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Man disappears from police custody
Tortured to death, allege relatives
Ludhiana/Sirhind, August 21
Close on the heels of the arrest of the local CIA in charge, Nagender Singh Rana, in a corruption case, the CIA wing is in the eye of another controversy as an alleged robber has disappeared mysteriously after being last seen in the custody of this wing along with other alleged members of a robbers’ gang.

SAIL chief rules out hike in steel price
Ludhiana, August 21
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Chairman, Mr V.S. Jain, has assured that there would be no increase in the prices of steel by SAIL in near future.

PAU gets facelift to welcome President
Ludhiana, August 21
Final touches are being given to Punjab Agricultural University to accord a welcome to the President of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who will visit the campus on September 4 to inaugurate Kisan Mela.

Aided schools continue to fleece students
Ludhiana, August 21
Unmindful of the recent raids conducted by the Vigilance Bureau, frequent inspections made in the schools by the Circle Education Officer and innumerable complaints lodged against them by the welfare societies with the education department as well as the state government, many government-aided schools of the city continue to fleece the students as well as their parents by overcharging of fees and funds.

Target Gill Road, victim motorists
Ludhiana, August 21
In spite of good performance by the Municipal Corporation in some key areas, the civic body has been found wanting in one vital task which has a direct bearing on the quality of life in the city. As far as addressing the problem of dealing with temporary and permanent encroachments in the city is concerned, much more is left to be done to bring some semblance of order to residential colonies, commercial centres and the city roads.

Taxi operators have not even spared bus shelters and “no parking” zones on Gill Road. Tribune photographs	A vegetable seller runs his business from a rehri, oblivious of the inconvenience caused to motorists on Gill Road in Ludhiana.

COMMUNITY

All not well between Centre, Punjab Govt
Ludhiana, August 21
The confrontation between the Congress Government in Punjab and the NDA Government at the Centre is set to increase in the days to come. The political developments of the past two days clearly indicate that all is not well between the two governments.

Villagers pay tributes to pilot
Saharan Majra, August 21
Glowing tributes were paid to Flying Officer Kuldip Singh Johal, an Indian Air Force pilot who had embraced death to save this village on this day 33 years ago, at a function organised here today.

Women told about their rights
Ludhiana, August 21
To highlight the problems, social status and rights of women, a five-day awareness generation programme, organised by the Jagraon Citizens Welfare Council at Malak village, concluded today. It was organised under the guidelines of the Punjab State Social Welfare Advisory Board.

Bangles inspired  by TV, movies Ludhiana, August 21 Most bangles available in the city market are no longer known by their characteristics. They are infact known after the TV and film actresses who have adorned these during their latest telecast.

Festivity, jubilations all over city
Ludhiana, August 21
Janmashtmi was celebrated with religious fervour at various temples in and around the city last night, with large number of devotees breaking their fast at midnight. People started thronging temples early in the evening. Tableaux depicting scene from the life of Lord Krishna were tastefully decorated.

A little Krishna set to eat butter during Janmashtmi celebrations at a function organised by Nritya Bharati in Ludhiana on Wednesday.

Children dressed up as Lord Krishna and Radha participate in Janmashtmi celebrations organised by Nritya Bharati in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo Inderjeet Verma

A woman makes her grandson bow before 'Lord Krishna' during Janamashtmi celebrations at a temple at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo Pradeep Tewari

‘Radhas’, ‘Krishnas’ galore
Ludhiana, August 21
Several ‘Radhas’ and ‘Krishnas’ enthusiastically participated in Janmashtmi celebrations organised by Nritya Bharati. The students from 5 to 15 years of age dressed as ‘Radhas’ wearing colourful and matching clothes, bangles, earings, and beaded necklaces danced to the popular tunes of songs featuring ‘Radha’ and ‘Krishna’. “Krishnas” were hopelessly outnumbered by “Radhas”.

READERS  WRITE
Unethical behaviour of legal community
The recent tussle between the warring factions of the District Bar Association, Ludhiana, which took a bloody turn, has left all the members in a shock. It is most unfortunate that the legal community, which is supposed to show the light to society, is fighting with each other like killing gangs.

Sukhpal is Rotary President
Doraha, August 21
Mr Sukhpal Singh, who runs Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Doraha, has been installed President of the Rotary Club, Doraha, for the year 2003-04 at a function held yesterday.

CRIME

2 held under Essential Commodities Act
Ludhiana, August 21
The Focal Point police has registered a case under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act and Section 285 of the IPC on the statement of Mr Mohinder Singh, Food and Supply Officer, against Ravi Kumar, a grocery merchant doing business in Gias Pura. The complainant stated that the accused had taken out gas from cylinders and filled it in other cylinders before selling these in the market.

Banks slow in recovering dues
Ludhiana, August 21
Even after a year of the passage of the Bank Securitisation Act, 2002, the banks have not been able to make any headway in the recovery of outstanding dues from various defaulters. The process of recovery or possession of the defaulters’ property, which started about six months ago, is yet to gain momentum. Although the banks claim to have made some recoveries, these remain too insignificant in the face of huge outstanding amounts.

Ludhiana Stock Exchange back in business
Ludhiana, August 21
The Ludhiana Stock Exchange is back in business. The exchange, which had closed all sort of trading on December 31, 2001, is once again witnessing a lot of activity. The average daily trading is put at over Rs 100 crore.

Exim form anti-business, says industry
Ludhiana, August 21
“Industry of Punjab will oppose the exim form since the move is bound to take the industry backwards. No state in the country, except Haryana, has this type of form. Some other states have entry forms only and exports from the state are free from shackles. Moreover, the states which have entry restrictions have not gained any revenue boost.”

GNE students boycott classes

Ludhiana, August 21 Third year students of Guru Nanak Engineering College, Gill Road, went on strike this morning, following re-appear results displayed on the college board. Students of Guru Nanak Engineering College hold protest in Ludhiana on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

COURTS

2 get bail in abduction case

CULTURE

Mr Prithpal Singh, president of Gurdwara Dukhniwaran Sahib, Ludhiana, releases a cassette of Gurbani by Balwinder Singh. — A Tribune photograph

AT THE CROSSROADS
Master of Indo-English poetry
POETRY comes into existence when one wants to fill vacant spaces in one’s mind. Dr Ajit Singh Sikka writes with an inquisitive mind about conflicting experiences and unnamed desires.

Mohini Singh to perform today
Ludhiana, August 21
Mohini Singh from Mumbai, who is the latest sensation in the music world, as the songs sung will perform in the city tomorrow. The songs “Ishq chandi hein, Ishq sona hai” from “Bivi No1,” “Akheion se goli mare” from “Dulha Raja” and the Babuji remix by her have shot her into limelight.