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Spread awareness, not tuberculosis as ignorance is injurious
Ludhiana, November 1
Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) is posing a threat to TB eradication. As per figures, the number of TB patients has increased by 30 per cent in a year.
DGSE puts teachers in fix
Ludhiana, November 1
Teachers are in a fix. Reason: The Director General School Education (DGSE) has asked them to organise a science and maths quiz in schools. But this is not why the teachers are confused. They have been told that the questions will be based on drug addiction, traffic rules, moral values and altruism. Now, the teachers are wondering if drug addiction has anything to do with maths.
Poor eating habits may cost you dear
Ludhiana, November 1
Sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits are making children prone to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Construction work resumes
Jagraon, November 1
The residents of various localities heaved a sigh of relief as the Jagraon Municipal Council started the construction work on Malak Road. The road, lying in a pathetic condition for a long time now, had been causing inconvenience to commuters.
Malak Road in Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
200 units attend interactive session
Ludhiana, November 1
An awareness campaign-cum-interaction meet was organised by the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd (NSIC), Bank of India, ICICI Bank, in association with Knitwear Club and Shawl Club.
Foundation stone laid at govt college
Jagraon, November 1
The foundation stone of the building of New Science Block at Sanmati Government College of Science Education and Research,
Jagraon, was laid down on Friday. Dr Roshan Sunkaria, principal secretary, Higher Education and Language Department, Punjab, was the chief guest during the occasion and laid down the foundation stone of the new block.
Dr Roshan Sunkaria lays the foundation stone of the new science block at the Sanmati Government College of Science Education and Research in Jagraon. A
Tribune photograph
Cultural activities mark annual function
Doraha, November 1
Annual cultural and prize distribution function was organized at Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School,
Doraha. Students of class VI to XII showcased their talent by showing heart throbbing performances. Function commenced with auspicious lamp lightening ceremony performed by eminent Punjabi folk singer Gurmeet
Bawa. He was chief guest on the occasion. Audience were thrilled with melodious notes of solo song, group song and ‘qawali’ performances.
MC building branch sans officials
Ludhiana, November 1
For a city with a population of over 16 lakh, where a number of buildings come up every day, there is only one permanent Assistant Town Planner (ATP).
Bibliophiles discuss translated work
Ludhiana, November 1
Ludhiana Book Club held its third meeting at Rajguru Nagar here yesterday.
The main speaker of the evening was Prof KBS Sodhi, a distinguished educationist. He has undertaken the task of translation of English epics in Punjabi language and has already translated works of Shakespeare, Keats, Charles Dickens and Wordsworth.
Members show the Punjabi translation of “Paradise Lost” during the third meeting of Ludhiana Book Club. A
Tribune photograph
BJP workers clean Sutlej banks
Ludhiana, November 1
Continuing the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, about 300 workers of the BJP today cleaned the banks of Sutlej under the leadership of district unit chief Parveen
Bansal. As many as 12 teams of BJP workers collected religious idols left under trees, street corners and roundabouts from different parts of the city.
BJP workers dispose of waste collected on the banks of the Sutlej in Ludhiana on Saturday.
A Tribune photograph
Stick to ethics in work, CAs told
Ludhiana, November 1
The Ludhiana branch of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) hosted a national conference on direct taxes. The Commissioner of Income Tax, Raman Goyal, was the chief guest.
Fashion Week
Top designers present works
Ludhiana, November 1
Punjab International Fashion Week began last evening amid glitz and glamour with supermodels, top designers and celebrities sashaying down the ramp. Designers Mona Pali from Kolkata and AD Singh and Rocky S from Mumbai presented their collection amid cheers on the first day of the three-day fashion event at Radisson
Blu.
Actor-model Koena Mitra with designer AD Singh on the first day of Punjab International Fashion Week in Ludhiana. Photo : Inderjeet Verma
Lodhi Club underpass to open on November 6
Ludhiana, November 1
The underpass below the railway line near Lodhi Club is near completion and it will be opened for the general public on November 6. This was revealed by Irrigation Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon during an interaction with mediapersons at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. He said final touches are being given to the underpass by GLADA, and it would be carpeted by the LIT in the next two days.
Youth fest: Day 3 splashed with colours, gaiety
Ludhiana, November 1
Captivating artwork and impressive oratory skills were displayed by the students of the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) during the third day of the Inter-College Youth Festival today. Students depicted scenes and sights of the campus on colourful canvass in the on-the-spot painting competition.
Workshop promotes scientific awareness at DMCH
Ludhiana, November 1
A workshop was organised at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), Educational Unit, to promote scientific awareness and significance of research among the postgraduate residents.
Ludhiana scan
Six more patients have tested positive for dengue, of which four belong to Ludhiana, one from other district and one from other state.
Punjab State Women Games: Jalandhar bag overall trophy
Ludhiana, November 1
 Jalandhar
district bagged the overall trophy at the Punjab State Women Games that
concluded at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
Jalandhar eves in a jubilant mood after winning the overall trophy on the concluding day of the Punjab State Women Games
at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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The state-wide bandh called by the Sikh organisations and riot victims elicited a mixed response.
