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gastro outbreak
Minister's clean chit to Health Dept
Ludhiana, September 16
"The Health Department is not responsible for the outbreak of gastroenteritis in the city. The contaminated potable water and poor sanitation arrangements lead to such outbreaks of diseases," said Madan Mohan
Mittal, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister, while commenting on the
outbreak of gastroenteritis in the city and dengue cases reported here. |
Madan Mohan Mittal, Health and Family Welfare Minister, in
Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Inter-state gang of looters busted
Khanna, September 16
In a major breakthrough, the Khanna police has claimed to have arrested five members (all relatives) of an inter-state gang of looters, comprising mostly women, and recovered a large quantity of gold ornaments and cash from their possession.
DIG of the Ludhiana range MF Farooqui talks to the media at Khanna on Sunday.
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Abhinav’s family smells foul play
Ludhiana, September 16
The family of Abhinav Sachdeva, who was found dead at a vacant plot near the Feroze Gandhi market yesterday, staged a protest at the civil hospital today and refused to take the body. They claim that Abhinav was murdered but according to the police, it is an accident. The members of his family and relatives have sought a probe in his death.
Tough duty takes toll on policemen’s health
Ludhiana, September 16
Nearly 50 per cent of the police personnel who attended a free medical check-up camp at the Police Lines were suffering from diabetes and hypertension. Skin diseases and symptoms of asthma were also found among a few.
Wedding planners making hay in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, September 16
Wedding exhibitions are beco4ming common in the city and the number of such events is witnessing an increase.
A number of wedding and lifestyle exhibitions have already taken place in the city and many are being
organised.
Fashion enthusiasts attend a wedding
exhibition. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Think of innovative strategies, Governor tells industry
Ludhiana, September 16
It is high time that industry started thinking about innovative strategies to cope with the difficult and changing business environment. Punjab Governor Shivraj V Patil made this statement while motivating entrepreneurs, business leaders, practicing managers and management students to harness their potential during the 34th Annual Day Awards function of the Ludhiana Management Association
(LMA) here today. |
Punjab Governor Shivraj V Patil along with industrialists at an awards function in Ludhiana
on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
diesel hike
Punjab farmers to march to Delhi
Ludhiana, September 16
The Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) will lead a massive march of Punjab farmers to Delhi on September 25 to lodge a protest against the "injustice" being inflicted upon the farmers by the Centre in terms of the hike in diesel prices, denial of relief package for crop losses caused by drought and uprooting of Punjab farmers from other states.
Drowning incidents on rise
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 16
Taking cognizance of the incidents of children drowning in cattle ponds, office-bearers of various social organisations have urged the higher authorities to prevent such incidents. Meanwhile, they have launched a drive to educate people about the consequences of letting their children play near the water bodies.
60 donate blood at camp
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 16
Terming blood donation as the most noble contribution towards humanity, office-bearers of some social and medical organisations urged the youth to donate blood at a blood
donation camp here at Dehlon today.
City's hospitality bowls over Talpade
Ludhiana, September 16
Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Madhurima, who were in the city, were bowled out by the hospitality and warmth that the city offered to them.
Stopping by in the city on a promotional campaign trail for their upcoming movie Kamaal Dhamaal
Malamaal, the actors said the city was impressive. |
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| Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Madhurima interact with mediapersons in Ludhiana
on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Pilot project on cancer detection launched
Ludhiana, September 16
The state health
department has initiated a pilot project on early detection and treatment of cancer in Faridkot and adjoining districts.
This was stated by
principal secretary, health, Vinni Mahajan while addressing a monthly review meeting of the
Civil Surgeons at the Circuit House.
From Schools & Colleges
Students speak on need to conserve ozone layer
Ludhiana, September 16
Students and staff members of Government Secondary School in Sounti village, Amloh, celebrated Ozone Day on the school campus on Saturday. A speech competition was held on the occasion. Students, including Manisha, Neeru, Rahul, Gurwinder Singh and Karanveer Singh, spoke on the importance of the ozone layer and the need to protect it.
reporters’ diary
No lessons learnt from past failures
Ludhiana, September 16
The mega city once again witnessed an outbreak of gastroenteritis in many localities, while the incidence of dengue is also showing no signs of ebbing. To make matters worse, a couple of patients admitted to a local hospital tested positive for swine flu.
51 sacks of poppy husk seized
Ludhiana, September 16
The city police has claimed to have nabbed six drug peddlers and seized 51 sacks of poppy husk, along with 6 kg opium, from their possession.
Giving details about the recovery, Nilambari Vijay Jagdale (ADCP-I) said the accused were arrested from the RK Machine Tool Chowk last night during
a naka.
The accused in police custody. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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3 run over by trains
Ludhiana, September 16
Three persons were run over by trains in three separate incidents here today. Kuldeep Singh, investigating officer of Government Railway Police (GRP), said the deceased could not be identified yet.
Auto-rickshaw driver thrashes home guard
Ludhiana, September 16
An auto-rickshaw driver was booked for beating a Punjab home guard personnel, Gurmeet Singh, on the Pakhowal Road today.
Gurmeet alleged that he stopped the auto-rickshaw driver, following which the driver got into an argument with him and thrashed him.
Kundan Vidya Mandir emerge cricket champs
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Ludhiana, September 16
Students of Kundan Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, gave an all-round performance and emerged champions in the U-14 and U-19 categories during the Punjab Schools Zonal Cricket Tournament
(PAU Zone) organised by the education department here today.
Winners of the Punjab Schools Zonal Cricket Tournament (U-14 and U-19 categories) in a jubilant mood in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Ludhiana trounce Hoshiarpur
Ludhiana, September 16
Hosts Ludhiana had an eventful day as they wrapped up both their matches in the above 15 category during the Punjab Women's Hockey League being organised by the Punjab sports department at the Olympian Prithipal Singh Memorial AstroTurf Stadium at Punjab Agricultural University here today.
Players vie for the ball during the Punjab Women's Hockey League in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
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katoch shield
Ludhiana in a commanding position
Ludhiana, September 16
The match being played between Ludhiana and Mohali in the ongoing Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament for Katoch Shield here at Punjab Agricultural University appeared to be an evenly poised affair.
cricket meet
BVM make it to semis
Ludhiana, September 16
Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Kitchlu Nagar branch, beat Harsh Vidya Mandir, New Subhash Nagar branch, by 28 runs and secured a berth in the semifinals (U-16) in the Punjab Schools Zonal Cricket Tournament (PAU Zone) organised by the education department at MGM Public School, Dugri, here today.
shooting meet
Khamano boy strikes gold
Khamano, September 16
Local lad Kunwar Bir Singh has clinched a gold medal during the 37th Chandigarh State Shooting Championship held at Markfed shooting range, Phase VI, Mohali from August 27 to 29.
Kunwar is a student of AKSIPS-41, Chandigarh.
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