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diarrhoea outbreak
Lenient approach, political interference to blame
Ludhiana, July 24
The absence of stringent action by law enforcing agencies and interference by politicians in the removal of illegal water connections lead to the outbreak of diseases in this industrial city every year. Refusing to learn from the past, the authorities swing into action only when the disease has taken its toll on humans.
Immigration agency owner, 5 others booked for thrashing family
Ludhiana, July 24
The police have booked six persons of an immigration agency for assaulting a couple and their seven-year-old son, who visited its office for receiving Rs 2 lakh they have given to the company to facilitate their permanent immigration to Canada.
Poor sewerage system
Residents threaten stir
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 24
Residents of the worst-affected area of the locality have threatened to launch an agitation in case the needful is not done to improve the sewerage system here.
Powerless, residents spend sleepless nights
Jagraon, July 24
Contrary to the tall claims of the state government and Punjab State Power Corporation Limited to provide uninterrupted power supply to all sections of electricity consumers during the summer season, residents of Jagraon and surrounding areas continue to grapple with the problem of scheduled and unscheduled power cuts. These prolonged power cuts have been taking a toll on the local residents.
Merger of ZP schools with Education department
Teachers’ union holds protest
Ludhiana, July 24
Teachers, working under Zila Parishad, held a protest at the Deputy Commissioner’s office, here today.
Activists of ETT Teachers Union Punjab said Jaswinder Singh Sidhu, state president of ETT Adhiapak Union, has been sitting on hunger strike for the last five days in Chandigarh but the government has not responded to their demands so far.
Activists of the ETT Teachers Union hold a protest at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
114 students turn up for counselling
Ludhiana, July 24
As many 114 students appeared for counselling of non-medical stream at the Senior Secondary Residential School for Meritorious Students. Today, the number of girls was again more than the boys. As many as 82 girls and 32 boys appeared for the counselling session.
About 223 applicants had applied for 300 seats in the non-medical stream in the school.
The Senior Secondary Residential School for Meritorious Students in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Ailing 4-year-old child needs help
Ludhiana, July 24
Four-year-old Ayush Walia has been diagnosed with Thalassemia major. He has a complete HLA matched with his sister. The ideal treatment for him is allogeneic stem cell transplant with his sister as the donor. The estimated expense for the same is approximately Rs 12 lakhs sans the untoward complications.
Health Dept swings into action
Ludhiana, July 24
The Health Department has sprung into action following diarrhoea outbreak at Parkash Nagar, Jawwadi.
diarrhoea outbreak at parkash nagar
Health programme: 80 schools take part in workshop on Day 1
Ludhiana, July 24
Fortis Hospital has come up with a school mental health programme. Under this
programme, the hospital aims to provide extensive services in the school community.
“Through the medium of talks, seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions with students, teachers and parents, the programme will create awareness and promote positive psychology to foster positive mental health and well-being of all the human beings,” said Kamna
Chhibber, head of mental health and consultant clinical psychologist.
Dr Samir Parikh, director of the Department of Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences, Fortis Healthcare, adresses a press conference in Ludhiana on Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
School bus drivers told about traffic rules
Ludhiana, July 24
The District Transport Office organised a special camp for school bus drivers at DAV Public School, Pakhowal Road, today. The drivers were apprised of traffic rules.
As many as 140 drivers and conductors attended the camp.
Kerala magic: All that glitters is the stage
Ludhiana, July 24
Kerala tourism generates more than Rs 22,000 crore. This was stated by Anil VS from the department of tourism of the state. He along with students of Kathakali School from Kerala were in the city for promoting tourism in the state. Another person from the team said they visited
Ludhiana to tap the tourist market.
| Artistes from Kerala present various dance forms during a function in Ludhiana. Tribune Photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Phoolka takes a dig at BJP Govt
Ludhiana, July 24
Aam Aadmi Party leader and senior advocate HS Phoolka said the threat issued by the BJP Government to invoke Article 356 was in violation of the principles laid down by the Supreme Court.
Last date for filing VAT return extended
Ludhiana, July 24
The last date for filing VAT quarterly returns has been extended to August 20. However, dates for tax payment will remain unchanged. Taxpayers can submit the worksheet in this quarter or can do it in the next quarter.
Beauty and the birds
Ludhiana, July 24
This is the best time of the year for bird lovers and watchers to catch a glimpse of the winged creatures. They make nests and feed their chicks during the rainy season.
Neeru is new MC Additional Commissioner
Ludhiana, July 24
Neeru Katyal Gupta, PCS, Additional Deputy Commissioner (G), has been posted as the Additional Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana. She has also been given the charge of ADC, Jagraon.
Medico-legal reports
Vigilant Citizens’ Forum alleges harassment
Ludhiana, July 24
The Vigilant Citizens’ Forum has written a letter to Sarvesh Kaushal, Chief Secretary, highlighting the systematic flaws and harassment caused to patients visiting the Civil Hospital for getting medico-legal reports
(MLRs) made.
BUSINESS NEWS
Tanishq announces exciting offers
Customers can avail a flat 15 per cent off on entire diamond jewellery collection priced within Rs 2 lakhs and up to 25 per cent off on diamond jewellery priced above Rs 2 lakhs at any Tanishq store across India between July 24 and September 7. Apart from the exciting offers on diamonds, there is also a discount of up to 10 per cent on platinum and colour stones jewellery that can be availed during this period.
Head constable assaulted, 10 booked
Machhiwara, July 24
The Machhiwara police have registered a case against 10 persons
for attacking a head constable. As per the information, a head constable of Machiwara Police was allegedly attacked by mining mafia men near Tandi village.
Purse snatched
Ludhiana, July 24
Two motorcycle-borne youths snatched a purse from a college student at College Road yesterday.
Cagers subjected to humiliation
Organisers draw flak from sports fraternity
Ludhiana, July 24
The decision of organisers of the fifth FIBA Asia Cup in Wuhan, China, has left the sports fraternity fuming. Sikh cagers were not allowed to play wearing head gears in China recently. Two players from Punjab, Amritpal Singh from Amritsar district and Amjyot Singh from Chandigarh, were asked to take off their headgear by the
organisers. They were told that it was a violation of the International Basketball Federation rules.
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Residents indulging in speeding were in for a surprise today as the city traffic police made full use of its new speed gun today. They challaned 50 commuters, including the owners of high-performance cars such as BMWs, Audis and
Mercs.
