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Power situation to improve in a fortnight
Ludhiana, August 20
The chairman and managing director of Punjab Power Supply Corporation Limited, KD
Choudhry, today claimed that the power scenario would improve significantly within the next fortnight.
Faith calls
Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Eid at Jama Masjid in Field Gunj of Ludhiana on Monday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu mahajan |
Car robbed at gunpoint
Ludhiana, August 20
A day after a couple was robbed of their car and gold ornaments at gunpoint on the busy Ferozepur road, the police today released sketches of robbers and launched a massive manhunt operation to nab the accused.
Stuck in jam, ambulance technician saves life
Ludhiana, August 20
Where there is a will, there’s a way. The staff of Ambulance 108, in an exemplary display of presence of mind coupled with a strong sense of duty, managed to revive a man whose blood pressure was falling rapidly and pulse getting fainter.
Five snatchers, goldsmith arrested
Ludhiana, August 20
Pushed to a corner following the increase in snatching incidents in the city, the police reportedly busted two gangs of snatchers who were operating in various parts of the city.
The gangs of snatchers that were busted by the police in Ludhiana on Monday. photos: inderjeet verma |
Man drowns in knee-deep water
Ludhiana, August 20
An unidentified man drowned after falling in a waterlogged area in Daba this evening. The police suspects the victim to be a migrant.
Jarry ride on village link roads
Ludhiana, August 20
The widening of highways and Metro project may bring cheer to lakhs of commuters, but at the same time the poor conditions of link roads is a matter of concern. Residents of villages vented their ire against politicians, who after coming to power, do not fulfil their pre-election promises.
Exploring students' talent
 Ludhiana, August 20
As fashion events are being organised in the city more frequently, these are serving well for students learning the intricacies of fashion industry.
INIFD students during Punjab International Fashion Week in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Begging menace mars religious festivities
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 20
To exploit the fact that devotees tend to donate liberally during religious functions, hundreds of drifters visit religious places to seek alms in the name of God.
Leaders reaffirm message of brotherhood on Eid
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 20
After 30 days of rozas (fasting), it was time for the devout of the region to feast on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr today.
Devotees gather to offer prayers at Jama Masjid in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Monday. A
Tribune photograph
Recording of underlying cause must, says expert
Ludhiana, August 20
To sensitise interns and resident students about the importance of medical certification of the cause of death, a guest lecture was held at the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
Residents victim of govt’s apathy
 Doraha, August 20
Ailing residents have to think twice before visiting the local civil dispensary for the fear of catching further ailments.
A view of the civil dispensary and the adjoining pond in Doraha. A tribune photograph
Stagnant water at rear of canteen worries PAU students
Ludhiana, August 20
Various departments of Punjab Agricultural University keep releasing advisories from time to time to check water-borne outbreaks.
Showcasing devotees’ faith through documentary
Ludhiana, August 20
It seems interesting when one comes across a doctor who documents "the faith" of devotees in Almighty.
Sassy lasses
Models sashay down the ramp during Punjab International Fashion Week in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph |
Miscreants uproot 27,000 saplings in Jagraon
Jagraon, August 20
Thousands of saplings planted by the forest department, Punjab, a few months ago have been destroyed by some unidentified miscreants. The department has decided to move the court in this regard.
college notes
Freshers’ party
Ludhiana: A freshers' party, Aagman -2012, was held at GGN Institute of Management and Technology to welcome newcomers. Students played various games and danced to the tune of rocking numbers. They enjoyed balloon balancing.
Youth fast taking to drugs
Ludhiana, August 20
If those managing the drug de-addiction centres are to be believed then youth within the age group of 16 and 40 years are falling prey to drugs. In a majority of cases, the drug-addicts belong to the middle class.
Making the most of monsoon
Girls have a good time as it rains in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu mahajan |
New modus operandi keeping police on toes
Jagraon, August 20
With the local police working tirelessly to keep a tab on drug smuggling activities in the area, there has been a decline in the drug peddling activities. But some 'innovative' drug peddlers are still posing a challenge to the police with their new ideas to supply drugs to their customers.
Appoint cooks according to strength of students: Workers
Ludhiana, August 20
Taking a cue from the rationalisation policy of the state government that has fixed the student-teacher ratio in government schools; the midday meal workers in the district are also demanding appointment of cooks according to the strength of students in the schools.
Gatka makes one mentally agile: Expert
Ludhiana, August 20
Gatka is gaining popularity amongst the youth and those who are practising the martial art believe that it was high time the heritage art was looked at as a professional sport.
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with fervour
Ludhiana, August 20
The sacred festival of Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated in the city today. Thousands of Muslims visited mosques and performed “namaz”.
Zeenat Aman steals the hearts of residents
 Ludhiana, August 20
Veteran actor and style-diva of her heyday Zeenat Aman was in the city on the concluding day of the Blender's Pride Punjab International Fashion Week. Visiting the city for the second time, she said that it was great to see fashion growing in a big way.
Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman (right) along with designer Archna Kochhar at an international fashion week in
Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Cuisines from West Asia, Europe to tickle taste buds of Ludhianvis
Ludhiana, August 20
It was time to relish myriad delicacies from various regions of the West Asia, South Asia and European countries, as the Ivanna Institute of Hotel Management organised the International Food Festival today.
Body found
Samrala, August 20
Body of a 22-year-old youth who went missing a week ago from Lall Kalan village was recovered from Sirhind Canal here today. The youth, identified as Gurjit Singh, had left his place on a motorcycle with a friend from the same village on the evening of August 14, his father Mewa Singh reported to the police.
Man found hanging from tree
Ludhiana, August 20
Panic spread in Baddowal after residents spotted a body of a man hanging from a tree.
700 sports centres to come up in state
 Ludhiana,
August 20
On the one hand, the Punjab government is struggling to provide quality
education to students while on the other it has decided to open sports centres
in government schools.
Students play volleyball at a school in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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