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Autorickshaw fare up
Ludhiana, February 8
The fares of the common man’s transport - the autorickshaws - have gone up. With the autorickshaw owners’ federation hiking the fares for every round, commuters would have to shell out more for reaching their destinations.
Lack of funds halts construction of EWS flats
Ludhiana, February 8
The municipal corporation’s plans to build apartments for economically weaker sections (EWS) of the city’s population has come unstuck after the finance department of the Punjab government failed to release the required Rs 12.01 crore funds .
Construction of EWS flats that is under way in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Road premix was removed by contractor, says MC
Ludhiana, February 8
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of premix from a road near the dry port area of the city’s Focal Point was cleared today after it turned out the contractor entrusted with excavation of the road had removed the premix layer. Shopkeepers in the area had earlier presumed the premix had been stolen.
Quack runs business from mini sectt
Ludhiana, February 8
It is shocking, but a roadside quack operates at the entrance of the mini secretariat.
City Concerns
In the absence of a public transport in city, residents have to depend on their private vehicles or autorickshaws to reach destinations. The autorickhaws have been identified as major polluters in Ludhiana as they emit venomous gases into the air. The growing number of private cars, too, are adding to the emission level of these gases. Since the world over, concern is being expressed over the high levels of emission, the city needs to wake up.
Warring egos of babus
 
Officials on higher ranks have the most fragile egos as they are accustomed to the “yes sir” culture with which their subordinates feed their egos in routine. But the scenario undergoes a change as the officials come out of the four walls of their offices and are dealt at an equal footing at public functions.
Haphazard parking of buses spells traffic chaos
Ludhiana, February 8
The Dhyan Singh Complex chowk, near bus stand, is fast becoming a traffic bottleneck. Reason: Haphazard parking of buses in the middle of the road, predominantly by private buses operator.
Traffic jams are commonplace near bus stand in Ludhiana.Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Melbourne gets thumbs down from students
Ludhiana, February 8
Following a spate of hate crimes against Punjabis in Australia, youths in the district are scared of taking up educational options Down Under, particularly in Melbourne.
Early detection could prevent kidney disease: Expert
Ludhiana, February 8
Dr Anu Trehan, consultant in Acute Medicine at Salford Royal University Teaching Hospital, UK, and honorary lecturer of nephrology at University of Manchester and Royal College of Physician’s Tutor, today delivered a guest lecture on kidney disease at the DMCH.
Vet scientists awarded for research on buffaloes
Ludhiana, February 8
More than 350 delegates from various countries, including the USA, Australia, Italy and Brazil, attended the “International Buffalo Conference on Optimising Buffalo Productivity Through Conventional and Novel Technologies” at the National Agriculture Science Complex, New Delhi.
Sukhbir asks party workers to prepare for SGPC poll
Ludhiana, February 8
As the SAD-BJP coalition government has completed almost three years of its tenure, the political parties are gearing up for the next Vidhan Sabha elections in 2012.
92 vaidyas to train pupils
Ludhiana, February 8
Committed to fortifying the world’s ancient medicinal system of ayurveda, the Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, an autonomous body under the department of Ayush, Government of India, has selected 92 ayurvedacharyas from India to impart conventional training to graduate and postgraduate students of ayurveda under the Guru-Shishya Parampara for 2010.
Task force’s proposals disappoint small units
Ludhiana, February 8
The city’s industrialists feel the report submitted by a task force set up by the prime minister to provide an impetus to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) lacks substance. Although the report mentions a slew of measures and has outlined several medium term institutional measures for overall development of the sector, the recommendations “lack sting”.
Nursing Institute Dispute
Probe hints at conspiracy behind armed conflict
Jagraon, February 8
Investigations conducted by SP (H) Gurpreet Singh Toor into the armed conflict that took place at Jeevan Jot Nursing Institute, near here, on February 3 suggest that the complainant in the case is actually the accused. He had allegedly stage-managed the entire episode in convenience with some local journalists. Sources say the possibility of involvement of some police officials has also not been ruled out.
Death due to accidental firing
Use of weapons during celebrations goes unchecked
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 8
Undeterred by grievous consequences of carrying weapons and firing in the air to express joy during celebrations, the tendency continues unabated in the region.
Sterilisation
MC urged to follow proper
procedure
Ludhiana, February 8
A member of the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has asked the Ludhiana municipal corporation to ensure that Special Operative Procedures (SOPs) and Animal Birth Control (Dog) Rules 2001 be followed while undertaking the sterilisation drive, which kicks off on Wednesday.
Little time to change software, feel traders
Ludhiana, February 8
With a sudden increase in value added tax (VAT) from four to five per cent and additional 10 per cent surcharge, the industry is facing a lot of problem. The immediate implementation of enhanced VAT and surcharge is creating problem for traders, as no time has been given to them to make amendments.
From Schools & Colleges
Supreet, Divya win rangoli competition
Ludhiana, February 8
A rangoli competition was held at Guru Nanak Public School here today. Both boys and girls enthusiastically participated in the competition. Students chose different themes for their
rangolis. Some adopted the theme of flowers while others made rangoli of birds and others drew Lord
Ganesha.
Students participate in a rangoli competition at Guru Nanak Public School in Ludhiana; and (right) winners of shabad gayan contest receives her award from the principal of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Doraha, on Monday. Tribune photographs
Exam days: Functions a waste of time
Ludhiana, February 8
School authorities’ strong yearning to produce all-rounders and their year-round endeavours in this direction is costing dear to students.
25 scooters recovered, 3 held
 Ludhiana, February 8
With the arrest of three persons, the CIA-I wing has claimed to have busted a gang of scooter thieves and seized 25 scooters from their possession.
The accused were nabbed from the Tibba road here today. However, two of their
accomplices -- Vijay Kumar and Raj -- managed to flee.
The stolen scooters that were recovered from the accused in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Theft at SDO’s house
Ludhiana, February 8
Thieves struck at a house on the Noorwala road and decamped with gold ornaments and cash worth over Rs 8
lakh.
Namdhari XI lads, Haryana XI eves rule
Ludhiana, February 8
Namdhari XI, Bhaini Sahib managed to scrape past Punjab Police XI 2-1 while Haryana XI defeated Central Railway, Mumbai 4-1, to emerge champions in the men’s and women’s sections, respectively, in the sixth edition of the All-India Guru Gobind Singh Hockey Tournament organised by the Ludhiana Sports Welfare Association in association with the Punjab Rural Sports Promotion Council at the Prithipal Singh Memorial AstroTurf Stadium of Punjab Agricultural University here today.
The Haryana XI eves after winning the trophy of the the sixth edition of the All-India Guru Gobind Singh Hockey Tournament in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Sports trials a big draw
Ludhiana, February 8
A large number of aspirants turned up to attend the trials conducted by the Punjab Sports Department for 2010-11 session at Guru Nanak Stadium and Punjab Agricultural University grounds, here today.
Football aspirants line up before trials in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Baljinder shine in shot put
Ludhiana, February 8
A large number of students took part in different events on the first day of the annual sports meet of Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, here, today. Dr Satwant Singh
Mohi, former MLA and member PPSC, inaugurated the two-day meet.
A girl takes part in shot put competition during the annual athletics meet of Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana, on Monday. A Tribune photograph
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Rain in the city over the past 24 hours has not only brought down the temperature considerably, but also brought cheers to farmers.
