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Malaria claims life in city
18 patients with dengue hospitalised
Ludhiana, November 10
Even as there seems to be no respite for the city population from dengue and sporadic cases are still being reported to different hospitals, Malaria has claimed its first victim in the city, which has further compounded the threat from mosquito-caused diseases.

Kin join workers in protest against cycle
unit closure
Ludhiana, November 10
Families of workers rendered jobless following the closure of cycle divisions of Rockman Cycle Industries and Highway Industries, today joined the protesting workers here.

Families of workers rendered jobless after the closure of cycle divisions of Rockman and Highway join protest against the closure in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by I.V

Man dies in court complex for want of medical care
Ludhiana, November 10
The death of a litigant in the local Court Complex today has once again focussed the need to have adequate medical care set up in the District Courts Complex.

Chandigarh police stalls homeless man’s quest for justice 
Ludhiana, November 10
A Jagraon-based man, who was allegedly thrown out of his ancestral property and had left the city on foot a few days ago to meet the Chief Minister and subsequently the Prime Minister, was today arrested by the Chandigarh Police before he could meet the CM.

IT officials swoop down on fabric units
Ludhiana, November 10
In a bid to unearth concealed income, the officials of Income Tax Department today launched survey operations at business premises of Puja Industries, fabrics manufacturer, in Bagh Khazanchian on Gaushala Road and Vallabh Yarns in Sunder Nagar and Rohan Road here. The survey was continuing till the filing of this report.

Man crushed to death Ludhiana, November 10 A 27-year-old man was crushed to death by a bus on the Pakhowal Road when he was going to his office on the Rahon Road today. The deceased, Deepak, was driving a motorcycle when he was hit by a bus from behind. The scene of the accident at Pakhowal where a 27-year-old man was crushed to death under a bus in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

COMMUNITY

Cops rescue woman, get embroiled in controversy
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 10
In what the Sudhar police termed as a rescue operation to save a migrant woman from the clutches of her husband and his accomplice, was given a different colour by some migrants here today.

Women’s quota Bill in next session, says CPM leader
Ludhiana, November 10
Ms Subhashini Ali, a senior CPM leader and president of the All India Democratic Women Association, today said the Women's Reservation Bill, seeking 33 per cent reservation for women in the Parliament and in state Assemblies, would be presented in the next Parliament session beginning from November 23.

Councillor, MC staff declare truce
Ludhiana, November 10
The bitter controversy between a Municipal Councillor of SAD (Badal) and workers of the sanitation staff of the MC, affiliated to various organisations, over the former’s alleged casteist remark ended yesterday.

State-level legal workshop today
Ludhiana, November 10
A state-level workshop on settlement of pending court cases against women and children through lok adalat would be organised by the Department of Social Security, Women and Child Development, Punjab on November 11, at Bachat Bhawan, Mini Secretariat.

Bank employees observe strike Ludhiana, November 10 Protesting against the “rigid” attitude of the management, employees of the State Bank of Patiala observed a strike here today. The employees also held a rally and procession in front of the bank’s regional office in Millar Ganj here. Employees of the State Bank of Patiala hold a rally in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by I.V.

Orchestra association flays attack on dance girls
Ludhiana, November 10
The Orchestra Association, Ludhiana, has condemned the incident in which two dance girls were injured by a member of a marriage party. The accused person had allegedly fired at them during a marriage ceremony at Samrala yesterday.

Seminar on drug menace
Ludhiana, November 10
A Seminar on Drug Menace and importance of turban and how to tie it was organised by Guru Gobind Singh Study circle at BIS(N) Senior Secondary School.

Man falls off train, dies

CRIME

Three injured in property dispute
Khanna, November 10
Three persons were injured in a property dispute in Ikolaha village on Wednesday. The injured were admitted in Sidhu Hospital, Doraha. The police has registered a case against seven persons, including two women, at the Sadar police station, Khanna.

Mobile, cash cards stolen

BUSINESS

Ludhiana resident wins Swift
Ludhiana, November 10
City resident Pawan Kumar won a Maruti Swift , the grand bumper prize of a contest by Spice Telecom. He was handed over the car keys by Chief Executive Officer, Mr Prakash Nanani, here today.

South African delegation visits PAU

Ludhiana, November 10 A high-level delegation from South Africa led by Mr Simo Egra Mfayela, Mayor of Ilember, visited Punjab Agricultural University today. The delegation sought help and cooperation from the PAU in developing the agriculture sector in South Africa. Members of a South African delegation meet the PAU Vice-Chancellor, Dr K.S. Aulakh, in Ludhiana on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

From Colleges
Rs 1 lakh grant for SD College
Ludhiana, November 10
Mr Surinder Dawar, Parliamentary Secretary, has given a cheque for Rs 1 lakh to Mr Naveen Mittal, President of Kamla Lohtia S D College, Subhash Nagar. The grant was announced by Mr Surinder Dawar on the occasion of the annual athletics meet of the college.

Medical camp in memory of Shaheed Sarabha
Ludhiana, November 10
The Maha Sabha will organise a free medical camp, on the martyrdom day of Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha at Sunet village in this district on November 19. The camp would be held at the site of a proposed memorial for Shaheed Baba Bhan Singh of ‘gadar’ movement.

AIDS awareness caravan reaches city
Ludhiana, November 10
An AIDS awareness caravan sponsored by the Punjab State Aids Control Society to propagate the message of prevention against the dreaded disease, arrived at the Civil Hospital here today. The caravan comprising five trucks, and depicting precautionary steps against AIDS was flagged off on October 31.

SPORTS

Bhumika wins gold in long jump
Ludhiana, November 10
Players of Ludhiana and those from Bathinda, Muktsar and Mansa won in kabaddi on the third day of the 24th Punjab State Inter-District Primary Schools Games being held at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.

Sports week at school ends
Ludhiana, November 10
Sacred Heart Convent School celebrated the culmination of the sports week here yesterday. The annual sports meet was formally declared closed, followed by march past and 2000 mt race.