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Poultry farms to be inspected in 3 days
Ludhiana, February 19
In the wake of reported cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in poultry birds in Maharashtra, the district administration has ordered an inspection of poultry farms in the district within the next three days.

No chicken, please! Early fall in prices likely
Ludhiana, February 19
The entry of bird flu in the country has hit the chicken sale in the city. Retailers say prices of poultry products could come down. Poultry farmers are meeting tomorrow to chalk out plans to arrest the sliding demand.

You ignored our protest, now face flu: PFA
Ludhiana, February 19
The local chapter of People for Animals has said that poor hygiene in poultry farms had spread avian flu in Maharashtra. Dr Sandeep K. Jain, president of PFA, said that the government should ensure steps to control the flu in Maharashtra, otherwise it would spread like an epidemic as our population per square area was much more than in European countries.

SC panel member visits rape victim
Jagraon, February 19
Neelam Sahota, a member of State Scheduled Caste Commission met a Dalit who was allegedly raped by Avtar Singh Tari of Birmi on August 7, 2005. The victim told her how she managed Rs 200 to pay to police persons for writing her complaint.

Debt-ridden farmer ends life
Ludhiana, February 19
A debt-ridden farmer of Machhian Khurd village in Koomkalan committed suicide today morning. The farmer, Ajaib Singh, was found dead under a tree outside the village. He had allegedly tried to hang himself after getting drunk, but failed. A strip of sulphos tablets was found in his pocket.

Rajasthani dancers perform at the concluding function of Kila Raipur games on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

	Micky had struck deal with three contract killers February 19, 2006
	90 per cent of Reema’s skeleton recovered February 18, 2006
	Reema’s body parts recovered from factory of accused  February 17, 2006
	NRI girl kidnapped a day before marriage February 16, 2006
	30 counters set up for riot victims February 15, 2006
	Kila Raipur games in controversy February 14, 2006
	Poppy husk worth Rs 24 lakh seized February 13, 2006
	Farmers rue wheat import tenders February 12, 2006
	Muslims protest over Prophet’s cartoons February 11, 2006
	Innocent man spends 15 months in jail February 10, 2006

Cash, goods stolen from car
Ludhiana, February 19
Thieves stole cash and valuables worth Rs 10 lakh from a car on Malhar road today. The victim, Mr Sachin Rehmi resident of Block-J of Sarabha Nagar has stated to the police that there was Rs 4.75 lakh cash in the car besides $ 13,000, a mobile phone and a lap top The Division No 5 police has registered a case.

LUDHIANA CALLING The city police failed to find the body of Reema Jain even seven months after her disappearance. When the Jagraon police cracked the case, there were many red faces.

COMMUNITY

BJP has widened its base in villages: Khanna
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 19 Mr Avinash Rai Khanna, the BJP state president has claimed that the party had since widened its base in rural section also by amassing support of farmers and agrarian Sikhs. Leaders of the BJP and the SAD, its ally in state SAD had no disagreement over the number of seats in forthcoming assembly election, he maintained.

Resentment among pensioners
Ludhiana, February 19
Strong resentment prevails among the employees of the Punjab government and its pensioners against the Congress government in Punjab for its failure to meet any of the promises made during the elections to the Vidhan Sabha in 2002.

Wheat import: MCPI(U) flays decision
Ludhiana, February 19
The state committee of the MCPI (U) has condemned the decision of the Congress-led UPA government to import 5 lakh tonnes of wheat, affecting the interests of the Indian farmers, especially from the North.

Tension level high among female convicts
Ludhiana, February 19
A PAU study has revealed that tension level, both covert and overt, is high in female convicts. They also display a high level of anxiety neurosis. Their pitiable psychological condition is also discernible given their apprehension of social rejection due to stigma for the crimes committed by them and consequently the prospects of an insecure future.

Biking for Devi darshan
Ludhiana, February 19
Mr Rajinder Gupta of Bathinda is on a pilgrimage on his bicycle for the 48th time, this time to Vaishno Devi. Talking to Ludhiana Tribune, he said, “I went to Gangotri in 1989 and returned as ‘kawaria’, bringing water of the Ganges on foot. That journey was a turning point. I decided to quit my job as peon and vowed to visit Vaishno Devi and her six sisters in the hills on my bicycle.

Storm drainage project: Mayor Nahar Singh Gill and councillor Amrit Varsha Rampal inaugurate work on a storm drainage project at the Pakhowal Road in Ludhiana on Sunday. Work on the Rs 12-lakh project was started to meet the demand of Jagjeet Nagar residents as the low-lying area used to be inundated during heavy rain. — Tribune photo by Inderjit Verma

Eight writers get awards: Awardees pose for a group photograph at a function organised by the Punjabi Sahit Akademi in Ludhiana on Sunday. Dr Jaswant Singh Beki, Des Raj Kali, Dr Joginder Rahi, Tera Singh Chan, Dr Jarnail Singh Bind, Dr Kartar Singh Suri, Dr G.S. Rial and Kailashpuri were given the Kartar Singh Dhaliwal Award. — Tribune photo by Inderjit Verma

Free eye check-up camp:  A doctor examines a patient during a free eye check-up and operation camp organised by the Sant Nirankari Mandal in Ludhiana on Sunday. At least 1,600 patients were examined and 145 of them operated upon by a team of doctors led by Dr Ramesh Mansooranwala. The patients were provided medicines and food free of cost and those who underwent surgery were given free pre-operative and post-operative care. Mr Harnam Das Johar, Minister for Education, who inaugurated the camp, announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh for the organisers. — Tribune photo: Inderjit Verma

Razia Sultana honoured: Ms Razia Sultana, Parliamentary Secretary and Chairperson of the Punjab Waqf Board, is presented the Mata Sahib Kaur Award at Phallewal village, near Mandi Ahmedgarh, on Saturday. The Guru Har Krishan Senior Secondary School, the Guru Har Krishan College for Women, the Truck Operators Union Pohir, the Jassa Singh Ahluwalia Memorial Foundation and the Phallewal village panchayat honoured her in recognition of her services in education and women empowerment. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Citizens’ body meeting:  Mr Harish Rai Dhanda, Chairman of the Bar Council of Punjab and Haryana, is felicitated at a function organised by the Ludhiana Citizens Council in Ludhiana on Saturday. Mr R. Karthikeyan, Deputy General Manager of the Punjab zone of the State Bank of India, who presided over a meeting of the council, said the bank had launched a number of easy finance schemes for customers. — A Tribune photograph

Club seminar at school:  Ms Anju Kapur, president of Inner Wheel Club Midtown, reads out details about projects undertaken by the club in Ludhiana on Sunday. The club organised a seminar at Khalsa Girls High Secondary School, Civil Lines, where students were informed about the need for personal hygiene and balanced diet. — A Tribune photograph

CRIME

Woman killed in accident
Rajpura, February 19
Kamal Bedi, a resident of Ludhiana, was killed and her husband injured seriously when their car rammed into a truck near the octroi post here this morning. The car rammed into the truck when Mr Nobel Justin Bedi, who was driving the car, lost control. The couple was on way to Faridabad from Ludhiana.

Annual function
Ludhiana, February 19
Lily Buds Pre-Nursery and Nursery School, Sham Nagar, celebrated its annual function by organising cultural programme here yesterday. Mr Arun Atri, President ,People for Common Cause (India ), an eminent social worker and saviour of the downtrodden, presided over the function. His wife, Ms Arun Atri, also graced the occasion.

Musical nite
Ludhiana, February 19
Bhanu’s Studio 69 brought some of the best performers from across the continents to Ludhiana on Saturday night. They included Veronica from London, Earl Edgar from Mumbai and Gunjit Singh from Malaysia. They performed at Satluj Club, making it one of the best musical evenings in the club.

Cost of heart valve surgery can be reduced
Ludhiana, February 19
The high cost of heart valve surgery is a major deterrent to the delivery of the life-saving treatment to over 2.5 million patients in India. The cost, however, can be reduced if the heart valve repair is performed instead of the standard heart valve replacement.

Migraine can be kept at bay
Ludhiana: Headaches are nearly universal experience with 90 per cent persons experiencing at least one episode of headache in a year while 99 per cent persons experience at least once in their lifetime. Every few weeks, many people suffer from pounding headaches, blurred vision and nausea. These are the symptoms of migraine.

215 patients examined
Jagraon, February 19
In a free sugar and heart checkup camp organised by the Rotary Club International, Jagraon, in cooperation with Dr Ashok Sharma Hospital and Nursing Home in the premises of the Red Cross Maternity Hospital.

SPORTS

Success of sports fair
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 19
Kila Raipur Rural Sports Fair, held at the Grewal Sports stadium, Kila Raipur was a success. Women not only witnessed the events but also managed those. Dressed in their traditional and colourful best they lent a festive look to it.

Rajasthani dancers perform at the concluding function of Kila Raipur games on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Athletics meet concludes
Ludhiana, February 19 The 63th annual athletics meet of the Govt College for Women concluded here on Friday. Mr Tej Parkash Singh, MLA was the chief guest. Ms Prabhjot Kaur, the Principal of the college, accorded cordial welcome to the chief guest.

S.A. Jain TMT bags trophy
Ludhiana, February 19
S.A. Jain IMT, Ambala, bagged overall trophy in ‘RIMT Rhythmz 06’ organised by the RIMT-Institute of Management and Computer Technology, here. The Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology, Mohali, secured second position.