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Three killed in separate incidents
Ludhiana, September 15
Three persons had been killed in separate incidents in different parts of the city in the past 24 hours.
Gang behind Daba robbers busted
 Ludhiana, September 15
With the arrest of three persons, the city police have claimed to have busted a gang of robbers that was involved in a number of robberies in Daba and its adjoining areas recently. The trio used to operate on motorcycles and target their victims at desolated places.
Accused in police custody in Ludhiana on Monday.
A tribune photograph
Girls do a Mardani
Ludhiana, September 15
Doing a Mardani, two girls gave the fleeing snatchers a chase and managed to nab one of them near Aditya Jaitly Chowk, near bus stand, here today.
Snags render city residents without power, water
Ludhiana, September 15
Erratic power supply and long cuts since Sunday afternoon in many areas of the city continued today as well. Residents in the affected localities had to go without power and water supply for about two or five hours today as the officials of the power utility kept grappling with one snag after the other in a couple of 220 KV substations.
CMCH experts pick holes in MC fogging timings
Ludhiana, September 15
Medical experts have find fault with the schedule of MC fogging operations in the city. According to them, the best time to carry out fogging operations is during afternoon when dengue mosquito is most active.
Bumpy ride greets commuters on NH-1
 Doraha, September 15
Deep ditches and potholes, especially on the service lanes of the National Highway 1, are taking a heavy toll on the commuters. Besides taking the bumpy ride, the commuters have to bear the loss caused to their vehicles as well.
National Highway 1 in a shambles. Tribune photoGRAPHS
Extension officers’ body threatens to shun work
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 15
Activists of the Block-Level Extension Officers’ Association, Punjab, who have been protesting against additional charges for prevention of illegal mining, have threatened to shun complete work in case the decision is not withdrawn.
Assn submits memo to traders’ board chief
Ludhiana, September 15
The members of the Apparel Manufacturers’ Association presented a memorandum to the chairman of Traders’ Board, Madan Lal
Bagga. The delegation, led by president of the association Sandeep Salwan, along with office-bearers and members of the association presented a memorandum to
Bagga.
Dietetics Dept sensitises people on healthy diet
Ludhiana, September 15
The Department of Dietetics, Fortis Hospital, is holding a week long celebrations to observe Nutrition Week this month, with a mission towards creating awareness among the public.
For greener Ludhiana: The NSS volunteers of Guru Nanak Girls College take part in a plantation drive
in Ludhiana. a Tribune Photograph |
Hearing impaired girl reunited with family
Dehlon, September 15
With the help of local social activists and the police of the area, hearing and speech impaired girl from Maharashtra was reunited with her parents after five days.
Multiple inquiry system scrapped
Ludhiana, September 15
Commissioner of Police Pramod Ban has put an end to multiple inquiries of cases.
After the registration of first information report (FIR), the police conduct an inquiry. After the probe, a report is filed in which the person is either exonerated or indicted. In certain land disputes and financial matters, the police conduct prior inquiry before registering the FIR.
Teens falling prey to depression
Ludhiana, September 15
Teen depression is a serious medical problem. It affects how a teenager thinks, feels and behaves. It can cause emotional, functional and physical problems.
Donate blankets, woollens for the flood-hit
 Ludhiana, September 15
The Aam Aadmi Party, Ludhiana, has appealed to all residents to donate blankets and woollens for Jammu and Kashmir flood victims.
Trucks loaded with relief material at Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib. Photo:
Inderjeet verma
Inclusive Education Volunteers boycott work
Ludhiana, September 15
Inclusive Education Volunteers, who haven’t received salaries from the last six months, announced to boycott the work.
Parents’ Assn stages protest
Ludhiana, September 15
The Parents’ Association protested outside New GMT Public School here today morning. Following which a meeting of office-bearers of the Parents Association, parents and management of the school was organised which failed to yield any result.
Office-bearers of the Parents’ Association protest outside New GMT Public School in Haibowal. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Inspire Award Science Exhibition
Students yet to receive funds from Edu Dept
Ludhiana, September 15
Students who have been shortlisted to prepare science models to represent the district in the National-Level Inspire Award Science Exhibition have still not received funds for the models prepared by them for the state-level expo. Five students from Ludhiana were selected for the national exhibition during the State-Level Inspire Award Science Exhibition held at Rayat and Bahra on September 11.
Post-Kisan Mela, PAU campus a mess
Ludhiana, September 15
The Panjab Agricultural University was in a state of mess after the conclusion of Kisan Mela on Saturday. Heaps of garbage was seen dumped in grounds and roadside on the campus premises. Even after two days, the university authorities failed to remove the garbage.
 from schools
Orange Day
Ludhiana: Montessori class of Ryan International School, Dugri, observed Orange Day on Monday. The event was observed to acquaint the little cherubs with the concept of orange colour and objects related to it.
Students of HVM Convent School with the relief material in
Ludhiana. A Tribune Photograph
Tributes paid to doyen of Punjabi literature
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
September 15
A large number of great personalities from the world of Punjabi literature paid homage to the great poet Piara Singh Sehrai at his native village Kila Hans, near here.
Larvae found in 15 coolers in city
Ludhiana, September 15
Larvae of dengue mosquito were found in 15 coolers at Punjab Mata Nagar. Following the directions of Dr Subash
Batta, Civil Surgeon, and Dr Anil Verma, District Epidemiologist, Ludhiana, officials checked the coolers.
Young performers: Tiny tots of Police DAV Public School, Police Lines, take part in an activity based on the theme of ‘Animal World’ on the school premises in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph |
Bankers demonstrate
Ludhiana, September 15
The Punjab Bank Employees Federation (Ludhiana) today demonstrated outside the State Bank of Patiala zonal office.
Instructions issued
Ludhiana, September 15
Rajat Aggarwal, Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, today held a meeting with officials of various
departments.
Wiring trouble: Overhead high-tension wires at Purana Bazar, Ludhiana, can reduce the market to ashes. Learning no lessons from the past, the authorities continue to look the other way, jeopardising the lives of area residents and
shopkepers. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Canter collides with jeep, 2 dead
Khanna, September 15
Two persons were killed while four others were left injured after a canter collided with a jeep at
Khanna.
Katoch Shield: Ludhiana in a commanding position
 Ludhiana, September 15
Fine batting by Punjab Ranji player Karan Goel and an equally valuable contribution by Sunny Pandey helped hosts Ludhiana to crawl their way to hoist a big score in the first innings against Chandigarh in the match of the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield being played at Punjab Agricultural University,
Ludhiana.
A batsman plays a shot during the the Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament at the PAU in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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