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New ‘Taj’ for new ‘Mumtaz’ |
A girl stands at the entrance to a replica of the “Taj
Mahal” put up at the ongoing Ludhiana Shopping Festival. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
DC takes U-turn
Tells MC authority to be lenient with employees found absent from duty
Ludhiana, March 16
Political flick has yet again done the trick for erring Municipal Corporation (MC) employees, as even though they were found absent during a surprise checking by the Deputy Commissioner (DC), the official has now asked the civic authorities to be lenient with them.
Board Exam
Violation at exam centre
Teacher deputed as controller
Ludhiana, March 16
The district education office (DEO) has allegedly deputed a science teacher as the controller at a board examination centre near Lohara village.
Film stunt death
Weapon-owner was friend of victim
Ludhiana, March 16
In a latest twist to the case of death of the real-estate dealer who shot himself from a point-blank rage while replicating a film scene on Saturday evening, it has come to light that the weapon used by the victim for the stunt was not his, but belonged to his friend.
When English lessons stood
deputy mayor in good stead
 Ludhiana, March 16
The tuition classes taken by the senior deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation (MC) for learning English before his visit to Leicester City ultimately gave dividends to him, as the BJP leader occupied centrestage during the whole visit.
A five-member delegation comprising senior deputy mayor Praveen Bansal, Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) member Pal Singh
Grewal, executive engineers Kamlesh Bansal and HC Salaria, led by MC Mayor Hakam Singh Giaspura had recently visited the Leicester City to gain knowledge about their roads, sewerage system and solid waste management.
Sadar police station adjudged best in country
 Ludhiana, March 16
Adding a feather in its cap, the Sadar police station of the city was adjudged the best in the country during the Police Station Visitor Week competition.
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Apart: Sadar Police station, Ludhiana, has bagged first position in the All-India Police Station Visitors Week competition. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
PAU to hold kisan mela today
Association tells students to boycott it
Ludhiana, March 16
Preparations are afoot for holding Kisan Mela tomorrow and on March 18 on the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) campus. Ajmer Singh Lakhowal, Chairman, Punjab Mandi Board, will inaugurate it tomorrow. This year’s theme is “Adopt agricultural innovations for better standard of living.”
Dr MS Kang, PAU Vice-Chancellor, has called upon farmers, farmwomen and rural youth to participate in a large number in this year’s
mela.
A huge cut-out of a farmer errected to welcome visitors to the kisan mela beginning in PAU on Thursday. Workers can be seen in the picture making final preparations for the event. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
563 conferred degrees
Jagraon, March 16
The annual convocation function of the Khalsa College for Women and GHG Harparkash College of Education for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, was held today at Guru Nanak Bhawan of the college.
Violations at AC Market
MC gives 2-month time to shopkeepers for rectification
 Ludhiana, March 16
After getting directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Municipal Corporation (MC) authorities have finally got serious in getting violations rectified in the AC market, as building branch of the civic body set a deadline of two months for shopkeepers to mend all violations.
A view of the AC Market in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Doubts raised over fire-fighting equipment
Low water pressure in hydrants incapable of extinguishing fire in emergency
Ludhiana, March 16
Raising question mark over the utility of fire fighting equipments in big building malls, the fire fighting staff of Municipal Corporation (MC) has pointed out the serious discrepancy of low water pressure in such hydrants installed in AC market.
Residents not forthcoming on servants’ verification
Ludhiana, March 16
The servant, who drugged six family members in Jodhewal Basti area on Monday night by offering them dinner laced with sedatives, was actually hired for the job just 20 days before the incident.
Manufacturers’ body condemns Punjab budget
 Ludhiana, March 16
A meeting of the Ludhiana Machine Tool Manufacturers’
Association chaired by its president Kirpal Singh Sagar was held today. All members strongly condemned the budget made by the Punjab government.
Ajit Lakra, president of the Chamber of Knitwear and Textile Association, addresses a meeting in Ludhiana protesting against the levy of 10 per cent excise duty on readymade garments on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Emphasis on better education system
Mandi Gobindgarh, March 16
Desh Bhagat College of Education, Mandi Gobindgarh, organised a one-day national seminar on “Inclusive education: A Step towards Social Justice.”
Dr Dalbir Singh Dhillon, chairman, Punjab School Education Board, was the chief guest.
400 examined at medical camp
Ludhiana, March 16
A free medical camp was organised by the PCTE Institute of Pharmacy in collaboration with Kulwant Heart and Vascular Centre, Kichlu Nagar, and National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) here today.
Cops threaten to book devotees in fake cases
Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 16
Devotees visiting Himachal Pradesh to pay obeisance at various shrines are a harassed lot. Besides shielding exploiters, the policemen posted for the protection of life and property of those visiting shrines threaten to book complainants under fake case, in case they insist on justice.
Show-cause notices issued to two
MC employees
Ludhiana, March 16
The Municipal Corporation (MC) authorities have issued show-cause notices to two officials of the accounts branch after they had reportedly passed a bill related to installing of tubewells despite objections levied by the civic body Commissioner.
Sweepers’ Agitation
Residents fear overflow of sewage water on roads
Mandi Ahmedgarh/ Raekot/ Mullanpur, March 16
Areas falling under the municipal councils of this region have turned into garbage dumps, the streets and roads of urban localities are about to become open drains, as agitating scavengers have stopped emptying disposal tanks of the sewerage system.
Prangna adjudged Miss Farewell
 Ludhiana, March 16
A farewell party was given to the outgoing Post Graduate students of the Department of Mathematics, Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town.
(From left) Miss Elegant Amardeep, second runner-up Gifty Malhotra, Miss Farewell Prangna, first runner-up Mohika and Miss Beautiful Smile Harpreet Chawla strike a pose at Guru Nanak Girls College in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Punjab Budget: Sweet for some, bitter for others
Ludhiana, March 16
There are bouquets as well as brickbats for the Punjab Budget 2011-12 presented by Punjab Finance Minister Upinderjit Kaur in the State Assembly on Monday.
Committee poll
45 candidates in fray
Khanna, March 16
After the withdrawal of nominations for the prestigious AS management committee elections, Khanna, to be held on March 27, 45 candidates are left in the fray.
‘Eradication of social evils need of the hour’
Mandi Gobindgarh, March 16
Eradication of social evils is the need of the hour for the development of the country. This target can be achieved by creating awareness in society through seminars, electronic and print media, said chief guest, Prof (Dr) Manjit Singh, Registrar Punjabi University, Patiala, while addressing a seminar at the RIMT College of Education here today.
Students visit PAU museum
Ludhiana, March 16
Students of Radcliffe School today visited the Rural Museum Punjab at Punjab Agriculture University (PAU) here.
The visit was organised to acquaint the children with the rural and rich culture of Punjab.
(Left) Security given A Miss: Despite several incidents of security breach
in the past, the authorities have not taken any steps to control the
situation at the railway station in Ludhiana. (Centre) Mad Rush:
Most of the trains passing through Ludhiana are overcrowded, causing inconvenience to passengers and visitors alike.
(Right) Leaving No Space:
Parcels lying dumped on railway platforms while passengers are made to travel in luggage
vans and Dirty tracks: Dirt and filth rule the roost on the tracks in
Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Vehicle-lifter nabbed
Ludhiana, March 16
The city police has nabbed a vehicle lifter, who was using stolen cars as taxis.
The accused, identified as Surinder Singh, alias Sonu, was nabbed by the Kochar Market police following a tip-off from the Feroze Gandhi market last evening.
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Ludhiana, March 16
