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jail escape
Cops’ role lifts lid on police corruption
Ludhiana, December 7
The five lower rung cops who were booked by the Delhi police for helping the suspects accused of flouting the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act flee from the city’s central jail have yet again laid bare the rampant corruption in the police department. The incident has also highlighted the fact that lower rung cops pay scant regard to departmental action against them.
Constable involved in criminal cases held
Phillaur, December 7
In a major success, the police today succeeded to nab a dismissed police constable Surinder Paul of Barinderpur village, Kapurthala, who was allegedly involved in various criminal cases since 2005.
Jobless youths leave no stone unturned to join Army
Ludhiana, December 7
From getting a fake “quota” certificate made to falling in the trap of a “middleman”, unemployed young men in the region are doing almost everything to ensure their berth in the Indian army. The latest gambit is obtaining a Hindi “Prathima” examination certificate from a university located in Uttar Pradesh.
 Clogged ears lead to rejection
Nephew hatched robbery conspiracy: Cops
Ludhiana, December 7
In a major fallout following the arrest of highway robbers on November 30, the city police claimed to have solved a sensational robbery case where a former sarpanch of Seehra, Manjeet Singh, was robbed of Rs 29 lakh on May 13 this year.
‘Ambulance’ misuse rampant
 Ludhiana, December 7
Making a mockery of the ambulance service, a group of drivers, having converted old Maruti vans into “ambulances”, are using these as commercial vehicles to transport people from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) to their native villages, towns and cities.
Deception and exploitation: ‘Ambulances' used as taxis lined outside Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
ILLEGAL UNIPOLES
Rights panel raps MC
Ludhiana, December 7
Taking a strong note of the inaction on the part of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) against unipoles, hoardings and other signboards on footpaths in different parts of the city and taking it as an infringement of the rights of pedestrians, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has sought a detailed report from the MC on February 7, 2011.
Tourism promotion project comes on stream
Ludhiana, December 7
At last, the Centrally-funded project for tourism promotion in the industrial hub of the state seems to be turning into a reality as Punjab Tourism Minister Hira Singh Gabria today announced that the project for the beautification of Rakh Bagh, Rose Garden and Clock Tower in the city and restoration of historic temple at Chahlan has been given a green signal.
ELECTRICITY BILLS
Another automated machine set up
 Ludhiana, December 7
In a bid to minimise hassles in paying electricity bills and reduce heavy rush on cash counters, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL) today made another automated bill payment machine operational at the Aggar Nagar division in Sarabha
Nagar.
PS Gill, chief engineer, PSPCL (central zone), inaugurates an automated bill payment machine at Aggar Nagar in Ludhiana on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph
Villagers sans boat service for years
Neelon (Samrala), December 7
The hoy to ferry people from one side of the Sirhind canal to the other near Neelon village is in a miserable condition and there is no canal department employee to operate it.
Kidney patient needs help
Ludhiana, December 7
Puneet (26), suffering from renal failure, is undergoing bi-weekly dialysis at
DMCH. The family is unable to bear the expenses of his treatment as his father, Ishwar
Chander, is a chronic arthritis patient and his bedridden.
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CLEANING ACT |
Congress councillor Raju Thapar sweeps the corridor outside the Mayor’s office in protest against the lack of cleaning staff for Ward no. 29 in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Youth Cong seeks white paper on ministers’ properties
Phillaur, December 7
Describing the SAD-BJP government as anti-people and a total failure, Punjab Youth Congress
(PYC) president Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that leaders of ruling parties were working as “Franchise Holders” and civil and police administration was playing in the hands of
jathedars.
Criminals using copied ‘chip’ keys to steal cars
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 7
Valet parking may add a touch of grandness to an event including parties and social functions, but is not absolutely safe for owners of expensive luxury vehicles, as it increases chances of getting electronic ignition keys programmed by criminal elements in the guise of valets.
TELEMARKETING CALLS
TRAI comes to rescue of cell phone users
Ludhiana, December 7
As a much needed relief to the mobile phone subscribers, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended hefty penalties and even blacklisting of firms indulging in unsolicited telemarketing calls and SMSes from January 1, 2011.
Jas Arora gives fashion tips
Ludhiana, December 7
After making his presence felt on the big and small screen in India, Jas Arora, who is busy with a TV serial in Singapore "Achaar" meaning "Khatte Mithe Pal", along with model Amit Ranjan is in the city for Study by Janak.
BSNL Meeting
Election of non-executives on Feb 1
Ludhiana, December 7
The BSNL Employees’ Union today started election campaign for the fifth membership verification to elect the majority representative union of the non-executives.
From Schools
Talent hunt
LUDHIANA: Easy, Interesting and Practical Kids Academy and Sur Taal Academy organised a talent hunt contest at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School.
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