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A fair of unhealthy practices
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 22
In spite of the threat of spread of diseases looming in the region, the health authorities at the Chhapar Mela have failed to check unhealthy practice at the event.
LBP not to hold conference
Ludhiana, September 22
The Lok Bhalai Party (LBP) will not hold a political conference at Chhapar Mela tomorrow as its supremo Balwant Singh Ramoowalia is away to Bihar to help his friends in the Assembly elections there.
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RAIN TURNS SOURCE OF PAIN |
WEATHER PLAYS SPOILSPORT |
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The venue of the Chhapar Mela deep in slush on Wednesday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
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The Chhapar Mela wears a deserted look due to rain on Wednesday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
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Bed shortage forces hospitals to turn away patients
6-yr-old hospitalised with dengue symptoms dies
Ludhiana, September 22
People coming to the CMCH and DMCH with symptoms of dengue fever are being refused admission as all general and private wards are full. Doctors have called the situation alarming in view of the constant rise in the number of new cases.
’84 Riot Victims
Admn initiates rehab process
Ludhiana, September 22
In the wake of the Punjab and Haryana High Court coming down heavily on the district authorities for failing to allot residential houses and booths to victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots within the stipulated time frame, the process for rehabilitation of the affected families has been set in motion.
Shooting
Ex-Cong councillor also booked
Ludhiana, September 22
A day after the police booked an Akali leader and councillor of Ward No. 59, Tanvir Singh Dhaliwal, and his supporters for allegedly attempting to murder the brother and supporters of his political rival, a counter case was registered against the latter here today.
Rampant cheating, but DEO goes easy on nos.
Ludhiana, September 22
Already marred by controversy, the semester examinations of Classes X and XII of the Punjab State Education Department are in news again following allegations of cheating and use of unfair means in the examinations.
MC tender filing goes online from Oct 15
Ludhiana, September 22
Tenders in the municipal corporation will now be filed online, benefitting both contractors and MC employees.
With the new facility, contractors will not have to go to the office to drop their tenders into a box manually, while officials will be saved of waiting for contractors to drop their tenders into the box.
Addl quota fails to enthuse millers
Most way behind target
Ludhiana, September 22
The incentive of additional milling quota provided by the state government to rice millers in the current financial year has failed to motivate them, as is evident from the targets achieved by the millers in the district.
Foetus in Jail Toilet
NGO seeks magisterial probe
Ludhiana, September 22
Even as the district authorities and the health administration are trying hush up the matter involving an undertrial woman, Balwinder Kaur, lodged in the women’s jail here, delivering a premature baby in the jail toilet around two weeks ago, the Women Justice and Equality, an NGO, today demanded a magisterial inquiry into the incident and a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the victim.
Congress flays FIR against Jawaddi
Ludhiana, September 22
The Congress has taken a serious exception to the attack on the relatives of former councillor Satwinder Jawaddi by Akali activists led by councillor Tanveer
Dhaliwal, near here yesterday, and a counter-FIR against him (Jawaddi) despite the fact that he was not present at the place of
incident.
They have garbage, sewage for company
Doraha, September 22
Local residents, especially those residing around the land reserved for an advanced training institute are going through difficult times, the reason being regular dumping of garbage and overflowing sewers on the adjoining road.
Land allotted to an advanced training institute at
Doraha, which is being used as a garbage and sewage dump. Photo: Lovleen Bains |
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SPEAKING OUT
Reputation of nation takes big hit
The collapse of the false ceiling and an under-construction foot overbridge outside Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue of the Commonwealth Games, has left organisers red-faced. To add to their embarrassment, the Commonwealth Games Federation has echoed the concerns of foreign delegations, calling the Games Village filthy and uninhabitable.
Auto makers’ meeting on Oct 4
Ludhiana, September 22
To discuss various problems faced by the auto sector, the Federation of Auto Parts Manufacturers
(FAPMA) will hold a meeting on October 4, in which entrepreneurs from all over Punjab will participate.
From PAU
Brazilian team of cotton growers visits campus
Ludhiana, September 22
A four-member team of cotton growers from Brazil, led by Pierre Marie Jeane
Patriat, president of the Cotton Growers Association, visited Punjab Agricultural University today.
Members of the team of cotton growers from Brazil with PAU
Vice-Chancellor Dr MS Kang in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph |
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From Colleges
Freshers’ party
The Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) Student’s Chapter of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT) organised a fresher’s party, “Aaghaaz - The Beginning” on its campus for students of BBA and BCA.
From Schools
Grandparents’ Day
It was a unique party for grandparents, as tiny tots of the kindergarten section of BCM Arya Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, celebrated Grandparents’ Day on Wednesday.
A girl enjoys the company of her grandmother on their way to BCM Arya Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Focus on difficulties in knee replacement
Ludhiana, September 22
Dr Harpreet S Gill, senior consultant, and head of orthopaedics, SPS Apollo Hospitals, recently attended the annual meeting of 12th Asia Pacific Arthroplasty Society in
Gurgaon. Dr Gill delivered a talk on “Managing bone defects in knee replacement”.
Tousled hair a refreshing trend
Ludhiana, September 22
After years of ironing and rebonding hair into submission, the recent trend of relaxed, wavy hair is refreshing. Natural look is in and girls today are shying away from blowers and irons and prefer to let their hair be natural. Messy and ruffled hair-do is making waves among the young brigade.
In parties, too, girls prefer the messy bed-head look.
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Don’t ignore vein pain, says doctor
Ludhiana, September 22
Enlarged and tortuous veins should not be ignored like any other pain and these veins, known as varicose veins, need to be treated as early as possible to avoid further
complcation, said Dr Ravul Jindal, vascular surgeon from Mohali. He was addressing a press conference here today. He stated that varicose veins could occur in any part of the body, but mostly on thighs and calves, due to strenuous and long hours of continuous standing. |
Dr Ravul Jindal
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ENT conference from tomorrow
Ludhiana, September 22
The departments of ENT and anatomy at the DMCH here will organise the 34th conference of the Association of Otolarygologists of India (North-West Zone) and the 3rd endoscopic sinus surgery workshop from September 24 to 26.
Inmates of old-age home watch movie
Ludhiana, September 22
Inmates of the Swami Vivekananda Old Age Home here had a day full of fun and frolic today as they went to watch the Punjabi movie ‘Ik Kudi Punjab Di’.
Old-age home inmates come out of a multiplex after watching the Punjabi movie ‘Ik Kudi Punjab Di’ in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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NRI couple, 4 women robbed
Phillaur,
September 22
Three unidentified armed motorcyclists robbed six persons, including an NRI couple and four women, at Dosanjh Kalan village, near here, last night.
Thieves decamp with cash, jewellery from house
Ludhiana, September 22
Burglars broke into a house in the city’s Salem Tabri area in the wee hours today and fled with cash, jewellery and electronic gadgets worth over Rs 5
lakh. The theft took place when the house’s occupants were away.
Youth killed as car hits truck
Khamano, September 22
A youth was killed and another injured when their car rammed into a truck near Khant village, near here.
According to information, an Indica car was coming from Ludhiana.
Ayodhya Verdict
Bar urges lawyers to help maintain peace
Ludhiana, September 22
The District Bar Association
(DBA) today urged the masses to maintain peace and harmony after the Allahabad High Court pronounces its decision on the Ayodhya issue on September 24.
GCW eves net basketball title
Ludhiana, September 22
Government College for Women has won the basketball championship organised by Punjab University, Chandigarh.
In the first knockout match, GCW defeated Punjab University 61-34. Harpreet
Kaur was the top-scorer.
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