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Soaring mercury, power cuts make life hell
Ludhiana, June 17
With the weather gods remaining harsh and the power utility imposing unscheduled power cuts for anything from four to six hours in residential areas of the mega city, life of the people here has become miserable as no relief either from the scorching heat or by way of improvement in power supply seems to be in sight in the near future.
24-yr-old kills self
Ludhiana, June 17
A 24-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself with a ceiling fan at Khud Mohalla in Division No 3 area here today.
Three killed in road mishaps
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 17
The sarpanch and panch of the Guram village panchayat were killed and a resident of Dhulkot village was hurt when the motorcycles they were riding were hit by a speeding jeep coming from the opposite side on the four-lane
Ludhiana-Malerkotla road near Gopal Pur village near here last night.
A jeep that ran over a motorcycle on wrong side of four-lane Ludhiana-Malerkotla road near a public school at Goplal Pur near Ahmedgarh on Saturday.
Tribune photographs
Youth crushed to death by truck
Ludhiana,
June 17
A 24-year-old man was crushed to death by a speeding truck near
Guru Nanak Engineering (GNE) college here today.
Bunty Bajwa murder case
Family for arrest of all accused; ‘cops working under duress’
Ludhiana, June 17
Exactly a week after the broad daylight killing of Gurvinder Singh, aka Bunty Bajwa, a former sarpanch of Bahadurke village, the victim’s family members have demanded the arrest of rest of the accused involved in the murder case.
Grieving relatives of Gurvinder Singh, aka Bunty Bajwa, during a press conference in Ludhiana on Sunday. photo: Indereet Verma
2 jail inmates get burn injuries
Ludhiana, June 17
Two jail inmates were injured after a cocking gas cylinder caught fire in the kitchen of the central jail here today.
Decision on Mayor after June 20
Ludhiana, June 17
The decision on finalising the name of Ludhiana Mayor would be taken after June 20, the day when the Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal returns from abroad. Ever since the elections held on June 10, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) councillors have been lobbying hard for getting elected as the Mayor.
Trend of off-road rallies on the rise in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, June 17
Sand billowed above as the beast machines rove through the sandy track alongside Sutlej River. The off-road rally through Kadian village had about 35 SUV's trying to outdo one other in the test of driving skills and nerves, negotiating the inclines, river of sand and muddy water.
Muddy caravan: SUVs participate in an off-roading rally , organised by the Tata group, on the outskirts of Ludhiana on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
40 yrs on, land rid of encroachments
Rachhin (Ludhiana), June 17
Farmers and residents of this historic village and surrounding localities heaved a sigh of relief when the district administration succeeded in taking the move launched to get encroached drain restored to drainage department and started construction of the Rachhin-Lohatbaddi drain that remained defunct for over four decades.
BCom Admissions
Day one: 3,000 applications filled
Ludhiana, June 17
Nearly 3,000 applications were received by various colleges here on the very first day of BCom admissions.
Admission Hotline part II
Your choices for BCom colleges
Ludhiana, June 17
After the results of Class XII are out, those who wish to pursue Bachelors of Commerce
(BCom) have plenty of choices when it comes to choice of colleges. The admission to the BCom is done through centralised online counselling system. Admissions to Panjab University affiliated colleges falling in "urban conglomerate" of Ludhiana city will also
follow centralised counseling system.
The entrance to SCD Government College in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
How educated are your councillors
Ludhiana, June 17
As they say that for serving society, one does not need formal education. The recently elected Ludhiana Municipal Corporation house is having seven councillors who are postgraduates, 20 are graduates, two are under graduates, 11 have completed class twelfth, 19 are matriculates, one has completed class eleven, five have completed
class eighth (middle standard), two have completed class fifth (primary),
one has completed class fourth, two have mentioned under-matriculation as their educational qualification, while
three have not mentioned their educational qualification.
Vendors overcharging from commuters at local bus stand
Ludhiana, June 17
Hot waves and scorching heat has been creating a problem for the commuters at Ludhiana Bus Terminal as vendors are charging more than the print rates on water bottles and beverages. Ironically, commuters have no other option than buy water bottles because water coolers installed at bus stand are providing hot water.
A vendor at bus stand in Ludhiana. Tribune photo:
Himanshu Mahajan
Commuters at bus stand suffer
Ludhiana, June 17
Thousands of commuters are facing tough time at Saheed Sukhdev Inter-State bus terminal everyday as the bus stand authorities failed to provide the basic facilities. For the most of the commuters, chilled water is an issue but apart from it other basic facilities are also not there.
'Awareness on postal issues lacking'
Ludhiana, June 17
Lovely Sondhi parcelled an article costing Rs 2,500 to the US last year. The postage cost him more than Rs 6,200 at a post office in the city. But as the article was not delivered to the destination, he is demanding that the postage as well as the cost of the article should be given to him.
Prof SB Khurana Memorial Oration held
Ludhiana, June 17
Prof SB Khurana Memorial Oration was held at Dumra Auditorium of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here today. Dr Ashok Seth, president, Cardiological Society of India, and chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Delhi, delivered the oration on the topic “Coronary Revascularisation: Refining Tools to Recruiting Robots”. The oration was well attended by the managing members, faculty and medical students.
Policemen told about banking frauds
Ludhiana, June 17
The city police today conducted a seminar to sensitise its officials about white-colour crime also known as banking fraud cases.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP- Crime) Harjinder Singh conducted the seminar at police lines. MK Bansal (retired) chief manager of SBI was the keynote speaker. Bansal spoke at length about the banking fraud.
MK Bansal, retired chief manager of SBI, adresses police officers in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Price watch
Skyrocketing prices burn hole in pocket
Ludhiana, June 17
Prices of vegetables and fruits although remain stable as compared to last week, but the price are high if compared to last year. At this time when the summer is at its peak, the prices of vegetables usually fall down. But no such trend has been observed this year.
Good handwriting still an asset
Ludhiana, June 17
It is time for summer vacation and students have started taking classes for improving their handwriting.
Children learn to pen stories
Ludhiana, June 17
A three-day story writing workshop for children is underway at Sukhdev Singh Bhawan at PAU.
ncc camp
Cadets perform dance, song on concluding day
Ludhiana, June 17
A ten-day annual training camp of NCC cadets concluded today at Khalsa College for Women with a cultural programme.
LUDHIANA CALLING
Attractive t-shirt messages
T-shirts with slogans written on them are a rage among youngsters. While some slogans are interesting to read, some are funny and one wonders why anyone bought the t-shirt. I saw a girl who was wearing a t-shirt on which it was written "circus bear".
I wonder what she wants to tell the world. Another boy was wearing a t-shirt on which it was written "Beware". Beware of what? It was all I was thinking after reading that.
Jaspreet steers Navneet Navratnas XI to victory
Ludhiana, June 17
 A
fine all-round display by Jaspreet Arora (77 runs and 6 for 15) steered the
Navneet Navratnas XI to script an emphatic a 107-run victory against the
Vijitash Navratnas XI in the final of the inaugural edition of the Airtel
Navratnas Cricket Cup Tournament held at Ashok Malhotra Palm Gardens, Sahnewal
on the GT Road, near here last evening.
Players of Navneet Navratnas in a jubilant mood after winning the cricket tournament at Sahnewal near Ludhiana. a tribune photograph
Sangrur emerge victorious
Ludhiana, June 17
Host, Sangrur secured 112 points to emerge as overall champion in the 27th
Punjab State Swimming Championship for the sub-junior boys and girls conducted
at the War Heros Swimming Pool, Sangrur, here today.
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