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Power engineers get a rude shock
Ludhiana, August 11
Even as a meeting of power engineers is slated to be held with Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on August 13 to sort out pending issues, including violation of tripartite agreement, the PSEB Engineers Association
(PSEBA) today held protest meetings at all circle headquarters in the state against the repressive attitude of the management of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited.
Riot victims
Justice delayed means justice denied: Phoolka
Ludhiana, August 11
Senior advocate and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader HS Phoolka has accused the SAD of ignoring the 1984-riot victims.
For them, the cake’s not worth the candle
 
As International Youth Day is celebrated, we gauge the leanings and moods of city youngsters to where they are headed and how much they value the freedom struggle and realise the value of freedom in view of the 68th Independence Day.
Blank faces, looking at one another curiously was the answer to “who authored the National Anthem?
Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
Security beefed up ahead of I-Day
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 11
The police has beefed up security ahead of the Independence Day.
Assistant Police Commissioner Gill Gupreet Singh Sikand, Deputy Superintendent
of Police, Amargarh, Gurmit Singh; Deputy Superintendent of Police, Payal,
Balwinder Singh Bhikhi; and the Circle Officer at Raikot claimed that they have
enhanced the vigil in and around the venues of the Independence Day
celebrations, educational institutes and busy markets of their respective
regions.
Police personnel search a vehicle in Dehlon near Ahmedgarh on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Health officials destroy rotten fruits, vegetables
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 11
To prevent the outbreak of diseases like cholera, gastroenteritis and other stomach-related ailments prevalent in the rainy season, Health Department teams destroyed huge quantities of rotten fruits and vegetables at different places in the region.
Serving sweets to guests at bhog ceremonies to attract fine of Rs 10K
Raikot, August 11
Any family serving sweets to guests attending bhog ceremonies of deceased members of their clans, would be imposed a fine of Rs 10,000.
Programme to develop scientific temper among youth launched
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 11
The National Council for Science and Technology Communication has launched a programme to develop scientific temper among young minds and create reservoir of potential ideas.
Former DSGMC chief holds press meet
Ludhiana, August 11
Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee former president Harvinder Singh Sarna held a press conference today.
Better Ludhiana encroachments
Encroachments scar rosy picture of city
Ludhiana, August 11
Residents suffer due to encroachments. Not only do they present a shoddy picture of the city, but also constrict the road space. Parking of vehicles and crowd around the roadside vendors make things worse. The paucity of road space and the chaos are the outcome of the increased encroachments in the city.
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| An encroached area and (left); vehicles parked in front of shops in Ludhiana. Tribune Photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Rotary Club celebrates Independence Day with 125 underprivileged children
Ludhiana, August 11
The Rotary Club Greater Ludhiana organised a ‘Morning with underprivileged children’ today to celebrate Independence Day.
Club members with the underprivilaged children in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune Photo
Patwaris hold protest against local court’s order
 Ludhiana, August 11
Patwaries and kanungos of Ludhiana wore black badges to mark their protest against the punishment given by a local court of Faridkot to a patwari of Patwar Circle Gidderbaha-2, Baljinder Singh. He was earlier posted as Patwari in Patwar Circle
Tehna, Faridkot, in 2004. The protest was held outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner,
Ludhiana.
Patwaris and kanungos hold a protest in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet verma
Members of spinners’ association air grievances
Ludhiana, August 11
Continuing with its movement to get the Punjab spinners back on track, MM Vyas, president, Punjab Spinners Association, said memorandums are being sent to the local MLAs so as to apprise them of the problems being faced by spinners in state.
Trader alleges fraud of Rs 50 lakh
Ludhiana, August11
A local trader alleged a fraud of Rs 50 lakh by a couple in land deal here today.
A resident of Janta Enclave, Dugri Road, Anil Bedi, alleged that a Phagwara-based
businessman tricked him and a bank by preparing two forged registered papers of
a property.
Anil Bedi, a trader, addresses a press conference in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Valmiki samaj denounces hospital
Ludhiana, August 11
Members of Bhartiya Valmiki Samaj protested against a hospital at Model Town here today. Vijay Gill from BHAVADAS said an underprivileged pregnant woman was admitted to the hospital on August 8. The protesters claimed that the baby had died three days ago but the family was kept in dark. And when poison spread in the body of the woman, she was shifted to the DMCH by the hospital authorities. When the family of the woman demanded the body of the infant, the hospital authorities refused and asked the father to clear the outstanding bill first. “ We want them to provide compensation to the family,” said Gill.
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Smartphone generation becomes smarter
 Ludhiana, August 11
Some of the city youngsters are making mobile apps for projects of international repute and importance, thereby, contributing to the IT industry and bringing the city come alive on the IT map of the world.
City youngsters have developed various mobile applications for various international projects.
Folk songs mark Teej celebrations
Samrala, August 11
The jovial festival of Teej was celebrated with fervour at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College for Women, Jhar Sahib. Girl students recited bolian and performed giddha.
Students showcase talent at programme
Jagraon, August 11
The Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near here organised a talent hunt programme in order to provide an opportunity to new students to exhibit their talent.
Students enact a scene from a skit during a talent hunt programme at KCW Sidhwan Khurd near
Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
construction of indoor stadium
Second phase to cost around Rs 40.63 crores
Ludhiana, August 11
Higher-ups held a meeting to discuss the second phase of construction of the Indoor Stadium at Pakhowal Road that is hanging in balance due to the paucity of funds. The meeting was attended by the Technical Secretary to the Chief Minister, Punjab, VK Bhat.
High drama at jewellery showroom
Ludhiana, August 11
High drama was witnessed at a jewellery showroom at Fountain Chowk this evening. A number of people, who invested money in the kitty scheme of the
jeweller, started protesting against the showroom owner.
college notes
Programme on financial literacy
The Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology organised a programme on “Financial Awareness and Literacy for Teaching Faculty”. NK
Bansal, counsellor at Disha, which is a social initiative of the ICICI Bank Ltd to assist customers of banking services, was the keynote speaker. Bansal said financial literacy was the need of the hour. As financial markets have become increasingly complex, it had become difficult for common people to make informed choices, he said. Bansal spoke on various topics like ATM, credit/debit cards, power of compounding in building wealth, nomination and will,
cybercrimes, online shopping, CIBIL-Credit Information Bureau of India. Prof VK Chadha proposed the vote of thanks.
pau notes
Scientist’s Centre inaugurated
Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Baldev Singh Dhillon inaugurated the “International Scientist’s Centre” on the campus on Monday. All senior officials of the PAU were among those present. Dr Dhillon appreciated the efforts of Dr Jaspal Singh, Chief Engineer, and his entire team in setting up the
centre. He said the International Scientist’s Centre had a good location and would be highly advantageous for international meetings. Dr Dhillon also planted a sapling of ‘Kachnar’ tree outside the centre and laid emphasis on the beautification of the surroundings.
school notes
Debate on cleanliness
The mass media department of BCM Arya Model School, Shastri Nagar, organised a parliamentary debate on the issue of “Poor condition of cleanliness system in Ludhiana”. During the debate, students raised some critical issues like Buddha
Nullah, traffic problem, dumping grounds, role of Municipal Corporation and others. The students came up with many logical and valid solutions to the issues. Talking about the event, Dr Paramjit
Kaur, Principal of the school, said: “This is a good initiative by the school. Such events would not only impart moral values in students but also help in creating more and more young leaders for the country.
A participant speaks during a debate at BCM School, Shastri Nagar, in Ludhiana. A
Tribune photograph
Members of trade unions hold a protest in front of the Mini-Secretariat in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet verma |
ludhiana scan
Plywood manufacturers hold meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s vision will uplift the real estate business overall and with it, the industry of plywood, plyboard and all allied goods will improve. This was stated by Ashok Kumar
Juneja, chairman of the Punjab Plywood Manufacturers’ Association, and Inderjit Singh
Sohal, president of the association, during a meeting with members of the association. They said till date the plywood industry was under great stress due to imposition of heavy taxes and regular intervention of departments, including Excise and Taxation,
Labour, Property Tax, Pollution Board, Income Tax.
Youth held for snatching
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 11
The police has booked three persons in two separate cases. Prabhdeep Singh of Barnala has been arrested for snatching a gold chain from a woman.
Complete challan assessment by Dec, HC to civic body
Ludhiana, August 11
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked officials of the Municipal Corporation to complete the assessment of challans till date by December 5.
Arnam, Lakshya corner glory in badminton meet
Ludhiana, August 11
Arnam Jain and Lakshya Sharma from Ludhiana hogged limelight in the Punjab State Sub-Junior Championship-2014 held from August 6 to10 at Moga.
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