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Factory workers held for attacking employer
Ludhiana, September 24
The city police have arrested two factory workers, who had stabbed their employer and his wife at Sunder Nagar on September 17.
Synthetic khoya bitters sweetness of festivals
Ludhiana, September 24
It is that time of the year when the sale and purchase of mouth-watering Indian “mithai” witness a surge. But there is something that adds bitterness to the festive fervour — food adulteration.
Residents elated by MOM success
Ludhiana, September 24
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) declared successful entry of Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) into the orbit of Mars. The achievement triggered exchange of very interesting messages among the city residents.
Nehru Planetarium. FILE PHOTO
Students watch momentous Mars mission in govt schools
Ludhiana, September 24
Students of government schools watched the live telecast of the first-ever Mars mission of India by the ISRO on EDUSAT screens today morning. Most of the government senior and high schools had made proper provisions for the telecast.
Students of a government school watch the live telecast of Mars Orbiter Mission in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
Illegal extensions of shops
MC, traffic cops crack the whip
Ludhiana, September 24
The tehbazari wing of Municipal Corporation and city traffic police today launched a joint operation to clear temporary encroachments in Field Ganj and other areas.
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| Shopkeepers argue with the tehbazaari wing officials and police personnel; and (right) vehicles stuck in a jam during the drive at Field Ganj in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Bank opens 500 accounts in camps
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 24
Staff of local branch of the State Bank of India, led by manager Ashwani
Bansal, has claimed that they have opened more than 500 accounts by organising camps, under the Prime Minister’s Jan Dhan
Yojana, till today.
Customers receive special kits from the bank management.
A Tribune photograph
Local doc delivers a talk in Denmark Parliament
Ludhiana, September 24
The consultant physician and diabetologist, Deep Hospital, Dr Geeti Puri
Arora, recently delivered a talk in the Denmark Parliament in Copenhagen. Arora was invited by the Danish government.
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Protesters disrupt rail traffic
Ludhiana, September 24
Up in arms against an alleged incident of cow slaughter in Malerkotla, Shiv Sena activists disrupted railway traffic for nearly 40 minutes at Domorhia Bridge near the railway station here today. Another group staged a protest at Jagraon Bridge.
Police try to get protesters off the engine of a goods train at Domorhia Bridge in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
transfer of land to glada
PSPCL employees intensify stir
Ludhiana, September 24
The engineers, officials and employees of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited
(PSPCL) have intensified the ongoing agitation against the proposal to transfer 32-acre prime land of the power utility to the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority
(GLADA) for commercial exploration. Under the banner of Coordination Committee of Employees and Engineers, the employees staged a massive dharna at the office of chief engineer, central zone, on Ferozepur Road here today.
Aam Aadmi Party convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur addresses the dharna of PSPCL staff in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Shaping up well: Clay models attracted many during the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the Government College for Girls in
Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Police, land mafia out to get me, says realtor
Ludhiana, September 24
City-based realtor Gulshan Kumar who was arrested by Jagraon and Muktsar police last month has cried foul.
UCPMA meet goes off peacefully
Ludhiana, September 24
The United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association (UCPMA) held its 47th annual general meeting today.
Ramlila gets a twist this year
Ludhiana, September 24
The city is all set to witness the centuries-old tradition of Ramlila, but
with a twist. The epic Ramayana has been staged in the city for a long time, bringing together artistes and devotees during late evenings over a period of 10 days.
Youth’s body found in car
Khanna, September 24
A 26-year-old youth of a nearby village was found shot dead in his car by some persons.
The incident reportedly took place near Barmalipur village, near Khanna, in the afternoon.
Youth fest: Day 2 sees plethora of activities
Ludhiana, September 24
The Punjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival (Zone-B) entered its second day on the
campus of the Government College for Girls here today.
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| Students take part in various events during the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the Government College for Girls in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
350 examined at eye camp in Doraha
Doraha, September 24
Over 350 patients were tested during an eye check-up camp, organised by Shrimati Lajwanti Maini Memorial Charitable Hospital Trust, at Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Hall, Guru Nanak National College,
Doraha, today.
Patients get their eyes tested during the camp at the GNN College in Doraha on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
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‘Cultivate varieties that can resist yellow rust’
Ludhiana: Experts from the Punjab Agricultural University have said yellow rust has become a big problem for wheat cultivation in Punjab. The disease can cause yield losses up to 70 per cent depending upon resistance of cultivar and severity of disease.
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Solo dance competition
A solo dance competition was organised at the BCM Kindergarten, Basant Vihar. Students danced on different bollywood songs on the occasion. Harshpret and Krish of LKG stood first and second, respectively. Manya and Sukhreet notched third positions. Principal Dr Vandana Shahi appreciated the efforts of the kids.
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Govt employees protest
The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers held a dharna. Their main demands were that 100 per cent DA be merged and made applicable from January 1, 2014, vacant posts be filled and ceiling on the bonus be removed.
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Match ends in draw, Jalandhar earns 3 points
Ludhiana, September 24
The four-day match between Ludhiana and Jalandhar in the ongoing Inter-District Senior Punjab State Cricket Tournament for the Katoch Shield played at Punjab Agricultural University ended in a draw.
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| A match between Ludhiana and Jalandhar in progress in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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