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suicide by Dr Supriya
DMCH backs doctors booked in case
Ludhiana, October 16
The Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMC&H) came out in support of the two doctors, who have been booked in an abetment-to-suicide case following suicide committed by an MD III student, Dr Supriya.
Chocolates to sweeten flavour this Diwali
Ludhiana, October 16
For many people, a big part of the Diwali celebrations is relishing delectable delicacies. A variety of chocolates are set to tickle your taste buds this festive season, more than other delicacies.
With the dry fruit prices going through the roof in the wake of the Kashmir floods, the traditional sweets losing flavour among residents and residents waking up to health concerns, most residents are laying their hands on chocolates of different varieties, both for sharing and gifting this
Diwali.
Security up ahead of Diwali
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 16
The police have beefed
up security ahead of Diwali. Besides enhancing patrolling and surveillance it has organised special temporary check posts at sensitive points.
Policemen check vehicles at a round-the-clock naka set up at Kaind Bridge near
Dehlon. A Tribune photograph
Now, service tax on NRI remittances
Ludhiana, October 16
Service
tax will now be levied on NRI remittances, a move that will affect lakhs
of NRIs who regularly send money back home.
Residents elated at reduction in petrol prices
It is a welcome news. We hope that good days will arrive ahead. I hope the new government also looks into the cost of other essential
commodities.
GCG installs CCTV cameras
Ludhiana, October 16
The Government College for Girls has installed Close Circuit Television
(CCTV) cameras in the college campus for electronic surveillance. According to college management, the objective to install the cameras is to keep a vigil on the movement of students and visitors inside the campus.
Students outside the Government College for Girls in
Ludhiana
Establish no litter zones: DC
Ludhiana, October 16
Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal has asked all the departments concerned to establish maximum ‘No litter zones’ in the city.
DC Rajat Aggarwal addresses the monthly review meeting of officers in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune
photo
Vacant site turns garbage dump
Ludhiana, October 16
An open space — which has been converted into a garbage dumping site — has become a permanent source of nuisance for the residents of Maharishi Valmiki Nagar besides posing a serious health hazard.
A vacant site being used as a dumping ground in Maharishi Valmiki Nagar, Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Contractors lift dharna
Ludhiana, October 16
After receiving a partial payment of about Rs 8 crore and an assurance for a meeting with the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, Pradeep Aggarwal tomorrow, the contractors of the civic body lifted their dharna from the Zone A office today.
Dip in temperatures a Hudhud effect
Ludhiana, October 16
Cyclone Hudhud, which hit the coastal states recently, also affected Punjab.
Riot of colour on canvas
Ludhiana, October 16
A riot of colours, spirituality and myriad themes came alive through the paintings on display at the Festive Strokes, a two-day art exhibition organised at Sutlej Club.
The works of artists on display at Sutlej Club in Ludhiana. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Seminars held on Punjab Right to Services Act
Mandi Ahmedgarh:
Officials of the Community Police Centres at Dehlon, Raikot, Payal and Jodhan besides local police station held seminars on the Punjab Right to Services Act at their respective campuses.
Health officials raid eataries in Jagraon
Jagraon, October 16
In view of the ongoing festival season, a team of Health Department officials conducted raids in various areas of Jagraon today. The team members visited several sweets shops in Jagraon.
Foot-and-mouth disease kills 8 cows
Machhiwara, October 16
Eight cows died in the last few days due to the foot-and-mouth disease that has erupted in the Bet area at Jatiwal and Sansowal villages.
PU Zonal Youth Fest from tomorrow
Ludhiana, October 16
The Panjab University Regional Centre is organising the first ever Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival, Ludhiana Zone–A, from October 18 to 21 on its campus.
HS Gosal (centre), director and convener of the PU Regional Centre, addresses
mediapersons
DAV College non-teaching employees observe strike
Jagraon, October 16
Non-teaching staff members of Lajpat Rai
DAV College, Jagraon, observed strike in support of their various demands. During the strike organised on the call given
by the DAV College Employees Coordination Committee, the protestingnon-teaching employees raised slogans against the management.
ludhiana scan
World Anaesthesia Day observed
World Anaesthesia Day was observed at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital on Thursday. The day marks the first successful delivery of anaesthesia for a surgical procedure.
from schools
Cleanliness drive
Ludhiana: In order to imbibe the value of 'Shram Dan, Maha Dan' in the present generation an activity of shram dan was organised at BCM School,
Dugri.
Students of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School clean a ground under the ‘Keep Ludhiana Clean and Green’ campaign on Thursday.
A Tribune photograph
from colleges
Freshers’ party
Ludhiana: A freshers' party was organised at Arya College, Ludhiana, to welcome students of BA-I. Dr VK
Sareen, secretary, Arya College Managing Committee, was the chief guest and principal Dr RC Tejpal was the guest of honour on the occasion. After the traditional ceremony of lamp lighting, a variety of cultural activities were presented by the students. There was an amalgamation of songs, dances, mimicry and punches.
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The Health Department today sealed the machines at Dr Rama Sofat Hospital after a criminal case was registered against them for fraud and criminal conspiracy.
While the Health Department forwarded the names of more than 300 people in whose houses larvae of dengue mosquito were found, only had 20 turned up to pay fine at the Municipal Corporation’s office during the past month.
