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Mobile transformer for quick fix
Ludhiana, May 23
The Model Town division of the PSEB here has introduced a fully functional 200 KVA mobile transformer for immediate restoration of power supply in case of disruption due to a fault in transformers in residential areas.
Officials said there had been instances when the power supply remained disrupted for hours when transformers got burnt or developed a snag due to overloading.
‘Kidnapped’ boy returns
Ludhiana, May 23
A 17-year-old boy of Haibowal, missing since May 19, returned home today, ending the four-day drama in which he himself made a ransom call of Rs 20 lakh to his father.
Threat from Aroosa: Shahi Imam
Ludhiana, May 23
Barely two days after the state government withdrew his security, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid here claimed that four persons in a car followed him this morning.
Addressing a press conference this afternoon, the Imam, Habib-ur-Rehmann, said he was facing threats from the ISI and Aroosa Alam, a Pakistan journalist.
Shahi Imam addresses a press conference in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Letters
Curb beggary
Children begging is a common sight in every corner of the city. Lack of education and income force these poor people into begging.
Travel agent couple
booked for fraud
Jagraon, May 23
The Raikot police has booked Jagraj Singh and his wife Beant Kaur of Bhaini Dareran for fraud.
According to information, Harwinder Singh of Burj Hari Singh came in contact with Jagraj Singh and his wife, who ran a travel agency.
Man held with 192 liquor bottles
Khamano, May 23
The Khamano police has arrested Surmukh Singh of Luhar Majra village and seized 192 bottles of liquor, meant to be sold in Chandigarh, from his house.
2 die in accident
Khanna, May 23
Two villagers riding a motorbike were killed in an accident today. They were going to sell vegetables on a scooter.
Buyers visit hosiery units for advance orders
Ludhiana, May 23
With buyers across the country visiting them much ahead of schedule, the hosiery industry has got busier at least two months in advance this time. If the trend continues, profits may jump by several crores of rupees this year too.
Rising Prices
Secondary steel producers blamed
Ludhiana, May 23
The Fastener Manufacturers Association of India today blamed secondary steel producers for increasing prices of the material causing hardships to industry.
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Schools
Students observe biodiversity day
 Ludhiana,
May 23
Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School, Sherpur, celebrated World
Biodiversity Day on the school premises today. The theme of the programme was
“Sustainable Agriculture”. The programme started with the inauguration of a
plant nursery in the school by Pradeep Kapoor, district science supervisor, who
was the chief guest.
GO GREEN: Students of Spring Dale Public School at a rally organised to celebrate biodiversity day in
Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
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