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Truck runs over 3, two dead
Ludhiana, October 8
A truck ran over three persons at the Aarti chowk on the Ludhiana- Ferozpur road late evening here today. Two pedestrians died on the spot while a rickshaw-puller suffered critical injuries.
A damaged rickshaw at the Aarti chowk in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu
Mahajan
Cops smell foul play in worker’s suicide
Ludhiana, October 8
A 25-year-old worker allegedly committed suicide under mysterious circumstances at Fathegarh Mohalla in the Salem Tabri area here today. The deceased has been identified as Govinda, who used to work at a hosiery unit on Jalandhar Bypass.
Eat healthy this Diwali
Ludhiana, October 8
The fragrance of sweets has filled the air. Pretty boxes packed with “addoos” “burfis’ and other delicacies will soon start piling up at homes and you cannot help but partaking of the tempting sweets during
Diwali, putting up weight.
Clean India eclipses anti-drug drive
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 8
The cleanliness drive launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan swept away movements launched in government schools earlier. Drug addiction, environmental degradation and social evils were among major issues which have been eclipsed by shadows of brooms and dusters.
Officials leaving centres without permission to face action
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 8
Any officials deployed for procurement of paddy during the ensuing procurement season and leaving the centre without valid permission will have to face the music.
Border area residents to get potable water
Mandi Ahmedgarh/Sangrur, October 8
The state government has announced to ensure supply of safe and pure drinking water to hundred per cent population of the border state. As per the new rural water supply plan, every individual will get a minimum supply of 70 litres of water.
Politics is about babbling the loudest
Ludhiana, October 8
The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) has issued a show-cause notice to former chief of the District Congress Committee
(DCC), Ludhiana (Urban), Pawan Dewan for making “irresponsible public utterances” against PPCC Chief Partap Singh Bajwa and All-India Congress Committee
(AICC) Secretary Harish Chaudhary. Earlier in the day today, Dewan accused Bajwa of playing divisive politics that had led to his
(Dewan’s) “unceremonious exit” from the DCC leadership.
Former chief of the District Congress Committee (Urban) Pawan Dewan addresses a press conference in Ludhiana on
Wednesday (left) and The new DCC Chief, Gurpreet Bassi Gogi, held a meeting with Congress councillors on Wednesday. Gogi, refusing to be drawn into any controversy over the DCC leadership, said the objective of the meeting was to thank the councillors for their support.
Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Sukhbir Badal’s statement a joke: AAP
Ludhiana, October 8
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders today termed Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal’s statement that law and order is the “first priority” of the Punjab Government as “an absurd joke”.
Paddy arrival picks up at Jagraon grain market
Jagraon, October 8
The arrival of paddy has picked up at the Jagraon grain market, which is Asia’s second largest market after
Khanna.
Letters written with love, emotion
Ludhiana, October 8
As World Post Day falls on October 9, the importance of the postal department is being debated. At one time, letters were the way to communicate over large distances, but now its value remains mostly for official correspondence such as transfer of documents.
Woman comes in contact with electricity wires
Ludhiana, October 8
A woman suffered burn injuries after coming in contact with electricity wires on Jalandhar Bypass. The woman, a
ragpicker, was collecting polybags.
A passerby helps the woman; and (right) a transformer enclosure on Jalandhar Bypass.
Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Online discounts on computers give retailers the jitters
Ludhiana, October 8
The online sales have played a havoc with the retail business. Protesting the discounts offered by the online sites, the Association of Computer Entrepreneurs (ACE), Ludhiana, and the Punjab Association of Computer Traders (PACT) have decided to stop all types of commercial transactions with the national distributors till the time steps are taken to rein in the cut-throat online sale.
Gurpreet Singh, president of the Association of Computer Entrepreneurs, addresses the media in Ludhiana.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Buyer-seller meet from Oct 10
Ludhiana, October 8
The Offset Printers’ Association (OPA) is organising a buyer-seller meet in the city from October 10 to 13 under the brand name ‘InterPrint Expo – 2014’. It is going to be an exhibition-cum-buyer-seller meet. The exhibition of printing machines and material is going to be unique in many ways. It will work as a platform to buyers and sellers at a common point, nearest to their place of work. The exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
Patient needs help
Ludhiana, October 8
Sunita, a 37-year-old patient and a resident of Bhattian village, needs financial help. She is a case of old treated pulmonary tuberculosis and collapse of left lung and requires surgery –
pneumonectomy.
Students to be made aware of job-oriented courses
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 8
The administration has launched a comprehensive programme to educate students about job-oriented courses being undertaken from time to time by vocational education departments.
Butahri school students decry copying in exams
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 8
To make residents aware of the harmful effects of social evils, including illiteracy, copying, environmental degradation and drug addiction, students of Government Senior Secondary School, Butahri, led by their principal and teachers, organised a rally in and around the village.
Over 400 students exhibit talent in various
events
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 8
Over 400 students from various education colleges of Panjab University (PU) showcased their talent during the second day of the 56th Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the Bhutta College of Education in Bhutta village near here today.
Students stage a drama during the second day of the Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival at the Bhutta College of Education near Mandi Ahmedgarh on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Cultural fest off to a colourful start at PCTE
Ludhiana, October 8
A week-long cultural and literary festival got off to a colourful start at the Punjab College of Technical Education
(PCTE) with events like solo song, group dance, fashion show, street plays, quiz and 'not-to-miss' Western group dance.
Students perform during a cultural and literary festival that began at the Punjab College of Technical Education (PCTE) in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune photos
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2 snatch gold chain from woman
Ludhiana, October 8
In yet another snatching incident in the city, motorcycle-borne youngsters snatched a gold chain from a woman at Phullanwal village near here today. The victim, Harjinderjeet Kaur, a resident of Pamal village, succeeded in noting down the registration number of the motorcycle.
320 kg of desi ghee seized from firm
Ludhiana, October 8
The Health Department today seized 320 kg of desi ghee from Lovely Enterprises located at Deep Nagar, Gill Chowk.
Snatchers’ gang busted, 3 held
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 8
The Sangrur district police claimed to have busted a gang of miscreants which has been snatching jewellery after waylaying women and girls on deserted roads and highways and later selling the ornaments to jewellers.
Seven booked for thrashing woman
Ludhiana, October 8
The police have booked a doctor’s wife and six others for thrashing a woman. The accused, identified as Manju
Rani, Bachu Singh (father of Manju Rani), Sudha Rani, Anil Kumar, Rubi and Rajit, hail from Uttar
Pradesh.
Cambridge International emerge champs
Ludhiana, October 8
The four-day 16th Edition of the CBSE Cluster Table Tennis Tournament concluded at BCM Senior Secondary School, Sector 32, Chandigarh Road, today. As many as 400 players representing 36 schools affiliated to the CBSE shrugged their shoulders to bag top honours in the tournament. Kartar Singh
Sehmbey, District Sports Officer, Ludhiana, was the chief guest on the concluding day. He distributed prizes and congratulated the winners. The highlight of the prize distribution function was an impressive cultural show presented by the host school.
Students with their certificates at BCM Senior Secondary School, Sector 32, Ludhiana,
on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
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government machinery, NGOs and educational institutions had been too enthusiastic to clean the city for about 10 days. But now the enthusiasm seems to have faded.