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5 couples held for immoral activities
Ludhiana, October 22
Stepping up its drive against immoral activities on the occasion of Karva
Chauth, the police raided the Marhaba hotel located near Inter-state Bus Terminus and nabbed five couples who were alleged found in a compromising position.
Police officials with the accused after conducting a raid at a hotel in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu mahajan
Woman ends life after spat over Karva Chauth
Ludhiana, October 22
A 35-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her house in Janta Nagar here today.
Advertising firms flout Motor Vehicle Act norms
Ludhiana, October 22
It seems that the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is in a deep slumber as some private companies are making a quick buck by using mobile vans to display their advertisements on prominent roads of the city. This is not only a violation of the Motor Vehicle Act but, but such advertisements are also banned as per the new advertising policy of the state government.
A mobile advertising van stationed near Rajguru Nagar in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune Photograph
Police martyrs’ families allege discrimination
 Ludhiana, October 22
Discrimination prevails in the Police Department when it comes to offering jobs to the kin of policemen who died in the line of duty.
Commissioner of Police speaks to a woman during the Police Commemoration Day function in Ludhiana on Monday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Karva Chauth celebrated with fervour
Ludhiana, October 22
After week-long preparations for the day, Karva Chauth was celebrated amidst great enthusiasm today.
Festive atmosphere prevailed till past midnight with women and girls getting mehandi applied in Sarabha
Nagar, BRS Nagar, Model Town and other areas of the city.
All dressed up for their
day: Women take part in Karva Chauth celebrations in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Husbands do their bit for fasting wives
Doraha, October 22
“I was sailing on the same boat when I had to skip the dinner with no one to cook, as my better half’s mehndi was in the process of drying,” commented a husband.
“I never feel bad about skipping my dinner as my wife is so enthusiastic about the entire event that her happiness is what really matters to me,” said Satish.
Administration bans sale of crackers in residential areas
Jagraon, October 22
Taking note of the reports of storage and sale of crackers in residential areas, the local administration has strictly banned the sale of crackers in the residential areas of the region. The ban will remain applicable till November 4.
14 more test positive for dengue
Ludhiana, October 22
The health Department has confirmed two deaths due to dengue in Ludhiana here today. One patient belonged to Ludhiana city and the other one belonged to Jagraon area.
Poster making, debate mark Day-II
 Ludhiana, October 22
On second day of the Youth Festival at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), today, the students participated in the events-clay modeling, debate, and poetic
recitation/hass rass.
Students take part in a poster-making competition during the PAU Youth Festival in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Delay in paddy procurement irks farmers
Jagraon, October 22
Resentment prevails among the farming community due to slow paddy procurement at the Jagraon Grain Market, second largest grain market of Asia. The situation is more serious in the grain markets situated in rural grain markets.
Paddy procurement smooth, says DC
Ludhiana, October 22
Deputy Commissioner, Rajat Aggarwal, today informed that paddy procurement is going on in the grain markets of district without any hurdle. According to the press release, issued by DC, the procurement agencies had bought 2,14,846 lakh quintals of paddy till October 21.
Health Dept destroys 5 quintals of sweets
Ludhiana, October 22
The Health Department destroyed five quintal of sweets which were seized from various sweet shops on October 1, here today.
The department had found the sweets unsafe to consume. Aluminum was also used to deco rate the sweets.
Govt seeks suggestions to simplify housing policy
Ludhiana, October 22
The Punjab government seems to have learnt a lesson from its revised policy for regularisation of the unauthorised colonies which failed to yield the desired results even as the extended deadline of October 25, 2013 is round the corner.
Use of fitness applications a craze among residents
Ludhiana, October 22
Use of fitness apps seems to be increasing among residents as people in the city have started using the mobile apps for keeping tabs on their fitness, workout routine as well as diet.
Complete stadium renovation: DC
Ludhiana, October 22
With the announcement of itinerary of 4th edition of World Kabaddi Cup the city is again hopeful for installation of canopies and completion other pending work at Guru Nanak Stadium.
A view of the Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. photo: inderjeet verma
Grow soybean, maize for crop diversification: Expert
Ludhiana, October 22
Inaugurating a 'Soybean Field Day' organised by Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) at Naraingarh village (Fatehgarh Sahib) today, Punjab Farmers' Commission Chairman, Dr GS Kalkat said diversification from paddy-wheat crop rotation is a must to sustain farming in Punjab.
Sufi singer Madan mesmerises crowd
Ludhiana, October 22
A concert by an eminent Sufi scholar and music artist, Madan Gopal Singh, was organised at the Mini Auditorium of Guru Nanak Bhawan, here today. The acclaimed artist performed.
‘Pakistan PM’s statement a conspiracy against India’
Ludhiana, October 22
Reacting on the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif's statement, in which he asked the United States of America to intervene in the Kashmir issue, Maulana Habiab-ur-Rahman
Ludhianvi, Sahi Immam of the Jama Masjid, condemned the Sharif's statement and considered it a conspiracy against India.
Shahi Imam Habiab-ur-Rahman (left) addresses mediapersons in Ludhiana on Tuesday. photo: inderjeet verma
Workshop concludes
Hyper-spectral imaging symposium and workshop organised by Christian Medical College and Hospital
(CMCH) concluded on Tuesday. New technologies and their benefits were discussed on the occasion which included
nano-bio interactions, crop and seed inspection and new technology in cancer research.
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The contractors of public parking lots along the Ferozepur Road are blatantly fleecing the city residents by charging them a flat rate of Rs 30 instead of the per hour charges.
In a new twist to the Ludhiana youth suicide case, the police today registered a case against five persons on the basis of a complaint submitted by the father of the deceased.
