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Smuggling of heroin worth Rs 4.5 cr
Industries dept official, 3 others held
Khanna, April 18
A senior industry promotional officer (SIPO) with the industries department, a retired surveyor from the PWD and two truck operators have been arrested for allegedly smuggling heroin worth Rs 4.5 crore here.
Water scarcity, but wastage continues
Ludhiana, April 18
With temperature soaring at 44 degrees Celsius, water woes have started worrying residents, especially those living in the interior parts of the city.
In the absence of proper maintenance of tubewells installed by the authorities, water scarcity has become a cause of concern in most wards these days. To make matters worse, wastage of water by residents continues. Also, the storage of water is being affected due to long power cuts.
Water being provided through a tanker at a ward
in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
New roads planned for each assembly segment
Ludhiana, April 18
The Punjab government intends to construct new 20 km-stretch roads in each assembly segment in the state at an estimated cost of Rs 234 crore during the current fiscal, according to minister for jails & tourism Hira Singh Gabria.
Who is Knitwear Club president?
Ludhiana, April 18
The president’s post of Knitwear Club is mired in controversy. While Vinod K Thapar has been declared winner, he has been “denied” the victory letter. Sources attribute the faux pas to observers, who they claim, are now feeling that they took a hasty and faulty decision in declaring the winner.
Correction fluid abuse goes unchecked
Kids caught sniffing intoxicant, let off after counselling
Machhiwara, April 18
A few shopkeepers today caught children in the age group of 10 to 12 years when they were sniffing correction fluid for a kick. They were warned and let off after counselling by the shopkeepers and other area residents.
25 given prosthetic devices
Ludhiana, April 18
Twentyfive physically challenged persons were given prosthetic devices at a free camp organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Trust in collaboration with Canara Bank, BRS Nagar branch, here today.
Narendra Mittal, convener of “viklang sahayta cell” of the parishad said 807 camps for the distribution of free prosthetic devices, including calipers, wheelchairs, tricycles and hearing aids, to more than 32,000 physically challenged persons had been organised.
A physically challenged man gets a prosthetic device at a camp organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Trust in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Rashtriya Gaurav Award for GNIMT professor
Ludhiana, April 18
Rajni Sofat, an assistant professor at Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT), Ludhiana, brought laurels to the institute by winning the globally reputed Rashtriya Gaurav Award. Rajni has also been awarded a certificate of excellence.
Rajasthani hastkala stalls attract visitors
 Ludhiana, April 18
The Ivanna Institute of Fashion Technology and Hotel Management organised a festival of
Rajasthan- hastkala and choupal today. This festival was the first of its kind to be offered by any fashion and hospitality institute in the region.
A student dressed in traditional Rajasthani attire takes a look at the Rajasthani wares on display during the Festival of Rajasthan in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Children’s film fest from April 21
Ludhiana, April 18
As the world prepares to celebrate Earth Day on April 22, Ryan International School unfolds “Action for Green - the Ludhiana International Children’s Film Festival” (LICFF-2010) to be held from April 21 to 23.
Flight to Delhi
Ludhiana set to change in a big way
Sahnewal, April 18
After the Ludhiana-Delhi test flight by Alliance Air was successfully carried out yesterday, residents are excited about the announcement by the MP, Manish Tewari, that the much-awaited flight would commence from May 1.
Review bifurcation of reservation: BAMS docs
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 18
Terming the invitation of applications for only three general category posts of ayurvedic medical officer in health and family welfare department a cruel joke on them, BAMS doctors of the area have urged the higher authorities to impress upon the Punjab Civil Services Commission to review the bifurcation of 67 posts to be filled soon.
‘Flying Hanuman’ catches devotees’ fancy
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 18
‘Flying Hanuman’ has become a centre of attraction for devotees attending jagrans here.
The role of Lord Hanuman is being enacted by Chheddi Lal of Allahabad, who dresses up as the Hindu God, balances himself on a stick and hangs in the air to
take a round of the entire pandal.
“Flying Hanuman” has become a centre of attraction at jagrans in Ahmedgarh.
Photo by writer
Couple gets police protection
Had married against parents’ wishes
Ludhiana, April 18
A local court today granted police protection to a couple — Monika and Ravi Kumar — of Upkar Nagar, Civil Lines, who had married against the wishes of their parents.
Girl killed in road accident
Mullanpur Dakha, April 18
A teenage girl was killed when the scooter she was driving was hit by a tractor-trailer on the Raikot road here on Friday.
Migrant couple’s endless battle for plot
Ludhiana, April 18
Might is right, at least for this migrant couple who have been fighting for the possession of a plot they bought after spending whatever they saved putting in 22 years of hard work.
Focus on advancements in ENT surgery
Ludhiana, April 18
The 2nd annual Punjab state conference of AOIHNS (Association of Otolaryngologists of India and Head and Neck Surgeons), organised by the department of ENT and head-neck surgery of Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), concluded here today.
Wakf board to raise income, cut expenditure
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 18
With intent to come true to the expectations of members of the lower strata of the Muslim society, the cash-strapped Punjab Waqf Board has drafted a long-term viable programme according to which self-perpetuating additional income will be generated for funding various projects.
Punjab Waqf Board chairman Azhar Alam shares a point with office-bearers of Muslim organisations at Ahmedgarh on Sunday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
Residents rue imposition of morning power cuts
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 18
Blackouts during unscheduled power cuts imposed in the morning hours have upset the daily routine of people. Commuters, students and household women are among the worst affected.
Fire destroys wheat crop
Phillaur, April 18
Wheat crop on at least 58 acre was reduced to ashes in a fire that broke out in three villages of Phillaur sub-division here this afternoon.
Govt committed to welfare of migrants: Gabria
Ludhiana, April 18
Punjab minister for jails, tourism and cultural affairs Hira Singh Gabria today said the Punjab government was committed to safety and welfare of migrant population in the city and state.
Woman killed in road mishap
Phillaur, April 18
Jiwan Jyoti (30), a teacher at Government Primary School in nearby Sagarpur, was killed in a road accident when a speeding truck (PB-10AQ-9810) hit the scooter on which she was a riding pillion.
Man kills wife
Ludhiana, April 18
A migrant in his late 20s allegedly killed his wife last night. According to the police, accused Prakash strangulated his wife around 1.30 am and fled the scene. The reason behind the killing is not known. Prakash had moved into a rented accommodation at Champa Nagar, Shimlapuri, along with his wife about a week ago.
187 cases settled at lok adalat
Jagraon, April 18
A lok adalat was held at the Sub-Divisional Courts here yesterday. Three benches each of Justice JS
Marook, Justice Girish Gupta and Justice Ravi Inder Singh took up 271 cases.
Media XI rides on Yogesh’s exploits
 Ludhiana, April 18
A fine allround display by Yogesh ( 58 n.o and 3 for 6) steered Ludhiana Media XI to a convincing 8-wicket win over Ludhiana District Youth Congress XI in a friendly T-20 cricket match at Arya College ground here today.
Ludhiana Media XI players pose with MP Manish Tewari and MLA Jasbir Singh Jassi Khangura in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
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Despite being the top revenue earner in the Ferozepur railway division after Jammu, Ludhiana’s railway station continues to be plagued by poor
amenities.
