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1.6 lakh applicants yet to get HSRPs affixed
Ludhiana, September 23
More than 1.6 lakh applicants are yet to collect their high security registration plates
(HSRP) from AGROS Impex (I) Private Limited, the company entrusted with the installation of the plates.
Applicants at the District Transport Office in Ludhiana.
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Colonies that house disappointment, false promises
Ludhiana, September 23
If those investing their hard earned money in illegal colonies complain of poor development and other facilities in such colonies, it is understandable, but fate of residents of licensed and PUDA-approved colonies seems to be no better if condition of a couple of colonies in the city is any indication.
Victory of good over social evil heralds Navratra
Ludhiana, September 23
Stop killing the girl child and let there be light. Spreading the message, the authorities of Shri Geeta
Mandir, Vikas Nagar, will worship 700 girls on the first Navratra. Pardeep Kumar Dhall, founder general secretary of the temple, said, “On September 25 (first Navratra), we have invited 700 students of MGM Public School, Dugri, for “Kanjak Pujan”.
Shri Geeta Mandir authorities will worship 700 girls on the first Navratra. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Youth festival begins amid fanfare
Ludhiana, September 23
The Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival started today at the Government College for Girls. About 1,000 girls participated in various events such as
shabad, bhajan, lok geet, giddha, mime, drama, creative writing, classical dance, group dance, folk instrumental, folk orchestra, fine arts,
mehandi, pakhi making, elocution, debate, quiz, spot photography and many other.
riot of colours: A student makes rangoli during the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the Government College for Girls in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
MC chief orders major reshuffle
Ludhiana, September 23
In a bid to achieve efficiency in the working of the civic body, the Municipal Corporation Commissioner has carried out a major administrative reshuffle.
Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Aggarwal issued the new posting orders on Tuesday.
PSPCL employees continue protest against sale of land
Ludhiana, September 23
Employees, officials and engineers of the Aggar Nagar division of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL) today held a protest rally against the proposed sale of 32-acre land comprising administrative offices and residential colonies on Ferozepur Road here.
Punjab State Power Corporation Limited staff sit on a dharna against the management and state government in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
BSNL authorities are being indifferent, say staff
Ludhiana, September 23
Members of the joint action committee of BSNL unions and associations held a daylong dharna in front of the office of General Manager, Telecom, on the call of its central headquarters for the settlement of long-pending staff issues.
Ex-executive officer to get President’s Award
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 23
Former executive officer Subash Joshi has been chosen for President’s Award for outstanding performance during the National Census, held in 2011. Joshi will be receiving the citation and silver medal during a function in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
Subash Joshi
UCPMA annual meeting expected to be stormy affair
Ludhiana, September 23
The annual general meeting of United Cycle Parts and Manufacturers Association (UCPMA), scheduled for tomorrow, is expected to be a stormy affair.
Telecast of India's Mars Orbiter Mission on EDUSAT
Ludhiana, September 23
The Deputy State Project Director, Punjab EDUSAT Society, Rajeev Sharma, has asked the teachers of the government schools to make the arrangements for the live telecast of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission to enter Mars Orbit on EDUSAT on September 24.
Government to introduce smart classes at school for meritorious students soon
Ludhiana, September 23
The State Education Project Director, KS Bhullar, Residential School, visited the Senior Secondary School for Meritorious students here today.
from schools
School donates blankets
Ludhiana: Students of Guru Gobind Singh Public School donated clothes, blankets and food for the flood-affected. Students of kindergarten donated blankets and money. Principal Dr Manjit Kaur appreciated the efforts of the students.
Students of Guru Gobind Singh Public School collect relief material for the flood-hit in J&K.
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Guest lecture
Ludhiana:
Desh Bhagat University Faculty of Engineering and Technology organised a guest lecture on the working of CNC machines for its students under the Industry-Academia Interface Series.
150 undergo free check-up
Ludhiana, September 23
Pancham Hospital organised a free check-up camp for patients needing orthopaedics, general and laparoscopic surgery.
ludhiana scan
Contractor fined
Rajat Aggarwal, Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, fined the contractor of a multi-story parking of the Mini Secretariat of Rs 10,000 here on Tuesday.
woman’s murder
Husband, mother-in-law held
Dehlon, September 23
The local police have arrested a farmer of Rurka village in Ludhiana district, who had been booked for allegedly killing his wife three days ago. His mother, accomplice in the crime, has also been arrested.
crime brief
11-yr-old girl sets herself afire
Ludhiana, September 23
An 11- year- old- girl was rushed to the Civil Hospital with serious burn injuries. While her parents claimed that it was an accident, her relatives said the girl had set herself on fire after her mother slapped her. Her condition is stated to be critical. No police complaint was filed.
Rs 2,600 looted from elderly man
Jagraon, September 23
Two unidentified conmen allegedly looted Rs 2,600 from a poor labourer of Gure village near Jagraon today morning.
katoch shield
Two tons put Jalandhar in commanding position
Ludhiana, September 23
Powered by two tons struck by Taruwar Kohli and Pargat Singh, Jalandhar was set to post a mammoth score against Ludhiana on the penultimate day of the match in the Inter-District Senior Punjab State Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield at Punjab Agricultural University.
A match between Ludhiana and Jalandhar in progress during an inter-district cricket meet in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
pu inter-college cricket tournament
SCD Government College score big win
Ludhiana, September 23
Piyush Likhi’s all-round performance steered Satish Chander Dhawan Government College for Boys to a convincing nine-wicket win over Lala Lajpat Rai DAV College, Jagraon, during the Panjab University Inter-College Cricket Tournament.
Satish Chandra Dhawan Government College players in action against LRDAV College, Jagraon, during the PU Inter-College Cricket Tournament in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
punjab baseball c’ship
City eves emerge champions
Ludhiana, September 23
Ludhiana faced little challenge from Kapurthala on the way to a 6-1 win that helped them bag the title in the women’s section at the Eighth Senior Punjab State Baseball Championship.
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Ludhiana, September 23
