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Three vehicle thieves arrested
20 vehicles worth Rs 90 lakh seized
Ludhiana, February 9
The local police claims to have busted a gang of vehicle thieves with the arrest of three of its members. The trio, who have been remanded in police custody for 15 days, used to steal four-wheelers, change their chassis, forge their documents, give new numbers and sell them to prospective buyers.
Stolen vehicles recovered from the thieves. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Chocolate Day
A day of treats all over
Ludhiana, February 9
The city wore a chocolaty look today as residents came out in large numbers to celebrate Chocolate Day, the third day of the Valentine’s Week, by gifting
choco-treats to their beloved ones, friends and family.
Lick-lacious: A girl enjoys a chocolate on Chocolate Day in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
 Non-revision of rates
Park committees berate MC
Ludhiana, February 9
Irked over the non-revision of rates for maintaining parks in the city despite repeated assurances of the municipal corporation (MC) Commissioner, the Federation of Pollution and Park Management Committees has questioned claims of the civic body to make the city green.
A park maintained by a committee at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
LIT plot worth lakhs ‘allotted’ to ineligible applicant
Ludhiana, February 8
In a strange turn of events smacking of irregularities and official negligence, an applicant for a residential plot who was not even eligible to participate in the draw of lots for allotment of plots in LIT’s 475 acre Bhagat Singh Nagar scheme here, was not only included in the draw but secured allotment of a 150 square yard plot facing a park facing, valued at around Rs 60 lakh at current market prices of land in the locality.
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A NCC cadet of GADVASU jumps the hurdles during the annual athletics meet at the PAU in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Praveen Bansal takes on F&CC
Meets Kalia, wants move on sewerage blocked
Ludhiana, February 9
Taking a defiant stand against the decision of high-powered finance and contract committee (F&CC) of the municipal corporation (MC), Senior Deputy Mayor Praveen Bansal has lodged a complaint with the state government’s local bodies department regarding an agenda item passed by the committee on January 4.
Ruling govt has lost its credibility: Tewari
Ludhiana, February 9
Ludhiana MP and the national spokesperson of the Indian National Congress Manish Tewari on Sunday stated that the Akali-BJP government in the state had lost its will to rule the state. “The government has lost all its credibility,” he said while addressing a series of meetings at various villages falling under the Dakha assembly constituency.
Irked over pollution by dyeing unit residents protest
Ludhiana, February 9
Irked over the pollution being caused by a dyeing unit, residents of the Karol Bagh locality on Jassian Road have asked the Punjab Pollution Control Board
(PPCB) authorities to take action against it.
Contaminated water accumulated at the Karol Bagh locality. A Tribune photograph
Threatened, youth ends life
Ludhiana, February 9
Three persons identified as Channa, Pamma and Vicky have been booked for abetting Sukhwinder Singh (22), a resident of Shimlapuri, to commit suicide. A case was registered against them on a complaint lodged by Maninder Kaur, mother of deceased, here today.
Frequent CT scans may raise cancer, heart risks
Diagnostic centres, quacks cash in on needless tests
Ludhiana, February 9
Recommendations by doctors to patients to undergo unnecessary CT (computed
tomography) scans have emerged as a major factor in triggering serious health problems including cancer, bone death, damaged blood vessels, DNA damage and mutations and increased risk of heart attacks.
 Trees & poles hindering traffic
MC to count all over again
Ludhiana, February 9
Realising that the data collected by the municipal corporation (MC) staff regarding the number of trees and poles hindering the smooth flow of traffic quotes a small figure, the civic body authorities have told the staff to conduct the survey again.
These trees pose a danger to commuters near Rakh Bagh in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Recruitment of constables
Only efficient ones will get job: DCP
Ludhiana, February 9
If you are applying for the post of a constable in the Ludhiana police, then its better not to attach any recommendation letter this time. Deputy Commissioner Police Yurinder Singh, who also holds the portfolio of the chairman of the Ludhiana Recruitment Board, has said the panel will not entertain recommendations made for recruiting constables. Candidates will only be selected on basis of their merit.
Memorials for martyrs will be built: Minister
Samrala, February 8
Hira Singh Gabria, Minister for Jail and Tourism, Punjab, has said that suitable memorials will be built in the memory of Punjabi martyrs, who laid down their lives for freedom of the country and their native villages will be developed as modern villages, so that the coming generation would seek inspiration from their sacrifices. Gabria was addressing the196th Parkash Utsav of Shri Satguru Ram Singh Ji organised by the Punjab government at Bhaini Sahib near
here.
Cong: SAD frustrated over response we get
Ludhiana, February 9
The government, especially Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, is frustrated over the huge response to district-level rallies being organised by former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh as it goes on to show that the ruling alliance has lost the confidence of the masses.
Cong activists meet PM
Ludhiana, February 9
A delegation of the Congress from the city led by a former municipal corporation councillor Jasbir Singh Chadha met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and urged him to check inflation in the country.
KVM students adopt animals at Tiger Safari
Donate Rs 95,150 for their upkeep
Ludhiana, February 9
In one of its kind endeavour, students of Kundan Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, and city campus, have adopted 24 animals at the Tiger Safari,
Ludhiana. The adopted animals include a tiger, five deers, five parrots, five peacocks, cranes, bajrigars and other birds. With this, the school has become the first in the city to adopt animals.
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| A tiger that has been adopted by students of Kundan Vidya Mandir, at the Ludhiana Tiger Safari. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
(Right) Students of Kundan Vidya Mandir, along with pricipal Navita Puri (centre), hand over a cheque to district forest officer DS Brar in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph |
Inter-College Youth Fest
Patel college gets overall trophy
Mandi Gobindgarh, February 9
An inter-college youth festival ‘RHYTHMZ 2011’ commenced at RIMT campus here today. The function was inaugurated by RIMT Group vice-chairman Vijayant
Bansal. RIMT Group director General Dr BS Bhatia said that more than 2,000 students from 70 different colleges were participating in 28 events like
rangoli, extempore, flower arrangement, declamation, solo song, chess competition, quiz, canvas poster making, modeling , dance, choreography, drama, mimicry, debate, chef vs chef etc. Speaking on the occasion, Bansal welcomed all present there and said that it was on occasions like the present one that students got an opportunity to showcase their talent and creativity.
Two proclaimed offenders held
Jagraon, February 9
The Ludhiana rural police arrested two proclaimed offenders, wanted in a criminal case, here last evening. The accused were identified as Bahadur Singh and his son Gurmit Singh, residents of Kothe Rahlan village.
GADVASU Athletics Meet
Gurinder, Priyanka adjudged best athletes
College of Veterinary Sciences bags overall trophy
 Ludhiana, February 9
Gurinder Singh Chahal and Priyanka Rana wrapped three titles each and were declared the best athletes among boys and girls, respectively in the fifth edition of the annual athletics meet of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) held here today. The College of Veterinary Sciences bagged the overall trophy.
A student throws the discus during the fifth annual athletics meet of GADVASU at the PAU in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Horses to display skills at GADVASU athletics meet
Ludhiana, February 9
The 13 thorough bred horses, well trained by 1 Punjab Remount and Veterinary Squad, NCC, will display their skills during the annual athletics meet of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) here late evening. These horses play an important role in shaping the personality of NCC cadets of GADVASU, for whom horse riding is a compulsory activity.
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