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Civic body all set to bring Rs 1,300 crore budget
Ludhiana, February 19
The Municipal Corporation is all set to bring a budget of about Rs 1,300 crore in the coming General House meeting, expected to be convened on February 24. The copies of the agenda are likely to reach the councillors tomorrow.
nature’s beauty: Dew drops rest on buds and petals of flowers in the morning. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Right To Information Act
Trust under fire for violations
Ludhiana, February 19
The Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is once again under fire for the violations of certain provisions of the Right to Information Act 2005.
Mystery shrouds minor girl’s death
Ludhiana, February 19
Mystery shrouds the death of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found hanging in a vacant house located in Giaspura on Monday night. In the latest twist to the case, a three-member board of doctors, constituted to investigate the case, has hinted the victim could have been raped and then strangled to death.
Intervening in family dispute costs man life
Ludhiana, February 19
A 41-year-old man was killed last night after he intervened in a fight between his tipsy brother and his wife in the Jamalpur area. The victim has been identified as Avtar Singh, alias Bittu.
Rs 1.65 lakh stolen from dairy
Ludhiana, February 19
Thieves struck at a dairy and decamped with Rs 1.65 lakh lying in the cash counter.
No arrests in market shooting case
Ludhiana, February 19
It has been two days since 26-year-old Sukhwinder Singh was shot dead in the New Azad Nagar Market on the Bahadurke road, but the police have failed to get any clue to the accused’s whereabouts.
ADCP-IV Swapan Sharma tries to pacify protesters who blocked traffic jam on the national highway in Ludhiana on Tuesday. a file photo
School bus drivers give safety norms the go-by
Ludhiana, February 19
Despite all efforts of the Education Department and the Central Board of Secondary Education
(CBSE), school bus drivers continue to flout the rules in the city. A number of overcrowded and very old school buses can be seen ferrying students in the city, putting their lives at risk. According to the rules, a driver should have at least five years’ experience of driving school buses.
A school bus ferries students in Ludhiana. a file photo
eight-laning of ferozepur road
Four bidders show interest
Ludhiana, February 19
After fresh bids were invited by the Municipal Corporation, four bidders have shown interest in carrying out the
eight-laning of Ferozepur Road. The technical bids were opened by the civic body today. The financial bids of the project will be opened only for those bidders who get approved by the Rail India Technical and Engineering Services (RITES)--the agency hired by the MC.
When the tenders for the eight-laning of Ferozepur Road were floated last time, only two bidders had come forward. A File photo
Cycle expo from February 28
Ludhiana, February 19
The United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA) announced the second edition of its cycle expo here today.
‘Maharaja in Denims’ released
Ludhiana, February 19
For a city like Ludhiana, which is not exactly a book lover’s delight, book reading events are thinly-attended. More so, when the book is neither on Bollywood nor about exotic cuisines. But the small gathering at Yellow Chilli today more than made up for its (lack of) numbers by its sheer interest in “Maharaja in Denims”, a book penned by Chandigarh-based author Khushwant Singh.
Writer Khushwant Singh was in Ludhiana on Wednesday for the release of his book ‘Maharaja in Denims’. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Bank unions seek wage revision
Payal, February 19
Office bearers of various bank employees’ trade unions said acceptance and implementation of their demands would increase functional efficacy of financial organisations besides increasing their profits and preserving natural resources.
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Security strengthened for Modi’s rally
Mandi Ahmedgarh/Raikot/Payal
Following orders given by the Ludhiana Police Commissioner, Senior Superintendents of Police, Khanna and Ludhiana (Rural), said security had been strengthened to avoid any untoward incident ahead of BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s Fateh Rally scheduled to take place at Jagraon on February 23.
Physicians’ conference begins in city today
Ludhiana, February 19
Ludhiana will be hosting the sixty-ninth annual conference of the Association of Physicians of India—APICON 2014— from tomorrow. After 50 years the conference is being held in Punjab. Nearly 6,400 doctors from all over India besides 19 foreign delegates will attend the four-day conference.
Need to carry out indigenous research: AFMC doctors
Ludhiana, February 19
The genetic makeup of individuals living in different countries is different. For successful results, therefore, research should be carried out in the respective countries.
Railways pensioners, staff await ‘upgraded’ medical facilities
Ludhiana, February 19
The pensioners and employees of the Northern Railways have been facing a lot of inconvenience due to the absence of medical specialists at the Sub-Divisional Hospital within the Railway Station Complex of the city.
The health unit, which was upgraded to a Sub-Divisional Hospital, at the Railway Station Complex in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Police-public interaction gets poor response
Ludhiana, February 19
Only 45 complainants turned up at the police-public interaction at Gulmohar Hotel today.
Students debate on homosexuality
 Ludhiana, February 19
A debate competition was organised on the topic “Homosexuality: whether legalised or not” by the Panjab University Regional
Centre. The debate began with an opening speech by the Coordinator for Laws, Dr Arti
Puri. During the debate many important points were raised by both the sides. The importance of our fundamental rights and human rights was discussed. The sanctity of the judicial verdict that maintained the validity of Section 377 of the IPC was also stressed upon.
Students attend a debate competition at Panjab University Regional Centre in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Rally promotes love for mother tongue
Ludhiana, February 19
Sabhyacharak Lok Manch organised a rally to celebrate Mother Language Day. Singers, including Diljit Dosanjh, Manmohan Waris, Sukhvinder Sukhi, Harjit Harman, Inderjit Nikku, Ravinder Grewal, Manjit Roopewalia, Pali Detwalia sang songs based on the theme of love for the mother language.
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| Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh sings songs in praise of the mother tongue; and
(right) residents take part in a rally organised by Sabhyacharak Lok Manch to promote the use of Punjabi, in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Edu Dept’s science city tour before exams draws flak
Ludhiana, February 19
The Education Department claims to develop interest of students in science subject by organising visits to the Pushpa Gujral Science City, Kapurthala, but it seems least concerned about the priorities of students.
Noted bibliophile passes away
Ludhiana, February 19
Harbhajan Singh, a bibliophile and book lover, died here today. He was 93. He was the founder General Manager of the Sikh Book Centre.
Frame uniform syllabus for students: Atwal
Doraha, February 19
“The Centre should frame a uniform syllabus for all students throughout India, so that they are equally prepared to compete with their counterparts in future.”
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| Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal with the beneficiaries of the Mai Bhago Scheme and students of Government Senior Secondary School, Doraha, on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph |
SCHOOL notes
Prarthana Diwas
Ludhiana: Sanatan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School celebrated Mangal Prarthana Diwas for Class X and XII to seek the blessings of almighty for the final examination and to boost their morale. The school auditorium was decked up flowers which gave a spiritual ambience. The function started with prayers. Students chanted “Gaytri mantra”.
Students of Sanatan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School during the of Mangal Prarthana Diwas celebrations in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
college notes
Closing ceremony
Ludhiana: The Science Society of the Government College for Girls organised its closing ceremony on Wednesday. The college principal, Gurminder
Kaur, was the chief guest. She was welcomed by Dr Manju Sahni, head, botany department. The function began with the college song, followed by a PowerPoint presentation on women empowerment. The principal appreciated the girls for keeping forth their views on the topic. She said it was time for the girls to stand up and fight against various social evils such as domestic violence and eve-teasing. The function proceeded with dance performances. Student members of the society were also
honoured. Later, a quiz was conducted.
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Pensioners demand hike
Pensioners drawing the social security pension have expressed their unhappiness over no increase in their pension for the past eight years. The social security pension has been fixed at meagre Rs 250 per month. Beneficiaries said it was ironical that expenses and salaries of all were being increased, but social security pension had remained stagnant at Rs 250 a month. A memorandum on the issue will be given at the district headquarters on February 26.
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