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Fog continues to hit rail traffic
Ludhiana, December 18
With fog enveloping the region, rail traffic continues to be erratic and trains are running far behind their schedule causing more misery to the passengers in cold weather conditions.
Many long-distance trains were running behind schedule due to dense fog in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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A year of major ups and downs
Ludhiana, December 18
The health department went through many ups and downs this year. A number of dengue cases surfaced in the district. The good part was that the number of cases of gastroenteritis witnessed a decline. The transfer of Senior Medical Officers and Medical Officers triggered a protest. The PCMS doctors went on a strike for a few days.
The burn unit at Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital became operational in November; and (below) chemists closed down shops following police raids at Pindi Street. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
DC visits govt offices
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 18
Taking a serious notice of late arrival of government officials at their work places and unauthorised absenteeism, deputy commissioner, Sangrur, Dr Indu has warned the erring officials against this.
Modi undemocratic: State Congress chief
Machhiwara, December 18
Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa has said the country can face another partition if BJP Prime
Minist-erial candidate Narinder Modi came to power in the country.
Income-Tax surveys conducted
Ludhiana, December 18
The Income Tax Department today conducted surveys at two groups. Directions were issued by Com of IT (CIT I) BB Nanavati.
Recovery of user charges not on LIT's priority list
Ludhiana, December 18
Strange are the ways of the working of Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT). If the information provided by LIT authorities under the Right to Information Act is any indication, the arrears of user charges (water and sewerage charges) in various colonies developed by the Trust keep mounting while no apparent efforts are being made to effect recovery.
Ganda Nullah project hangs fire
Ludhiana, December 18
Ever since the project to cover Ganda Nullah passing through the city was started, it has courted one controversy or the other. The current status of the project is that its delayed and has jumped several deadlines. And now with politicians from the Bharatiya Janta Party, the Shiromani Akali Dal as well as the Congress staking claim to the project, it might get delayed further.
Debris and garbage dumped alongside Ganda Nullah in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Auction of vanity numbers: 0001 fetches
Rs 4 lakh
Ludhiana, December 18
The District Transport Department conducted an auction of vanity numbers at Bachat Bhawan today. District Transport Officer Anil Garg, along with other officials, conducted the auction in the PB 10 DU series.
Politics mars stone-laying ceremony of school
Ludhiana, December 18
The occasion was the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the school for meritorious and poor students at SCD Government College, but like any other political leader, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal did not miss any opportunity to attack the government at the Centre while addressing teachers and students.
Authorities cover empty chairs by putting tent at SDC Government College in Ludhiana on Wednesday; and (right) Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the school for poor and meritorious students. Tribune Photos: Himanshu mahajan
Education dept told to clear grants by December 31
Doraha, December 18
Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka assured the office-bearers of Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers’ Union (PCCTU) to initiate dialogue on pension scheme at the earliest. He also assured a prompt review of the API score for the college teachers.
Schools, colleges asked to keep tab on acid in labs
Ludhiana, December 18
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate, KS Mahi, has asked school and college authorities to maintain a register regarding the use of acid in laboratories. This was done keeping in mind the rising incidents of acid attack and to keep a tab on the sale of acid in market despite ban orders.
Pass TET before merger, minister tells teachers
Ludhiana, December 18
Education Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka today stated that as per rules, teachers will have to clear the Teachers' Eligibility Test
(TET) before the merger of aided schools with government schools.
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Gujarat govt lures local hand tools industry
Ludhiana, December 18
Local hand tools and auto component industry is looking for greener pastures in Gujarat. Recently, during an exhibition organised by the Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertaking (CICU), the Gujarat government exhibited a stall and gave proposals to the local industry for setting up their units in Gujarat.
Jawed Habib unveils book on hair yoga
Ludhiana, December 18
December brings in the winter season when hair needs utmost care. This was stated by hair expert Jawed Habib while addressing a session yesterday in the city.
Machine tool makers attend panel discussion
Ludhiana, December 18
A panel discussion ‘Manufacturing Manthan’ was organised by Ludhiana Machine Tool Industries (ALMTI) and Consortium of Ludhiana Machine Tools Manufacturers (CLMTM).
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PWD Minister's kin shot dead
Ludhiana, December 18
In an apparent case of revenge killing, a 32-year-old murder convict and relative of PWD Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, was shot dead at Jhande village near Baddowal today.
Man hit by cop’s car, killed
Ludhiana, December 18
Heavy fog is taking its toll and leading to frequent road accidents. In the latest incident, Ashwani Kumar posted at the Munshi Kotwali police station was booked in a hit-and-run case.
Thieves decamp with cash, gold
Ludhiana, December 18
Thieves struck at the house of an industrialist in the Maya Nagar near Ghumar Mandi and decamped with cash, gold ornaments, valuables and home appliances worth lakhs of rupees.
Industrialist Minku shows the ransacked room in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
Youth booked for abducting girl
Khanna, December 18
The Khanna police have registered a case of abduction into the alleged disappearance of a minor girl of Jaspalon village.
Man arrested for molestation
Ludhiana, December 18
The Jodhewal police have arrested a person for molesting and threatening the owner of a beauty parlour in the Sunder Nagar area. A case under Sections 354, 506 of the IPC and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act has been registered. The incident occurred on December 13. The victim said the accused barged into the office and molested her.
1,765 plastic string rollers confiscated
Ludhiana, December 18
Three teams constituted by the Deputy Commissioner, Rajat Aggarwal, comprising officials from the district administration, police and an NGO, conducted raids at several places and confiscated 1,765 plastic string rollers from different shops. About 1,200 strings were confiscated from Bittu Packing Nim Wala Chowk, 65 string rolls from Sharma Fireworks and 500 string rollers from Laddoo Patang Shop.
 Robbers attack octogenarian
Ludhiana, December 18
Armed robbers attacked an octogenarian and decamped with uncounted cash and valuables from his house in Prem Nagar near the Field Gunj area.
Relatives of Amir Singh (inset) gather outside his house in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photos
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