Three of the four alleged car thieves in police custody in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
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Info panel imposes fine on police
Ludhiana, July 17
The State Information Commission, Punjab (SICP), has slapped a fine of Rs 5000 on the Ludhiana(Urban) police for taking a year to supply information sought by a local advocate.
Three gangs busted; two cars recovered
Ludhiana, July 17
The police today claimed to have busted three gangs of local youths, who were involved in various cases of car stealing, purse and chain snatching, besides stealing electronic goods.
Poppy husk seized
Mandi Ahmedgarh, July 17
The local police has arrested two persons for allegedly smuggling in at least 95 kg poppy husk. The police has booked three persons under the NDPS Act.
Gastroenteritis outbreak
Gyaspura residents cry for attention
Ludhiana, July 17
Even after having lost six persons in the recent gastroenteritis outbreak, the residents of Gyaspura have been fighting it hard to attract the attention of local authorities for shaking them out of their slumber to check another outbreak.
Register migrants: DSP
Amloh, July 17
On the directions of the district police chief, an identification centre for migrants has been established here, said Gurpreet Singh, DSP, Amloh, while addressing a function organised here today after the installation of a water cooler at a bus stop of Khumna village. It was the sixth water cooler installed by the Bharat Vikas Manch.
Foundation day of ICAR
Ludhiana, July 17
The 78th foundation day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) was celebrated at the Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) here yesterday.
Vet service providers hold convention
Ludhiana, July 17
Under the aegis of the Punjab State Veterinary Doctors Association (PSVDA),veterinary service providers
(VSPs) engaged under different zila parishads of Punjab held a state- level convention- cum- rally here.
Members of the Punjab State Veterinary Doctors Association hold a rally in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
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Ex-CBI chief for honest media
Ludhiana, July 17
Former CBI director Joginder Singh today underlined the need for an honest and independent media in a free society.
Former CBI director Joginder Singh addresses a gathering at a book release function in Ludhiana on Tuesday.—A Tribune photograph |
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Cong rally against harassment by Akali leaders
Ludhiana July 17
Congress workers of the Kila Raipur assembly segment today held a rally at Dehlon to protest against the atrocities allegedly committed on party workers at the behest of local Akali leaders.
Kila Raipur MLA Jassi Khangura addresses a rally against the alleged excesses and atrocities on Congress workers at Dehlon on Tuesday.
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Rural poor demonstrate
Ludhiana, July 17
Hundreds of activists of the Dehati Mazdoor Sabha today staged a protest demonstration against the rising prices of the essential commodities. They held a procession beating tins and utensils to remind the government of its promises of providing subsidised atta and dal to the poor.
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