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a lesson in faith: Devotees light candles on the occasion of Parkash Utsav of
Guru Nanak Dev at Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Health Dept steps come a cropper
Ludhiana, November 6
Every year, residents of areas such as Giaspura, Aman Nagar, Fatehgarh Mohalla, fall prey to water-borne diseases. Despite the Health Department’s awareness programmes, the problem persists. People blame it on the contaminated water supply.
Stress levels rising among city residents
Ludhiana, November 6
Population of Ludhiana, the industrial hub of Punjab, has high stress levels. According to city-based experts, the number of patients coming with stress and depression has increased by 50 per cent over the year.
Viscera report released, Abhishek’s death still a mystery
Ludhiana, November 6
Even after five months of the incident, Abhishek’s death remains a mystery. While the viscera examination finds no trace of poisoning, the victim’s father, Dr AK Banerjee, claims his son was gagged to death. DIG (Crime) Jaskaran Singh is investigating the case.
Chain snatched from kin of BJP councillor
Ludhiana, November 6
Two motorcycle-borne youngsters snatched the gold chain from the
sister-in-law of the BJP councillor from Ward No. 29, Mintu Sharma.
overbridge inaugurated
Dhillon rubbishes rift rumours
 Ludhiana, November 6
Irrigation Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon inaugurated a road underbridge (RUB) near Lodhi Club today. The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has spent Rs 37.5 crore on the project. Dhillon said: “The SAD-BJP alliance has constructed Lakkar Bridge Flyover, Sidhwan Canal Expressway, Partap Chowk Flyover, Gill Road Flyover, Pedestrian Under Pass near the Mini-Secretariat and Aggar Nagar while the Congress had done nothing for the overall development of the city.
The Rs 37.5 crore project was inaugurated near Lodhi Club in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Cong activist’s arrest sparks protest
Ludhiana, November 6
The registration of a case against tipsy Youth Congress worker and his two relatives for assaulting an ASI at a police naka in Model Town has snowballed into a controversy.
Youth Congress workers outside the Police Commissioner’s office in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjit Verma
Zonal Commissioners to ensure cleanliness in city
Ludhiana, November 6
Zonal Commissioners will now ensure cleanliness and better civic amenities in the city. Instructions to all Commissioners were issued recently by the Commissioner Municipal Corporation, Pradeep Aggarwal.
For employees, empty coffers a bane
Ludhiana, November 6
The Punjab Government has been looking for ways and means to tide over financial crisis. While it is trying to make things work, employees at government offices have lost all hopes. They keep making rounds of the treasury office to get their fuel, medical and other bills reimbursed, but return empty-handed each time.
Farmers to oppose SYL Canal: BKU
Ludhiana, November 6
Reacting to the Haryana government’s proposal to resume construction of Sutlej-Yamuna Link Canal, the Bharti
Kisan Union (BKU) said Punjab farmers would stoutly defend the state’s right to its water under Riparian Law.
trunk show
A fashionable feast for Ludhianvis
 Ludhiana, November 6
‘My Best Friend and Me’ trunk show was organised in the city. The event is said to be a regular feature in Delhi. An array of fashion products from novel and established Indian and international labels offered interesting products during the one-day event.
Visitors take a look at dresses during a trunk show on fashion and lifestyle accessories at a hotel in Ludhiana
on Thursday. A Tribune Photograph
road accidents
Poor infrastructure a blot on town
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 6
Lack of infrastructure to check on the vehicular accidents and poor awareness about traffic rules among residents has gripped NRIs of the region in fear.
nutrition assessment
Workshops mark Day 1 of national conference
 Ludhiana, November 6
Pre-conference workshops on “Nutrition assessment of community and ethics in human research” were held on the first day of the 46th Annual National Conference of Nutrition Society of India (NSICON-2014) at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) today.
Organising secretary of the 46th Annual National Conference of Nutrition Society of India
Dr Rajoo Singh Chhina addresses a conference in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Close shave for SAD leader
Jagraon, November 6
A senior Akali leader and former district president of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), Harbhajan Singh Dang, met with a minor accident near Jagraon today afternoon. The leader escaped unhurt.
PAU youth festival concludes
Ludhiana, November 6
The week-long Inter-College Youth Festival concluded at the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) amidst vibrant cultural performances and unbridled enthusiasm at the Open Air Theatre of the
PAU.
Students of the College of Agriculture perform luddi. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Nine-year-old steals the show
Ludhiana, November 6
A nine-year-old boy known as Bohemia stole the show during the concluding ceremony of the Inter-College Youth Festival of the Punjab Agricultural University here late evening yesterday.
Punjabi actor Binnu Dhillon hugs the child named Bohemia during the youth festival at the PAU. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
 GADVASU FEST
Literary events mark Day 3
Ludhiana, November 6
The youth festival of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) entered third day here today.
A girl debates a burning issue during the youth festival at GADVASU in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
ONE HEALTH INITIATIVE
Experts dwell on new diseases, their cure
Ludhiana, November 6
A detailed discussion on new diseases, pathogens and health implications was held on the second day of the International School on One Health Initiative at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) here today.
BUSINESS NEWS
Mahindra gets Broker of the Year award
Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd. (MIBL) was conferred with the Broker
of The Year award during the 18th Asia Insurance Industry Awards (AIIA) in Taipei, Taiwan. The principal officer,
MIBL, KR Pherwani, received the award on behalf of the company recently.
The event also marked the opening of the 27th East Asian Insurance Congress.
LUDHIANA SCAN
7 test positive for dengue
Seven more patients tested positive for dengue. Five are from Ludhiana, while the other two are from other districts. A male (60) from BRS
Nagar, a 50-year-old male from Industrial Area, a teenager (17) from Bhora, 73-year-old female from Guru Hargobind Nagar and a 16-year-old teenager from Kakowal Road are undergoing treatment at
DMCH, Ludhiana. A youth (26) from Pathankot and 52-year-old male also tested positive for the disease at
DMCH, Ludhiana.
Man booked in rape case
Ludhiana, November 6
A resident of the Dana Mandi area near Jalandhar Bypass was booked for raping a woman on the pretext of mortgaging her property with a bank and providing her a loan. The accused has been identified as
Dharampal.
He was booked under Section 376 of the IPC.
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