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Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar community centre
Dept orders cancellation of land allotment
 Ludhiana,
July 27
The Local Government Department has issued directions to the Ludhiana
Improvement Trust (LIT) authorities to initiate proceedings for the cancellation
of allotment of a piece of land measuring 2196 square yards at C Block in Bhai
Randhir Singh Nagar Colony, which was allotted for a community centre in
November 1986.
The community centre at C Block of Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar Colony in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Donation in his blood
Ludhiana, July 27
Committed to serving humanity through blood donation, Sudhir Mudgal today celebrated his 50th birthday by donating blood for the 111th time. Instead of throwing a party, Mudgal finds donating blood a unique way to celebrate his birthday.
Shahi Imam appeals for maintaining peace
Ludhiana, July 27
Shahi Imam of Punjab Habib-ur-Rahman has termed communal violence in Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) as the most unfortunate incident. Terming it as an act of mischievous persons, he said certain forces had been out to weaken the strong bonds between the members of the two communities for decades.
Cops bust gang of robbers
Ludhiana, July 27
With the arrest of four persons, the city police have claimed to have busted a gang of highway robbers. The accused have been identified as Sandeep Singh, alias Sandy of Kapurthala, Arjan, alias Ajju, Judjejeet Singh, alias Kaja, and Khalara Singh, all residents of Ferozepur. They were nabbed at a vacant plot in the Dehlon area.
world hepatitis day
Local bodies educate masses
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 27
On the occasion of World Hepatitis Day, social, educational and civic bodies of the area have launched a coordinated movement to educate people about the causes and consequences of the dreaded disease.
Photographers learn the art of capturing life with a click
Ludhiana, July 27
Budding photographers went for a photo walk today morning. They learnt how to create stories out of the photographs and clicked pictures in the old part of the city, including Chaura Bazaar. The photo walk was a part of a two-day workshop.
ludhiana scan
Diarrhoea control fortnight begins
Civil Surgeon, along with the Indian Academy of Pediatrics, will jointly launch Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight
(IDCF) at Civil Hospital from July 28. The IDCF is a set of activities to be implemented in an intensified manner from July 28 to August 8 in order to prevent deaths due to childhood diarrhoea across the district. Awareness generation of the staff and nursing students will be undertaken during the launch by Dr Rajinder
Gulati, HOD, pediatrics, Civil Hospital. ORS-Zinc corners will also be established in the hospital at strategic points.
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| A doctor examines a patient during a free health camp at Dana Mandi and (left), Sikh leaders protest against the Saharanpur incident at the Clock Tower in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
23-year-old woman dies of burn injuries
Khanna July 27
A woman of Guru Nanak Nagar, Khanna, died due to burn injuries under mysterious circumstances.
The deceased has been identified as 23-year-old Rupa Rani.
As per the information, at the time of the incident the woman was at her house.
Campaign launched to save environment
Ludhiana, July 27
A meeting of members of Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan was held at the Circuit House today.
High drama outside heart institute
Ludhiana, July 27
High drama was witnessed outside Hero Dayanand Medical College Heart Institute after the condition of a 45-year-old heart patient, Ashok Kumar, worsened today.
Play ‘Bhamashah’ staged
Ludhiana, July 27
A play, “Bhamashah”, was staged at Guru Nanak Bhawan yesterday evening. It was organised by the Jain International Trade Organisation
(JITO). The play was about a businessman and the patriot of his time, Bhamashah, who used to reside in
Mewar, a princely state.
Artistes enact a scene from the play, "Bhamashah", at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan, in Ludhiana
on Sunday. A tribune photograph
Course on comprehensive critical care concludes
Ludhiana, July 27
The second day of the 11th Comprehensive Critical Care Course (4c) concluded with lectures on “hypokalemia and hyperkalemia” by Dr Rajesh
Chawla. It was followed by lectures on “Nutrition” by Dr Amit Mandal and “Infection Control” by Dr Rajesh Mahajan. The course was organised by the Punjab Chapter of the Indian Studies of Critical Care Medicine
(ISCCM), along with the Department of Medicine, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
Valmiki sangh backs fishery students
Ludhiana, July 27
Members of the Valmiki Sewa Sangh held a protest rally in favour of striking students of the College of Fisheries of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences Unviersity
(GADVASU).
Members of the Valmiki Sewa Sangh hold a protest rally in favour of the fisheries students. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Giddha, bhangra mark Teej celebrations
Ludhiana, July 27
Noble Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, celebrated Teej festival with students of Ma Sharda Vidyapeeth (being run by the NGO) in the Daulat Colony branch on Saturday.
Children enjoy during the Teej celebrations in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
English writers plan forum
Ludhiana, July 27
“England as a state, as it is today, is the result of revolutionary literary works of Charles Dickens,” said Prof KBS
Sodhi.
Children learn with fun at summer camp
Ludhiana, July 27
Students presented their creations after the conclusion of a summer camp, “Arty Crafty Summer Party”, which concluded at Artistry Studio today. The students said they were elated to have learnt several things during the summer camp.
Children, who attended a summer camp at Artistry Studio, showcase their creations.
Photo: inderjeet verma
Officials conduct surprise checks at schools
Ludhiana, July 27
Officials of Education Department conducted a surprise check at various schools of the district. The officials found two employees reaching school late and one employee absent from duty on Saturday.
Deputy District Education Officer Dr Charanjit Singh examines a store room of a school. A Tribune Photo
Renowned Hindi author, educationist passes away
Ludhiana, July 27
Renowned Hindi author and educationist Dr Gian Singh passed away following a cardiac failure today. He was 75.
Better Ludhiana,
beggars blight
Admn barking up the wrong tree
Ludhiana, July 27
The district administration’s drive to rehabilitate beggars has failed to yield good results. Every fortnight, officials pick up beggars and send them to shelter homes. Still, their number is on the rise in the city. They are seen in every nook and cranny. On seeing the officials, they flee.
Let leprosy be a loser
Ludhiana, July 27
Leprosy continues to haunt the government. Those affected by the disease face social stigma and discrimination. Lack of awareness regarding the free treatment
provided by the government becomes another major issue. Some patients continue to shell out money at private hospitals while others remain without medication.
14 diarrhoea cases reported
Ludhiana, July 27
Around 29 patients were examined at a camp in Parkash Nagar today. Of them, 14 were diagnosed with diarrhoea. Two patients were from Parkash Nagar while the remaining were from Jawwadi Khurd, Jawwadi Kalan, Punjabi Bagh, Punjab Mata Nagar and adjoining areas.
Reimbursement only in dreams!
Ludhiana, July 27
Government employees are a harried lot. They have been bearing fuel and other expenses for the past six months. Fed up with the apathetic attitude of the Punjab Government, they said it had become difficult for them to make both ends meet.
A government official said,“Reimbursement seems a distant dream.”
Another official said, “I spend Rs 80 to Rs 90 on tea which is served to visitors.
One of my colleague’s pays the electricity. Phone bills have not been cleared
for the past two months.”
AAP falls prey to bickering, ‘dictatorial’ attitude of high command condemned
Ludhiana, July 27
Rift in the district unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) came to the fore today when AAP leader Harinder Singh Khalsa issued a statement that some “unruly elements” were claiming to be representatives of the AAP in Ludhiana. The fissures within the party became even more evident when a section of AAP workers and volunteers organised a meeting in which they condemned the ‘dictatorial’ attitude of the AAP high command, including the party’s national convener Arvind
Kejriwal.
Robbers posing as auto drivers unleash terror
Ludhiana, July 27
Robbers posing as auto drivers have been targeting innocent persons in
the city. Complainant Sandhya Devi, a resident of Hargobind Nagar, told the police that she had gone to the Army canteen to buy ration. She hired an auto from Durga Mata Mandir near Jagraon Bridge.
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Ludhiana, July 27
