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Crime record cell: Details of criminals a click away
Ludhiana, July 7
The city police has constituted a crime record cell to keep a tab on the criminals.
The cell will monitor the activities of criminals and their modus operandi. By entering details of an individual or a gang in a computer software, the city police will be able to access their past records with the click of a mouse.
Dairies trouble residents
Jagraon, July 7
The residents of different localities in Jagraon have been facing a tough time due to the presence of several dairies in their localities. The people of localities where dairies are located rue that the dairies have been polluting the environment and increasing unhygienic conditions in the area. Thus causing different kind of health hazards.
A dairy at the Peer Lappe Shah residential area in Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
No junk food in schools: CBSE
Ludhiana, July 7
To keep students away from junk food and soft drinks, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has instructed to all its affiliated schools to prohibit the sale of junk food in school canteens. It was however, noted by the Board authorities that the obesity was increasing among school-going children. The CBSE has also instructed the officials to form the Health clubs in schools to make the students.
Bank managers will be held accountable for any kind of security breach, says SSP
Jagraon, July 7
To review the safety and the security of the banks of the area, the local police held a meeting with the managers and senior officials of the branches of various banks located in Jagraon and that of the surrounding areas here today.
‘Punjabi cinema witnessing revival’
Ludhiana, July 7
It was the city's date with Punjabi entertainment stars as star cast of Punjabi movie “Yaraan Naal Baharaan-II” in the city here today. In a press conference at a resort here, an album of a UK-based singer, Jeet Hakam, was also released.
‘No car bazaar from today’
Ludhiana, July 7
The traffic police has asked shopkeepers of the car bazaar at the Gian Singh Rare Wala Market, near Preet Cinema, Model Town, not to put cars on sale and purchase in the bazaar. Acting tough with the shopkeepers, the traffic police has conveyed a “stern” message that if they tried to violate the orders, they have to face the music.
‘Report dengue cases to health department’
Ludhiana, July 7
Keeping in view the dengue cases, which have started pouring in from different areas of the city, the Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, today instructed all members of the Indian Medical Council (IMA), Ludhiana, to report all cases to the health department. He said this while interacting with them at the IMA House during a seminar on dengue, malaria, water and vector-borne diseases organised by the IMA, Ludhiana, and health department.
Alert residents nab snatchers
Ludhiana, July 7
An attempt to snatch a purse from a woman cost dear to two snatchers, who were handed over to the police by residents and passersby.
According to information, two youths on a motorcycle tried to snatch a purse from a woman passing through the Krishna Nagar area this evening.
Snatchers seek apologies from residents after being caught at Krishna Nagar in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
CPI attacks economic policies of Centre
Ludhiana, July 7
Senior leaders of the Communist Party of India (CPI) made scathing attacks on the neo-liberal economic policies of the UPA government at a public rally, which preceded the three-day state conference of the party beginning here today.
CPI national general secretary Sudhakar Reddy addresses a rally in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
MC’s new House not before Sept 7
Ludhiana, July 7
Newly elected councillors might have to wait till September 7 for administering oath regarding performing their duties. This is so because the term of the present MC House is till September 7.
Rwa, Residents at loggerheads
Ludhiana, July 7
Residents of Sant Nagar have been at loggerheads with Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) for not opening a gate installed recently. A group of residents alleged that the gate installed opposite the main gate of SCD Government College has been closed permanently by members of the RWA.
The closed gate near the Government College for Boys in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Patient needs financial help
Ludhiana, July 7
Sosan Daniel, a 60-year-old resident of Ludhiana, has been hospitalised since June 2 with the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2, diabetic nephropathy, CKD-stage V, systemic hypertension and obstructive sleep apnoea. She requires respiratory support for her OSA and
has been advised dialysis, which has been deferred due to the financial constraints.
Tajpur road to be industrial area soon, says minister
Ludhiana, July 7
A notification for declaring the Tajpur road, Ludhiana, as the industrial area will be released soon, as it has been passed by the cabinet, this was stated by the Cabinet Minister, Industry and Commerce Technical Education and Industrial Training, Anil Joshi.
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It was a pleasant morning for city residents as first showers of monsoon lashed Ludhiana and surrounding areas this morning, bringing smiles on the faces of residents, who were reeling under the sultry weather conditions.
