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Guards beat up daily wager
Ludhiana, June 16
Devi Lal, a daily wager, who is working at a dairy farm of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) for the past eight years, was mercilessly beaten up by a few security guards manning the university campus yesterday evening.
Devi Lal, who was allegedly beaten up by security guards manning GADVAU campus, in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Power cuts
Industry up in arms
Ludhiana, June 16
The local industry is up in arms against the two compulsory weekly offs imposed on it by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL) from June 17 onwards. The generation of power will go down and the industry will not be able to dispatch its orders on time.
A chimney near the thickly populated Jassian road polluting the air in Ludhiana. A file photo
Shadow Play
Setting sun seems to be lighting up the skyline of otherwise “powerless” Ludhiana on Saturday evening. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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DMCH union softens stand
Ludhiana, June 16
Day after threatening to go on rampage following registration of a fraud case against union president Charan Dass, the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) Employees’ Union softened its stand and stated that they would not go on strike.
Rs 3.5-crore underpass still closed
Ludhiana, June 16
The pedestrian underpass (PUP) opposite the Mini Secretariat might turn into a white elephant, as even after being completed it remains closed for the residents. The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is waiting for some VVIP to come and inaugurate theRs 3.5 crore project.
Fire breaks out in greenbelt
Ludhiana, June 16
On the one hand, the green cover of the industrial city is depleting while on the other, the Ludhiana municipal corporation employees seem to be least interested in taking care of plants and trees in various parks. Several saplings and other plants were damaged due to a fire that broke out in a greenbelt along the Sidhwan Canal in Model Town Extension area here this afternoon.
Mission admission begins
Ludhiana, June 16
After the declaration of Class XII results, students are now on a next mission to get admission to the college of their choice. Those opting for humanities and pursuing bachelor of arts have a plenty of choices when it comes to choosing a college or a subject.
Girls carry prospectuses of one of the city colleges in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
post mc poll
Political hoardings deface city
Ludhiana, June 16
Even as the district administration has issued orders for the removal of election related or political hoarding from different parts of the city, local politicians have installed these to thank residents for making them victorious in the recently held municipal corporation elections.
A hoarding put up at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Good response to vehicle loan schemes
Ludhiana/ Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 16
Banks have started receiving overwhelming response to projects being launched under various vehicle loan schemes. Apprehension of hike in prices of diesel cars, hike in petrol prices and reasonable interest rates are cited as major factors behind the tendency.
PSEB to conduct re-appears in July
Ludhiana, June 16
The Punjab School Education Board has made the announcement for conducting the re-appear and extra subject examination of medical and commerce streams of Class XII in July, 2012. The exam is for those students who got a compartment in the examination that was held in March, 2012.
A day dedicated to fathers
Ludhiana, June 16
"Being a father is a beautiful feeling. It is a perception that motherhood is special, but I would say being a father is just an amazing feeling," says Sarabjeet Singh, father of two-year-old Bikram. Maninder
Bir, who looks forward to reaching back home after work for his year-and-a-half old daughter Nanaki says "I don't think life changes much after marriage.
A number of gifts are available in the market. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Children make a beeline to gift stores in city
Ludhiana, June 16
Father’s Day seems to be all the more special, looking at the market swamped with Father’s Day gifts this year. Even the advertisements these days seem to have a new-found enthusiasm for the day, as the day is being promoted like never before.
Creative minds
Fine art students from Maharashtra showcase their work during an exhibition at Artmosphere in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Video games a hit with children
Ludhiana, June 16
Children are "celebrating" their summer break sitting in front of computers and playing their favourite video games. All kinds of motion and virtual games have become the hot favourite of children these days.
Hot mix plant owners to go on strike from June 22
Ludhiana, June 16
Hot mix plant owners will be going on a statewide strike from June 22 onwards against the unavailability of raw
material.
No respite from heat wave
Ludhiana, June 16
There will be no respite to residents from the scorching heat. Heat wave will continue to sweep the region. Apart from sweltering heat, power cuts have made the lives of resident miserable.
Tantrik held with 250-gm opium
Jagraon, June 16
The Jagraon Police has arrested a tantrik and recovered 250 gram of opium from his possession. The accused has been identified as Kuldip Singh, alias Guru, of Jiwan Basti in Jagraon, who also owns a shop near the level crossing on the Tehsil road.
Man crushed to death
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 16
A resident of Saharan Majra village was crushed to death when his scooter was hit by a truck at a stone's throw distance from his residence this morning.
Man held with 15-kg poppy husk
Khamano, June 16
The narcotic cell of the Fatehgarh Sahib and Khamano police has recovered 15 kg of poppy husk during a raid at Sidhupur village.
Sher-e-Punjab pugilists clinch gold, silver medals
Jagraon, June 16
Only a week after two trainees of the Sher-e-Punjab Sports Academy,
Chakar, near Jagraon returned after clinching two gold medals at the National-level Sub-Junior Boxing Championship at
Kolkata, another two trainees brought laurels for the academy as well as the village when they won one gold and a silver medal at the Seventh North Indian Senior Boxing Championship for Women concluded in Shimla recently.
Winners of the Sher-e-Punjab Sports Academy, Chakar, being felicitated at the village. A Tribune photograph
Swimming trials on June 20
Ludhiana, June 16
The Ludhiana District Swimming Association (LDSA) will conduct trials on June 20 at the Municipal Corporation Swimming Pool, near Rakh Bagh to select the junior boys and girls for the upcoming Junior Punjab State Swimming Championship. The trials will begin at at 10 am.
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Ludhiana, June 16
