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Online settlement of challans fails to evoke desired response
Ludhiana, September 2
The online settlement of challans, an initiative taken by the district administration to provide respite to the public from doing the rounds of offices, has failed to evoke the desired response. Started nearly two months ago, only 80 challans have been settled online in Ludhiana so far.
The District Transport Office in
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Lawyers strike work
Ludhiana, September 2
The District Bar Association today observed a strike in protest against the assault on city lawyer Aman Mehta and his family. Association president Parupkar Singh Ghumman alleged that the law an order situation was deteriorating by the day in the city, resulting in a feeling of insecurity among people.
DIVINE SERVICE: An artisan gives the finishing touches to idols of Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
direct cash Transfer
Aadhaar must for LPG subsidy: DC
Ludhiana, September 2
Deputy Commissioner Rahul Tiwari has said the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) Scheme has been launched in 20 districts in the country, covering 7.3 million LPG consumers. He said under the scheme, the cash subsidy for LPG cylinders was transferred directly to the bank accounts of the consumers while the sale took place at the market price.
‘Nutri’ sample fails test
Ludhiana, September 2
A sample of "soyabin nutri", collected from a dhaba near Vishwakarma Chowk by the Health Department, has failed the purity test.
The District Health Officer, Ludhiana, Dr Avinash Kumar, said, "A team, including Food Safety Officer Manoj Khosla and another official Harpreet
Kaur, had collected seven samples of eatables from shops on August 29 and August 30."
Fill vacancies in Railways, says union
Ludhiana, September 2
The introduction of new trains, increase in the number of coaches and length of tracks, and construction of swanky stations is a positive development for the progress of the country, but the Railways is not recruiting employees required to meet the increased workload, said office-bearers of the Uttariya Railway Mazdoor Union during a gate rally organised here today. |
A leader addresses a rally of the Uttariya Railway Mazdoor Union at Diesel Shed at the railway station in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
land acquisition
GLADA to send report to govt on objections soon
Ludhiana, September 2
With a large number of farmers and owners of non-agricultural land expressing opposition to the acquisition of land, the proposed 1,125-acre integrated industrial park and urban estate near Sahnewal planned by the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority
(GLADA) seems a distant dream.
highway in bad shape
Villagers threaten to block road
Sahnewal, September 2
Residents of Jugiana village and Gobindgarh today tried to disrupt traffic and raised slogans against the private company that looks after the maintenance of National Highway No 1.
The service lane of Jugiana village is in a bad shape. It mostly remains waterlogged.
Vehicles cross a waterlogged underpass near Jugiana village. A file
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LIC celebrates 57 years of service
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Ludhiana, September 2
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) completed 57 years of its incorporation here on Monday. LIC has played a significant role in spreading life insurance among the masses and the mobilisation of people’s money for people’s welfare.
Dignitaries take part in the celebrations to mark 57 years of service of the LIC in Ludhiana
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Rotary International members take oath to serve humanity
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 2
Activists and office-bearers of about six dozen units of the Rotary International falling under district 3,090 vowed to launch a coordinated movement to achieve heights in various avenues of service of the humanity.
Make burns unit functional: NGO
Ludhiana, September 2
The newly constructed burns unit at the Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital has become merely a show piece as patients with burn injuries are treated along with other patients. This was alleged by Shiv Ram
Saroy, founder of Ann Jal Sewa Trust, an NGO, in a press note issued here today.
Shiv Ram Saroya, founder of an NGO, shows poorly kept beds in the burns unit. Photo: Inderjeet
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Skyscraper Day today
City should expand vertically: Architects
Ludhiana, September 2
As the city expands, a number of huge buildings are coming up in the city. The future of big cities is skyscrapers, say city-based architects.
"Going vertical is inevitable now," says architect Sanjay Goel. As the city expands, population rises. It is important to go vertical for more open areas, parks, lawns, parking areas and more agricultural land, he says.
E-trip verification
Industry to move court
Ludhiana, September 2
E-trip has become mandatory on certain items from September 1, 2013. The local Industry feels that it had agreed to what the department had proposed but there were certain issues which were still not agreeable to the Industry and against which it was set to file a writ petition in the court.
City’s musical tribute to Ishmeet
Ludhiana, September 2
A musical programme to commemorate the 25th birth anniversary of singer Ishmeet Singh was organised today at Ishmeet Singh Music Institute, Raj Guru
Nagar. Titled 'Yeh Shaam Ishmeet Ke Naam', the programme saw people from music fraternity gathering for a musical evening. Mentor of
Ishmeet, Principal Sukhwant Singh was the guest of honour. |
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| An artiste sings during a musical programme organised to commemorate the 25th birth anniversary of singer Ishmeet Singh in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph |
Farmers hold protest outside DC's office, demand monthly pension
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Ludhiana September 2
Ludhiana district unit of the All-India Kisan Sabha today held a protest outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner at Mini-Secretariat. They were demanding monthly pension for the aged farmers,
'khet mazdoor' and artisans.
Farmers hold a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Ludhiana on Monday.
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Principals participate in awareness programme
Ludhiana, September 2
The District Education Office under the guidance of District Science Supervisor Varinder Kaur conducted a programme for the principals of over 150 schools in the district so that they can make their students aware of the adolescent education and AIDS. The programme was held at RS Model School.
5 days on, PAUSA yet to receive notice from PAU
Ludhiana September 2
Although five days have passed when the Punjab Agricultural University Students Association
(PAUSA) held a compromise with the PAU authorities but the PAUSA is yet to receive notice from the authorities to revoke the rustication of students.
Tree of relief: As Bharat Nagar Chowk has become a favourite spot for protesters, police personnel can be seen there whiling away time under this shady tree. A shoemaker got company during a protest at the chowk in Ludhiana on Monday.
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Training programme on welding technologies held
Ludhiana, September 2
The Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings conducted a training programme on innovative welding technologies and latest welding equipments today.
Upkar Singh, Joint Secretary, CICU, said: "Indian manufacturing sector is passing through a turbulent time, issues like cheaper products from neighbouring countries, skill gap, poor Infrastructure, h are the major pitfalls.
Apneet Rayat assumes charge as Jagraon SDM
Jagraon, September 2
The residents of the Jagraon area have been upbeat since the announcement of IAS officer Apneet Rayat as Jagraon SDM. An alumni of the Kamla Nehru College for Women, Phagwara, Apneet Rayat was selected for the 2011 IAS batch. Apneet Rayat had bagged the 79th position in the IAS examination.
Seminar on human rights organised
Jagraon, September 2
A seminar was organised
to spread awareness on human rights by the Protection of Human Rights Group, Punjab, at Sanmati Vimal Jain Senior Secondary School.
It was presided by Advocate Harmohan Singh Sakrali, president of the group.
FROM SCHOOLS
Music therapy workshop
Ludhiana: Ryan international School, Dugri, organised a music therapy workshop for the students of classes V-VIII. The workshop was conducted by Pallavi
Nagpal, a well known music therapist. She explained the importance of music in our daily day-to-day busy life to the students.
FROM COLLEGES
Panel discussion
Ludhiana: Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GGNIMT), Civil Lines, organised a panel discussion on the topic "Current Economic Crisis in India" for the
BBA, BCom and MBA students on Monday.
A participant speaks during a panel discussion on "Current Economic Crises" at the GGNIMT on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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PU NOTES
Farewell function
Ludhiana: Two senior officials of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), AC
Rana, Comptroller, and Dr HS Sehgal, Additional Director Communication (ADC) and professor of zoology, were given warm send off upon their
superannuation.
GADVASU NOTES
Five-day training programme concludes
Ludhiana: A five-day training programme on "Scientific Pig Management" under the auspices of the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana was organised jointly by the Department of Livestock Production Management and the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU).
LUDHIANA SCAN
Man tests positive for dengue
A male patient belonging to district Hoshiarpur has tested positive for dengue. He is under treatment at the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
14 drug peddlers booked
Ludhiana, September 2
Fourteen persons, including a woman, were booked by the city police under
a special drive launched against drug peddlers. The drive was launched yesterday following the orders by Sumedh Singh
Saini, Director General of Police. Besides, seizing 20 kg of poppy husk, the police has also seized 650 gm
of heroin worth over Rs 70 lakh.
Three held with contraband
Khanna, September 2
The police has arrested three persons and recovered 65 kg of poppy husk and I.25 kg of opium from their possession in and around Khanna. The accused have been identified as Amit Hans of Khanna, Jeon Singh of Mohapur village and Muna Lal of Uttar Pradesh.
Stolen cars recovered
Doraha, September 2
The Doraha police has recovered stolen cars, one of which was stolen on Friday night.
DSP Payal Balwinder Singh said during investigation, the police arrested Karan Sharma alias Honey, a resident of Doraha, who was trying to flee from the place with a stolen blue Maruti car (Number-PB-10-AL-6655).
Criminals’ gang busted
Ludhiana, September 2
With the arrest of six persons, the city police claims to have busted a gang of criminals who used to rob people by offering them a ride in their auto-rickshaws.
The accused have been identified as Mohammad Isyad of UP, Mohammad Israil of Bhar, Vijay Kumar of UP, Mohammad Islam of Bihar, Mohammad Shah Alam of Star Colony, Manakwal, and Jasvir Singh of village Jhammat.
Weapon smuggler nabbed
Ludhiana: The city police conducted a raid at Civil City in Sandu Nagar and nabbed a notorious weapon supplier Ramandeep Singh, alias
Ramnna, a resident of Bhora Colony, and found a .32 revolver and six cartridges on his.
The accused was booked under various sections of the Arms Act.
Asia Cup Performance
Now, future of Indian hockey in safe hands, say fans
Jagraon, September 2
Even though the Indian hockey team lost in the final of the Asia Cup to South Korea 4-3, the hockey fans are very much satisfied with the performance of the young and inexperienced Indian team.
Katoch shield cricket: Amritsar tame Ludhiana
Ludhiana, September 2
Amritsar scripted 24-run victory over Ludhiana to earn 6 points on the penultimate day of the match in the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield played on the Punjab Agricultural University campus ground here today.
A match in progress between Ludhiana and Amritsar at the PAU in Ludhiana on Monday.
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