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Industry draws a blank again
Ludhiana, July 16
After getting nothing in the Union Budget, the local industry had pinned its hopes on the state budget. However, the latter, too, failed to bring smiles on the faces of traders and industrialists.
City buses worth Rs 12 crore rust
Ludhiana, July 16
Around 30 brand new buses worth Rs 12 crore purchased by the state government to provide affordable transport to the residents of the city rust outside the Sub-Registrar’s Office (West) here. These buses can’t be put to use till a writ filed by the Auto-Rickshaw Union is pending in the apex court.
The buses parked outside the office of the Sub-Registrar
(West). Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Man sentenced to life term in murder case
Ludhiana, July 16
Sessions Judge KS Kang has convicted Gurjit Singh of Sarup Nagar, Ludhiana, of the murder of Kanwar Pal, a driver of SAD leader Vijay Danav. He was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment. A fine of Rs 10,000 was also imposed upon him.
Sanitation eludes migrant-dominated areas of city
Ludhiana, July 16
The areas having a large population of migrants face the threat of outbreak of a disease as the Municipal Corporation and the Health Department have not shown any concern about sanitation there.
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Sewage and water accumulated on streets in Durga Colony of
Ludhiana. The colony has a large population of migrants from UP and Bihar. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
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Waterlogging irks commuters, residents
Sahnewal, July 16
Though rain brought cheer to residents, at the same time it has put commuters and residents of the town in a hardship.
The reason being the erection of overbridges by the NHAI, from where the entire rainwater runs down in no time and leaves the streets inundated for weeks.
A waterlogged underpass in Sahnewal on Wednesday.
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Civic Hospital: ICU sans facilities, staff
Ludhiana, July 16
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Ludhiana Civil Hospital is a picture of neglect. With necessary medical staff and equipment unavailable, it exists in name only.
The hospital staff admits that patients come to the emergency ward of the hospital just to get medico-legal reports made.
The six-bedded Intensive Care Unit of the Ludhiana Civil Hospital is without a ventilator, heart monitor and suction machine. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Self-appointed groups affecting dairy farmers’ earnings, says assn president
Ludhiana, July 16
Progressive Dairy Farmers’ Association (PDFA) has accused the self-appointed groups such as gau raksha dal and samitis of impending the growth of dairy farming in the state.
Progressive Dairy Farmers’ Association president Daljeet Singh Sadarpur (right) talks during his visit to Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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City to have skill development centre
Ludhiana, July 16
The Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, KJS Cheema, was in the city to look for an appropriate site for setting up a Multi-Skill Development
Centre. As many as 5,000 youth are expected to be trained annually in different skills at the
centre.
New academic session begins
Ludhiana, July 16
The private and government colleges of the city began its new academic session, here today.
The colleges organised prayers and function to commence the session. Meanwhile, teachers of aided colleges gave a call of protest at Chandigarh on July 17.
Girls in a jubilant mood at the Khalsa College for Women in
Ludhiana. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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PAU working hours changed
Ludhiana, July 16
Owing to the hot and humid weather, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has changed the working hours of the university from 7.15 am to 2.30 pm. The registrar,
PAU, said the change would be effective from tomorrow onwards.
Fisheries’ students distribute pamphlets
Ludhiana, July 16
The striking students of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) continued their strike for yet another day.
A student of the Fisheries Department,
GADVASU, distributes pamphlets to a commuter outside gate number 2 of the PAU in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Bar Association holds urgent meeting
Samrala, July 16
An urgent meeting of the Bar Association, Samrala, and presidents of various bar associations of the state was held here under the chairmanship of advocate Lakhvir Singh, president of the local
association.
Earth Hour
Youths form human chain to encourage participation
Ludhiana, July 16
Youngsters in the city today formed a human chain to spread awareness about the coming attempt at making a Guinness world record to be held on Sunday.
Volunteers hold placards carrying information on Earth Hour at Bhai Wala Chowk in
Ludhiana. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Budget is aimless: Phoolka
Ludhiana, July 16
The Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka has termed the state Budget “aimless, directionless and debt-ridden”.
In a press release issued here today, Phoolka
stated: “The revenue deficit has increased by two-and-a-half times.
Redress online complaints within a week, says MC chief
Ludhiana, July 16
The Municipal Corporation Commissioner today asked the civic body officials to redress all online complaints pending with various departments of the MC within a week.
Air bags not safe for children, says doctor
Ludhiana, July 16
On the occasion of the World Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Day, an interactive seminar with parents and staff on the issues of preventing facial injuries in children was held by the Department of Plastic and Microvascular Surgery at SPS Apollo Hospital.
Post office plans special activities on philately
Ludhiana, July 16
The senior postmaster at the Head Post Office, SP Pahwa, said activities for the promotion of philately will be carried out at the post office.
“I will get the Philately bureau restored.
Framed posters on philately in the office of the senior postmaster at the Head Post Office in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Cong MP raises issues of MSMEs in Lok Sabha
Ludhiana, July 16
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Ravneet Singh Bittu today raised the issue of outdated machinery and technology being used by the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) of Ludhiana and Mandi Gobindgarh in the Lok Sabha.
PAU NOTES
86TH ICAR Foundation Day celebrated at PAU
The 86th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was celebrated at the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) on Wednesday. The Zonal Project Directorate (ZPD-ICAR), Zone-I, Ludhiana, organised the function wherein subject-matter specialists from various Krishi Vigyan Kendras
(KVKs), farmers from Bathinda, Faridkot, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ropar and Hamirpur participated.
COLLEGE NOTES
Students of RGC attend leadership camp
Ten students of Ramgarhia Girls College were selected to attend Youth Leadership Training Hiking Trekking Camp, organised under the aegis of the Department of Youth Welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Industrialists meet DC
A delegation of the Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organisation has met Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal over the newly created industrial category for the industry.
Custodians of law: The police carry out a flag march on Hambra Road following Tuesday night’s clash. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Walking in the rain: Girls enjoy the sudden showers in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
model town incident
City police arrest both snatchers
Ludhiana, July 16
The two motorcycle-borne youngsters who tried to snatch a Chandigarh-based journalist’s purse in the Model Town Extension area on July 4 have been arrested.
Police Commissioner Parmod Ban said the suspects confessed to the crime.
The snatchers in police custody in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
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Kidnapped boy rescued
Ludhiana, July 16
Twelve-year-old Mayank Jain who was allegedly kidnapped by his father was today rescued by
the police. Confirming the development, ADCP-III Satvir Atwal said the boy had been rescued by the police and was safe.
Group clash leaves three persons hurt
Ludhiana, July 16
An uneasy calm prevailed at the Dairy Complex near Hambran Road following the last night’s incident where two groups clashed over the suspicion that a cow-laden truck was being taken to a slaughter house.
The police discuss the issue with a member of one of the groups in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Spy camera in changing room
ASI booked for negligence
Ludhiana, July 16
Charanjit Singh, an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) posted at the Division No. 8 police station, was today booked for letting the owner of the garment shop, where a hidden camera was recovered from the changing room, escape from the police custody.
RSP leader accused of cheating
Khanna, July 16
Some residents of Khanna, mostly women, today submitted a complaint to the SSP, Khanna, against a leader of the RSP and others for duping them of thousands of rupees on the name of providing the former residential plots on cheap rates.
Man arrested with stolen motorcycle
Machhiwara, July 16
The Machhiwara police claimed to have arrested a person and recovered a stolen motorcycle from him. As per information, a police party had laid a naka near the local Dasehra ground.
Illegal wine godown raided
Khanna July 16
The Khanna police today raided an illegal godown of a wine contractor of the Bija area and sealed it with the help of excise officials.
The SSP, Khanna, Harsh Kumar Bansal, said a police party of the CIA,
Khanna, led by in charge Baljinder Singh, raided a wine godown at Bija after getting a tip-off.
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