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Budda Nullah: DC asked to probe violation of directives
Ludhiana February 20
The International Human Rights Organisation (IHRO) today asked the Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner (DC) to investigate the violation of health, human rights and environmental laws in the case of Budda Nullah by the district administration.

Polluted water from the Budda Nullah flows into the Sutlej on the outskirts of Ludhiana. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Sullage stinks as sewer gets choked

Residents fear spread of disease Ludhiana February 20 Water has accumulated on a long patch along the Rani Jhansi Road following the blockage of the sewer in the area. The residents of the area said despite repeated representations made to the municipal authorities, no action has been taken so far. A blocked sewer on the Rani Jhansi Road in Ludhiana that has led to the accumulation of sullage in the area. —  Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Thefts on rise in New Rajguru Nagar area
Ludhiana February 20
Residents of the Rajguru Nagar area are a scared lot these days as there has been an increase in theft and burglary incidences in the recent past. Majority of these incidents have happened in the area adjoining Ayali Chowk, which falls under the New Rajguru Nagar Gram Panchayat.

Keyhole surgery rids14-year-old of congenital problem
Ludhiana, February 20
An innovative laparoscopic surgery was performed on Hardeep Singh of Nawanshahr at SPS Apollo Hospital for treatment of a congenital complication affecting the quality of life by Dr Arindam Ghosh, known for his work in the field of minimal invasive surgery.

MCPI (U) condemns train blasts
Ludhiana, February 20
The MCPI (U) has condemned the bomb blasts in Samjhauta Express near Panipat in which 70 persons lost their lives and several got injured, many of them seriously.

Blasts: Bitta blames security failure
Mandi Gobindgarh, February 20
The devastating fire that caught the two coaches of the Delhi-Attari Samjhauta Express caused by explosives speaks volumes of security failure on part of the Home Ministry, said Mr Maninderjit Singh Bitta, president, All-India Anti-Terrorist Front. He was talking to mediapersons here today.

 

COMMUNITY

Bar assn condemns blast
Jagraon, February 20
Blast in Samjauta Express which resulted in the  death of more than 72  innocent persons was  condemned  by the members of the  Bar Association, Jagraon, at its emergency meeting called here today.

40 NCC (Air Wing) cadets take exam
Ludhiana, February 20
No 4 Punjab Air Sqn NCC conduced 'B' certificate examination for the second year Senior Division Air Wing NCC cadets at Arya College here today. More than 40 NCC Air Wing cadets, including 11 girl cadets from different colleges, took the examination.

Seminar on corporate governance
Ludhiana, February 20
The Postgraduate Department of Commerce, GTB National College, Dakha, organised a one-day seminar on "The extent of observance of Principles of Corporate Governance in NW India" here today on the college premises.

Tips on technology at PAU workshop
Ludhiana February 20
The twin-principle of crop breeding for stress tolerance, early maturity and quality trades as well as production-protection technologies, aimed at efficient use of resources should be the focus of crop improvement research.

Talent hunt contest
Ludhiana, February 20
A talent hunt competition was organised at Satguru Ram Singh Government Polytechnic College for Girls, Rishi Nagar, here today.

20 Khalsa College girls selected by IBM
Ludhiana, February 20
Nearly 20 students of final year from Arts, Science, Commerce, Computers and Business Management were selected on the campus placement drive conducted at Khalsa College for Women by IBM Daksh under the stewardship of Mr Varun Sachdeva, Assistant Manager, Human Resources here today.

250 students take part in placement programme
Mandi Gobindgarh, February 20
The Punjab Institute of Management and Technology today organised a programme ‘Campus placements-2007’ .

PAU flower show on Feb 27, 28
Ludhiana, February 20
The Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, Punjab Agricultural University, will organise a flower show and competition on February 27-28. The competition will be open to individuals, private institutions, amateurs, government and semi-government institutions and nurseries. There will be 10 classes and 148 sections comprising fresh/dry flower arrangements, different flowers, foliage, cactus, ferns and bonsai plants. — TNS

50 pc school kids prone to chickenpox: study
Ludhiana, February 20
As many as 50 per cent of schoolchildren in the industrial capital of the state are not vaccinated against chickenpox and thus, run the risk of contracting the highly contagious disease. A similar trend is prevalent almost all over the country which is evident from the case of the national capital where just about 31 per cent of the schoolchildren are immunised against the disease.

50 students donate blood Ludhiana, February 20 As many as 50 NSS volunteers and NCC cadets donated blood at a blood donation camp organised at Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women here today. NSS volunteers and NCC cadets donate blood at a camp organised at Devki Devi Jain Memorial College for Women in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by I.V.

SPORTS

APS House bag overall trophy
Ludhiana, February 20
A large number of students representing various houses took part in the XXIst Athletics Meet at Gujranwala Guru Nanak Public School, Rose Garden, here, yesterday. APS House accumulated 372 points to bag the overall championship trophy.

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