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Summer flares fear of fire
Ludhiana, June 8
Fire-safety norms are being flouted with impunity in the city. Despite suffering losses running into
crores, owners of shops and factories have failed to install fire-safety equipment in their establishments.
Information procured under the RTI Act by Rohit Sabharwal, an activist, states that the National Building Code (NBC) is being violated by a number of private and government buildings.
Icy treat: A girl relishes an ice candy on a hot and humid Sunday in Ludhiana.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Rehabilitation of beggars
Admn, MC on a thorny path
Ludhiana, June 8
The district administration and the civic body may have succeeded in convincing a few beggars to stay at their shelter home and shun begging, but such efforts often prove futile in the absence of campaign follow-ups.
Youth booked for molestation
Ludhiana, June 8
The police have booked a youth for molesting an 11-year-old girl. The accused has been identified as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Gobindgarh village.
The victim’s father said the incident took place on May 26 when the victim was standing outside the house.
Crime and the city
Stretching their luck too far, snatchers unleash terror
Ludhiana, June 8
Satish Kumar, a businessman who resides in Dugri, had gone on a pilgrimage. On his return journey, he had to go through a harrowing time.
His train arrived at 4 am at the Ludhiana railway station. “When I stepped out, I was shocked to see auto-rickshaw drivers literally pulling passengers.
A traffic policeman removes black film from a car in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Better Ludhiana: Pollution pangs
City going from bad to worse
Ludhiana, June 8
Buddha Nullah, once called Buddha Dariya, tells the story of the deterioration of the city’s environment.
A clean water rivulet with fishes of myriad varieties swimming in it is how the nullah (drain) is remembered as by those who have seen it in 1960s. Today, the erstwhile dariya (river) has turned black with effluents discharged by industries and domestic sewage disposed into it every day.
Polluted Buddha Nullah poses a threat to the health of Ludhiana
residents. File photo
City industrialists pin hope on Union Budget
Ludhiana, June 8
Ludhiana—the industrial hub of Punjab—has pinned high hopes on the upcoming Union Budget. Here are some of the expectations of the industry from the newly formed government at
the Centre.
REPORTERS’ DIARY
Good days are here, indeed
Administration, Health Department and Municipal Corporation yesterday joined hands and picked up beggars to be rehabilitated by them. What followed next was something not expected by the beggars picked by the authorities. A hair stylist from a leading salon was called to trim and style the hair of the beggars. They were seemingly excited to get their hair styled in a Hollywood manner. One of the beggars was heard saying, “It seems as if we are a part of some Hindi movie and I am extremely excited the way we are being treated. Never in my life had I got my hair trimmed with such an élan. I hope these good days are not short lived and we continue to get attention and care.”
Road scam surfaces in Khanna
Khanna, June 8
Construction of Railway Road by Municipal Council, Khanna about two years ago, has come under scanner. PD Bansal, president, Lok Sewa Club,
Khanna, disclosed this on the basis of RTI information obtained from public information officer, Municipal Council,
Khanna.
Members of Lok Sewa Club show an incomplete portion of the road that was allegedly shown as renovated by MC authorities. A
Tribune photograph
Traders stage dharna at Chaura Bazaar
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, June 8
The local police had been facing tough time following death of a Dalit youth in a scuffle between members of a trader family of the Mahavir Road area and youth from Majri village.The police faced ire of activists of local organizations for alleged failure to initiate action against unruly youths from surrounding villages who vandalised some shops and forced traders to close the shops, sympathisers of the deceased family have termed the lawlessness as major factor behind the tragedy.
Young or old, summer camps are favourite of all
Ludhiana, June 8
Summer vacations are considered as the best time to learn new skills and cultivate new hobbies. Though, days have gone hotter and the temperature has risen to a great extent, but for some residents and youngsters summer camps are a new way to experience and learn things and hobbies.
Budding artists polish their skills during a summer camp at Gallery Artmoshpere in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Loudspeakers cause nuisance, students suffer
Sahnewal, June 8
Loudspeakers are proving to be a big distraction for the students preparing for their exams, but the authorities in Sahnewal seem to be least bothered about finding out a solution to this perennial problem.
Bank staff promotes alternate
channel
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 8
With intent to check environmental degradation and preserving natural resources office-bearers of various commercial banks motivated their customers and constituents to minimise use of paper by adopting alternate channels for banking transactions.
Staff at the SBI, Dehlon, explains use of green card to customers. A tribune photograph
Activists vow to fight against drugs
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, June 8
An oath to fight against drug menace was taken by
activists of various organisations during the concluding session of a
seminar on drug abuse organised jointly by the Rotary Club, Ahmedgarh,
and State Bank of India, Dehlon, at Victoria Public Senior Secondary
School, Lehra.
Education is the key to women empowerment
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 8
Maintaining that offering basic education to girls is one sure way of women empowerment, Dean College Development Council, Punjabi University, Patiala, Dr Jamshed Ali Khan called upon office-bearers of social, religious and business organisations to join hands for ensuring quality education to girls of their respective areas.
Pending demands
Class IV employees threaten to launch stir
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 8
Accusing the state government of overlooking their long pending demands, office-bearers and activists of the Class IV Government Employees Union have threatened to launch an agitation in case the promises made before the Lok Sabha election were not fulfilled by the government.
BUSINESS NEWS
Mahindra launches XUV500 Sportz
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited today announced the launch of the limited edition ‘XUV500 Sportz’ built on its W8 model. Priced at Rs 13.96 lakh (Ex-showroom, Ludhiana), the ‘XUV500 Sportz’ stands out and comes packed with premium features and plush interiors. Speaking on the launch, Vivek
Nayer, chief marketing officer, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “This new offering of ‘XUV500 Sportz’ aligns with our leadership position in Indian motor sports and rallying. It reflects our sporty DNA very well. The new version aims to target the customers who prefer a sporty look for their vehicles.
From schools & colleges
Summer camp concludes
Ludhiana:
A 10-day summer camp at Everest Public School, Moti Nagar, concluded on Sunday. Various activities, including yoga, sports, martial arts, cooking classes, English speaking, computer education and cultural programmes were organised during the camp. Students were also given training in dance and music.
Staff at the concluding ceremony of a faculty development programme at Kamla Lohtia College in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet verma
Ludhiana scan
No to bandh call
District Ludhiana Chemist Association has decided not to lend support to the bandh call given by Punjab Chemist Association on June 12. In a release issued to the press, chairman of the association Maan Singh said, “The bandh call is unnecessary and we should continue providing our services as it can be harmful if some patients do not get medicines on time. We also oppose the incidents where innocent chemists were targeted by police”.
2-week long cultural exchange programme kicks off
Jagraon, June 8
With the aim of creating awareness about rich culture and heritage of India in other countries, a two-week long cultural exchange programme started in Jagraon yesterday. The programme is being hosted by Saint Mahapragya School, Jagraon.
Students from countries like China, Philippines, Indonesia and Uganda are participating in this cultural exchange programme. “The main motive is to promote Indian culture in the other countries. They will also share information about their own culture with the students of our school,” said principal Varinder Sharma.
Earlier, school director Vishal Jain along with other dignitaries welcomed the foreign students on their arrival in the school.
OC
Artificial limbs distributed
Ludhiana, June 8
 Bharat Vikas Parishad today distributed free artificial limbs at Viklag Sahayata Kendra. In all, 55 physically challenged persons were given artificial limbs, tricycles, calipers and hearing aid machines.
Medical camp: Dharampal Takiyar Memorial Trust organised a free medical camp at Chander Nagar. A team of doctors examined patients and gave them medicines free-of-cost.
TNS
Artificial limbs being provided to needy persons in Ludhiana
on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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As expected, the proceedings on the fourth and final day of the match between Ludhiana and Amritsar at the ongoing Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Championship (U-19) for the Dhruv Pandove Trophy were of merely an academic interest.