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Cop suspended after bribe video goes viral
Ludhiana, September 6
A traffic policeman deputed at Bharat Nagar Chowk was suspended after his video of accepting bribe went viral on social media.
Banning mining — A bridge too far
 Jagraon, September 6
Despite a ban, illegal sand mining continues unabated on the banks of the
Sutlej. Sand prices have gone through the roof and to bring the situation under control, the state government has decided to change the mining policy.
Sand-laden vehicles outside the Sidhwan Bet police station near Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
Richa Agnihotri is new ACP (Traffic)
Ludhiana, September 6
Dr Richa Agnihotri is the new Assistant commissioner of Police (Traffic). She has replaced Harjit Singh
(IPS), who has been posted at Abohar. Dr Richa Agnihotri (PPS) joined the Punjab Police in 2012.
Larvae found from 14 coolers
Ludhiana, September 6
Cases of dengue have started pouring in from different areas of the city. Till now, 9 positive cases of dengue have been reported in this season from Ludhiana district. Larvae of Aedes Egypti are been found from several places in the city. Today also, larvae of Aedes Egypti were found from 14 different places.
1,264 units of blood collected
 Ludhiana, September 6
The Tera Panth Yuvak Parishad, a non-government organisation, today organised a blood donation camp at two different places here and collected 1,264 units of blood. As many as 542 units of blood was collected at Tera Panth
Bhawan, while the remaining units of blood was collected at a camp organised at a government college.
A blood camp under way at SCD Government College in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet verma
Pvt firm to maintain cleanliness in govt hospitals: Minister
Ludhiana, September 6
The work of maintaining cleanliness in government hospitals will be handed over to a private company. For this, the process will be completed within two months.
Music lovers applaud postage stamps dedicated to maestros
Ludhiana, September 6
The postage stamps released by the postal department dedicated to music legends of the country are being received with cheer by both philatelists and music lovers in the city. They said that the set of postage stamps are a tribute to the legends of music.
Inmate dies at Central Jail
Ludhiana, September 6
A 70-year-old jail inmate died at the Central Jail early this morning. The deceased has been identified as Sadhu Singh, a resident of Kular village. He was lodged in the jail for the past four months. The court had awarded six-year sentence to him in an attempt to murder case.
School Notes
Teacher’s Day celebrated
Teacher’s Day was celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm at Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town. School management, director and principal lauded the contribution made by the teachers and for their devotion to the cause of education.
(Left) A student takes a class at Everest Public School; and Teacher’s Day celebrations under way at Atam Devki Niketan in
Ludhiana. Tribune photographs |
Sale of crackers
Police to allocate temporary licences
Ludhiana, September 6
In the wake of ensuing Dasehra and Diwali festivals, the police are going to allocate temporary licences for the allotment of booths for sale of crackers in various parts of the city.
Devotees to get literature on various phases of mela
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 6
Devotees curious to know about the history of Chhapar Mela will be provided literature depicting various phases of the event.
Residents of Mini Chhapar belie government's claims
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 6
Come Chhapar Mela, activists and office-bearers of social and trade organisations have joined hands to protest against the government for getting their grievances redressed.
Foundation stone of training centre laid
Ludhiana, September 6
Foundation stone of Punjab and Sind Training Centre at Ayali Khurd village was laid here today. The stone was laid by Manpreet Singh Ayali MLA and Jatinderbir Singh, chairman-cum-managing director, Punjab and Sind Bank.
Notorious gangster murdered
Ludhiana, September 6
Kala Hwas, a notorious gangster, was murdered by some unidentified gangsters at the Rahon Road here this evening. The police are suspecting that Kala was murdered by his rival gangsters.
Day 1 of inaugural edition
Kabaddi league fails to draw crowds
 Ludhiana, September 6
Matches in the Punjab leg of the inaugural edition of the World Kabaddi League started at the AstroTurf Hockey Stadium on the Punjab Agricultural University campus here today. The matches were played under floodlights.
A kabaddi match in progress in Ludhiana on Saturday.
Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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