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Posting video on social site led to Salem Tabri murder
Ludhiana, February 21
Gangs of criminals have gone tech savvy. Now, they use the mobile messaging applications and social networking websites to terrorise their rivals.
Youth killed in accident
Ludhiana, February 21
A 22-year-old youth was killed while his friend suffered critical injuries in an accident here today. The victim has been identified as Gurpreet Singh, a resident of
Durgapuri, Haibowal, and his friend as Ritesh Kumar.
A car that met with an accident on Mall Road, Ludhiana, on Friday.
APICON-2014: Scientific sessions mark Day 2
Ludhiana, February 21
On the second day of APICON-2014, which was inaugurated by Prof KC Mohanty from
Mumbai, several scientific sessions were held.
Dr Shashank R Joshi, president of the API. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
 LANDSCAPING AT PUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Delayed work irks students
Ludhiana, February 21
The slow pace of landscaping work at Students’ Home Compound in Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) is irking students as well as the varsity staff.
Labourers work at Students’ Home Compound in Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Poor toilet facility gross students out at PAU
Ludhiana, February 21
The insensitive approach of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) could be known from the fact that majority of the canteens located on the PAU campus, here, are without toilet facility for students.
A toilet under construction at Students’ Home Compound on the PAU campus in Ludhiana.
Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Expert lays stress on balanced diet, physical activity
Ludhiana, February 21
Living a lifestyle of modern age and following a diet pattern of grandparents do not gel together. This was stated by Dr Shilpa Joshi, consultant dietician and nutritionist from Mumbai, who was here today to participate in the 69th Annual Conference of Association of Physicians of India.
Designer dress code for docs
Ludhiana, February 21
Fashion designer and image management expert Sonu Gandhi held a lecture for doctors during the ongoing APICON-2014.
SAD (A) to oppose Modi’s rally
Jagraon, February 21
Simranjit Singh Mann led Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) has declared that it would oppose the proposed visit of Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi,
who is visiting here to address the Fateh Rally at Sugar Mill, Jagraon, on February 23.
State govt ruining our business: Coal dealers
Ludhiana, February 21
Coal dealers in the state today accused the Punjab Government of ruining their business over the last few years.
An office-bearer of the Punjab Coal Dealers Association addresses a meeting in Ludhiana
on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
‘Knee replacement to last lifetime’
Ludhiana, February 21
Revolutionising knee replacement surgery scenario in India, where increasing number of young and active are falling victim to knee problems needing replacements, Dr Manuj
Wadhwa, director and head, Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement, Max Hospital,
Mohali, today detailed about the launch of VERILAST 30-year wear performance knee system.
Dr Manuj Wadhwa, director and head, Max Elite Institute of Orthopedics and Joint Replacement, during the launch of VERILAST 30-year wear performance knee system in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Dhillon lays stone for new bridge on Sidhwan Canal
Ludhiana, February 21
The Punjab PWD Minister, Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, today claimed that the
SAD-BJP Government in Punjab, led by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, was carrying out ‘unparalleled all-round development’ in the state.
Sanitation staff to get salary on time, says Shruti Singh
Ludhiana, February 21
The new Commissioner of Municipal Corporation, Shruti Singh, today assured the sanitation staff that steps were being taken to ensure timely payment of salaries.
Pulse Polio from Feb 23
Ludhiana, February 21
The Health Department will be organising a Pulse Polio campaign from February 23 to 27 in the district.
Swine flu: Health officials hold meeting
Ludhiana, February 21
Health officials held a meeting at the Civil Surgeon’s office here today to discuss the deparment’s preparedness and arrangements to tackle swine flu.
from colleges
Debate sessions at PCTE
Ludhiana: The national-level British Parliamentary Debate entered its second day at the PCTE Group of Institutes. The debate, which carries cash rewards of Rs 1,50,000, will test spontaneity, oratory skills and opinion on various subjects of national and International interests. After knocking out the rivals in the preliminary rounds, the
AIT, Pune, Jamia Millia, New Delhi, NLU, Jodhpur, RGNUL, Patiala, Quest Institute,
Mohali, NLSIU, Bangalore, RMNLU, Lucknow, and RGUKT, Hyderabad, entered the quarter-finals of debate competitions.
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Athletics meet concludes
Ludhiana: Manjinder Singh and Pratishtha Verma of the College of Agriculture were adjudged best athletes as the 48th Annual Athletics Meet 2013-14 concluded at the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU). Nirmal Singh Dhillon, Inspector General of Police, Patiala range, was the chief guest on the occasion. Sandeep Singh and Jagpal Singh of the College of Agriculture were declared the best cyclist and the best hockey player of the University, respectively. The College of Agriculture bagged the Athletics Trophy (Men and Women) while the College of Home Science clinched the trophy for the best march past. Addressing participants, Dhillon said setting a goal and making vigorous efforts to achieve it in life was vital.
from schools
International Mother Tongue Day
Ludhiana: International Mother Tongue Day was celebrated at ABC Montessori School BRS Nagar in Ludhiana on Friday. 'Mothers are the most precious.' So, the school made sure to show its care and concern on International Mother Tongue Day. Mother tongue is a strong bond between the mother and the child. Mother tongue is actually the expression of a child's feeling, said the school principal.
BUSINESS NEWS
A treat for fashion lovers
Ludhiana: A two-day exhibition on fashion, jewellery and lifestyle will be organized in Ludhiana on March 1 and 2.
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Congress block presidents’ meet
Ludhiana: The block presidents of the Ludhiana district held a meeting at the Congress Bhawan on Friday. It was presided over by the DCC president, Pawan
Dewan. The meeting was held to discuss the forthcoming parliamentary elections. Speaking on the occasion, Dewan said the Congress was in a commanding position in the Ludhiana Parliamentary Constituency as the sitting MP and the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Manish
Tewari, had done a lot of work here. He said the party position across the state was also very good as people of the state were disillusioned and alienated with the Akali-BJP government in the state.
Trespasser caught on CCTV camera
Ludhiana, February 21
Installing close circuit television (CCTV) cameras at his house turned out to be a wise decision for a local businessman. The police have booked a man, who was caught on the CCTV camera, for criminal trespass on Anand Jain’s house at Aggar Nagar on Saturday evening.
checking illegal trade
Four held with duplicate spare parts of Hero cycles
Ludhiana, February 21
Four persons involved in manufacturing of duplicate spare parts of Hero cycles were arrested during a joint raid conducted by the Sahnewal police, Division No. 2, and the Sherpur police here today.
Athletics meet begins at SCD Govt College
Ludhiana, February 21
Around 500 students took part in various events as the 94th annual athletics meet of SCD Government College, Ludhiana, kicked off here today.
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Pb state primary school games
Sarabha village teachers in catch-22 situation
Ludhiana, February 21
Teachers of government schools at Sarabha village are finding themselves in catch-22 situation.
GADVASU to hold annual athletics meet on Feb 25
Ludhiana, February 21
The Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) will be holding its athletics meet on February 25.
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