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March for Sarabjit’s release
Ludhiana, August 26
To express solidarity with the family of prisoner Sarabjit Singh and to pray for his release, schoolchildren took out a peace march on the call of the Vishwa Guru Ravidass Mission here today.

Activists of the Vishwa Guru Ravidass Mission take out a peace march demanding Sarbjit’s release in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune Photograph

Roadways staff, pvt operators on
collision course
Ludhiana, August 26
Employees of the Punjab Roadways and various private bus transport operators appear to be heading for a confrontation. The private bus operators have been questioning the authority of the roadways employees to check the private buses.

City Centre Project takes off, at last

Contractors resolve differences Ludhiana, August 26 After a prolonged wait of over half a decade, the controversial Rs 375-crore City Centre Project has finally seen the light of the day with the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) starting work on the land earmarked for it in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar this morning. Work in progress at the City Centre Project in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Chaman Lal killed by insiders: police
Ludhiana, August 26
The city police today claimed that some insiders were responsible for Chaman Lal’s murder in Vinay Nagar yesterday. Police investigations based on clues gathered from the crime site strongly suggested that an insider had committed the crime.

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COMMUNITY

Don’t back out on commission, says SAD
Ludhiana, August 26
Former minister and general secretary of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Capt Kanwaljit Singh, today said the Punjab Government must not back out from its announcement of constituting a commission of inquiry to probe into the incidents of violence during militancy in Punjab.

Public views sought on local governance
Ludhiana, August 26
Mr Anurag Verma, Deputy Commissioner, today said the third Punjab Finance Commission had sought views of the public in a specific questionnaire for strengthening the finances of panchayats and municipalities, as also to suggest measures for empowerment of urban and rural local bodies so that these could effectively discharge there functions.

Booklets on IPC given to rural folk
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 26
To generate awareness about various Sections of the law among the rural folk, the District Congress Committee (Rural), Ludhiana, today distributed pocket-size copies of the Indian Penal Court among public and police personnel.

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CRIME

Scribe’s wife assaulted Ludhiana, August 26 Neighbours of a journalist of a vernacular daily allegedly assaulted his two months’ pregnant wife in Hargobind Nagar area today. Ms Kanchan Sharma, (25) was alone at home in the pre-noon when their neighbour couple, their daughter and two unidentified persons allegedly attacked her. Ms Kanchan Sharma, who was allegedly attacked by her neighbours, recuperating at Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

SEBI amendment to improve transparency 
Ludhiana, August 26
For investors avoiding registration with sub-brokers and sub-brokers who do not disclose their complete client list, there will be no escape now.

Oil mill equipment makers face problems
Ludhiana, August 26
Members of the Oil Mill Machinery Manufacturers Association said despite repeated requests, the government had not included them in the four per cent tax rate under the new value-added tax.

Cattle feed units seek regular power supply
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 26
The Oil and Cattle Feed Manufacturers Association has urged the PSEB authorities to resume uninterrupted supply of power to their units to save their industry from collapsing

PAU move to change curricula 
Ludhiana, August 26
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, has initiated a move to restructure of curricula of the undergraduate and postgraduate classes as per the general market needs and requirements of specialist jobs.

From Schools  Schools celebrate Janmashtmi Ludhiana, August 26 Students of Cutes Nursery School visited a Krishna temple on the occasion of Janmashtmi. They rang the temple bells. Boys dressed up as little Krishna holding flutes and girls as Radha and Gopis. They played a game in which they broke a pot containing butter milk. Students of Disney Land perform dance on Janmashtmi on Friday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

College students join celebrations

Deepika is Ms Fresher Ludhiana, August 26 The campus of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan campus, dazzled with colour amid Freshers’ Day celebrations. Senior students of the institute organised a cultural show to welcome newcomers. Ms Seema Jain, secretary, Punjab Agricultural Marketing Board, was the chief guest. Winners of Ms Fresher contest held at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Freshers’ party held
Doraha, August 26
The students of MA (final) of the Department of Punjabi, Guru Nanak National College, organised a freshers’ party for MA (I) students in the seminar hall of the college here recently.

Violinist enthrals students
Doraha, August 26
The Youth Club of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, organised a musical performance by music director and renowned violinist, Lachman Dass for its members on Thursday.

COURTS

Man convicted for causing death
Ludhiana, August 26
The Judicial Magistrate, Mr Tarsem Mangla, has convicted Kuldip Kumar of Seehan Daud village on the charge of causing death of Bant Singh of Somal Kheri village in an accident by driving his car rashly and negligently.

Monsoon can spell trouble for you
Ludhiana, August 26
Sultry conditions during monsoon bring along with them a number of skin problems that need special care. Preventive measures and timely treatment are needed in case of affliction with some ailment.