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Polluted air takes toll on residents’ health
Ludhiana, October 28
Stubble burning and Diwali pollution has led to an increase in respiratory cases, especially patients of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Doctors have witnessed an increase in the number of such patients by 20-30 per cent in the past few days.
Dues not paid, factory owner kills self
Ludhiana, October 28
A 30-year-old Youth Congress worker, who was allegedly harassed and humiliated by the owner of a factory when he asked the latter to pay his dues, committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his (deceased) factory in the Mahopuri area here today.
BMW crash
Victim’s family demands FIR against survivor
 Ludhiana, October 28
Emotions ran high during the bhog ceremony of Gagan Sharma, who was killed along with his friend Rajat Dua in the BMW car crash on October 25, here today.
The relatives of the deceased demand the registration of a case under section 304-A of the IPC against Atul Bansal, who was driving the BMW car, and cancellation of his driver’s licence.
Deepak Nagpal, brother-in-law of deceased Gagan (centre), along with his relatives, shares details of the accident after a bhog ceremony in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Youth booked for rape
Ludhiana, October 28
The city police have registered a case against a youth for raping a girl while she was visiting her friend’s house.
The accused has been identified as Happy, a resident of Boothgarh village in the Meharban area.
World Stroke Day
Stroke no longer a disease of developed nations
Ludhiana, October 28
World Stroke Day is observed on October 29 every year to understand the serious nature and high incidence of stroke, create awareness on its prevention and treatment and ensure better care and support for the survivors.
Bus service: Last date for filing tenders extended again
 Ludhiana, October 28
The Municipal Corporation authorities have again extended the last date for receiving tenders for City Bus Service. In view of the stretched holidays and requests made by certain bidders, the last date has been extended for the third time.
A fleet of buses parked in an open area. A file photo
Parents object to shifting of school
Ludhiana, October 28
About 200 persons, including a number of parents of students studying in the Government Primary School,
Kundanpuri, protested against the shifting of the school to Government School at Chander
Nagar.
Protesters object to the shifting of stationery at Government Primary School, Kundanpuri; and (right) the BJP district president, Parveen Bansal, inspects the ceiling of the building in Ludhiana. photos: inderjeet verma
Procurement of paddy
Rain spells havoc for farmers
 Jagraon, October 28
Farmers had to pass through testing times as the region witnessed a moderate rainfall in the evening today. The situation gave rise to panic and chaos among farmers in the Jagraon Grain Market where their paddy crop was laying for procurement.
Labourers cover paddy crop to protect it from rain at the Grain Market in Jagraon on Tuesday.
A tribune photograph
Social awareness spread through chetna march at Machhiwara
 Machhiwara, October 28
A chetna march was carried out by the Police Saanjh Kendra, Samrala, and Outreach
Centre, Machhiwara, with the help of some social organisations at Machhiwara.
Activists, police officials take out a march at Machhiwara. A tribune photograph
ludhiana scan
5 test positive for dengue
Five more patients have tested positive for dengue. Three of the five are from
Ludhiana, while two patients are from other districts. A 32-year-old male from Sunder
Nagar, 8-year-old girl from Prem Nagar and 23-year-old youth from New Deep Nagar are undergoing treatment at CMC Hospital.
Members of the State Mahila Congress during a meeting in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo:
Inderjeet Verma
Valmiki samaj activists lodge complaint
 Ludhiana, October 28
Engraving of Goddesses on coins has courted controversy. The Bharatiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj activists today filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Police demanding action against the authorities concerned for hurting religious sentiments of followers.
Activists show coins with the engraving of Goddesses and a copy of the complaint. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Cong leaders demand resignation
Phillaur, October 28
Senior Congress MLA Rakesh Pandey and PPCC secretary Parminder Mehta have sought resignations of Harsimrat Kaur Badal from the Union Government and Navjot Kaur Sidhu from the post of the Chief Parliamentary Secretary (Health) Punjab.
Baba Isher Singh school wins in shabad gayan contest
Ludhiana, October 28
Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, organised Prof Gurbir Singh Sarna Memorial First Inter-School Shabad Gayan Competition.
The Chancellor of the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, Dr. Johal, was the chief guest and Ait Kaur Sarna, wife of Gurbir Singh Sarna, was the guest of
honour.
Stubble burning goes on unabated
 Jagraon, October 28
Despite repeated appeals by the district administration against burning of paddy stubble in the fields, the practice has been going on unabated in the region.
A farmer burns paddy stubble in his fields at Galib Ran Singh village near Jagraon. A tribune photograph
Farm varsity comes up with a solution
 Ludhiana, October 28
Punjab Agricultural University has developed a technology to utilise paddy stubble for producing biogas.
Rajesh Soni, an associate professor at the School of Energy Studies for Agriculture,
PAU, said: “The technology is yet to be commercialised, as trials are going on at four places in the state. The first trial started in 2012 at the Krishi Vigyan Kender
(KVK).”
A plant for converting paddy stubble into biogas at the PAU campus in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
CBSE preferred over state board
Ludhiana, October 28
Many PSEB-affiliated public schools in the city are getting affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
In the past few years, at least five schools in the city have changed affiliation from the PSEB to the CBSE. Most of the public schools that have come up in recent years are affiliated with the CBSE and not PSEB.
Extension lectures at SD college
Ludhiana, October 28
A series of extension lectures was organised by the PG Department of Commerce and Management, Kamla Lohtia SD College, Ludhiana.
SCHOOL NOTES
School observes vigilance week
Blossoms Convent School observed vigilance week at Blossoms Convent School on Tuesday. Students of Classes VI to VIII wrote slogans on the occasion. A debate on the topic ‘e-ticketing i.e. effective in reducing corruption at booking windows’ was also held on the occasion. The principal, Amarjit Kaur
Naaz, appreciated the efforts of the students. The Management Committee members were also present on the occasion.
mini-secretariat
MC staff remove illegal kiosks
Ludhiana, October 28
The Municipal Corporation’s tehbazari department staff today reached the Mini-Secretariat to remove “illegal” kiosks.
Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal said he had received several complaints regarding illegal kiosks being run in the area. He said he had asked the MC authorities to remove these for the convenience of general public.
1984 riot victims extend support to Punjab bandh
Ludhiana, October 28
The Dangapeerit Welfare Society, a body of victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots, today announced that the riot victims and their families will support the call given by the All India Sikh Students federation
(AISSF) for Punjab bandh on November 1 to lodge protest against the government’s failure to dispense justice to the victims.
Schoolchildren get a classical treat
 Ludhiana, October 28
Delhi-based Bharatnatyam dancer Ragini Chander Shekhar captivated the audiences at Delhi Public School and Drishti Dr RC Jain Innovative Senior Secondary Public School,
Narangwal, here today.
Ragini Chander Shekhar, a Bharatnatyam dancer, performs at Delhi Public School in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Punjab govt cancels all APL cards
Ludhiana, October 28
The Punjab government has cancelled all Above Poverty Line (APL) cards and ordered the authorities concerned not to issue these cards in future.
Burglary bid at bank
Machhiwara, October 28
Some unidentified burglars allegedly struck at the Central Cooperative Bank, Panj
Graian, but failed to break open the gate. Later, they allegedly sneaked into a neighboring cooperative society’s premises, but failed to open the safe.
Two youth snatch woman’s purse
Ludhiana, October 28
Two motorcycle-borne youth snatched a purse from a woman travelling in a rickshaw.
The incident took place near Gurdwara Singh Sabha yesterday. The victim, Gurvinder
Kaur, said the purse contained Rs 6,000 cash besides two mobile phones and gold ornaments.
National lok adalat on December 6
Ludhiana, October 28
There is a dire need to settle disputes through lok adalats for speedy justice and in order to reduce bitterness among the parties.
This was stated by the District and Sessions Judge, KS Kang, today while addressing a meeting of judicial officers and lawyers. National lok adalat will be organised in the city on December 6.
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Ludhiana, October 28
