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Uniform Fee
Pvt colleges say it’s not feasible
Ludhiana, June 17
In the wake of Panjab University deliberations for a common fee structure in affiliated colleges, private colleges in the city have expressed their helplessness in making the move practicable on ground under the current financial conditions.
Chaos rules as candidates rush to file papers
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 17
The last day of filing nominations for the municipal council elections being preceded by two holidays, officials had a tough time in handling candidates and their supporters today.
Supporters of a candidate march towards the office of returning officer in Ahmedgarh on Tuesday.
— Photo by Mahesh Sharma
Flooding: Admn fails to budge
Ludhiana, June 17
Two days after Baniewal village, near here, was flooded and 150 acre of agricultural land was under water, no operation was launched by the district administration to help farmers drain out water.
MC razes jhuggis
Ludhiana, June 17
A demolition squad of the municipal corporation removed jhuggis near Rockman factory here today.
A demolition drive in progress near
Rockman factory in Ludhiana on
Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph
Seizure of explosives
Police carries out search
Ludhiana, June 17
The police carried out a search operation in crowded and religious places and
vital installations throughout the day after 24.5 kg explosives were seized in
Jagraon.
Euro 2008
Cable operators restrained from telecast
Ludhiana, June 17
The Delhi High Court has ordered in favour of ESPN STAR Sports (ESPN) in its suit for permanent injunction filed against cable operators across the country against unauthorised broadcast of the ongoing UEFA Euro Football Tournament 2008 (TM) and the forthcoming Asia Cup-2008 starting later this month.
Speaking Out
‘Hike not fair’
Cable companies are asking subscribers to pay Rs 250 as monthly charges
to their operators. While companies say they have taken the decision to ensure smooth revenue inflow, the move has caused resentment among residents. Shveta Pathak talks to a few of them to find out what they have
to say about the hike.
Man conned out of Rs 2.5 lakh
Khanna, June 17
A Khanna resident was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh in cash by an unidentified person at the local State Bank of Patiala branch here today.
Man kidnapped, robbed
Ludhiana, June 17
A resident of Kanganwal village has alleged that three persons riding a bike kidnapped him after forcibly stopping his car.
1 killed in mishap
Khanna, June 17
An unidentified man was killed in an accident near Bhattian village in
Khanna. The victim was on his moped, which was hit by a speeding bus. He died on the spot.
— TNS
From Schools
Summer camp ends with
variety programme
Ludhiana, June 17
A 15-day long summer camp organised at BCM Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh road, concluded here today.
Students of Kiddies Paradise perform bhangra during a talent hunt competition in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
— A Tribune photograph
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