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e-trip system: Two traders penalised
Ludhiana, October 13
The Excise and Taxation Department has penalised two traders for failing to upload the details of goods through the e-trip system.
Sources said the traders dealing yarn and steel were caught transporting goods without filing details through the e-trip system.
31 more patients test positive for dengue
Ludhiana, October 13
Thirty-one patients tested positive for dengue today. Eleven of them are from Dugri, Mullanpur, Khanna, Phullanwal, Bharat Nagar Chowk, Vishal Nagar, Gurnam Nagar, Lohara, Rishi Nagar and Sherpur-2 in Ludhiana district.
property tax
450 file returns in 10 days
Ludhiana, October 13
Taking the online route, more than 200 city residents logged on to the MC website, www.mcludhiana.gov.in, to file their property tax returns.
Around 450 residents have filed their returns since October 2, the day the tax was imposed.
NRI woman duped of Rs 1.5 crore
Ludhiana, October 13
The police has booked three persons, including a couple, for duping a 65-year-old US-based NRI woman of Rs 1.5
crore. The accused has been identified as Ashwani Puri, his wife Promila Puri of Vikas Nagar and their accomplice Ved
Parkash.
Dasehra celebrated with pomp and show
Ludhiana, October 13
Dasehra was celebrated with pomp and show across the city. The dusk saw effigies of Ravana, Meghnad and Kumbhakaran burning with the crackling noise of crackers. Hundreds of people gathered at different places to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
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| (Clockwise from top) Residents turn up at a Dasehra
mela; fireworks on display during the celebrations; and artistes dressed as Lord Rama and Lakshmana watch as Ravana's effigy is set on fire at the Daresi Ground in Ludhiana on
Sunday; Evil dead: Effigies of Ravana and Meghnad up in flames at Daresi Ground in
Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
‘Jhankis’ display ideals, teachings of Lord Rama
Dehlon/Mandi Ahmedgarh/ Raikot/Payal, October 13
Vijayadashmi, which marks the triumph of good over evil, was celebrated with fervour at various localities of this area falling under the jurisdiction of Ludhiana and Sangrur districts.
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Ramlila artistes amuse audience during mock battle
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Jagraon, October 13
Dasehra was celebrated amid fun and fervour at the Old Grain Market of
Jagraon. Artistes playing the characters of Lord Rama, Laxmana, Hanuman, Ravana and others kept the audience amused during a mock battle between the forces of Lord Rama and Ravana before burning the effigies of
Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad.
Effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakarna and Meghnad being burnt in
Jagraon. A Tribune photo |
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Here, prayers are offered to Ravana
Doraha, October 13
While the effigies of Ravana were set on fire today, the Dubey family of Payal worshipped the ten-headed demon king. They regard him to be their mighty god, who, if worshipped and revered on
Dasehra, will stand by them through all thick and thin.
UCPMA to form youth club
Ludhiana, October 13
For providing a single platform to the young budding entrepreneurs, United Cycle and Parts Association
(UCPMA) will be forming a youth club. The main aim of forming the youth club will be to gather the youth at one stage so that they can share new ideas and ideology. |
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| The newly elected office-bearers of the Core Committee of the United Cycle and Parts Association in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
MCPI opposes new taxes, hike in railway fare
Ludhiana, October 13
The Marxist Communist Party of India - United (MCPI) has flayed hike in railway fares and the proposed hike in price of cooking gas cylinder. It has also lambasted the SAD-BJP government in Punjab for imposition of property tax on the urban population.
Fad: Technology geeks excited over emergence of watch phones
Ludhiana, October 13
With many mobile phone companies announcing watch-phones along with their handsets, it has excited technology enthusiasts and tech-geeks in the city.
“It is fantastic that mobile phones are bringing back the watches.
teachers’ demands
Mixed response to Education Minister’s statement
Ludhiana, October 13
Punjab Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka assurance to the representatives of the 20 various teacher’s unions including Punjab Teachers Association, Government School Lecturer association, Government School Head Master Association and Master Cadre Union etc. that the state government would give due consideration to all of their legitimate demands has received a mixed response.
BSP workers block NH1
Ludhiana, October 13
Missionary workers of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) held a protest and blocked the National Highway-I for around 20 minutes at the Jalandhar Bypass here today. The missionary workers led by Ramanjeet Laly have been observing hunger strike for the past five days, demanding reservation in tenders in the government contracts for the economically backward section. |
Activists of the BSP hold a protest on the NH1, Jalandhar bypass, on Sunday.
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Keep stress at bay, says expert
Doraha, October 13
“The need of the hour is to manage the traffic of the mind which keeps one on toes these days. It is possible only by de-cluttering and
synchronisation. These words were expressed by Dr Gursaran Sidhu, a medical expert from
Dorah, while interacting with the volunteers of the NSS camp at Guru Nanak National College Doraha today.
Dr Gursaran Sidhu examines a volunteer during an NSS camp at GNN College in Doraha on Sunday.
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Creating awareness through fests
Ludhiana, October 13
Though the college and universities organise youth festivals to develop the creativity and explore the artistic talent of students but the themes of art items often have a message for the change in the society.
Youngsters sensitise residents against social evils during a youth fest in
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Former BJP MLA passes away
Ludhiana, October 13
Former BJP MLA Harish Bedi died at a private hospital following a cardiac arrest this morning. Harish Bedi (56) had returned home after attending a religious function. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
Eye bank inaugurated
Ludhiana, October 13
Sankara Eye Hospital today inaugurated an eye bank. It was established after the hospital got license for operating an eye bank. Renowned cornea surgeon, Dr Mukesh
Aggarwal, has taken over as the director of eye bank said, "This latest addition to Sankara Eye Hospital facility will allow the hospital to do more better service for the community."
60-yr-old man dies in road mishap
Ludhiana, October 13
A 60-year-old man died after falling from a bike in the Kailash Nagar Chowk in Salem Tabri here today.
The victim has been identified as Vipan Kumar. He was returning home along with his son, Vikas, on a bike after finishing his work from a factory unit in New Azad Nagar.
Budding singer dies in road mishap
Ludhiana, October 13
A budding singer, Sachin (30), from Chawni area died in a road mishap in Hoshiarpur during the wee hours here today. Sachin was going to Hoshiarpur to perform at a Jagran.
reporters’ diary
Technology sweeps decades old tradition
With the passage of time changes have also erupted in our customs and rituals also. Earlier Ramlila was staged in different localities and people use to eagerly wait for the show every evening. Women use to wind up their work early so that they do not miss any episode of the
Ramlila. Entire family used to go for watching Ramlila.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Teachers' delegation meets Education Minister
A delegation of Punjab-Aided School Teachers and Other Employees Union met Sikandar Singh
Maluka, Education Minister. "Our demand of merger was strongly raised by our state president, Gurcharan Singh Chahal during the meeting and the minister has also agreed to it.
FROM COLLEGES
Durga Ashtami celebrated
Ludhiana: "Durga Ashtami" was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour at GMT College of Education. President S Kashmir Singh Thind and Surinder Kaur Thind enlightened the “jyot”. Students recited devotional songs and
'Dandiya Rass' was played.
Gambling racket busted, 7 arrested
Ludhiana, October 13
The Division No. 6 police nabbed seven persons from Shivaji Nagar and claimed to have busted a gambling racket. The police has recovered Rs 29,000 from the possession of the accused.
handball meet
Faridkot,
Jalandhar, Bathinda, Ludhiana hog limelight in league matches
Ludhiana, October 13
On the second day of 59th Inter-District School Games, teams from Taran Tarn besides
Faridkot, Jalandhar, Bathinda and Ludhiana recorded victories in handball competitions. The Punjab State Inter District School Games being held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Punjab Agricultural University campus. |
Players vie for the ball during a match of the 59th Punjab State Inter District School Games on the PAU campus,
Ludhiana, on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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