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Processions add to chaos
Ludhiana, September 2
The city has seen an unprecedented upsurge in holding of religious processions. As if the vehicular congestion was not enough, these processions further complicate the problem bringing traffic in most part of the city to a virtual halt. Given the show of strength sought to be displayed during the processions, these seem to being organised more for competitive reasons than for any sacred belief.
MC honours Asian champ Raj Kumar
Ludhiana, September 2
Raj Kumar, who won mixed doubles title (pairing with Prajkata Sawant of
Maharashtra) in the Asian Youth Badminton under-16 Championship held recently in Hanoi, Vietnam, was honoured by the municipal corporation,
Ludhiana, and the Ludhiana Badminton Academy (LBA) here yesterday.
Mayor’s Selection
Wait and watch, says Badal
Ludhiana, September 2
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has left the choice of Ludhiana mayor to God. That is what he told reporters at a press conference on the sidelines of a function marking the inauguration of the “Earth Exhibition”. He remained at his evasive best.
Punjab could go barren, warns CM
Ludhiana, September 2
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today sought public cooperation for preserving and safeguarding the environment and natural resources.
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The large ground behind the mini-secretariat used as parking space for the district court complex has not been metalled for the last many years. During rainy season, the mud ground turns into a slush field. Vehicles get stained badly or get stuck in the muddle. The lawyers have asked the administration umpteen times to metal the ground but no one seems to be listening. It seems the government would act only when the car of a VIP would be stuck
there.
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DSP to be honoured posthumously
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 2
In recognition of his outstanding services to society and diligent service in the police, social organisations of the local town and surrounding villages have decided to honour Virender Singh, DSP, Payal, posthumously. Singh had died in a road accident, near Bathinda,on August 28.
BOB celebrates its centenary
Ludhiana, September 2
The Bank of Baroda celebrated it’s 100 years of foundation at the Sri Bhaini Sahib here yesterday .The main feature of the function was the organisation of the credit camp. The function was attended by RK
Lakhanpal, deputy general manager, Chandigarh region.
Spiritual healing helps achieve ‘peace of mind’
Ludhiana, September 2
A public health lecture on “Natural Healing and Spiritual Counselling” was delivered by advanced clinical hypnotherapist and aura specialist J. Lal at Dumra Auditorium in Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) yesterday. The lecture was organised under the aegis of the health education cell of the
DMCH.
At The Crossroads
Growth of a poetic mind
Recalling the old days is the pastime of old persons and I indulge in this luxury off and on. The other day Bharat Bhushan informed me on the telephone that he was retiring on the last day of the current month. This information jolted me back forty years when he was studying for his first degree at Brijindra College, Faridkot. He used to commute daily by train from Jaito. I fancy even today a slim and trim pop-eyed boy, with inquisitive mind and suave demeanour.
Army team visits institute for recruitment
Doraha, September 2
A team of the Indian Army came for recruitment under the programme,”17th University Entry Scheme as Officers for the Corps of Engineering, Signals & EME” at the Bhutta College For Engineering today.
Short-circuit sets off bank alarm
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 2
After getting alerted from the burglar alarm at the local branch of Punjab National Bank, cops of the Sangrur police rushed towards the bank premises here today. However, they were relieved when it was found that a short-circuit had caused the alarm.
Mukesh remembered
Chandigarh, September 2
"Jag mein reh jayange pyare tere bol " Surely the bols of the timeless melodic songs of invincible maestro, Mukesh are bound to stay for for centuries enrapturing all inquisitive music aficionados even after thirty years of his demise.
Dr Kuldip Singh scales new heights
Chandigarh, September 2
Prof Kuldip Singh, Department of Surgery, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, has been elected secretary-general of Endoscopic Laparascopic Surgeons of Asia (ELSA). Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam honoured the surgeon at Hyderabad during the ELSA congress on being elected to the post, held by surgeons from China, Singapore and Hong Kong since the inception of the body 14 years ago.
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| Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam honours Dr Kuldip Singh at Hyderabad |
Love birds in cop net
Ludhiana, September 2
The police detained 38 love birds caught loitering in an amusement park near Sahnewal here today. They were later released after a stern warning.
Cadets get training on microlight engine plane
Ludhiana, September 2
Air Squadron NCC No. 4 (PB) started a combined annual training camp-2007 at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha
Nagar, here yesterday under the command of Wing Commander Pradeep Bishnoi, commanding officer No. 4(PB) Air Squadron of the
NCC.
Cadets are all ears to an Air Force officer at an NCC camp in Ludhiana on Sunday.
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