Describe a piece of local news that people are interested in

What was it about?

Where you saw or heard it?

Who was involved?

Explain why people were interested in it

Introduction 1

Very recently I came to know about a local news of my city and it was really very

interesting. It was about a new health mall coming up in my city. I was amazed by

this idea because it was one of its kind and I had never heard anything of this sort.

The mall had a gym, a swimming pool, sports equipment store, healthy café and

training sessions on health and fitness.

I saw and heard about it on TV and radio. A lot of people in my town are already

talking about it. Virat Kohli (you may change the name) inaugurated the health mall

and his involvement excited all the locals and created a lot of health awareness.

People were interested in this news for reasons not one but many. First of all, the

idea was different and unexplored. The facilities of the mall were free for fifteen

days. People suddenly became health conscious and enrolled in the gym because

the offers were attractive. Inauguration by a celebrity also created interest and

attracted the crowd.

I have visited the mall once and it was really worthy of appreciation. I really liked

the restaurant. It served sandwiches, smoothies, shakes, soups and salads. I feel that

this news had created a lot of awareness among people and people will now make

an effort to live a healthy life.

Introduction:2

Well, to remain up to date with happenings around the world I always follow the news but I keep a deep interest to read the local news as they have a direct impact on our lives.

What it was about? and Where you saw/heard it?
Let me talk about one such local news that I came across in the local newspaper last week which was about the construction of a park for the city dweller. Actually, in my locality there is no park however there is a vacant plat that people use to dump the garbage.

At the same time, you can see stray animals here all the time. This plot is more like a scar on the face of my locality. This place not only stinks but also spreads diseases.

Who was involved? and And explain why people were interested in it?
But the locality administration has now decided to transform it into a public park. It would definitely help to make my locality clean and green. In addition, it would allow the community members to socialize as we see in the evening as well in the morning time, people like to visit parks, where they sit together and talk. It would be a wonderful place for old people to sit together to play cards, gossip and enjoy other activities. Similarly, it would also provide a safe playing area for children. In my area, most children play on the streets which are quite dangerous as there is always a risk of accidents.

But, a park would offer them a safer place, where they can play. In fact, as per the news, the new park would have swings and rides to allure them. Last but not least, people these days suffer from many health concerns but in the park, they can go for a walk and practice yoga which really benefit the people and would ensure well- being of the community members.

Conclusion
As per the news story, the construction work would start by next month and I just saw that this one local news of my area has bought a huge smile on the faces of local residents.

Introduction:3

• I am a person who loves to read the news all the time, be it on my phone or an actual newspaper in the morning
• I believe it is very important to be aware about things that are happening in the society.
• Most of the news that we read is related to politics, sports, healthcare, celebrities, or crime and mostly people are interested in news related to crime.

What it was about?

• So, today I would like to talk about a kidnapping and murder that happened in my city.

Where you saw/heard it?

• It was around 20th December when a 5 year old boy was kidnapped from outside his house.
• The parents got a ransom call after kidnapping after which they informed the police.
• The kidnappers told the parents about the location where they had to drop the money on a particular date.
• The police had laid a trap to catch the kidnappers but they managed to run away with the money.
• When the news about kidnapping became public there were a lot of protests in my city as people become worried about the safety of their children.

Who was involved?

• The front page of our local newspaper carried only the news about kidnapping as everyone wanted to know whether the young boy has been rescued or not.
• Sadly, 10 days after the kidnapping the police discovered the body of the young boy at the border of our city.
• I think almost everyone in our city cried for the young boy that day.

And explain why people were interested in it?

• The case was solved after 3 months when police were able to trace the mobile phone records of the kidnapper, who was a next-door neighbour.
• Later, he confessed to the crime and told the media that he did the murder because the boy had identified him as the neighbour uncle who had a big dog. He was scared to get caught.
• This was very sad news for our city.

Introduction 4

• I watch news channels such as AajTak and Zee News for the latest news, but here I would like to talk about a piece of local news that was very interesting for me.

What it was about?

• The news was that Gurdas Maan, a famous Punjabi singer is coming to my home town to perform for charity.
• He is coming on the 16th of next month.
• He will be performing in the Grand Cabana, a five star hotel in my hometown.

Where you saw/heard it?

• I heard this news last Sunday, on PTC Punjabi news channel.

Who was involved? and And explain why people were interested in it?

• I found this news very interesting because GurdasMaan is my favourite singer.
• He is a multifaceted personality.
• He is a singer, actor, director, and a lyricist as well.
• He writes the lyrics of his songs himself.
• He has also acted in many Punjabi movies.
• All my family members also love his songs.
• When we go out anywhere together we play his songs in the car.
• All his songs have messages.
• He even performs in stage shows.
• He always has his tambourine in his hands when he performs.
• There is a village near my hometown where he comes every year and performs for charity.
• I went there last year.
• It was an electrifying experience.
• This time he will be coming to my home town.
• He is coming next month to raise some money for the rehabilitation of the youth of Punjab villages who have become drug addicts.
• I would like to meet him and get his autograph and thank him for the commendable work he is doing for the people.
• So, this is the piece of local news that I found interesting

Introduction 5

• Here, I would like to talk about one very important local news about my locality, which is about the construction of a new park.
• I live in one of the oldest areas in my city Ludhiana, so it’s very congested.
• As a result, there is no park at all in my area.
• Recently, I read in a local newspaper that the local authorities are going to make a new park in my locality.
• I have to say everyone is happy due to this positive initiative.
• This park will be constructed by utilizing a vacant plot, which is quite big.
• This project will be completed within three months as per the news.
• This park will contain plenty of amenities, like jogging tracks, sitting benches,lights, seesaw and a fountain.
• At the moment, local residents have no place where they can spend their leisure time by doing some kind of physical activities.
• Moreover, Kids have to play on the streets, which can be very dangerous for them.
• But after the opening of this park, people will go there to do some exercise, and kids can play in a safe environment under the supervision of their parents.
• Local people have agreed to contribute to this park by raising some funds, so more facilities can be installed.
• I hope this park will motivate local residents to come out of their comfort zones and take part in physical activities.
• So, this is the news in which people are interested.

Introduction 6

•  People always have a keen interest in knowing the developments in their local area

What it was about? 

• Last month, the local administration announced that a sports complex would come up in our area soon.

Where you saw/heard it? 

• Various news channels flashed this news.
• I saw it on a local news channel.

Who was involved?

• This initiative was a joint effort of local administration and Nike sports company.
• The administration is doing it for the welfare of local people.
• Whereas the sports company is doing it for creating more awareness of its brand.

Explain why people were interested in it?

• People were joyful after knowing about this development
• The reason for their joy was that our area has everything like a shopping mall, a railway station, a sophisticated public transport system.
• Apart from this for education, there are renowned schools, colleges and universities.
• And for entertainment, we have a multiplex and an amusement park.
• But despite these facilities, people were unhappy.
• The reason for their resentment was that there is no good place for children and youngsters to play.
• Moreover, for the elderly population, there is less space to do the walk.
• So this news came out as a blessing for all the residents.
• Because a sports complex would create a positive environment in the town.
• First of all, it would produce sports talent.
• My town has a large number of talented sportspersons.
• But in the absence of facilities, they are unable to do justice to their talent.
• Therefore this new sports complex would help them to train in a better way.
• Furthermore, the older generation would get a place to meet their friends.
• So the development depicted in the news would bring a paradigm shift in my town.

Introduction 7

Although I do not pay much heed to the local news of my area, there is one news that has caught my attention.

What it was about? 

The mayor of our city announced last week that there would be a blanket ban on the usage of plastic bags.

Where you saw/heard it? 

I got this news from the local news channel.

Who was involved?

The whole city administration is a part of this development. Some private companies will provide funds to create mass awareness.

Explain why people were interested in it?

Although certain people were not happy with it, the majority of people had welcomed this news.

Because due to the rampant usage of plastic bags, our city is in dire straits.

Firstly, the clogging of drains is a pressing problem in our city. The biggest reason for this issue is plastic bags. Because as we all know, plastic is flexible, and it takes ages to decompose itself. Hence when it enters the drains, it makes its permanent place over there. Every year tonnes of plastic makes entry into various water bodies through the drainage system of cities.

Secondly, the city looks filthy due to the plastic bags. As winds are common in our area, all nooks and corners look messy with the spread of polythenes.

Lastly, the usage of plastic has declined the soil quality too.

And, if we continue using these bags, our future is in jeopardy.

All these problems require one solution, and this is a complete ban on the usage of polythene bags.

That is why people of my city have shown tremendous interest in this local news.

Introduction 8

• Although people have an interest in global news, they incline towards local news.

What it was about? 

• I have got this news that my city would get a makeover because higher authorities will turn it into a smart city.

Where you saw/heard it? 

• I read this news in the local newspaper.

Who are involved?

• This initiative is the joint effort of the local government and various multinational companies.

Explain why people are interested in it?

• My city is full of educated people, but they cannot do justice to their talent because of limited opportunities.
• The primary reason for this problem is the lack of job opportunities.
• And the root cause of the lack of job openings in my city is its underdeveloped infrastructure.
• Because of the haphazard development, many reputed companies haven’t opened their branches in my city yet.
• This smart city initiative would lead to a paradigm shift in the status of our area.
• First of all, the administration will open an international airport in the city to invite multinational companies.
• Apart from this, the city will get a makeover. The whole area will get seamless internet connectivity.
• Facilities like the metro train and electronic takes will start soon.
• Lastly, seven to eight multinational companies will open their offices over here.
• Around 50,000 new jobs are going to come.
• The unemployment problem of my city will cease to exist.
• Also, there would be less brain drain because the learned minds will get jobs at their native place.
• All the above said reasons have led to a state of euphoria in my city.

Introduction 9

Being an inquisitive person, I have a keen interest in the development activities in the local area. Recently the local administration had announced a piece of news that caught my attention.

What it was about? 

The news is about banning the usage of all vehicles which are more than 10 years old.

Where you saw/heard it? 

The media advisor of our city mayor announced this news last week.

Who are involved?

The administration took this decision after consulting it with civil society.

Explain why people are interested in it?

People have an interest in this news because of the disastrous repercussions of using old vehicles on their health and well-being.

 There is no denying this conviction that with time the engines of motor vehicles lose efficiency and create more pollution. Due to that, the health of the general public goes for a toss.

Moreover, the purchasing power of people has increased manifold in the last ten years. And the number of vehicles plying on the roads has increased appreciably.

A blanket ban on the usage of vehicles more than a decade old could bring some respite to the city dwellers. Because the people who have 10 years old vehicles would either replace them or switch to public transport. Due to this the percentage of old vehicles plying on the roads would decrease substantially.

Conclusion

This news is a blessing for the city residents because it would prevent numerous diseases that occur due to growing pollution.

Introduction 10

News has always played an important role in people’s lives and it is not surprising.  I would like to talk about a piece of interesting and captivating local news that I read in a newspaper. It would be more than 2 years ago, I assume, when I read this news in a local newspaper called ‘The Tribune”.

the local administration announced that a sports complex would come up in our area soon. This initiative was a joint effort of local administration and sports companies. The administration is doing it for the welfare of local people. People were joyful after knowing about this development

The reason for their joy was that our area has everything like a shopping mall, a railway station, a sophisticated public transport system. Apart from this for education, there are renowned schools, colleges, and universities. And for entertainment, we have a multiplex and an amusement park. But despite these facilities, people were unhappy.

The reason for their resentment was that there is no good place for children and youngsters to play. Moreover, for the elderly population, there is less space to do the walk. So this news came out as a blessing for all the residents. Because a sports complex would create a positive environment in the town. First of all, it would produce sports talent. My town has a large number of talented sportspersons. But in the absence of facilities, they are unable to do justice to their talent. Therefore this new sports complex would help them to train in a better way. Furthermore, the older generation would get a place to meet their friends. So, is the piece of local news that I found interesting.

Introduction 11

It is very important to be aware of local news because it provide us information about our area. Moreover, you can know about local news through newspaper, television, radio and online sites.

Now, I would describe a local news that people are interested in.

I am fond of reading the newspaper on daily basis. Two days back, while I was reading newspaper, I read a news of my town. After, going through the article, I came to know about the construction plan of new parks in my city.

Furthermore, It was stated that 5 new parks will be introduced. Also, the motive of this plan is to have lot of plants and trees in the area. In this way, people will get place to perform exercises and do jogging.

Also, new developments were decided which involved – herbal juice corner, healthy snacks and smoothies and fruits shop. Additionally, the construction of all the parks will be done keeping in mind about all the age groups. According to my perspective, it is a great plan to bring awareness among people.

I was very happy after reading the domestic news of my city. Moreover, I was glad to know that initiative is taken by the residents of my area. Everyone decided to come together and give their contribution in completing this plan.

People were interested in this domestic news because they know the importance of trees in the environment. In my city, there are problems like, traffic congestion and pollution. Additionally, there are many industries and very few trees.

However, there are small parks in every colony but they are not so large and do not have much trees. Due to this reason, people always wanted large parks with greenery.

Also, this will bring awareness among people to visit the park daily. Moreover, they will get motivated to exercise regularly.

Therefore, new parks will allow people to stay fit and healthy. This piece of local news has become an interesting discussion among people.

Follow up Questions

1. Do you think that it is important to read the newspaper daily? Why?

Yes, I think it is not only important but compulsory to read the newspaper

daily. There are a lot many reasons to this. Two major reasons are that

reading newspapers keeps us updated about what is happening around us

in the world and it also enhances our communication skills.

2. Do you like to read the newspaper in the phone or from the hard copy?

I like to read the newspaper from the hard copy. I know that we should all

save paper and try to read the news from the phone applications but

somehow reading it from the paper gives me more satisfaction in

comparison to reading the hard copy.

3. In your opinion, are local news more important or global news?

I think both are important. Any happenings around us and far from us is

bound to have an influence on us sooner or later. We should be updated

with both the kinds of news.

4. Can international news have an impact on us?

Yes, our world is connected in unimaginable ways and therefore anything

that happens in one country will have an influence on other countries for

sure. An example can be the share market. Whenever something bad

happens anywhere in the world then the share prices topple in most other

countries.

5. What kind of news information are most people fond of?

I think different people would be fond of different types of news items.

However, most people would be interested in the current affairs and sports

news. News related to politics and celebrities are also popular among many.