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HC tells Centre to take action
Ludhiana, November 2
Taking up a petition alleging “illegal” sanction of money in favour of contractors employed for carrying out work under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Rural Mission (JNNURM) in Ludhiana, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday directed the Union Government to take action in the matter within two months.
Ludhianvis lap up jumbo jalebis, Lahore’s kebabs
Ludhiana, November 2
The CII fair is tickling the taste buds of Ludhianvis. With city people known for splurging on good food, the fair promises to provide plethora of choices not only from the neighbouring states but also from across the border.
A worker prepares jalebis at the CII fair in Ludhiana.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
4 killed, 2 injured in road accidents
Jagraon, November 2
Four persons died while two others sustained serious injuries in two road accidents in the past
24 hours.
The first accident took place on the Ludhiana-Moga highway near Spring Dew Public School,
Jagraon, last night whn a van rammed into a truck.
for husbands’
sake: Women celebrate Karva Chauth at Geetanjali Ladies Club in Ludhiana on Friday. tribune photo: himanshu mahajan |
Divali gift to residents
Ludhiana, November 2
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is all set to give residents a Divali gift.
It will be inaugurating the much-awaited pedestrian under pass (PUP) opposite the Mini Secretariat.
Gold traders expect brisk business
Ludhiana, November 2
Gold and silver remains a steadily demanded commodity during festive season. The fervour is catching investors’ interest also.
Gold traders seem to be happy as the prices
are expected to rise in coming days.
Rail traffic between Ludhiana, Ambala to be affected
Ludhiana, November 2
Rail traffic on the Ludhiana-Ambala section of Northern Railway will be partly affected from November 3 to 6, 2012, as some trains will be diverted, regulated or rescheduled due to a mega traffic block between Rajpura and Shambhu in order to improve the operational facilities of trains on the section.
GLADA puts allotment of flats on hold
Ludhiana, November 2
The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has put allotment of two MIG flats (two-and-a-half storeyed independent houses) in Urban Estate, Phase III, on hold and an inquiry is on the cards to ascertain if the allotment of these two properties was made to unauthorised applicants in violation of the rules and laid down procedures.
Multi-level parking lot thrown open to public
Ludhiana, November 2
The newly constructed multi-level parking in the Mini Secretariat was thrown open to public today. The parking was inaugurated by PWD minister Sharanjit Singh
Dhillon.
The Mini Secretariat receives hundreds of vehicles everyday.
PWD minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon
(extreme left) inaugurates the multi-level parking lot at the Mini-Secretariat
in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Accident victim succumbs to injuries
Jagraon, November 2
A woman, who had sustained injuries in a fatal road accident on the Ludhiana-Ferozepur highway on Sunday night, succumbed to her injuries at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Ludhiana, this morning. The deceased was identified as Jayoti Bala, a resident of Old City area in Jagraon.
Theatrical events rule youth fest
Ludhiana, November 2
Mime, mimicry, mono acting and one-act plays ruled the youth festival at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) here today.
After a quiz competition in the morning session, the evening session was reserved for theatrical events. While showcasing social and family issues, the one-act plays also highlighted political concerns.
Students present a mime act during a youth festival at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana
on Friday. A Tribune Photograph
Pleasant surprise for jail inmates
Ludhiana, November 2
The Ludhiana Central Jail at Tajpur road wore a festive look as hundreds of women observing fast visited their husbands on Karva
Chauth.
Sobbing, the men assured their wives that they would come out of the jail and bail their families out of financial crisis.
Music lovers treated to Sufi renditions
Ludhiana, November 2
Sufi singer Barkat Sidhu performed at the Punjabi Bhawan here today. His visage showed signs of old age as the edges of his eyes crinkled, and skin around his neck seemed a bit flaccid as he sang; however, his voice and control over the notes gave the audience assurance that the Patiala Gharana exponent has become only better with age. The energy and the calm smile on his face, while he sang, drew applause from everyone present on the occasion.
Sufi singer Barkat Sidhu performs at the Punjabi Bhawan in Ludhiana on Friday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
No contract system at subzi mandi
Ludhiana, November 2
After the agitation of vendors and a meeting with commission agents, the Punjab Mandi Board agreed to do away with the proposal of introducing contract system in New Subzi Mandi on Bahadurke Road.
Vendors protest against the proposal for introducing contract system at Navi Subzi Mandi on Bhadhurke Road in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Dept fails to hold rural games, courtesy lack of Central funds
Ludhiana, November 2
The Sports Department has failed to conduct block and inter-block (district) level tournaments of rural games due to lack of funds. The tournaments are conducted annually under the Centre-sponsored scheme Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA).
Health Dept collects samples of sweets
Ludhiana, November 2
In the wake of festive season, the Health Department collected samples of sweets from various shops in different parts of the district.
According to the health officials, samples were collected from Ahuja Sweets and Kamal Sweets in Samrala; and Quality Sweets, Bekaner Sweets, and Mittal Sweets in Kohara.
Two youths snatch chain
Ludhiana, November 2
Two motorcycle-borne youths snatched a gold-plated chain of a woman in Sunet area here this evening.
Notorious criminal nabbed
Ludhiana, November 2
Baljit Singh, kingpin of a four-member gang wanted for a burglary, was nabbed at a checkpost here today.
“Baljit Singh alias Baba, a resident of Machhiwara town, was responsible for many incidents of theft and snatching,” said Commissioner of Police Ishwar Singh.
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