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Information panel slaps penalty on MC for defiance
Ludhiana, July 7
Delaying tactics adopted by the municipal corporation in providing information to applicants under the Right to Information Act and non-compliance with the directions of the State Information Commission, Punjab, are costing the civic body dear.
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LIT in a spot for failure to act against HIG flat owners
Ludhiana, July 7
The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) authorities have landed themselves in trouble over their failure to take action against the "illegal" change of land use
(CLU) by several owners of high income group (HIG) flats on Maharani Jhansi Road near the commercial hub of Ghumar Mandi in the city.
Giving norms the go-by, commercial activity is being carried out in HIG flats on Maharani Jhansi Road in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Thieves strike at shop, flee with 150 cameras
Ludhiana, July 7
Thieves struck at a shop on Raikhy Cinema Road near the railway station and decamped with 150 still and digital cameras worth Rs 45
lakh. The incident came to light when a shopkeeper, Kali, visited the road and was shocked to find the shutter of the shop open.
The shop on Raikhy Cinema Road where the theft took place. Photo: Inderjeet
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Power cuts hit residents hard
Jagraon, July 7
There seems to be no relief for the residents of Jagraon area from the prolonged power cuts imposed by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited. The residents of Jagraon and nearby villages continue to face daily power cuts ranging from 6 to 8 hours.
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Akalis misused official machinery, says Tewari
Ludhiana, July 7
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari said Akalis had nothing much to cheer about the outcome of the recently held panchayat elections.
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari inaugurates a diagnostic centre in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune Photograph
Stray dog menace: Residents seek amendment to laws
Ludhiana, July 7
A day after a rabies patient bit another patient, residents have demanded amendment to laws to tackle stray dog menace.
Stray dogs are seen roaming freely in the city. Doctors feel that sterilisation was not a viable method to control the population of dogs in the city.
Stray dogs roam freely in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Nek Chand’s creations adorn temple
Ludhiana, July 7
If you have been enamoured by the sculptures at Rock Garden in Chandigarh, you may have a strong sense of
déjà vu while visiting Shree Geeta Mandir, Vikas Nagar, near Pakhowal Road.
Sculptures at Shree Geeta Mandir, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Hotmix plant owners air grievances
Ludhiana, July 7
Members of the Punjab Hotmix Plant Owners Association are a harried lot.
Nine police officers reshuffled
Ludhiana, July 7
Nine police officers, including station house officers, were reshuffled today.
Medical team leaves for Uttarakhand
Ludhiana, July 7
A team of doctors and paramedical staff left for Uttarakhand today.
Protest
Ludhiana, July 7
Residents of Golden Vihar, Ward No 2, protested against the problem of accumulation of rainwater in the area.
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A pothole on the road in front of the Ludhiana Stock Exchange near the Feroze Gandhi market poses danger for motorists. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Learning becomes fun
Ludhiana, July 7
Karamjeet Singh Grewal, a school teacher, has found a unique way to teach Gurmukhi to children.
Over 100 take part in plantation drive
Ludhiana, July 7
If all the religious organisations start environment campaigns, it would go a long way in addressing the global problem of environmental issues. This was stated by Jatinder Singh Sandhu of Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Sarabha Nagar.
Health team visits Bihari Colony
Ludhiana, July 7
After the suspected deaths due to gastro and malaria disease in Bihari Colony, a team of officials from the Health Department visited the area today. Doctors from the team claimed that the situation was under control and no new case was reported from past three days.
Revise colony policy, demand property dealers
Ludhiana, July 7
The Punjab Colonisers and Property dealers Association welcomed the decision of state government to legalise the unauthorised colonies.
40 dentists get Fellowship
Ludhiana, July 7
Indian Dental Association in collaboration with the International College of Continuing Dental Education under the aegis of the Asia Pacific Dental Federation held a two-day scientific workshop on July 6 and July 7.
Find protest sites for farmers, DCs told
Ludhiana, July 7
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) in Punjab to find protest sites for farmers. The directions were issued following a meeting with 17 kisan organisations in Chandigarh on June 24.
200 babies take part in show
Ludhiana, July 7
A baby show was organised at Mother's Pride today. Children participated under different age groups, 0- 6 months, 7 - 12 months and 1 to 2 years. On the occasion, the children from the age group 1 to 2 years old participated in the ramp walk with their parents.
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Holding general public to ransom
Hardly any day passes in the city when one or the other group of people does not resort to blockage of a highway, a busy inter-section, movement of buses or even trains in protest against the acts of omission or commission by the government, some private body or even individuals.
A man protects himself from the scorching sun in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Salsa, hip hop catch fancy of youngsters
Ludhiana, July 7
Cha cha, salsa and hip hop are gaining popularity as a host of youngsters are now taking the path to perfection when it comes to dance.
Gaming latest craze among children, grownups
Ludhiana, July 7
Gaming is the latest fad among youths. Be it Temple Run, Angry Birds or any other game, the craze is fast catching on.
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Fashion show held
Ludhiana: A fashion show was organised at Guru Nanak Bhawan last evening. Organised by the Asterism Pictures, it showcased the latest trends.
Man held for theft
Ludhiana, July 7
The police has arrested a person for committing a theft at a gurdwara in Sahnewal on the intervening night of July 5 and 6.
Army man falls off train, dies
Ludhiana, July 7
An Army man died after falling from a train near Doraha-Sahnewal area today. The deceased has been identified as Karan Singh (35), a resident of Chauta village near Gurdaspur. According to head constable Prem Nath, the deceased was travelling in Pooja Express when he reportedly fell from the train and died. Later, the body was taken to the hospital for the postmortem.
Youth held for abducting minor
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 7
The police has arrested a youth for allegedly abducting a minor girl of Ward number 10 by alluring her on pretext of marriage. He has been booked under Sections 363 and 366 A of the IPC.
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The Sikhiya Provider Adhiyapak Union, Punjab, today blocked traffic on the main Jalandhar bypass road to press the government.
