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Shock Treatment
PSEB snaps supply to malls, showrooms after 7.30 pm
Ludhiana, July 9
Reeling under severe power crisis, the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) has decided to snap power supply to all commercial establishments, including shopping malls and showrooms, after the closure time fixed by the authorities.
9- year-old boy feared drowned
Ludhiana, July 9
A nine- year- old boy is feared to have drowned in Sidhwan Canal near Jawadi here today.
Despite order, schools open
Ludhiana, July 9
Despite orders of the Deputy Commissioner, private schools remained open today. Vikas
Garg, District Magistrate, Ludhiana, passed an order under Section 144 that all government, private,
recognised, non-recognized, CBSE and ICSE schools in the district would remain closed up to July 12.
Exploitation slur on manager
 Ludhiana, July 9
Raising their voice against injustice at work place has cost two female employees of a super store their jobs.The girls, working at the superstore, had levelled serious allegations of exploitation against their human resource manager. Following the complaint, the girls were allegedly asked to quit their jobs by the company management.
Girls, who allege to have been exploited at the work place, argue with grocery store employees in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
PAU Notes
Move to set up wheat resource centre
Ludhiana, July 9
In a brainstorming session on “Emerging Technologies to Complement Plant Breeding” held in the department of plant breeding and genetics,
PAU, the challenges and opportunities in the face of crop improvement through plant breeding were discussed among scientists from different disciplines. It was held under the chairmanship of Dr Manjit Singh Kang, Vice-Chancellor,
PAU.
Non-pasteurised milk can cause TB: Experts
 Ludhiana, July 9
The failure of the government to form a clear-cut policy to control/treat tuberculosis (TB) in animals has led to spread of the disease in humans.Non-pasteurised milk is the most common carrier of this infection as mycobacterium is the main cause of tuberculosis in bovine
animals.
Medical experts and veterinarians deliberate on eradication of tuberculosis in humans and animals on World Zoonosis Day. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
City Concerns
Honest officers deserve appreciation
Ludhiana Tribune has
sought reactions from the public wherein Maj GS Benipal (retd), a
tehsildar, was beaten up inside his office, recently. He had only
“refused” to go out of the way to register their revenue document.
This is what a cross section of city residents has to say on the
issue.
Petrol station dealers threaten statewide stir
 Machhiwara, July 9
A large number of dealers associated with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) threatened to launch a statewide stir if the supply of petrol was not streamlined within a week.
Petrol station dealers address a press conference in
Ludhiana. Photo: Gurdeep Mann.
BJP councillors stage dharna
Seek transfer of Jt Commissioner over contaminated water
 Ludhiana, July 9
BJP councillors and the Deputy Mayor today staged a dharna outside the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation Commissioner's office to protest against the contaminated water being supplied in various parts of the city.Led by councillor of ward number 22 Sunita
Fanta, a number of BJP councillors and Deputy Mayor Sunita Rani held a sit-in, demanding transfer of Joint Commissioner of Zone A.The agitating councillors said that residents of Sardar
Nagar, Bal Singh Nagar, Kabir Nagar, Basti Jodhewal and Sarba Nand Colony were receiving contaminated water.
BJP councillors and residents stage a dharna outside MC Commissioner’s residence in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Industries body decries politicians, bureaucrats
Ludhiana, July 9
The Federation of Association of Small Industries of India (FASII), Punjab, has held politicians and bureaucrats responsible for the pitiable condition of the city.
Juneja to streamline LIT functioning
Ludhiana, July 9
After taking over the charge of his office, the newly nominated chairman of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) Ashok Juneja has decided to streamline the functioning of this institution. It is easier said than done if the mess, in which the Trust presently finds itself in, is any indication.
Firms’ gifts only sale gimmicks
Ludhiana, July 9
Beware customers! In case you get a call from an insurance company that you have won a prize or your name has been chosen for a free insurance policy, think twice before going to avail the "benefits".
CM told to fulfil journalists’ demands
Ludhiana, July 9
The Punjab Chapter of the Indian Media Centre (IMC) has urged the Punjab Chief Minister to accede to the long-pending demands of the journalists in Punjab.
Body of 7-yr-old girl found
 Khanna, July 9
A body of seven-year-old girl, with badly mutilated face was found near Samrala flyover here.Some passerby detected the body near his farm and informed the police about the same.He said a foul smell was emanating from the area and when he went ahead to enquire the origin of the smell, he detected the body.
Relatives of the 7-year-old girl outside the Khanna Civil Hospital on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Status quo on ammo depot
Demolition sword on marriage palaces, houses
Ludhiana, July 9
Sword is hanging on thousands of residents of many villages and colonies within 1,000 metres of 17-Field Ammunition Depot, Baddowal, near here following the High Court directive that the depot would not be shifted.
A silent fight for justice
Sessions Judge seeks report from jail authorities for torturing convict
Ludhiana, July 9
Taking a note of serious allegations levelled by a family of murder convict against the jail authorities, the Sessions Judge G K Rai has sought a report from the Superintendent of Central Jail, Tajpur Road, Ludhiana.
Punjab swimming championship from today
Ludhiana, July 9
The 25th Sub-Junior and the 34th Junior Punjab State Swimming and Water polo Championship for boys and girls in the age groups of 15-17 years, 13-14 years, 11-12 years and 9-10 years would be held at the Punjab Agricultural University swimming pool from July 10 to 12, said Apinder Singh Grewal, president, Punjab Swimming Association. Competitions in all the national events will be conducted during the three-day meet.
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Ludhiana, July 9
