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Factionalism in District Congress to the fore
Ludhiana, October 5
Factionalism came to the fore at a meeting of the District Congress Committee held at the Congress Bhawan here today when two rival groups exchanged heated arguments.
Gurdev Singh Lapran (left) and Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Congress MLA, interact with Fatehjang Bajwa (in beige turban) and Harish Chaudhary, secretary of the AICC, during a meeting of the DCC in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet verma
Four booked for raping minor
Ludhiana, October 5
The Daba police have booked four youngsters for kidnapping and raping a minor in the Alamgir area.
4.5 quintals of ‘khoya’ seized
Ludhiana, October 5
As part of its drive to check the sale of adulterated food items, the Health Department today seized 4.5 quintal of khoya from Avtar Sweets on Barewal Road. Besides, the samples of sweets were collected from various sweets shops in Bhattian village.
Employees seal the seized “khoya”. photo: inderjeet verma
 festive rush
No room in most trains
Ludhiana, October 5
Even after the Northern Railway and other zonal railways have introduced festival special trains on several routes across the country to cope with the extra rush of passengers during the ongoing festival season, most of the trains are running full to capacity. Advance reservation, especially during Diwali, is not available on most of the long-route trains.
Festive season — when worker is the king
Ludhiana, October 5
With Diwali approaching, the fear of losing migrant labour, engaged in both the domestic and industrial sector, looms large over the residents of the city.
No end to traffic blues in Jagraon
Jagraon, October 5
There seems to be no end to traffic woes of residents of Jagraon. There is hardly any road in the city which is free from traffic jams. The frequent traffic jams have become the norm of day on most of the city roads, causing a lot of problems for commuters.
Vehicles parked haphazardly on the Tehsil Road in Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
Light purse not a curse for MC
Ludhiana, October 5
The cash-starved Municipal Corporation does not mind splurging on hiring consultants. Most of its projects fail to take off. Still, it does not give up and keeps spending public money.
City Bus Service project is yet to see the light of day. A Tribune photograph
Encroachers making hay
Ludhiana, October 5
The Municipal Corporation has failed to remove encroachments from the city. More than 300 persons have “constructed” houses in Bihari Colony, Ghora Factory, Industrial Area, Labour Colony and from Cheema Chowk to Gupta
Chowk.
Illegal structures at Bihari Colony. Tribune Photo: himanshu mahajan
All that glitters is gold this festive season
Ludhiana, October 5
Jewellers in the city are busy doing the wooing act. They are leaving no stone unturned as far as attracting customers is concerned. Keeping in mind the
tradition of buying jewellery on Dhanteras, the jewellers are all geared up with lucrative offers.
If a jeweller announces an offer, his competitor comes up with something better.
Henna lends sparkling tinge to gala affair
Ludhiana, October 5
The allure of mehandi continues to remain popular in modern times and sees an upsurge during festivals such as Karva Chauth and
Eid.
A woman gets ready during an event in Ludhiana. Tribune photo : Himanshu Mahajan
Artificial limbs distributed among 25 persons
Ludhiana, October 5
The Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Trust organised an artificial limbs distribution camp at Viklang Sahayta Kendra, Rishi
Nagar. Artificial limbs, callipers, crutches and tricycles were given to 25 persons.
Members of the Bharat Vikas Parishad Charitable Trust with the physically challenged
in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Docs on the medical council radar
Doraha, October 5
Those caught taking cuts from diagnostic centres will not be spared by the Punjab Medical Council.
Nothing ‘swachh’ about this mission: Ganda Nullah in Ludhiana looks like a dumping site. The civic authorities have failed to get it cleaned. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Sabha to launch phased agitation
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 5
The Punjab Kisan Sabha has announced to launch phased agitation to get long-pending demands of farmers accepted.
Panel to sponsor budding folk artistes
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 5
The Shree Sidh Sulakhan Guga Mari Committee has announced to sponsor budding folk artistes who wished to perform at Mela Chhapar in future.
Miscreants uproot plants at Gandhi memorial
Phillaur, October 5
Over 100 plants were found uprooted by miscreants at the Gandhi Dham, a memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, near the Sutlej in Phillaur this evening.
Devotees submerge in divine melodies
Ludhiana, October 5
To pay tributes to Lord Valmiki, the 11th rath yatra was taken out by the District Valmiki
Sabha. Dushyant Gautam, national president, BJP SC Morcha, was the chief guest while Rajesh
Bagga, chairman, SC Commission, Punjab, presided over. The yatra started from Chawni
Mohalla. Bhajans/songs were sung by devotees. The yatra passed through Kapoor Hospital
Chowk, Domorhia Bridge, Kailash Chowk, Dandi Swami Road, Prince Hostel Road, College Road, Ghumar Mandi and Aarti
Chowk.
The leaders exhorted the youth to uplift the poor. — TNS
Children take part in a shobha yatra in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet verma
rural schools
Internet turns from boon to bane
Jagraon, October 5
In this era of information technology, when everyone is getting connected to each other through internet and making use of various facilities being offered online, school going students, particularly from the rural areas, do not want to lag behind.
e-games overshadow other sports
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 5
Increasing interest of children in mobiles, computers, video games and televisions has resulted in a situation wherein vast playgrounds seem to have lost their charm.
Girls, villagers apprised of healthy eating habits
 Doraha, October 5
A total of 130 girls of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, and residents of Tamkaudi village volunteered and attended a medical check-up camp here today. The camp was conducted by Bhangu Hospital,
Doraha, in collaboration with Bhai Ghaniaya Welfare Sewak Jatha, Tamkaudi.
Dr Shaminder Bhangu examines a volunteer during a medical camp at Tamkaudi village on Sunday. A
Tribune photograph
Experts dwell on recent developments in pathology
Ludhiana, October 5
The annual conference of the North-West Chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists
(IAPM) 2014 was organised by the Department of Pathology at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
Officials release a book on haematology during the annual conference of the North-West Chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists in Ludhiana. A
Tribune photo
World Elderly Day: 500 take part in marathon
Ludhiana, October 5
Senior citizens participated in a marathon organised by Fortis Hospital to mark World Elderly Day here today. The marathon started from Libra Office on Dugri Road.
Senior citizens and youth take part in a marathon to commemorate World Elderly Day in Ludhiana on
Sunday. A Tribune photograph
From schools & Colleges
Blood donation camp
Ludhiana: A blood donation camp was organised at KVM School in the memory of the founder, Kundan
Lal. A team of experts from Dayanand Medical College and Hospital carried out the clinical activities at the camp. Hundreds of donors donated the blood. The camp was inaugurated by Dr Lajpat
Rai, chairman of the school managing committee. The donors were given a certificate, a key chain and thank you cards as token of gratitude.
Participants waiting for their turn during ‘Rock-on’, an annual day event of the De Samar Academy, in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
Office-bearers of DCC elected
Khanna, October 5
A meeting of the District Congress Committee (DCC), Khanna Police District, was held under the chairmanship of its chief Lakhvir Singh Lakha. During the meeting, office-bearers of the committee were appointed.
Missing youth’s body fished out
Ludhiana, October 5
The body of Harsh Jain was fished out from Issowal village today. Jatin Jindal and Harsh Jain drowned after the car they were travelling in fell into Sidhwan Canal.
Three of their friends were rescued by the police. Jatin’s body was found yesterday.
— TNS
Cyclist hurt in road accident
Ludhiana, October 5
A cyclist was hit by a speeding car near BL Kapur Memorial Hospital. The victim, identified as Avidesh Kumar, was rushed to hospital. Avidesh Kumar was heading towards Salem Tabri. He took Elevated Road and was hit by a speeding car.
Prefer earthen diyas, avoid Chinese items
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had recently appealed to the masses to motivate potters in the country who were leading lives of penury rather than spending crores to promote Chinese items during the festival season. The appeal seems to be right as potters and other artisans in the country put in so much hard work to make things like
garba, diyas, hatris and torans (decorative hangings) but these are being replaced by Chinese products in the recent years. “Instead of spending blindly on Chinese lights and decoration items, we need to promote the work of artisans in the country. They should be given good returns for their creations. I have decided to shun imported goods this time,” said a homemaker, adding that perhaps little difference could be made.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Actors honoured
Ludhiana: Cast of ‘Panga is Not Changa’, a Punjabi film, were honoured by the Baba Farid Foundation International in the city on Sunday during a function. The honoured persons include Amrita
Alam, Karamjit Patanga, Arshdeep Sohal and Surjit Yodha. Pritam Singh Bharowal, chairman of the foundation, said the foundation was trying hard to raise voice against the social evil of drug addiction that had ruined the youth. He said the film would bring fruitful results to the youth.
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