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Roof of veranda collapses at Civil Surgeon's office
Ludhiana, July 23
A major tragedy was averted today when the roof over a veranda in the Civil Surgeon's office collapsed due to rain. When the incident took place, no person was standing under it. Only a few almirahs containing official records and some two-wheelers were parked under the veranda at the time of the collapse.
The roof of the veranda at the Civil Surgeon’s office that collaped in Ludhiana on Monday. No one was injured in the incident. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
Driver electrocuted; Rs 30 lakh sought from industrialist
Ludhiana, July 23
The death of a 30-year-old driver who was electrocuted while chopping the branch of a tree when he came in contact with overhead power cables at the house of an industrialist in Barewal, turned out to be a "money-minting" exercise for some self-proclaimed leaders, who allegedly demanded Rs 30 lakh from the industrialist for not lodging a police complaint against him.
Six persons from Amritsar in police net for kidnap bid
Ludhiana, July 23
The police has foiled a kidnap bid of a 22-year-old taxi driver with the arrest of six persons belonging to
Amritsar.
The youth, identified as Sidharth, was operating a private taxi and was allegedly kidnapped by six men last evening.
200 acres to be acquired to upgrade airport
Ludhiana, July 23
Sahnewal Airport, which has virtually failed to provide much comfort to city residents, is going to get a new lease of life as the state government has asked the local authorities, including the district administration, to acquire 200 acres of the adjoining land to upgrade the airport.
Bid to check spread of dengue
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 23
Reacting to reports regarding suspected cases of diseases during rainy season in areas adjoining the town, the civic body has launched a massive fogging operation in sensitive areas of the town and surrounding localities.
The authorities claimed to have started intensive campaign to quell dengue and malaria.
Fogging being carried out at Mandi Ahmedgarh. Photo by writer
Transfer
of teachers to border areas
Decision does not go down well with teaching fraternity
Ludhiana/Doraha,July 23
The decision of the Punjab government to transfer all such teachers to border areas who have showed zero-40 pass percentage in the recently held examination, has not gone down well with the academicians, educationists, teaching community and the general public.
Synthetic milk hazardous to health: PAU experts
Ludhiana July 23
"Milk is digestive, complete and balanced food for all age groups. Besides, providing immunity to the body, it is a rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals. We should be aware of the importance of clean milk production and consumption.
Monsoon showers bring joy, also distress
Ludhiana, July 23
Showers cheered residents of the city today. The city received 32 mm of rainfall. The sky turned dark at around 9 am and rainfall continued for almost three hours.
Girls enjoying monsoon showers in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan;
(Right) Youths heave a sigh of relief at Ghumar Mandi Chowk in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Rain exposes claims of MC
Jagraon, July 23
As rain lashed the town, the local residents heaved a sigh of relief. The brief spell of rain provided the much-needed respite to the residents from the scorching heat, though this respite was short-lived as clouds vanished within half an hour and the climate became more unbearable due to a rise in the humidity level.
 (Clockwise)A choked drain that led to waterlogging at
Jagraon. Photo: Jaswant Shetra
A road flooded with water at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mhajan
An inundated road near Jhansi Rani Chowk at Jagraon. Photo: Jaswant Shetra |
Humid weather affects health of animals: Experts
Ludhiana, July 23
"Hot and humid weather affect the health of animals," said Dr AL Saini, head of the department livestock production and management, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University. He said the suitable temperature for the livestock was 18-27 degrees Celsius.
MC postpones auction
Ludhiana, July 23
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation today failed to auction nine shops located under the pedestrian underpass (PUP) opposite the Mini Secretariat, here. The civic body had organised the auction of the shops, but since only one person turned up to participate in the auction, the MC officials had no other option but to postpone the auction.
Shops under the pedestrian underpass opposite the Mini Secretariat that were to be auctioned in Ludhiana on Monday.
A tribune photograph
Now, open school centres to start in govt schools
Ludhiana July 23
After several complaints of overcharging and harassing students by open school centres running in private schools, the education department has decided to establish open school centres in government schools. However, the department has still not closed those centres running in private schools.
Five injured as Tempo Traveller collides with car near Jagraon
Jagraon, July 23
As many as five persons were injured when two vehicles they were travelling in met with an accident this morning near Jagraon. The accident took place near Alighar village on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur highway when a Tempo Traveller collided head on with a Maruti Zen car coming from the opposite direction.
CII announces mega event
Ludhiana, July 23
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has announced a mega event to revive investments in the eight states of northern India. The CII Northern Region revealed that the first ever ‘Invest North’ conclave was being organised with the partnership of respective state governments in the national capital region (NCR) on November 3 and 4.
Industry wants rehabilitation of units located in mixed and residential zones
Ludhiana, July 23
Units located in mixed and residential zones are in a fix since according to the master plan of Ludhiana, the industry located in mixed and residential areas should shift to industrial areas by 2017.
400 vegetable, fruit vendors take to road
Khanna July 23
About 400 vegetable and fruit vendors of
Khanna staged a dharna on the GT Road today. They alleged that the administration had removed their rehris forcibly and it had become difficult for them.
Vegetable vendors stage a protest at Khanna. A Tribune photograph
College teachers' stir continues
Ludhiana, July 23
Members of the local unit of Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) at Kamla Lohtia S College continued their stay-in-strike without disturbing the functioning of the college. The teachers reported for duty in time, took stock of their assigned work and in-order to reiterate their democratic and lawful demands, participated observed the strike while taking care of admission process.
School notes
PAU notes
Ludhiana scan
Goldsmith who stole gold worth Rs 8 lakh nabbed
Ludhiana, July 23
A goldsmith who fled with raw gold worth over Rs 8 lakh belonging to a jeweller in the Fountain Chowk area on June 26 was nabbed by the city police here last night.
The accused identified as Manoranjan Ghai was nabbed by the Division No 8 police following a tip off.
Youth accused of killing former mother-in-law arrested along with driver
Jagraon, July 23
The Jagraon police has finally arrested the youth accused of killing his former mother-in-law. The police said, accused youth Gurpreet Singh was arrested near Nanaksar T-point along with Kashmir Singh, the driver of a Toyota Innova car, which was used by the assailants during the crime. The police has also impounded the vehicle used in the crime.
Car stolen
Ludhiana, July 23
Visiting a gurdwara on a car proved costly for a resident of BRS Nagar. According to Pritpal Singh (51), he along with his family visited the gurdwara in Model Town Extension, here, today.
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