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Rs 4.06 lakh looted from bank
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 18
Three unidentified armed miscreants robbed Rs 4.06 lakh and two rifles from the Kanganwal branch of the Punjab National Bank, but swift and coordinated action by the Sangrur and Jagraon police made them abandon the car and the guns at a deserted place near Maherna village today.

A police party at the scene of the crime in Kanganwal village near Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo by writer

No trace of missing youth
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 18
The Jagraon police is yet to identify the anonymous caller who had rung up the family of a youth of Ghuman village in Ludhiana district who had been missing under mysterious circumstances since April 25 when he had left for Chandigarh on his motor cycle.

Girl dies in wall collapse Khanna, May 18 A girl student of Holy Heart Public School died, while her sister received injuries, when a boundary wall of a shop collapsed and the debris hit the students who were going to the school at the local Laheri road today morning. A third girl accompanying them escaped unhurt. Seema, who was injured in a wall collapse, with her elder sister and two other relatives at Civil Hospital, Khanna. — Photo by Iqbal Singh

20 vehicles catch fire Ludhiana, May 18 More than 20 impounded vehicles caught fire under mysterious circumstances outside the traffic police office situated in the local Police Lines today. However, a major tragedy was averted as the fire was controlled timely. Damaged scooters in front of the office of the SP Traffic in Ludhiana which caught fire under mysterious circumstances on Wednesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Sewadar held for rape bid
Khanna, May 18
The police arrested Om Nath, a sewadar of Dera Chobdaran, for allegedly trying to rape a married woman, here today. According to the police, Kamaljit Kaur, a resident of Uttam Nagar locality, had complained that she was a follower of Sant of Dera Chobdaran.

COMMUNITY

Improvement Trust turns blind eye to Rajguru Nagar

Ludhiana, May 18 Rajguru Nagar is a prestigious residential colony on Ferozepore road developed by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust. The authorities of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust feel that their job is over with the development of the colony and now they have no responsibility to provide basic civic amenities. Buffaloes graze in the open areas of Rajguru Nagar adding to insanitary conditions in the locality. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

CM urged to get Rajasansi airport upgraded
Ludhiana, May 18
Mr N.S. Nanda, president, Hotel and Restaurant Association of Punjab, has congratulated Capt Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister, and Mr Jagmohan Singh Kang, Tourism Minister, on the resumption of Air India, New Delhi-Amritsar-Toronto flight after about 20 years. He said it was a long pending demand of the Indians residing in Canada, which would now give a boost to tourism in the state.

Tribune impact Help flows for boy afflicted with polio Ludhiana, May 18 In response to an appeal in Ludhiana Tribune on May 17 for financial assistance to polio-afflicted student Surjit Singh to enable him pursue his career, the district administration and a number of other organisations have come forward to sponsor him. Earlier story: Determined youth needs financial help Surjit Singh

Labour-management deadlock continues
Ludhiana, May 18
The impasse between the workers and management of KW Rims India, KW Engineering Works and Wasan Engineering Corporation continued and the meeting that was scheduled to be conducted at Labour Office here today, was postponed as the management expressed fear that the workers could get violent. The management demanded that the meeting be conducted at a neutral place.

‘Thikri pehras’ in Khanna police dist
Khanna, May 18
Under a special drive launched against robbers and other anti-social elements on the directions of SSP Khanna Naunihal Singh, police-public meetings were organised in all three subdivisions of Khanna police district which concluded on Sunday.

Police to ensure smooth traffic
Khanna, May 18
The Khanna police will focus on ensuring smooth traffic flow and reducing accident rate on the National Highway No. 1 passing through the town apart from exploring the pros and cons of starting the verification of tenants and migrant labourers in near future.

Reliance launches zero rental plans
Ludhiana, May 18
Reliance Infocomm today introduced two zero rental plans, New Joy 299 ZR and New Joy 649 ZR. According to the company, the benefit in these plans is that subscribers get free intra-circle calls worth entire monthly rental making them virtually zero-rental. CLIP and Plan charges of Rs25 each apply like they do to all Joy plans of Reliance.

BSNL launches broadband service
Ludhiana, May 18
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) formally launched its broadband service in the city here yesterday to mark World Telecommunication Day.

Teachers protest against college management
Khanna, May 18
Retired teachers of AS College, Khanna, protested against harassment and humiliation meted out to them by the Principal and the management of the college. The teachers, including Prof N.K. Sood, Vice–Principal, Prof R.G. Gupta.

13-year-old authors puzzle book Ludhiana, May 18 A Class IX student of Sacred Heart Convent Senior Secondary School has written a book of puzzles titled, ‘Brain Storming Puzzles’. In the preface of the book, Tushar Gupta (13), the author of the book writes, “My book ‘Brain Storming Puzzles’ is my endeavour to provide readers with hours of fun and excitement. The book has over 120 original brain teasing puzzles.” The book was released by the Principal of the school, Sister Maria Lena, in a special ‘morning assembly’ held in the school this morning. The Principal congratulated Tushar for his unique effort and has given him permission to put up a stall to sell his book on May 21 on the occasion of parents teachers’ meet in the school. 13-year-old Tushar Gupta’s book, ‘Brain Storming Puzzles’, was released by Sister Maria Lena, Principal, Sacred Heart Convent Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Farewell organised by DIMT students
Ludhiana, May 18
‘Sayonara,’ a farewell party, was organised by the students of MBA, BCA and PGDCA of the Doraha Institute of Management and Technology (DIMT) to bid farewell to their seniors. On the occasion, a cultural programme was presented by the students.

Calligraphy contest results
Ludhiana, May 18
English calligraphy competition was held at Baba Ishar Singh Senior Secondary Public School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana, yesterday. Students from classes from I to XII participated in the contest. Students were awarded three prizes in each class. The School Principal, Ms Aneeta Kundra, appreciated the winners.

COURTS

• Meeting to make poor aware of free legal help

CULTURE

Mission to boost Indo-African art ties

Ludhiana, May 18 Ms Karuna Mohindra, an eminent artist, will be leaving for a two-week trip on May 22, to the East African nations of Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, to promote co-operation between India and these countries, in the field of different forms of fine arts like painting, sculpture and applied arts. Karuna Mohindre, Director of TAC Art Gallery, with her paintings which will be displayed in East African nations for two weeks. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

OP Sharma impresses with his tricks

Ludhiana, May 18 Magician O.P. Sharma has completed 25 shows in the city. To create more interest, he is now displaying new tricks every day. The trick that he likes to perform is to lift himself in midair after creating a spiritual atmosphere. Magician O.P. Sharma suspends one girl in mid air during one of his popular tricks at a magic show in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

HEALTH

‘Change lifestyle, food habits to prevent heart disease’
Ludhiana, May 18
In a bid to create awareness among the people about cardiac disease and to shed myths related to heart surgery, the Hero DMC Heart Institute (HDHI) has launched a concerted rive. In the first phase, a public health lecture was organised on ‘prevention and cure of cardiac disease’ in the BSNL Colony at BRS Nagar here yesterday which was attended by nearly 200 residents.

Innovative surgery performed on NRI

Ludhiana, May 18 The industrial hub of Punjab is fast emerging as one of the foremost medical centres for non-residents Indians. Dr Manoj Sobti, consultant neurosurgeon at Sobti Neuro and Trauma Centre, here, recently performed an innovative cervical surgery on a patient belonging to Nawanshahr district and working in Greece for the past several years. Dr Manoj Sobti with NRI patient Hans Raj.

SPORTS

Punjab cagers for junior nationals

Ludhiana, May 18 Gurbaj Singh of Baba Lodhiana Academy and Kiranjeet Kaur, also of the same academy were named captains of the Punjab boys and girls teams respectively, which will take part in the 56th Junior National Basketball Championship to be held from May 21 to 28 at Pondicherry. Punjab basketball team (junior girls) that will take part in the 56th Junior National Basketball Championship to be held from May 21 to 28 at Pondicherry. — A Tribune photograph.

Talented players turn up for trials
Ludhiana, May 18
More than 50 male players turned up to attend trials conducted at Guru Nanak Stadium here today by the Punjab Sports Department. The trials were held in three disciplines — athletics, hockey and wrestling — to enrol players with the Speed Fund Academy being run here by the department. They will be given training-cum coaching by experts of repute to prepare them for international meets.