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University disappointed
Ludhiana, December 8
Even as Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal called upon the Centre to provide a regular, permanent grant to Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to the varsity as the chief guest during the Golden Jubilee Convocation today did not promise any special grant/funds to the fund-crunched university.
PM's kin choose not to disturb him
Ludhiana, December 8
Keeping in view Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s busy schedule during his visit to Punjab Agricultural University, his relatives chose not to meet him. The families of Gursharan Kaur’s sisters stay in the city.
Surprise birthday party for CM
Ludhiana, December 8
The house of Bhagwan Singh, a local businessman, was abuzz with activity since early morning today. The reason being Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was staying there, it was his birthday and Bhagwan Singh’s family had arranged a surprise party for Badal. The Chief Minister cut his birthday cake at around 8 am at Bhagwan Singh’s house in the Civil Lines area here.
Ex-VC misses award function
Ludhiana, December 8
An eminent scientist, Dr Gurcharan Singh Kalkat, who was to receive the Doctor of Science (honoris causa) degree from Punjab Agricultural University, could not make it to the university, as he got late to reach the university following a visit to doctor.
26 conferred PhD degrees at PAU convocation
Ludhiana, December 8
The Golden Jubilee Convocation of the Punjab Agricultural University was held here today.
Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, addresses a gathering during the Golden Jubilee Convocation of the PAU in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
Industry representatives meet Prime Minister
Ludhiana, December 8
Industry representatives today met the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on his visit to the city and discussed the problems faced by them. Memorandums were also presented to him by various associations.
PM disappoints caterers
Ludhiana, December 8
The food prepared by the catering department at Sutton House where the Prime Minster had a meeting with the industrialists in anticipation of the PM's visit untended as the PM only took tea during his stay here.
Gold medallists on cloud nine
Ludhiana, December 8
Three students, who won gold medals at the Punjab Agricultural University, were excited about receiving the medals from the Prime Minister of India.
Residents upbeat over launch of Moga-delhi Shatabdi
 Jagraon, December 8
The residents of Jagraon and surrounding areas are thrilled at the beginning of Shatabdi Express from Moga to New Delhi.
Railway officials during the arrival of Moga-New Delhi Shatabdi Express at Jagraon Railway Station. A tribune photograph
Reporting adverse drug reactions is important: Experts
Ludhiana, December 8
The Department of Pharmacology in collaboration with Indian Pharmacological Society conducted a CME on “Advanced Pharmacovigilance Workshop” here today.
New Swan Group adjudged winner
Ludhiana, December 8
New Swan Enterprises (Agro Division), Ludhiana, has been honoured with the Best Stall Award in the Agro Tech 2012 fair organised by CII at Chandigarh.
Lifestyle and wedding exhibition gets under way
Ludhiana, December 8
A lifestyle and wedding exhibition was organised at a hotel in the city today.
NGO serves food to police personnel
Ludhiana, December 8
Punjabis are known as good hosts. This has been proved by a city based Non-Governmental Organisation, Ann Jal Sewa Trust, by providing lunch to more than 250 police personnel deployed on special duty in the city due to Prime Minister's visit.
Painting competition held
Ludhiana, December 8
To celebrate the ‘Visitor Week’, under the campaign of save water, save electricity, Suvidha Centre Gill organised a painting competition today.
Students take part in a painting contest in Ludhiana on Saturday. photo: inderjit verma
'Operation clean-up' continues, even on Ahmedgarh MC holiday
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Dec 8
With vendors and shopkeepers trying to encroach the front area of their establishments, the municipal council continues its 'operation clean-up'.
NGO opens homoeopathic dispensary
Ludhiana, December 8
An NGO, Nikhil Singal Noble Trust, has opened a homoeopathic dispensary on the premises of Baba Nand Singh Memorial School, Shimla Puri.
City roads turn into ‘death traps’
Ludhiana, December 8
It seems that the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has turned a blind eye to the safety of residents, as the city roads are fast turning into death traps. Several ditches and potholes are a common sight, besides in some parts; garbage bins and iron bins are also lying in the middle or along the dividers, posing danger to the lives of residents.
A potholed road near the Sarabha Nagar Pully light point on the Pakhowal Road in Ludhiana. photo: inderjeet verma
Ayurvedic herbs keep you fit in winters, say experts
Ludhiana, December 8
During winters, people usually fall sick with cough, cold followed by fever and in some cases, chest infection is also reported. Medical experts are of the view that people usually fall sick when their immunity level is reduced.
from schools
Annual function
Ludhiana: An exuberant annual function was celebrated at Joseph School. Sister Chantal, the principal of Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha
Nagar, presided over the event. The function began with the hymns followed by dance.
PSPCL to make schools aware energy conservation
Sahnewal, December 8
The PSPCL seems to have plunged headlong into spreading awareness regarding the conservation of energy, which they shall be starting from the schools itself.
Transporter booked for selling 14.46 tonnes steel
Mandi Gobindgarh, Dec 8
The local police has booked a transporter for selling 14.46 tonnes of steel to a Morinda resident instead of transporting to the goods to a Mohali based buyer.
12-year-old raped by father
Khanna, December 8
The Khanna police has registered a case of rape against a man who allegedly raped his minor daughter.
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