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Squall wreaks havoc in city
Claims two lives; disrupts water, power supply
Ludhiana, May 9
Two persons died and several were injured due to building collapses. Goods worth crores were also gutted in fires resulting from short circuits following the squall that threw life out of gear.

An electricity pole that fell following a squall in Ludhiana on Monday night; and (right) a tree that got uprooted on the PAU campus. — Photos by Inderjit Verma

Power to be restored within 2 days
Ludhiana, May 9
Despite employees of the PSEB working continuously since last night to restore electric supply, it would take them at least two days to restore it to all areas.

Dullo inaugurates gaushala on controversial land
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 9
The president of the Punjab State Congress Committee has found himself in the midst of a controversy with a youth of Khera village, adjoining the local town, accusing the organisers of a gaushala and a religious place of trying to grab a piece of land belonging to him by getting a foundation stone laid by the president of PPCC on Sunday.

Halwara airport: farmers launch protest

Ludhiana, May 9 Farmers from Halwara and other surrounding villages, near here, today launched a movement against the proposed land acquisition for the international airport coming up there. The farmers staged a demonstration in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office to register their protest. A kisan leader addresses dharna at the mini secretariat in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Tenant’s appeal against eviction dismissed
Ludhiana, May 9
The court of Additional District Judge, Mr Sanjiv Berry has dismissed the appeal filed by the former officer of Central Bank of India, Mr R.K. Bhatia, against the eviction order passed by the lower court.

COMMUNITY

Residents oppose land acquisition
Ludhiana, May 9
The scheme of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust of developing residential colonies is in the dock with the residents of the areas raising a protest and threatening that they would not allow the trust to do so.

No differences with Ravi Inder, says Chandumajra
Ludhiana, May 9
Asserting that there was a broad consensus over the constitution of the Panthic Front, the Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) president, Mr Prem Singh Chandumajra, today said he had no differences with Mr Ravi Inder Singh.

Nehru’s death anniversary observed
Ludhiana, May 9
The Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust commemorated the 42nd death anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru here today. A function was organised at the kender's Panday auditorium on this occasion.

Promise on power exemption to be fulfilled
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 9
Mr Shamsher Singh Dullo, president, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee, has said the credentials of the candidates and their chances of winning the elections will be the main considerations in the coming Assembly elections.

Pensioners rue AG office’s apathy 
Ludhiana, May 9
Pensioners across the state are sore at the working of the Accountant-General Punjab's Office in Chandigarh.

Seminar on higher education held
Ludhiana, May 9
A seminar on “Quality Enhancement in Higher Education: A National Challenge,” sponsored by the NAAC, was organised at Khalsa College for Women here today.

Students protest against opening of liquor shop

Ludhiana, May 9 Students of Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College, along with activists of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) today, staged a demonstration against the opening of a liquor shop in front of the college building. Students of Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College hold a demonstration at mini secretariat in protest against the opening of a liquor shop near the college in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by IV

Sarika gets 42nd rank in civil services exam
Ludhiana, May 9
Dr Sarika Mohan has secured the 42nd rank in the All-India Civil Services Examination. She was selected for and joined the IRS last year and is undergoing training as Assistant Commissioner Income Tax at the National Institute of Direct Taxes at Nagpur.

NCC cadets take pledge to help AIDS orphans

Ludhiana, May 9 NCC cadets of 1 Punjab R & V Sqn NCC took a pledge to lend assistance to the AIDS orphans and to provide them with needed resources for survival. Lt Col K. Atri, Commanding Officer, 1 Pb R&V Sqn NCC, flanked by Dr K.S.Roy, Dean, College of Veterinary Science, and Dr Jand lead a candlelight procession to mark World AIDS Orphans Day in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Poster making contest

100 donate blood for thalassaemics
Ludhiana, May 9
To mark International Thalassaemia Day and International Red Cross Day, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital held its 7th annual medicos voluntary blood donation camp here yesterday.

SPORTS

38 probables selected for Pandove trophy
Ludhiana, May 9
Thirtyeight boys (u-19 years) were selected for the regional coaching centre being run by the Ludhiana District Cricket Association under the aegis of the Punjab Cricket Association here at Arya College ground.

Baba Lodhiana Academy lads win basketball title

Ludhiana, May 9 The Baba Lodhiana Academy, Ludhiana, beat Bathinda 76-57 to win the title in the boys’ section of the 57th Junior Punjab State Basketball Championship, which concluded at Nawanshahr on Sunday. The members of the Baba Lodhiana Academy team, which won the title in the boys’ section of the 57th Junior Punjab State Basketball Championship at Nawanshahr on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

ADMINISTRATION

176 autorickshaws challaned 
Ludhiana, May 9
Adopting a tough line against the illegal plying of autorickshaws in the city, the traffic police and the District Transport Officer today set up nakas to challan these vehicles in various parts of the city.