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Science Express reaches today
Ludhiana, August 1
Science Express - Biodiversity Special (SEBS), an innovative mobile exhibition mounted on a specially designed 16-coach AC train, will reach the local railway station tomorrow and will remain here from August 2 to 5. The exhibition will start from 10 am.
Mystery shrouds man’s death
Jagraon, August 1
A middle-aged man was killed under mysterious circumstances at his house late last night. The deceased has been identified as Gurpreet Singh (42), a resident of Mohalla Ravidaspura on the Lajpat Rai road here. Gurpreet Singh was an employee of Punjab State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited (Punsup) in Ludhiana.
World-class library a distant dream
 Ludhiana, August 1
Residents were elated after Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria announced last year that a world-class library would be built at Guru Nanak
Bhawan. More than a year has passed, but work on the project is yet to take off.
Guru Nanak Bhawan, the site for proposed world-class library. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
PCR cop ‘thrashes’ resident
 Ludhiana, August 1
High drama was witnessed near Arora Cinema last night after a biker was allegedly assaulted by PCR staff.
Navdeep Singh (26), a resident of Janta Nagar, said he was returning home on a motorcycle after seeing off one of his relatives.
Navdeep Singh at a hospital. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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| Designer Sheetal Lyall, along with former Miss India Natasha Suri, walk the ramp during a fashion show in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act
Government wants to curb people’s voice, say teachers
Ludhiana, August 1
Teachers have opposed the proposed Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act-2014, which will reportedly deprive them from the right to protest.
Non-teaching staff observe strike
 Jagraon, August 1
Non-teaching staff members of Lajpat Rai DAV College, Jagraon, observed a strike in support of their various long-pending demands the college today.
They observed the strike on a call given by the DAV College Employees Coordination Committee.
Non-teaching staff members of Lajpat Rai DAV College, Jagraon, hold a protest. A Tribune photograph
Dr Dharam Singh is SCD Govt College principal
 Ludhiana, August 1
Eminent researcher and educationist Dr Dharam Singh Sandhu took over as the principal of SCD Government College in the presence of senior faculty of the college here today.
Dr Dharam Singh Sandu, who has taken over as the principal of SCD Government College. Photo: Inderjeet verma
LUDHIANA SCAN
Unions hold protest march
Various unions and organisations, including mazdoor union, farmers, government employees, youths, students and cultural organisations, held a conference at Punjabi Bhawan against the state government’s “Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act-2014”.
Minister urged to abolish 2% central excise on bicycle
Ludhiana, August 1
A delegation of the Federation of Industrial and Commercial Organisation (FICO) today met Finance Minister Arun Jaitley under the leadership of Pankaj Munjal, past president, All-India Cycle Association, regarding the problems faced by the industry, especially the bicycle industry.
World Breastfeeding Week
Be health-wise prosperous
Ludhiana, August 1
World Breastfeeding Week is being celebrated from August 1 to August 7 and the theme for this year is “Breastfeeding: A Winning Goal for Life”.
Keep dengue mosquito on a leash
Ludhiana, August 1
Officials of the Health department today held a meeting with the maintenance staff of Christian Medical College and Hospital instructing them to check coolers and containers on a regular basis.
Eye care on education dept’s mind
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 1
The education department has launched a social awareness programme on eye care for schoolchildren.
Social organisations and private medical institutes have been roped in for holding eye camps.
Sassy beauties sizzle, add to city’s glamour quotient
Ludhiana, August 1
It was time for glitz and glamour in the city as models sashayed down the ramp, swaggering in fashionable outfits, in sync to the beats of music, waving their dresses and wowing the audience. Kingfisher Ultra Fashion Tour at Hyatt Regency brought noted designer Jattinn
Kochhar. He walked the ramp with his showstopper Miss Asia Pacific World 2012 Himangini Singh Yadu after presenting his predominantly black collection named Bleeding Lust.
Travel and tourism exhibition begins today
Ludhiana, August 1
India Travel Mart, a three-day travel and tourism exhibition, will be organised from August 2 to August 4 at Hotel Le Baron, Ferozepur Road. It will feature travel boards and organisations from India and abroad at one place.
Victim’s kin block road
Ludhiana, August 1
A day after members of Indian Medical Association held a protest against ‘hooliganism’ at Arora Nursing Home, Baba Than Singh Chowk, the victim’s family blocked a road outside the hospital today.
Encroachments removed
Ludhiana: A team of the tehbazari wing of the Municipal Corporation, led by JS Sekhon, superintendent, removed temporary encroachments from Jawahar Nagar Camp and Jawaddi Road along Sidhwan Canal today. Sekhon said more than 12 rehris and farhis were impounded from Jawahar Nagar Camp as these were obstructing the flow of vehicular traffic and causing nuisance to the public. Later in the day, racks, street furniture and merchandise displayed on Jawadii Roadwere removed. — TNS
Badminton meet: Double delight for Arnam, Arunimapal
Ludhiana, August 1
Arnam Jain and Arunimapal hogged limelight clinching two titles each in the U-10 category in the Ludhiana District Badminton Tournament for Sub-Junior Boys and Girls that concluded at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium today. They romped home victorious in the singles as well as doubles in the U-10 category.
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Ludhiana, August 1
