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Poll code: Education dept stops distribution of books
Ludhiana, March 22
In the wake of the ongoing model code of conduct, the Education Department has passed directions not to distribute free of cost books to students under the Sarva Shiksha
Abhiyan. The move is bound to affect as many as 2.13 lakh students in the district.
GEARING UP: Women help a child wear a cap distributed during the Aam Aadmi Party rally in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Little angels: Students perform during the annual function of Kidz Ville Kindergarten School in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
‘Carnival of Joy’ kicks off in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, March 22
The two-day fashion and lifestyle exhibition titled ‘Carnival of Joy’ started here today. Products prepared by students of Nirdosh School for mentally challenged were exhibited at the expo.
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| Products made by differently abled children of Nirdosh School on display at ‘Carnival of Joy’ at Park Plaza in Ludhiana on Saturday; and (right) traffic chaos on the service lane outside the exhibition venue. Tribune
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Fair: A treat for handicraft lovers
Ludhiana, March 22
Fabrics from across the country were exhibited at the All-Indian Handicraft Fair that commenced at Kumra Palace today. Fabrics and handicraft products from Jammu and Kashmir, HP, UP, MP, Assam, Uttarakhand and Odisha were also exhibited at the expo organised by SS Memorial Educational Society under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles.
Fire Brigade faces neglect
Ludhiana, March 22
With the summer season round the corner, the cases of fire are expected to rise.
However, the Fire Brigade, which remains one of the most neglected departments of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, doesn’t seem to be fully equipped to deal with the situation.
Incidents of fire are expected to rise with the advent of summers. A file photo |
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unauthorised deployment
MC chief orders withdrawal of security staff
Ludhiana, March 22
Following directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Shruti Singh has asked the department concerned to withdraw "unauthorised deployment of security staff" with immediate effect.
Psychiatrists dwell on ‘future directions’
Ludhiana, March 22
The Department of Psychiatry, as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, today organised 23rd annual conference of the Punjab and Chandigarh branch of the Indian Psychiatry Society at Dumra Auditorium.
Drugs ruining Punjabi youth: HS Phoolka
Ludhiana, March 22
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today took out a rally, led by party’s Lok Sabha candidate HS
Phoolka. Supporters on scooters and cycles passed through various parts of the city.
Bains meets lawyers
Ludhiana, March 22
Independent candidate for Lok Sabha Simarjit Singh Bains today met members and office-bearers of the Ludhiana Bar Council.
Bains told the gathering that he would get all demands of the council fulfilled after winning
the election.
Independent candidate Simarjit Singh Bains addresses the Bar Council members in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Railway Pensioners’ Welfare Association
Pay parity demanded
Ludhiana, March 22
The annual general meeting of the Northern Railway Pensioners’ Welfare Association was held at the NRMU Complex here today.
Chairman Sher Singh addresses the annual general meeting of the association in Ludhiana
on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Women urged to exercise franchise
Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 22
“Being applauded on a special day of the year is not enough for women and all calendar days can be special day for women if they consider the constitution of government
as their fundamental duty,” say women administrators.
Pakistani delegates visit PAU
Ludhiana, March 22
A 13-member delegation from the University of Agriculture, Faislabad (UAF), Pakistan, visited Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), here today. The delegation led by Dr Shahzad MA Basra, professor and chairman, Department of Crop Physiology UAF interacted with the scientists of various PAU departments.
Non-board classes result on March 26
Ludhiana, March 22
Breaking the age-old tradition of declaring school results of non-board classes on March 31, the Education Department will now declare the results on March 26 that is exactly a day after the completion of practical examinations of Classes IX and XI on March 25.
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Experts dwell on emerging unconventional computing areas
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Ludhiana, March 22
A conference on ‘Emerging Unconventional Computing Areas’ was organised by the Computer Applications Department at the Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology
(GGNIMT), Civil Lines, here today.
Vandana Jindal from DAV College,
Bathinda, addresses a conference at GGNIMT in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Territorial Army to conduct recruitment on March 25-29
Ludhiana, March 22
The 103 Infantry Battalion of Territorial Army Sikh Light Infantry will organise a recruitment rally for the category of General Duty Soldier and Soldier (Tradesman) at the 103 Territorial Army Battallion from March 25 to 29.
FROM SCHOOLS
World Water Day
Ludhiana: Students of Ram Lal Bhasin Public School celebrated World Water Day with great enthusiasm. The day was observed to raise awareness on the misuse of water. In the morning assembly, students of senior wing highlighted the problem of misuse of water in urban areas that was affected the rural masses. Students also expressed their ideas through posters.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Birth anniversary observed
The birth anniversary of Phool Chand Ji Maharaj was celebrated by Mahavir International with fervour on Saturday. Artificial organs were distributed to 25 handicapped persons. Vir Ramkumar Jain said the physically challenged were a part of the society.
BUSINESS NEWS
Members of Offset Printers’ Association to visit London
Ludhiana: A 25-member delegation of the Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) will be leaving for London to attend the IPEX 2014 exhibition from March 24 to 29. Held once in four years, IPEX is the biggest English speaking trade fair of the world.
Youth arrested with 20-gm smack
Samrala, March 22
The Samrala police claimed to have arrested a youth and recovered 20 gm of smack from his possession.
The arrested youth was identified as Tejinder Singh (27), a resident of Balala village. As per Samrala SHO
Pawanjit, a police party led by ASI Sham Lal of Samrala police was patrolling in the area.
BFI-IMG Reliance Punjab State Inter-College Basketball League
Ludhiana cagers storm into finals
Ludhiana, March 22
Satish Chander Dhawan Government College for Boys and the Government College for Girls stormed their way into the final of the inaugural edition of the BFI-IMG Reliance Punjab State Inter-College Basketball League at Guru Nanak Stadium
here today.
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SAI to open sports wing at Jarkhar
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Ludhiana, March 22
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will open a sports wing at Mata Sahib Kaur Stadium in Jarkhar village on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road near here.
This was announced by Ajit Singh, Deputy Director, SAI, North Zone, Chandigarh, at Jarkhar today. He, along with other officers of
SAI, visited the stadium.
Members of the Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Club honour Deputy Director,
SAI, North Zone, Ajit Singh (in red turban) at Jarkhar village
on Saturday. A Tribune photograph |
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