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Snag in sub-station
Residents sweat it out for 4 hours
Ludhiana, May 2
The breakdown at the 220 kv PSEB sub-station at Lalton, followed by explosion in the current transformer, left city residents hapless, as power played truant in various parts of the city for almost four hours, this morning.
Industrialists oppose duty on steel import
Ludhiana, May 2
The Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry has strongly assailed the proposal of the Director General Safeguard to impose 25 per cent safeguard duty on import of steel items of HR coil, sheets and strips. This will be applicable on the import of the HR coil, whose price is below $ 600 dollars per tonne. The duty will remain in force for 200 days.
Ahmedgarh bus stand lacks amenities
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 2
Six months after Transport Minister Master Mohan Lal assured residents of the area of better facilities at the local bus stand, the authorities concerned have failed even to undertake minor repairs.
The subject has emerged as one of the major poll issues, exposing alleged apathy
of the SAD-BJP leaders towards genuine demands of the residents. |
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| Dilapidated condition of the Ahmedgarh bus stand. Photo by the writer |
Defacement of Property
Youth risk their life for appeasing leaders
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 2
Removal of advertisement material by authorities from public buildings and registration of cases against those violating the provisions of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act has left no impinge on supporters of the Lok Sabha candidates from this area.
TESTING TIME: Schoolchildren try to beat the sweltering heat in Ludhiana on Saturday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Missive to CEC against MC Commissioner
Ludhiana, May 2
Congress councillor Sushil Raju Thapar has complained against the Ludhiana Municipal Commissioner to the Chief Election Commissioner, New Delhi.
Galib invited for debate
Ludhiana, May 2
Congress candidate from Ludhiana Parliamentary constituency Manish Tewari today hit back at his rival Gurcharan Singh Galib for raising “irrelevant and insignificant” issues.
NRI brothers release poetry book
Ludhiana, May 2
Ajmer Rode and Navtej Bharti, both brothers based in Canada
released their poetry book “Leela” at a function organised here today.
350 lawyers examined at medical camp
Ludhiana, May 2
The District Bar Association today organised a heart and diabetes check-up camp in association with the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital at the district court complex here today.
Sessions Judge GK Rai and Chief Parliamentary Secretary Harish Rai Dhanda
inaugurated the camp. All judicial officers were present on the occasion.
A lawyer being examined at the District Court Complex in Ludhiana on Saturday.
A Tribune photograph |
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Shahi Imam condemns atrocities against Sikhs in Pakistan
Ludhiana, April 2
Shahi Imam Maulana Habib-ur-Rehman Sani has condemned the Taliban for its activities against Sikhs residing in Orakzai and for levying “jaziya” on them.
Talking to mediapersons here today, Shahi Imam said: “Islam doesn’t allow
anyone to take “jaziya” forcefully. The activities of demolishing houses in
Orakzai by Taliban have brought a bad name for Islam.”
Shahi Imam Maulana Habib-ur-Rehman Sani Ludhianvi addresses mediapersons in Ludhiana on Saturday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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‘Making people laugh on clean jokes a challenge’
Ludhiana, May 2
"A comedian always sees the things upside down," says world famous comedian Papa CJ.
He tickled the funny bone of city residents during his performance organised by
the Ludhiana Sanskriti Samagam this evening. "I chose the profession of a
comedian to make fun and to have a large number of fans all over the world. And
I did it. It is a good life but you have to have tenacity, perseverance and
self-belief. And you should love what you do. Today, I travel all over the world
because of my profession,” he says.
Papa CJ |
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Detect breast cancer early: Doc
Ludhiana, May 2
Women from different parts of Punjab came forward to motivate others for timely detection and treatment of the breast cancer at Grecian Hospital today. The CEO of Grecian Hospital was in favour of the early detection of cancer.
Students awarded
Ludhiana, May 2
"Toppers’ Day" was celebrated by the primary wing of RS Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri
Nagar, here.
2 arrested in murder case
Jagraon, May 2
The police today arrested two of the three accused in the Rauwal murder case.
Man jumps in front of train, dies
Jagraon, May 2
A man reportedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train today morning. He has been identified as Buta Singh (56), a resident of Hathoor village, near here. He jumped in front of the
Ferozepur-bound 4629 passenger train coming from Moga at around 7.30 am.
Saraswati School triumph
Ludhiana, May 2
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In the inaugural match of the first edition of the Ludhiana District Inter-School Rajgadh Estates Prize Money Cricket Cup Tournament (U-19) being played at SDP College for Women here today, Saraswati Modern Senior Secondary School, Civil Lines, defeated SDP Senior Secondary School, Hazuri Road branch by four wickets. |
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| The chief guest being introduced to the players in Ludhiana on Saturday.
A Tribune photograph |
TT Tourney: BVM students clinch titles
Ludhiana, May 2
Dhriti Sharma and Yashi Sharma, both sisters and students of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar branch, defeated their opponents to emerge champions in the sub-junior and cadet girl’s singles categories, respectively, of the Ludhiana Schools Open Table Tennis Tournament organised by Alpine International Senior Secondary School, here today. |
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| A girl participant in action on the final day of the table tennis tournament at Alpine School in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Markan Trophy semi-final
Ludhiana struggle against Patiala
Ludhiana, May 2
Ludhiana skipper Sunny Pandey's decision to bat first after winning the toss turned out to be a miscalculated one, as they were bundled out for a paltry 211 runs in the first innings against Patiala in the semi-final of the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament (U-16) for the ML Markan Trophy, being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala, here today.
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