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Civic body to start from scratch
Ludhiana, January 28
The three-member panel of chief engineers has mooted the re-tendering of the Ferozepur Road project.
GLADA nets Rs 3.72 crore
Ludhiana, January 28
The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) today sold five residential plots in Urban Estate,
Dugri, Phase II, for Rs 3.72 crore.
pretty woman: Students tap feet during an athletics meet at GCG College in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Court asks FSL to submit viscera report
Panchkula, January 28
Months after the murder of the sister-in-law of Ludhiana Superintendent of Police Manohar Lal, the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Madhuban, is yet to submit the viscera report of the victim.
Austerity bug bites MC
Ludhiana, January 28
The Municipal Corporation is going in for fuel rationing. This will help it overcome financial crisis.
25-year-old youth found dead in fields
Ludhiana, January 28
A 25-year-old youth was found dead in the fields of Jhabewal village near Chandigarh Road this morning.
The deceased was identified as Sarabjit Singh. Residents of the village spotted the body and informed the police.
Better Ludhiana traffic
Road safety begins with self-discipline
 Ludhiana, January 28
One needs to have a brave heart for travelling on the 18-km stretch from Jagraon Bridge to
Mullapur. It tests the driver’s skills, as one needs to be careful to avoid a head-on collision with an oncoming vehicle.
Commuters argue with a bus driver after it rammed into a stationary car at Bhai Bala Chowk in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
TET teachers, state govt at loggerheads
Ludhiana January 28
Around 17,000 Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) passed unemployed candidates have become bone of contention for the state government. The unemployed graduates, who passed the teacher eligibility test in recent years, are now organised under the TET Passed Unemployed Teachers Union.
Expert from World Bank visits city
 Ludhiana, January 28
Dr Kapil Gupta, an expert from the World Bank, today visited the city to conduct a study on providing solution to the waterlogging problem. The expert accompanied by the officials of the Municipal Corporation (MC), including XEN Ravinder
Garg, and SDE Ekjot Singh visited many areas and witnessed points responsible for floods in the city.
Dr Kapil Gupta from the World Bank in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Info panel issues notice to Jagraon SDM
Jagraon, January 28
The State Information Commission, Punjab, has issued a notice to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Jagraon, for allegedly failing to provide information, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, to an RTI activist.
PAU college postpones convocation
Ludhiana, January 28
The College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, PAU, has postponed the annual convocation and prize distribution function.
From Schools
Quiz
An Inter-House general knowledge quiz was organised by the humanities forum of the middle section at Kundan Vidya
Mandir. Each team comprised of four participants. The function was presided over by headmistress Namita Raj Singh. Gandhi House won the first prize followed by, Nehru House and Tagore House.
Students of Guru Nanak Public School spread traffic awareness in Ludhiana.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Air officer from city feted
New Delhi, January 28
Air Marshal Daljit Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, has been conferred Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) by the President for his meritorious service.
Agriculture students come on a common platform
 Ludhiana, January 28
The All-India Agricultural Students’ Association (AIASA) started a membership drive on the Punjab Agricultural University campus.
PAU students with members of the All-India Agricultural Students’ Association in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Illegal sale of acid to invite action: SDM
Ludhiana, January 28
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Ludhiana (West), Kuljeetpal Singh Mahi asked all the officers to perform their duties honestly to check the illegal sale of acid so that the orders of Supreme Court of India could be implemented properly.
Petrol pump owners demand reduction of VAT
Ludhiana, January 28
The Petrol Pump Dealers Association Punjab (PPDAP), at a conference held here today, asked the Punjab Government to reduce VAT from petroleum prices.
Dr Mittal is chairman of Social Welfare Organisation
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 28
Dr Rajinder Mittal has been elected as the chairman of the Social Welfare Organisation (SWO) for the third consecutive term.
Residents threaten to boycott elections
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 28
Residents of Nagal village in Ludhiana district have threatened to boycott next elections in case roads leading to the village were not constructed/repaired at the earliest.
Sons to carry father’s baton
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 28
On the occasion of the bhog ceremony of social worker Mohan Singh Grewal, the family of the deceased announced to continue working for the welfare of the villagers by contributing towards improving the condition of the roads connecting the Kilaraipur village to other areas.
BUSINESS NEWS
The Yamaha Children Safety Programme (YCSP), initiative by Yamaha Motor India Sales Pvt Ltd
(YMIS), conducted its first session in Ludhiana, on Tuesday.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Lecture
The associate medical director, Mayo Clinic, USA, Dr Charles B Rosen, delivered a lecture on ‘Liver transplantation in bile duct cancer’, at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) on Tuesday.
15 gm of smack seized
Samrala, January 28
The Samrala police have claimed to have arrested a youth and recovered 15 gm of smack from his possession. The accused has been identified as Tarsem (18), a resident of Ward No. 9,
Samrala.
71st Annual Athletics Meet declared open
 Ludhiana, January 28
Beant Kaur came out triumphant in the 800m race on the opening day of the 71st Athletics Meet at the Government College for Girls here today.
Students take part in a race during the 71st Annual Athletics Meet of the Government College for Girls in Ludhiana on
Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Wrestlers to slug it out for top honours
Ludhiana, January 28
Top wrestlers from across the country will be seen in action during the 2nd Bharat Kesari Wrestling Competition scheduled to be held at Sabzi Mandi ground on Hambran road here from February 9.
Deepin leads KVM to an easy win
 Ludhiana, January 28
Deepin Chitkara excelled with bat and ball to lead Kundan Vidya Mandir (KVM), Civil Lines, to an easy win against GMT Public School, Jalandhar bypass, by 10 wickets on the second day of the (U-16) Inter-School Tournament of the Coca Cola Cricket Cup being organised by the Ludhiana District Cricket Association under the aegis of the Punjab Cricket Association at Nankana Sahib Public School, here today.
A player hits a shot during the Inter-School Cricket Tournament for the Coca-Cola Cup at Nankana Sahib Public School in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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