LUDHIANA NEWS - Page 528

Drama on NH-21 as cops chase and catch youths with drugsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:14 IST

It was a scene right out of a Bollywood flick. Traffic on the Mohali-Kharar stretch of the busy National Highway-21 came to a halt on Wednesday afternoon and panic-stricken...

Weathermens alert for residents: brace up for frosty morningsSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:13 IST

The cold wave sweeping the northern plains at present will continue for the next 48 hours. This was stated by Dr GS Bains...

Politicians should stop dividing people on caste lines Subscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:02 IST

The youths loaded with arms and ammunition enter the country,hold the government to ransom,leave 200 dead in the largest democracy of the world.

Do not make hollow promises,truckers tell Murli DeoraSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 02:00 IST

Although Petroleum Minister Murli Deora today assured that fuel prices will be reduced in the coming weeks,transporters refused to budge as the strike entered its third day today.

Vigilance Bureau gets arrest warrants against sub-registrars henchmenSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 01:59 IST

The Vigilance Bureau (VB) has secured arrest warrants against four absconding agents of Ludhiana West tehsildar-cum-subregistrar Arvind Parkash Verma.

Bad phase for MC continues,contractors stay awaySubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 01:58 IST

The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation drew an extremely poor response on Wednesday as it opened tenders for 87 development projects worth Rs 250 crore.

DEO: Classrooms no place for teachers to use cell phonesSubscriber Only

January 8, 2009 01:55 IST

The classrooms of various government schools in Ludhiana may soon become no-cellphone zones...

To keep a close watch,cops urge institutions to install CCTV camerasSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:19 IST

If the police plan materialises,the entire city will soon be under round-the-clock surveillance through the close circuit television cameras.

MC withdraws Sutlej Club auction noticeSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:17 IST

The issue of house-tax recovery from the Sutlej Club today took another turn when Municipal Corporation Commissioner GS Ghuman decided to withdraw the auction notice issued to the club in the wake of pending tax.

With fire in the belly,he saved livesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:16 IST

The day is freshly etched on his mind as he saved 19 lives from the roof top of Navrang Tower which had caught fire in 2004.

Forum bursts bubble,firm fined Rs 3 lakh for denying prizeSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:12 IST

Upholding an order of the Ludhiana district forum,the UT State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Perfetti India to pay Rs 2 lakh...

Truckers to strike at common mans pocketSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 23:10 IST

The transporters strike entered its second day amid support from other quarters.

Annual sports day organisedSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:58 IST

Hathi Complex Residents Association organised the annual sports day in its premises on Tuesday.

Sports director seeks report on misuse of stadiumSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:57 IST

After repeated incidents of damaging acts of various cultural events in the name of sports tournaments at the Guru Nanak Stadium...

Kyra Unplugged!Subscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:56 IST

Three years ago,as a wild card entrant at the WTA tour in Kolkata,young Kyra Shroff wilted under pressure to a 0-6,0-6 defeat.

42 attend hockey camp under Canadian coachSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:55 IST

A three-day intermediary hockey seminar for Punjab coaches concluded today at the Punjab Agricultural University Astroturf Stadium in Ludhiana today.

Check in time…Subscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:50 IST

I am 49 years old. My periods stopped two years back but last month I had periods again. My friends tell me that this is normal,but I am anxious. Please guide.

MC Commissioner leads demolition drive in Model HouseSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:48 IST

After a Tehbazari drive today,MC Commissioner GS Ghuman went out for a demolition drive along with his team. The commissioner got four under-construction shops in Model House demolished.

Steep hike in fine raises rehri vendors hacklesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:47 IST

In order to discourage the Rehri vendors to come to city roads,MC Commissioner has decided to hike their fine by three times.

They left their homes to pursue their dreamsSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:46 IST

They are a bunch for painters hailing from different states who have left their homes to pursue their dreams. Their passion to paint is common and so is their passion to speak up: speak up against the wrong.

Creating awareness about traffic rules through SMSesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:45 IST

The Senior Suprintendent of Police,Jagraon,has found a unique way to spread awareness among masses about the traffic rules and regulations. He is sending SMSes to all the cell phone holders about the traffic rules.

School timings: Pvt schools lock horns with DCSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:44 IST

Despite Deputy Commissioner Sumer Singh Gurjer directing the schools in the city to not to open before 10 a.m.,majority of the private schools opened at 9 am today.

Farmers given free emblems at road safety campSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:43 IST

The Department of Farm Power and Machinery of Punjab Agricultural University,and local traffic police,jointly organised a road safety camp at Punjab Agricultural University today.

3rd edition of Punarjot magazine launchedSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:41 IST

The Third issue of the quarterly magazine Punarjot was released by a hotelier N S Nanda,who is also the president New Hope NGO.

Indo-Danish folklore fest concludesSubscriber Only

January 7, 2009 02:41 IST

A cultural extravaganza,where performers from Denmark displayed their gymnastic stunts,held seminars,conducted group training and exchanged cultural views,concluded at Partap College of Education here today.