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Contractors’ faith restored, claims MC
Ludhiana, September 7
The Municipal Corporation has claimed that the faith of contractors has been restored and there was competition among them to bid for development works of the MC.
Earlier, the contractors were reluctant to offer bids for the contracts as payments were pending since the civic body had no money.
Residents demand
better roads
Ludhiana, September 7
The Urban Estates Welfare Association has submitted a memorandum to Housing and Urban Development Minister Malkit Singh
Birmi, Mr Raghu Nath Sahai Puri, Minister for Housing and Urban Development, and the Commissioner, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, drawing their attention to the lack of basic amenities in Urban Estate,
Dugri.
Neglected road gives
bumpy ride
Sahnewal, September 7
Repeated pleas and reminders notwithstanding, Sahnewal road remain in the state of neglect.
Potholes have become a nuisance for road users. The road is a major link for surrounding villagers like Jandiali Kohara, Ramgarh, Jhabewal, Sahibana, Mundian on the one side and Bhaini Sahib, Katani Kalan and Neelon on the other. The road is in such a bad shape that it has resulted in fractures, slip disc and bone injuries in certain cases.
Devotees start visiting
Chhapar fair
Ludhiana, September 7
Due to good rains, the annual Chhapar fair has got off to an early start this year.
The people from nearby villages have started thronging the fair site to make offerings and perform pooja at the ‘marhi of Gugga’ on the occasion of Gugga Navmi.
 Ganpati festival ends today
Ludhiana, September 7
The week-long Ganpati festival being organised by the Baba Ganpati Sewa Sangh, Janak Puri, will come to a conclusion tomorrow with the immersion of 109 replicas of Lord Ganesha and idols of other gods and goddesses in the Sutlej later in the evening.
Mr Harish Bedi, president of the sangh, said on the telephone today that prior to the immersion ceremony, which would be performed after sunset, a shobha yatra would be taken out from Janak Puri, which would pass through Kidwai Nagar, Amar Pura, CMC Chowk, division No. 3 Chowk, Chauri Sarak and Chaura Bazar.
Devotees pay obeisance to the 20-foot-high idol of Lord Ganesha during Ganpati mahotsava on Saturday.
— Photo by Pradeep Tewari
 August moon in September
Ludhiana, Sept 7
In September, you can enjoy the magic of the August moon at the August Moon Food Festival at Orient Blade of Majestic Park Plaza, where Chinese food festival is currently going on. The festival started on September 5 and will end on September 21.
The most interesting part of the festival is the folklore of the Chinese Queen who to save her people from the cruel tyrannical King, who happens to be her husband, drinks the magical potion intended for him and dies.
Chef Sudanhshu presents Chinese dishes at the festival of August Moon underway at Orient Blade with the
picture of Queen in the back ground. — A Tribune photograph
Stage for
victims of NRI grooms
Ludhiana, September 7
A novel feature at the venue of the Lok Bhalai Party political conference in the Chhapar mela will be a separate stage for victims of NRI grooms. The aggrieved girls will share their experiences with the people and urge them to verify the antecedents of grooms before marrying their daughters.
Kaushal is pensioners’ body chief
Ludhiana, September 7
The Pensioners Information Centre management committee has unanimously nominated Mr B.R. Kaushal, president, Retirees Welfare Association of Ludhiana district, as Chairman.
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