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Land-grabbers sell shamlat land
Peeved villagers write to PM
Ludhiana, February 15
The controversy surrounding the encroachment on shamlat land worth crores at Jagirpur village, near here, refuses to die down with the alleged land-grabbers selling off the land. Peeved villagers have in turn written a letter to the Prime Minister to intervene into the matter.

White cranes bask in the sun at Punjab Agricultural University.  — Photo Pradeep Tewari

Cold floor, poor lighting at exam centres Ludhiana, February 15 The Punjab State Education Board examination for class VIII started yesterday on a chaotic note. Invigilators were missing at some schools and incomplete candidate lists added to the confusion. A visit to examination centres revealed that some of them lacked the basic infrastructure. Students of class VIII sit on the floor and take their examination in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Traders give memo to minister
Ludhiana, February 15
Members of the Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal have demanded the abolition of octroi in the state. In a pre-budget memorandum submitted to the state Finance Minister, Mr Lal Singh, they said it was an "obnoxious tax which is going on in our state although in other parts of the northern region it has already been abolished".

Farmers block highway
Doraha, February 15
Six farmers’ organisations blocked traffic on the national highway for two hours today. The BKU (United), the Jamhoori Kisan Sabha, the Punjab Kisan Sabha, the Kul Hind Kirti Kisan Sabha, the Kirti Kisan Union and the Punjab Kisan Jimindara Kisan Vikas Front were protesting against the “anti-farmer” policies of the government.

COMMUNITY

MC poll: survey team cancels 140 votes
Ahmedgarh, February 15
After a day-long survey yesterday in Ward No 9, a special investigating team-constituted by the Deputy Commissioner, Sangrur, deleted 140 of the 165 fake vote which had allegedly been incorporated in the voters’ list.

SAD(A) lambasts Sikh leadership
Ludhiana, February 15
Taking serious view of the self-immolation threat by widows of the 1984 genocide, the youth wing of the SAD(A) has said it is a matter of shame that no Sikh leader has so far stepped forward to plead the cause of the destitute women in the wake of the acquittal of all main accused in the massacre.

Special cover in Kalpana's honour Ludhiana, February 15 A special cover was dedicated to Kalpana Chawla at Lupex 2003, a stamp exhibition being held at Main Post Office, Ludhiana, that got under way this morning. The satellite on one corner of the cover is also called Kalpana-I as the Government of India has decided to honour Kalpana. A special cover dedicated to Kalpana Chawla at a function organised at General Post Office in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Kashmiri Sabha to perform havan today
Ludhiana, February 15
It is a home away from home for about 200 Kashmiri Pandit families living in different parts of the city. Having left their homeland about 13 years ago, most of them are working here in various organisations and institutions.

‘Dhamak Punjab Di’ organised
Ludhiana, February 15
A musical event, “Dhamak Punjab Di”, to celebrate Valentine’s Day was organised by the Balle Balle channel at the ground of Government College for Women here last evening. Singers Manmohan Waris, Jazzy B, Kamal Heer, Debi Mahsoospuri, Hardeep Gill, Sarabjit Cheema and Sukhi Brar participated in the event.

MAIL BOX
45 m Indians suffering from CAD
Ludhiana, February 15
There are an estimated 45 million patients of coronary artery disease in India. One fifth of the deaths in India are from coronary heart disease. By the year 2020, it will account for the one-third of all deaths. Sadly, many of the Indians will be dying young. Heart disease in India occurs 10-15 years earlier than in the West.

Inter-class contests at SDP College Ludhiana, February 15 The Home Science Department of SDP College for Women, Ludhiana, organised an inter-class rangoli, flower arrangement, snacks and pudding contest at the Home Science Department of the college today. Students of SDP College who won prizes at various contests held in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Exhibition on Vivekananda
Ludhiana, February 15
An exhibition on the life and teachings of Swami Vivekananda has been opened at Punjab Agricultural University which will remain open to public till February 17. The exhibition, consisting of 40 multi-coloured panel portraits prepared by Sri Ramkrishna Ashram, Mysore, depicts the ideas of the Patriot Saint of Modern India (Swami Vivekananda) on spirituality, education, women’s empowerment, rural development and human excellence.

Handling stress during examinations
Ludhiana, February 15
Anu (15), a student of class X, suddenly felt breathless, started shivering and had a dazed look on her face in the class. She tried to speak, but couldn’t. Students gathered around her and the teacher stopped teaching to take care of her. Her parents were called. She was taken to a doctor for counselling and treatment.

Workshop on personality development
Ludhiana, February 15
The ISTE students chapter of the Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, here organised a workshop on personality development for students of the MBA and BBA here today.

SPORTS

Jagtar memorial hockey meet from tomorrow
Ludhiana, February 15
The Surjeet Academy of Jalandhar, Kila Raipur Sports Academy, Sports School of Jalandhar, SAI of Kurukshetra, Namdhari XI of Bhaini Sahib, Fardidkot XI, Prithipal Academy of Ludhiana, Lucknow XI and Ropar Hawks will participate in the IInd All-India Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament scheduled to be held here at the Prithipal Singh astroturf ground of Punjab Agricultural University from February 17 to 21.