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Woman with symptoms of dengue dies
Samrala, October 12
A 42-year-old woman died of suspected dengue at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana.
30 more test positive
Ludhiana, October 12
More than 30 patients tested positive for dengue in hospitals across the city today.
No festivities for PAU employees
Ludhiana, October 12
The festive season fails to delight the staff of Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU). Reason: The faculty members and the non-teaching staff of the university have not received their salaries yet.
The PAU authorities also have a reason for the delay. The university is yet to receive grant from the state government.
Perturbed at the delay, the Punjab Agricultural University Employees Union has decided to organise rally on Monday.
Woman accuses police of inaction, attempts suicide
Ludhiana, October 12
A married woman attempted suicide by consuming some poisonous substance at Dugri late on Friday evening. She was upset over the alleged police inaction.
City gets Rs 116 cr for regular water supply
Ludhiana, October 12
To make sure that the city gets regular water supply, the state government approved a Rs 116 crore project yesterday. Now that the project has been approved, all sub-urban areas of the city will get the water supply. This was stated by state PWD Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon while laying a foundation stone of the Rs 1.75 crore sewerage project in Sarpanch Colony of Ward No. 12, which falls in the Sahnewal constituency.
Paddy stubble a burning issue
Ludhiana, October 12
In a bid to check the burning of paddy stubble, experts from the Indian Medical Association
(IMA) and Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha (BJGVJ) cautioned farmers against the ill-effects of the practice.
Members of the Indian Medical Association and Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha address farmers in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Police Suvidha Centres in city get poor response
Ludhiana, October 12
The Punjab Government has set up Police Suvidha Centres at various places but has failed to get a good response, courtesy lack of awareness.
A police officer apprises residents of the services being provided at the Suvidha Centres in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
False promises anger ASHA workers
Ludhiana, October 12
Fed up with false promises, ASHA workers today held a protest at Mini-Secretariat.
ASHA workers hold a protest outside the residence of MP Manish Tewari; and
(right) a protester argues with the police in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
ESIC employees' stir continues
Ludhiana, October 12
The ESIC employees' protest entered the second day today.
The ESIC employees raise slogans against the authorities
in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Toll tax on NH1 opposed
Ludhiana, October 12
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of Punjab has filed a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution in the Punjab And Haryana High Court requesting it to take cognisance of the condition of the NH1 and stay the collections made by Contractor Firm.
Child handed over to NGO
Ludhiana, October 12
Following the Deputy Commissioner's orders, the district social security officer today instructed the authorities of Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital to hand over the abandoned girl child to Swami Ganganand Bhuriwale International Foundation
Dham, an NGO in Talwandi Khurd.
The abandoned girl child being handed over to the office-bearers of the NGO in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Social organisations face opposition
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 12
Office-bearers and activists of social and religious organisations have accused owners and managers of commercial establishments of allegedly opposing their gesture of setting up free camps,
langars, and chabeels during fairs and other social occasions.
Social activists organise chabeel in Mandi Ahmedgarh. A Tribune photograph
Welfare society to launch magazine in the memory of martyrs soon
Ludhiana, October 12
A magazine will be launched in the memory of Shaheed Sukhdev. This was disclosed by Vishal
Nayyar, grandson of Shaheed Sukhdev, while addressing a press conference here today. He said that this will be a monthly magazine and will be dedicated to martyrs.
Vishal Nayyar (third from right) along with other office-bearers of the Amar Shaheed Sukhdev Welfare Society in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Indeerjeet Verma
Hindi poetry book released
Ludhiana, October 12
A Hindi poetry book titled, ‘Chup ka Geet’ was released at a literary function organised by Adeeb International, Sahil Cultural Academy, at Guru Nanak Bhawan on Saturday. The book has been written by Jaspreet Kaur
Falak. Dr Surjit Patar presided over the function.
Their hard work glitters on ramp
Ludhiana, October 12
Models sashayed down the ramp, showcasing the creations of INIFD students.
Police, chemists join hands to combat drug addiction
Doraha, October 12
The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Payal, Balwinder Singh Bhikhi, today held a meeting with chemists of Payal, Maloud and Doraha area and sought their assistance in fighting the rising drug menace.
‘109 outreach centres by Jan’
Macchiwara, October 12
Following the directions of the Punjab government, as many as 109 outreach centres will be set up across the state by the month of January, next year. This was stated by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Ludhiana, Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh, while laying the foundation stone of an Outreach Centre, to be constructed at the Macchiwara police station.
Dance drama highlights women’s plight
Ludhiana, October 12
A dance drama to depict the plight of women was performed at Guru Nanak Bhawan last evening. Titled 'The Changing Facets of
Durga', the drama was organised by Shobhanya Kala Kendra. Different dance forms including
Kathak, Bharat Natyam, Tandav and contemporary style were used to showcase the changing status of women in Indian society.
Artistes of Shobhanya Kala Kendra perform dance drama ‘Changing facets of Durga’ at Guru Nanak Bhawan on Saturday. tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Ramlila artistes enthrall audience
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 12
Artists of Trimurti Kala Manch and Bhartiya Mahavir Dal, staging Ramlila concluded the act at MGMN Senior Secondary School here today.
Schools celebrate Dasehra
Ludhiana, October 12
To mark the victory of good over evil, as well as to promote knowledge of Indian culture, Dasehra was celebrated at Bhartiya Vidya Mandir with great
fervour. Many activities were organised to acquaint the students with their rich culture and heritage. The programme started with the invocation of Goddess Durga with the melodious rendition of bhajan by Tanya Kundra of grade XII.
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5-gm smack seized, 1 held
Samrala, October 12
The Samrala police has arrested an alleged drug peddler and seized 5 gram of smack from his possession. The accused has been identified as Sukhdev Singh, a resident of Manki village.
Man booked for fraud
Ludhiana, October 12
The police has booked a Delhi resident in a cheating case. The accused, Charanjit Singh, duped a city resident of Rs 10
lakh.
Patiala, Sangrur begin campaign with win
Ludhiana, October 12
Teams from Patiala, besides Muktsar,  Amritsar and Ajitgarh in the boys U-19 category while those from
Sangrur, Gurdaspur and Fatehgarh Sahib in the girls' section recorded victories in handball on the opening day of the 59th Punjab State Inter-District School Games being held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Punjab Agricultural University.
Players in action during the Punjab State Inter-District School Games in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Sub-junior softball tournament from Oct 14
Ludhiana, October 12
The 15th edition of the Punjab State Sub-Junior Softball Championship for boys and girls will be held at Guru Nanak Stadium on October 14 and 15.
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A fleet of 40 new buses is likely to be added to the Ludhiana City Bus Service. Officials said the buses would reach the city by mid-November.
The buses would ply on eight routes.
