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A date with a superstar
Ludhiana, October 19
The city thronged the Westend Mall today to catch a glimpse of actor Shahrukh Khan who was here for the promotion of his film RA.One. Enthusiastic fans did not mind waiting for hours to meet the actor. The mall was chock-a-block with people of all age groups, though youngsters outnumbered the seniors noticeably.
Romance passe, science fiction hit with youngsters
Ludhiana, October 19
For the youngsters who spend a major chunk of their time in cyberspace, Shahrukh Khan with his digital avatar of G.One held a special fascination. "I am an avid Internet surfer. That's my sounding board.
Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan shakes a leg with fans in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Only 219 traffic cops for entire city!
Ludhiana, October 19
There are only 219 traffic police personnel to regulate traffic during this festive season. Though the services of about 25 more cops, who remain on duty on the outskirts (highways), are being hired by the department till
Diwali, managing a large population of about 16 lakh has become a Herculean task. |
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| Serpentine queues of vehicles are witnessed during peak hour at Ghumar Mandi
in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Godown owners in a pickle
Ludhiana, October 19
The district health department today seized 225 quintals of fungus-infested pickle lying in unhygienic containers and cemented pits in two godowns near Dera Bajigar and Dera Udu on Bahadur Ke Road.
Fungus-infested pickle being stored in cemented pits at a godown. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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City-New Delhi Shatabdi on track
Ludhiana, October 19
The new Ludhiana-New Delhi Shatabdi Express is likely to become operational from November 4. On its maiden run, the train, the third Shatabdi to connect the city with Delhi, will be flagged off from New Delhi at 7 am and will reach the city at 12.20 pm.
Investigate illegal felling, MC urged
Ludhiana, October 19
After The Tribune highlighted a scam relating to the felling of 40 grown trees in a park at Sarabha Nagar (Block 1), the Federation of Pollution and Park Management Committees Ludhiana has shot a letter to the MC Commissioner, demanding strict action against people behind the scam.
The park in I Block of Sarabha Nagar where trees were uprooted. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Mayor, MC officials ‘woo’ safai karamcharis
Ludhiana, October 19
Ahead of the Punjab Safai Karamchari Sangharsh Morcha leaders’ meeting with Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on October 21, Mayor Hakam Singh Giaspura and Ludhiana municipal corporation (MC) Commissioner AK Sinha, accompanied by other MC officials, held a meeting with the morcha leaders.
Notice to Punjab Mandi Board
Jagraon, October 19
The State Information Commission has issued a notice to the Punjab Mandi Board asking it to appear before the commission and report the reason why it failed to provide information sought by a RTI activist under the Right to Information Act about the present status of the construction work on the Jagraon-Mallha link road.
shagun scheme
10 yrs on, beneficiaries yet to receive grant
Jagraon, October 19
The state government has failed to provide Rs 5,000 to 400 beneficiaries under the Shagun Scheme.
Even after 10 years these married women belonging to Dalit families of various villages falling under Jagraon have not received the grant.
A home away from home
Ludhiana, October 19
Sixteen-year-old Aura Leimontaite from Lithuania also observed a fast on Karva Chauth. “It was tough but fun,” she exults, showing mehandi on her hands. Eline Bondevik from Norway and Judita Svelnyte have also got mehandi applied on their palms.
(Left) Foreign students Eline
Bondevik, Judita Svelnyte and Aura Leimontaite, who have come under an exchange
programme, all smiles in Ludhiana.
Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
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PAU NOTES
Workshop on disposal of domestic sewage
Ludhiana
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The PAU department of forestry and natural resources (F&NR) organised an introductory training workshop on “Safer and More Sustainable Disposal of Domestic Sewage Effluent in India using Agro-forestry Systems” on the campus here today.
at the crossroads
Plight of job seekers
Ludhiana, October 19
Again there is a harrowing picture in a newspaper of a lady constable brandishing a cane, while a lady teacher is trying to ward it off with her outstretched hand. In Samrala Chowk, around 1,500 jobless teachers were protesting against the state government’s failure to fill vacant posts of teachers.
youth
festival
Painting dominates Day 3
Ludhiana, October 19
The third day of PAU Inter-College Youth Festival witnessed competitions like on-the-spot-painting, elocution/extempore and rangoli making.
Mall in row over copy right violation
Ludhiana, October 19
Sharukh Khan participated in an event at West End Mall here today to promote his upcoming film
Ra.One, but the event was reportedly organised in violation of norms. Phonographic Performance Limited
(PPL), a body of Indian music industry, has filed a complaint against the mall for violating the Copy Right Act.
Ailing boy needs help
Ludhiana, October 19
Aniket, an 11-year-old boy, suffering from chronic kidney disease, needs financial help. He is undergoing treatment at
CMCH. A press release issued by the hospital authorities stated that Aniket underwent surgery at the age of 8 months and had been on dialysis for the past two years.
Global Handwashing Day observed
Sahnewal, October 19
Global Handwashing Day was observed by the water supply and sanitation department in collaboration with Synetic Business School of
Ramgarh, Ludhiana. Soaps were distributed among children.
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