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Rapist of 4-year-old lands in police net
Victim struggles for survival
Ludhiana, March 21
Shimla Puri-based parents of a rape victim today got some consolation when the police caught the alleged rapist about a month after the incident.

SHO of the Shimla Puri police station Navreet Singh produces Dimpy, alleged rapist of a minor, before mediapersons in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Punishment sought for guilty in paper-leak case
Ludhiana, March 21
The Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) has lambasted the state government  and senior functionaries of the Punjab School Education Board for leak of question papers for Classes X and XII and has called for fixing the responsibility.

Artistes of the Parvatiya Sanskritik Manch present a cultural programme at the annual function of the Uttaranchal Kumayun Vikas Parishad Ludhiana on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Speedy completion of  flyovers demanded 
Ludhiana, March 21
The Citizens for Public Cause (CFPC) has called upon the administration to ensure the speedy completion of the elevated road project on the Old GT Road and the motorable flyover in place of the Lakkar Pul (footbridge).

Uttaranchalis’ role in development lauded
Ludhiana, March 21
The Uttranchal Kumaon Vikas Parishad celebrated its annual cultural function at the Arya College for Boys here today. Mr Kishore Upadhaya, Industries Minister, Uttranchal, was specially invited on the occasion. Addressing the Uttaranchalis living in Ludhiana, he congratulated them for perpetuating their customs and culture by organising such functions. He complimented them for their rich contribution towards the prosperity of the city. 

Ex-servicemen to wait for manifestoes
Ludhiana, March 21
The executive body of the Indian Ex-Services League, Punjab and Chandigarh, met here today to take stock of political situation in Punjab in view of forthcoming parliamentary elections. Lt. Col Daljit Singh, senior vice-president of the body, presided over the meeting which comprised of district presidents and general secretaries.

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Ramoowalia claims panthic support
Ludhiana, March 21
Former Union minister and national president of the Lok Bhalai Party (LBP) Balwant Singh Ramoowalia has claimed of making deep inroads in panthic circles in the course of his ongoing election campaign for Lok Sabha elections from Ludhiana constituency.

NCM Chairman’s call to minorities
Ludhiana, March 21
The National Commission for Minorities (NCM) Chairman, Mr Tarlochan Singh, here today said that minorities in the country should learn to behave as a mature electorate and should refuse to be exploited by any particular political party or group.

Call to promote Punjabi culture

Ludhiana, March 21 The inaugural function of the Shiromani Punjabi Lekhak Sabha was held today at Punjabi Bhavan, here today. Dr Kharak Singh of the International Institute of Sikhism presided over the function. Novelist Jaswant Singh Kanwal was the chief guest at the function. Punjabi writer Gurdit Singh being honoured by the Shiromani Punjabi Lekhak Sabha in the Punjabi Bhavan, Ludhiana, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

USA flayed for attacking Iraq
Ludhiana, March 21
A meeting of the Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) was held under the chairmanship of its president, Dr L.S. Chawla. Addressing the gathering, Dr L.S. Chawla said the USA attacked Iraq, even though Chief UN Inspector Hans Blix had categorically denied that Iraq possessed any weapons of mass destruction. The USA attacked despite the worldwide protests against such an aggression.

Baba Balak Nath devotees take out shobha yatra

Ludhiana, March 21 Devotees of Baba Balak Nath today took out a shobha yatra from Baba Balaknath and Durga Mata Mandir, Ghumar Mandi, here this morning. Thousands of devotees carrying flags and singing Baba's praises started the sobha yatra from the temple and walked through Upkar Nagar, Rose garden, Clock Tower, Chaura Bazar, Bajwa Nagar and Civil Lines. Devotees of Baba Balak Nath take out a ‘jhanda pheri’ in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Committee to observe martyrs’ day

Seminar on event management 
Ludhiana, March 21
A seminar on event management , an upcoming industry, was organised at GGNIMT here yesterday. It was arranged by professionals from the Catalyst - a five -year- old industry in conceptualising event management. The main objective of this seminar was to make students aware of various aspects of this industry.

Career options in IT discussed
Ludhiana, March 21
The Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT), Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana, organised a national seminar on “Career options in management and IT” here today. Experts from various universities, institutes and industry participated in the seminar.

From Schools
Mother's Touch school organises annual function
Ludhiana, March 21
A cultural programme was presented the children of Mother's Touch Kindergarten. The outgoing students were given farewell and prizes were distributed among children for their achievements throughout the year. Mr Jaspinder Singh Kolar, former Director Education Extension (PAU), was the chief guest.

Children dance joyously at the farewell function at Mother’s Touch Kindergarten School in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Students of BVM enact the seen of “Kanjak” at a function on Sunday in Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Malwa college students get degrees

Ludhiana, March 21 The Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, organised its 47th annual convocation yesterday. About 250 BEd and 25 MEd students were awarded degrees at the function. Dr S.S. Johl, Deputy Chairman, State Planning Commission, Government of Punjab, presided over the function. Students of Malwa Central College at the convocation function of the college on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Colleges hold joint  convocation
Ludhiana, March 21
The GHGH College of Education for Women and the Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, organised a joint convocation. Dr Nisha Sarad, DPI, Colleges, was the chief guest. Dr Rajwant Kaur welcomed the chief guest. Dr Sarad congratulated the management, Principal and students for the role played by these rural institutions. She exalted the students to achieve great academic and moral heights by hard work, perseverance and sincerity.

School opened in Khanpur  village
Mandi Ahmedgarh,  March 21
Dr Bhagat Singh, former Vice-Chancellor, Panjabi University, Patiala, and DPI (Colleges), has blamed education system for instability in all the sections of society. While talking to this correspondent after addressing a gathering on the inauguration of Sarvodya International School at Khanpur village, he said only honesty in education could save the nation.