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anti encroachment drive
Six rehris, 40 farhis confiscated from Hambran Road
Ludhiana, November 25
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation's tehbazaari wing today confiscated six rehris and more than 40 farhis from the Hambran Road area of the city. The MC officials even visited the Gian Singh Rarewala Market and did not let the car bazaar operate from the area.
MC on a cleaning spree ahead of President’s visit
Ludhiana, November 25
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation seems to have gone on a cleanliness overdrive ahead of President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to the city on November 27.
An Indian Air Force chopper during a landing practice ahead of President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
12 more test positive for dengue
 Ludhiana, November 25
In the last five days, 12 more confirmed cases of dengue have been reported at various hospitals in the city. Out of these, eight are from Ludhiana and belong to Haibowal Kalan
(Pavittar Nagar, Durga Puri), Upkar Nagar, New Upkar Nagar, Partap Bazar, Civil Lines and Salim
Tabri. So far, Ludhiana district has received 189 confirmed cases of dengue this season.
Two youths found dead at Kidwai Nagar
Ludhiana, November 25
Two persons were found dead in a one-room apartment at Kadwai Nagar today. Drug overdose is suspected to be the reason behind the death. The police collected heroin from the room and sent it for chemical analysis.
A grieving relative of the deceased in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
reporters’ diary
It’s nightmare for commuters on city roads
Ever since a down ramp for the railway overbridge, in place of “Lakkar Pul”, was constructed on the road from Deepak Cinema Road towards Mata Rani Chowk, almost two-third width of the road has been used for construction of pillars on which the flyover has been erected. As a result, the busy commercial hub of Bhadaur House and the AC Market located on the other side of the road has become a commuter’s nightmare. With buyers visiting the AC Market, a wholesale market of clothes, textile and garments, this stretch of road witnesses extended traffic jams several times during the day, as both parts of the truncated road are occupied by haphazardly parked two-wheelers, rickshaws and carriages, used for transportation of packages.
2,232 paramedical, nursing students gear up for cancer census
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 25
As many as 2,232 students of over fifteen nursing colleges and paramedical institutes were trained for conducted the census on cancer, which will cover over two lakh households falling under the jurisdiction of 14 civil hospitals and heath centers of Sangrur district.
2,000 patients examined at various medical camps
Ludhiana, November 25
A number of medical check-up camps were organised in the city here today.
Punjabi singers captivate audience at cultural fair
Khamano, November 25
A cultural fair was organised in the memory of late Karamjit Singh, brother of famous folk singer Zelly Bilaspur, at Bilaspur village. Several famous Punjabi singers performed on the occasion.
Widows receive sewing machines, tricycles for physically challenged
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 25
“It is need of the hour to change our attitude towards the hardships of the underprivileged women,” said Jalandhar Police Range Inspector General Gurpreet Kaur at a function organised to distribute sewing machines to widows today.
Physically challenged persons with tricycles at Mandi Gobindgarh on Sunday. Photo: Bhushan Sood
Say no to greasy food
Ludhiana, November 25
In winter everyone loves to relish greasy food, including saag with dollops of desi ghee, stuffed pranthas with butter, gajar ka halwa and dry fruits.
Admn putting in efforts to get illegally occupied land vacated
Ludhiana, November 25
Though in the past few months, the district administration with the help of certain local leaders has been able to get back the possession of about 50 acres, more than 200 acres of government land is still in the possession of illegal occupants and efforts are being made to get the land vacated.
Fearing demolition, owners modify establishments in Mandi Ahmedgarh
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 25
Fearing demolition of illegal structures following the municipal council's orders, owners and managers of commercial establishments in various markets have started modifying their establishments.
Move to draw NRIs’ attention towards development
Jagraon, November 25
With the aim to draw attention of the non-resident Indians towards the need for development of the area, Jagraon MLA SR Kaler has announced an annual “Jagraon Rattan” award to felicitate those NRIs who will offer maximum contribution in the area’s development and in community services.
Mother-child care hospital to come up soon
Ludhiana, November 25
The work on 100-bed mother-child care hospital, which is to come up at the Civil Hospital, will start in the first week of December in the premises of Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital, Ludhiana.
21-km half marathon held
Khanna, November 25
To spread awareness about the drug menace, a 21-km half marathon was organised here today. Hundreds of people participated in the event.
FROM SCHOOLS
Annual function
Bhartiya Vidya Mandir's annual cultural and prize distribution function was organised on Sunday. Students accorded a warm welcome to Prof Arun Kumar Grover, Vice-Chancellor of Panjab University,
Chandigarh, who graced the occasion as the chief guest. The function commenced with lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Everyone witnessed various performances that displayed the talent and upbeat mood of students.
Students perform kathakali during the annual fuction at BVM School in Ludhiana on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
ludhiana scan
Workers welcome wage revision
The labour wing of Shiromani Akali Dal has expressed gratitude to the state government for its decision to increase the minimum wages of workers. The labour wing hoped that the industrialists will wholeheartedly implement the decision taken by the state government. The governments notification states that minimum monthly wage of unskilled workers will be Rs 5,200, of half-skilled labourers will be Rs 5,980, of skilled workers will be Rs 6,877 and that of efficient skilled workers will be Rs 7,909.
Devotees take part in a “nagar kirtan” to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sri Guru Nanak Dev
in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Transporter booked
Ludhiana, November 25
A transporter has been booked for not repaying the loan amount to a bank and plying his buses by changing their number plates.
 World Kabaddi Cup
Punjab Mandi Board yet to install canopy in two blocks of stadium
Ludhiana, November 25
With the World Kabaddi Cup nearing, the Punjab Mandi Board is putting in efforts to complete the installation of canopies.
Work under way at the Guru Nanak Dev Stadium in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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