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Trees on road not axed yet
Rara Sahib (Ludhiana), January 7
A lot of hullabaloo is being created by the district administration about the observance of the Road Safety Week, but a dozen odd eucalyptus trees that had caused a road mishap in this village, which claimed six lives five months ago, still stand tall exposing the lackadaisical attitude of the authorities concerned.
Eucalyptus trees which have caused the narrowing of the road near Rara Sahib village in Ludhiana.
— Photo by Inderjeet Verma |
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Cong minister attends RSS function
Ludhiana, January 7
The Minister of State for Science and Technology and Industrial Training, Mr Rakesh Pandey today sprang a surprise when he attended a congregation of the RSS, the ideological fountainhead of the BJP.
Youth brigade against Johar
Ludhiana, January 7
A number of Congress applicants for the Ludhiana West Assembly segment are learnt to have formed a common front against the sitting MLA and senior party leader, Mr Harnam Dass Johar.
Rail engine hits coaches; 2 suspended
Ludhiana, January 7
Two railway employees have been suspended following an accident involving the 7LF train at platform 7 here last evening.
Senior railway officials evaded queries about the safety of passengers. Area
traffic manager N.S. Mann avoided the media since the morning, claiming that he
was busy.
Jat Sikhs in Ludhiana Rural play caste card
Ludhiana, January 7
There appears to be a consensus among Jat Sikhs in both the Congress as well as the Shiromani Akali Dal on at least one issue.
They want that only a Jat Sikh be fielded from the Ludhiana Rural Assembly
constituency as it is a predominantly Jat Sikh seat and not a Ramgarhia seat, as
is being made out.
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The chill has failed to throw cold water over city residents’ plans to continue with New Year celebrations. Those celebrating are publicity conscious, seeking media coverage of their parties. They include institutions and associations holding New Year parties now.
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Efforts for third front prove futile
Ludhiana, January 7
For quite sometime, there has been loud talk regarding the emergence of a third front which could stake claim to power in Punjab. Such ideas have proved nothing more than political kite-flying.
Atwal gears up for poll
Machhiwara, January 7
SAD-BJP candidate Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal has geared up for elections in his constituency, Koom Kalan, whereas the Congress has yet to announce its candidate.
Mr Inder Iqbal Singh Atwal with residents of J.S. Nagar, Machhiwara, during an election campaign recently.
— Photo by Ravi Inder Singh Makkar |
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PCC secy questions selection procedure of candidates
Ludhiana, January 7
Mr Parminder Mehta, secretary, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee and a ticket aspirant from the Ludhiana East today questioned the selection procedure of the candidates.
Photo I-card must for voters
Ludhiana, January 7
Deputy Commissioner- cum-District Electoral Office Ashok Kumar Gupta has said this time only those having the Electoral Photo Identity Card will be allowed to cast the votes and appealed the remaining voters to get their EPIC prepared till January 15. |
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Mr Ashok Kumar
Gupta, Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Electoral Officer,
presides over the meeting of Returning Officers to review the
arrangements for Assembly elections at Circuit House in Ludhiana
on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph
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Residents cry for actual road safety
Doraha, January 7
While the road safety week being observed aims to highlight safety measures to be adhered to on road, the non-operative traffic lights at Kaddon Chowk here, that too for months together, seem to belie all such efforts.
The non-operative traffic lights at Kaddon Chowk in Doraha
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No compromise on national security: RSS
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Ludhiana, January 7
RSS leaders today warned against any compromise on the national security. They said, the Independence was hard earned and any laxity on the issue could cost the nation dearly.
A play on the life of Shaheed Udham Singh being staged during the RSS social unity congregation organised in Ludhiana on Sunday. |
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Hindu body seeks rail concession
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 7
Accusing the Union Government of appeasing a particular minority by ignoring interests of the Hindus, the Sanatan Dharam Mahavir Dal Organisation, comprising members from eight northern states and union
territories.
Goods worth lakhs gutted
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 7
Goods worth lakhs were gutted in a fire at a shop in the Chaura Bazaar here last night.
The fire was checked from spreading to other establishments. The district
administration would felicitate the volunteers and fire-fighting teams.
The shop at Chaura Bazaar in Mandi Ahmedgarh, which was gutted on Saturday.
— Photo by Mahesh Sharma
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