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Laying of foundation stones an eyewash: Cong MLA
Ludhiana, November 9
Even as Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal is to lay foundation stones of several development projects worth more than Rs 700 crore on November 15, but the reality is that other projects whose foundation stones were laid by him in the past still stand incomplete.
A view of the incomplete Indoor Stadium on Pakhowal Road in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
 Social and religious functions
Chaos rules on Domoria Bridge
Ludhiana, November 9
Traffic in the interior city went haywire today as the organisers of some religious and social functions blocked the roads to use the space for holding these
programmes.
A traffic jam near Domoria Bridge in
Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Orders to demolish ex-councillor’s houses
Ludhiana, November 9
The town planning wing of the state government has issued orders of demolition of the houses of a former Congress councillor located in Sarabha
Nagar, here. The councillor’s neighbour had complained that the ex-councillor was illegally running commercial activities from her house.
95 items get F&CC approval
Ludhiana, November 9
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation will be hiring a consultant to deal with the rehri and farhi mafia besides upgrading five fire stations across the city and dairy complex on Hambran Road and Tajpur Road. The consultant will also be helping with the maintenance of Rose Garden and Rakh
Bagh.
Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria (extreme left) conducts the meeting of the Finance and Contract Committee of the MC in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Congress workers must unite, says Manish Tewari
Ludhiana, November 9
The Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Manish Tewari, has asked the Congressmen to unite. He said this while addressing the party workers' meeting here today.
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Sikh identity under threat, says Cheema
Ludhiana, November 9
The tabling of Quebec Charter of Values in the National Assembly of the Canadian province on November 7 threatens the identity of Sikhs living there.
Punjabi apt for penning Haiku: Expert
Ludhiana, November 9
A seminar on Haiku was organised at Punjab Agricultural University by the Young Writers’ Association of the university.
A girl reads a book on Haiku during a seminar at the PAU on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Change in weather sees fall in number of dengue cases across district
Ludhiana, November 9
With the dip in mercury, the number of dengue cases being reported across the district has seen a decline too. After witnessing as many as 23 cases being confirmed in a single day, the data available with the district health department showed a downward trend in recent days. On November 4, 10 cases were reported; on November 5, these stood at 8, and on the following days; i.e. from November 6 to 0, 16, 11, 10 and 12 cases of dengue were reported from different hospitals in the district.
Urologist Dr Aulakh nominated to MCI
 Ludhiana, November 9
Dr Baldev Singh Aulakh, head of transplant surgery department at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, has been nominated as a member of the newly reconstituted Medical Council of India (MCI). A renowned urologist and transplant surgeon, he has won nationwide recognition, both as an accomplished surgeon and for exemplary work in the field of organ donation.
Dr BS Aulakh
expireD blood UNITS
Inquiry report awaited
Ludhiana, November 9
Dr Maninder Singh appointed as inquiry officer for conducting inquiry of expired 32 units of blood at Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital,
Ludhiana, said, “It will take two-three days to conduct complete inquiry. There are more than 30 points on which I will investigate. I hope I will submit the report by Wednesday.”
Bharat Nirman public information campaign begins
Jagraon, November 9
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said awareness about the government policies is the key to the success of these schemes. The Union Minister was speaking during the inauguration of three-day long awareness program Bharat Nirman Public Information Campaign initiated at Government Senior Secondary School, Mullanpur Dakha. The program is being organised by the Press Information Bureau for creating awareness about various government policies.
legal services day
Students share views on legal, human rights
Ludhiana, September 9
National Legal Services Day was celebrated on the premises of Government College for Girls,
Ludhiana, by the Legal Literacy Club and NSS as per the guidance of Gobinder Singh
Matharoo, Sessions Judge-cum-chairman of District Legal Services Authority.
A girl addresses a gathering during the legal literacy seminar in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Spring Dales victorious
Ludhiana: The U-19 cricket team of Spring Dale Senior Secondary School emerged as winner in the group match defeating Green Land School,
Dugri. Green Land won the toss and chose to bat, giving a target of 82 runs. But Spring Dale team chased the target. Ramandeep made 54 runs and bowlers Gursewak Singh took three wickets and Gurkirat Singh contributed in the win by taking 4 wickets for Spring Dales.
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New FM channel
Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting Manish Tewari will be launching FM Gold Studio, at BSNL Office, Transport
Nagar, Ludhiana, tomorrow. According to a press release, "This will enable to create local programmes for
Ludhianaites. Two hour programmes from 9am to 10 am and later 6 pm to 7pm will be broadcast based on local issues. "Music, traffic & weather updates apart from novel information on agriculture, sports, health, heritage, art, culture and literature will also be provided to the listeners.
Drug peddler arrested
Ludhiana, November 9
Following a tip-off, the Division No. 7 police arrested a drug peddler and recovered 20-gm heroine from his possession at EWS Colony yesterday.
Rural games kick off amid fanfare
Ludhiana, November 9
The Punjab State Rural Games for Boys (Under-16) kicked off at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. The chief guest, Pawan Kumar
Teenu, Chief Parliamentary Secretary of Sports and Youth Services and Welfare of SC and BC, took the salute from as many as 2,500 participants, who marched wearing colorful tracksuits.
Punjab Rural games begin: Boys take part in 800m race on the opening day of the Punjab Rural Games (Boys) at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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