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Finally, ADC (D) office gets facelift after 19 years
Ludhiana, July 31
Finally, after 19 years, the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) is getting a facelift. The building, which houses offices related to the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development), is being spruced up at an estimated cost of Rs 13
lakh. Avtar Singh, Assistant Project Officer at the office, said: “We brought the issue to the notice of Isha
Kalia, former Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development).
Repair work under way at the office of the ADC (D) at the Mini-Secretariat, Ludhiana. Tribune photos: HImanshu Mahajan
High drama at women’s cell
Ludhiana, July 31
A newlywed woman has accused the women’s cell in charge, Kulwant Kaur, of thrashing her and her in-laws. The woman, identified as Riya Dhir, was rushed to the Civil Hospital.
Youth caught stealing cash from gurdwara donation box
Ludhiana, July 31
A youth was caught red-handed while he was stealing money from the donation box of a gurdwara at Jodhewal Basti. The gurdwara authorities had recently installed close circuit television (CCTV) cameras when they found the donation amount was decreasing day by day.
City youth forget Munshi Premchand on his birthday
Ludhiana, July 31
“Munshi Premchand must be someone working in a court,” said an undergraduate student of a college when asked about the most celebrated Hindi writer in this subcontinent. Another youngster said: “I think he is a famous personality from the field of painting in Mumbai.”
IMA comes to the rescue of doctors
Ludhiana, July 31
The doctors of Indian Medical Association, Ludhiana, are anguished at the recent incident of ‘hooliganism’ at the Arora Nursing Home, Baba Than Singh
Chowk, by certain unscrupulous elements. The IMA doctors maintained that medical professionals were trained to prevent diseases and treat a person if he/she fells ill. Many a times despite best efforts, doctors were not able to cure the patient.
Members of the IMA hold a protest in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune Photograph
Doctors asked to follow ad norms
Ludhiana, July 31
All the registered medical doctors registered with the Punjab Medical Council have been advised to give advertisements only as per the Code of Medical Ethics.
anti-encroachment drive
Civic body issues notices to defaulters
Ludhiana, July 31
The Municipal Corporation has issued notices to over 400 defaulters in
the interior of the city to remove their encroachments or action will be taken against them as
per law.
Happy showers: Children play with rainwater in Ludhiana. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Encroachments removed
Ludhiana, July 31
Temporary encroachments were removed from Jawahar Nagar Camp here today. The stocks of about half a dozen shops were taken by the tehbazari wing of Zone D.
DM extends ban on hookah bars
Ludhiana, July 31
Deputy Magistrate, Ludhiana, Rajat Aggarwal has extended the ban on hookah bar under Section 144 of the IPC. He said restaurants could not offer hookahs to the visitors. These orders are to be followed by all commercial establishments falling under the municipal corporation, municipal councils and villages in Ludhiana district.
dowry case
Family accuses SHO of inaction
Ludhiana, July 31
High drama took place outside Dugri police station last night after a woman along with her family members and area residents staged dharna against Station House Officer (SHO) inspector Paramjit Singh.
Efforts to revive English writing in city
Ludhiana, July 31
English Prof KBS Sodhi said it was the city’s attitude towards literature and other finer arts, apart from increasing materialism which is not letting any literary talent in English to flourish and come up here.
Prof KBS Sodhi with his forum of English writers during a meeting recently. A Tribune photograph
Dolled up city brides get a magical touch
Ludhiana, July 31
Noted make-up artist Ritu Kolentine was in the city for a fashion show being organised at Hyatt Regency. The make-up artist said Punjabi brides just want to look the best and be the cynosure of all eyes. She said weddings in Punjab are like week-long celebrations and are celebrated like festivals particularly in Ludhiana. She has visited the city several times to do bridal make-up for wedding functions.
Makeup artist Ritu Kolentine gives final touches to a model at Kingfisher Ultra Fashion Show
in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Seminar highlights ill-effects of drug abuse on youth
Ludhiana, July 31
An awareness seminar on the ill-effects of drug abuse was organised at St Thomas School, near Christian Medical College (CMC), here today.
DCP Nilamberi Jagdale interacts with students during a seminar in Ludhiana on Thursday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Many residents unaware of Vanamahotsava
Ludhiana, July 31
Though there was an excitement among local residents regarding tree plantation drives recently, with many of them also demanding that the ‘tree plantation day’ must be observed every year, several residents were unaware that a week in the name of Vana Mahotsava is already celebrated across the country
every year.
Ignorance is not always bliss
Ludhiana, July 31
An RTI activist Kuldeep Khaira has raised concern over the working of the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana. Khaira said he filed an online complaint regarding an encroachment in Model Town extension on July 18 (complaint number 1825).
from colleges
City student brings laurels
Chanpreet Kaur, a student of the Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Ludhiana, has stood first in the BEd examination conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh, by securing 941 out of 1,100 marks.
from schools
Investiture held
Investiture ceremony of the students’ council of Saraswati Modern School, Civil Lines, was organised on Thursday. Oath of office was administered to new office-bearers. Students were adorned with sashes and badges.
Drug de-addiction centre
Foundation stone laid
Samrala, July 31
Punjab Health Minister Surjit Kumar Jyani said Punjab will be a drug-free state in the coming one and a half year. He said this while laying the foundation stone of drug de-addiction centre at Civil Hospital,
Samrala.
Surjit Kumar Jyani, Health Minister, Punjab, lays the foundation stone of a drug de-addiction centre at Samrala. A Tribune photograph
Misuse of goods carriers goes unchecked
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 31
Unauthorised use of goods carriers for carrying passengers has emerged as a major factor behind loss of life and property in road accidents in this part of Malwa.
Rotarians vow to spread communal harmony
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 31
With intent to perpetuate peace and communal harmony in the region, office-bearers and activists of various organisations of local town and surrounding localities vowed to adopt teachings of Prophet Mohammad in their life.
Banks told to step up vigil at premises
Payal, July 31
Owners and managers of the various commercial organisations including banks and private financial institutes were advised to enhance preventive vigilance on their premises.
Machhiwara police drive against illegal mining
Machhiwara, July 31
The Police have claimed to have recovered three tractor-trolleys used for illegal sand mining in the area.
Man falls prey to acid attack
Ludhiana, July 31
A 30-year-old man was seriously injured in acid attack. The victim identified as Sita Ram was rushed to hospital with multiple burn marks.
Badminton tourney: Sarthak, Lakshya enter semis
Ludhiana, July 31
Sarthak Jain along with Karanveer Singh, Arnam Jain and Punjab champion Lakshya Sharma scripted victories to book their berths in the semifinals in the boys Under-10 category on the third day of the Open Ludhiana District Badminton Tournament for Sub-Junior Boys and Girls being held at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
Players in action on the third day of the Ludhiana District Badminton Championship.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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With hearing of a contempt-of-court petition (number 2695 of 2012) going to be held tomorrow, the tehbazari wing of the Municipal Corporation swung into action and removed illegal hoardings here today.
