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Domoria Bridge traffic chaos regulated
Ludhiana, December 4
To improve the flow of traffic in the problematic areas of the city and to bring about a qualitative change in its regulation, the local traffic police has chalked out a comprehensive action plan. The plan would envisage an optimum use of manpower at strategic points during the peak hours. The long-term measures would be finalised and appropriate recommendations made to the authorities concerned.

Jubilations in BJP-Akali camp over poll victories

Ludhiana, December 4 As the results of the Assembly elections in four states started pouring in jubilations and celebrations started in the Akali-BJP camp.

BJP workers in Ludhiana celebrate the party's victory in three states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. — Photo by I.V.

Badal trying to win sympathy: Cong
Ludhiana, December 4
It is unfair on the part of the SAD to equate party chief Parkash Singh Badal with Sewa Singh Thekriwala as the latter fought against the princely rule in the country while the former plundered the state during his reign and was now trying to win the sympathy of the people by juxtaposing crisis in his family as one facing the Panth.

Teachers' protest in Patiala today
Ludhiana, December 4
The Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU) has given a call to teachers of non-government colleges of Punjab and Chandigarh to reach Patiala on December 5 where a protest is being held in favour of their long- pending demands. The top leadership of the union shall court arrest on this day outside the residence of the Punjab Chief Minister.

Kids portray dowry evil with dance

Ludhiana, December 4 Students, staff and management of Nankana Sahib Public School, Kila Raipur, organised their annual day here today. The function was attended by sarpanches of the area and parents of the students. A cultural programme comprising a skit, bhangra, gidha and fancy dress show was staged by the students. Students of Nankana Sahib Public School, Kila Raipur, present a group song at the annual day celebrations on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Legal cell of PPCC hails action against Badal
Ludhiana, December 4
The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC), legal cell, has hailed the action initiated by the Punjab Chief Minister, Captain Amarinder Singh, against the former Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, and his family members to expose their ill-gotten wealth during the tenure of SAD-BJP government in Punjab.

Anti-pollution drive launched
Mandi Gobindgarh,  December 4
“Mandi Gobindgarh is the most polluted town in the state and we are striving to improve the environment by plantation and through awareness of the people to keep the town clean and free of pollution”, said Gobindgarh council chief, Mr Joginder Pal Singla. He was addressing students, teachers and people of the town after planting a sapling in the local rose garden on Wednesday.

PAU staff mourn death of Dass
Ludhiana, December 4
Expressing shock over the demise of Punjabi poet, Dr Parmeshwari Dass ‘Dass’, the staff of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) held a condolence meeting here today. Dr Kirpal Singh Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor, said the poet, who wrote poems related to scientific research, was no more. He said his poems pertaining to agricultural development were incorporated in the monthly journal ‘Changi kheti’ being brought out by the university.

Scholars throw light on freedom struggle
Ludhiana, December 4
A largely attended Seminar on “Gatha Sutantarta Sangram Di”, written by Sant Dalip Singh Namdhari, was held in the Seminar Hall of Panjabi Bhavan. Scholars and historians from all over Punjab participated in it. Three papers by Dr Kulwinder Kaur, Dr Swaranjit Kaur Grewal and Dr S.N. Sewak were read.

Gita Jayanti  celebrated Ludhiana, December 4 The Brahman Samaj Sabha organised Shrimad Bhagwad Gita Samaroh here today. The function was presided over by Mr Suresh Vatasyan, an erudite scholar and Vice Chancellor, Adult Education Organisation, Delhi. The function was organised at Sidh Baba Balaknath Temple, Ghumar Mandi. Devotees sing bhajan at the inauguration of Shri Bhagvad Gita Jayanti Samaroh organised by Brahmin Sabha here on Thursday. — Tribune Photo by Pradeep Tewari

CRIME

Murder case registered
Ludhiana, December 4
The Civil Lines police has registered a case under Section 302 of the IPC in the death of Mr Vipan Jindal who was allegedly poisoned on August 29, 2000 , after an inquiry was conducted by ADGP, Crime, Chandigarh.

BUSINESS

City tops in small savings collection
Ludhiana, December 4
Ludhiana district is all set to maintain its top position, consecutively for the 23rd time in collections under different Small Savings Schemes during current financial year.

Govt move on primary schools decried
Ludhiana, December 4
A meeting of the convener of Primary/Elementary Sikhia Bachao Front, Punjab, comprising eight unions of government primary teachers was held at Government Senior Secondary School (Boys) Jawahar Nagar, on Sunday, in which Sarv Shri Piara Singh Dhillon, Pritpal Singh, Karan Raj Singh Gill, Kashmir Singh Khunda, Manjit Singh Virk, Mohinder Singh Heer, Baldev Krishan Moudgill, Manjit Singh Roopra, Karam Singh Sahava, Ramanjit Singh Sandhu, etc were present.

DMCH students play notes  of harmony

Ludhiana, December 4 The Communal Harmony Week being celebrated at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital concluded today with a colourful function presented by medical and nursing student of DMCH.  First year students of MBBS present a musical item during National Communal Harmony Week at DMCH. — A Tribune photograph

Chacha Raunki regales college audience

Ludhiana, December 4 Once again stars descended on the stage of Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute on the college annual day function here last evening. The annual day function of Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College, Hospital and Research Institute, was celebrated with gaiety here on Wednesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

FROM COLLEGES
NTT students take part in workshop
Ludhiana, December 4
A seven-day workshop was organised in DD Jain College of Education for Nursery Teachers Training (NTT) students. It was sponsored by Camel under the guidance of Principal Dr Chander Mohini. She said this workshop would help the students develop their talent.

PAU seeks payment of outstanding dues
Ludhiana, December 4
The Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, Dr K.S. Aulakh, has pressed upon the Punjab Government to pay the arrears worth Rs 21.70 crore to PAU at the earliest to meet the financial needs.

Students participate in  quiz contest

Ludhiana, December 4 Students of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, participated in a quiz contest organised by Cremica Industries in association with Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here today. Students of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School take part in a quiz contest in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

SPORTS

Athletic meet begins today
Ludhiana, December 4
Nearly 400 medals will be at stake during the athletics meet of Sacred Heart Convent Senior Secondary School, Sarabha Nagar, slated to be held from December 5 to 7. Sister Helima, the Principal of the school, said the participants would be divided into Green, Red, Blue and Yellow houses and categorised under three age groups — sub junior (u-12 years), junior (u-15 years) and senior (above 15 years) for boys as well as girls.

Sports at Gill from today