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Step-by-step approach needed, says Sandhu
Ludhiana, June 1
“It is not just industrialists of the city but dairy owners, residents, slum dwellers also discharge effluents into Budha Nullah its cleaning has become a matter of concern for the state government.
SK Sandhu, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister
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Parents block train as ‘drunk’ ASI slaps children
Jagraon, June 1
High drama was witnessed at Jagraon after an ASI, attached to the GRP, allegedly slapped some children who were playing cricket near the local railway station.
According to information, a child hit the ball and it landed in a park near the railway
station.
Protesters block a train at the Jagraon railway station on Sunday.
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Mahila Cong row gets murkier
Ludhiana, June 1
The controversy over the appointment of the new district Mahila Congress president is hotting up. The state Mahila Congress president, Malti
Thapar, has shot off a letter to the All-India Mahila Congress (AIMC) chief Shobha
Oza, urging the latter to approve the appointment of Asha Garg as the district president.
Members of the District Mahila Congress burn Malti Thapar's effigy in
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Structure razed
Ludhiana, June 1
Acting on a complaint filed by an RTI activist, the building branch officials from the Zone D office razed an “illegal” commercial establishment under construction near a level crossing at Sunet here today. The complaint was filed by an RTI activist, Rohit Sabharwal, yesterday.
Weather woes: A dust storm forced Ludhiana residents to stay indoors with only a few daring to venture out on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu
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Pay more for Verka paneer, curd
Ludhiana, June 1
Milkfed, Punjab, has increased the prices of the Verka paneer and curd between 20% and 40%. The increased prices have been implemented from today.
Dr Surjeet Singh, Manager (Promotions), Verka Milk Plant, Ludhiana, said: “Now, 100 gram curd will cost
Rs 10 against the previous price of Rs 7.
Extension of Load
Voluntary disclosure scheme extended
Ludhiana, June 1
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has extended the voluntary disclosure scheme
(VDS) for extension of load till June 30, 2014. The scheme will be open to consumers falling under the categories of domestic supply (DS), non-residential supply
(NRS/commercial), small power (SP), medium supply (MS) and agricultural power (AP).
DANCE WAR: Children get ready to take part in the ‘Battle of Dance’ competition at Nehru Sidhant Kendra in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Devotees take sweetened water on the ocassion of matrydom of Guru Arjan Dev in
Ludhiana. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Better Ludhiana residents at risk
No end to water contamination
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Ludhiana, June 1
With industrial effluents being discharged into the water bodies, various localities across the city continue to receive contaminated water.
Administration’s apathy towards illegal sewers, besides submersible pumps installed in narrow lanes that leave no option for chlorinating water, adds to the problem.
With industrial units allegedly pumping their waste into ground besides discharging effluents into streams, residents continue to receive contaminated water through hand pumps as well as taps in various areas of
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Krishna Nagar residents fear disease outbreak
Khanna, June 1
In the absence of proper sewerage facility, wastewater keeps accumulating in the open at Krishna
Nagar. In fact, a stinking pond welcomes visitors to the area. Residents fear an outbreak of waterborne diseases.
Residents show accumulated sewage at Krishna Nagar in Khanna on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
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admission blues
Students, parents visit psychologists for counselling sessions
Ludhiana, June 1
City youngsters who have recently passed Class XII and their parents have no time for celebrating their success as many of them are busy in preparing for the competitive examinations while some are confused as to what should they
opt.
350 examined at heart check-up camp
Ludhiana, June 1
A free medical and heart check-up awareness camp was organised by Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) Unit– Hero DMC Heart Institute in association with Bhagwan Mahavir Sewa Sansthan at Jain Eye Hospital, Civil Lines.
A doctor examines a patient at a heart check-up camp at Jain Eye Hospital, Civil Lines,
in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev
Religious fervour engulfs social media
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 1
Besides observing the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev in traditional ways, residents of the region employed social media and mobile phones for paying tributes to the fifth Sikh Guru.
NGO celebrates World Environment Day
Ludhiana, June 1
Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jathha, a non-governmental organization, today celebrated World Environment Day at Nehru Rose Garden. Manjeet Singh, Commissioner of Municipal Corporation for Zone-C, was the chief guest on this occasion.
New MC chief joins office
Ludhiana, June 1
The new Ludhiana Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Pradeep Aggarwal, took charge at the Zone D office here this evening. It was a hectic Sunday for the new MC chief, as before joining he accompanied a high-level team of officials on a visit to various points along Buddha Nullah and sewage treatment plants in city.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation Commissioner Pradeep Aggarwal at his Zone-D office on Sunday evening. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Knitwear Club holds meeting
Ludhiana, June 1
A meeting of office-bearers of Knitwear Club was held to discuss the present industrial scenario of the state and it was felt that the industry was already facing acute labour shortage to meet the production targets. Now, the Punjab State Power Corporation has imposed a penalty on even small units with effect from 2010.
KCW girls shine in BBA III exam results
Ludhiana, June 1
Girls of BBA III of Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, have made their mark in the university merit list by securing excellent marks. Neha Kumari has stood third in the university with 81.9 per cent marks while Anikpreet Kaur has bagged the fifth position in the university with 81.6 per cent marks.
REPORTERS' DIARY
Make hay while the sun shines
Summers have arrived in full bloom and it is the time when vendors sell fruits such as watermelon, muskmelon, etc make maximum benefits. “During summers it is melon fruits while in winters it is nuts such as peanuts through which we earn a living. During monsoons we switch to corn cobs. Seasons determine our profession.
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FROM SCHOOLS
Sports camp
Ludhiana: Bal Bharati Public School organised sports summer camp to give the kids an exciting experience during the summer vacations. The purpose of the camp was to promote cooperation, teamwork and sportsmanship among the children. The camp offered the students an opportunity to explore the outdoors and discover new interests.
Students perform during the annual prize distribution function at Guru Nanak Public School in
Ludhiana. A Tribune
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GC Sharma, Head, Financial Education Schools and Universe, addresses school principals at BCM school in
Ludhiana.
A Tribune photograph |
LUDHIANA SCAN
Dengue case
One more patient has been confirmed suffering from Dengue. Twenty-five-year-old male belonging to Chanden
Nagar, Ludhiana, is under treatment at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. Now, the total dengue cases diagnosed till date have reached to five out of which two belonged to Ludhiana and three to other districts.
Man in police net for ‘cheating’ wife
Ludhiana, June 1
The NRI police have booked a Guru Gobind Singh Nagar resident for cheating a woman by getting married to her without divorcing his previous wife.
Acting on the woman’s complaint, a case was registered against Sukhdev Singh under Sections 376 and 420 of the
IPC. His
sister Paramjit Kaur was also booked.
Fifth Olympian Prithipal Singh Hockey Festival
See-saw battle ends in Jagtar XI win
Ludhiana, June 1
In a keenly contested affair, Jagtar XI, Ludhiana, prevailed over Friends Club,
Doraha, 4-3 to register their third victory in a row at the ongoing Fifth Olympian Prithipal Singh Hockey Festival.
Players in action during the hockey festival in Jarkhar on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
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