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PSPCL pulls a fast one on consumers
Ludhiana, July 13
The tall claims of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) about starting an SMS service for registering and keeping a track of complaints about disruption in power supply have turned out to be a farce if experience of quite a few city residents is any indication.
Power cuts run taps dry in city
Ludhiana, July 13
If the unscheduled and long power cuts are giving the residents sleepless nights in the prevailing humid weather, their mornings are miserable to say the least.
finally, skies open up: Children enjoy the sudden showers that gave some respite from the extreme hot weather in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
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Ludhiana: city unsafe for women
A run-in with scary streets
Ludhiana, July 13
The city is no longer safe for women. Cases of eve-teasing and snatching are on the rise. Such incidents take place with such ferocity and frequency that women feel terrorised.
Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha poll
Atarjeet new senior vice-president
Ludhiana, July 13
The biennial elections of the Kendri Punjabi Lekhak Sabha were held at Punjabi Bhawan today. Only 1,463 of the total 3,137 members turned up to vote.
Long power cuts disturb residents’ routine
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 13
Long, unscheduled and frequent power cuts have upset the routine of the residents in the town and surrounding villages.
Reporters Diary
Girls get a reason to smile
With footwear all set to become cheaper after the government’s Budget announcement, girls have started making plans to add a pretty footwear or two to their collection. “It is just another excuse for college-going girls to go on a shopping spree.
Juicy start to mango fest: Mangoes put on display at Govind Godham Temple in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Youth get tips on setting up business
Ludhiana, July 13
A workshop, "Mind Your Business", was organised by the JCI, Ludhiana Central,
here today.
from schools/colleges
Vanamahotsava
Ludhiana: Weeklong vanamahotsava celebrations kicked off at Sri OP Gupta SDP Model Senior Secondary School. A number of activities are planned for the students. On the first day, Anjali
Pandey, a science student of Class XII, explained the importance of trees in providing the vital oxygen. The school authorities appreciated the students’ efforts and enthusiasm.
united for a cause: Residents take out a candlelight march to create awareness on drug abuse at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
Official to answer queries related to VAT 15 form
Ludhiana, July 13
To solve issues related to VAT 15 form, an official from the Excise and Taxation Commissioner’s office will visit the city.
AYUSH docs allege discrimination
Ludhiana, July 13
Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) doctors are a harried lot.
Dr Nalini Saklani, an ayurvedic doctor at Mehdudan village, said since AYUSH was mainstreamed under National Rural Health Mission
(NRHM), they were posted in rural areas. “Doctors working under AYUSH are hired on a contractual basis and are not paid on a par with permanent employees. AYUSH doctors feel neglected,” said Dr
Nalini.
Probe ordered into milk purchase from Rajasthan
Ludhiana, July 13
Alaknanda Dyal, managing director, Milkfed, Punjab, has ordered an inquiry into the purchase of milk from Rajasthan.
Artificial limbs distributed among 60 persons
Ludhiana, July 13
Artificial limbs were distributed by the Bharat Vikas Parishad today. Sixty persons were given the limbs.
Kidnapped girl traced to Goa
Ludhiana, July 13
A 17-year-old student of Sacred Heart Convent School, Sarabha Nagar, who was kidnapped by unidentified persons on July 10, is in Goa.
Three held with 15-gm heroin
Jagraon, July 13
The Sidhwan Bet police have arrested three persons and seized 15-gm heroin from them. The suspects have been identified as Jarnail Singh, Sukhwinder Singh and Roop Singh, all residents of Kulgehna village near Sidhwan Bet.
Two snatchers target woman
Jagraon, July 13
Two unidentified motorcycle-borne youths snatched a purse from a woman in Hira Bagh here today.
Recovery Cup Tournament
Jeevajot Foundation storm into final
Ludhiana, July 13
The three-day Recovery Cup Tournament being held at Chhoti Mundiyan will
conclude tonight. The Punjab State Drug Counselling and Rehabilitation Centres
Union organised the event in which 20 teams from various drug de-addiction
centres participated.
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