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Panjab varsity to go CGPA way
Ludhiana, November 9
To ease stress among students and make higher education on a par with the international standards, Panjab University (PU) will introduce the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) system on its campus and affiliated colleges.
high-profile arrests in graft cases
Officials with tainted past scared
Ludhiana, November 9
The arrest of Superintendent of the Central Excise and Service Tax Department Amarjit Singh Dhaliwal and District Child Protection Officer Shilpa Jindal in a corruption case has sent shock waves among police officials and employees of other departments who were previously under the vigilance scanner.
Corrections in voter list
Get it done today
Ludhiana, November 9
Anybody, who wants to get any error rectified on the voter list or wants to enrol as new voter, may submit his objection or submit the form by tomorrow (November 10), which is the last date for entertaining such applications.
Snatchers strike at will
Ludhiana, November 9
Barely two days after two motorcycle-borne youngsters snatched the gold chain from the sister-in-law of a BJP councillor, Mintu Sharma, snatchers robbed another woman on Brindwan Road.
2 youths die in accident
Ludhiana, November 9
A speeding Toyota Innova killed two scooterists near Raghunath Enclave here this evening.The Innova driver fled the scene.
ASI commits suicide
Ludhiana, November 9
Punjab Police ASI Harwinder Singh (45) allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at his house in Lalton last evening.
Rift in Jagraon Congress
Jagraon, November 9
The divisions in the Jagraon unit of Congress party came to fore once again, as some party leaders exchanged barbs, during a party meeting, held here today, to discuss party strategy for the Municipal Council elections, supposed to be held soon.
Cong objects to proposed restructuring of wards
Jagraon, November 9
The Jagraon Block Congress has strongly objected to the proposed restructuring of wards of the Jagraon Municipal Council by the Local Bodied Department.
Traffic police should be proactive
The police crackdown against violation of traffic rules in the city is a welcome step but while moving on busy highways and feeder roads one still comes across two wheeler drivers without helmets, or talking on their cell phones, triple riding or at times some crazy persons holdings infants in a precarious manner.
People often forget that safe driving is in their own interest and it is their
own life which is at risk along with that of other riders if they flout traffic
rules.
GADVASU fest ends on a colourful note
Ludhiana, November 9
The week-long Inter-College Youth Festival of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) entered its sixth and final day with a note of gaiety. The fest started on November 4 under the guidance of Dr Satinder Pal Singh
Sangha, director, Students Welfare, GADVASU.
a portrayal of emotions: Students of GADVASU stage a play on the concluding day of the youth festival on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Theatre artiste Narjeet Singh on cloud nine
Ludhiana, November 9
Narjeet Singh, a theatre artiste, won the best actor award consecutively for the third time at the youth festival of the Punjab Agricultural University that concluded here recently.
Today, he is well known in the campus for his wonderful stage performances but when he took the first step towards the stage he just wanted to make the farmers aware of the conservation of natural resources.
PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon presents the best actor award to Narjeet Singh during the youth festival in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Workshop on ‘One Health’ concludes
Ludhiana, November 9
International school on One Health which was jointly organised by the School of Public Health and Zoonoses, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, and University of Saskatchewan, Canada, concluded here today.
Jobless teachers stage protest
Ludhiana, November 9
The TET Pass Unemployed Teachers’ Union held a meeting at Chatar Singh Park today regarding their demands still being unmet by the state government.
‘Dress code’ for schoolteachers
Two years on, authorities give minister’s orders a miss
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 9
The authorities have failed to implement the orders of the former Education Minister to strictly check the tendency of teachers dressing in a provocative manner. Even two years after the orders of the State Education Department nothing has been done in letter and spirit.
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Short plays staged
Ludhiana:
The Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex short play competition organized at BCM School,
Dugri, brought to the fore the talent of young budding actors.
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Cleanliness campaign
Ludhiana:
NSS volunteers of the Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management organised a one-day cleanliness and hygiene camp on the college campus here.
Admn for hassle-free visit to govt offices
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 9
The administration has decided to rope in social organisations for apprising residents of their rights and services available at the police community centres.
MCPI-U flays Modi govt
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 9
Accusing successive governments of destabilising the economy of the nation and disrupting peace in the region, the Marxist Communist Party of India-United (MCPI-U) called upon various leftist organisations to launch a coordinated movement against the alleged defective policies of economic liberalisation and privatisation being pursued by the union government.
Man accuses Sahnewal doctor of harassment
Sahnewal, November 9
A resident of Sahnewal and husband of Saroj, who had a wound on the hip portion, has alleged maltreatment and harassment by a doctor of CHC, Sahnewal.
Vegetable prices come down
Ludhiana, November 9
Vegetable prices have gone down by Rs 10. Gurmeet Singh, owner of Jaggi Vegetables, said the prices of vegetables had started coming down. “Winter has set in and the prices will remain stable. Except peas, all other vegetables are available at cheaper rates,” he said. Sonia Khurana, a resident of Punjab Mata Nagar, said: “The prices have gone down by Rs 10-15.”
Except peas, prices of all other vegetables have come down, bringing a respite to buyers. A Tribune photograph
An insight into a cop’s life
Ludhiana, November 9
The starcast of Punjabi movie Baaz was in the city today. Lead pair Babbu Maan and Pooja
Verma, apart from other members of the crew, spoke about the movie which also stars Yograj Singh, Sardar Sohi and Bollywood actor Mukul Dev. Directed by Simerjit Singh, the movie is about the life of an honest policeman, played by
Maan.
Punjabi singer and actor Babbu Maan in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune Photograph
Life on a canvas
Ludhiana, November 9
The two-day Ireo Ludhiana Art Beat Fest concluded today. A conclave was also organised.
30 women honoured
Ludhiana, November 9
A function, Naari Shakti Sammaan Samaroh-2014, was organised by the Aadhar Foundation, an NGO, engaged in social work for the welfare of women.
A run-in with talent, perfection and prowess
Ludhiana, November 9
It was culture, art and classical dance prowess on display during the musical evening “‘Dharohar”, a programme organised by the Shobhana Kala Kendra at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan last evening.
Students present a dance at Guru Nanak Bhawan in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Docs dwell on cardiac anaesthesia, critical care
Ludhiana, November 9
A Conference on ‘6th Update in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Critical Care’ by the Department of cardiac anesthesia and intensive care was held at Hero DMC Heart Institute.
The two-day conference was based on the theme ‘Modern Updates in Cardiac Anaesthesia’ including training about Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
Experts address the conference at the DMCH in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Dengue cases
Four more patients belonging to Ludhiana district have tested positive for dengue. A male aged 22 years from Model Town, one female (35) from Chander Nagar and one 47-years-old male from New Deep Nagar are under treatment at
DMCH, Ludhiana. Meanwhile, one male patient aged 36 years from Tibba Road is admitted at Civil Hospital also tested positive for Dengue. Now total number of dengue patients diagnosed in Ludhiana Hospitals has gone to 175 out of which 131 belong to Ludhiana, 38 to other districts and six to other states.
One killed in rail mishap
Khamano, November 9
One person was killed in a rail mishap in Khamano. He was hit by a speeding train last night. Sugreev said that incident took place last night when the Amritsar to Chandigarh train No 12412 was going towards Chandigarh.
Table Tennis tournament
Ropar, Jalandhar reign supreme
Ludhiana, November 9
Players from Ropar and Jalandhar shared honours, clinching four and three titles, respectively, in the 55th Punjab State Inter-District and Open Table Tennis Tournament that concluded at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium today.
Winners of the Punjab State Inter-District and Open Table Tennis Tournament all smiles. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Volleyball Tournament
DCM Presidency School corner glory
Ludhiana, November 9
Students of DCM Presidency School, Nankana Sahib Public School, and BCM Senior Secondary School, Sector 32, bagged top honours in the U-19, U-17 and U-14 categories, respectively, in the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex
(LSSC) Volleyball Tournament that concluded today.
Winners of the Ludhiana Sahodaya School Complex (LSSC) Volleyball Tournament with the trophy in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
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