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Man gives supari to kill elder brother
Accused, killer arrested from Jaipur

Ludhiana, January 22 In probably the first case of involvement of Mumbai underworld in a contract killing case here, a yarn broker allegedly hired a hit man from Mumbai and another from Jaipur to kill his elder brother in Haibowal in December last year. The two accused, Vishal Jain and alleged contract killer Jai Sindhi, standing behind DSP Dhindsa and SHO Gurpreet Singh. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

NRI duped of Rs 11 lakh
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 22
The Dehlon police is hunting for a swindler who, in connivance with a government teacher of Seelon Khurd village in Ludhiana district, had duped an NRI of Rs 11 lakh by selling a piece of land of a person who had already died.

PFA, PETA to protest outside KFC today
Ludhiana, January 22
After facing a series of protests by various animal rights organisations in the country and abroad, the local outlet of Kentucky Fried Chicken too has come in the line of fire, with People for Animals and People for the Ethical Treatment to Animals joining hands to start a campaign against alleged cruelty meted out to the birds by the chicken suppliers to the unit.

2 labourers die of asphyxiation
Mandi Gobindgarh, January 22
Two migrant labourers were killed today at a sweet shop, near railway crossing opposite Rani weighing bridge, here, allegedly due to asphyxiation. Mr Mohan Singh, a local resident and the owner of the sweet shop, said the labourers used to sleep at night in the room on the upper storey of the shop.

Probe ordered into fire incident
Ludhiana, January 22
Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, Mr Anurag Verma, today ordered a magisterial inquiry into the tragic fire incident in which eight persons, including six children, were charred to death in sleep in Karaurr village yesterday.

4 mysterious deaths in city
Ludhiana, January 22
Four persons including two young girls and security guard were found dead under mysterious circumstances in different places of the city today.

Revenue officers’ plea
Ludhiana, January 22
The Punjab Revenue Officers Association has urged the state government to waive condition of age-limit for the promotion of the revenue officers to the PCS cadre besides implementing a seniority-cum-merit promotion system.

LUDHIANA CALLING Ludhianvis’ love for kite flying on Lohri was apparent. However, despite warnings in newspapers, people were seen flying kites not only on rooftops and streets but even on busy places like the Mall Road. A few persons were even seen 'using' venues like Fountain chowk.

COMMUNITY

SAD ready for pact with anti-Cong parties

Khanna, January 22 The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) is ready to reach a poll pact with every anti-Congress party in the coming Assembly elections, said Mr Parkash Singh Badal today, while addressing a press conference at the office of D R Transport Company, here. Mr Parkash Singh Badal addresses a press conference in Khanna on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Bajrang Dal convention
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 22
A two-day state level convention of the Bajrang Dal concluded at local M G M N Senior Secondary School today. More than 200 activists of Dal and Vishav Hindu Parishad participated in various sessions and a Torch March led by the national level leaders of both the organizations.

Tributes paid to BJP leader
Ludhiana, January 22
Rich tributes were paid to senior BJP leader and state vice-president of the party Khushi Ram Sharma on his 18th death anniversary at a prayer meeting organised by the Bhagvan Parshu Ram Brahmin Sabha here today.

Cong leader for wooing NRI investors
Mandi Gobindgarh, January 22
The Punjab Government should set up a single-window facility for the NRIs to attract investments from them in the state, said Mr Jagmohan Singh Sahota, convener of the India Overseas Congress, while interacting with mediapersons here yesterday.

Preserve ecological balance, students told
Ludhiana, January 22
A seminar on sustainable development was organised at Ramgarhia Senior Secondary School for Boys by the Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan Jatha here yesterday. Students from various schools participated in the seminar.

From Colleges
Declamation contest on Vivekanand’s birth anniversary
Ludhiana, January 22
An inter-college declamation contest was organised at DD Jain College of Education in collaboration with the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Vivekanand branch, to celebrate the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekanand.

Exhibition at Saraswati Modern School

Ludhiana, January 22 An exhibition was organised by students of Saraswati Modern School, Pratap Singhwala, here today. The chief guest was Ms Rajni Bector, director, Bector Industries. The students exhibited more than 300 charts and models. The artistic and creative talent of the students could be seen in their models and charts. Students display the models at an art, craft and science exhibition held in Saraswati Model School, Ludhiana. — Photo by I.V.

3000 take part in Inter-College GK Test

Ludhiana, January 22 The "Youth for the Nation" society organised an Inter-College General Knowledge Test here today.The basic purpose of the test was to equip the youngsters with the skills of competitive exams. Prof Rajesh Marwaha, chairman of the society, said about 3,000 students, including students from 16 colleges of Ludhiana, participated in the test. Students take part in a general knowledge test on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Meditation course from today
Ludhiana, January 22
Health Education Cell of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, in collaboration with Brahma Kumaris Rajyoga Meditation Center, will organise a six-day Rajyoga Meditation Course from January 23 to 28 at Dumra Auditorium in the hospital campus.

Woollens, books given to students
Ludhiana, January 22
Guru Kirpa Sewa Mission Charitable Trust distributed woollen garments and exercise books among 62 poor students at Guru Kirpa Sewa Ashram in Threeke village yesterday.

Gaurav wins declamation contest
Ludhiana, January 22
The Ved Prachar Mandal organised an inter-school declamation contest under the guidance of Mr Mohan Lal Kalra and Mr Roshan Lal Arya at Arya Samaj bhavan in Maharishi Dal Bazar. It was inaugurated by Ms Indira Sharma.

10 paramedics trained by UK expert
Ludhiana, January 22
A new batch of 10 paramedics is ready at Christian Medical College and Hospital here to serve the city to provide on-the-spot medical care in time of need.

SPORTS

Samrala sports festival concludes

Ludhiana, January 22 Three-day the 12th annual sports festival organised by the Malwa Sports Association and the gram panchayat of Bondli at the Malwa College ground of Samrala, about 45 km from here, concluded with an impressive fire-work today. A bullock cart race in progress on the final day of the 10th annual sports festival at Bondli, Samrala, about 45 km from Ludhiana, on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Punjab win handball, softball crowns
Ludhiana, January 22
On the penultimate day of the 51st National Schools Games being held at different venues here, hosts Punjab had a field day today clinching titles in the boy’s as well as girl’s section in handball and softball events.

Bachan academy win cricket title

Ludhiana, January 22 Punjab Ranji player Karan Goel’s innings of 41 runs and an equally useful contribution of 26 runs by Chinton Sehgal went in vain as the Unity Club lost by 30 runs to the Baba Bachan Singh Academy XI in the final of the 10th Rajeev Gandhi Memorial Cricket Tournament organised by the Shastri Young Society on Daresi ground here today.

Punjab Ranji player Karan Goel, representing Unity Club, plays a shot in the final of the 10th Rajeev Gandhi Memorial Cricket Tournament in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by I. V.

ADMINISTRATION

Admn gears up for Republic Day function
Ludhiana, January 22
A meeting of district officers of various departments was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Anurag Verma yesterday to review arrangements for the Republic Day function, which is being organised at Government College for Boys here.