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Children perform during the annual prize distribution function at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Debate continues on delayed general house
Ludhiana, August 31
While the Congress councillors feel the MC authorities have no “guts” to convene the general house, the ruling SAD-BJP combine councillors say unless the mayor takes decisions on time, the civic body working could not be improved. Many of them said by avoiding councillors, who were awaiting a general house meeting to express their anguish, things could not be sorted out. One day or the other, the authorities had to reply to their queries.
Old trainee booked for gym instructor’s murder
Ludhiana, August 31
The police have booked a resident of the Hambra road area for planning the killing of a 39-year-old gym trainer, who was bludgeoned to death by assailants near the gym located in the Rishi Nagar market late last evening. The victim was identified as Honey Sharma of Haibowal.
CMCH gives yoga dose to beat stress
Ludhiana, August 31
With the aim of keeping the staff fit and healthy, the cardio-vascular and thoracic surgery department of the Christian Medical College and Hospital has made it mandatory for all nurses to do yoga. The reason is simple. Just 15 minutes of yoga daily for one month has brought their stress level down by 50 per cent.
This was revealed in a recently conducted study by the CMCH. Dr Harinder Singh Bedi, Head, Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Department, CMCH, said: “About two months ago, I, along with my student Shobhita and Dr Sandeep Goyal, psychiatrist, conducted a study on 24 nurses of our department.
crime file
Villagers, cops clash at Sunet
Ludhiana, August 31
Tension prevailed at Sunet village after PCR staff allegedly beat up youths of the village.
It is learnt that the villagers also allegedly thrashed the policemen.
The villagers staged a protest at the Orient Cinema market. The shops in the market were closed due to security reasons.
Residential School for Meritorious Students
2 months on, no heads deputed
Ludhiana, August 31
Even after the two months after the commencement of academic session at Senior Secondary Residential School for Meritorious Students, the Education Department did not depute principals for all the six schools of the state.
A tribute to poet Lal Chand ‘Dukhi’
Ludhiana, August 31
The VIIth Annual Mushaira was organised to commemorate the 83rd birth anniversary of late Lal Chand “Dukhi” at Punjabi Bhawan today. Poets, including Sagar
Syalokoti, Dr Vijay Dishawar, Dr Satish Joshi, Dr RC Sharma, Netaji Sondhi and Ajay Sidhu recited their poems.
MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu (lighting the lamp) inaugurates the VIIth Annual Mushaira at Punjabi Bhawan in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Jump and wave your way to better health with
Zumba: Expert
Ludhiana, August 31
Fitness and routine workouts are becoming outdated. Instead fitness dance workouts such as Zumba are rapidly gaining popularity, said Gautam Sharma, a dance fitness expert, during a jam and training session of Zumba dance at Ozone Fitness and Spa.
Participants take part in a zumba fitness battle at Ozone Fitness and Spa in Ludhiana.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Fitness regimes favoured over gym to stay slim
Ludhiana, August 31
Although the gym culture exploded at one time, and everybody seemingly wanted to go to gym to get into shape and pumping iron to build muscles through weight training. But with time, residents in the city have started to realise that fitness is not necessarily about building muscles but about feeling fit and energetic instead. Now more residents are choosing fitness regimes instead of weight training. Even gyms have added more regimes.
Chhapar Mela
Preparations on in full swing
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 31
With Chhapar Mela only five days away, preparations, which have been under way for over a week, are in full swing.
The organisers, including government officials, vendors and office-bearers of various political parties, are busy giving final touches to arrangements.
Volunteers prepare langar at Chhapar on Sunday. A tribune photograph
Youth’s death
Valmiki community members begin indefinite fast
 Samrala, August 31
Members of the Valmiki community, which had spearheaded an agitation against some doctors of the Samrala Civil Hospital for alleged negligence in the death of a Valmiki youth, began fast-unto-death demanding action against the doctors concerned and the Samrala Administration.
Members of the Valmiki community hold a protest at Samrala. A Tribune photograph
Women not always ‘bad drivers’
There is a general “opinion” of a majority of the residents that women are “bad drivers”. Even if a woman is an expert driver, having an experience of over 15 years in this congested city, people feel that women are always responsible for traffic jams or banging their vehicles into others. A friend of mine was going through the narrow roads of the Mata Rani Chowk in her car.
Former President APJ Abdul Kalam replies to a student’s question at Satya Bharti Adarsh Senior Secondary School, Sherpur Kalan, Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Miss India Global International
300 girls take part in auditions
Ludhiana, August 31
Auditions for Miss India Global International were held here today. Miss India Global International is a part of Miss Global International Beauty Pageant in Jamaica, North America.
As many as 300 girls participated in the auditions. Girls from all over North India, especially Ludhiana,
Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Patiala, Delhi and Himachal, came for the auditions.
Participants during the auditions for Miss India Global International in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
First passenger train to halt at Samrala today
 Samrala, August 31
It will be a dream come true for residents of Samrala and the adjoining areas when the first passenger train will halt at the Samrala railway station tomorrow.
SSE Jasmel Singh said the first passenger train (5632) would depart from Ludhiana at 9 am and reach the Samrala railway station at 9.53 am. The train would stop here for two minutes and reach Chandigarh at 12.10 pm.
Passengers wait for trains at Samrala railway station.
Installation of gates
Residents rule out regulations
Ludhiana, August 31
Not caring much about rules and regulations, residents are installing gates in the city.
Ashish Singhania, a resident of Model Town, said gates were being installed at the rear of Hotel Chevron opposite Central Model School, Model Town, in an illegal manner.
A gated colony in Model Town, Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Nothing to satiate artists’ appetite
Ludhiana, August 31
Upmarket malls and cosmopolitan fashion outlets have sprung up to pander to the fashion and materialistic appetite of the city, still the industrial city is bereft of institutions and landmarks of aesthetic and artistic value.
DOLLED UP: Girls await their turn during the annual prize distribution function at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Digital tools spin magic on canvas
Ludhiana, August 31
When it comes to art, digital tools are becoming an alternative to canvasses and brushes.
Many youngsters are exploring and working on digital platforms to create art. Digital landscape is changing with time as many budding artists are choosing digital tools and making digital paintings.
“I often choose my pressure-sensitive design tablet and pen for creating art.
Chill pill:
Girls enjoy ice-candies in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
Experts deliberate upon symptoms of celiac disease
Ludhiana, August 31
The second celiac awareness programme was held at Dumra Auditorium of the DMCH today.
Secretary of the DMCH Managing Society Prem Kumar Gupta inaugurated the function by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Also present on the occasion were Sunila Gupta, Dr Ajit Sood (professor and head of gastroenterology), Dr Varun Gupta, Dr HS Bains, Dr Neena Sood, Dr HS Dhooria, Dr Vandana Middha and chief dietician Ritu Sudhakar.
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Ludhiana, August 31
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