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LIT to start work on multi-storeyed flats soon
Ludhiana, January 10
With technical approval for the final design and drawings of the proposed 8.8-acre multi-storeyed residential complex, Atal Apartments, in Shaheed Karnail Singh Nagar on Pakhowal Road here, having been granted by the Town and Country Planning Department, the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) will soon take up work in hand for the construction of the complex to provide affordable housing facility to city residents.
Rs 11 lakh stolen from Toyota Fortuner
Ludhiana, January 10
A theft and a snatching incident were reported from the Jamalpur area in the city here this evening. In the first incident, unidentified persons took away Rs 11 lakh by smashing the windscreen of a Toyota Fortuner that was parked in Kalra Properties.
MC gets down to management of traffic in city
Ludhiana, January 10
In the wake of chaos prevailing on city roads due to the high volume of traffic and lack of proper regulation and enforcement, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has initiated a comprehensive traffic management plan in close coordination with the city traffic police and traffic management experts.
Traffic jams at Bhadaur House and Deepak Cinema Road in Ludhiana are a common sight. File photos
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Schools unaware of new guidelines
Ludhiana, January 10
In order to strengthen the security system and ensure safety of children, the Central Board Of Education
(CBSE) has made it compulsory for the school buses to have the Global Positioning System (GPS) installed on them.
In the absence of any CBSE circular, school buses continue to ply without the Global Positioning System in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
BKU seeks OBC quota for Jat Sikhs
Ludhiana, January 10
The Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) today sought reservation for Jat Sikhs under the Other Backward Classes
(OBCs) category and remunerative prices for the farm produce to offset the hike in prices of diesel, petroleum products and other inputs.
BKU president Ajmer Singh Lakhowal (extreme left) at a press conference in Ludhiana on Friday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
95.6% turnout in PAU staff union poll
Ludhiana, January 10
The elections of the Punjab Agricultural University Employees Union witnessed 95.6 per cent turnout here today.
The employees with enthusiasm stood in long queues to cast their vote. Employees’ leaders said the timing of the elections and the increased number of contesting groups are the reasons behind the record turnout in union elections.
PAU staff cast their vote on the university campus in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
drug scam
Youth Cong seeks Majithia’s arrest
Ludhiana, January 10
Demanding a CBI probe in the alleged involvement of Bikramjit Singh Majithia in a drug scam, the Youth Congress here today held a protest dharna on Ferozepur Road under the leadership of Deepak
Khandoor, president, Youth Congress, Ludhiana. They also sought the immediate arrest of
Majithia.
Police officials ask Youth Congress workers to lift the dharna on Ferozepur Road in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo:
Inderjeet Verma
Protest against misuse of rape section
Ludhiana, January 10
Several socio-political organisations, including Shiv Sena, Hindu Morach and Anti- Crime and Anti-Corruption Youth Bureau, staged a dharna against the misuse of serious rape Section 376 of the IPC. The delegation, represented by the leaders, handed over a memorandum to the Commissioner of Police and the DC.
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No geysers at PAU hostels
Ludhiana, January 10
During an inspection of the preparations for the National Youth Festival at the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) today, the Deputy Commissioner, Rajat Agarwal, raised concern over the lack of the basic facility of geysers in the hostels.
Interactive session held
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 10
The Community Police Centre today organised a seminar at the police station,
Dehlon.
Ludhiana scan
Lohri celebrated
Members of the Youth Akali Dal celebrated Lohri at an orphanage, being run by SGB International, at Talwandi
Khurd. Members of the party gave away toys, toffees, besides the traditional sweets.
Lohri losing its yesteryear charm, say residents
Ludhiana, January 10
Modernisation has taken its toll on the way Lohri is celebrated in present times. Although it is still celebrated with the traditional bonfire, but now, however, people rejoice the festival along with dancing on modern peppy numbers, said a member of the Niharika Ladies Club where the festival was celebrated today.
Traffic safety week observed
Khanna, January 10
The Khanna district police organised the 25th traffic safety week today. Surinder Pal Singh Oberoi, an NRI, was the chief guest.
Homoeopaths seek new AYUSH doctors for RSBK
Ludhiana, January 10
Homoeopathy and Ayurveda doctors appointed under the NRHM have urged the state government not to depute them for working in the Rashtriya Baal Swasthaya Karyakaram (RSBK).
DC office staff's strike continues
Ludhiana, January 10
Visitors to the Deputy Commissioner’s office suffer today for the third day as the strike by the ministerial staff continued. With the weekend starting tomorrow, no work will be carried on the next two days as well.
PSIEC spends Rs 18 cr on roads
Ludhiana, January 10
The Focal Point Welfare Association today felicitated Shakti Sharma, Chairman, Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation Limited
(PSIEC).
40 kg of poppy husk seized, one held
Jagraon, January 10
The Jagraon police have arrested one alleged drug peddler and seized 40 kg of poppy husk from his possession. The accused has been identified as Jagmail Singh, alias Gaggi, a resident of Dehraka village near Jagraon.
3 suicides reported from city
Ludhiana, January 10
Three persons committed suicide in different parts of the city in past 24 hours.
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