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DTO overburdened, public inconvenienced
Ludhiana, August 26
A majority of visitors to the District Transport Office complain that they have to wait in long queues to get their work done. Some say they have to endlessly wait to get high security registration plates while others say they have to do the rounds of the office to get the necessary documents.
Anil Garg, District Transport Officer, Ludhiana, said: “I am handling everything single-handedly.
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No end to kidnapped minor girl’s ordeal
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Ludhiana, August 26
The story of a minor girl has brought to the fore cruelty of the system and callous attitude of the police, who are doing precious little to track missing children.
A 13-year-old girl, who was allegedly kidnapped from a colony located near Golden Temple in Amritsar by a middle-aged man four years ago, has become a victim of police apathy.
Sukdhir Singh Sekhon, a social activist, talks to the girl. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Dharmendra’s trip down memory lane
Ludhiana, August 26
The living legend of Bollywood Dharmendra still becomes nostalgic whenever he thinks of Ludhiana and
Sahnewal. He said being a true Punjabi, he remained focused throughout and achieved greater heights in Hindi cinema. Dharmedra was in the city to promote his upcoming Punjabi film “Double the Trouble”.
The star cast of ‘Double the Trouble’; and (below) girls try to catch a glimpse of the actors at the Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
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Rapping away blues
Ludhiana, August 26
City youngsters are gyrating to the beats of Punjabi rap music. “Rap has catapulted the Punjabi music into the new-age world,” said
Gaurav, a student.
“Many people say lyrics of such songs are lewd, but this is just a genre of music,” said another youngster.
Joy personified: Girls dressed in traditional attire on the occasion of the Teej festival at the Government College for Girls in
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Ebola virus
No need to panic, says epidemiologist
Ludhiana, August 26
“Sir, we are going to receive some family friends from England. How can we rule out them from carrying Ebola virus? Is there any test for it?” this was the query asked by one of the anxious residents to Dr Anil
Verma, District Epidemiologist, Ludhiana.
Miracles do happen
Ludhiana, August 26
A 14-day-old baby boy weighing 1.3 kg was admitted to Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) with difficulty in breathing. The patient was admitted in the paediatric nursery ward and resuscitated.
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Integrated farming, post-harvest technologies are vital: Expert
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Ludhiana, August 26
A two-day annual group meet of All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on “Forage Crops” (FC) began at Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU), today under the auspices of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
Delegates attend the group meeting of the All India Coordinated Research Project
(AICRP) on forage crops at the PAU in Ludhiana on Tuesday. A
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marking of attendance through sms
Teachers unite against new system
Ludhiana, August 26
To oppose the newly introduced attendance system, the local unit of Sanjha Adhyapak Morcha (Punjab) today held a protest rally at the Mini-Secretariat.
The district administration has installed a new software to ensure teachers arrive at schools on time. |
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| Members of the Sanjha Adhyapak Morcha raise slogans outside the Mini-Secretariat in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Students highlight democratic values
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Ludhiana, August 26
DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, organised a programme as a mark of tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the sake of the motherland, under the project ‘Democracy- Ultimate Power, Ultimate Responsibility’.
Students perform during a programme at DAV Public School, BRS
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Dr Ramesh Kumar new PAU comptroller
Ludhiana, August 26
Floriculture expert Dr Ramesh Kumar has assumed the charge of the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) comptroller.
Having an experience of more than 34 years in the field of teaching, research and extension, Dr Ramesh Kumar is considered a landscaping expert at national level.
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PSEB Federation to keep off protesting employees
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Ludhiana, August 26
The Employees Federation, Punjab State Electricity Board, has decided not to join the strike of power employees on August 28, which has been called by some unions of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL).
A trade union leader addresses members of the Employees Federation,
PSEB, in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Bankers observe Anti-Merger Day
Ludhiana, August 26
The All-India Bank Employees Association has decided to launch a campaign and an agitation programme to retaliate the attack on the
banking sector. The Punjab Bank Employees Federation (Ludhiana) today observed Anti-Merger Day and held a massive demonstration in front of the State Bank of
Patiala, Zonal Office, Ludhiana. |
Bank employees hold a protest in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Residents oppose installation of gates
Ludhiana, August 26
Residents of Model Town have demanded strict action against those who have installed gates.
In a written complaint to the MC Commissioner, the complainants said a few residents had installed metalled gates on thoroughfares.
from colleges
Teej celebrations
Ludhiana: Teej was celebrated amid much gaiety on the Government College for Girls campus. The entire campus wore a festive look, as traditionally-dressed girls danced to the tunes of folk songs and took turns to take swings.
The Deputy Commissioner's wife, Ritu Aggarwal (in orange sari), joins the Teej festivities; and (left) girls enjoy a tonga ride at the Government College for Girls in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
from schools
Rhyme show
Ludhiana: Babies Paradise Playway School organised a rhyme show. Tiny tots used props to perform on the stage. They recited rhymes including “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Apna Ghar”.
Mitali, Japreej, Navya and Arihant were appreciated for their performances.
Children carrying props await their turn during a rhyme-recitation show at Babies Paradise Playway School in Ludhiana on Tuesday. A Tribune photograph |
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BUSINESS NEWS
Videocon holds dealers’ meet
Ludhiana: With a mission to capture 10 per cent market share in the emerging Punjab telecom market and to strengthen its dealer-brand relationship in the state, Videocon Mobile Phones Division has
hosted its biggest ever distributor meet here on Tuesday. Videocon Mobile Phones Division is a part of a 6 billion dollar Videocon Group.
Man strangles wife
Ludhiana, August 26
A man killed his wife by strangulating her on Tuesday morning. They got married eight months ago.
The deceased was identified as Harpreet Kaur (24) of Bahadhurwala village near Sahnewal while the accused was identified as Surjit Singh, a resident of
Moga. The accused fled from the spot after the incident.
Fire at Shiv puri
Factory owner sent to 14-day judicial custody
Ludhiana, August 26
The owner of factory, where three craftsmen were asphyxiated after factory caught fire at Ganesh
Nagar, Shiv Puri, produced in the court today where he was sent to 14 days judicial custody.
A fire tender on its way to the factory in
Ludhiana. A file photo
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Badminton meet
Dhruv Vashisht pockets three titles
Ludhiana, August 26
Dhruv Vashisht hogged limelight clinching three titles in the Open Ludhiana District Badminton Championship which concluded at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium yesterday.
School games: Ludhiana corner glory in handball, softball
Ludhiana, August 26
Ludhiana emerged handball and softball champions in the boys (U-19) category during the 60th Punjab State Inter-District School Games which concluded at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Punjab Agricultural University, today.
In the girls’ category, Tarn Taran players emerged handball champions in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph |
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Basketball tourney
Ludhiana, August 26
The Punjab Youth Basketball Championship for Boys and Girls will be held at Guru Nanak Stadium from August 28 to 31.
Teja Singh Dhaliwal, general secretary, Punjab Basketball Association, said players born on or after January 1, 1998, are eligible for the event.
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