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House tax inspector, aide caught taking bribe
Ludhiana, February 3
Harvinder Singh, House Tax Inspector of Zona-A, along with Balwinder Singh, a helper at the building branch in Zone-A, was caught red-handed by the Vigilance staff while they were accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000.
The two accused in the custody of Vigilance sleuths in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Acid attack victims join hands to get justice
Ludhiana, February 3
Instead of simply surrendering to their fate, these acid attack victims have joined hands to face the reality and make society aware that they must not suffer alone and the guilty must be punished severely.
Acid attack victims along with the members of an NGO. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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MC to issue orders
Ludhiana, February 3
The Municipal Corporation will issue orders to the local mall owners, asking them to be "sympathetic" towards senior citizens, physically challenged persons or those suffering from ailments when it comes to stopping vehicles near the entrance.
inflated power bills
Residents block road for 5 hours
Amloh, February 3
Residents of Majri village, 1 km from here, blocked traffic on the Amloh-Khanna road for five hours today in protest against the enhanced power bills issued by the Punjab State Power Corporation (PSPC).
3 cases of snatching in 24 hrs
Ludhiana, February 3
Three incidents of snatching have been reported in the city in the last 24 hours.
Two snatchers, with their faces covered, snatched a mobile phone and Rs 1,000 from a motorcyclist at Sandhu
Nagar.
World Cancer day today
Once cancer patients, now they lead normal life
Ludhiana, February 3
They got the biggest shock of their life the moment they were diagnosed with cancer. But after undergoing timely and regular treatment, they have come out of the grasp of this deadly disease and are leading a normal life.
proposed hike in power tariff
Industrialists boycott public hearing
Ludhiana, February 3
Terming the public hearing by the chairperson of Punjab Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC), Romila Dubey, on the proposed hike in the power tariff as farce, a section of industrialists boycotted the proceedings conducted in the conference room of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) here today.
Residents want end to traffic woes
There should be smooth flow of traffic on the roads leading to hospitals. There are times when delay in getting medical aid proves fatal for a patient. The Administration should restrict the entry of heavy vehicles on the congested roads in the inner areas of the city. The road leading to the Christian Medical College and Hospital
(CMCH) is narrow and encroached upon by shopkeepers and vendors.
Marriage dispute cell ‘a nuisance’
Ludhiana, February 3
The frequent fights and hurling of abuses among family members of the strained couples outside the Marriage Dispute Redressal Cell near Lakkar Bridge has become a nuisance for area residents.
Though, the police claim that Surinder Arora's death was a stray incident, but ugly fights and hurling of abuses have become a matter of concern.
Villagers block highway
Jagraon, February 3
Scores of villagers, including several women, blocked the Jalandhar-Barnala highway for over an hour. The local police had to divert the traffic to alternate routes for the convenience of commuters. Those visiting Jagraon were the worst hit due to the blockade.
Protesters stage a dharna on a highway in Jagraon on Monday. A
Tribune photograph
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Lack of funds, poor infrastructure responsible for setback to AYUSH, says association
Ludhiana, February 3
The alleged lackadaisical attitude adopted by the government is to be blamed for the slow growth of the Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Sidha, Sowa Rigpa and Homeopathy (AYUSH) programme in the state.
communal riots
MCPI (U) urges authorities to toughen stance on accused
Doraha, February 3
The Marxist Communist Party of India (MCPI) (United) has taken serious note of Rahul Gandhi's statement regarding the involvement of some congress leaders in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots during the district general body meeting at KK Kaushal Memorial
Bhavan, Doraha, today.
Emotional moments: NCC cadets bid a tearful adieu to each other as their four-month Republic Day camp concluded
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murder case
Victim’s parents stage protest
Ludhiana, February 3
Parents and relatives of Sonia, who was found murdered at Focal Point area on January 24, staged a protest outside the office of Police Commissioner here today. The family members of deceased demand the arrest of unidentified murderer.
ASHA workers to hold protest at Bathinda
Ludhiana, February 3
Seeking implementation of their demands, which have been accepted by the government, members of the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) and Facilitation Workers Union will be staging a protest in Bathinda on February 10.
Guest lecturers’ protest enters its 13th day
Ludhiana, February 3
The protest of guest faculty lecturers of Government Colleges entered 13th day today. The lecturers working in Government College for Girls and SCD Government College has been protesting to get the basic pay scales with DA.
COLLEGE NOTES
Sports Day organised
Guru Angad Dev Academy, Ladhian Khurd, organised an annual prize distribution and sports day. On this
ocassion, MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu was the chief guest and Director Rajinder Singh, Hargulab Singh, Principal Gurmeet Kaur were also present. Students participated in various games. Chief guest distributed the prizes to the winners.
SCHOOL NOTES
Basant Panchami
Students of Small Wonders Playway School celebrated Basant Panchami today. The festival is devoted to
Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge. Dedicated to the spirit of the day, students and teachers came dressed in yellow clothes. Classes were decorated and activities like sunflower making and kite flying were
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participate in a cycle race during the annual athletics meet at
BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana.
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PAU NOTES
New director of PAMETI
The Director of Punjab Agricultural Management and Extension Training Institute (PAMETI), Dr MS Mahal relinquished his post after serving for two years and eight months. He was given a warm send off by the faculty and staff of PAMETI. Dr HS Dhaliwal has joined as the new Director of PAMETI.
GADVASU NOTES
Book exhibition
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) will organise a book exhibition on February 5 and 6. Dr Sushil
Prabhakar, University Librarian said Dr VK Taneja, vice-chancellor, GADVASU, will inaugurate the 7th Book Exhibition at the examination hall of the College of Veterinary Science.
Thieves decamp with Rs 3 lakh from hosiery unit
Ludhiana, February 3
Thieves struck at the office of a hosiery unit at Veer Nagar, Bhadurke Road, and decamped with Rs 3 lakh in cash on Sunday night.
The factory owner, Anil Gupta, informed that unidentified robbers entered the office by breaking a windowpane. They broke open an almirah and took away the cash lying in it.
HC directions to remove encroachments
ATPs told to prepare reply
Ludhiana, February 3
With the next hearing in the encroachment removal case approaching, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation (MC) Rahul Tewari convened a meeting of the assistant town planners
(ATPs) of all the four zones today and directed them to prepare replies on time.
katoch shield cricket tournament
Double ton by Gitansh puts Ludhiana in command
Ludhiana, February 3
Skipper Gitansh Khera led from the front as he hit a double century to put Ludhiana in a commanding position against Ropar on the second day of the four-day qualifying-round match in the Inter-District Katoch Shield Cricket Tournament played at the Punjab Agricultural University
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The match between Ludhiana and Ropar in progress at the PAU in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Local shuttler Pranaav strikes gold
Ludhiana, February 3
Pranaav Jerry Chopra of Ludhiana continued his winning streak by bagging the gold medal in the men's doubles section at the All India Senior Ranking Tournament held in Kochi.
Pranaav Chopra (right) along with his partner Akshay Dewalkar after winning the men’s doubles event at All India Senior Ranking Tournament held at Kochi. A Tribune photograph |
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