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MC has funds, but works will have to wait
Ludhiana, June 26
The financial condition of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation may have "improved" after a loan of Rs 100 crore was sanctioned for it, but development projects may still have to wait as the rainy season is under way. Of the Rs 100-crore loan, the MC has received around Rs 77 crore.
2 councillors get judicial remand till July 9
Ludhiana, June 26
Supporters of Independent councillor Daljit Singh Grewal, who was arrested on a charge of attempt to murder during a clash in the Shakti Nagar area, held a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office during a hearing in the case in the District Courts this morning. A large number of supporters of Grewal and another Independent councillor Gurpreet Gora were present in the court complex where they raised slogans in favour of the arrested
councillors.
Councillor Daljit Singh Grewal being produced at the District Courts complex in Ludhiana; and
(right) a supporter holds a placard in Grewal’s support. Tribune Photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Railway quarters in a shambles
Ludhiana, June 26
Decades-old railway quarters occupied by its drivers, guards and Class IV employees in Ludhiana are in a pathetic condition as the Railways has failed to renovate the same.
Houses at the Railway Colony in poor shape; and (right) a woman shows a damp corner wall of her quarters at the colony. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Panchayat poll: 157 elected unopposed
Ludhiana, June 26
Withdrawal of nominations of candidates contesting for panchayat elections concluded here today.
Police gears up for panchayat poll
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 26
Besides intensifying vigil in rural segments of this region falling under Ludhiana and Sangrur districts, the police has taken steps to prevent violence during the panchayat elections.
Industry delegation meets Badal over power issue
Ludhiana, June 26
A delegation of the All-Industries and Trade Forum (AITF) today met Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Industries and Commerce Minister Anil Joshi under the leadership of Gurmeet Singh Kular, convener, AITF, and president, United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA), regarding the frequent tripping from 220 KVA Lalton Kalan substation between 9.30pm and 4am.
Drug abuse in Jagraon reaches dangerous proportions
Jagraon, June 26
Notwithstanding the tall claims of the state government about the prevention of drug abuse in the state, a large number of people, particularly youngsters, have been still getting addicted to drugs.
Exporters give thumbs up to 24x7 clearance of goods
Ludhiana, June 26
Exporters have given a thumbs up to the 24x7 clearance of all export goods. From July 1 onwards, the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) will facilitate customs clearance of all export goods on a 24x7 basis from four major air cargo complexes/airports - Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.
Farmers' union protests against tractor agency
Jagraon, June 26
Activists of the Bharti Kissan Union (Ekta) staged a protest against a tractor agency here today. A large number of activists took part in the protest held in front of the showroom of the tractor agency at the Tehsil Road, Jagraon. The activists also raised slogans against the owner of the tractor agency for allegedly harassing a farmer who had purchased a tractor from the agency a few months ago.
e-filing of I-T returns may soon be hassle-free
Ludhiana, June 26
You may soon not need digital signatures to file income tax returns. The Income Tax Department is contemplating giving electronic PIN (personal identification numbers) to taxpayers, which will make the electronic filing of I-T returns a hassle-free task.
Residents offer prayers for Uttarakhand flood-hit
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 26
Residents of the town and surrounding localities are offering prayers and rituals at various religious places in memory of those who died in the natural calamity in Uttarakhand and also for the safe evacuation of the stranded people.
Path of Guru Granth Sahib and Ardas were performed at Gurdwara Singh Sabha at
the Railway Road, Ravidass Gurdwara, Jandali Road, and Gurdwara Baba Namdev at
the Chhanna Road.
Residents perform a havan at Ahmedgarh on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Strict norms for PAN on the cards
Ludhiana, June 26
After the Income Tax Department came across a few cases of fraud, it is now all set to make the verification process more stringent and now getting a Permanent Account Number (PAN) may not be an easy task.
Blind murder case solved
Ludhiana, June 26
The city police claimed to have cracked a blind murder case here today. The accused has been identified as Dharminder Kumar alias Narad Muni (23), a resident of Gopal Ganj Bihar. The police said the accused was already behind bars at the Central Jail in Ludhiana for a murder during a robbery in the Focal Point area a month ago.
‘Jatt and Juliet 2’ star cast promotes film in city
Ludhiana, June 26
Star cast of the coming Punjabi movie “Jatt and Juliet 2” was in the city today for the promotion of the movie.
Daljit Dosanjh, who is playing the male lead role, said: “This is a golden time for the Punjabi cinema. It is not only becoming a phenomenon, but also providing employment to lakhs of people now”.
Star cast of Punjabi film “Jatt and Juliet 2” poses for a photograph during the promotion of their film in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet
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Submission of forms: City colleges witness huge rush
Ludhiana, June 26
Various colleges in the city have been witnessing a huge rush of students during the submission of forms. Both government colleges in the city again remained the favourites among youngsters due to various courses being offered at reasonable rates as compared to private institutions.
Students’ parents protest against seating arrangements
Ludhiana, June 26
High drama was witnessed today as a group of parents protested outside Guru Angad Dev and Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) and at the Ishmeet Chowk against the separate seating arrangements of some of the students appearing for an entrance test conducted by the university.
Parents protest on a road outside RS Model School in Ludhiana; and (right) a security man tries to stop relatives of candidates appearing for the CET at the school. tribune
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Robbery bid foiled; worker shot at
Ludhiana, June 26
In a broad daylight robbery attempt, two robbers shot at a worker of a fruit entrepreneur in the Salem Tabri area today. The injured worker, Vinay Kumar, was taken to the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH). He condition is stated to be out of danger. The incident took place around 1.15 pm when cashier Krishan Kumar and Vinay Kumar, alias
Veenu, employees of Dhingra Fruit Company, located at the fruit market, were going towards the Clock Tower area on a motorcycle to deposit Rs 1.5 lakh in a bank.
Vinay Kumar, who was shot at, undergoes treatment at a hospital in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
5 held in engg student's murder case
Ludhiana, June 26
The city police has arrested five accused, including a son of Akali leader Kirpal Singh, in the Arsh Jangra murder case. Arsh was a student of electronics engineering at a college in Mandi Gobindgarh and was stabbed to death in Partap Nagar on
Monday night.
Aadhaar card executive thrashed
Ludhiana, June 26
High drama was witnessed at the Head Post Office here today after an executive working for the Aadhaar card enrolment programme was allegedly beaten up by a police official reportedly at the behest of Subhash Chander, Superintendent, Circle Stamp Depot, who also holds the additional charge of Senior Postmaster.
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Coaching Centre prevail
over Pankaj Club
Ludhiana, June 26
Fine century by Naman (104 not out) went in vain as Pankaj Club lost to Coaching Centre by two wickets during the 18th Chaman Lal Malhotra Cricket Cup Tournament (U-15) being played at Satish Chander Dhawan Government College ground here today.
Deepin scripts win for Ludhiana Club
Ludhiana, June 26
An excellent all-round performance by Deepin Chitkara (4 for 28, and 59 runs) enabled Ludhiana Club record a six-wicket victory over Government Model Senior Secondary School, PAU, in the annual Hot Weather Cricket Tournament (U-18) being organised by the Ludhiana District Cricket Association under the aegis of the Punjab Cricket Association at SCD Government College ground here today.
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The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation today managed to auction only four of the 13 parking sites on Ferozepur Road. No bidder showed interest in the remaining nine sites.
