Brush with creativity:
Artists prepare an effigy of Ravana at Daresi Ground in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet verma |
Rake-off may cut docs off their practice
Ludhiana, September 20
Any doctor caught taking commission from diagnostic centres will be on the radar of the Punjab Medical Council (PMC).
The PMC is keeping an eagle’s eye on city doctors. Recently, notices were issued to 20 doctors, who were found taking cuts from the diagnostic centres.
Woman ends life
Ludhiana, September 20
A 22-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself from a ceiling fan at her residence on Barewal Road this morning. The deceased, identified as Anjali, hailed from Uttar Pradesh.
Health Dept to set up kiosks
Ludhiana, September 20
The Health Department will set up seven kiosks in slum areas of the city.
These will be set up near Sunet, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Moti Nagar, Rajiv Gandhi Colony, Metro Road and Sector 32. The railway station at Khanna will also have a kiosk.
annual ophthalmic quiz
Karan, Himanshu hog limelight
Ludhiana, September 20
The Department of Ophthalmology, Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), organised its 11th annual ophthalmic quiz and awareness talk for doctors and medical students.
The chief guest, on the occasion, was director of the CMCH, Dr AG Thomas.
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| FLIGHTS OF FANCY: A group of cranes about to fly at the Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Pharmacists take part in educative session at DMCH
Ludhiana, September 20
A programme on ‘Pharmacy Education’ was held at the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH).
The in-charge of the DMCH Pharmacy, Vir Vikram, extended warm welcome to all the pharmacists who were present on the occasion.
school notes
World First-Aid Day
Students of Ryan International School, Dugri, celebrated World First-Aid Day on the school premises. A workshop was conducted for Montessori students by medical teacher Neeta James. Students of senior class made first-aid box in the class and teachers apprised them about the usage of the first-aid kit. The headmistress of the school, Ritu Syal, said most of the people die due to lack of first-aid. Meanwhile, students of Classes III to V visited a factory at Auto Pin Industry in Dhandari Kalan. They witnessed manufacturing of spare parts of bikes and bicycles, on the occasion.
Printers oppose ban on imports
Ludhiana, September 20
The Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) has strongly objected the representation made by Indian Printing Packaging and Allied Machinery Manufacturers’ Association
(IPAMA) to the government of India suggesting restrictions on the import of used printing and allied machinery.
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Inaugurated
 The solar lights put up at Rasoolpur Mallah village were inaugurated by the former Member of Parliament, Manish
Tewari. The grant to put up lights of Rs 2.20 lakh was given by Tiwari from his MP fund. Tewari said the promises made by the BJP had turned out to be hollow as the rising inflation could not be controlled. Tewari added that the
SAD/BJP government had given long power cuts to the residents of Punjab.
MP Manish Tewari inaugurates solar lights at Rasulpur Mallah village. A tribune photograph
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Freshers’ party
Ludhiana: In order to raise a toast to MEd students, the Partap College of Education arranged a freshers' party on the college campus. Principal Dr Balwant Singh was the chief guest on the occasion and vice-principal Manpreet Kaur was the guest of honour. The function began with songs, dances, riddles, one minute games, etc. But the star attraction of the day was 'Malwai Giddha' presented by MEd and ETT boys.
Butchers get tips on better management of shops
Ludhiana, September 20
On the directions of Parwinderpal Singh Sidhu, SMO, Community Health
Centre, Sanhewal, officials from the Health Department today issued instructions to people engaged in meat and butcher shops.
Officials from the Community Health Centre, Sanhewal, interact with owners of a meat shop in Ludhiana. A tribune photograph
MC serves demolition notice on building
Ludhiana, September 20
The building branch of the Municipal Corporation has issued a “final demolition order” to one Roshan
Lal, resident of B-2, GT Road, Chawni Mohalla, here for constructing a commercial building on his land without seeking prior approval from the civic body.
Pending inquiries against FORMER Assistant Town Planner
MC chief writes to Secy local bodies
Ludhiana, September 20
Though the former Assistant Town Planner of Zone A, Harpreet Ghai, has been shifted to Moga, complaints continue to pour in against him.
In one such recent development, the Commissioner Municipal Corporation Pradeep Aggarwal has written to the Secretary Local Bodies that many complaints were pending against the official concerned, the inquiries of which had to be initiated by the department.
floods in j&K
Hosiery traders apprise ex-Union Minister of losses
Ludhiana, September 20
Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Manish Tewari today expressed concern over the heavy losses suffered by the hosiery industry due to the floods
in Kashmir.
City to observe World Alzheimer Day today
Ludhiana, September 20
September 21 has been marked as the third global World Alzheimer’s Day, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma.
The theme for World Alzheimer’s Month 2014 is “Dementia: Can we reduce the risk?” focusing on ways to help reduce the risk of developing dementia with brain healthy lifestyles.
Nutrition Week ends at Fortis
Ludhiana, September 20
Fortis Hospital observed Nutrition Week celebrations from September 15-20.
The Department of Dietetics focused on the importance of nutrition.
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for peace: International Peace Day was celebrated at the Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, on Saturday. A Tribune Photograph |
crime briefs
Father gave poison to mother, alleges son
A man allegedly made his wife consume poison due to a family dispute at Dugri area on Saturday morning. The victim is undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital.
Her condition is stated to be out of danger. The victim’s son, Ashutosh, alleged that when he went to the washroom at his house, his father along with his two friends ‘forcefully gave poison’ to his mother.
28 cases settled in Lok Adalat
Ludhiana, September 20
As many as 28 cases involving an amount of Rs 5.5 lakh were settled in the monthly Lok Adalat held here today.
The Lok Adalat was held under the supervision of KS Kang, Sessions Judge-cum-Chairman, District Legal Services Authority.
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Ludhiana, September 20
