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City 15th largest e-commerce hub in India: eBay
Ludhiana, December 22
According to the third edition of the eBay India Census 2010, Ludhiana has emerged as the country’s 15th largest e-commerce hub with Punjab ranked at the ninth spot among the states. eBay India is one of India's leading online marketplaces.
No respite in sight from cold
Ludhiana, December 22
Thick blanket of fog that engulfed the city and its peripheries today morning added to the winter quivers which the city residents are experiencing with the mercury dipping further to 3.8 °C.
Poor visibility due to the fog which affected the flow of traffic in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
PAU student hurt by thrasher
Ludhiana, December 22
A major tragedy was averted when quick thinking and action by a machine operator saved the life of a 20-year-old girl, who is pursuing BSc agricultural sciences in Punjab Agricultural University.
Simratpal Kaur
Disability no handicap for Vidur
Ludhiana, December 22
Physical disabilities do not make a person “handicapped” unless one surrenders to the situation. For Vidur Khosla, physical disability is hardly any hindrance.
PWD told to erect safety railings on bridge
 Ludhiana, December 22
Deputy commissioner Rahul Tewari today directed officials of the PWD (building & roads) to construct safety railings on both sides of the bridge over the Sidhwan canal.
Railing missing along the portion of a bridge; and (right) bolders placed to fill the gap. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
 Remission of electricity bills
200 farmers stage protest
Ludhiana, December 22
Demanding a complete remission of electricity bills of farm labour, more than 200 farmers from 17 kisan organisations today staged a protest outside the DC’s office.
Activists of the kisan organisations while addressing farmers stated that the government had remitted electricity bills of farmers, but had failed to give the same benefit to farm
labour.
Farmers stage a protest outside the DC’s office in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Indo-Canadian MLA seeks NRI commission
Jagraon, December 22
Indo-Canadian MLA from the Fleetwood constituency in Surrey of British Colombia state in Canada, Jagrup Singh Brar has urged the state government to form an NRI commission headed by a retired judge in the state to deal with various issues related to
NRIs.
Contractors boycott tenders to protest levy
Ludhiana, December 22
To protest against the levy of processing fee by a private firm executing the e-tendering system, contractors boycotted tenders floated for executing developmental projects worth Rs 5 crore in the city.
Art exhibition a big draw
Ludhiana, December 22
“Face to Face”, an art exhibition by artist Harimohan, opened to an overwhelming response at Randhawa Art Gallery, Punjab Agricultural University, here today.
The exhibition is being organised by the Centre for Communication and International Linkages
(CCIL), PAU. Harimohan, founder artist of the Kalpna Fine Art Society, has beautifully brought alive faces of various well-known personalities on canvas.
Artist Harimohan with one of his creations at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
PAU implements new curricula
of PG courses
Ludhiana, December 22
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has recently implemented the new course curricula of all postgraduate programmes offered in 35 disciplines at the university after its revision in the light of the recommendations of National Core Group (NCG) constituted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
PAU Notes
Science camp
 LUDHIANA: On the second day of the science camp “Inspire”, which is currently underway at
PAU, eminent scientists brushed up the knowledge of students by educating them about various aspects of science and technology. Dr OP Sharma, principal scientist and head,
IVRI, regional station Palampur, delivered a thought provoking lecture on “Joy of career in science” and Dr BS
Sekhon, associate director and professor of chemistry, PCTE Institution of Pharmacy,
Baddowal, spoke on “Indian study of DNA finger printing” and “Chemistry and life.”
From Schools
Christmas
 Ludhiana: Christmas was celebrated at St Xavier’s Play Way School here today. The school campus was all decked up and children were dressed as Santa Claus and fairies. Various fun games like musical chairs, colour recognition and one-minute shows were organised for kids. Tiny tots danced to the tunes of Christmas carols. A teacher dressed as Santa Claus distributed sweets and gifts among kids.
Students of St Xavier’s Play Way School celebrate Christmas in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Maha Rally
500 Cong activists leave for Sangrur
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 22
At least 500 activists of various wings of the Congress led by their respective leaders left for Sangrur on Wednesday to participate in the “maha rally” being organised by the Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee.
Illegal Buildings
NGO approaches VB chief, seeks probe
Accuses MC building branch officials misappropriating funds
Ludhiana, December 22
Irked over the lax attitude of authorities of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation towards illegal buildings mushrooming in the city, a city-based NGO led by a member of the Encroachment Monitoring Committee of the civic body has in a complaint with the Punjab Vigilance Bureau’s chief demanded an enquiry into the matter.
yearenders 2010
Controversies refuse to leave district admn
Amidst dharnas and protests staged outside the DC office, the district administration was in the thick of controversies this year. Two major scams, including a fraud in Indra Aawas Yojna Scheme and Total Literacy Mission, rocked the administrative offices for months.
The ` 82-lakh fraud involving embezzlement of Indira Awas Yojna funds was detected at former Additional Deputy Commissioner (development) Davinder Singh’s office.
Riot victims being controlled by the police after they were protesting against the administration in Ludhiana. A file photo
Mixed bag of achievements, failures for LIT
For the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT), the year was a mixed bag of achievements and failures. On the low side, the institution was amidst a major controversy involving registration of sale deed of a prime piece of land in Rajguru Nagar under forged signatures of the then chairman Ashok Juneja, which went for a vigilance probe and led to the suspension of the then executive official Jatinder Singh.
Death of Three
Admn to educate migrants
Ludhiana, December 22
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Tewari today directed SDM (East) to coordinate with the local police and launch an awareness drive in slum areas of the city so as to avoid incidents like yesterday.
Man murdered under mysterious circumstances
Khanna December 22
A person, identified as Darshan Singh (55) of nearby Rattanheri village, was murdered last night near Khanna under mysterious circumstances.
Hockey
Kila Raipur begin campaign with win
Ludhiana, December 22
In a battle of nerves, Kila Raipur Academy prevailed over Sports Authority of India (SAI), Patiala, 6-5 in their inaugural match on the opening day of the eighth edition of Gold Cup Hockey Tournament being organised by the Doraha Hawks Club at Mehta Gurukul Academy, Doraha, here today.
I-League
JCT to face Mohun Bagan today
Ludhiana, December 22
In a crucial match in the ongoing I-League, JCT FC of Phagwara will take on Mohun Bagan of Kolkata here at the Guru Nanak Stadium tomorrow.
Table tennis
Keshav, Ramandeep pocket doubles title
Ludhiana, December 22
Keshav Rai Dhanda and Ramandeep Lakhanpal outplayed Harpreet Singh Garcha and Bhupinder Singh in straight sets to bag the doubles title in the inaugural edition of the Table Tennis Tournament organised by the District Bar Association, Ludhiana, at the local bar room, District Courts Complex, here today.
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Fire brigade personnel faced hardship in controlling the fire that broke out near a bus stand due to the lack of proper infrastructure. Furniture worth lakhs of rupees was destroyed.
