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9 posts of gynaecologist vacant in dist
Ludhiana, November 27
Nine posts of gynaecologist are lying vacant in the district, which has led to an increase in patient arrivals at the Civil Hospital. Community Health Centres (CHC) at Sanhewal, Samrala, Koom Kalan, Manupur, Dehlon, Manaud, Pakhowal, Sidhwan Bet and Hathoor have been without a gynaecologist for the past few months. One post of gynaecologist is sanctioned for each CHC.
Mind speed humps on elevated road
Ludhiana, November 27
In a joint effort, the traffic police and the Municipal Corporation installed multiple speed humps on 250 metres on the elevated road leading to Jargon Bridge, an accident-prone stretch. A few days ago, traffic officials had written to the Municipal Corporation to install speed humps to prevent accidents on this stretch.
The elevated road in Ludhiana. A file
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Damaged sewers, open drains bane of Ward No. 32
Ludhiana, November 27
Residents of Ward Number 32 have alleged that owing to apathetic attitude of the authorities towards repairing sewers and covering open drains, many people are falling prey to disease as deadly as cancer. Sewage gets mixed with water supply at many points, they have said.
The residents alleged one or two fresh cases of deadly diseases have came to their notice, though no official survey has been conducted in this regard so far.
The ward is represented by an Independent councillor, Anita Kharbanda. It consists of areas, including Chawni
Mohalla, Dhirubanda and Manna Singh Nagar.
An open drain in Ward Number 32. Tribune
photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Residents nab two snatchers
Ludhiana, November 27
Two motorcycle-borne snatchers were nabbed by residence of Ghumar Mandi while they were trying to escape after snatching a purse from a woman this afternoon. Seema, a resident of Dyal Nagar, was targeted by the snatchers while she was shopping in the Gumar Mandi area. The snatchers’ motorcycle collided with a vehicle and they fell down. They were not too far from from the victim when the accident occurred.
Rape victim commits suicide
Ludhiana, November 27
A 16-year-old rape victim allegedly committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance at her house in the Barewal area this evening.
Woman accuses father-in-law of raping her
Ludhiana, November 27
A 25-year-old married woman was allegedly raped by his father-in-law in the Jodhewal area. According to the complainant, her husband and mother-in-law forced her to develop physical relations with her father-in-law and brother-in-law. The accused has been identified as Balvir Sood (father-in-law), Raj
Kumar, husband of the victim, and her mother-in-law.
Transfer of PSPCL land to GLADA
Staff want decision revoked
Ludhiana, November 27
Employees, officials and engineers of State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) today staged a dharna at the main gate of the administrative headquarters on Ferozepur Road.
PSPCL employees protest in Ludhiana on Thursday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Sukhbir Badal’s largesse to residents
Ludhiana, November 27
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal today stated that people would get around 250 citizen-centric facilities online and they would not have to visit any government office by July 2015. He said the state government was setting up 2,174 unified civil services centres in villages and towns where residents would be able to avail of different services in a hassle-free manner. All administrative reforms would be completed within next two years time, he added.
GADVASU non-teaching staff union
United Front sweeps poll
Ludhiana, November 27
The United Front Group won the non-teaching staff union elections held at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University today.
The winning group in a jubilant mood after the declaration of results of the non-teaching employees’ union elections at GADVASU on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet
Verma
BSNL employees strike work, public suffer
Ludhiana, November 27
In response to a call given by the National Joint Action Committee of Non-Executives, employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), owing allegiance to the BSNL Employees Union and National Federation of Telecom Employees, today observed a one-day strike.
Bringing back the old glory: Students wear dresses inspired by the Mauryan and Sunga period before a fashion presentation at the INIFD in Ludhiana on Thursday. The dresses were designed by the students with the aim of reviving old fashion cultures with a modern touch. All arrangements, including decor, choreography and sound, were also made by the students. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Bid to avoid traffic chaos
Ludhiana, November 27
The traffic police today announced that the railway overbridge at Dholewal would be not closed from the Manju Cinema side.
Minister: Promote crop diversification
Sahnewal, November 27
Crop diversification should be encouraged more and more to achieve diversity as well as economic stability, said Punjab Irrigation Minister Sharanjit Singh Dhillon today while inaugurating the 29th crushing season at Budhewal Sugar Mill.
Goods confiscated from shops
Ludhiana, November 27
The tehbazari wing of the Municipal Corporation today confiscated goods from 25 shops at Sharhpur Road near Jama
Masjid, Field Ganj.
Professional tax
Bar Assn holds urgent meeting
Samrala, November 27
An urgent meeting of the Bar Association, Samrala, was held under the chairmanship of the Bar Association president Lakhvir Singh regarding the imposition of professional tax by the state government upon persons doing
professional jobs and providing professional services.
Delightful:
An artwork catches the eyes of visitors during an exhibition in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Children visit traffic park
Ludhiana, November 27
Class V students of Ryan International School, Jamalpur, visited a traffic park here today.
Honour for farm varsity’s ex-VC
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 27
Recognising his outstanding contribution in the field of education, culture and economic development, the Bhutta Group of Educational Institutes management committee felicitated Dr SS Johal, an internationally acclaimed agricultural economist and former Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University and Punjabi University, Patiala.
German delegation visits PAU
Ludhiana, November 27
German representative Ursula Holzhauser today visited Punjab Agricultural University to discuss the scope for bilateral cooperation with the university.
The German delegation with the Punjab Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
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Fancy dress show
A fancy dress show was organised at DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, for the pre-kindergarten students. The children portrayed various mythological, cartoon and other characters (see pic). Some also came dressed as inanimate things like liquid soap dispenser, polythene bag, water drop and rainbow. The show aimed at developing students’ confidence. |
from colleges
Educational tour
Ludhiana:
The Pinnacle Institute of Fashion Technology took its students to Delhi for a three-day educational tour. Dilli Haat, which houses handicraft of every Indian state, was an inspiration for the students for designing garments and accessories. Students also visited the Mehrauli-Gurgaon road on which some designer studios are located.
from schools
Role play
Ludhiana: Bal Bharti Public School organised an activity, “Connecting People”, to highlight the role of various means of communication in our day-to-day life. Through role play, students of Class III demonstrated the use and importance of personal and mass communication: telephone, radio, television and postal services.
ludhiana scan
Income Tax survey
The Income Tax Department on Thursday conducted a survey at Advanced Diagnostic located at Tagore
Nagar. The survey is being conducted by the investigation wing of the Income Tax Department. Proceedings were held under the supervision of Sanjeev
Kaushal, joint director (investigations), on the directions of HS Sohi, Director (Investigations).
Office-bearers of Guru Nanak International Education Trust honour Avtar Singh Makkar (second from left) during a function in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Widow found murdered
Khanna, November 27
A widow who was residing alone in her house at Narotam Nagar, Khanna, was found murdered last night at her house. The deceased was identified as Harinder Kaur (57). The Khanna police has registered a case of murder in this regard against unidentified persons.
Harinder Kaur, the victim
Man held with heroin
Khanna, November 27
The Khanna police claimed to have arrested a person and recovered 5 gm of heroin from his possession.
The accused was identified as Jasvir Singh (37), a resident of Malakpur village,
near here.
Vehicle, goods stolen from factory
Ludhiana, November 27
More than 10 thieves struck at a factory in the Focal Point area of the city. The thieves decamped with goods and a vehicle. A watchman and a driver were in the factory at the time of the incident.
Sports Club reconstituted
Ludhiana, November 27
Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Club, Jarkhar, has been reconstituted. A team of new office-bearers was unanimously elected during the annual general meeting of the club today.
volleyball meet
Blossoms Convent emerge champs
Ludhiana , November 27
Blossoms Convent School won the overall championship in the Sahodaya School Complex Inter-School Volleyball Tournament held at Saint Kabir Academy, Talwandi
Khurd, Ludhiana, yesterday.
Winners of the Sahodaya School Complex Inter-School Volleyball Tournament in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
cricket meet
Sacred Heart script win
Ludhiana, November 27
Sacred Heart Convent School, Khanna, and Ryan International School, Ludhiana, registered victories on the opening day of the Ludhiana East (Khanna) Sahodaya Inter-School Cricket Tournament which began at Mehta Gurukul Public School, Doraha, today.
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Nurses at the Civil Hospital have refused to take blood samples of patients. They have even submitted a refusal letter to the Senior Medical Officer, Dr RK
Karkara.
Five committees, formed by Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal to probe the deaths of five newborns, today discussed the preliminary reports.
