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NGO gives ‘gift of life’ to ailing kids
Ludhiana, December 28
Giving someone a "gift of life" is perhaps the noblest act. A city-based non-government
organisation, Rotary Club Greater (Ludhiana), in collaboration with the Christian Medical College and Hospital, has given new lease of life to children suffering from congenital heart diseases by getting them operated free of cost.
Boy Mohit with surgeon HS Bedi (right) and office-bearers of the Rotary Club Greater, Ludhiana. a file photograph
No stopping axing of trees
Jagraon, December 28
At a time when serious concerns are being raised over the issue of global warming and deteriorating environment, practice of illegal axing of trees is going unchecked alongside Abohar Branch of Sirhind Feeder Canal in Jagraon area.
One of the several trees axed alongside the canal near Jagraon. A Tribune Photograph
MP dispels rumours of his exit from Cong
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 28
Accusing local SAD leaders of misguiding residents through false propaganda, MP from Fatehgarh Sahib Sukhdev Singh Libra said latest list of office bearers of the Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee, according to which he has been nominated as permanent invitee, should be enough to bring an end to rumours about his leaving the party.
Teachers’ union meets officials
Ludhiana, December 28
A delegation of Government School Teachers' Union headed by the president Balkar Valtoha and general secretary Jagmel Singh Pakhowal, met DPI secondary, DPI elementary and DGSE, at Chandigarh yesterday.
Lakkar Bridge to open in Feb
Ludhiana, December 28
One side of the Lakkar Bridge will be opened for vehicles in February next year. The work on erecting steel girders has been completed on one side, measuring 70
metre, and now girders will be erected on the other side of the bridge in a phased manner.
Workers erect steel girders on the Lakkar Bridge in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
ADC’s appointment hangs fire
Jagraon, December 28
Appointment of an Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) at Jagraon, as promised by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh
Badal, still seems to be a distant dream for the residents.
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Candidates discuss questions after appearing for teachers’ eligibility test (TET) at the Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan P2
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Award for scientists
Ludhiana, December 28
Dr DM Kadam and Dr DN Yadav, senior scientists at the Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana, have received IFCON 2013 best poster award.
State-level convention on January 5
Jagraon, December 28
The Joint Sangharsh Committee formed to protest against property tax imposed by the SAD-BJP government on urban properties has decided to intensify the stir in coming days. The decision in this regard was taken during a meeting here today.
Maksudran sarpanch, panches join SAD
Doraha, December 28
Bir Balraj Singh, general secretary of the Youth Congress in Doraha block and sarpanch of Maksudran village, has joined Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) along with other elected
panches.
SAD members welcome Maksudran sarpanch Bir Balraj Singh into the Akali fold. A tribune photograph
15,000 appear for TET in district
Ludhiana, December 28
About 15,000 candidates from Ludhiana district appeared for the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET), which was conducted today. Over 40 centres were made in the district. District Education Officer (Secondary), Paramjit Kaur Chahal said the examination was conducted smoothly. "I have visited many centres today and the exam was conducting peacefully," she added. Video recording was done by the department for transparency.
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3 booked in separate cases at Mandi Ahmedgarh
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 28
Three persons, including a woman, were booked under various sections, in three separate cases. Two of them were arrested.
Youth held with heroin
Jagraon, December 28
The Jagraon police arrested a youth and allegedly seized 4 gram heroine from him. The accused identified as Vikas Verma of Jagraon was arrested from Jhansi Rani Chowk during a routine checking by the police past night.
SAI trainees prove their mettle at global meets
Ludhiana, December 28
Trainees of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Ludhiana, have proved their mettle in various international competitions in the current session.
Athlete Bikramjit Singh gets a rousing welcome on his arrival to Ludhiana after competing in an international meet. A File photograph
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