Eviction notices to residents along NH-1
Deputing officer a tough job for Ghuman
Ludhiana, January 2
Local Bodies Chief Parliamentary Secretary Harish Rai Dhanda's direction to Municipal Commissioner GS Ghuman to appoint a Joint Commissioner to clarify situation on eviction notices along the National Highway-1 is going to put the latter in a fix.
Street food vendors removed
Ludhiana, February 2
The tehbazari wing of the Municipal Corporation along with a police party held an anti-encroachment drive in Zone-A here today under the leadership of joint commissioner Mahinder Pal Gupta.
MC officials during an anti-encroachment drive in Ludhiana on Monday.
Suvidha centre causes harassment
Ludhiana, February 2
Hundreds of visitors to the suvidha centre of mini secretariat were harassed today since none of the executive magistrate was available to help people prepare documents.
Hundreds of people protest outside a Suvidha Centre in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Bhambi
MC just a click away
Senior deputy mayor launches citycare@in.com where residents can log on for any help in relation to the Municipal Corporation
Ludhiana, February 2
Technology has brought change in every sphere and it seems now it is going to revamp the relation between the politicians and the electorates in the city too.
Doctor, nurse manhandled
Ludhiana, February 2
Baffled at the sudden death of his mother, a man allegedly slapped a doctor and grabbed a nurse by her collar at the CMC hospital last night.
Blanket makers upset at excise duty
Ludhiana, February 2
Blanket manufacturers here are up in arms against the Central Excise Intelligence for the imposition of Central excise duty on quilted blankets and bedspreads.
Security beefed up in malls, multiplexes
Ludhiana, February 2
The division number 5 police today stepped up security in multiplexes and malls falling in its jurisdiction to check any untoward incident in commercial public places.
Police officials outside the Flames Mall to inspect the security arrangements in Ludhiana on Monday.
Photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Dua’s talk on Feb 6
Ludhiana, February 2
HK Dua, Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune Group of Newspapers, will deliver a talk on ”State of the Nation” on February 6 at Government College for Women. The talk is being organised by
Jago, an NGO, in its awakening call to fellow citizens for the common
good. Nilam Kapoor, general secretary, said the talk by the Editor at Government College for Women will be followed by a question/answer session. Kamaljeet Rattan, a veteran journalist, will initiate the discussion. A cross-section of the local intelligentsia, professionals, students and social and political activists are expected to attend the session.
Harish Rai Dhanda, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, will preside over the proceedings.
Employees to continue stir till acceptance of demands
Ludhiana, February 2
Even as Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has assured the convener of the state government’s Employees’ Action Committee that pay commission report will be released by February 15 and work charge employees will be regularised, the Punjab State Karamchari Dal has decided to continue its ongoing agitation till all pending demands were conceded and implemented.
110 counselled at diabetes detection camp
Ludhiana, February 2
More than 110 persons suffering from diabetes on regular follow up and many others with high risk factors were given counselling on diet and lifestyle at the 70th diabetes detection camp organised by a local branch of the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) here yesterday.
Stone for old-age home laid
Jagraon, February 2
The foundation stone of Kamtreen Birdh Ashram was today laid by Sant Baba Jagroop Singh Ji at
Begumpura, Bhora Sahib Nanaksar, near here.
Sant Baba Jagroop Singh Ji lays the foundation stone of Kamtreen Birdh Ashram at Begampura Bhora Sahib along with Baba Gurcharan Singh Nanaksar, Baba Zora Singh Badhniwale and others. Photo: Rakesh Gupta
PNB profit grows 85 pc
Ludhiana, February 2
Punjab National Bank has the largest network of core banking solutions with 4,871 offices at 2,553 centres facilitating around 3.76 crore customers with "anytime and anywhere banking".
2-day workshop on clinical gait analysis
Ludhiana, February 2
The department of physiotherapy and rehabilitation at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) today organised a two-day symposium and workshop on “Advanced clinical gait analysis”.
From
Schools
NCC exam for ‘A’
certificate at BCM school
Ludhiana, February 2
NCC examination for “A” certificate for junior division and junior wing
(boys and girls) was organised successfully by the 19 Punjab NCC Battalion at
BCM Arya Model Secondary School, Shastri Nagar.
Blossoms Convent celebrates annual day
Jagraon, February 2
“Agaaz 2009”, the annual function of Blossoms Convent School, Leela Megh Singh village, near here was held today in which SSP Ludhiana rural, Gurpreet Singh Bhuller was the chief guest and Satnam Singh Randhawa, CMD, Guru Nanak Group, Moga, was the guest of honour.
PAU Estate Officer gets extension
Ludhiana, February 2
The Estate Officer-cum-Chief Engineer at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), who retired on January 30, has been given extension of one year. Though he joined the office today, resentment prevailed among certain faculty members and leaders of non-teaching employees over this extension, who feel that policies should not have been changed for the convenience of the authorities.
PAU to hold kisan melas in March
Ludhiana, February 2
According to information given by Dr NS
Malhi, director extension education, Punjab Agricultural University will organise five kisan melas in March.
Smart class system at GGPS
Doraha, February 2
Keeping pace with digital resolution, Green Grove Public School (GGPS) today inaugurated a smart class system, the first of its kind in Khanna.
300 to take part in seminar
Ludhiana, February 2
A seminar was conducted on "Save education" at Sanatan Vidya Mandir here today. More than 300 participants from 28 educational institutions took part in the seminar. The seminar was presided over by Rajnish
Arora, VC, PTU.
Not a ‘model’ railway station
Despite tall claims by top officials of the Northern Railway to make the city railway station a model in maintenance, cleanliness and amenities to the
travellers, the situation remains pathetic. Even though some development work has been going on at a snail's pace and some new facilities like touch-screen reservation enquiry and exact fare counter have been added, still the entire railway complex gives a dirty look.
City lad wins runner-up title
Ludhiana, February 2
City lad Rajat Dehl won the title of first runner-up at the recently held Mr and Miss Patiala contest. Rajat has already done modelling assignments for various brands. "It was a good experience and becoming the first runner-up at Mr Patiala contest gave a boost to my career," he added.
Tushar Verma being given the best athlete award on the final day of the athletics meet of KVM school.
Photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Letters
Incomplete roads a threat
3 firemen suspended
for negligence
Khanna, February 2
Three firemen were placed under suspension for dereliction of duties.
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