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Commuters bear the brunt of outsourced drivers’ strike
Ludhiana, November 13
Residents remained at the receiving end as outsourced drivers and conductors of Ludhiana City Bus Service Ltd continued their indefinite strike today, affecting three bus routes. Due to the strike, 28 of the 50 low-floor buses did not ply.
Drivers and conductors of Ludhiana City Bus Service Ltd hold a protest in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
2 illegal shops come up in residential area
Ludhiana, November 13
The building branch of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is in deep slumber as two illegal shops have come up in a residential area in the posh Sarabha Nagar locality here. The shops have come up overnight opposite the Sarabha Nagar main market and the MC is yet to take any action against the violators.
The illegal shops that have come up right opposite the Sarabha Nagar main market in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Civic body impounds illegal mobile advertising van, files police complaint
Ludhiana, November 13
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has impounded an illegal mobile advertising van and has lodged a police complaint against a private company which operates these vans in the city. The advertising van was parked near the GLADA office on Ferozepur Road and was displaying an advertisement of a realtor.
An illegal mobile advertising van stationed near Rajguru Nagar in Ludhiana. A file photo
Two in police net for bomb hoax
Ludhiana, November 13
The city police has arrested two persons on a charge of making a hoax call to the police control room regarding someone having planted a bomb at the Christian Medical College and Hospital on Monday.
Pillion rider hurt as goods carrier hits scooter near Haibowal
Ludhiana, November 13
A goods carrier hit a two-wheeler near Haibowal here today, injuring the pillion rider who was thrown off the scooter and dragged for a few metres along the road.
Banks fail to release VAT refunds
Ludhiana, November 13
Industry was happy as the pending VAT refunds of the past few quarters have been issued by the department, but this happiness was shortlived as the amount is not being released by the banks. Earlier, traders were making rounds of the department and now they are visiting banks on every other day to know about the status of their cheques.
Area under sugarcane decreasing in state
Ludhiana, November 13
Despite efforts of diversification on part of the state government and its agencies, the area under sugarcane cultivation has been decreasing day by day in absence of any sound policy to promote the crop among farmers. In fact, the state government has sold the land occupied by non-functional sugar mills.
Spreading awareness about rights of girl child
Ludhiana, November 13
His is a "mission possible". That’s his firm belief. Even though Baljeet Singh Gill, physical education teacher at BVM School, knows that waging a war against female foeticide and a whole truckload of gender biases is a tough task, he has initiated a project “Beti” that promises to spread awareness about the rights of the girl child.
Fifteen more test positive for dengue
Ludhiana, November 13
As many as 15 dengue cases were confirmed from Ludhiana today, taking the total number of cases to 850 this season. Out of these 15 cases, 11 are from city, while four are from the rural areas.
Inflation no deterrent for diners
Ludhiana, November 13
Increasing inflation and hike in taxes have failed to deter the spirit of true Ludhianavis as they still love to dine out. Opening of new restaurants every other day is a testimony to the fact that the city residents do not mind loosening the purse strings for a meal or two, once or twice in a month.
Simranjeet Dhillon, Shavinder Sandhu and Jagjot Pangli, co-owners of US-based sub-chain Quiznos. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
INTUC flays state govt for ‘financial mismanagement’
Ludhiana, November 13
The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has flayed the Punjab Government for turning a deaf ear to the genuine pending demands of the workers, while at the same time wreaking havoc on the state economy by gross financial mismanagement.
Commercial property
Owner, tenants at loggerheads
Ludhiana November 13
Tension prevailed near the Bhaiwala Chowk when two groups had a face-off over a commercial property worth crores at the
chowk. According to information, SS Thind, owner of the building, visited the spot and claimed his ownership on the property.
Shopkeepers level allegations against the owner of a property at Bhaiwala Chowk. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Now, excel in sports to get more marks
Ludhiana, November 13
Good news for those students who excel in sports. In the annual examinations, conducted by the Punjab School Education Board, if the students of Classes IX, X and XII, secure first, second or third positions at both state and national level will be given extra marks in aggregate. The step has been taken by the Punjab government, in an attempt to boost sports in state.
PAU to take part in inter-university youth festival
Ludhiana, November 13
A contingent of 40 members from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) is all set to participate in the 29th North-Zone Inter-University Youth Festival 2013-14. The fest will be organised by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi, at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, from November 15 to 19.
Association chief wants all youth to undergo multi-purpose course
Ludhiana, November 13
A seminar on youth welfare was organised at the Pensioners’ Bhawan today by the Punjab Irrigation Retired Engineers Association. They have formed a National Forum for youth welfare. KL Bhargava, president of the association, said there was a dire need for addressing the need for youth welfare in the country.
A member of the Punjab Irrigation Retired Engineers Association speaks during a seminar on youth welfare at the Pensioners’ Bhawan in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Over 10 Cong MLAs ready to join SAD: Majithia
Jagraon, November 13
Punjab Revenue and Public Relations Minister Bikramjit Singh Majithia today claimed that more than 10 Members of Legislative Assembly of the Congress are willing to join the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Majithia stated this while speaking to mediapersons during his visit to Jagraon to condole the death of the mother of a senior journalist of an English Daily.
Differences in SAD come to the fore during Majithia's visit to Jagraon
Jagraon, November 13
Divisions among different fractions of Jagraon unit of Shiromani Akali Dal came to the fore openly during Punjab Revenue and Public Relations Minister, Bikramjit Singh Majithia's, visit in Jagraon today. The divisions in the party became visible when the current and the former party MLAs organised separate functions to welcome the Cabinet Minister within one hour.
Suwidha Centre’s website launched
Ludhiana, November 13
Now, the residents do not need to make rounds of the Suwidha Centre to get details about documents required, fee to be deposited etc as they can get all the necessary information within few seconds, at a just click of the mouse.
Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal launches the website of the Suwidha Centre in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
A Tribune photograph
Prepare for future challenges, CBSE tells school principals
Ludhiana, November 13
Greatest threat to teachers in coming years is from their own students, who will be more tech savvy and digitally-oriented. And the teachers need to realise what exactly should be done to make their students connected more with humans and disconnected with the digital world. This was the aim of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), which held a National Conference on Future Ready Schools-2020 in Amritsar recently.
Stamp released to mark 50th anniversary of CBI
Ludhiana, November 13
A postage stamp on the Central Bureau of Investigation has been released by the postal department. The stamp was released to mark 50th anniversary of India's foremost investigation agency.
children’s day
For several child labourers, it will be just another day
Ludhiana, November 13
Working at the tea stall, where he serves tea, young Vijay starts his day early scurrying across to serve tea in the buildings and offices nearby and the evening ends the same way. He tells his age to be 15 although he looks much younger and he works hard to earn a living, contributing to the family income pool.
from colleges
Punjabi Day
Students and staff members of the Shanti Tara College for Women, Akbarpur
Chhanna, vowed to adopt their mother tongue Punjabi as a major language of communication in their daily life. The oath was taken in response to a call given by the organisers of Punjabi Day that was held on the college campus on Wednesday.
from schools
Teacher honoured
CBSE celebrated National Education Day to mark the birthday of first Education Minister of the Independent India, Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad. Entries from all over India were invited for the same and out of eight zones, 16 teachers were selected for their exemplary and torch bearing contribution in spreading education among the masses especially the under privileged and making a positive difference in their lives.
Robbery bid at ATM
Ludhiana,
November 13
In an attempt of robbery, miscreants damaged an ATM machine at Chaunta village in the Koom Kalan area on the intervening night of November 11 and 12. According to the complainant, Jasdeep Singh, supervisor of the ATM Installation Company, the miscreants used gas cutter to loot the cash. They damaged the ATM machine, but the cash was safe. A case has been registered.
Nine booked for murdering youth
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 13
The Sadar police has booked nine persons for allegedly murdering a youth of Rasulpur village in Sangrur district and injuring four others. Some old rivalry due to land dispute was reported to be reason behind the assault.
Annual athletics meet concludes
Ludhiana, November 13
The two-day annual athletics meet of Gujranwala Guru Nanak Public School, Rose Garden, Civil Lines, concluded today.
Navsharan Singh and Sumanpreet Kaur were declared the best athletes among boys and girls, respectively, in group A, while this honour in group B was bagged by Rajat and Sobat Mann in the boys section and Asawari was declared the best athlete in the girls section.
Sahibzada Ajit Singh hockey meet from December 17
Ludhiana, November 13
The third edition of the All-India Sahibzada Ajit Singh Hockey Champion Trophy-2013 will be organised by the Sports Council of Ludhiana from December 17 to December 23 at Olympian Pirthipal Singh Hockey Stadium, Punjab Agricultural University, here.
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