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PSEB to hold maths practical exam
Ludhiana, March 31
From this session, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), Mohali, will conduct Practical examination of mathematics. In a circular issued by the board, it has been mentioned that marks of the practical examination would also included in the total marks.
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Nature’s bounty |
With Baisakhi nearing, ripe wheat crop seen swaying at Bhattian village near
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40-yr-old woman ‘set on fire’
Ludhiana, March 31
Four persons, including two women, have been booked for allegedly setting a 40-year-old woman on fire following a quarrel at the Old Court area here today.
The victim, identified as Aarti, was visiting her sister's house for the past few days.
HC Judge Gupta visits courts complex
Ludhiana, March 31
Justice Hemant Gupta, a Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, today visited the city courts. He was accorded a warm welcome by the judges and lawyers.
A contingent of the Punjab police presented a guard of honour to him.
City observes Earth Hour
Ludhiana, March 31
As the Earth Hour was celebrated today across the world, some of the residents were all agog to celebrate the hour for the cause of the environment. Although not many groups or organisations in the city were gung-ho about the hour.
The Earth Hour being observed at a restaurant in Ludhiana on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
Members allege malpractices
Ludhiana, March 31
Even as the newly elected team of the Sutlej Club is to take over tomorrow, a couple of members have alleged foul play during the elections.
The day of little
girls
Ludhiana, March 31
Ashtmi Pooja was celebrated with fervour across the city as Navratras came to an end today. Little girls were well-attired as
"kanjaks" and were worshipped as the nine personas of Devi Durga.
Little girls sit for ‘kanjak pooja’ on the last day of Navratras on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Lok Adalat settles 220 cases
Ludhiana, March 31
As many as 220 cases were settled at the monthly Lok Adalat held here today under the supervision of Karamjit Singh Kang, in charge Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority.
DC writes to railways
Ludhiana, March 31
Perturbed at the delay in completion of the Lakkar Bridge, the Deputy Commissioner has today sent a demi official (DO) letter to the Chief Engineer of the Northern Railways asking them to speed up the work, else they would be held responsible for the delay.
Level crossing a headache for commuters
Doraha, March 31
A level crossing of Rampur, which remains closed most of the time, has become a headache for commuters. Of late, the level crossing has started remaining closed due to technical snag. The commuters are forced to look for alternate routes through surrounding villages.
“The level crossing remains closed most of the time. We have to plan our day at least an hour ahead. The closed level crossing has almost become a part of our daily routine.
Commuters struggling to cross closed
level crossing at Rampur near Doraha. Photo by writer
Tiwari meets agitating jewellers
Ludhiana, March 31
Local MP, Manish Tiwari, today assured agitating jewellers to take up their case with the Union Finance Minister. Tewari today went to meet the protesting
jewellers, who were staging a dharna near the Fountain Chowk, against the excise duty imposed in the recent Budget.
Members of the jewellers’ association hand over a memorandum to MP Manish
Tiwari. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Councillor accused of not paying proper house tax
Ludhiana, March 31
As the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation elections are nearing, the politics of allegations and counter-allegations have started. A local resident has accused a BJP councillor and her husband of causing loss to the civic body by not paying proper house tax.
100 file nominations
Ludhiana, March 31
Today was the last day for filing nominations for the honorary posts of office-bearers of the Punjab Sahit
Akademi. The nominations were opened on March 26. According to sources, 100 nominations have been filed so far. These would be scrutinised tomorrow and candidates would be allowed to withdraw their candidatures till April 5. The election would be held on April 15.
From school
From colleges
Yet another car stolen in city
Ludhiana, March 31
Parking a car outside a house proved to be costly for a city resident. The incident came to light today when Mahinder Singh came out of the house and found his Maruti Swift Deszire (PB 10 CY 4664) missing.
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The much-awaited Sidhwan Canal expressway project, which is already running behind schedule, has got yet another deadline. The state government has now announced that the project would be ready in next seven months, which means by October this year.
