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17 MC vehicles on VIP duty
Ludhiana, December 7
In view of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Punjab Agricultural University for taking part in a function, 17 vehicles of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation have been deployed on VIP duty since December 5. MC officials have termed it a "routine affair", but it has hampered the working of MC officials.
Health specialists on guard
Ludhiana, December 7
In view of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the PAU tomorrow, the Health Department has roped in specialists from two medical colleges in the state and officers of six districts.
MC clears encroachments from areas near university
 Ludhiana, December 7
In view of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to the PAU tomorrow, the tehbazaari wing of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation today cleared encroachments from different areas surrounding the university.
Rehris confiscated by the MC near the Lodhi Club in Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar in Ludhiana on Friday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
GLADA auctions 11 plots for
Rs 6.13 crore
Ludhiana, December 7
The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) today sold 11 residential plots in Dugri Urban Estate, Phase II, through a public auction for Rs 6.13 crore. Around 50 bidders participated in the auction held in the GLADA Complex on Ferozepur Road under the supervision of Additional Chief Administrator Baldev Singh.
India has largest young population
Ludhiana, December 7
Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertaking (CICU) launched CICU-Skill Development Centre for providing computer, IT and Engineering related vocational courses.
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ASHA workers demand better wages
 Ludhiana, December 7
The ASHA Workers Union, Punjab, today held a protest outside the Civil Surgeon Office here today. The workers resented the “meager amount” being paid to them for conducting the cancer awareness survey, which kicked off on December 1.
ASHA workers hold a protest outside the Civil Surgeon’s office in Ludhiana on Friday.
Photo: Inderjeet verma
CM’s promise of providing employment on compassionate grounds remains on paper
Ludhiana, December 7
Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal has promised to allot a post of sub-inspector to the daughter of ASI Ravinder Pal Singh, who was killed by Akali leader Ranjit Singh Rana in Amritsar on Wednesday.
Mayor plans a ‘green’ birthday for CM, to plant 87 saplings
Ludhiana, December 7
As Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal turns 86 tomorrow, the local Akali Dal leaders have made elaborate preparations to celebrate the occasion, especially when he is visiting the city.
Expert shares tips on how to keep livestock healthy in winter
Ludhiana, December 7
There is an extreme of metrological variation in Punjab where recorded temperature falls to even in minus during December and January. Dr AL Saini, HoD, Livestock Production Management, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, stressed that three aspects require much attention in this season i.e. environment alteration through proper shelter management, improving body reserves through nutritional management and proper health care of animals.
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Mathematics fair
Ludhiana: A mathematic sfair was organised by the students of primary wing of Guru Nanak Public School. It was held to celebrate National Year of Mathematics and to dedicate it to the great mathematician,
Ramanujan. Students displayed charts, models and exhibits.
Students showcase their models during a maths fair organised at GNP School in Ludhiana on Friday. photo: inderjeet verma
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Farmers get tips from experts during camp at PAU
LUDHIANA, DECEMBER 7
A one-month training camp of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Kisan Club was held on the campus wherein the farm experts enhanced the knowledge of the farmers, from across the Punjab state, on various aspects of agriculture.
Women need training to combat eve-teasers,
feel residents
Ludhiana, December 7
The recent murder of a Punjab police assistant sub inspector, who was allegedly shot dead by a political leader for being stopped from teasing his daughter in Amritsar, has raised several questions about the safety of woman.
Old industrial units seek exemption
Ludhiana, December 7
The new zoning plan of the city is giving a tough time to the owners of old industrial units located at Focal Point.
Three-day Punjab Police duty meet concludes
Phillaur, December 7
The concluding ceremony of the three-day 13th Inter-Zone Punjab Police Duty Meet, which was held at Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur, concluded at the academy here today.
Respite for core area residents
Ludhiana, December 7
Providing a big relief to the residents of “core area”, which comprises of the old city and more than 17 wards, the Mayor has announced that the residents will neither have to pay the development fee nor the compounding fee before getting a TS1 certificate from the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.
Business partners arrested
Jagraon, December 7
Following the murder of Darshan Singh Sawadi, former president of the Jagraon Truck Union, the police has booked his two friends and business partners, and another person, on the basis of the statement given by the deceased’s son.
Man ‘rapes’ sister
Mandi Gobindgarh, Dec 7
In a shocking incident, a man forced his sister to have physical relations with him. The woman in her complaint to the police has alleged that her brother used to rape her even after her marriage in the house of her in-laws.
Information commission issues warrants against GNDEC Principal
Ludhiana, December 7
MS Saini, principal-cum-director, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Gill Road,
has landed in trouble, after the State Information Commission, Punjab, issued a
bailable warrant against him.
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