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Ludhiana tops state in poll complaints
Ludhiana, May 23
The Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency has topped Punjab with regard to complaints made to the Election Commission of India. Around 1,000 complaints were made to the Election Commission of India by voters of the Ludhiana constituency during the general elections 2014.
After hectic duties, election office staff relax their nerves
Ludhiana, May 23
Employees of the district election office have heaved a sigh of relief after the election process got over. These employees had worked till late nights during the Lok Sabha elections.
Commuters caught in a duststorm that hit Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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MC financial mess
Unadjusted advances under scanner
Ludhiana, May 23
Unadjusted advances outstanding against officials and employees of the Municipal Corporation have reached more than Rs 302 crore over the years.
Man stabbed with ice pick; 3 booked
Ludhiana, May 23
The city police have booked three persons for robbing an person and stabbing his brother with an ice pick. The accused have been identified as Honey, Happy and Rajat of Gagan Colony,
Bhatian.
Kidnapped child rescued
Ludhiana, May 23
The six-month-old boy, who was kidnapped from Punjab Mata Nagar on May 16, was recovered from Haridwar this evening.
Water-borne diseases
MC gets down to work
Ludhiana, May 23
The Municipal Corporation has started an awareness drive against the outbreak of waterborne and other diseases prevalent in hot and humid weather conditions.
MC employees hold protest, block road
Jagraon, May 23
A day after the employees of Jagraon Municipal Council were allegedly attacked by A SAD leader and his supports, during an anti-encroachment drive, a large number of employees of the Municipal Council held a protest today.
MC employees stage a dharna on a railway overbridge in Jagraon on Friday. A
Tribune photograph
vacant posts
Teachers wait for list to be uploaded on DEO website
Ludhiana, May 23
Despite the Education Department’s instructions, the District Education Office has failed to upload the list of vacant posts on the official website.
After govt releases grant, PAU pensioners’ associations fight over claiming credit
Ludhiana, May 23
The two associations of Punjab Agricultural University pensioners are at loggerheads over claiming credit for the release of grants meant to pay pension to the retirees.
PAU Retirees’ Welfare Association stages a protest on the university campus in Ludhiana
on Friday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
School authorities defy orders
Ludhiana, May 23
Two weeks ago, the health department had instructed government, private, government-aided and affiliated schools to submit a report on water stagnation every Monday, but not even a single school has updated officials so far.
‘47 to 87’ a leaf from history
Ludhiana, May 23
The starcast of Punjabi movie "47 to 84 - Hun Main Kis Nu Watan Kahunga?" was in the city. Director Rajeev Sharma, apart from actors Nattasha Rana and Zaffar Dhillon and other crew members, promoted the movie.
Sharma said the movie highlighted the plight of a woman who lost her husband during the Partition and children during riots.
The starcast of Punjabi movie ‘47 to 84’ in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Cycle rally marks Dengue Awareness Day
Ludhiana, May 23
A cycle rally by students of Government Model Secondary School, Cemetery Road, marked Dengue Awareness Day today. Assistant Civil Surgeon Dr KS Saini and SMO Dr Manjit Singh flagged off the rally.
A visual treat for city’s art enthusiasts
Ludhiana, May 23
Around paintings of artists from different parts of the country were exhibited at an exhibition here today. The exhibition, titled “The Journey Begins”, showcased paintings on various themes.
Visitors admire paintings during an exhibition at Radisson Blu Hotel in Ludhiana on Friday. A
Tribune photograph
Poor medical facilities: Rly staff to launch stir
Ludhiana, May 23
The Northern Railways employees have decided to launch a stir against poor medical and healthcare facilities available to them.
India lagging behind China in foreign trade, says expert
Ludhiana, May 23
The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), Punjab, organised an interactive session with Dr HAC Prasad, senior economic adviser and additional secretary with the Department of Economic Affairs in the Union Ministry of Finance.
SC Ralhan, regional chairman, Federation of Indian Export Organisations, speaks during an interactive session in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune Photograph
City women get fashion tips
Ludhiana, May 23
The FICCI Ladies’ Organisation in association with the Vogue School of Style organised a workshop on latest trends to share fashion tips with city women.
Resource person Bandana Tewari talked about different body types and the kind of styles that can enhance them.
Fashionistas strike a pose after a workshop in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Filth dots Mandi Ahmedgarh
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 23
Permanent solid waste garbage depot is a distant dream for the residents of the town. Delay in hiring some space for dumping garbage has further compounded the problems and residents apprehend epidemic in case necessary action is not taken before onset of the rainy season.
Police crack down on drug mafia
Jagraon, May 23
The Jagraon police have launched a special cleanup operation to control the problem of drug peddling. Under this special drive initiated by the police, the police teams from various police stations and police posts under Ludhiana (rural) police district have arrested several alleged drug peddlers and seized massive quantity of drugs from them.
little graduates: Students of Green Land Convent School, New Subhash Nagar, take part in a graduation ceremony for KG wing 2013-2014.
A Tribune photograph
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ludhiana scan
108 staff avoid strike
While the staff of 108 ambulance service went on strike in some parts of the state, the local unit decided to continue with the services. "Ambulance is a very necessary service and we do not want the patients to feel inconvenience and decided to put our demands at the back seat and continue with the service today," said Jagdeep Singh, cluster manager of 108 Ambulance service, Ludhiana.
Three booked for manhandling power corporation employees
Ludhiana, May 23
The city police have booked three persons for manhandling the staff of power corporation and obstructing them from performing government duty.
Drug peddler arrested
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 23
The local police have arrested alleged drug peddler, identified as Navjot Singh alias Jot of Butahri village. The police said he work as courier for a gang of drug peddlers.
dowry case
CJM pulls up police officer
Ludhiana, May 23
The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Ranjiv Kumar Vashisht has shown dissatisfaction over the conduct of the investigating officer, who let off an accused in a dowry case without producing him before the court despite his arrest.
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Winds blew away the canopies installed by the Mandi Board at Guru Nanak Stadium ahead of the 4th edition of World Cup
Kabaddi. A few days ago, winds blew away a major part of the canopy.
