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Squall costs PSPCL Rs
20 lakh
Ludhiana, June 18
Rainfall and thunderstorm in the city late last night has left Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) poorer by over Rs 20
lakh. An internal survey conducted by PSPCL officials revealed that 148 electricity poles and 29 transformers were damaged last night. “That is why there were power cuts in the city,” said SK Gupta, deputy chief engineer of the PSPCL. “All employees have been on their toes since early morning today and are trying to restore power in the city,” he added.
Taking A hit A transformer was damaged after a tree fell on it at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Submerged cars reduced to scrap
Ludhiana, June 18
The 20-odd cars that were submerged in the flooded Municipal Corporation multi-storeyed parking yesterday have been reduced to scrap as the water entered engines and other machinery of the cars even as the contractor and the MC has refused to come to their rescue.
Still under water Cars submerged under storm water at the MC multi-level parking in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Rs 12-lakh facelift of Clock Tower begins
Ludhiana, June 18
The tourism and cultural affairs ministry of the state government has begun the restoration and beautification work on the Clock Tower here.
Reliving the hurt on Father’s Day
Ludhiana, June 18
When the world will celebrate International Father’s Day tomorrow, the unfortunate inmates of Nishkam Sewa Ashram at Daad village, will relive the sorrow of being abandoned by their children in the twilight of their years. The story of each elderly man is full of pathos and agony. They did their best for their children, but only got the worst from them.
Celebrating that special bond
Ludhiana, June 18
To pamper their fathers, youngsters and kids in the city are all set to celebrate Fathers’ Day which falls on June 19. Surprise gifts, dinners and movie-shows have already been planned by children. Besides, leading malls in the city are decked up with balloons and flowers to attract families to celebrate the occasion.
25 buffaloes drown in Budha Nullah
Ludhiana, June 18
Twenty-five buffalos drowned in Budha Nallah near Wallipur village in Hambra last evening.
City bus service becomes a distant dream
Ludhiana, June 18
The wait for much-hyped city bus service seems to get even longer. Now the municipal corporation (MC) officials have decided to cancel the contract of Tata company, which was to supply 40 air-conditioned low-floor buses.
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Mirror image:
Reflection of cyclists in a paddy field in Ludhiana adds to the nature’s beauty.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Health dept staff forced to do multiple jobs
Ludhiana, June 18
Strange are the ways of the health department. Two of its
staff-
Brick-kiln owners allege harassment
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 18
Brick-kiln owners in the region are a harassed lot.
Eco-friendly rickshaws launched
 Ludhiana, June 18
With the district administration setting the things rolling for launching eco rickshaws, the non-polluting transport system would soon be in place in city.
An eco-rickshaw being flagged off in Ludhiana on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
Auto fare hike pinching Sahnewal residents
Sahnewal, June 18
Commuters are passing through tough time after an auto-rickshaw union hiked three-wheelers fare from Rs 5 to Rs 10 for the shorter routes as well.
Ban on chemists’ licences to go
Ludhiana, June 18
Health and Family Welfare Minister Satpal Gosain today assured the Punjab Chemists’ Association that the government would soon lift the ban and start issuing licences to the eligible pharmacists.
Senior teachers retiring, but govt still not hiring
Ludhiana, June 18
Though the state government claims to have brought educational reforms in Punjab, the reality is that higher education is going to be badly affected in times to come due to a ban imposed by the government on recruitment of college lecturers.
Experienced and qualified staff serving in colleges (both government and private) is fast retiring, but the government is neither appointing regular, qualified persons in government colleges nor giving 95 per cent grant-in-aid to private colleges to hire well-qualified teachers, who can raise the educational standards.
Youth caught stealing
Ludhiana, June 18
A youth was caught red-handed while stealing a bicycle near Fountain Chowk here today.
3 held for selling adulterated kerosene
Ludhiana, June 18
With the arrest of three persons, the city police and the food and supplies department officials claimed to have busted a racket of dealers selling adulterated kerosene operating in Santokh Nagar near Salem Tabri area.
Self- immolation attempt by woman
Ludhiana, June 18
The timely intervention of cops and residents foiled the self-immolation bid of a 35-year-old-woman, who tired to end her life along with her three children by pouring kerosene, in front of the Police Commissioner’s office here today.
Old woman gagged to death
Ludhiana, June 18
A cold-blooded maternal grandson murdered a septuagenarian woman as their ideologies in the existence of god differed.
SAD leader Goga booked
 Ludhiana, June 18
The city police has booked Sohan Singh Goga, a close associate of minister for jail Hira Singh
Gabria, for thrashing the SAD worker during the dharna staged against the Central government for “encouraging corruption” in front of the mini-secretariat on June 16.
Jagjeet Singh, a SAD worker, whose turban was tossed during the dharna staged by the SAD in Ludhiana; and (inset) Sohan Singh Goga, who has been booked. A Tribune photograph
Youths detained for carrying weapon
Ludhiana, June 18
High drama was witnessed at Fountain Chowk after the police detained two youths following a hot chase and found a sharp-edged weapon and baseball bat in their vehicle.
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