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Mini-secretariat elevator lifts visitors’ spirit
Ludhiana, July 7
Now you need not take stairs to visit any floor of the Mini-secretariat as the much-awaited lift has become operational in the administrative block. Eight people can use it at a time.
DC Rajat Aggarwal inaugurates a lift at the Mini-Secretariat in Ludhiana.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
10 get notices for building violations
Ludhiana, July 7
Tightening noose on those violating the building bylaws with impunity, the Assistant Town Planner, Zone D, today served notices on the owners of 10 buildings, asking them to immediately stop construction or be ready to face the music.
Passengers sweat buckets at station
Ludhiana, July 7
The railway authorities seem little concerned about the welfare of passengers visiting the local railway station in this hot and humid weather. Most taps at the station dispense hot water. Finding a water cooler at the station is a Herculean task.
Non-functional fans at the railway station. Photo:
Inderjeet Verma
Illegal ‘chaupati’ razed
Ludhiana, July 7
Continuing action against illegal constructions in the city, a “chaupati” at Cheema Chowk was razed by the building branch of Zone B office of the Municipal Corporation today. The “chaupati” was almost ready to be given on rent to vendors in utter violation of the building bylaws.
Maintaining hygiene
Health Department teams create awareness
Ludhiana, July 7
In the wake of one confirmed and three suspected diarrhoea deaths at Sehora village, the localities in and around Ludhiana are in the grip of fear. In May, a five-year-old boy from Phambran village died of
diarrhoea. The Health Department has distributed pamphlets to make people aware of health and hygiene.
Illegal digging
Company pays damages to MC
Ludhiana, July 7
The Vodafone company, the staff of which had damaged the water supply lines of the Municipal Corporation near Gopi Petrol Station, Chandigarh Road, on June 30, has deposited a penalty of Rs 1,01,911 with the civic body.
A portion of the Chandigarh road that caved in due to illegal digging. A Tribune Photograph
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City to remain dry
The weather is expected to remain clear and dry in the city and its adjoining areas during the next 24 hours. According to the weather report issued by the School of Climate and Agriculture Meterology, the maximum temperature recorded on Monday was 38 degree Celsius while the minimum temperature was 27.4 degree Celsius. “In the morning, humidity was 74 per cent and in the evening it was 41 per cent.”
Chairman of Verka Milk Plant, Ludhiana, AS Bhagpur, addresses mediapersons. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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| A breathtaking view of Ludhiana city during night. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Farmers start campaign to remove weeds
Samrala July 7
Bharti Kisan Union Rajewal today started a state-level campaign from Mal Majra village to remove congress grass and cannabis. BKU president Balvir Singh Rajewal and Punjab Agriculture Department director Mangal Singh Sidhu were present on the occasion.
GADVASU protest
Trade unions come out in support
Ludhiana, July 7
Various trade unions today came out in support of the “just” demand of protesting students of the College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterniary and Animal Sciences University. Members of these trade unions gathered along with the striking students at Bharat Nagar Chowk to take out a protest march to the Mini-Secretariat to submit a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal,
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| Members of trade unions and students of the College of Fisheries, GADVASU, protest outside the Deputy Commissioner's office
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Farm university honours young Punjabi poetess
Ludhiana, July 7
Inderjit Nandan, a young writer who has carved a niche for herself in Punjabi poetry, was felicitated at Punjab Agricultural University today.
Vice-Chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon along with members of the PAU Teacher Pensioners’ Association and PAU Alumni Association honoured
Nandan, who never let her polio infection affect her creative spirit.
Punjab Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon felicitates Inderjit Nandan during a function in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
A book, life dedicated to teachers’ cause
Doraha, July 7
Prof Tarsem Bahia’s book “Seene Khich Jina Ne Khadi” traces his long journey as an educationist, unionist and social reformer.
High cut-offs leave many students disheartened
Ludhiana, July 7
The cut-off lists released by local government colleges are proving to be a nightmare for aspirants as they find themselves unable to qualify for admissions despite scoring well in Class XII exams.
After completing the process of submission of admission forms, the authorities have been releasing cut-off lists for various courses at both government colleges.
Students submit their documents for admission at the Government College
for Girls in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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GCG students shine in PU exams
Ludhiana: Students of the Government College for Girls have brought laurels to the city by securing top positions in the state merit list of
BSc-I examinations conducted by Panjab University. Sarabjeet Kaur stood third with 91.25 per cent marks, while Rajvir Kaur came fifth with 90.71 per cent marks. Kiranpreet Kaur (90.42 per cent), Ishu Juneja (90.28 per cent), Mehak (90 per cent) and Pardeep (89.85 per cent) stood sixth, seventh, ninth and tenth respectively.
curbing drug menace in punjab
Seminar focuses on role of media, general public
 Jagraon, July 7
A seminar on drug addiction was organised at Lajpat Rai DAV College here today.
The seminar focused on the role of politicians, police and media in curbing drug menace. Students from various schools attended the seminar.
Rajesh Bagha, chairman, Punjab State Commission for Scheduled Castes, addresses students during a seminar
in Jagraon on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Private school students return to studies after vacation
Ludhiana, July 7
A number of city-based private schools reopened after summer vacation here today.
KVM School, Spring Dale Senior Secondary School, CFC Public School, Bal Bharati School and other prominent schools of the city resumed studies from this morning.
Students return to schools after summer vacation in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
rising snatching incidents
Is confinement the only solution?
Ludhiana, July 7
Friday’s snatching incident has yet again brought to the fore the vulnerability of women in the city. Due to the rising snatching incidents, gated colonies are mushrooming in the city, with residents confining themselves to the four walls.
A gated colony. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Genetic testing helpful in preventing breast cancer: Expert
Ludhiana, July 7
Genetic testing can help prevent breast cancer. The test is yet to gain popularity in India.
Sanitation given a miss at Jagraon
 Jagraon, July 7
There seems to be no end to the woes of residents of the town. As sanitation workers visit areas at their whims and fancies, heaps of garbage can be seen dotting every nook and cranny of the town.
Sewage flows on to a road in the Khai residential area of Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
Congress councillors lift dharna following Mayor’s assurance
Ludhiana, July 7
Giving in to the demands of Congress councillors, who have been protesting for the past four days at the Zone A office of the Municipal Corporation, Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria has announced to hold the General House meeting on July 25.
A file photo of the protest.
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| The MC has failed to rid Ludhiana of stray cattle. A number of motorists have lost their lives in accidents involving the animals. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Celebrations incomplete without family: NRIs
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 7
NRIs settled in Canada have been celebrating special days with gaiety. They recently observed Canada Day.
Surprise check at PSPCL office
Ludhiana, July 7
Chief Engineer Rachpal Singh conducted a surprise check at the main office of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL) this morning. Most of the employees did not show up on time, except officials of the distribution section.
2 held with illegal liquor
Khanna, July 7
The Khanna police have booked two persons and recovered 37 bottles of liquor from them. The accused have been identified as Sandeep Singh and Amarjeet Singh Bobby.
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Malaudh, July 7
