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MC marks probe, blames A2Z
Ludhiana, July 24
After a child died after falling into a ditch at Bhai Randhir Singh
Nagar, the municipal corporation (MC) has marked an inquiry to look into the matter.
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With the onset of rain, a peacock spreads its wings and dances in full bloom in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Ditch neither filled, nor cordoned off
Ludhiana, July 24
More than 24 hours since 10-year-old Neha lost her life, the ditch is still not filled or cordoned off by the A2Z Waste Management Ludhiana Limited. This is despite the fact that several senior municipal corporation officials visited the spot today.
JCB operator detained, let off
Ludhiana, July 24
A JCB operator has been detained by the police after the 10-year-old girl drowned yesterday. Nearly 100 residents of shanties close to the Orient Cinema gathered outside the Sarabha Nagar police station this morning and protested against police inaction.
Technical snag forces 18-hour power cut
Jagraon, July 24
It was a tough time for hundreds of residents of various localities on the College Road, Railway Road and Sherpur Road as power supply remained disrupted for around 18 hours due to a technical snag.
Power situation worsens
Ludhiana, July 24
The delayed monsoon and deficit rainfall in the region so far has led to the widening of the gap between demand for and availability of electricity with each
passing day.
Life thrown out of gear
Khanna/Khamano, July 24
Despite tall claims of regular power supply, long and regular power cuts have thrown life out of gear. The people, especially children, are facing the ire of the scorching heat and
power cuts.
PSEB schools in a fix
Ludhiana, July 24
Schools recognised and affiliated with the Punjab School Education board have alleged that the PSEB had failed to clear the conditions of Right to Education Act to school authorities.
9 injured in road mishap
Jagraon, July 24
As many as nine persons, including two women, were injured when a speeding Mahindra Pickup Jeep they were travelling in rammed into a stationary tractor-trailer parked on the road side. The accident took place near Ramghar Bhullar village situated on the Jagraon-Sidhwan Bet Road this afternoon.
14 rapid action teams set up for flash floods during monsoon
Ludhiana, July 24
To deal with flash floods in the district, 14 rapid action teams have been constituted by the district administration, which will be headed by Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and Deputy Commissioners of Police (DSPs) of the respective areas.
book scam
Another PSEB official suspended
Ludhiana July 24
Another official of the PSEB's Regional Book Depot was suspended following his involvement in the book scam. The board authorities placed senior assistant Ravinder Kumar Ravi under suspension for misappropriating funds. Earlier, the board had suspended depot manager Anil Sharma. Baljinder Singh, depot manager, Ludhiana, said the chairman of the Punjab School Education Board had issued suspension orders.
Conscious of their looks, women hire beauticians to attend outstation functions
Ludhiana, July 24
To look the best at weddings and family functions held outside the city, women here are taking no chance. They are hiring beauticians who accompany them to the respective functions. And for this, they pay them and their helpers handsome amounts.
New Ludhiana MC Commissioner takes over
 Ludhiana, July 24
Newly appointed Commissioner of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, Rakesh Kumar Verma, has said that the overall development of the city will be his main priority. “Besides I will work for strengthening the public transport system as well as improving the traffic problem in the city,” Verma said while speaking to The Tribune today.
Staff welcome new MC Commissioner Rakesh Kumar Verma (extreme right) on joining
office in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: himanshu Mahajan
i-day function
DC holds meeting
Ludhiana, July 24
The Independence Day celebrations will be held at SCD Government College here on August 15.
Green mission in city withers
Despite our efforts to keep our planet green, these trees in various parts of the city are struggling for their survival, even the civic authorities seem least concerned about their upkeep
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| Drying plants at Partap
Chowk; (right) Dead plants on Gill Road. |
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| A dying palm tree at Bhai Wala
chowk; (right) Untended plants on road berms near Zone C. |
4 more cases of dengue reported
Ludhiana, July 24
Dengue has once again started spreading its tentacles, as four cases of dengue were confirmed at the Civil Hospital here today.
Founder's day
Ludhiana, July 24
Ann Jal Sewa Trust celebrated its first Founder's Day at the Civil Hospital here today. Former health minister Satpal Gossain and Simarjit Singh
Bains, MLA, were the guests of honour. The trust members welcomed the dignitaries and urged them to provide more facilities to patients.
Students of Everest Public school celebrate Teej in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
A Tribune photograph
pau notes
Met predicts rainfall
Ludhiana: The department of agricultural meteorology, PAU, has predicted heavy rainfall after July 27. Last year, the city had received 66 mm of rainfall in June while this year it received 3.5 mm. Dr KK Gill of the department said humidity was not good for animals. The maximum temperature today was 34 degrees Celsius. As compared to last year the maximum temperature has witnessed a fall while the minimum temperature has seen a rise.
college notes
Book release
Ludhiana: The Alumni Association of Ramgarhia Girls College in association with the department of English and computer science and applications released a book "Reflections" penned down by a former student, Nitika Joshi. The book is an autobiographical novel. It goes down memory lane to capture the incidents that play a vital role in the growth of a person, intellectually, socially and emotionally.
school notes
Teej celebrated
Ludhiana: Teej was celebrated at Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti
Nagar, Ludhiana. A mehandi competition was also held. Students came dressed in traditional attire. They presented a colourful
programme. They relished kheer and malpuas. Shashi Sharma, in-charge, cultural
programmes, motivated the students to participate in such activities.
2 drug peddlers arrested
Jagraon, July 24
The Jagraon police has arrested two drug peddlers and seized 27 gram of heroin from their possession during separate operations. While one of the drug peddler was arrested by the Sudhar police, another drug peddler was nabbed by the Jagraon police.
Police officials with the heroin seized at Jagraon on Tuesday. photo by writer
Man who shot himself dead
Ludhiana, July 24
A 61-year-old retired Punjab State Power Corporation Limited official succumbed to his bullet injuries two days after he shot himself in the head while sitting in a car at Phagli village, near Hambra.
Man dies after consuming poisonous substance
Khamano July 24
A resident of Bhutta village committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance, but in his statement he allegedly held his son and daughter responsible for his death.
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