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To rid roads of chaos, civic body resorts to Gandhigiri
Ludhiana, October 1
When things go out of control, Gandhigiri works. Unable to rid roads of traffic chaos, officials of the Municipal Corporation, police department and district administration have joined hands to create awareness.
Goods displayed on a footpath in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Change is on the cards: Teachers carry out a cleanliness drive at St Thomas Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Man found dead in car
Ludhiana, October 1
Panic gripped Noorwala village after a man was found dead in a Skoda car today.
The victim, identified as Sukhpal Singh (35), a resident of the Koom Kalaan area, had suffered multiple stab injuries.
Let there be peace
Ludhiana, October 1
Not many in the city know that the International Day of Non-Violence falls on October 2. In 2007, the UN General Assembly had voted to establish October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence.
CII launches mission sanitation
Ludhiana, October 1
To strengthen the ‘Swachh Bharat’ campaign announced by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has launched ‘Mission-Sanitation of Schools’
(SoS), an initiative to work with companies on construction of toilets across the country.
Cleanliness campaign
An uphill task for rly station authorities
Ludhiana, October 1
In the wake of the nationwide cleanliness campaign, which is going to start from tomorrow, the Railway authorities here are trying to tackle the problem of litter on the station premises.
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| (Clockwise from top) Heaps of garbage near the guard room; passengers sit near garbage; and water accumulated near the ticket window at the railway station in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Gandhi Jayanti
Mixed response to cancellation of holiday
Doraha, October 1
There has been a mixed response to the cancellation of holiday on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti as some term it as a constructive move while others rue that it is an authoritative order of the Prime Minister of a democratic country. They have, in fact, demanded its restoration, especially for schools.
Civil Surgeon holds meeting with officials
Ludhiana, October 1
Civil Surgeon Subhash Batta today conducted a meeting with medical officers of dispensaries from the district to make them aware of the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan’.
Verka increases commission of dealers
 Ludhiana, October 1
Management of the Verka milk plant increased the commission money of dealers associated with the plant here today. Ajmer Singh
Bhagpur, chairman of the plant, announced 10 paisa per litre hike in the commission.
Ajmer Singh Bhagpur, chairman of Verka milk plant, addresses the media in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Health Dept holds rally to spread awareness on leprosy
Jagraon, October 1
The Health Department, Punjab, organised a awareness drive on leprosy here today. A rally was taken out by doctors and staff members of Jagraon Civil Hospital in the town to create awareness against leprosy.
Medical officials during an awareness rally in Jagraon
on Wednesday. A Tribune photo
Basmati glut
Chalk out strategy to save farmers, BKU urges govt
Ludhiana, October 1
The Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) has made a plea to the government to chalk out an effective strategy to save basmati growers who were feeling cheated as there were no takers
for their produce in the market.
Minister inaugurates Dhuri railway overbridge
Ludhiana, October 1
The Dhuri railway line overbridge, Southern Bypass, was opened for public here today.
Cabinet Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon (centre) inaugurates Dhuri railway overbridge in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan
Brisk sale: With Bakrid approaching near, goats are being sold in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Fresh dengue cases surface
Ludhiana, October 1
The total number of patients diagnosed with dengue at Ludhiana hospitals has gone up to 36. A 40-year-old man, belonging to Tajpur Road,
Ludhiana, has been admitted to the Civil Hospital and reported as a confirmed case of dengue today.
Now, small manufacturers to sell products online
Ludhiana, October 1
After the branded hosiery brands, now small manufacturers will also get an opportunity to sell their products online. The Federation of Indian Micro and Medium Enterprises and Flipkart India in association with Knitwear Club recently organised an interactive seminar and gave offers to hosiery and garment manufacturers to sell their products online.
Kundanpuri school building declared unsafe
Ludhiana, October 1
Government Primary School, Kundanpuri, has been declared unsafe by the District Education Officer (Elementary). The school, which was running at a building in Dharamshala, has been shifted to Government Primary School, Chander Nagar.
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| Government Primary School, Kundanpuri, in
Ludhiana; (right) The ceiling of a classroom in bad shape at Government Primary School, Kundanpuri, in
Ludhiana. Tribune photographs |
Sohna School campaign
Students’ efforts prove futile
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 1
Poor condition of roads, leading to various government schools, is proving major impediment to progress of Sohna School campaign that was launched by the
government.
Cleanliness drive at SCD Govt College
Ludhiana, October 1
SCD Government College, Ludhiana, kicked-off the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the college campus here today.
Principal and teachers clean the college campus in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
New PPCC secy expresses gratitude to party
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 1
Paramjit Singh Ghawadi, member of Censor Board, Central Government, has paid gratitude to the party high command on his elevation to the post of secretary, Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee
(PPCC).
Students of Maple Bear Pre-School celebrate Dasehra on the school premises in Ludhiana. A Tribune
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SCHOOL NOTES
Gandhi Jayanti celebrated
Students of Ryan International School celebrated birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri. A special assembly was conducted in which patriotic songs were sung. Different movements led by Gandhi ji, such as salt satyagraha, civil disobedience and quit India movement, were enacted by students. A cleanliness drive, under Swacchh Bharat Abhiyan was also carried out by students. Declamation contest on non-violence and other principles followed by Gandhi ji was also conducted by senior students. Gandhi Jayanti was also celebrated at Green Grove Public School, SDP School, Hazuri Road, and Radha Vatika School, Khanna.
BUSINESS NEWS
“The Big Billion Day”
Flipkart, an online shopping portal, has announced “The Big Billion Day” on October 6, 2014, for Indian shoppers. The ‘Big Billion Day’ will be a day long shopping event which will offer unbeatable discounts and special offers across 70 product categories. With products categories like books, toys, mobiles, laptops, cameras, clothes, shoes and watches available at heavy discounted prices, Flipkart promises to offer attractive deals for all on ‘The Big Billion Day’.
LUDHIANA SCAN
MC’s move condemned
The district Valmiki Sabha has condemned the step taken by the MC to remove hoardings and banners of Bhagwan Valmiki. A delegation of the sabha met BJP state president Kamal Sharma over the issue. They said a superintendent was against them and the official had made a deliberate attempt to remove the hoardings.
Inter-College Meet
GCG students clinch chess title
Ludhiana, October 1
Students of the Government College for Girls (GCG), Ludhiana, gave a stupendous performance to emerge champions in the Panjab University Inter-College Chess Championship held on the university campus, Chandigarh.
Hockey tourney begins
Bhaini Sahib, October 1
The 2nd Junior Hockey Championship in the memory of late Satguru Jagjit Singh got off to a colourful start at Bhaini Sahib. Eight teams from various parts of the country are participating in the championship. It was inaugurated by Satguru Uday Singh.
Ludhiana eves outplay Patiala in basketball
Ludhiana, October 1
Ludhiana and Amritsar districts wrapped up their matches in the girls’ section in the annual Punjab State Basketball League being organised by the Punjab Basketball Association at Gure village near here today.
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