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And, visitors harried at govt offices
Ludhiana, November 23
The ongoing strike by the Punjab Ministerial Staff Union entered its second day today, leaving visitors to various government offices in the lurch.
The strike not only disrupted routine work but also affected revenue collection in different offices of the state government.
Empty chairs with slogan ‘work is worship’ in the backdrop sum up the seriousness of the employees working at the mini secretariat in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
MC core panel shoots down proposal
Ludhiana, November 23
After the proposal to increase the limits of the Ludhiana municipal corporation was rejected during the MC’s core committee meeting today, the councillors are expecting some fireworks in the general house of the civic body to be held on November 25. Reason: Dakha MLA Darshan Singh Shivalik, who has been spearheading the cause, has threatened to raise the issue once again in the general house.
Freebies that weren’t!
Ludhiana, November 23
It was the downing of liquor, chocolates, cold drinks and snacks that led to the hotel bill controversy on Monday.
The incident caused major embarrassment to the sports department, as the Indian women kabaddi team — winners of the Kabaddi World Cup — was prevented from checking out of the hotel for their failure to clear unpaid bills amounting to around Rs 22,000.
The elated women’s team after winning the Kabaddi World Cup in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
MC razes thirteen shops
Ludhiana, November 23
A team of the municipal corporation razed 13 shops, a day after three workers received electrical shocks while working at an under-construction building on the Brota road, near Shimlapuri.Assistant Town Planner (ATP) Harpreet Gahi said: “We have razed 13 shops where the worker had received electrical shocks yesterday. Further, we have demolished a shop that was constructed in a park.” He said the 13 shops were constructed in violation of building bylaws.
Delayed winter to railways’ rescue
Ludhiana, November 23
Unlike the beginning of winter season last year, when there was a huge backlog of outward-bound parcels of hosiery goods at the local railway station and the shortage of parcel wagons had slowed down the movement of goods, much to the discomfort of hosiery manufacturers and traders, this time the delayed winters and easy availability of railway wagons have made things easier for the railway authorities.
Consignments bound for other states await clearance at the railway’s parcel office in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Robbery case heads for a U-turn?
Ludhiana, November 23
The case involving the robbery of Rs 2 lakh in the Chaura Bazar area on Monday seems to be heading for a U-turn.
Farmers exhorted to take to animal husbandry
Ludhiana, November 23
The department of livestock products technology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences (GADVASU), organised a two-day' hands-on-training programme "Awareness on production of safe meat and value added meat products", which concluded here today.
Work hit as subcontractors demand dues
Khanna, November 23
Local residents and motorists will have to wait longer for the completion of the ongoing construction of the six-lane Panipat-Jalandhar road, as the subcontractors, especially truckers, have stalled the work due to non-payment of their dues.
Finally, 159 beneficiaries get money
Jagraon, November 23
The long wait of as many as 159 beneficiaries of the Shagun Scheme, undertaken by the state government for girls belonging to below poverty line
(BPL) category, finally ended with the public welfare department of Punjab government distributing cheques of the scheme money to these beneficiaries during a function held at the tehsil public welfare office here today.
An official hands over a cheque to the family members of one of the beneficiaries of Shagun Scheme in Jagraon on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Students raise awareness on social evils
 Jagraon, November 23
NCC cadets of the Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near Jagraon conducted an awareness rally at Sidhwan Kalan village today.
College principal Dr Paramjeet Kaur inaugurated the rally, which began with a plantation drive on the college premises.
NCC cadets of Khalsa College for Women with residents of Sidhwan Kalan village during a rally against social evils near Jagraon on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Souvenir released
Ludhiana, November 23
A three-day annual convention of Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle (GGSSC) concluded here today. MP Sukhdev
Singh Dhindhsa was the chief guest on the concluding day.
FROM schools
Manasvi, Arnav shine in paper-reading contest
Ludhiana, November 23
“Reading is to mind, what exercise is to body”. Keeping this in mind and to enhance the reading skills, Kundan Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, organised an English paper reading competition for students of classes I and II. Principal Navita Puri presided over the function.
Students of Guru Gobind Public School in a jubilant mood, while others enjoy snacks during the annual prize distribution function ‘Viraasat-11’ in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Training on precision farming ends
Ludhiana, November 23
The 10-day national training sponsored by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the aegis of National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) on “Enhancing the input application efficiency by using precision farm machines, remote and ground sensor” concluded at the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, PAU, today.
Boon for migrant labourers, bane for industry
Ludhiana, November 23
It is perhaps the lifetime opportunity for migrant labourers to get their “aadhar” cards made here, which will be helpful for them to get benefits given to them by the state government at later stage.
Powerless, patients grope in dark
Ludhiana, November 23
For more than two hours, patients admitted to Lord Mahavira Civil Hospital groped in dark last evening and were left with no option than to lit up candles.
Punjabi movies, a hit with youths
Ludhiana November 23
Punjabi movies are a hot favourite with city youth, whereas Bollywood comes a distant second in popularity. City colleges are abuzz with discussions on Punjabi films.
‘Homes for special children in 3 districts soon’
Ludhiana, November 23
Social Security Minister Luxmi Kanta Chawla today said home for special children would be opened at three places in Punjab i.e. Ludhiana, Rajpura and Amritsar soon.
Degrees conferred on students
Ludhiana, November 23
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) held its 37th convocation at Pal Auditorium here today. Dr S
Ayyappan, secretary, department of agricultural research and education and director-general
ICAR, Government of India, was the chief guest on the occasion.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon (left) awards a degree to a student during the PAU convocation in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Power shutdown
Ludhiana: 11 KV Subhani Kothi fed from 66 KV GT Road sub station will be closed for repair and maintenance on November 25 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Girls share a banter during the alumni meet at the Ivanna Institute of Fashion Technology and Hotel Management in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Alumni meet of Ivanna Institute@@The Ivanna Institute of Fashion Technology and Hotel Management organised an alumni meet here on Wednesday. In charge Meenakshi Behal welcomed guests. The Old Students’ Alumni Association and its executive committee were formed on the occasion. A cultural evening comprising of dances and songs enthralled the audience. The programme began with a Sufi song, “Rahi bakhshda tu kite hoe guna
daateya” sung by Kulwinder Singh and Parveen Kumar. |
Gang of bike thieves busted, 4 held
Jagraon, November 23
The Ludhiana (rural) police has claimed of busting a gang of bike thieves with the arrest of four youths from Jagraon last evening.
The accused have been identified as Sunny Kumar, Kuldip, alias Kala, Veeru and Babbi.
Snatchers target 58-year-old
Ludhiana, November 23
A 58-year-old woman was targeted by two motorcycle-borne youths who snatched her purse in Model Town.
The incident took place in the afternoon, when the victime, identified as Veena Sikri was visiting a tailor to make some payments.
Model Town area a den of snatchers
Ludhiana, November 23
There seems to be no stopping of snatching incidents in Model Town area. With three snatchings in a fortnight at the Model Town area, the city's favourite shopping destination has turned into a den for snatchers.
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Motorists were once again at the receiving end of a political rally here today.
Ludhiana, November 23
Ludhiana, November 23
