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Continue with demolition drive, HC tells MC
Ludhiana, May 27
During a hearing today, the Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the local Municipal Corporation to continue with its anti-encroachment drive. The next date of hearing in the contempt-of-court (4886) case is September 9, 2014.
Structures pulled down during a demolition drive in Ludhiana. A file photograph
Audit pulls up LIT for lapses
Ludhiana, May 27
The audit wing of the Local Fund Account has admonished the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) authorities for improper maintenance of the general provident fund
(GPF) accounts of its employees.
The office of the LIT. A file photograph
Delay in formulating advertising policy costs MC crores
Ludhiana, May 27
On one hand the Municipal Corporation has been taking loans against its fixed deposits to pay monthly salaries to its employees while on the other it has made no efforts to generate revenue through advertising for the past one year. It seems the MC has succumbed to the pressure of a minister who wants to dictate his own terms in the allocation of advertisement spots.
Boiler blast at dyeing unit
Ludhiana, May 27
There was a boiler blast at a dyeing unit near Sherpur Chowk this evening. Eight persons, who were working at a workshop adjacent to the dyeing unit, had a miraculous escape after a
boiler shell fell at the workshop.
A man shows the exploded boiler. A Tribune photograph
Rescuing injured birds, animals his passion
Ludhiana, May 27
The saying, "Desire changes nothing, decision changes something but determination changes everything", goes true for Vijay Gaur, a volunteer of the Pakshi Sewa
Samiti, a non-government organisation (NGO) that saves injured and sick birds.
Vijay Gaur
Residents fear diarrhoea outbreak
Ludhiana, May 27
After Fatehgarh Mohalla and Prem Vihar, residents of Hambran village and areas located near the Jalandhar bypass are fearing a diarrhoea outbreak. Many cases of vomiting, fever and stomachache are pouring in at hospitals.
Contaminated water supply raises concern
Ludhiana, May 27
Contaminated water is being supplied to several areas of the city, despite the Municipal Corporation's claims of replacing the old and broken sewerage pipes. Residents of Aman Nagar near the Jalandhar bypass complained that for the past three-four days, they were being supplied contaminated water, especially during morning hours.
A resident of Aman Nagar shows bottles of dirty water. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Now, core banking services at post office
Ludhiana, May 27
The core banking system (CBS) is all set to be introduced at the Head Post Office in the city.
The services that banks offer will now be available at the post office. The postal department is already offering services, including saving schemes like the MIS and recurring deposits.
The core banking system will also be introduced in sub-post offices. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
City girls bring laurels in PU exams
Ludhiana, May 27
City girls have bagged all three top positions in the annual examination of the
BCA-III, conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
Girls outshined boys as not a single boy from the city got any position in the top 10.
(Left to right) Pooja Duggal (rank 3), Aanchal Gaba (1), Priyanka (5) and Prachi (8) of the Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women in a jubilant mood after the declaration of results. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Education Dept, PSEB direct schools to collect sports fund
Ludhiana, May 27
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has instructed heads of all schools affiliated to it
to collect sports fund from students. In a circular issued on May 5, the PSEB Secretary told the schools to give heed to the orders of the Education Department.
Burglaries during summer vacation
Residents take preventive steps
Mandi Ahmedgarh/Payal, May 27
Residents are taking steps to prevent burglaries at their unattended residences when they leave for trips during upcoming vacations.
Punjab Medical Council yet to renew licences of doctors
Ludhiana, May 27
The practice of re-registering doctors by the Punjab Medical Council every five years seems to have gone haywire.
Govt employees await clearance of fuel bills
Ludhiana, May 27
Employees working in different government departments are still awaiting the clearance of their bills.
They said fuel bills were yet to be cleared.
Challans issued under tobacco Act
Ludhiana, May 27
The health department today issued challans to 25 persons under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA, 2003).
Man, daughter killed in mishap
Ludhiana, May 27
A father-daughter duo was crushed to death while the man's brother suffered serious injuries when an overspeeding car hit their bike at Tibba Road today.
International brands fashion manufacturers’ creativity
Ludhiana, May 27
With the entry of international clothing and fashion brands to the country, hosiery manufacturers are getting elbow room to experiment and innovate.
Truck catches fire
Sahnewal, May 27
A truck carrying textile fibre from Ludhiana to Ambala caught fire near Sahnewal last night.
Three fire tenders pressed into service kept trying to douse the fire throughout the night.
The charred remains of a truck that caught fire near Sahnewal. A Tribune photograph
Sutlej Club gets a facelift
Ludhiana, May 27
Sutlej Club has been renovated with a new lobby area, a café and an elevator coming up on its premises. With the dining area and spa getting a facelift earlier, the club has seen an “aesthetic” change in past couple of years.
Now, a new spacious lobby welcomes visitors to Sutlej Club in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
‘Franchising the way forward’
Ludhiana, May 27
Franchise India and Ludhiana Management Association organised the Growth Seminar 2014 on the theme “grow your business through franchising”.
“There are very few local brands that have become popular beyond the region,” said Gauhar
Marya, chairman, Franchise India.
Gaurav Marya, chairman, Franchise India, interacts with mediapersons in Ludhiana on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph
Training session at PAU
Ludhiana, May 27
A state-level training programme in direct-seeded rice was organised by
the Department of Agronomy at Punjab Agricultural University.
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Tributes paid to Lyallpuri
Rich tributes were paid to veteran communist leader and freedom fighter Jagjit Singh Lyallpuri on his first death anniversary. Leaders of the Marxist Communist Party of India and other like-minded parties recalled the contributions made by Lyallpuri to the struggle for the rights of the poor and strengthening of democratic forces. The political situation arising from the formation of the new government at the Centre was also discussed.
Communist leaders recall contributions made by Jagjit Singh Lyallpuri on his first death anniversary in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
10-year-old boy kidnapped
Ludhiana, May 27
The police has booked unidentified persons for kidnapping a 10-year-old boy,
Himanshu. The case has been registered after seven days of hectic search. The police have not been able to trace the boy so far.
Gang of robbers busted, six minors held, 2 on the run
Ludhiana, May 27
With the arrest of six minors, the city police have claimed to have busted a gang of robbers, who had created panic on the highway with their repeated strikes.
The police said the gang was also behind several thefts that took place in the area in past few weeks.
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