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Government schools to start at 9.30 am
Ludhiana, January 5
As a major relief to the students of government and primary schools in the district, the Punjab Government has changed the timings of all government senior secondary and primary schools. The timings have been changed keeping in view the dense fog and cold weather.
Robbers kill watchman, flee with cash
Ludhiana, January 5
A 22-year-old watchman was killed by robbers at a textile unit in Cheema Chowk area. Before fleeing from the spot, robbers dumped the body of the victim in a store and fled with cash Rs 40,000.
Yarn worth Rs 7 lakh gutted at mill
Ludhiana, January 5
Yarn worth Rs 7 lakh was gutted in a fire that broke out at Supreme Woollen Mill located in the Kanganwal area here today. A short circuit was believed to be the reason behind the incident.
Assembly poll: War of words picks up
Ludhiana, January 5
From good, bad to ugly, the campaign war between the SAD-BJP and the Congress is set to cross all levels of decency, with the arch-rivals missing no chance to criticise each other.
No papers filed on Day 1
Ludhiana, January 5
No nomination papers were filed on the first day of the filing of papers for the forthcoming Assembly elections, scheduled for January 30 in Punjab, today.
Not a single candidate from the 14 constituencies in the district came forward to file his papers today.
Civil Dispensary ill
 Doraha, January 5
The Civil Dispensary here is not in the pink of health. One can see garbage strewn around these places.
“Is the dispensary fit to provide medical care to its patients?” asked a resident of the town.
“Foul smell emanating from the stagnant water makes the lives of patients and their attendants miserable,” said another
villager. shwani Sharma, SMO, Payal, said, “Presently, the situation is serious.
Civil Dispensary at Doraha in a state of neglect.
A Tribune photograph
Labourer found dead under mysterious circumstances
Jagraon, January 5
A middle aged migrant labourer was found dead under mysterious circumstances at the cremation ground here last evening.
The deceased was identified as Mohammad Abdul, who was employed with a rice mill near Raikot.
Dancing her way to success
Ludhiana, January 5
From Republic Day to annual day functions, the school authorities of Nishkam Vidya
Mandir, Dugri branch, always felt relaxed. The reason: they had a talented student, Cherry, who was there for getting all dance and other items prepared in an excellent way. Perhaps none from this slum area school ever thought that one day she would bring laurels to the school by visiting the foreign land after getting selected by a Delhi-based dance troupe, JDR Group.
NGO doing yeoman service
 Ludhiana, January 5
The Manav Kalyan Sangathan, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) which has cremated more than 1,700 unidentified bodies at its own expense, feels that the mortuary created by it on the premises of the Government Railway Police
(GRP) police station should be equipped with freezers.
A mortuary on the premises of GRP police station, which is managed by NGO Manav Kalyan Sangthan. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Freezers repaired at Civil Hospital mortuary
Ludhiana, January 5
The freezers which went out of order at the local Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital a few days ago have been repaired.
 food inflation
Falling prices lift spirits
Ludhiana, January 5
The downward trend in the food inflation index, which has led to a decrease in the prices of essential commodities, has come as a major relief for the common man.
Food inflation fell to its lowest level since February, 2008, when it stood at 2.26 per cent. It fell to a four-year low of 1.81 per cent for the week that ended on December 10.
Hookah bars drawing youngsters in droves
Ludhiana, January 5
Wearing branded clothes, they sit in a group, smoking the smouldering coal atop the hookah and passing on the smoking pipe to one another after a puff.
Youngsters in the city are getting hooked on the hookah culture at hookah bars in a big way. Under the guise of checking out flavours, most are getting addicted to smoking and drugs.
Venues for filing papers
Ludhiana, January 5
Returning officer of Ludhiana North constituency Ashwani Kumar has said that the nomination papers from the constituency for the upcoming Assembly elections will be filed at the Assistant Excise and
Taxation Commissioner, Ludhiana-3, at room No. 250 till January 12 from 11 am to 3 pm.
Jagraon’s Old Grain Market a picture of neglect
Jagraon, January 5
The Old Grain Market here has been a picture of neglect due to the apathetic approach of the local municipal council towards providing basic amenities there.
Even as business worth several crores of rupees takes place at the market every day, it has been lying in a state of neglect for several years.
Residents spoilt for choice this Lohri
Ludhiana, January 5
As city residents gets ready to warm up their Lohri this season, markets are all decked up with exotic goodies to woo customers. While the traditional “gachak” is an all-time
favourite, its the dash of flavour here and a pinch of aroma there that has brought about a choice revolution.
A woman checks out gift packs for Lohri; and (right) “Gachak” in different flavours on display ahead of the festival in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
PAU Notes
Tips given on crop care
Ludhiana, January 5
The monthly meeting of the members of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Kisan Club was held today under the patronage of the Directorate of Extension
Education.
college notes
Staff development programme ends
Ludhiana: The two-week staff development programme organised by the All-India Council for Technical Education concluded today at
GNDEC. The programme generated enthusiastic response from the faculty members. The delegates hailing from almost all regions of the country appreciated the efforts made by
GNDEC. The valedictory function was presided over
by Dr MS Saini, director of the college.
Ludhiana Scan
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Till now the school authorities used to distance themselves from owning the responsibility when a school bus or an auto-rickshaw used to meet with an accident, but from now onwards, the school authorities would be held equally accountable in case a school bus meets with an accident.
Ludhiana, January 5
