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CBSE asks schools to start Mandarin
Ludhiana, February 12
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has again asked the school managements to start Mandarin (Chinese language) as optional foreign language course in the CBSE-affiliated schools.
Civic body clears Rs
1,252-cr Bus Rapid Transport System project
 Ludhiana, February 12
The General House of Municipal Corporation today cleared all the major agenda items during an emergency meeting held at its Zone-A office today.
Rajinder Singh Bhatia being asked to leave the MC House; and (right) Opposition councillor Hemrak Aggarwal and Sanjay Talwar argue with the other councillors. Tribune
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Vet, pharmacist get show-cause notice
Ludhiana, February 12
Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal has issued a show-cause notice to two doctors posted at the Civil Veterinary Hospital, Mehdudan, near Samrala.
Interim Rail Budget upsets industry
Ludhiana, February 12
The interim Railway Budget presented by Union Railway Minister Mallikarjun Kharage in the Lok Sabha has failed to bring cheers to the general public and the industry.
Terming it as virtually a “no budget”, national president of the Federation of Associations of Small Industries of India Badish Jindal said the minister might be having his eyes on the coming Lok Sabha polls which made his task difficult. But still, the budget had failed to address the specific problems of passengers and the industry.
Chargesheet filed against 7 persons
Ludhiana, February 12
The police have filed a 500-page chargesheet against seven persons in the infamous Harpeeet Kaur acid-attack case in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ranjeev Kumar
Vashisht.
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Athletics meet at Khalsa College a fun-filled affair
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Girls balance a ‘handi’ on their heads at the 53rd Annual Athletics Meet at Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, on
Wednesday; NCC cadets take part in a march past; and A girl takes part in 100m
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Songs that soothe away vulgarity
Ludhiana, February 12
Disenchanted with vulgarity in Punjabi music, three youngsters have formed a band 'Singh Rocks'.
Three youths have formed a band to spread awareness through their music. A Tribune photograph
Strike by postal employees
Ludhiana, February 12
Employees of the Department of Posts observed a one-day strike to press for their demands today.
Kidney stones taking kids by surprise
Ludhiana, February 12
Increasing intake of fast food like cheeseburgers, fries, pizzas and soft drinks is landing children with kidney stones. Teens’ being diagnosed with the problem has taken parents and the medical community by surprise.
Iron and steel traders to oppose VAT notification
Ludhiana February 12
Iron and steel traders have opposed the recent notification of the Excise and Taxation Department regarding VAT and threatened to close down their business and hold protest on roads.
Indo-Pak Expo 2014 begins today
Ludhiana, February 12
The Indo-Pak International Trade Expo is all set to start tomorrow. The second edition of the Indo-Pak International Trade Expo, is being organised at Hotel Gulmor from February 13 to 17.
Civil Surgeon’s office in poor shape
Ludhiana, February 12
Till the proposal to set up the Civil Surgeon’s office at Civil Hospital becomes a reality, the staff at the Civil Surgeon’s office is forced to sit in the decrepit building which has been declared unsafe by the Punjab Public Works Department some 13 years ago.
The Civil Surgeon’s office in Ludhiana. photo: Inderjeet Verma
Woman delivers twins in Ambulance 108
Ludhiana, February 12
A woman delivered twins with the help of the staff of Ambulance 108 while being transported to a hospital.
Industrialists extend financial help to farm university
Ludhiana, February 12
Industrialists have extended financial help to the cash-starved Punjab Agricultural University.
With the funds, they want the university to provide facilities to morning and evening walkers.
Visitors to the university lamented that despite paying service tax, they were deprived of basic facilities.
Punjab Agricultural University will utilise the funds to upgrade infrastructure.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Farewell party
Ludhiana, February 12
Students of Green Land Convent School organised a farewell party for their seniors. Rajesh Rudhra, chairman-cum-director of the chain of Green Land Schools, was the chief guest. The students presented bhangra. Class XII students delivered speeches.
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Patience-testing ride
(Clockwise from above): Roads in need of repairs at Guru Nanak Stadium; Sarabha Nagar and the post office in
Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Class XI student found dead
Khamano, February 12
A student of Class XI was found dead near the railway tracks near Khamano. The deceased was identified as Gurjot Singh (16), a resident of Barwali village.
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