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Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar
MC record of buildings goes missing
Ludhiana, February 9
Officials of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation have admitted that no record of commercial or other buildings that had come up in Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar during the period between March 1996 and April 1999 was available with them.
PAU, GADVASU go to dogs
Ludhiana, February 9
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) as well as Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) have failed to find a solution to the stray dog problem on their campuses.
Both universities claim of maintaining international standards, but often, packs of stray dogs can be seen roaming freely on the campuses of both the PAU and
GADVASU.
A stray dog near a group of students at Students Home of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Docs to save on their time
Ludhiana, February 9
To save the precious time of doctors, which is sometimes wasted in making rounds of the courts for presenting medico-legal reports, The Punjab government will be coming up with the facility of video-conferencing at all the civil hospitals of the state.
School holds family reunion function
Ludhiana, February 9
The 'Family Reunion Function 2014' for the tiny tots of the Everest Group of Institutions was held at Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, here today.
On the occasion, children presented a colourful programme comprising song and dance items. Prof Harlal Singh, former director, Punjab School Education Board, and Gurjot Singh, deputy DEO, Ludhiana, were the chief guests.
— TNS
3 booked for eve-teasing
Ludhiana, February 9
The Division No 4 police have booked three youths for eve-teasing a school girl in the Chander Nagar area.
The accused have been identified as Sandeep, Tony and Babblu of Laxmi Nagar. They were booked on the complaint of the girl's mother, a resident of Chander Nagar. The girl told her mother that the trio passed nasty comments on her when she was returning from school.
The girl's mother warned the boys, but they did not relent following which, she brought the matter to the notice of the police and got a case registered.
— TNS
I-T surveys: Rs 3 crore surrendered
Ludhiana, February 9
Three groups during surveys surrendered Rs 3 crore to the Income Tax Department. The surveys were conducted on the directions of Income Tax Commissioner Binod Kumar under the supervision of additional commissioner (Range V), IPS
Bindra. The surveys were conducted on the premises of Formative Engineering Company, Namdhari Industrial Traders and Sun View.
— TNS
Ludhiana hot spot for protests after Bathinda
Ludhiana, February 9
With Lok Sabha elections nearing, almost all the teacher unions have become active for getting their pending demands fulfilled. And when it comes to deciding the venue for protest, Ludhiana is the second choice of teachers after Bathinda.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Motion Talent Search Exam
Motion Talent Search Examination-2014 was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University on Sunday. The institute, Motion-Kota, also launched its centre in the city today. Over 2,800 students from different parts of the state appeared for the examination. Experts from Kota (Rajasthan) organised a seminar and addressed parents on the occasion. Institute directors Achint Goel and Varundeep Singh claimed that such talent search examinations would help the students in their preparation for IITJEE and AIPMT exams.
Poor sewerage system irks residents
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 9
Owing to the ill-maintained sewerage system in the region, the condition of low-lying roads at Jawahar
Nagar, Amarpura, Dhulkat Road, Jandali Road and Dehliz Road is leaving residents hapless.
Having failed to get the sewerage system repaired, residents have now threatened to boycott elections if the needful was not done at the earliest.
Water accumulated in a street in Mandi Ahmedgarh. A
Tribune photograph
Two families battle for boy’s custody
Samrala, February 9
High drama was witnessed at a police station in Samrala today. The matter is concerned with the custody of a 15 year-old boy.
According to the information, Nika Singh and his wife Swarn Kaur, both residents of Upplan, had lodged a complaint on May 21 in 2007 claiming that their son, Sukhdev Singh, had gone missing from Nagra village.
Prof Bahia’s autobiography released
Ludhiana, February 9
A book titled ‘Seene Khich Jinah ne Khadi’ by Professor Tarsem Bahia was released during a seminar at GGN Khalsa College today.
The book, an autobiography, traces Bahia’s journey as trade union, a social activist and as an educationist.
During the seminar, renowned personalities of education-cum-trade unionists addressed the gathering.
Prof Tarsem Bahia (second from right) during a book release function at GGN Khalsa College on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Students explore novel ways to beat exam stress
Ludhiana, February 9
With school exams round the corner, students are finding ways to beat stress.
Losing appetite or having butterflies in stomach is common among students as exams draw close. "The very thought of exams make me feel sick. I start nauseating," said Shruti Sharma, a Class X student of a private school.
PAU pupils poor cousins of GADVASU students
Ludhiana, February 9
The Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was carved out of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in 2006. But when it comes to providing facilities to students, the GADVASU certainly has an edge. This has led to resentment among the PAU students, who feel that their university is meting out step-motherly treatment to them.
REPORTERS’ DIARY
Traffic woes: Civic body’s plans remain on paper
The Municipal Corporation (MC) has been chalking out several plans to bring about improvement in the flow of traffic in the city by taking remedial steps to decongest areas where traffic snarls are a routine affair. However, most of these plans remain on paper only and the MC authorities develop cold feet when it comes to giving a practical shape to these plans.
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal seeks Dr Vivek Saggar’s visiting card during the Republic Day function held at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Better Ludhiana killer trucks-1
Monsters of death remain stationary on road
 Ludhiana, February 9
Three persons, including a child, were killed while three others were injured when their motorcycles collided with a stationary water tanker on South City Road near Sukhmani Enclave on February 2. Seven persons, including a woman, were killed in three incidents involving overspeeding trucks and trailers on February 5.
A truck loaded with angle iron parked in the middle of a road in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Former councillors come out in Yadu’s support
Khanna/Ludhiana, February 9
Even as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is working overtime to dissociate itself from Youth Akali Dal leader Yadwinder Singh Yadu post Khanna incident by claiming that Yadu does not hold any post in the party, at least four former municipal councillors (owing their allegiance to the Akali Dal) have maintained that Yadu is the Youth Akali Dal Ludhiana (Rural) President.
A Sunday full of fun and adventure
Ludhiana, February 9
Behind all the fun and games, the aim of Raahgiri, a non-governmental
organisation, is to promote cycling in the city.
Children and youngsters riding bicycles assembled near Sacred Heart Convent Senior Secondary School, Sarabha
Nagar, this Sunday to participate in a cycle rally.
Youngsters participate in a cycle rally organised by Raahgiri in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Kite-flying, dance contests mark Basant Utsav celebrations
Ludhiana, February 9
Bal Bharati Public School celebrated Basant Utsav on the school campus. The celebrations began with release of
multi-coloured balloons. On the occasion, inter-school folk dance and kite-flying competitions were also held. Performances by budding dancers with a fair quantum of creativity portraying India's diverse culture left the audience
mesmerised.
Cultural hues: Students perform a dance at Basant Utsav in Bal Bharti School, Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Remembering their master: Vishav Satsang Sabha holds ‘kirtan’ to celebrate the 199th birth anniversary of Satguru Ram Singh and Basant Panchami at the GLADA ground. The celebrations were held under the leadership of Thakur Dalip Singh. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Bank employees’ strike from today
Ludhiana, February 9
The Indian Bank Employees’ Congress has decided to go on a two-day strike from February 10.
National president of the Indian Bank Employees Congress KR Tripathi and deputy general secretary Dr Shiv Gupta and Dr Deepak
Jaiswal, national president of the National Front of Trade Unions in a joint memorandum to Finance Minister P
Chidambram, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi have demanded to announcement of pay hike before general elections.
Protest against teachers’ arrest
Ludhiana, February 9
The Maha Sabha, Ludhiana, protested against the arrest of leaders of teachers’ unions and democratic associations today.
The protesters assembled at Baba Bhan Singh Yaadgari Memorial, Sunet, and demanded the unconditional release of the arrested leaders.
MC employees oppose lifting of garbage by A to Z staff
Ludhiana, February 9
The Indian Bank Employees’ Congress has decided to go on a two-day strike from February 10.
National president of the Indian Bank Employees Congress KR Tripathi and deputy general secretary Dr Shiv Gupta and Dr Deepak
Jaiswal, national president of the National Front of Trade Unions in a joint memorandum to Finance Minister P
Chidambram, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi have demanded to announcement of pay hike before general elections.
Residents protest police inaction
Ludhiana, February 9
Residents of Nanak Nagar staged a dharna outside the Salem Tabri police station for not taking action against a person running an illegal dairy in the area.
right to information act
Officials should be fined for denying information: NGO
Khanna February 9
Most of the PIOs (Public Information Officer) allegedly do not provide information to the applicants under RTI Act-2005, until the State Information Commission issues a notice to them.
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Goods worth lakhs were gutted when a fire broke out at a showroom in Silver Arc Mall-cum-multiplex located on Ferozepur Road, here this morning.
Due to the incident, the mall- remained closed till 3 pm.
