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Distance learning centres may be closed
Ludhiana, July 26
Punjab Technical University has begun a survey of its centres for distance education. Many of these centres that offer no proper facility or attention to students are likely to be closed.

Cong leader tries to grab land, held
Ludhiana, July 26
A Block Youth Congress leader of Raikot and his 12 unidentified supporters were booked by the Raikot police on the charge of attempting to grab a seven-acre piece of land in Bassian village this evening.

Bailiff booked for executing order
SHO transferred for not stopping him
Ludhiana, July 26
In a shocking case, a bailiff with a local court, who was deputed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to execute its order regarding the ownership of a high-value piece of land at Bhattian Bet village, near here, has been booked by the Salem Tabri police for trespassing and stealing some cattle tied at the disputed land here today.

Guard hurt as rifle goes off Ludhiana, July 26 A security guard with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd office at Model Town here was injured when he accidentally fired his rifle this morning. The shot created a panic in the office as people thought robbers had attacked the place.   Mr Balbir Singh, a security guard at BSNL office under treatment at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photo

2 penalised for smuggling liquor
Ludhiana, July 26
A surprise naka put up on the Ludhiana –Chandigarh Road by a team of excise officials led by Mr G.S. Bahia Excise and Taxation Officer, Ludhiana, led to the arrest of two persons, with 12 bottles of whiskey meant for sale in Chandigarh.

COMMUNITY

Members of the All-India Anti-Terrorist Front pay tributes to Kargil martyrs at Clock Tower in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo Pradeep Tewari

Mixed response to ruling on uniform civil code
Ludhiana, July 26
There has been a mixed response to the recent directive of the Supreme Court regarding the legislation relating to uniform laws for all citizens of the country. While some residents have welcomed the directive, some others are apprehensive of it.

Mann flays visa denial to Amnesty chief
Ludhiana, July 26
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) has condemned the denial of visa to the head of Amnesty International by the Indian High Commission in London. President of the party and MP Simranjit Singh Mann said he was shocked at the development which could be termed as a thoughtless act which would place India on the list of “repressive” countries.

Nehru Planetarium in dire straits
Ludhiana, July 26 From an asset to a blot on the face of local tourism — this has been the tragic transformation of the local Nehru Planetarium located near Rose Garden here. Set up at an expenditure of crores, the planetarium, one of its kind in the northern region, is a victim of red tape and lackadaisical attitude of authorities. The neglected Nehru Planetarium. — Photo Pradeep Tewari

Another chance to get voter’s I-card
Ludhiana, July 26
Voters of Ludhiana 59 (Ludhiana East) Assembly segment would have yet another chance to get themselves photographed for voter ID cards from July 28 to 30 during 8am to 6 pm.

Prosecution cell going strong
Ludhiana, July 26
The newly constituted prosecution cell of the district police has obtained conviction in two cases of murder in July, according to a press note by the SSP here today. Other cases in which the cell has successfully got the accused convicted include a case of attempted murder, two cases of dacoity, a case of dacoity bid, a case of rape, a case of kidnapping and two cases of theft.

Valmikis hold chetna rally

Ludhiana, July 26 A Valmiki chetna rally on scooters and motor cycles was flagged off from Jawahar Camp here this morning. National chief organiser Shukracharya Darshan Rattan of the Adi Dharam Samaj, speaking on the occasion, said all obstacles in the way of Valmiki Tirath would be removed. Mr Charanjit Singh Atwal, former Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha, flags off a scooter-cum-motorcycle rally by the Adi Dharam Samaj in Ludhiana on Saturday.

CRIME

19-yr-old girl abducted
Ludhiana, July 26
On the complaint of Mohammad Ashin, a resident of New Shakti Nagar, the Jodhewal police yesterday registered a case of abduction against Karan Mishra, a resident of the same locality.

BUSINESS

BSNL launches answering machine service in city Ludhiana, July 26 Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited today launched an answering machine service in Ludhiana. The service was inaugurated by the Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the BSNL, Mr Prithipal Singh, here today. The AMS is a value-added service which will be available to all BSNL land line subscribers in Ludhiana. Mr Prithipal Singh, CMD of BSNL, launches AMS technology in Ludhiana on Saturday.

CULTURE

Exploring the dark side of modern life Ludhiana, July 26 Modern life and the fast-changing business world have altered the corporate ethos. Things have changed with technology kicking life into top gear. Political intrigues and bitching has transformed thinking in the business world. Artistes of Srishti Centre for Art perform ‘Saanp Seedhi’ in Ludhiana on Friday night.

30 pc schoolchildren obese, says study
Ludhiana, July 26
Dr T.S. Kler, senior interventional cardiologist and Head of Electrophysiology and Pacing, Escorts Heart Institute and Research Centre, New Delhi, in an interview with Ludhiana Tribune, here last evening said more than six crore persons in the country were affected by heart problems.