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6 from Ludhiana district to be honoured on R-Day
Ludhiana, January 23
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal will honour 10 persons at the Republic Day function to be held on the SCD Government College ground. Of them six are from Ludhiana district.
Auction of vanity nos. cancelled
Ludhiana, January 23
The auction of vanity numbers, scheduled to be held by the District Transport Office on January 27, has been cancelled. These numbers will be auctioned online.
Abortion pills not safe, say experts
Ludhiana, January 23
Abortion pills, which many women take to avoid unwanted pregnancy, can cause complications. Disclosing this, Dr Tapasaya, Professor of Gynaecology at the Christian Medical College and Hospital, said: "Many women and some unmarried girls take these pills for abortion and later on land in the hospital with some complications."
MC gets muscle to remove encroachments
 Ludhiana, January 23
The police authorities had decided to provide 300 policemen to the Municipal Corporation to conduct anti-encroachment drive. Adhering to the High Court directions, MC plans to remove over 1,650 encroachments from all the four zones of the city.
A crowded market in Ludhiana which might get to breathe after the anti-encroachment drive of the MC, which is scheduled to start on January 31. A file photograph
Trade unions’ mass movement enters its 4th day
Ludhiana, January 23
On the 4th day of their ongoing mass movement, the activists of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal on the issue of illegal mining and black marketing of sand and gravel at the mini secretariat here today.
Gosain seeks CBI probe into bogus VAT refunds
 Ludhiana, January 23
Former health minister of Punjab, Sat Pal Gosain and chairman of “Bharichatachar Mitao Morcha” Punjab today asked the Excise And Taxation Department to submit the enquiry report into the alleged Rs 12,000 crore bogus VAT refund at the earliest failing which they will launch a protest agitation against the department.
Sat Pal Gosain addresses media persons in Ludhiana on Thursday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Campaign ends, 65,627 children administered polio drops in city
Ludhiana, January 23
Today was the last day of the pulse polio drive which started on Sunday. A total of 65,627children were administered polio drops during the drive. Dr Sanjeev Hans, district immunisation officer said teams visited 1,40,239 houses on the final day of the drive.
Close shave for woman at PAU
 Ludhiana, January 23
A speeding car heading towards the Canal Bridge bumped into a divider at the Thapar Hall Chowk on the premises of the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) today.
The damaged car at PAU in Ludhiana on
Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Parents allege police inaction
Ludhiana, January 23
Parents of the eight-year-old deceased Pushpa urged the Police Commissioner, Ludhiana, to take a strict action against the murderers of their daughter today.
Increase calcium intake to fight osteoporosis, says expert
Ludhiana, January 23
Patients suffering from Osteoprosis experience more pain and stiffness in their bones and joints during this climate as the person is not able to intake the required amount of Vitamin-D owing to the chilly weather. This was stated by renowned orthopaedician and former principal of DMCH, Dr SC Ahuja.
‘Hot Pot’ favourite with visitors
 Ludhiana, January 23
For the past 28-odd years, ‘Hot Pot’ has rightly earned a stationary spot in the food map of the city.
Food point Hot Pot in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Central team in city
Ludhiana January 23
To inspect the functioning of the Mid-day Meal Scheme, a team from the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) conducted surprise inspections at various schools of the district here today.
Course on Kharif crop
Ludhiana, January 23
A three-day training course on “Cultivation of Kharif crops keeping in view crop diversification” was organised at Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU).
Musical treat for students
 Ludhiana, January 23
Rudra Veena player Baha’ud-din Mohiuddin Dagar and Pakhawaj exponent Chitrangna Agle Reshwal enthralled students at Ramgarhia Girls College today. The programme was held under the aegis of Spic
Macay.
Rudra Veena player Baha’ud-din Mohiuddin Dagar and Pakhawaj exponent Chitrangna Agle Reshwal perform at the Ramgarhia Girls College in Ludhiana on Thursday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Special assembly at KVM City Campus
A special assembly was held at KVM City Campus today. The theme of the assembly was
“Maharashtra.” The students sang shabads in praise of Guru Gobind Singh, performed Ganesh Vandana and presented a Qawwali to mark three decades of
Bollywood. School headmistress Namita Raj Singh presided over the assembly. Speaking on “parenting,” she said, “It is indeed peer-renting.
It means to guide children by being their friend.”
Health awareness programme
Ludhiana, January 23
A group of 34 M.Ed students of the Partap College of Education organised a health guidance and awareness programme at Malakpur village today. The village sarpanch along with residents of the village attended the
programme.
DEATH TRAP: An uncovered pit poses a threat to commuters near the School for the Blind in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Advisory on nitrate poisoning in cows
Ludhiana, January 23
The Animal Disease Research Centre, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU), Ludhiana, issued an advisory for cases of nitrate poisoning in cows and buffaloes. Animals suffering from nitrate poisoning show symptoms of difficult respiration, sub-normal temperature and muscular tremors.
Dyeing units under PPCB scanner again
Ludhiana, January 23
Officials of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) will conduct the inspection of dyeing units from Monday onwards again.
51 patients get a new lease of life
Ludhiana, January 23
As many as 62 joint replacement surgeries were performed on underprivileged patients in the third edition of the philanthropic event, Operation Walk III-2014, at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH).
Employees burn effigy of PSPCL in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, January 23
Responding to a call given by the PSEB Employees Federation (AITUC), employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) held a protest and burnt an effigy of the management at the Grid Maintenance Division.
Former DGP talks of drug-free state
Doraha, January 23
Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) (Jails) Shashi Kant today gave a clarion call to youth of the area to build a drug-free state.
quick reflection: A motorcyclist avoids a pool of water on the road as he rides past a roundabout on the PAU campus. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Industry demands lower VAT
Ludhiana, January 23
After the reduction of value added tax (VAT) on steel from 4.5 per cent to 2.5 per cent, the steel-consuming industry is demanding the same package because failing which it will prove to be a big discrepancy in procedure and taxation.
Units in MLU area to get no-objection certificates
Ludhiana, January 23
The Municipal Corporation has agreed to issue no-objection certificates (NOCs) to the industrial units operating in mixed land use areas of Ludhiana.
Resident threatens to commit suicide
Ludhiana, January 23
Paramjit Singh, a resident of Jammu Colony, has threatened to commit suicide if the power of his shop was not restored and the "excessive" electricity bill was not waived-off by the authorities.
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