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HC rap prompts MC to remove encroachments
Ludhiana, October 4
Adhering to the strict instructions of the  Punjab and Haryana High Court on Contempt of Court Petition 27 of 2013, the civic authorities seem to have adopted a “serious” approach this time. Officials are in the process of writing a letter to the Police Commissioner asking him to provide adequate force to them so that a demolition drive in Chaura Bazar and Talab Bazar can be carried out at the earliest.
Encroachments at Chaura Bazar in Ludhiana. A file photo
Paddy arrival yet to
pick up
Jagraon, October 4
The arrival of paddy at Jagraon Grain Market, which is the second largest market in Asia, is yet to pick up.
Giving someone a gift of life
Ludhiana, October 4
Even disasters cannot knock them down. Members of Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha, an NGO, have proved that good things come to those who go the extra mile.
National award winner Kusum Lata interacts with students of Government High School, Sarabha Nagar. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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2 days after, litter welcomes residents
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 4
Two days after the formal commencement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission, nature lovers and morning walkers were upset over the indifferent attitude of residents towards maintaining cleanliness.
A littered road in Ahmedgarh. A Tribune photograph
J&K needs long-term relief plan, say docs
Ludhiana, October 4
People in the flood-affected areas in Jammu and Kashmir are reeling under severe health problems and economic difficulties. They require long-term planning for a comprehensive health care and economic uplift through massive aid by the Central Government. This was the impression gathered by the medical relief team, which left Ludhiana on September 27 and returned yesterday.
Delegates from the Indian Doctors for Peace and Development who returned from J&K address a press conference in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Cong, AAP accused of ‘politicising’ incident
Ludhiana, October 4
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) spokesperson and general secretary Maheshinder Singh Grewal today accused the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party
(AAP) of “politicising” the unfortunate incident involving the killing of two Dalit youths at Ahluwalia Colony in the Jamalpur area of Ludhiana “for their own vested political interests”.
Bridal exhibition begins in city
Ludhiana, October 4
An exclusive bridal exhibition, “Lavan Phere”, was inaugurated by Roopa
Pahwa, Fitness, Etiquette, Image & Style Consultant; and Indra Ahluwalia,
CMD, Grace Beauty Clinic Private Limited, by lighting the traditional lamp at Hotel Park Plaza here.
Women look at various creations; and (below) visitors at a jewellery stall at a bridal exhibition, "Lavan Phere", in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet verma
Diwali, Karva Chauth gift items on display
Ludhiana, October 4
“De-Cosmopolitan”, another wedding exhibition, was inaugurated at Hotel Maharaja Regency here today. “De-Cosmopolitan”, one of the biggest and exclusive bridal exhibitions, is a treat for shoppers of Ludhiana as it witnesses designer brands that have never come to the city.
Girls have a look at decorative items at an exhibition in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet
Verma
Parents, teachers a worried lot
Jagraon, October 4
The changing lifestyle of schoolchildren has left parents worried. The growing dependency of students on the new technology has been adversely impacting their health.
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Killing of Youths
Farmers’ body supports action panel
Samrala, October 4
The Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta) has decided to support the struggle of the action committee formed by different political parties against the killing of two Dalit youths of Bohapur village. The union had also demanded a CBI probe into the incident.
Thieves strike at garment shop
Ludhiana, October 4
As residents were busy in Dasehra festivities, thieves had a field day.
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