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Railways fail to manage festival rush
Ludhiana, November 16
It seems to be a classic case of too late and too little. The Northern Railway authorities have yet again failed to foresee the huge rush of passengers intending to visit their native places in Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and other states for the festivals of Dussehra,
Divali, Durga Puja and Chhath Puja. Even the 44 pairs of festival special trains, besides the regular train services, turned out to be far too inadequate if the prevailing rush in the trains even now is any indication.
Passengers find it hard to board an overcrowded train at the Ludhiana railway station. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Pedestrian underpass opposite
Ludhiana, November 16
Those visiting Mini Secretariat or District Courts Complex for work will heave a sigh of relief as now they will be able to cross the busy Ferozepur Road outside Mini Secretariat easily.
Sewer man dies of asphyxiation
Ludhiana, November 16
A 32-year-old sewer man with the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation died due to asphyxiation while another is struggling for life at a local hospital after debris fell on them while they were cleaning a chocked sewerage at Phase 7 in Focal Point today.
MC sewer man Shiv Kumar undergoes treatment at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Under-invoicing worries traders
Ludhiana, November 16
This Diwali saw rampant import of cashew kernels by under-invoicing from Vietnam and Brazil. Not only this, considerable quantities of undeclared cashew kernels are being imported under the guise of cattle feed / poultry feed.
Pending VAT refunds stalling growth: Industry
Ludhiana, November 16
The pending value added tax (VAT) refunds are giving tough time to the industry. Some tax payees have refunds pending for the last three years. With large amount of money stuck with the department, the industry is finding it difficult to survive.
Badal promises Rs 25 lakh to Sarabha village
Sarabha, November 16
The Chief Minister of Punjab, Parkash Singh
Badal, has invited legislators from Sarabha to the state capital for finalising the programme to address long-pending demands of the villagers and residents of neighbouring
localities.
Admn asks govt to take up DVOR issue with AAI
Ludhiana, November 16
Sore over the dilly-dallying attitude adopted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) in getting the DVOR (an equipment installed for better visibility for the plane landing at Sahnewal) functional at Sahnewal Airport, Deputy Commissioner Rahul Tiwari has written to the Principal Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, Government of Punjab,
to take up the matter with the AAI to get the equipment functional as soon as possible.
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City becoming home to diverse cultures
Ludhiana, November 16
Ludhiana’s population is not just increasing in numbers, but also in its diversity. Like a big city, the city is getting more cosmopolitan, assimilating and incorporating people from different regions, cultures and religions.
Women prepare rangoli during Onam celebrations in Ludhiana. A File Photograph
BSNL employees go on strike
Ludhiana, November 16
Continuing their protest today, the Workers of the United Forum of BSNL Unions went on strike today. The forum comprising BSNL Employees Union, SC/ST Employees Welfare Association of BSNL and National Federation of Telecom BSNL Employees demanded action against Adesh Kumar Gupta,
GMTD, Ghaziabad, in the death case of Sukender Pal Singh, district secretary,
BSNLEU, Ghaziabad.
BSNL employees stage a dharna outside the BSNL office at Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Retired teachers demand pension, gratuity
Ludhiana, November 16
The joint action committee comprising of Punjab and Chandigarh College Teacher Union and Retired Teachers and Principals Federation organised a candlelight march to protest against non-implementation of pension and gratuity scheme here today.
Retired teachers of government-aided colleges hold a candlelight march at Model Town
Extension in Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
sidhwan canal expressway
Traffic regulation on bridge, one side to remain closed
Ludhiana, November 16
One side of Sidhwan Canal Bridge would be closed for commuters from Sunday. The move has been taken for the construction of the expressway project.
DMCH hosts meet on child cancer
Ludhiana, November 16
Dayanand Medical College in collaboration with Arpita Cancer Society is organising a three-day-long “PHOCON-2012” — 16th Annual Paediatric Haematology Oncology Conference under the aegis of PHO Chapter of Indian Academy of Paediatrics that commenced here today.
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City’s hospitality floors foreign students
Ludhiana, November 16
International Students' Day is held annually on November 17, known for celebration of multicultarism of the international students at various universities.
Odissi performance captivates students
Ludhiana, November 16
Leading exponent of Odissi and Chhau dance and recipient of Sahitya Kala Academy Award Ranjana Gauhar performed at DCM Presidency School here today.
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One succumbs to injuries at hospital
Ludhiana, November 16
Tension gripped the Civil Hospital and the surrounding area after the man, who was thrashed during a group clash at the Migrant Colony near Samral Chowk on Wednesday, succumbed to injuries here today.
Proclaimed offender nabbed
Ludhiana, November 16
The city police nabbed a proclaimed offender (PO) who was wanted in 6criminal cases and fled from police custody last year.The accused identified as Baljit Kumar Bangar was nabbed by the Division No 4 police from Dhobhi Ghat here today.
The accused in police custody in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Thieves decamp with cash, jewellery from bankers’ house
Ludhiana, November 16
Thieves struck at a house of a banker in the Moti Nagar area and decamped with cash, gold ornaments and home appliances.
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