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45-year-old man found dead in Dugri
Ludhiana, June 27
A 45-year-old man was found dead at a vacant plot near BCM School in Dugri, Phase II, today. The victim, identified as Ajmer Singh, a resident of Phulanwal, was spotted by morning walkers, who further informed the police about the incident.
Road construction at a snail’s pace
Jagraon, June 27
Continuous delay in the ongoing construction work on Dalla Road has annoyed the area residents. The work is being carried out by Jagraon Municipal Council on a stretch between Disposal Road and Agwar Lopon but the delay in completion of the construction work has been causing problems to the area residents as well as the commuters travelling on this road.
Illegal building demolished
Ludhiana, June 27
The authorities today demolished a commercial building at Kochar Market. The civic body had reportedly approved a residential plan for the building, but seven shops were being constructed there.
One of the inspectors, wishing not to be quoted, said the building owner was “well-connected”.
Owners (extreme let and right) argue with Assistant Town Planner Kamaljit Kaur
(centre) Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Bar members meet AETC
Ludhiana, June 27
Additional Excise and Taxation Commissioner Amrik Singh was in the city today to discuss the problems faced by the bar members and also to suggest the remedies for
the same.
Welfare society urges youths to shun drugs
Khamano, June 27
A monthly meeting of Fatehgarh Sahib Social Welfare and Development Society was held at the BDPO office, Khamano. Speakers appealed to the youths to shun drugs for the welfare of society.
GADVASU strike: BSP workers to gherao Mini-Secretariat
Ludhiana, June 27
The strike of fishery students at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University entered 27th day, here today.
The missionary activists of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) extended their support to the protesting students.
Protesting students at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Ludhiana welcomes its first Book Club
Ludhiana, June 27
A retired academician, professor Gurcharan Singh, has come up with an idea of
creating city’s first Book Club. The idea struck to his mind after having visited UK. He has named the club-Ludhiana Book Club.
Members of the newly formed Ludhiana Book Club at BRS Nagar in Ludhiana on Friday.
A Tribune photograph
For this contest winner, meeting Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor was a dream come true
Ludhiana, June 27
“I always saw him on 70mm screen and never thought that one day, I will be sharing stage with him. It is like a dream come true,” said Kalu Ram Chauhan, a resident of Islam Ganj, who got an opportunity to meet Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Chauhan won a lucky coupon from an automobile company and got a chance to meet the Bollywood actor.
City resident Kalu Ram Chauhan presents Punjabi jutti to Ranbir
Kapoor. A Tribune photograph
Roadside vendors have a field day as MC officials look the other way
Ludhiana, June 27
“Rehri” and “farhi” vendors have encroached upon the roadside along Sidhwan Canal near Jawaddi Bridge, leaving commuters and pedestrians fuming and fretting.
Area residents say despite repeated complaints made to the tehbazari wing and senior municipal corporation officials, no action had been taken to remove the encroachments.
Fruit vendors encroach upon the roadside along Sidhwan Canal near Jawaddi Bridge in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
laying of sewers
Work begins on Rs 8.7 lakh project
Ludhiana, June 27
The work on laying new sewers at an estimated cost of Rs 8.70 lakh commenced at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Colony, developed by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT), here today.
Work on laying of sewers commences at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Colony in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
LUDHIANA
SCAN
Anti-drug function
A state level function against the menace of drug addiction will be held at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan here on June 28 with the objective of creating awareness against the use of drugs and other habit-forming substances. Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal said the Punjab Minister for Health, Family Welfare, Social Security and Women and Child Development Surjit Kumar Jiani will be the chief guest at the function. A play against the social evil of drug addiction will also be staged at this occasion.
college NOTES
Faculty development programme concludes
Ludhiana: A five-day Punjab Technical University sponsored Faculty Development Programme on ‘Latest emerging technologies for teaching and learning’ concluded in the Department of Business Administration at the RIMT-Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh, on Friday.
PAU NOTES
Coaching camp begins
Ludhiana: A two-week National Sports Organisation (NSO) coaching camp for undergraduate students began at Punjab Agricultural University on Friday. About 160 students from different constituent colleges of the PAU will be attending the camp.
e-filing
Tax Bar assn demands withdrawal of notification
Ludhiana, June 27
The Punjab Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has urged the Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman to withdraw the new notification that has made it mandatory for all taxpayers to have valid contact details registered on the e-filing portal.
Cultural fair courts controversy
Ludhiana, June 27
Government Primary School, Nandpur, has been decided as the venue for the playing card competition during a cultural mela on June 29.
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