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City resident killed in Bangkok road mishap
Ludhiana, July 4
The summer vacation to Bangkok turned tragic for a city-based couple as the husband died and his wife is still struggling for life at a hospital there.
The deceased, 38-year-old Amit Jain, a resident of Sham Singh road near Mall Road was among the 10 persons who were killed in the tragic accident, while his wife 34-year-old Ashima Jain was among 17 persons who were left seriously injured.
A file photo of Amit Jain and Ashima Jain.
Traffic violators to pay more
Ludhiana, July 4
City resident will have to shell out more for violating traffic rules as the state government. A fresh notification in this regard has been issued and new rates have been fixed for the on-the-spot challan of vehicles. Police official of the rank of assistant sub-inspector (ASI) and above are authorised to challan the vehicle.
Army disqualifies aspirants with tattoos on body
Ludhiana, July 4
A number of youngsters with tattoos on their body were disqualified during the Army recruitment rally at Guru Nanak Stadium as the Army Recruitment Rule disqualifies them on medical ground.
More than 2,000 aspirants out of around 8,000 who turned up at the recruitment rally for past three days were disqualified because they had tattoos on various parts of their body.
Candidates participate in 1,600m race during the Army recruitment drive in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet verma
Youngsters know little about Baba Maharaj Singh
Rabbon Uchhi (Ludhiana), July 4
A quiet village on Payal-Malaud Road, Rabbon Ucchi is now on the historical map of Punjab. It's the village of Baba Maharaj Singh, who had taken on the British might even before the First War of Independence. July 4 is observed as the Martyrdom Day of Baba Maharaj Singh.
Children buy articles outside the venue for the state-level function of Shaheed Baba Maharaj Singh at Rabbon Uchhi village on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Rs 45,928 cr CMP for city submitted
Ludhiana, July 4
RITES, a Government of India enterprise, has recently submitted a Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP)for Ludhiana of around Rs 45,928 crore in the next 20 years (till 2031).
direct paddy transplantation
Dept wakes up from slumber
Ludhiana, July 4
It is not a hidden fact that most of the farmers in the state have decided as what methods to be adopted for paddy sowing in their respective fields. According to the law, the season of the paddy transplant kicks off from June 10. It is after about one month that the Punjab agricultural department suddenly woke up from its slumber to make the farmers of the state aware to bring more area under the direct paddy transplantation.
Women sow paddy in a farm at a village near Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Farmers keen on direct-sowing technique
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 4
Failing to receive adequate power supply for preparation of fields for transplantation of paddy, farmers of the area have shown inclination towards direct sowing of the crop under supervision of experts of the state agricultural department.
Cancer cases on rise among youngsters
Ludhiana, July 4
There is an alarming rise in cancer cases among young generation in India. Dr JS
Sekhon, head division of medical oncology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, said, “In today’s fast growing environment, there is a major shift in people’s lifestyle, add to it the competitive nature, which results in stress. Overall the lifestyle of individuals has changed to such an extent that they depend more on unnatural habits of relieving stress.”
Generator non-functional since month at post office
Ludhiana, July 4
Power cuts are not only creating havocs in the lives of people in general but they are also hampering work at the sub-post office in Model Town. The only generator at the post office lies defunct for about a month now, which is leading to inconvenience for residents, staff and postmen.
Another jail inmate dies
Ludhiana, July 4
A 35-year-old inmate died under mysterious circumstances here today. He has been identified as Guramardeep Singh (35), a resident of Ram Das Nagar in Sarabha Nagar.
Headmasters unhappy with govt
Ludhiana, July 4
Headmasters working in government schools of the state are unhappy with the government, as there is no response to their long pending demand.
Vacations extended till July 8
Ludhiana, July 4
The government has extended summer vacations for secondary schools till July 8. The vacations for primary schools were extended a few days ago. The teachers have been asked to continue coming to schools.
Rickshaws rescue Doraha residents from sewer water
 Doraha, July 4
If the Municipal Council is showing no concern, don’t bother. There is the good old cycle rickshaw to take you to the other side of the street flooded with sewer water. It is profitable to both the rickshaw puller as well as the residents of the area.
A rickshaw-puller takes residents through a street flooded with sewar water. Photo by writer
New Director at RIMT
Mandi Gobindgarh, July 4
Dr (Major) MS Pabla joined the RIMT Insitute of Management and Computer Technology as the Director-cum-Professor on Monday.
Drive launched against illegal sand mining
Phillaur, July 4
Phillaur administration has launched a massive operation against the sand mafia engaged in illegal mining from the Sutlej river beds in the Phillaur sub-division.
Educational trip to NASA
Ludhiana, July 4
The Ryan Group of Institutions organised an educational trip for its students to NASA. The students of Ryan International School, Ludhiana, not only had an authentic learning experience but also enjoyed the trip.
'Relieved' coordinators called again
Ludhiana, July 4
Edusat and ICT coordinators were called back to work within a few months after they were "relieved" from the non-teaching work. They were relieved from the non-teaching work after the new Education Minister took over. Keeping in view their experience in implementing projects, they have been called to join again.
lord mahavir civil hospital
Less de-freezers at mortuary
Ludhiana, July 4
Although more than 10 dead bodies are being received by the Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital daily for post-mortem, the number of de-freezers in the mortuary is far less.
Senior Medical Officer, Dr Karamveer Goel, said, “There are only six de-freezers, which are in working order in the mortuary, while two are still lying defunct.
A view of the mortuary at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Career counselling need of the hour
Ludhiana, July 4
Although a lot is being done for education from providing grants, upgrading infrastructure, updating syllabi and research, but not much is being done by the government for career counselling.
Councillor under scanner
Ludhiana, July 4
An independent councillor might get into a soup for allegedly encroaching upon 350 sq yards of government land.
An NGO has charged an independent councillor, Veeran Bedi, of encroaching upon around 350 sq yards of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) land in Sunet village.
MC officials argue with Harpreet Singh Bedi (in orange turban) in Sunet village in Ludhiana.
A file photo
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SC student gets good Samaritan's help
Ludhiana, July 4
The 25-year-old mechanical engineering student of Schedule Caste (SC) category, who was denied provisional degree certificate and detailed mark sheet by the college authorities, can now heave a sigh of relief as a good Samaritan has come forward and offered him a financial help.
Two more suspected dengue cases reported
Ludhiana, July 4
Two more suspected cases of dengue were reported today. Both of the suspected patients have been admitted to DMC&H. The patients are from Kapurthala and Daad village in the district, respectively.
City lad among top 10 in TV reality show
Ludhiana, July 4
A 17-year-old city lad, Davinderpal Singh, has been selected among the top 10 in a reality show running on a national TV channel, Sony.
Davinderpal Singh is studying in class XII at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana.
Residents wary of rainy season
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 4
While the region waits for monsoon eagerly, residents of the local town are a little wary scared lot as the rains might upset their daily life. As the town lacks an efficient sewage disposal system, sewers and drains start overflowing during monsoon. Residents fear they will be forced to walk through stinking water once rains set in.
Knitwear Club protests against orders
Ludhiana, July 4
The Knitwear Club has shot a letter to Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal regarding the recent announcement made by the excise and taxation department.
Police chalks out plan to ease traffic problem
 Jagraon, July 4
Taking serious note of the increasing traffic jams in the city, the police has chalked out a new strategy to ease out the traffic chaos of the city. The police has now decided to take a strict action against people, who park their vehicles on roadsides and other violators.
Police personnel at a meeting with municipal councillors in Jagraon on Wednesday.
Photo by writer
Thieves decamp with 27-tola gold
Ludhiana, July 4
Thieves struck at a house of Manzoor Maseh in Jagjit Nagar near Sarabha Nagar and decamped with 27 tolas of gold, Rs 70,000 cash and other expensive items. Giving details about the theft, Newton Maseh, son of Manzoor Maseh, said he lived in a separate house, located close to the residence of his father. He said the tenant saw the door of the house broken on arriving. The house was ransacked and valuables were missing.
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Ludhiana, June 4
