed to take preventive medicine and tested positive for influenza H1N1 today.
Burglars decamp with cash, jewellery
Ludhiana, November 29
Burglars broke into a house at Central Town Colony near Phoolawal and decamped with cash and jewellery worth Rs 1.50 lakh here today.
The incident came to light this morning when Deepak Aggarwal, owner of the house, returned from
Gwalior.
Another probe panel on
bill scam
Ludhiana, November 29
With Mayor Hakam Singh Giaspura announcing the formation of a three-member committee to probe into the fake bill scam involving crores of rupees, it seems that the former has not fathomed the intensity of the embezzlement.
Underground encroachments
House tax dept in spot
Ludhiana, November 29
With the town planning wing of the MC unearthing two underground encroachments over the past 10 days, the house tax department has come under a scanner.
According to information, the house tax department conducts property surveys after every three years, but it seems officials failed to find these encroachments, which have been there for over a decade.
Using decimal to trick MC
Ludhiana, November 29
“Decimal” is suspected to have worked wonders for contractors undertaking the construction of roads and streets within the limits of the MC and officials preparing bills for accomplished works over the past years.
Youth Fest Fiasco
College contemplating forgery case against students
Ludhiana, November 29
After the welfare department of Panjab University, Chandigarh, decided to penalise four students for forging identities during the PU Inter-Zonal Youth Festival, there is more trouble in store for the students as professors of GGN Khalsa College are planning to lodge a forgery complaint against them.
City Concerns
The railway overbridge that would come up in place of Lakkar Bridge would not be connected to the elevated road, defeating the purpose despite a cost of Rs 60
crore. As per the present design, the bridge is in a Y shape with the tail starting from the Civil Lines.
Residents don’t want regular sanitation workers
Claim permanent staff shirk work
Ludhiana, November 29
Even as the MC is yet to regularise the services of safai karamcharis of the Mohalla Sanitation Committee
(MSC), residents apprehend the aftermath, which may actually leave the city more untidy.
A clean street at Shamsher Avenue, where mohalla sanitation workers have done
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435 patients examined; 200 donate blood
Ludhiana, November 29
At least 435 patients were examined, their diagnostic tests like ECG, spirometry and blood glucose level conducted and medicines provided free of cost at a medical camp organised by the Rising Youth Association here
today.
Volunteers donate blood at a camp organised by Maharaja Aggarsain Sewa Sangh in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Kothi where Rani Zindan was detained in a shambles
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 29
In light of keen interest shown by the world in the auction of a necklace of Rani
Zindan, the Bassi canal rest house, popularly known as a “kothi”, where the queen and her last Sikh ruler son, Maharaja Dalip Singh were detained by British rulers, too, has evoked curiosity of the residents.
Dewan Chand shows a neem tree in front of Bassi kothi where two Kukas were hanged to death by the
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BKU asks govt to facilitate basmati export
Ludhiana, November 29
Expressing concern over the exploitation of farmers by procurement agencies with respect to purchase of basmati 1121 variety, the Bharti Kisan Union
(BKU) has urged the Union government to spell out a clear policy on its export and also demanded steps in this direction, which in turn would benefit both farmers and traders.
Behind bars for no crime
Though innocent, they would have to remain in jail for mothers’ folly
Raikot, November 29
With tears in their eyes and unaware of what’s happenings around them Nisha (seven) and Vijay (six) could be seen staring at mediapersons asking one question after another from them.
Nisha and Vijay cry while their mothers sit outside the police
station after being detained. Tribune photo: Rakesh Gupta
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‘Save BSNL from privatisation’
Ludhiana, November 29
More than 350 delegates and observers took part in the bi-annual conference of the BSNL Employees’ Union, Punjab circle, which concluded recently.
BSNL Employees’ Union general secretary VAN Namboodiri was the chief guest, who called upon the employees and officials to get united to save BSNL from privatisation and disinvestments.
Revamp education system, says Tewari
Ludhiana, November 29
Local MP and the AICC national spokesperson Manish Tewari today emphasised the need for imparting modern education and revamping the education system for ensuring that students were competent and better equipped to face the emerging
challenges.
From Schools & Colleges
Seminar on vocational courses at Dakha school
Mullanpur Dakha, November 29
An employment counselling-cum-seminar was organised at Government Senior Secondary School in
Dakha. Such seminars are organised on the directions of the Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner for generating more job opportunities.
Prizes distributed among meritorious students of Guru Nanak Public School. Photo: Rakesh Gupta |
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GNPS celebrates annual day
Ludhiana, November 29
Guru Nanak Public School celebrated its 32nd annual day and prize distribution function yesterday.
Teachers Kiranjit Saini, TGT Hindi; Gurkamal, TGT English and supporting staff were honoured for completing 25 years of service.
Training on food processing ends
Ludhiana, November 29
A valedictory function on the concluding day of training on “Post harvest technology for rural catchments” for farmers was organised at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology
(CIPHET), Ludhiana.
Awareness drive on afforestation
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 29
With intent to sensitise masses about hazardous affects of reckless felling and exploitation of natural resources, constituents of Green Valley Public School organised an awareness rally in the town and its surrounding localities yesterday.
Tony award conferred
Ludhiana, November 29
Poets Vijay Vivek and Sukhwinder Amrit were conferred with the third and fourth Sukhbir Singh Tony memorial award, respectively, at a function here today.
The award, instituted in the memory of poet Sukhbir Singh Tony, was given away by noted poet Surjeet Patar during a kavi
darbar.
Poetess Sukhwinder Amrit being conferred with Sukhbir Singh Tony awards in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
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1,045 examined at eye camp
Mullanpur Dakha, November 29
The Guru Nanak Charitable Trust yesterday conducted 63rd eye check- up camp. It was sponsored by Dhata Foundation of Canada. Avtar Singh and Surinder Kaur of Shekupura village also helped in organising the camp.
Pensioners to hold protest rallies
Ludhiana, November 29
The Punjab Government Pensioners Welfare Association came down heavily on the state government for the non-acceptance of their demands.
A meeting of the body held at Pensioners Bhawan at the mini secretariat here last
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| Employees of the Punjab Government Pensioners’ Welfare Association stage a dharna outside a mini
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Dogs have their day
Ludhiana, November 29
The All-Breed Championship, a dog show organised by the Ludhiana Kennel Club at the PAU here today, was a big hit not only with canine lovers, owners and breeders, but also visitors who thronged the venue to see canines of over 300 breeds compete.
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| Canines display their talent while some sleep at a dog show held in Ludhiana on
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11.5 kg opium seized, six arrested
Raikot, November 29
In a major breakthrough the Ludhiana (Rural) police has succeeded in arresting a gang of drug peddlers. It has also seized 11.5 kg opium and Rs 1.70 lakh in cash from their possession. The seized contraband is worth Rs 7 lakh in the international market.
Drug peddlers who were arrested by the Sudhar police. A Tribune
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1 killed, 11 hurt in mishap
Khamano, November 29
One person died and 11 others injured, five of them seriously in a road accident that took place near Malwa College, Bondli, on the Ludhiana- Chandigarh Road at Dyalpura village.
6 held for stealing batteries
Mullanpur Dakha, November 29
The Dakha police arrested six women for stealing batteries from the tower of a mobile phone company yesterday. Kamaldeep Singh, a guard at the Airtel mobile tower at Pandori village near here, had complained that a few miscreants had stolen seven batteries from the mobile tower building.
1 held with 3 kg contraband
Mullanpur Dakha, November 29
The Dakha police today arrested a man and seized 3 kg hashish from his possession. The police party lead by SHO Prem Singh arrested the accused during routine patrolling near the drain of Khanjarwal village.
Fugitive prisoner nabbed
Ludhiana, November 29
The police today nabbed a fugitive prisoner who fled from its custody while being taken to the jail from the PGI in Chandigarh on November 4.
The accused identified as Jagdev Singh, a resident of MIG flats, Jamalpur, who was undergoing a jail term in an attempt to murder case was referred to the PGI following complaints of an ailment.
Annual athletics meet concludes at KVM
Ludhiana, November 29
The 65th annual athletic meet held at Kundan Vidya Mandir culminated in a cultural extravaganza on the school premises here today.
Rakesh Goyal, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax, Ludhiana, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
Best sportsman being honoured by school authorities. A Tribune photograph |
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