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Prized Possession |
A poor woman carries a sewing machine given to her on the occasion of Independence Day function in
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No I-Day awards for dist admn employees
Ludhiana, August 16
With not even a single public servant being conferred an award on Independence Day, resentment prevails among state government officials and other employees who feel their work has not been recognised. This was perhaps the first time no public servant was called up to the stage on the occasion for an award.
Swine Flu
3 more suspected cases
Ludhiana, August 16
Three more suspected cases of swine flu have been admitted in Christian Medical College and Hospital
(CMCH) and Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). The samples of all three suspects were sent for testing to the
PGIMER, Chandigarh. The patients were admitted with symptoms of swine flu and were immediately put under quarantine care.
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TIRED AND OUT |
An NCC cadet relaxes after a tiring day during the Independence Day function in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
PAU employee shifted for ‘dissent’
Ludhiana, August 16
Defying the maxim of "freedom of speech and expression", the authorities at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have transferred Junior Engineer Lakhwinder Singh Sandhu to the Kandi research station in Ballowal Saunkri for having raised his voice against the varsity working.
Brick-kiln owners stop operations
Contractors start looking for old bricks
Ludhiana, August 16
With brick-kiln owners stopping operations and not selling bricks from today, panic has gripped contractors and owners of construction companies, who fear their works would come to a standstill.
Passport office to be operational from today
Ludhiana, August 16
Finally the passport office will become functional in the city from tomorrow where applications for issue of new passports will be accepted from applicants in person and online also.
Local MP and national spokesperson of All-India Congress Committee Manish Tewari disclosed
this here today.
Doing her own thing at sixteen!
Ludhiana, August 16
Charity really does begin at home for teenager Ratna Gill. Aged just 16, the US-based girl is doing what others her age would perhaps not even dream of. She is running her own school for the underprivileged in her hometown,
Ludhiana, from across the seven seas, quite literally.
Students of Gyan Ghar learn the art of creating best out of waste with the help of their teacher in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Cops ignore road mishap victim
Ludhiana, August 16
A 30- year-old man identified as Jay Kumar from Savroop Nagar in Salem Tabri sustained multiple injuries after he was hit by an over speeding truck near Manji Sahib Gurdwara in Doraha on the National Highway -I (NH-I) late last night.
Chhapar Mela begins on Sept 26
Six-approach roads cry for upkeep
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 16
A visit to this town by road from Ludhiana, Malerkotla, Mullanpur, Sandaur, Pakhowal and Raikot has revealed that none of the roads is in motorable condition. Condition of six-approach road
-Jandali, Pohir, Dhulkote, Chhapar, Dehliz and the Jagera roads -is also in a bad shape.
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Land grabbers strike on I-Day holiday, bid foiled
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Ludhiana, August 16
Taking advantage of Sunday being a national holiday, land grabbers again tried to take possession of a prime real estate property of a retired university academic. As almost all cops were on their toes on Independence Day duty, the grabbers were busy laying their hand on the land located near Model Town market.
Surinder Jathaul gets his property painted to keep land grabbers away in Ludhiana on Monday.
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City celebrates Aug 15 with fervour
Ludhiana, August 16
The 64th Independence Day was celebrated at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU), here with great enthusiasm. Dr VK Taneja, Vice -Chancellor unfurled the national flag and inspected the 1st
Pb. R and V squadron of NCC cadets.
Independence Day being celebrated in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph |
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Children celebrate I-Day with slum kids
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Ludhiana, August 16
While for most city residents Independence Day was just another holiday, children residing in Ishar Singh Nagar on Pakhowal Road marked it with a difference.
The kids, all between 6 to 12 years old, celebrated the occasion with slum children, playing games with them, and decorated the
street corner with miniature flags.
Children of Sant Ishar Nagar celebrate I-Day with slum children in
Ludhiana.
A Tribune photograph
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Civil surgeon honoured
Ludhiana, August 16
Dr Satwant Bhalla, Ludhiana civil surgeon, was honoured with state award by the Punjab Chief Minister during the Independence Day function held at Issru yesterday.
"The award is a motivation for me to do justice to the pending works that I need to take up," said Dr Bhalla while
speaking to The Tribune.
I-Day celebrated with patriotic fervour
Amloh/Mandi Gobindgarh, August 16
SDM Poonamdeep Kaur, Amloh, unfurled the National Flag on the official function celebrated at the grain market here yesterday. Nineteen sewing machines were distributed among the needy women on the occasion. Students from various schools of the sub-division presented a cultural programme.
I-Day at Schools & Colleges
Patriotism reigns supreme
The Independence Day was celebrated at UPSC Jain Public School, Chandigarh road, with great enthusiasm and patriotic
fervour. Chief guest Ramesh Jain, president of USPC Jain Charitable Hospital Trust, hoisted the Tricolour amidst slogan -Jai Hind.
Reporters' Diary
Politicians’ exercise in futility
Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal went on a foundation-stone laying spree for quite a few development projects in the city last week, in utter disregard for the actual status of these projects.
— Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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‘Ornamental fish boon for Indian market’
Ludhiana, August 16
Ornamental fish farming is an activity, which not only provides aesthetic pleasure to fish keepers, but also makes an easy way for financial gains. In India, there is a huge demand for exotic ornamental fish.
Consumer Forum
Hyundai, dealer told to pay Rs 32,000
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 16
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has ordered Hyundai Motor India Limited, New Delhi, and Deotsidh Motors Private Limited, Dhandari Khurad, Ludhiana, to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation, Rs 2,000 as litigation costs and Rs 20,000 as
loyalty bonus to a customer for causing harassment to him.
‘Advisory council not parallel body to DBA’
Ludhiana, August 16
The District Bar Advisory Council was neither a parallel body to the District Bar Association nor had any confrontation with it. Newly elected chairman of the council and senior lawyer Trilok Singh Sood stated this.
Prithipal Singh astro-turf stadium to be upgraded
Ludhiana, August 16
Here is good news for the hockey lovers of the city. The astro-turf at Prithipal Singh Memorial Stadium of Punjab Agricultural University will be replaced and its seating capacity will be increased besides installing of floodlights to prepare it for organising international matches here.
CS school students excel in table soccer
Mandi Gobindgarh, August 16
Students of CS International School, Mandi Gobindgarh, brought laurels to their institution by clinching 10 gold, six silver and three bronze medals in the Rajiv Gandhi Memorial National Table Soccer Championship, 2010, which was held at DAV Senior Secondary School, Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh, from
August 13 to 15.
Anubhav, Mani shine in shoulder contest
Ludhiana, August 16
A large number of participants competed in different weight categories in the annual shoulder competition organised at the Prime Bodies Health Club, Shastri
Nagar, here today. Club director Nishchay Sachdeva gave away trophies to the winners.
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