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Gosain draws a blank on proof of ‘graft’
Ludhiana, July 29
A fortnight after Punjab Health Minister Satpal Gosain alluded to ‘‘middlemen’’ in the health department, who he alleged were demanding bribes “in his name” from employees seeking transfers, no official has yet been found indulging in the practice.
32-year-old woman hangs herself
Ludhiana, July 29
Simple Jaju, a 32-year-old woman, reportedly committed suicide under mysterious circumstances by hanging herself from a fan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar here today. The woman was a native of Indore and was living in the city in a rented accommodation with her husband and two children. She had an MBA degree.
Business as usual for shopkeepers
Ludhiana, July 29
Even after a portion of a nearly century-old building in Chaura Bazar, the commercial hub of the city, collapsed on July 17 and shopkeepers as well as their employees had a providential escape due to the fateful day being a holiday, tenants in the “unsafe building” housing 30-odd shops are staying put despite notices of demolition having been served on them.
Level of GK among city students slipping steadily
Ludhiana, July 29
"C'mon Ludhiana, you need to pull up your socks" repeated a disappointed Andrew Scolt, the quizmaster, trying to cheer up students participating in the Limca Book of Records quiz contest for schoolchildren organized at the city’s BCM School on Friday.
HERE RAIN IS A NUISANCE, NOT A DELIGHT
Doctors lay emphasis on early detection of hepatitis
Ludhiana, July 29
The department of gastroenterology of SPS Apollo Hospitals under the leadership of Dr Nirmaljeet Singh Malhi, senior consultant and coordinator, organised a free screening camp for Hepatitis B and C.
Preserving Punjab’s history for future generations
Ludhiana, July 29
At a time when historical manuscripts have become a treasured part of the country’s heritage, here is a reference library in the city which houses many of these antiques.
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| Over 100-year-old Punjabi newspapers are available in the library at Punjabi Bhawan in Ludhiana; and (right) Guru Granth Sahib
in Persian script. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Appointment of ‘tainted’ official draws criticism
Ludhiana, July 29
The District Congress Committee Ludhiana (Urban) has criticised the appointment of a “tainted” officer, Devinder Singh, as the deputy director of local bodies,
Ludhiana.
No one can beat Jagjit Singh, asserts Jaswinder
Ludhiana, July 29
“No one can compete with famous ghazal singer Jagjit Singh whose magical voice leaves one spell bound,” said ghazal singer Jaswinder Singh, who was in the city today. Jaswinder will be performing in a function of the Ludhiana Sanskritik Samagam at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan tomorrow. The event is dedicated to famous Urdu poet Faiz Ahmad
Faiz.
Teachers voice anger
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 29
Agitated over not getting salaries for over two months, teachers of government schools working under “non-plan temporary posts” have decided to protest against the government.
 From Schools
Pool party
Ludhiana: A pool party for kids was organised at Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Udham Singh
Nagar. It was followed by a sumptuous fruit party. Children enjoyed the party. They were told about the importance of fruits in everyday
meals.
Students of Guru Nanak Public School, Model Town, celebrate Teej in Ludhiana on Friday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
GADVASU students’ papers adjudged best
Ludhiana, July 29
Postgraduate students of the department of veterinary surgery and radiology at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University
(GADVASU) participated and presented clinical papers in the recently concluded international symposium on “Clinical Skill Development for the Next Generation Veterinary Practice” and third National Clinical Case Conference in Farm and Companion Animal Practice at Madras Veterinary College in
Chennai.
PAU NOTES
Tips on maize cultivation
Ludhiana: Cultivation of maize crop is recommended in spring, summer and winter seasons. PAU experts Dr Surjit Singh, Dr Jasbir Singh Gill and Gurpreet Kaur said the crop could be successfully grown in August for profitable grain yields.
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