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CRPF Colony
HC intervention sought on unlawful possession by riot victims
Ludhiana, September 26
Even as a tug of war is on between the district administration and victims of anti-Sikh riots of 1984 for the allotment of residential flats in CRPF Colony in
Dugri, allottees of the government flats in the colony have sought the intervention of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to ensure that these government flats are allotted strictly as per rules, and further to stop unlawful possession of the flats
by certain families of riot victims.
Dancers perform after a product launch by a company in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Jail inmate was pregnant: Inquiry
Ludhiana, September 26
A fortnight after a woman, Balwinder Kaur, who is undergoing a jail term in an attempt to murder case, delivered a dead baby girl and doctors of the Civil Hospital denied that she was pregnant, the board of doctors constituted to look into the matter said she was carrying a 32-34-week baby and the doctors were not able to establish that.
Snatchers caught on camera
Ludhiana, September 26
Snatchers, who snatched a gold chain of a septuagenarian woman on the Lumba street near the Police Lines a few days ago, were caught on camera.
According to ACP Raj Kumar, Rajesh Jain provided them CCTV footages.
Rape charge against tehsildar
Ludhiana, September 26
A 23-year-old woman from Barnala has levelled allegations of rape and abduction against a tehsildar posted in
Barnala. She alleged that she was raped many times before being thrown out of a moving vehicle on the Gill road here today.
Toy train set to chug again in Rakh Bagh
Ludhiana, September 26
Hopes for the toy train in the city’s Rakh Bagh to be fully operational have once again been revived. It has been years since children playing in the park last saw the train running. Apart from the broken rail tracks and the nonfunctional engine the rest of the park is also in a shambles.
The broken railway track at Rakh Bagh. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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10 injured at Chhapar Mela
People continue to visit village to pay obeisance even after ceremonial conclusion of mela
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
September 26
Despite strict vigil on working of hazardous joy rides and mini circus, at least 10 persons were injured in various incidents that took place during the Chhapar Mela that continued even two days after the ceremonial conclusion on Friday. |
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Jashanjit Singh lies unconscious at a private hospital in Ahmedgarh
on Sunday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
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Angling reduces species of fresh water fish in canals
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Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 26
Illegal fishing, identified as major cause behind reducing a number of species of freshwater fish in the state, continues unabated in canals passing through the area falling under Ludhiana and Sangrur districts.
Migrants catch fish by killing them with bricks and sticks under Jandali Bridge on the Bathinda branch of Sirhind canal near Ahmedgarh on Sunday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma |
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Hospitals flout bylaws
Fail to provide parking space
Ludhiana, September 26
A large number of privately run hospitals in the city have not complied with the municipal corporation’s building bylaws by not providing vehicle parking facilities on their premises.
A private hospital violates building bylaws by encroaching upon the road, as it fails to provide parking inside the building. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Rising stress levels trigger personality disorders
Ludhiana, September 26
The staggering increase in the incidence of borderline personality disorder (BPD) among people aged 18-40 years is evident from the fact that hundreds of stressed out students as well as professionals in the city are seeking psychiatric help.
World Heart Day not on list of state health dept
Theme of the year, unheard among doctors, managers
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, September 26
Workplace wellness; this year’s theme for the World Heart Day, being observed globally under the banner of the World Health Organisation is almost unheard among members of the medical fraternity and authorities in the Human Resources Development wings of the government and private organisations of the state.
World Rabies Day
Free vaccination camp at vet
varsity
Ludhiana, September 26
Rabies is a dreadful disease and vaccination against this disease is mandatory for pet dogs to safeguard the family members and the human population. It is acute, progressive, incurable viral encephalitis with a fatal outcome, which is transmitted through injection of infectious saliva into a broken skin mainly through an animal bite, licking of scratches, abrasions, and open wounds.
Experts dwell on diagnostic, treatment procedures
Ludhiana, September 26
The conference of Association of Otolaryngologists of India (northwest zone) and endoscopic sinus surgery workshop concluded today at
DMCH. The three-day conference organised by the department of ENT and head and neck surgery in collaboration with the department of anatomy was inaugurated by DMCH managing society secretary Prem Kumar, along with principal, Dr Daljit Singh.
Canadian-produced film being shot near city
Ludhiana, September 26
Punjab has once again emerged as a sought after destination for film producers as was evident from the shooting of the forthcoming English movie, ‘Little Terrors”, which got under way in Dehlon village near here.
A Canadian production house shoots movie ‘Little Terrors’ at Dehlon village
near Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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In sync with music and humour
Ludhiana, September 26
Versatility is her key to success. She is a classical vocalist, singer, mimicry artiste and a comedian as well. Sugandha
Mishra, who is currently one of the participants at a singing reality show "Sa re ga ma pa" on Zee TV is apt with all talents and carries each one of them flawlessly.
Sugandha Mishra, one of the participants of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa contest, strikes a pose with Ranbir Kapoor on its sets. |
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‘Walwalian da Veig’ released
Ludhiana, September 26
The leading literary organisation for Punjabi, Sirjandhara released “Walwalian da Veig”, an anthology of poems during a function organised yesterday at the Punjabi Bhawan.
Written by Kulwinder Kaur Dhiman, the book has gathered rave reviews from Punjabi writers.
Good response to kaizen contest
Ludhiana, September 26
Kaizen competition organised by the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings received overwhelming response, both from participating teams and attending delegates.
Talk on reforms, widening disparity
Ludhiana, September 26
A seminar was held by the Punjab Bank Employees Federation to celebrate the birth centenary of Prabhat Kar today.
Various programmes, including social identification programmes, were organised on the occasion.
Forum for community action against drugs
Ludhiana, September 26
The local chapter of the Art of Living launched a forum for community action for alcohol and drug use treatment and prevention (FCAAD) here yesterday.
The programme highlights included the premier screening of a documentary film, “Parbhat” on the real
transformation of drug addicts in Punjab.
Auto parts manufacturers for better infrastructure
Ludhiana, September 26
Local auto parts manufacturers could give their counterparts in Europe and other developed nations a run for their money if there was adequate power and other necessary infrastructure for setting big units in the state.
Houses for riot victims
Scrutiny of claims from today
Ludhiana, September 26
The district administration will conduct the scrutiny of claims lodged by the 1984 riot-affected families for the allotment of residential flats/commercial booths from September 27 to 30.
Gang of robbers busted, five arrested
Khanna,
September 26
The Khanna police has claimed to have arrested a group of robbers, including a woman, who were responsible for a robbery in Khanna some days ago.
The SP (D), Gurmeet Singh, while briefing mediapersons at a press conference said this gang had committed a daylight robbery in the house of
Balwinder Kaur, a resident of Nand Singh Avenue, Khanna, on September 13, 2010 by threatening her with a pistol.
Two brothers set afire over land dispute
Ludhiana, September 26
Two brothers reportedly sustained burn injuries, one seriously, following a land dispute at Karamsar Colony near Tajpur road here today.
The victims have been identified as Paramjit Kumar (32) and Ashwani Kumar (27).
Goods seized outside railway station
Ludhiana, September 26
The mobile wing of the Sales Tax Department today seized six parcels from the tourist bus, which was going to Jalandhar from Delhi. The bus had stopped outside the railway station where it was checked by the Sales Tax Department authorities under the supervision of
ETO, Bhupinder Gupta.
Table Tennis Meet
Double delight for Yashi
Ludhiana, September 26
Yashi, a student of Alpine International School, Ludhiana, sprang a surprise when she wrapped up two titles on the penultimate day of the 21st Prithipal Singh Memorial Open Table Tennis Tournament being held at Punjab Agricultural University campus here today.
KVM clinch cricket title
Ludhiana, September 26
Fine all-round performance by Abhishek Talwar (67 runs and three for 37) enabled Kundan Vidya Mandir
(KVM), Ludhiana, to beat St Stephen’s School, Chandigarh, by 25 runs in the final of the 11th All-India Bhai Gobind Pasricha Memorial Prize Money Cricket Tournament held at MGN Public School ground,
Jalandhar, today.
Cancellation of kabaddi match
Organising committee demands explanation from Pak
Ludhiana, September 26
The controversy surrounding the last minute cancellation of the much-awaited Indo-Pakistan kabaddi encounter refused to die down.
Day after SAD MLA Darshan Singh Shivalik said Pakistan kabaddi team cancelled their visit citing security
reasons.
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