best foot forward: Students present a cultural programme during the Toppers’ Day celebrations at BCM Arya Model School in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: inderjeet Verma |
Boy drowned in Sutlej river
Ludhiana, July 26
A 14-year-old boy was drowned in the Sutlej near Kasabaad village today. The deceased has been identified Lovpreet Singh, alias Labbu, a resident of Gurbaksh Nagar, Bhadhur-ke-Road. He was a student of class IX. The parents of Lovpreet said he had gone missing last evening.
Businessman robbed of car
Ludhiana, July 26
Four SUV-borne persons robbed a person of his car, valuables and cash at gun point last night. The victim is a local businessman, Hardeep Singh, a resident of the Dugri area.
World Hepatitis Day
Doctors pledge to fight ‘silent killer’
Ludhiana, July 26
With World Hepatitis Day round the corner (on July 28), a session was held to spread awareness on the fatal disease. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, most commonly caused by a viral infection.
Chandigarh Mayor visits city
 Ludhiana, July 26
Chandigarh Mayor Harphool Chander Kalyan, along with councillors, visited the city today. They had a brief interaction with the Mayor,
Ludhiana, Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria. The officials wanted to see carriages (rehris) that lifted garbage from the city.
Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria with Chandigarh Mayor Harphool Chander Kalyan
(second from right) in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Bibliophiles discuss, analyse books
Ludhiana, July 26
The Ludhiana Book Club members, who met after a month, spent the evening discussing and analysing books written by famous authors here today.
Parking woes
MC fails to act against violators
Ludhiana, July 26
Despite repeated requests and attempts, the Municipal Corporation has failed to take action against those flouting parking norms. The building branch officials have not even prepared a detailed parking report of hospitals where violations were noticed.
SGPC members should maintain gurdwaras in Haryana: Phoolka
Ludhiana, July 26
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and senior advocate HS Phoolka has welcomed the edict of the Akal Takht calling for cancellation of July 27 and 28 conferences.
It’s all about fashion and style
 Ludhiana, July 26
A two-day fashion and lifestyle exhibition, Doli, commenced today. Designers from different parts of the country, including
Mumbai, Kolkata, Nagpur, Delhi, Jaipur and Chandigarh, displayed dresses and accessories.
Women take a look at handbags; and (right) earrings put on display during a wedding exhibition in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Trainees of martial art school felicitated
Ludhiana, July 26
Trainees of Dragon Tiger Technique Chinese Martial Arts Kung-Fu School, who took part in the recently held state-level karate meet in Ludhiana, were honoured by the Rishi Enclave Welfare Society yesterday.
Scrap dealer robbed of
Rs 8 lakh in city
Ludhiana, July 26
Two motorcycle-borne youths snatched a bag containing Rs 8 lakh from a scrap dealer this evening. Amrik Singh Pawar, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police II, said the scrap dealer, Ramesh Kumar, and one of his employees Bhinda were returning home when the youths stopped their scooter at Peeru Banda Chowk.
Water coolers seized
Ludhiana, July 26
The Food Safety Department today seized 140 potable water coolers from Rama Water Factory, South City. The water was being sold to offices as “purified water”.
Villager electrocuted at house
Khamano, July 26
A man of a nearby village was electrocuted at his house today. The deceased has been identified as Ranjit Singh (38), a resident of Sanghol, near here.
Vijay Diwas celebrated
Ludhiana: The Ex-Servicemen Welfare Society celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of Vijay Divas on Saturday. The members commended the courage displayed by all officers.
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Youth hangs himself at ‘vehra’
Ludhiana, July 26
A 24-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself at Vijay Nagar last night. The deceased has been identified as Santosh
Jha, a native of Darbanga district in Bihar. Santosh had been residing at a “vehra” at Vijay Nagar for several years.
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