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Fire dept ill-equipped to tackle major mishaps
Ludhiana, June 24
With poor infrastructure and only 65 employees in the fire brigade, the city’s fire brigade is ill equipped to tackle any major fire incident in the city.
The old and “expired” fire engines of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Crusher ban pushes flyover deadline
 Ludhiana, June 24
The ban on crushers in the state is taking a toll on ongoing development projects. Due to non-availability of construction material the Gill Road flyover along the Sidhwan Canal expressway is yet to be completed. Public works department
(PWD) minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon had announced in March that the flyover would be opened to traffic by May 30.
Workers giving ‘final touches’ to the flyover on Gill Road along the Sidhwan expressway in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu mahajan
Heat wave takes toll, milk yield down to 40 pc
Ludhiana, June 24
Due to the persistent hot, sultry and humid weather, milk production at dairy farms has come down to about 40 per cent. Worried, dairy farmers maintained that despite giving the best diet and a cool environment, the milk production of cows and buffaloes had drastically decreased in the last about two months. The dairy farmers have asked companies to increase the rates of milk from July 1 to save them from losses.
CBSE guidelines for schools on buses
Ludhiana, June 24
Overcrowded school buses, novice drivers and "irresponsible" attitude of school authorities and bus operators are a major threat to students who commute in school buses everyday. For the safety of students, the Central Board Secondary Education
(CBSE) has issued new guidelines for schools, drivers and bus operators following the orders of the Supreme Court.
Residents get no respite from sizzling summer
 Ludhiana, June 24
There is no respite for residents from sweltering heat, as the monsoon is delayed and pre-monsoon winds have not yet started blowing. The mercury level is rising day by day making lives of the residents miserable, as there are extended power cuts. The meteorology department has predicted that there would be delayed monsoon.
Girls brave the heat on a humid afternoon in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
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Safety norms thrown to the winds in markets
Ludhiana, June 24
It seems the city has failed to learn any lessons from the fire incidents it witnessed few years ago at Gur Mandi and Khud Mohalla killing scores of people and is waiting for another tragedy to happen.
The web of intertwining electric wires hung haphazardly around buildings in the city is an open invitation to a tragedy at Sarafa Bazar in
Ludhiana. Tribune photos: inderjeet verma
Bus stand buys two coolers for night shelter
Ludhiana, June 24
Finally, the authorities of the Saheed Sukhdev Inter -State Bus Stand swung into action and provided coolers for commuters who stay in "night shelter" at the bus stand.One new water cooler is also installed on the bus stand premises. Earlier, The Tribune highlighted the miserable condition of the night shelter on June 18.
New coolers that were bought for the night shelter lying in the background at the bus stand in
Ludhiana. Photo: inderjeet verma
Village residents resolve to rationalise social functions
Andloo (Raekot), June 24
Setting an example for other localities, office-bearers and activists of all social, religious, political and constitutional organisations in the village, with intent to fight uncontrolled price rise, have resolved to rationalise social and religious functions.
coaches held on rape charge
‘Don’t spare them if guilty’
Ludhiana, June 24
As two coaches have been booked on the charges of raping their pupils in the past 10 days, the shocked sports fraternity is demanding that "if found guilty" then strict action should be taken against the trainers for bringing a bad name to the sacred profession of sports.
Outages throw life out of gear
Doraha, June 24
Residents of the town have been reeling under scheduled and unscheduled power cuts.
Apart from unscheduled power cuts, a seven-hour cut is imposed everyday.
Drums, guitars rock city
Ludhiana, June 24
The new generation is embracing the winds of change. They are done with soft mellow melodious music and grabbing the sticks, whipping up passion, electrifying the ambiance, exploding with bass, creating music from the rugged rebellion, adventure and fury. The sham jewellery, shrieking noise, long hair, tattoos, bandannas, abandon - the rock has arrived in the city and the music of the fast and furious, and rumble of the drums and electric guitars can be heard in colleges, schools and homes.
Exhibiting art in style
Ludhiana, June 24
A sea of newspapers with fish made of newspapers in the middle welcome you to this art exhibition by artists and students from Maharashtra.
CA students' convention
Ludhiana, June 24
Ludhiana branch of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India representing more than 1,400 members and 4,000 students hosted the first day of national CA students' convention in
Ludhiana. The theme of the convention was "Evolution Through Innovation Be The Change You Wish To See In The World".
Students attend a national CA students’ convention in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Don’t air grievances in media: Shanta Kumar
Ludhiana, June 24
The BJP has "requested" both BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu and Akali Cabinet Minister Bikram Singh Majithia to refrain from using the Press as a platform to air their grievances. Talking to The Tribune, BJP state in charge and national vice-president Shanta Kumar said this on his visit to the city today.
45-year-old undertrial dies under mysterious circumstances
Ludhiana, June 24
A 45- year- old undertrial, who was sent to central jail three days ago after being booked in a NDPS case, died under mysterious circumstances here today.
No stopping illegal encroachments
Jagraon, June 24
Illegal encroachments dot the Old Grain Market in Jagraon. Shopkeepers have encroached upon the civic body land. The state of affairs is such that a large number of shopkeepers have extended corridors of their shops up to 10m.
Shopkeepers have encroached on civic body land at the Old Grain Market in Jagraon. Photo by writer
OPDs to remain closed today
Mandi Ahmedgarh, june 24
Overcautious patients kept physicians and practitioners busy on Sunday due to the nationwide call given by the Indian Medical Association and associated organisations to keep OPDs closed on Monday to lodge protest against the proposed introduction of National Council for Human Resources in Health Bill NCHRH, 2011, through the implementation of the Clinical Establishment (Registration and regulation) Act.
An eager wait for college results
Doraha, June 24
While schoolchildren are enjoying their summer vacation, those studying in colleges are waiting for their results. Satish,a Class VII student, heaving a sigh of relief shared, "Life seems to be worth living only during holidays. Although, the weather is unfavourable and we can move out only in the mornings and evenings, still we are relaxed. We don't have to get up early in the morning. Since my first terminals are already over, my mother has no reason to pressurise me for studies."
Government to do away with multi-level TDS, software industry hails decision
Ludhiana, June 24
The government’s decision to do away with the complex multi-level system of tax deduction at source
(TDS) from July 1 has been hailed by the software industry.
Reporters' diary
Making the most of every opportunity
The ongoing protest against the traffic police by a group of local Congress leaders and councillors has left a bad taste while also exposing vested interests of politicians. It was a simple act of blocking a few cuts on a road divider on the Hambran Road by a joint team of traffic police and the municipal corporation with the sole objective of removing bottlenecks and improving flow of vehicular traffic on some of the most congested roads in the city. For politicians, the matter came as a god-sent opportunity to win popular support. In taking the matter to streets, the leaders chose to forget that some price (in the form of a little inconvenience) has to be paid for overall betterment of the city.
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Rotarians felicitated
The annual award function of Rotary District 3070 was held here on Sunday. Shanta Kumar, former Chief Minister of Himachal
Pradesh, was the chief guest. He applauded the achievements of the rotary district. He added that India had been made polio free and the credit went to the Rotary Club. Meanwhile, more than 400 Rotarians from Rotary District 3090 comprising parts of Punjab, Haryana and
Rajasthan, including 160 Paul Harris Fellows were felicitated during an annual award function
"Nazrana" on Sunday.
Man booked for shooting at grandson
Dehlon, june 24
The Dehlon police has booked a former health department official of Pohir under Section 307 of IPC and 27/54/59 of Arms Act for allegedly shooting at his grandson with an intention to kill him last night.
A doctor examines Prabhjot Singh, the victim, at a hospital.
A Tribune photograph
Man dies of heatstroke
Phillaur, June 24
A man identified as Dharam Pal of Miowal village died of heatstroke while working in the fields yesterday. The police has sent the body to the Civil Hospital,
Phagwara, for an autopsy.
cricket tourney
Mahajan Juniors, FC Chopra XI set up title clash
Ludhiana, June 24
Mahajan Juniors XI and Prof FC Chopra XI wrapped up their semifinal encounters to set up the title clash in the 17th Chaman Lal Malhotra Cup Cricket Tournament (u-14) being organised at the Arya College ground here today.
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