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Estimates grossly unrealistic
Ludhiana, September 22
Although the Planning Commission has set Rs 10-12 as the minimum daily per capita income, this figure is far removed from ground reality. According to the panel one needs only Rs 61.30 for clothing, 99 paise for education, Rs 9.60 for shoes and slippers and Rs 28. 80 for makeup.
Kisan mela: Farmers’ rush causes gridlock
Ludhiana, September 22
City residents suffered a harrowing time on Thursday with the traffic on the entire stretch of the arterial Ferozepur Road, starting from the Nanaksar gurdwara to the Maharaja Regency Hotel, jammed for three hours due to the ‘Kisan Mela’ (farmers fair) held on the Punjab Agricultural University campus grounds. |
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On the first day of the kisan mela, heavy traffic jam was witnessed outside Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Police fails to pin offenders
Ludhiana, September 22
Though the administration had made elaborate security arrangements and the police was keeping a vigil on the Punjab Agricultural University campus, massive traffic violation was witnessed on the campus on the first day of the Kisan Mela 2011.
Car owners were seen flouting guidelines despite warnings issued by the traffic police. Tribune photo |
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Pashu Palan Mela draws hordes of farmers
Ludhiana, September 22
Hi-tech melas are a source of knowledge for farmers with the advent of various technologies and their ostentations. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
inaugurated its 11th Pashu Palan Mela with the theme “Utpadan di gunvatta vadhao, Pashu palan ton vadh labh pao” (earn more profit in livestock farming by adopting value addition practices). |
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| Farmers show interest in well-fed cattles during the mela at GADVASU on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Shows interest in cattle than equipment
Ludhiana, September 22
Farmers were amazed by the healthy cattle brought at the Pashu Palan Mela on the GADVSU campus here today.
However, they asserted that they could not afford such cattle. “The university receives government aid and they employ two to three persons to take care of every cattle. We have to take care of 10 cattle with limited financial assets,” said a farmer.
Domestic ‘bater’ not readily available
Ludhiana, September 22
Even as the domestic bater (Punjab white quil) attracts non-vegetarians at the Pashu Palan Mela of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU), they fail to purchase the same as it is not readily available for purchase.
Birds too were centre of attraction for farmers at the
mela. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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3 bogies derail near Dhandari rly station
Ludhiana, September 22
Three bogies of a goods train were derailed near the Dhandari railway station on the
Ludhiana-Delhi route while the train was on its way to Dhuri at around 1 pm today. The train was loaded with containers carrying goods for export.
Derailed bogies of a goods train block an adjoining track at Dhandari railway station near Ludhiana on Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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ANMs clash with police outside Gosain’s house
Ludhiana, September 22
The situation became tense outside the house of Health Minister Satpal Gosain this afternoon after about 170 auxiliary nursing midwives (ANMs) clashed with the police while protesting against the state government's “callous” attitude in implementing their pending demands. The ANMs raised slogans and burnt an effigy of the Health Minister.
People don’t feel safe in city: DCC
Ludhiana, September 22
The District Congress Committee (DCC), Ludhiana (Urban) has expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state, particularly in this district.
The DCC criticised the civic administration for its “failure” to provide basic amenities like the clean drinking water, drainage and roads to the people.
Liquor, non-veg sale fall
Ludhiana, September 22
The sale of liquor and non-vegetarian food has dipped in the city due to shraadh. People ritualistically pay obeisance and remember their ancestors during this 15-day ritual. They abstain from shopping, drinking and living for themselves. No marriages are solemnised and people avoid doing auspicious things, including giving matrimonial advertisements during these days.
My mother wrote for Tribune: Kabir Bedi
Ludhiana, September 22
Actor Kabir Bedi’s mother was a regular contributor to The Tribune during the
1930s and the 1940s. Bedi said this while talking to the media here today. He
said his mother was an active member of Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha Movement.
Bedi, along with actor-singer Harbhajan Mann, was in the city for the promotion
of Punjabi film “Yaara O Dildaara”. |
Star cast of ‘Yaara O
Dildaara’ movie in Ludhiana on Thursday. Tribune photo:
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copying menace
CCTV cameras installed in border area schools
ludhiana, September 22
In order to prevent copying in board examinations, Punjab School Education Board has installed CCTV cameras in the schools near the border areas.
“It is the first time that CCTV cameras have been installed in border area schools near Amritsar to prevent copying,” said Suresh Tondon, vice-chairman, PSEB, who was in Ludhiana to attend Teachers' Day function organised by the Alumni Association of Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GGNIMT) at the institute here on Thursday.
Youth fest: Students strike musical notes
Ludhiana, September 22
On the second day of the Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at Government College for Women here today, the students participated in various competitions.
Students exchange light banter just before the start of a folk instrument competition during the Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at Government College for Women in Ludhiana on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Talent hunt week at Doraha college
Doraha, September 22
A Talent Hunt week was organised in Doraha College of Education from September 17 to September 22. Students showcased their talent in different items like fine arts, creative writing, literary items, musical, dance and theatre. Students showed enthusiasm by participating in various items.
Faculty development programme at RIMT
Mandi Gobindgarh, September 22
A four-day faculty development programme (FDP) organised by Panjab Technical University (PTU) concluded here today at RIMT IET Campus, Mandi Gobindgarh. More than 60 faculty members from nearby colleges participated in the programme.
Ludhiana shuttlers corner glory
Ludhiana, September 22
Shuttlers from Ludhiana district gave a stupendous performance to mark their presence in the Punjab State Senior Badminton Championship held recently.
Upcoming, Steffi Kala along with Anand Tiwari and Raj Kumar swept four titles. Steffi, who is still a junior, excelled to bag two titles.
Gurdaspur eves emerge champs
Ludhiana, September 22
Gurdaspur toiled hard to outperform hosts Ludhiana 7-5 in the girl’s final of the 16th Junior Punjab State Softball Championship being held at Ramgarhia Educational Complex, Miller
Ganj, here today.
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