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Another road caves in
Ludhiana, February 24
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) seems to have failed when it comes to keeping a check on the quality of material used in the laying of roads. A truck loaded with plywood got stuck on the road opposite the ESI Hospital near Bharat Nagar Chowk following a cave-in here today.
A truck carrying plywood got stuck on a road near the ESI Hospital for hours following a cave-in. Tribune photo: Himanshu mahajan
 Twin Expositions
Most city hotels booked
Ludhiana, February 24
Almost all the hotels in the city are booked till Sunday as the delegates for the Indo-Pak expo and cycle expo are staying there. While hotel owners are making a quick buck, those who need to book a hotel room are facing inconvenience.
67 boxes of expired soft drinks sealed
Ludhiana, February 24
A team of the heath department today conducted a raid at Batla Traders, Parkash Colony (Chhoti Jawadi), and sealed 67 boxes of soft drinks which had expired.
Human rights commission tells DC to submit report on petrol stations near schools
Ludhiana, February 24
Taking a note that petrol stations located close to schools and colleges in different parts of the city pose a potential threat to the students by way of motor accidents or fire hazard, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has sought a detailed report from the Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, before the complaint filed by a city-based social activist, Varinder Singh, comes up next for hearing on April 24, 2012.
Amritsar-Chandigarh Duronto may now run in new avatar
Ludhiana, February 24
A proposal has been sent by the divisional headquarters of the northern railway at Ferozepur to the zonal headquarters and the railway ministry to convert Duronto Express (running between Amritsar and
Chandigarh) into an inter-city express train with commercial halts at Jalandhar and
Ludhiana.
Sale of gold coins goes up
 Ludhiana, February 24
Ludhianvis are the keenest purchasers of gold in the state. That seems to be the case from the figures of purchase of gold from the postal department across the state as the sale of gold coins in the city is higher than that of any other part of the state.
Gold coins are available in some post offices of
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Bike expo
Day 1 witnesses huge turnout
 Ludhiana, February 24
The much-awaited bike expo started at Government College for Women today. Huge turnout was witnessed on the first day. Nearly 4,000 cycle and cycle parts dealers will be coming to the exhibition from different parts of the country. Exhibitors are expecting a good business. Apart from the major cycle players like Hero, Avon and Atlas, many small cycle manufacturers have also put up their stalls.
(Clockwise from left) A boy enjoys a ride on a bicycle during the expo in Ludhiana;
A youth performs a stunt during the event; Students of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College display their design at the expo. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
CMCH ties up with board for research
Ludhiana, February 24
As per a recent study conducted by the World Health Organisation, Ludhiana, ranks number 1 in pollution. And the increasing pollution level is also affecting the health of people by one way or the other. To see the effect of pollution on stroke patients, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, has tied up with the Punjab Pollution Control Board, Ludhiana, for conducting a research.
Dial 7307475552 for free first aid training
Ludhiana, February 24
Medical emergencies can happen unexpectedly. It can be at the home, office or outside and can vary from a small injury to a heart attack to a fatal accident. But many people do not know how to tackle an injured person before an ambulance reaches and crucial time is lost.
Symposium by Ludhiana Management Association
Ludhiana, February 24
Guru Nanak Bhawan was today bustling with students and young executives, apart from renowned industrialists and educationists, as the Ludhiana Management Association’s symposium “Shaping Young Minds” was held here. The attendees were enthralled by the innovative outlook and liveliness of the speakers. The resource persons included luminaries in their fields, G Krishnan, former executive director of a news channel, Maj Gen Raj Mehta
(retd), Sanjeev Kapoor, a chef and an entrepreneur, and Raghunath Medge, president of the famous
'Mumbai Dabbawallas'.
75 per cent diseases related to zoonosis, warns expert
Ludhiana, February 24
About 75 per cent diseases, emerging globally in humans, are associated with zoonosis, a disease in animals which can be transferred to humans. Veterinary experts warn that zoonotic diseases prevalent in India can prove fatal if the masses are not made aware of it.
For this hacker nothing is impossible
 Ludhiana, February 24
Can you imagine that crows can be trained to pick up coins and drop them in vending machines for getting peanuts as rewards? Josh Klein did just that. Popularly known as the quintessential hacker, he was here for a seminar organised by Young Presidents Organisation
(YPO), Punjab chapter, at a hotel in the city recently.
Josh Klein (centre), a hacker from New York, at a press conference in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
CII workskill competition ends
Ludhiana, February 24
The four-day 24th regional workskill competition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) concluded today at Advanced Training Institute (ATI). Out of the 120 participants, about 42 were declared winners.
Educate youth about business prospects abroad: NRIs
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 24
Regretting that successive governments have failed to create awareness among the youth of the border state about career in foreign countries, including office-bearers of various organisations of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), have urged social and educational organisations to launch a coordinated awareness movement to update educated and skilled youth about jobs and business prospects in different countries.
Interactive session to promote cross-border trade
Ludhiana, February 24
The Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU) today held an interactive session and a
B to B meeting with the Industry Chambers of Pakistan namely Gujranwala Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Rawal Pindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry to promote trade.
| Going green |
Students take out an “Avon green bicycle” rally in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Meet for families of NRIs
Dehlon, February 24
The State Bank of India (SBI) apprised family members of Non-Resident Indians
(NRIs) of the region about the bank’s various schemes and facilities during an ‘NRI Meet’ organised here on Wednesday.
Sanjeev Kapoor in city
Ludhiana, February 24
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor of Khana Khazana fame was in the city today to pay a visit to his franchise restaurant.
Shop gutted
Khanna, February 24
A shop was gutted at Bija near Khanna. Gurmeet Singh, owner of the shop, said goods worth Rs 10 lakh were destroyed in the fire.
From schools & colleges
Quiz
 Ludhiana: The postgraduate department of geography, SCD Government College, in collaboration with the Association of Punjab Geographers, organised a state-level geography quiz here today. Dr Dharam Singh
Sandhu, head of the department of geography, said, “As many as 12 teams from different colleges of Punjab participated in the contest. To start with a preliminary test was conducted, out of which five teams were selected for the quiz which was of five rounds.
Students of Maple Bear Playway take part in a fashion show in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Navpreet, Jyoti adjudged best athletes
Ludhiana, February 24
Nearly 600 students competed for top honours in the two-day 52nd Annual Athletics Meet of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College held here today. Navpreet Singh and Jyoti Verma were declared the best athletes among boys and girls, respectively.
International Ambi club emerge victorious
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 24
The kabaddi team of
International Ambi Hathur Club emerged victorious in the open category during the
eighth Nirmal Singh Nimma Memorial Kabaddi Cup Tournament at Kalakh village, near
here, today.
A match in progress at Kalakh near Ahmedgarh on Friday. Photo: Mahesh Sharma
SAI judokas stand out in Agra tournament
Ludhiana, February 24
Trainees of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre,
Ludhiana, excelled in the Junior National Judo Tournament in Agra recently. Over 200 judokas from across the country vied to finish among the position holders.
Rahul, a trainee of the Sports Authority of India.
A marble chess board put on display during the Indo-Pak expo in Ludhiana.
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Ravneet first in 200m race
Ludhiana, February 24
A large number of students (boys and girls) took part in various track and field events in the annual athletics meet of Punjab College for Technical Education (PCTE) which started at the ITBP ground here today.
Basketball meet from Feb 27
Ludhiana, February 24
The Ludhiana District Basketball Association will organise the 62nd Punjab State Basketball Championship here at Guru Nanak Sports Complex from February 27 to March.
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