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A pair of sparrows have a fight while another looks on. This picture was taken by Tribune lensman Sayeed Ahmed
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Sahnewal vulnerable
Sahnewal, September 16
Heaps of garbage and accumulation of sewer water is a common sight here. Thanks to the callous attitude of the local nagar council, whose councillors, in a mad race for presidentship, it seems have become entirely oblivious of their responsibilities?
Dengue
Take preventive steps: Doctor
Ludhiana, September 16
In the wake of a confirmed case of dengue reported from SPS Apollo Hospital here, the residents have been cautioned to take preventive measures against the mosquito-borne diseases.
Dental college told to refund security
Ludhiana, September 16
President of the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum A.S. Narula has directed Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Ludhiana, to refund Rs 15,000 deposited as security by a student.
Ludhiana Calling
Ludhiana industry has been crying hoarse over "great losses" and the consequent exodus to other
states. Business associations maintain that there is no growth. When it comes to paying taxes, the collections barely register an
increase.
Workshop on water management begins today
Ludhiana, September 16
Punjab Agriculture University will hold a three-day international meet on ‘Water management for food security and environment quality’ from September 17 to September 19.
PAU vice-chancellor M.S. Kang explains a point to experts from the USA, who have come to the university to participate in a seminar on water management.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed
Sniffer dogs of Mandi Ahmedgarh in demand
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
September 16
Visits by police personnel from neighbouring states does not arouse any curiosity among locals as by now they have understood that the cops have not come here to nab criminals, rather have descended in the town for purchasing sniffer and tracker dogs from a kennel situated at the Thana Road.
Participants of Master Tara Singh Memorial College wait for their turn to perform Malwai Gidha at ‘Khushamdeed-2007’ held in Ludhiana on Saturday night.
— A Tribune photograph |
Doc, SHO to be honoured
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 16
The social and political organisations of the area have decided to felicitate an SHO and a private doctor of Dehlon village, whose joint efforts rescued a migrant child from the jaws of the death.
Poor
Sanitation
Residents forced to live in hell
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
September 16
Though people of this town are forced to live in unhygienic conditions, those living in the Railway road, Bajrang Akhara area and the Dehliz road area are virtually living in hell.
Trust remembers Henry Lobo
Ludhiana, September 16
The silver jubilee function of the Dr L.H. Memorial Trust was jointly organised with the department of anaesthesiology and critical care, Christian Medical College and Hospital, here yesterday.
Farmer commits suicide, probe ordered
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 16
The circle police, Raikot, has initiated probe into the incidence of alleged suicide by farmer Kulwant Singh (30) of Noorpoor village, near here, yesterday. Though the kin of the deceased have not named anyone for abetting the farmer for ending his life, the police wants to rule out any possibilities.
Class IV union to honour honest workers
Mandi Ahmedgarh,
September 16
Calling upon its members to be sincere towards their duty, the All-Technician and Class IV Employees Union has decided to felicitate those who perform better.
Saplings planted at Ishar Nagar
Ludhiana, September 16
In their zeal to remain in touch with nature, residents of Sant Ishar Singh Nagar began a special sapling plantation drive in the concrete block of Pink Flats opposite Imperial Hotel today morning.
Mamta Ashu, councillor of ward number 46, along with her husband, and Bharat Bhushan Ashu, another councilor, inaugurates a sapling plantation drive in Sant Ishar Singh Nagar, Ludhiana, on Sunday.
— Photo by Inderjeet Verma
CPI, CPM plan joint meeting
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 16
The CPI and the CPM and its affiliated organisations have decided to hold a joint conference at Chhapar Mela on September 27. The decision was taken at a meeting held at Chhapar village today.
Letters
Impose no-parking rule
I agree with Satish Sharma, Ludhiana, that one-way traffic in Ghumar Mandi Area
should not be withdrawn. The public have been relieved after this decision.
Thousands of people should not be harassed in lieu of some shopkeepers of the
area. Moreover, this decision should be implemented strictly.
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