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Health Dept clerical staff call off strike
Ludhiana, September 25
Though the strike of the Punjab Health Department Subordinate Offices’ Clerical Association ended late on Wednesday evening, those visiting the Civil Surgeon’s office during the day remained at the receiving end for the sixth consecutive day today.
Applicants were not able to get death and birth certificates, drug licenses, handicapped certificates and medical certificates required for new jobs.
Applicants outside the Civil Surgeon's office in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
12 more test positive for dengue
Ludhana, September 25
Twelve more patients tested positive for dengue at Christian Medical College and Hospital and Guru Teg Bahadur Charitable Hospital today.
Out of these, six patients are from Ludhiana district. Two patients are from Tibba Road, one each from Gurubagh Colony, Jandali, Dhandari, Industrial Area, Basti Lohara, Khanna and Dhandran. Two patients are from Mundian. The remaining six patients belong to Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Sangrur, Patiala and Fathegarh Sahib. With this, the number of dengue patients in the district has reached 70.
Mystery shrouds newlywed’s death
Ludhiana, September 25
The police has booked husband and in-laws of a newlywed woman who died under mysterious circumstances at a shanty near Jagraon Bridge today.
Reema (18) was allegedly being harassed by the accused for dowry. The police has registered a case of murder under Section 302 of the IPC against the victim's husband Ravi, mother-in-law Premo and father-in-law Som Nath.
31-yr-old was murdered, says police
Ludhiana, September 25
The man whose body was found from a
canal at Barewal yesterday, was murdered, said the police. The police
identified the victim and a case of murder was registered against
unidentified persons. The victim, 31-year-old Manjeet Singh, aka Bobby,
a resident of the Shimlapuri area, was missing since September 20.
Bobby's relatives said he was in debt and had borrowed Rs 2 lakh.
Bains group to boycott meetings convened by Gohalwaria
Ludhiana, September 25
A political storm seems to be brewing up within the Shiromani Akali Dal
(Badal) as the Bains group has openly announced that it would boycott all meetings convened by Mayor Harcharan Singh
Gohalwaria. The Bains group that enjoys the support of around 10 Akali
councillors from a total strength of 27 alleged that the Mayor had “failed”
on all fronts.
Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria (extreme right) convenes a meeting with SAD councillors at the Mayor camp office in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Tribune photo: inderjeet verma
The first impression: Students stage a play during the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival, Zone B, at the Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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PU zonal youth fest
Audiences entertained to the hilt
Ludhiana, September 25
The audiences were in for a treat at the Khalsa College for Women, as students took the stage on the third day of the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival.
During the mimicry competition, girls weaved stories by producing sounds of aeroplanes, generator-sets, birds, drums and guns besides imitating various popular actors and personalities.
Zone-A students vie for top honours at Doraha college
Doraha, September 25
The Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival for the Ludhiana Zone-A colleges commenced today at Guru Nanak National College.
College principal Dr Narinder Singh Sidhu welcomed Dr Nirma
Jaura, director, youth services, Panjab University, Chandigarh, and other
dignitaries.
‘Fests perfect platform to hone skills’
Ludhiana, September 25
“Careers of many popular Punjabi artistes began at youth festivals. These cultural events are the perfect platform for youngsters to hone their skills,” said Bhagwant Mann.
The ace comedian was in the city as the guest of honour at the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival being organised at the Khalsa College for Women.
Varinder Kaur Thind, principal, Khalsa College for Women, honours Punjabi comedian Bhagwant Mann during a youth fest in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Manhandling case
After misbehaviour, MC staff go scot-free
Ludhiana, September 25
The misbehaviour by some of the MC staff having political backing is not new in the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. Ironically, whenever such incidents take place, the junior staff often go scot-free, owing to their allegiance to the ruling party.
A file photo of an MC Class IV employee (extreme right) misbehaving with Assistant Town Planner Rajinder Sharma during a demolition drive at Sunet village at Ludhiana. The incident had taken place on December 5 last year. A file photo
PAU fixes rates of food items
Ludhiana, September 25
The administration of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has fixed the rates of food items available at the canteen, vends and roadside eateries on its campus to provide food to students, employees and other visitors on reasonable rates.
Though vendors and contractors of eateries have to charge customers as per the rate list, they are finding it difficult to maintain the quality of food.
Though vendors and contractors of eateries have to charge customers as per the rate list, they are finding it difficult to maintain the quality of food.
Ludhiana Scan
Terrorist attacks flayed
Jagdev Singh Jassowal, chairman of the Desh Bhagat Yaadgiri Society, Punjab, on Wednesday condemned the terrorists attacks on a church in Pakistan during the worship and on a mall in Kenya. “We can progress only if peace is maintained at the international level and steps should be taken to curb such attacks,” he said. The Shahi Imam of Punjab has also condemned the attack on the church in Pakistan. “Such attacks on the one hand are killing innocent people, and on the other it is defaming the Muslim community as a whole,” said Shahi Imam in a release issued from Jama
Masjid, Ludhiana.
Cosmetic changes to Guru Nanak Stadium
Ludhiana, September 25
The Punjab Government has been claiming that the sports infrastructure has been improving, as they have been organising the World Kabaddi Cup tournaments is various cities of Punjab, but the ground realities is different from its claims. The Guru Nanak Stadium at the Sports Complex witnesses temporary arrangements every year during the World Kabaddi Cup.
The entrance gate of Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
City schools making TET mandatory for teachers on instructions of CBSE
Ludhiana, September 25
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in its recent circular issued to all schools affiliated to it, has made it mandatory that the teachers who wish to serve in schools affiliated to it, will have to clear the Teachers Eligibility Test
(TET). The test will be mandatory for both for the trained graduates and primary teachers.
Monsoon Delight: A girl tries to save herself from the sudden rain in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Inter-college basketball meet concludes
Mandi Gobindgarh, September 25
The Punjab Technical University (PTU) Inter-College Basketball tournament
concluded at RIMT-IET, Mandi Gobindgarh. In men’s category, Global College,
Amritsar, became the champions by defeating Saheed Udham Singh College of
Engineering, Tangori, by six points and in Women’s category, MIMIT, Malout,
beat Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib, by 16
points.
DC lauds NGO’s work
Ludhiana, September 25
Deputy Commissioner Rajat
Aggarwal, while releasing the health and social magazine of Punarjot Eye Bank Society today, appreciated the efforts of the society for eradication of blindness.
Aggarwal, who is also the chairman of District Blindness Control Society, assured all possible help to the society in the noble mission of eye donation.
Farmers to get Rs 60 crore subsidy
Ludhiana, September 25
For purchasing new machinery for agriculture and for proper planning of farmers to decide about the change in rotation of crop-system, the state government has decided to provide Rs 60 crore as subsidy to the farmers. This was disclosed by Manpreet Singh Ayali, MLA, during a district-level Farmer Training Camp held at Mullanpur, today.
Drive against use of drugs, liquor during elections
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, September 25
Residents of the area have announced to launch a coordinated movement against use of drugs and liquor in elections. They declared to support only those candidates who would abstain from consuming or supplying narcotics and drugs during elections.
Byelections for 34 posts of panches on October 20
Ludhiana, September 25
The Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Rajat Aggarwal, has announced the schedule for the byelections of 34 panches on October 20.
State athletics body to conduct trials
Ludhiana, September 25
The Punjab Amateur Athletics Association is going to conduct state-level trials for the selection of the Punjab athletics team for the National Junior Athletic Championship on September 30.
Child labour
I was forced to work as domestic help, says victim
Ludhiana, September 25
The city police formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the allegation of 12-year-old girl that BJP State Mahila Morcha president Reenu Thapper forced her to work as a domestic help.
From schools
Students have a gala time
Ludhiana: While students of the senior wing were busy with their examinations, the primary wing students of Darshan Academy took part in a plethora of activities. The Nursery students did palm painting on the theme of love. Students of Classes I to V recited poems and narrated stories during the morning assembly.
Students paint charts with their hands at Darshan Academy in Ludhiana. A
Tribune photograph
Alzheimer’s Day observed
Ludhiana, September 25
MSc (Nursing) 1st year students of Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), here, observed Alzheimer’s Day by holding an awareness exhibition on the theme ‘Dementia: A journey of caring’ at the medicine OPD of the hospital.
The programme started with a prayer that was attended by Prof Ponnamma R Singh and medical superintendent of the CMCH Kanwal
Masih. Dr Triza Jiwan, Head, Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing, emphasised care of individuals living with dementia, their management and treatment.
— TNS
Head constable, wife booked
Ludhiana, September 25
The Ludhiana police has booked a head constable, working with the vigilance department, and his wife for taking an illegal possession of a house belonging to a non-resident Indian. Meanwhile, the vigilance department has launched a parallel probe in a disproportionate asset case against the head constable, Amandeep Singh.
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The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation seems to have adopted different yardsticks in dealing with
violators. The civic body officials don’t hesitate to take prompt action against persons who install illegal hoardings.
