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Parents mobilise support against fee hike
Ludhiana, May 3
The Parents Association took out a rally against unjustified fee hike and readmission fee charged by private schools. The rally, led by its president Rajinder
Ghai, started from the Jalandhar bypass and concluded at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. The office-bearers of the association submitted a memorandum to the DC.
Office-bearers of the Parents Association protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Wheat crop on 100 acres burnt
Jagraon, May 3
Wheat crop on about 100 acres, belonging to farmers of different villages here, was destroyed in a fire last night.
A charred field after a fire broke out at Chaunkiman village, near Jagraon, on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Model Town police launch helpline for elderly
Ludhiana, may 3
The Model Town police have launched a helpline number for senior citizens. The step has been taken to ensure that elderly persons do not face any kind of harassment at police stations.
Inspector Gurdev Singh, SHO, Model Town police station, shows a pamphlet being distributed among senior citizens. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Assn seeks action against contractor
Ludhiana, May 3
The Traders and Property Owners’ Association of Feroze Gandhi Market is up in arms over alleged violations of the Punjab and Haryana High Court directions by the contractor of the parking lot.
Docs issue diarrhoea advisory
Ludhiana, May 3
With five cases of diarrhoea being reported from Fatehgarh Mohalla, experts have issued advisories on symptoms of the disease and precautions to be taken. Regular camps are being held at the colony to distribute medicines among the residents.
Election duty staff get poor facilities at poll stations
Ludhiana, May 3
Staff on election duty faced inconvenience while staying overnight at polling stations. Members of various teams have blamed schools heads of not providing them proper facilities during the recent Lok Sabha elections held on April 30.
Admn backtracks on discounts
Ludhiana, May 3
Youngsters who voted for the first time during the recently held Lok Sabha elections are irked by the district administration’s refusal to give them discounts at shopping malls and multiplexes, as promised earlier.
Candidates’ campaign sans propaganda
Ludhiana, May 3
Members of the Punjabi Sahit Akademi (PSA) were busy canvassing for their candidates in the run-up to the elections to various akademi posts. The elections will be held on May 4.
A group of writers campaigns ahead of the Punjabi Sahit Akademi poll. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Fashion students showcase designer dresses
Ludhiana, May 3
Students of the Sportking Institute of Fashion and Technology showcased their designs during a two-day exhibition at Sutlej Club.
Students of the Sportking Institute of Fashion and Technology strike a pose with dresses designed by them for an exhibition
at Sutlej Club in Ludhiana. Photo: sInderjeet Verma
Nursing students visit CRI
Ludhiana, May 3
Students of BSc, nursing 2nd year and GNM 3rd year, accompanied with two faculty members of the Nursing of Desh Bhagat University visited Central Research Institute
(CRI), Kasuali.
Kshitij Bajaj tops in region
Ludhiana, May 3
Joint Entrance Examination (mains) results were declared today. A large number of students from the city qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination (advanced). Kshitij Bajaj from the city scored an unmatchable 330, highest in the entire region.
A slice of comedy
Ludhiana, May 3
Comedian Manish Jangra and Pankaj Saraswat, the man behind many comedy shows, were in the city today to promote their new show Gangs of Hasseepur that recently premiered
on television.
Comedian Manish Jangra mimics BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while promoting a comedy show in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Three bodies found on rail tracks
Khanna, May 3
The bodies of three unidentified persons, including a woman, were found lying in pieces on the rail tracks here today.
Ludhiana scan
Woman looted, raped by robbers
Ludhiana, May 3
A 60-year-old woman has alleged that she was gang-raped at Saiyan Kalan village in Dehlon during the night of April 29. A rape case has been registered against four unknown persons at the Dehlon police station.
DBA chief for cordial relations between lawyers, judges
Ludhiana, May 3
The District Bar Association’s newly elected president Vijay B Verma today stressed on the need to have cordial relationship with the Bench. Addressing a joint meeting of judges and lawyers here today, Verma said lawyers were also officers of court and deserved proper respect. He also shared practical problems being faced by lawyers.
Newly elected president of the District Bar Association Vijay B Verma being honoured at a function in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Basketball meet from May 6
Ludhiana, May 3
The 65th edition of the Punjab State Basketball Championship for Junior Boys and Girls will be held at Bhaini Sahib near here from May 6 to 9.
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