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GLADA shuts eyes to blatant violations of building bylaws
Ludhiana, October 26
Attribute it to negligence or slack enforcement on the part of the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) but hundreds of allottees of residential plots, commercial sites or built-up properties have violated terms and conditions of allotment while at the same time carried out construction in violation of the building bylaws, without attracting any penal action from the authorities.
Engine ditches train to Asr
 Ludhiana, October 26
A major tragedy was averted as the coaches of a passenger train got separated from the engine shortly after departing from Ludhiana railway station in the evening. The railway guard alerted the engine driver who had proceeded to a distance of some 100
metre, leaving the coaches behind.
The Ludhiana railway station is witnessing a huge rush of migrants, who are going to their native places to celebrate Chhath Puja with their families. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Dengue cases breach 100 mark at city hospitals
Ludhiana, October 26
The number of patients diagnosed with dengue at city hospitals has crossed the 100 mark. A total of 107 patients have been diagnosed with dengue at the city hospitals, of whom 73 belong to Ludhiana, 29 to other districts and five are from other states.
Bar owner in soup over poster
Ludhiana, October 26
Hanging a poster reading, “Beer better than women”, proved costly for the owner of a beer bar located near Pakhowal. He has been booked under the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act 1986.
Clean India a distant dream
 Ludhiana, October 26
Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for a “Swachh Bharat” earlier this month, various government and non-governmental organisations pledged to keep our surroundings clean.
Just a few days after the launch of the Swachh Bharat campaign, garbage dumped in one of the posh colonies in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Reporter Diary
Vows of green Diwali go up in smoke
Despite a yearlong campaign against the use of crackers, the sale of crackers in the city was higher than the sale last year. So was the deafening noise level on Diwali night. Although, data of air pollution caused by crackers and fireworks is not available yet, roads and streets littered with crackers’ waste on the morning after Diwali left no body in any doubt that vows of green and cracker-free Diwali had gone up in the smoke. Shall we ever learn, or never?
MOM serves one more mission
 Ludhiana, October 26
The live transmission of the Mars Orbiter Mission’s entry into the red planet’s orbit across schools last month has whipped up the interest of city students.
Since the entry of the Mars Orbiter into the red planet’s orbit on September 24, many youngsters have been keeping themselves updated about the mission’s progress on Twitter.
NGO raises concern over unsafe school buildings
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 26
The Navchetna Employees Front, an NGO fighting for the rights of students and out-of-school children, has urged the government to come to the rescue of students attending classes in unsafe buildings.
panache: A girl performs during a dancing competition in
Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
Litterateur gives senior citizens tips on leading an active life
Ludhiana, October 26
City-based litterateur Yashpal Bangia has come up with his sixth book on senior citizens.
Bangia, who retired from the Postal Department as a public relation officer, said: “I keep working on my book throughout the year, so that I may release it in the month of October on the occasion of Senior Citizen Day.”
300 students compete in debate, poetry
Samrala, October 26
Around 300 schoolchildren took part in the Bachpan Sambhal Sikhi Lehar competition at Malwa College, Bondli. In senior group, Amandeep Kaur of Dyalpura village came first, while Kiranjit Kaur (Kulewal) stood second.
Thousands pay homage to Galib
Jagraon, October 26
The bhog and antim ardas of senior Akali leader and former Member of Parliament Gurcharan Singh Galib was organised at Gurdwara Begampura Bhora Sahib near Nanaksar today. Galib (82) had passed away last week after brief illness.
Residents take part in the second annual cancer awareness walkathon in
Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
1 killed, 8 hurt as bus overturns
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 26
One woman was killed while eight others suffered injuries when the mini-bus they were travelling in overturned near Sarabha village today. Thirty passengers were on their way to Sirsa in
Haryana. The deceased was identified as Harbhana Kaur of Partap Singh Wala Satsang
Ghar.
Chaos encroaches upon city markets
Ludhiana, October 26
The civic body has failed to remove encroachments from city markets.
Uproar over MC general house
Ludhiana, October 26
As the MC General House is scheduled to be held before November 1, councillors are hopeful of getting pending projects completed.
Civic body seeks help from police
Ludhiana, October 26
The civic authorities have sought help from the police to act against building bylaw violators.
Time to go home: As Chhath Puja draws close, labourers wait for their respective trains; and (right) a youth enters a train through an emergency window at the Ludhiana railway station. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
Service tax
Last date extended to Nov 14
Ludhiana, October 26
The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has extended the last date for filing service tax from October 25 to November 14.
Monthly ration distributed
Ludhiana, October 26
The sixty-fourth monthly ration distribution camp was held at Shiv Puri under the guidance of chairman Ahmed Ali Guddu and president Guddi Mahant of Akhil Bhartiya Samaj Sewa.
mishap waiting to happen: Stray cattle pose danger to commuters on Ludhiana roads. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
Mishap victim’s kin stage dharna
Ludhiana, October 26
High drama was witnessed on Tajpur Road after relatives of a road accident victim placed the latter’s body in front of the Tajpur police chowki and demanded the registration of a case against the accused.
Woman dies mysteriously
Jagraon, October 26
A woman died under mysterious circumstances at her residence in the Bajwa Colony area this afternoon. The deceased was identified as Amandeep
Kaur, alias Rozi.
Table tennis: Pankaj pockets three titles
Ludhiana, October 26
Pankaj Sidana from Chandigarh stole limelight as he bagged three titles in the 25th Prithipal Singh Memorial Open Table Tennis Tournament that concluded at the indoor gymnasium hall of Punjab Agricultural University today.
The jubilant lot: Winners of the Creative Table Tennis Club Tournament with their prizes in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan |
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