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Ride to get bumpy for drivers, conductors
Ludhiana, November 8
As if poor governance and deteriorating law and order situation was not enough, the increasing instances of reckless driving by the drivers of private transport companies, mostly owned by senior functionaries of the ruling party, has become a cause of concern for the ruling party leaders.
A passenger puts his life at risk standing on the steps of a bus. a file photograph
Police nail influential violators, issue 60 challans
Ludhiana, November 8
The city police issued 60 challans to traffic violators during a special checkpoint set up on the Ferozepur road late last evening. It was a joint effort of the district administration and the city police to curb violations by influential people, who would often try to get away using their connections.
Supporters of councillor, NGO activists clash
Ludhiana, November 8
Supporters of BJP councillor Gurdeep Singh Neetu and president of the Active Anti-Corruption Group Ramesh Bangar clashed in the Kidhwai Nagar area here this evening.
Let children play at playways, says expert
Ludhiana, November 8
Most local playways boast of their elaborate curricula, sometimes of foreign teaching and engagement methodologies. However, psychologists have warned against such regimented studies for the children of such young age. As many playways are springing up in every nook and corner of the city, they try to woo parents by showcasing varied activities and curriculum.
Work on Cheema Chowk leads to traffic chaos
Ludhiana, November 8
To prevent accidents, the civic authorities had decided to reduce the circumference of Cheema
Chowk. The work, which was started a month ago, is going on a snail’s pace. Traffic jams have become a routine occurrence on the stretch.
Traffic jams are a routine affair at Cheema Chowk in Ludhiana, with the slow pace of work inconveniencing commuters. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
SAD, Badal govt flayed for wrong policies
Phillaur, November 8
After Punjab BJP affairs in charge Ram Shankar Katheria, BJP star campaigner Navjot Singh Sidhu and state BJP president Kamal Sharma, now Punjab BJP BC cell in charge MP Singh Goraya has flayed the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Badal Government for their wrong policies.
Artists' creations put on display
Ludhiana, November 8
The second edition of art event commenced today. City based Art Bounty in collaboration with Gallerie Angel Arts, Mumbai, exhibited their paintings. Works of artists from Mumbai were also showcased during the event.
Teachers up in arms
Ludhiana, November 8
Members of the EGS-AI-STR Teachers Union today protested against not getting their salaries for the past four months.
These teachers are engaged under the Education Guarantee Scheme, Alternative Innovative Education and Special Training Resource schemes.
Members of the EGS-AI-STR Teachers Union hold a protest outside the DC office. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
GADVASU youth fest
Skit, mime, mimicry mark Day 5
Ludhiana, November 8
Different shades of social and political issues were highlighted during the fifth day of the ongoing youth festival of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University here today. Events like skit, mime, quiz, mimicry, mono acting and one-act plays were performed today.
Students take part in a mime during the ongoing youth festival. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Ludhiana scan
Earrings snatched from elderly woman
Jagraon, November 8
Incidents of theft and snatching are on the rise in the Jagraon area these days. Every other day, reports of theft or snatching keep surfacing at various places, which have left the area residents worried.
Developer, his sons booked
Ludhiana, November 8
The railway police have booked a developer and his two sons in an abetment to suicide case. The accused have been identified as Vijay
Aggarwal, Amit Kumar and Dinesh.
Ropar, Jalandhar dominate
Ludhiana, November 8
Players from Ropar and Jalandhar dominated the proceedings, winning three and two titles, respectively, on the penultimate day of the 55th Punjab State Inter-District and Open Table Tennis Championship being held at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium today.
Players in action during the 55th Punjab State Inter-District Table Tennis Championship in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Local lad emerges boxing champion
Doraha, November 8
Gurkirat Singh, a student of Guru Nanak National College, has the done the town proud by emerging boxing champion for the fifth consecutive time. The championship was held from November 5 to 8 at Talwandi Sabo.
Gurkirat Singh has won championships at Gurdaspur, Ludhiana, Ropar and Sangrur.
Police DAV adjudged best school
Ludhiana, November 8
Police DAV School, Amritsar, secured the ‘best school’ award in the inaugural edition of the Reliance Foundation NBA Basketball Competition for boys and girls which concluded at Guru Nanak Stadium yesterday.
NRIs donate bus to hockey academy
Ludhiana, November 8
A group of NRIs of the region donated a mini-bus to the Mata Sahib Kaur Hockey Academy, Jarkhar village.
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