FOR HUSBAND’S SAKE: A woman performs the Karva Chauth rituals in Ludhiana on Saturday. tribune photo: himanshu
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Ad tenders floated; panel says not taken into confidence
Ludhiana, October 11
The much-awaited tenders for putting up advertisements at designated places in the city have finally been floated by the Municipal Corporation. The tenders assume significance as these can generate much-needed revenue for the cash-strapped Municipal Corporation.
Install CCTV cameras at gurdwaras: SGPC chief
Samrala, October 11
The SGPC president, Avtar Singh, has appealed to gurdwara sabhas to install CCTV camers on their premises for the safety and security of devotees.
The SGPC president stated this while inaugurating a CCTV project at Gurdwara Sahib Charan Kanwal Sahib, Machhiwara. He said CCTV cameras were a must in all gurdwaras to check activities of anti-social elements.
Man booked for posting dera chief’s morphed pictures
Ludhiana, October 11
The city police have registered a case against a resident of Raj Guru Nagar, who posted morphed pictures of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and remarks in unparliamentary language on Facebook.
Poor sanitation in city exposes the myth of ‘Swachh Bharat’
Ludhiana, October 11
The cleanliness drive launched in the city in the course of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan notwithstanding, the overall sanitation level in most of the city localities leaves much to be desired. Residents complain of dereliction of duty by sanitation workers.
Garbage scattered all around in a locality near Ghumar Mandi, in Ludhiana. a tribune photograph
Act tough against copying: Front
Ludhiana, October 11
Responding to the Education Department’s anti-copying campaign, teacher activists, who work against the practice of copying, said awareness campaign was not enough to curb copying. Teachers want strict action against school managements and teachers who allow copying during examinations.
College Notes
PCTE Fest ends
The PCTE Fest, a week-long event, finally culminated with the live performance of the leading band of country - Indian Ocean. The band has composed various albums and also sang songs for various Bollywood movies like ‘Peepli Live’, ‘Satyagraha’ and ‘Black Friday’. The band has enthralled the audience with their famous composed songs like ‘Bande’, ‘Kandisa’, ‘Jhini’ and ‘Des Mera’ from ‘Peepli Live’.
‘Ehsaas’ festival: PAU students bring laurels
Ludhiana, October 11
Students of College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU), brought laurels by winning the overall trophy in the inter-college competition, ‘Ehsaas’ festival, organised by the PCTE Group of Institutes here today.
Students of College of Basic Sciences and Humanities flash the victory sign in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Four more test positive for dengue
Ludhiana, October 11
Four persons from the district, all females, have tested positive for dengue raising the number of patients suffering from the disease and admitted to city hospitals to 47.
Students before taking part in the Zonal Youth Fest (Zone-II) at GNIMT College in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Dept urged to review proposed ward maps
Malerkotla/Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 11
Irked over the ‘pick-and-choose’ policy adopted by the administration in the ongoing process of delimitation of wards in the city, office-bearers of various political parties have urged the Punjab Local Bodies Department to review the proposed ward maps.
BUSINESS NEWS
Festive offer
Pavilion is observing ‘Great Pavilion Diwali Shopping Festival’ till October 26. The mega shopping event offers great deals on top brands to make this Diwali special and visitors can take home an assured gift with shopping of over Rs 3,000.
Residents alert MC on encroachment
Ludhiana, October 11
Residents alerted the Municipal Corporation about an illegal construction at a public park opposite Chand Cinema on Jalandhar bypass.
The residents informed the MC that a room and a washroom were being constructed at the public park, following which the civic body swung into action and issued a notice for its demolition.
An under-construction room at a public park opposite Chand Cinema in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Students visit postal facility
Ludhiana, October 11
The Mail Day was observed today as part of the national postal week celebrations.
About 15 students from Shishu Model School visited the Railway Mail Service facility of the postal department at the railway station.
Religious fervour marks Karva Chauth in city
Ludhiana October 11
Karva Chauth was celebrated with religious fervour here.
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| Women exchange “thalis” during Karva Pooja in Ludhiana on Saturday; and (right) girls dressed in their best attire for the Karva Chauth celebrations at a hotel in the city. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Gang of robbers busted, 5 arrested
Jagraon, October 11
With the arrest of five persons, the Jagraon police claimed to have busted a gang of robbers that was active in the Jagraon area in the recent past. The police have also recovered a stolen Mahindra pick-up vehicle and a motorcycle from the accused.
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