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Fed up with multitasking, docs opt for voluntary retirement
Ludhiana, December 23
Many PCMS doctors are seeking pre-mature retirement as they strongly feel that their job now involves more multitasking than taking care of the patients.
land acquisition
HC relief for residents of PSPCL colonies
Ludhiana, December 23
Residents of Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) colonies in Sarabha Nagar have heaved a sigh of relief as they have got a breather from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the acquisition of land where their houses and offices are located. Taking up a petition against the transfer of land, the High Court has put on notice the state of Punjab, GLADA and the
PSPCL.
SPECIAL OCCASION:
Special children celebrate Christmas at Darpan School in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
RCs: Buyers feel harassed at the hands of dealers
Ludhiana, December 23
The decision of the district Transport Department to ask dealers to provide registration certificates (RCs) to buyers directly has not gone down well with people who allege that getting an RC from the dealers is a Herculean task.
Man killed in road mishap
Ludhiana, December 23
A 30-year-old man, Satinder Kumar Singh, who was on his way to Phillaur, died after he was hit by a sports utility vehicle here
this evening. The incident took place near the Jalandhar bypass.
Man held for attempt to rape 3-year-old
Ludhiana, December 23
A 50-year-old general store owner allegedly attempted to rape a three-year-old girl here today.
The accused, Lal Bahadur Yadav (50), has been arrested by the Focal Point police.
Year 2013 ender
Year of achievements for PAU
Ludhiana, December 23
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) witnessed achievements like release of new crop varieties, upward trend in the enrolment of students, establishment of bio-control laboratories, visits of foreign delegations, strengthening of national and international linkages during the year.
Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal and CM Parkash Singh Badal present the key of a harvesting combine to Pakistan Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif at the PAU in Ludhiana. A file photograph
Winter vacation in govt schools from Dec 25
Ludhiana, December 23
Seeing the severe weather conditions, government schools have declared winter vacation from December 25-January 1 but as far as private schools are concerned, many of them will be closing for winter break either by the end of this year or by early January. Parents feel that keeping in mind the chilly weather, school managements must close the institutions for winter vacation.
City doc gets ‘Outstanding Dentist of the Year’ award
Ludhiana, December 23
Dr Vivek Saggar, a leading dentist and Implantologist of the North India, has won the All-India Famdent ‘Outstanding Dentist of the Year’ award at a function held in
Mumbai.
Dr Vivek Saggar receives the award at a function in Mumbai.
City all set to celebrate Christmas
Ludhiana, December 23
Ludhiana is all set to celebrate Christmas. Not only Churches but also restaurants, clubs and discotheques are gearing up for the celebrations. Most of the hotels are ready to celebrate the Christmas Eve.
Special Christmas dinners and Santa brunches have been rolled out in restaurants and hotels. Live bands are all set to be played in different hotels.
Students of the INIFD celebrate Christmas on the college premises in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Bakeries churn out delicious varieties of cakes for festival
Ludhiana, December 23
The Christmas spirit is engulfing the city and bakeries are all prepared for the occasion. Varieties of cakes, pastries, gingerbread houses and Yule log are dotting the shelves of the bakeries and prompting the customers to buy without having a second thought.
“We are flooded with orders and most of them are plum cakes.
Cakes prepared by a bakery in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Special children have a gala time
Ludhiana, December 23
Innocent joy and smiles marked the Christmas celebrations by special children at Darpan School. The celebrations were organised in collaboration with the Rotary Club Greater.
Make use of facilities, industrialists told
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Dec 23
The chairman of the Punjab Small Industries and Exports Corporation, Shakti Sharma, has urged the owners and managers of the small scale and medium scale industries situated in the rural areas to make the optimum use of expertise and paraphernalia of the corporation for further strengthening the profitability and viability of their units.
from schools
Christmas celebrated with fervour
Ryan International School, Dugri, celebrated Christmas with fun and fervour. Pre-Primary children celebrated the festival by singing carols. A Christmas tree was decorated and put on the lawns. The children sang and danced around the tree. Children made the assembly special by spreading the message of god and singing praise worthy songs in the name of lord.
Tiny tots of Green Land Senior Secondary Public School present an item during the Christmas celebrations in Ludhiana. A Tribune Photograph
Multipurpose machines in demand at expo
Ludhiana, December 23
To tackle the shortage of labour, industry is focusing on the multi-purpose machinery. Many such models have been displayed at the engineering expo under way in the city.
"The problem of labour shortage has been getting worse with each passing day and the only solution to this problem is to replace the labour with machines. Many models displayed by companies at the exhibition help tackle the labour problem," said Manmeet Singh, one of the visitors to the exhibition.
A machine exhibited at the ongoing engineering expo in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
anti-encroachment drive
Mayor plans all-party meeting to check interference
Ludhiana, December 23
Two days after a Ludhiana Municipal Corporation team was attacked by residents of Haibowal, Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria is planning an all-party meeting in order to prevent politicians from obstructing such drives. The Mayor wants to have a consensus on the issue because these encroachments are being removed on the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Schoolchildren made aware of oral hygiene
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Dec 23
A little extra care in oral hygiene and dental care could save a person from falling prey to a stock of pathogens, which could cause serious ailments like gastroenteritis, said Vikas Raj Hind, a dental surgeon.
4-yr-old's death
How safe are slider gates?
Ludhiana, December 23
The death of four-year-old Arjun Rampal, who died after a 400 kg slider gate fell on him, has once again brought to the fore the safety issue of slider gates.
The slider gates are fast replacing the conventional gates, but there have been several complaints regarding these.
Child gets new lease of life
Ludhiana, December 23
The Rotary Club (Greater) has come to the rescue of a four-year-old heart patient who underwent surgery for a heart ailment. Seema, daughter of Ram Naval, who is a physically challenged immigrant from Bihar, was diagnosed with a heart ailment.
Son revives Sant Ram Udasi’s style of singing
Ludhiana, December 23
Following in his father's footsteps, Mohkam Udasi, son of eminent poet Sant Ram Udasi, has presented the revolutionary lyrics of his father in the form of audio album. The Sant Ram Udasi Likhari Sabha and Balvir Datt Memorial Committee, London, have presented an audio album in Mohkam Udasi's voice to promote the revolutionary poetry airing social concerns.
Parties oppose property tax
Jagraon, December 23
Under the banner of the Joint Sangharsh Committee formed to oppose the property tax imposed by the state government, the representatives of various political parties and NGOs took out a rally here today.
3 arrested for LPG pilferage
Ludhiana, December 23
The team of the CIA-II arrested three persons and claimed to have unearthed a racket involving the pilferage of liquefied petroleum gas from LPG cylinders meant for domestic use and their sale it in the market.
Youngster arrested with smack
Samrala December 23
The Bardhalan police have arrested a youth and recovered 7 gm of smack from his possession.
Chowki in charge ASI Jaswant Singh, along with a police party, was patrolling the area when he noticed a youth, who was going on foot, near Dhilwan village. His search yielded 7 gm of smack.
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