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eviction notices
Farmers hold lok panchayat, block traffic
Machiwara/Koom Kalan, September 29
Thousands of local farmers today held a lok panchayat and blocked traffic on the Koom Kalan road in protest against the threats of their eviction from land which they had made fertile with their hard work.
Former MLA Tarsem Jodhan and other leaders during a lok panchayat at Koom Kalan on Sunday. A
Tribune photograph
PYKKA scheme
Non-release of funds hits rural games
Ludhiana, September 29
Owing to the lack of funds under the Centre-sponsored scheme, Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA), the Sports Department has failed to conduct the block and inter-block (district)-level tournaments of rural games.
8 dengue cases reported
Ludhiana, September 29
As many as eight cases of dengue have been reported from different hospitals. These included five cases from Ludhiana district, one each from Salim Tabri, Phullanwal, Dugri, Model Gram, Tibba Road. These patients are under treatment at the DMC.
Mega cancer camp ends amid strict vigil
Ludhiana, September 29
Following yesterday's incidents of pickpocketing at Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital during the world's largest cancer screening camp, the Health Department remained extra vigilant today and deployed its own employees to keep a watch on miscreants.
An expert examines the X-ray scan of a patient at a cancer detection camp in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet
Verma
No salaries for mid-day meal staff
Ludhiana, September 29
Cooks and helpers, working under the Mid-Day Scheme in Punjab, had not been paid salaries since February 2013. Sore over the apathetic attitude of government in redressing their grievances, the workers, at last, approached trade unions to intervene.
Mid-day meal workers protest against the government at Chatar Singh Park in Ludhiana
on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
24,400 new voters on poll lists
Ludhiana, September 29
Over 24,400 new voters have filled the forms in the district in last 20 days during the amendment procedure of the electoral rolls being carried out following the directions of the Election Commission of India.
AS Pannu (right), Commissioner, Patiala Division, addresses officials and representatives from political parties at the Bachat Bhawan in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Alert man helps identify vehicle thieves
Ludhiana, September 29
An alert man found his stolen motorcycle and helped the police in identifying a vehicle-lifter gang.
Mini marathon marks World Heart Day
Ludhiana, September 29
To mark the World Heart Day, different hospitals of the city organised numerous events.
SPS Apollo Hospital organised Apollo Dil ki Daud - a mini marathon at Guru Nanak Stadium. Large number of people including senior citizens, patients, doctors and hospital associates participated in the marathon.
Residents participate in mini marthon ‘Dil ki Daud’ organised by SPS Apollo Hospital to mark World Heart Day. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
New Sangrur DC to focus on welfare schemes
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 29
Dr Indu, Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur, aims at roping in office-bearers and activists of social, religious and educational organisations for getting government welfare schemes implemented in letter and in spirit. More privileged groups and families will be mobilised to help members of the lower strata of society.
Price watch
Weeks on, no let-up in veggie prices
Ludhiana, September 29
Many weeks have passed but people are still waiting for the prices of vegetables to come down. Onion is still priced between Rs 50 and Rs 60, while tomato prices stand at Rs 40.
“We have come to know that export order of onions had arrived and the prices will come down, but nothing of that sorts happened. Onion is still priced at Rs 60 per kg, and it seems to remain same for the coming months as well,” said Ginni, a homemaker from South City.
Reporters' Diary
SAD-BJP billboards dot Ludhiana
On one hand, civic administration has launched a drive to remove all sign boards, hoardings and unipoles from all parts of the city, after expiry of the advertisement contract, and a new long-term advertisement policy is in process of being formulated as per the guidelines of Punjab government, while on the other hand, huge hoardings and billboards that have been put up at the behest of senior functionaries of the ruling coalition
(SAD-BJP) are dotting the city.
Students develop edible film
Ludhiana September 29
Department of Livestock Products Technology at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has developed the edible films to wrap the food by incorporating degradable components which further has nutritive value.
NSS volunteers vow to fight against social evils
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 29
National Social Service wing of Shanti Tara Girls College, Akbarpur Chhanna, vowed to undertake comprehensive improvement of the Sohian village and educate residents of the area about causes and consequences of social evils including female feticide, dowry system, drug addiction and illiteracy.
Postage stamp on Hindi poet released
Ludhiana, September 29
A postage stamp on noted Hindi poet and writer Pratap Narayan Mishra was released by the Postal Department at a city post office yesterday.
Play ‘Nitya Nithur Duwand’ staged
Ludhiana, September 29
A play titled “Nitya Nithur Duwand” was staged at Balraj Sahni Rang
Manch, Punjabi Bhawan, last evening. The play was staged by a city-based Beehive Theatre Group emphasising on the futility of war.
Ranike stresses on self-employment
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 29
Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike exhorted rural youths to raise their standard of living by seeking self employment through various schemes being launched by the
government.
Expert gives tips on beating stress
Ludhiana, September 29
Marriage is more of adjustment and responsibility rather than just new clothes and celebrations. Young people should be psychologically prepared for entering the institution of marriage so that the transition becomes more balanced and easy for them. This was said by Dr Ravinder Kala, Director of Mind First, a psychological centre, while addressing a gathering here today.
250 orthopaedic surgeons attend conference
Ludhiana, September 29
Punjab Orthopaedics Annual Conference (POACON-2013) under the aegis of the Punjab Orthopaedic Association was held today at the hospital auditorium. Dr SS Gill, Vice-Chancellor, BFUHS, inaugurated the conference.
PAU scientists optimistic about ‘Direct Seeded Rice’ campaign
Ludhiana, September 29
Though the campaign 'Direct Seeded Rice' initiated by the Punjab Agriculture Department and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) got lukewarm response from farmers of Ludhiana but the scientists of Punjab Agricultural University are still optimistic about this technique for sowing the paddy.
from schools
Annual prize distribution function
Ludhiana: The Singal Noble Trust (Regd) celebrated its IV annual prize distribution function. During the function, students of Class I to V securing 95 per cent and above and Class VI to XII securing 85 per cent and above per marks were presented with certificates, trophies and other gifts. Parents' along with their children gathered before time and there was a thrill visible on the faces of prize winners. Patron Dharam Paul Gupta, Vinay Singal and Administrator Kalpana Singal welcomed all the parents.
Two arrested with 31 kg of poppy husk
Ludhiana, September 29
The city police has nabbed two persons from different areas of the city and recovered 31kg of poppy husk from their possession. One of the accused, Manoj Kumar, was nabbed by the Division No 2 police near Manju Cinema, while the other accused Rajat Bansal was nabbed from a road located near the Civil Hospital.
Jalandhar emerge league winners
Ludhiana, September 29
The last league fixture between Jalandhar and Bathinda ended in a 2-2
draw.
A match in progress on the concluding day of the Punjab State Hockey League at PAU in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
GNPS students romp home as champions in skating meet
Ludhiana, September 29
Students of Guru Nanak Public School (GNPS), Sarabha Nagar, who stamped their class yesterday to win 10 titles, continued their dominance today also.
Skaters in action during the 16th Ludhiana District Roller Skating Championship at Leisure Valley Rink on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
International karateka felicitated
Khanna, September 29
International karate player Simmi Batta of Khanna, who has been selected for the World Karate Championship and the Asian Karate Championship, was honoured by the Morning Walkers Football Club,
Khanna, this morning at the Naresh Chander Stadium, here.
Members of the Morning Walkers Football Club honour Simmi Batta at Khanna. A Tribune photograph
Green Land lads pip Jagraon academy in basketball tourney
Ludhiana, September 29
Green Land Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, survived a scare against Guru Hargobind Academy,
Jagraon, before coming out triumphant with a wafer thin margin (14-13) in the boys’ U-14 section on the second day of the Ludhiana District Basketball Tournament being held at the Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
Jashandeep of Green Land School contributed 8 points to steer his team to clinch the cliffhanger, while Inderjot Singh chipped in with 6 points for the losers.
A cager tries to shoot a basket during the Ludhiana district tournament on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Industry reels under rising yarn prices
Ludhiana, September 29
Prices of yarn have gone up by 20 per cent giving a tough time to the knitwear and textile industry.
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Even as the Youth Akali Dal (YAD) has announced a pre-poll offensive against the Congress-led UPA Government, the local YAD leaders are busy preparing for their individual shows of strength during the Ludhiana visit of YAD chief Bikram Singh Majithia on October 1.
