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Contract killers were hired to kill Reema Jain
Brother-in-law arrested
Ludhiana, September 20
A gang of five contract killers has allegedly murdered a well-known socialite and businesswoman Reema Jain, who had been missing since July 29 from the Sutlej Club here. Her brother-in-law had allegedly hired the killers to settle old scores with her.    Reema Jain (file photo)

Matriculate ‘doctor’ leaves 3 kids dead
2 taken seriously ill; residents hold protest
Ludhiana, September 20

A matriculate “doctor” allegedly left three children dead and two others seriously ill with her prescription for common cold and cough at a charitable dispensary in Prem Nagar this afternoon.

Family members mourn the death of their child in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Cable network remains suspended; residents irked Ludhiana, September 20 The cable network in the city remained suspended on the third consecutive day today. Members of the Prem Nagar Welfare Society stage a dharna against the Abhishek Cable Network in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Residents sick of polluting unit
Ludhiana, September 20
Residents of White Quarters, Dhuri Line, have sought action against an industrial unit situated in the area, alleging that it is causing air and noise pollution.

Cable blackout — boon for parents
Ludhiana, September 20
Every cloud has a silver lining. Though people are finding it hard missing Tulsi, Parvati and Jassi on their television sets for the past three days, parents are quite happy as their children are preparing for half-yearly examinations.

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COMMUNITY

Workers greet new Youth Congress secretary
Samrala, September 20
The newly-appointed secretary of the All India Youth Congress, Ms Parpeet Kaur Brar, was given a warm welcome by workers and leaders of the Congress here today.

Western Air Command shooters are champions
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 20

Shooters of the Western Air Command emerged champions in the pistol and revolver category in the All-India Inter-Command Air Force Small Arms Shooting Championship that commenced at the Air Force Range, Halwara, today. The All-India Inter-Command Air Force Small Arms Shooting Championship in progress at the Air Force Range, Halwara, on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

PCTE rated best B-school in region
Ludhiana, September 20
The AIMA (All India Management Association) B-School Survey 2005 has rated the Punjab College of Technical Education (PCTE) as the best B-school of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir for the third time in a row.

Narinder Gill’s novel released
Ludhiana, September 20
The Navlekhak Manch, Rara Sahib, in association with the Punjabi Sahitya Akademi released a novel, “O Teen Din”, by Narinder Gill at Punjabi Bhavan here yesterday.

Weaving a living out of bamboo Ludhiana, September 20 A group of basket weavers has descended from Moradabad on Ludhiana to earn a livelihood. Though they did not carry much money with them when they migrated from UP to Punjab, they carried in their fingers an age-old skill of making beautiful baskets from bamboo. Weavers from Moradabad make baskets on the Chandigarh road in Ludhiana. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

CRIME

Tree theft charge has cop suspended
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 20
The Sangrur police chief has ordered a probe into a case of alleged theft of trees belonging to the Forest Department by the in charge of the Kup chowki, who has been sent to the Police Lines after being placed under suspension, pending the inquiry.

Undertrial escapes from police custody
Jagraon, September 20
An undertrial managed to escape from the police custody while he was being taken to the local courts today.

BUSINESS

Allahabad Bank to enter mutual fund business
Ludhiana, September 20
Allahabad Bank has identified insurance and mutual fund business as emerging avenues for augmenting its fee-based income.

DRI action on industrialists condemned
Ludhiana, September 20
Condemning the alleged arbitrary crackdown by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on bicycle part exporters from the city, Mr Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, national president of the Youth Akali Dal, today said MPs from the state would be constrained to meet the Prime Minister to explain the plight of industry and highhandedness of DRI officials.

Hotelier finds Punjab in UK Ludhiana, September 20 Mr N.S. Nanda, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Punjab and patron of the Punjabi Sahit Academy, has returned after attending a function as the chief guest at Leicester, UK. The function was organised by the Leicester Asian Business, Punjabi Listeners Club and Sikh Times. Ms Mary Draycott, Mayor of Leicester, UK, honours Mr N.S. Nanda, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association, Punjab, in London during his recent visit.

Chamber team meets PSEB chief
Ludhiana, September 20
The Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Punjab, has urged the Chairman of the Punjab State Electricity Board to address the grievances of the industry and allow smooth running of the factories.

Campaign to cultivate reading habit
Ludhiana, September 20
Dr S.S. Dosanj, columnist and former Head of the Department of Journalism, PAU, has launched a campaign to revive the reading habit among the people to help them change their orientation towards life, making it more fruitful and productive.

Students of Cherry Lane Play School enjoy rainy season during “Festival of Four Seasons” on the school premises in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Face to face with Dr Tarsem
Sahnewal, September 20
The Postgraduate Punjabi Department of Guru Nanak National College , Doraha, with the assistance of the Punjabi Sahit Academy, Ludhiana, organised a face-to-face progrmme with Dr S. Tarsem recently.

GNIMT students to visit Thailand
Ludhiana, September 20
Students and faculty of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT), Gujarkhan Campus, have been invited for an industrial visit by A.C. International Enterprise Limited, Thailand — a company engaged in manufacturing auto parts and mattresses.

CULTURE

I’m hardcore Punjabi at heart: Juggy-D
Ludhiana, September 20
“My heart throbs with the beats of Punjabi music. I have made it so popular in the UK that even whites dance to the tunes of Punjabi music,” said Juggy-D, a UK-based Punjabi singer.

Dogra inaugurates pathology lab
Ludhiana, September 20
Dr Lal Pathlabs opened a state-of-the-art diagnostic centre here yesterday.

Watch out for behaviour changes in kids: doctors
Ludhiana, September 20
“Even a minor variation in behaviour of children offers important clues to their sickness. Undue lethargy, irritability and confusion often indicate serious problems. Any significant or unexpected change in routine activities such as playing, feeding and sleep should alert mothers about one or the other impending problem.”

SPORTS

PTU inter-college football meet
Ludhiana, September 20
The three-day Punjab Technical University Inter-College Football Tournament began at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College ground here today. In the first match of the tournament, GZSC

7-wicket win for Raman House
Ludhiana, September 20
Abhinav Bhatia's all-round performance (25 runs and 2 for 32) went in vain as Gandhi House (GH) lost the inaugural match against Raman House (RH) by seven wickets in the Annual Inter-House Cricket Tournament of Kundan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School which began here today.

Youth sports club holds meeting
Samrala, September 20
A meeting of the local Executive Youth Welfare Committee Sports Club held here today under the presidentship of Mr Randhir Singh Billu.