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Eight-lane road turns killer stretch
Ludhiana, March 27
The eight-lane road from the Sidhwan Canal to Octroi Post is fast turning into a killer stretch.
This could be attributed to the road’s ‘poor design’, which has been constructed only to cater to fast-moving vehicles, while no provision has been made for slow-moving vehicles.
Accidents due to speeding
People need to act responsibly, police must keep check, say residents
Ludhiana, March 27
There seems to be no let-up in cases of accident due to speeding. Ludhiana Tribune spoke to city residents regarding the problem and gathered some suggestions.
DSP’s arrest: Cops search house
Ludhiana, March 27
A move that has created ripples in the police circles, Deputy Superintendent of Police
(DSP) GS Bains was arrested and a corruption case was registered against him today.
He was immediately dismissed from service.
Police officials come out from a bank after seizing cash from DSP GS Bains’ accounts in Ludhiana on Thursday.
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Girl’s murder: Cops going slow on case?
Ludhiana, March 27
Even as five days have passed, the police have failed to make any headway in the rape and murder case of a four-year-old girl.
Going by the slow pace of investigation, it seems the police are keen on solving petty crime cases.
IT sleuths raid jewellery showroom
Ludhiana, March 27
The Income Tax Department today raided the premises of Ram Nath Gagan Nath Ram Sahai
jewellers. The raids were conducted under the supervision of Joint Director of Income Tax (Investigation Wing), Sanjeev
Kaushal.
smoking in public
Health dept issues 25 challans
Ludhiana, March 27
The Health Department today issued 25 challans, to persons found smoking in public places, for not putting put up warning boards, for advertising tobacco products and for selling tobacco near educational institutions. A fine of Rs 4,220 was collected from the violators.
Residents flout smoking rules with impunity in
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Keeping the tradition alive
Ludhiana, March 27
Shafiq Butt, a language activist from Sahiwal district in Pakistan Punjab, has been instrumental in reviving the folk theatre form
"rahs". The Punjab Lok Rahs is a 25-year-old theatre group, which came into existence after General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law in 1977. |
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Bittu's campaign to kick off with roadshow tomorrow
Ludhiana, March 27
Ravneet Singh Bittu, Congress candidate from the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency, will start his campaign with a roadshow on March 29.
All the local Congress leaders, during a meeting of the party’s district panel at Congress Bhawan today, decided to welcome the Anandpur Sahib MP near Vardhman Mill. |
Congress leaders at a meeting of the party’s district panel at Congress Bhawan in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Right to vote: Admn makes plans to spread awareness
Ludhiana, March 27
In a democratic country such as India, more and more people should vote. Awareness observer Rajesh Jha stated this while addressing a meeting of assistant returning officers and SVEEP committee members Bachat Bhawan here today.
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Health Dept meet reviews preparedness
Ludhiana, March 27
A meeting regarding the preparations to tackle malaria and dengue was held under the chairmanship of Civil Surgeon Subhash Batta today.
As the peak season for vector-borne diseases is approaching, all health institutions have been told to report malaria cases to the Health Department so that timely treatment can be provided to patients.
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CMCH celebrates founder’s day
Ludhiana, March 27
Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) here has celebrated its founder's day. The day is celebrated in the memory of CMC's founder Dame Edith Brown who realised the need for training nurses and doctors to serve the humanity.
PSEB examination: Five students caught cheating
Ludhiana, March 27
As many as five students were caught using unfair means during the Class X English examination of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) here today.
A flying squad led by Deputy District Education Officer, Charanjit Singh, visited several examination centres. The five students were caught from Government High School, Rasullara.
Farmers get training in goat rearing techniques
Ludhiana, March 27
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education of the Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU), Ludhiana, organised a specialised training in goat farming for farmers of Jammu and Kashmir. The training was sponsored by the Army.
Ishmeet’s father dedicates telefilm to him
Ludhiana, March 27
Taking forward the legacy of his son, Ishmeet Singh, Gurpinder Singh has come up with a telefilm titled
'Satgur Tumre Kaaj Saware'. The first album of Ishmeet, who was the winner of Voice of India, was titled the same.
Gurpinder Singh, father of deceased singer Ishmeet Singh, at a press conference in
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Students told about aspects of research, statistics
Jagraon, March 27
A week-long workshop on Research Methodology, Statistics and Use of the SPSS package, organised by the GHG Harparkash College of Education for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near here, concluded today.
Meritorious students honoured
Ludhiana, March 27
Noble Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, today honoured 24 meritorious students from different schools of Ma Sharda Vidyapeeth in a function at Bihari Colony. Sandeep
Vadhera, station house officer, Division No. 6, was the chief guest. He appreciated the work of the NGO.
FROM COLLEGES
Conference on management at GGNIMT
A one-day conference on ‘Innovative Practices in Management’ was organised by the Department of Business Management, Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GGNIMT)
today.
Dr Ramandeep Singh, associate professor, Department of Management,
PAU, addresses a conference on management in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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FROM SCHOOLS
Graduation ceremony
The Apple Tree Preschool, BRS Nagar, celebrated its annual day and graduation ceremony here in the city at Ishmeet Singh Music Institute’s auditorium. Parents and grandparents were amazed to see the heart-throbbing performances by children.
Children perform during a graduation ceremony of the Apple Tree Preschool at BRS Nagar in Ludhiana on Thursday.
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Swine flu case
A 45-year-old man has tested positive for swine flu. The patient belongs to the city and is undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital.
BUSINESS NEWS
Hyundai Xcent launched
Hyundai Motor India Limited, a car manufacturer company, launched its compact family sedan 'Hyundai
Xcent' at Northern Hyundai, near Best Price outlet, Jalandhar Bypass, here, on Thursday.
Hyundai Motor India Limited launches its new family sedan,
Xcent, in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Kidnapping: 6 booked
Ludhiana, March 27
The city police have booked six persons for allegedly kidnapping a person from Sangowal village.
The accused identified as Ganni and Kasam along with their four accomplices, all hailing from Kapurthala, allegedly barged into the house of one Baag Hussain and kidnapped him.
Man held for illegal mining
Jagraon, March 27
The Jagraon police and Mining Department officials have arrested one person for alleged illegal mining and smuggling of sand from the
Sutlej, while two of his accomplices managed to escape from the scene taking advantage of darkness. The police have also confiscated an Arjun tractor laden with illegal sand.
Football tourney to begin today
Ludhiana, March 27
The 18th edition of the All Open Punjab Football Tournament will be held from March 28 to 30 at the ITI ground.
Giving this information, Industrial Football Club president Jagjeet Singh Sarabha said top sixteen football teams of the state will be taking part in the three-day event.
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Indoor games tourney begins at DMCH
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Ludhiana, March 27
The North Zone Inter-Medical Indoor Games Tournament (NOZIT-2014) hosted by Dayanand Medical College and Hospital began today. Around 2,000 students from various medical and dental colleges in the north zone are taking part in the three-day sports tourney.
A girl performs during the opening ceremony of North Zone Inter-Medical Indoor Games Tournament at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune
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