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Rana’s escape: getaway vehicle found
2 cops suspended for dereliction of duty
Ludhiana, November 28
The Ludhiana and Patiala police, which has been on the lookout for an alleged gangster, Raman Rana, ever since his escape from police custody near Nabha yesterday, has traced the vehicle in which he allegedly fled with two accomplices.

3 friends run over by car, die

Kalsian, November 29 A pall of gloom descended on this nondescript village in Ludhiana district when three close friends, who had left the village this morning for nearby Ahmedgarh town, were run over and killed by a speeding car near Latala village in the afternoon.

One of the victims of a road accident near Latala village being treated at a private hospital in Ahmedgarh on Tuesday. He succumbed to his injuries.— Photo by Mahesh Sharma

The sun sets on the horizons of Ludhiana after a bright sunny day on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

PAU official reinstated
Ludhiana, November 29
The Vice-chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University, Dr K.S. Aulakh, has ordered the reinstatement of Mr Satpall Sharma. His services were terminated by the Vice-Chancellor for the alleged “gross misconduct and breach of discipline” on October 10. Mr Satpall Sharma and Mr R.S. Arora, another employee of the university, had gone on fast unto death on the campus of the university for 12 days in protest against the alleged victimisation by the authorities. Both were placed under suspension. Later, on the intervention of Mr Satpaul Gosain, former Deputy Speaker of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, they called off their fast.

IT surveys on 5 business houses
Ludhiana, November 29
The Department of Income Tax made its intentions of coming down heavily upon tax evaders and to step tax collection during the current financial year clear with five survey operations being simultaneously launched on as many business houses in the city this afternoon.

Man threatens suicide
Ludhiana, November 29
Unusual scenes took place outside the district police office at mini secretariat here today when an aged man, carrying banners against a local DSP blocked the car of the SSP and threatened to commit suicide.

COMMUNITY

Accidental firing in CMC injures boy
Ludhiana, November 29
A 15-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound on one of his legs when a gun carried by an employee of CMC Hospital went off by accident this morning inside the hospital building.

Gosain seeks details of nullah project
Ludhiana, November 29
A former Deputy Speaker, Vidhan Sabha and a former MLA from city, Mr Satpal Gosain, today sought details of the project sanctioned for the covering of nullah in the old city from Commissioner of Ludhiana Municipal Corporation, Mr Suresh Kumar Sharma, under the Right to Information Act.

City in for a smoky winter

Ludhiana, November 29 One of the backlanes near the Ghanta Ghar witnesses a sudden swirl of jet black smoke going high up in the air. The source of the obnoxious smoke was traced to a burning heap of waste electric wires and cables.Holding a small stick in one hand , a man was squatting nearby, puffing on a biri, waiting for the fire to subside. Soon, with the help of the small stick , the man beat up the remaining copper wires into a solid mass till it was cool enough to handle.

Smoke emanates from a pot heating peanuts at a rehri in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Suvidha camp evokes good response
Ludhiana, November 29
Under the “Lok Suvidha Camps” programme in Ludhiana district, a special camp was organised at Koom Kallan village today. Mrs Amrit Gill, SDM Ludhian (East), presided over the camp and 18 departments of the government concerning public services set up their counters to complete the formalities related to the problems of people on the spot. Around 1,000 persons from 80 villages of Koom Kallan and Matewara turned up at the camp.

Samples taken from cattle-feed mills

BSNL cash collection counter opened
Ludhiana, November 29
The General Manager of Ludhiana Telecom, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), Mr G.S. Julka, inaugurated the 62nd cash collection centre of BSNL at Meharban village, yesterday.

PAU spells out priorities
Ludhiana, November 29
The Punjab Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor, Dr K.S. Aulakh, has said that the impact of research in agriculture and allied fields and transfer of technologies from lab to land on Punjab’s economy was great.

Students display talent in exhibition

Ludhiana, November 29 Students of Alpine International Senior Secondary School showcased their talent in the school’s annual exhibition, “Prayadarshni-2005”, here today. Charts, working and non-working models of science, mathematics, physical education, computers, social sciences, commerce, etc. The Punjabi department of Alpine International School showcases Punjabi culture at “Prayadarshni-2005” in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Placement week held
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 29
A placement week was organised at the RIMT Institute of Management and Computer Technology for the fifth semester MCA students recently. Giving this information, Director of the institute B.S. Bhatia said many IT companies of the region evinced interest in holding placement camps at the institute.

Tripti wins salad-making contest

Ludhiana, November 29 A salad-making competition was held at New Senior Secondary School, Sarabha Nagar, here today. Mr Sunil Maria, president, school managing committee, lit the holy lamp to inaugurate the contest. Students of New Senior Secondary School with their preparations during a salad-making competition in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by I.V.

NCC Day celebrated
Ludhiana, November 29
NCC cadets from Khalsa Senior Secondary School under 3 Punjab Girls Bn NCC celebrated NCC Day with fervor here today. An impressive parade was held followed by tree plantation jointly by the Principal, Ms Kamaljit Kaur, ANO, Ms Amarjit Kaur and the cadets of the School.

From Schools and Colleges
School conducts Physics Olympiad
Ludhiana, November 29
BCM Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh Road, has been in the forefront in promoting academic excellence. This time, it conducted a Physics Olympiad on the premises here today in collaboration with IndusInd Bank. Around 1,000 students from USPC Jain School, Ryan International School and BCM School participated.

COURTS

Bar association’s poll process begins today
Ludhiana November 29
The official process of electing the new team of the District Bar Association, Ludhiana, will start with the appointment of returning officer (RO) and assistant returning officer (ARO) tomorrow. The elections are scheduled to be held on December 20.

Senior citizens get tips on healthy living
Ludhiana, November 29
A guest lecture was organised at Rose Garden by the Nehru Rose Garden Senior Citizen Association here last evening, where Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital delivered a talk on ‘How to maintain good health in old age’.

US academy accepts papers of local doc
Ludhiana, November 29
The scientific committee of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has accepted three scientific papers of Dr Harpreet S. Gill, consultant, Department of Orthopaedics, SPS Apollo Hospital, here.

SPORTS

Rajvinder fastest runner
Ludhiana, November 29
Rajvinder Kaur of Patiala emerged fastest runner among girls (u-19 years) winning 100 m sprint on the penultimate day of the 51st Punjab State Schools Inter-District Athletics Meet being held at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. Sukhmanpreet Kaur from Sangrur finished runner up while the third spot was bagged by local eve, Gurleen Kaur.

Spring Dale School sails into hockey final
Ludhiana, November 29
On the penultimate day of the CBSE Schools National Hockey Tournament being held here at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, Spring Dale School, Amritsar, registered a convincing 4-0 win over the Father Angel School, Noida, to secure a berth in the final in the boys’ u-14 category.