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Man taking driving test rams into 3 cars
Ludhiana, February 26
High drama took place near Punjabi Bhawan here today when a man, who was taking a driving test in the presence of the Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI), lost control over his car and rammed into vehicles parked on the road. He damaged three (a Maruti Swift, Zen and Toyota Innova) cars before his vehicle came to a halt.
Increasing crime worries residents
Ludhiana, February 26
A financier allegedly beating a man to death with the help of his policeman friend, thieves breaking into a bank, snatchers targeting women at will and businessman Harbans Singh committing suicide after thieves stole the dowry items he had collected for his daughter's wedding. These are a few crime incidents that had taken place the last week.
Robbers loot Rs 35,000 from fuel station
Ludhiana, February 26
Armed robbers looted Rs 35,000 by taking hostage the workers of a fuel station at Hambra last night. The incident came to light this morning when the fuel station owner reported the matter to the police.
Excise staff's strike affects traders
Ludhiana, February 26
The strike by the clerical staff of the Excise and Taxation Department is giving a tough time to traders. The staff have been on strike since Monday to press their demands. Now that Thursday is also a holiday on account of Shivratri, Friday is the only working day left this week.
Railway official’s steps to rid station of beggars go in vain
 Ludhiana, February 26
Contrary to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) officials claim that the number of beggars has come down at the railway station due to stringent steps taken by the authorities, a number of beggars can be seen at the station.
Beggars give a tough time to passengers at the railway station in Ludhiana. The authorities have failed to check their entry to the station. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
National Pulse Polio
Programme, 2014
Residents of posh localities tough nuts to crack, say volunteers
Ludhiana, February 26
Teams going from door to door to administer polio drops to children under the National Pulse Polio Programme, 2014, have a tough time convincing parents to do the needful, especially in posh localities.
Farm workers sit on dharna
Ludhiana, February 26
On the call given by Punjab Khet Mazdoor Sabha, farm workers, including a number of women, sat on a
dharna, to highlight the plight of the poor, at the Mini-Secretariat here today.
Farm workers shout slogans outside the Mini-Secretariat in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Rath yatra leads to traffic snarls in city
Ludhiana, February 26
Traffic snarls marred various routes during the Mahashivratri Rath Yatra that passed through different parts of the city today.
Although, the city police diverted the traffic, chaos prevailed on alternative
routes as well.
On the call of faith: Devotees take out a Rath Yatra on the eve of Mahashivratri in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Photo: Inderjit Verma
Daily wage earners question AAP’s promise of ‘assured work’
Ludhiana, February 26
The Ludhiana unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is reportedly promising “assured work” to economically weak migrants from Bihar and Uttar
Pradesh.
Students protest against bus drivers
Ludhiana, February 26
Students staged a protest against drivers of the buses being run by Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) and Punjab Roadways after a youth got injured on falling from a moving bus near Sherpur Chowk here today.
29 get scholarship at PAU
Ludhiana, February 26
Twenty-nine merit scholarships and six travel grants were presented to the students and faculty at an award ceremony organised by Dr Gurdev Singh Khush Foundation for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences at Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) today.
Dr Ashok Gulati gives a lecture at the PAU in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
NRI brothers organise ‘Roko Cancer’ camp in city
Ludhiana, February 26
A ‘Roko Cancer’ camp was held at Chander Nagar today. It was organised by NRI brothers Jagdish Singh Pander and Ranjit Singh Pander.
The camp was supported by the Roko Cancer Charitable Trust.
Patients stand in a queue at the ‘Roko Cancer’ camp
in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjit Verma
NEW POLICY TO UPGRADE GOVT SCHOOLS
Dept asks heads to resend cases
Ludhiana, February 26
The District Education Officer (DEO) has asked heads of government high schools to send cases of upgrading the schools as per the new policy. The decision was taken after the Punjab Government gave its nod to the amendements made in the old policy.
EXAMINATION DUTY
Teachers are habitual complainants: DEO
Ludhiana, February 26
Various teachers’ unions of different cadres have been opposing the criteria of deputing teachers for the upcoming Punjab School Education Board
(PSEB) examinations of Classes X and XII.
DEO instructs teachers to work on national holiday
Ludhiana, February 26
The District Education Officer (DEO) today instructed teachers of the local government schools to do the data entry
work of the Atta Dal Scheme on Shivratari (national holiday).
development projects
Speaker for better irrigation
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Feb 26
Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal today said issuance of new tubewell connections to farmers of the region would pave a path for second green revolution in the state. Besides benefiting farmers, this would also strengthen the agrarian economy, he said.
Health expert raises concern on increasing obesity
Ludhiana, February 26
Slimming and wellness expert Vandana Luthra was in the city today for the launch of some new services by
VLCC.
Vandana Luthra during her visit to the city. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Surjeet Patar delivers lecture
Samrala, February 26
An extension lecture was organised at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College for Women, Jhar Sahib. Padam Shri Dr Surjeet Singh Patar, an eminent writer of international acclaim, delivered the lecture. The lecture was attended by the staff and students of the Punjabi Department.
Session held on tech education
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Feb 26
Bhutta Group of Educational Institutes has launched a coordinated movement to educate masses about the significance of occupational and professional education in securing the future of youth.
MAKING THE MOST OF IT: Students come out of classrooms to enjoy a sunny day at PAU in Ludhiana on
Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
FROM COLLEGES
State-level quiz contest
Ludhiana: A state-level geographical quiz contest was organised by the Department of Geography at SCD Government College on Tuesday. Ten teams from different colleges of the state participated in the contest. Hosts bagged the first prize whereas Rajindra College, Bathinda, secured the second position. The third spot was bagged by Government Mohindra College, Patiala.
FROM SCHOOLS
Tiny tots visit PAU museum
Ludhiana: A visit to the Museum of Rural Life at PAU was organised for the tiny tots of Maple Bear Playway School. The students came dressed in traditional attires accompanied by the teachers.
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Meat shops to remain closed
Police Commissioner PS Gill has ordered that all meat shops and slaughter houses would remain closed on
Mahashivratri. Using the magisterial powers under Section 144 of the CrPC, the Police Commissioner imposed a ban on cooking of non-vegetarian food at hotels and
dhabas.
Tenants booked for suicide abetment
Ludhiana, February 26
Four days after an elderly man left his house leaving behind a suicide note, the city police today booked three persons, including two women, in an abetment of suicide case.
 Jaskaran,
Rajinder, Rajni hog limelight at city colleges
Ludhiana, February 26
Jaskaran Kaur of BA-I emerged as the best athlete at the 44th Annual Sports Meet of Ramgarhia Girls College, Miller
Ganj, held here today.
Students take part in a sack race during the annual athletics meet at Ramgarhia Girls College, MIller Ganj, Ludhiana, on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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