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A robbery that never was
Ludhiana, October 15
This was a robbery that never was. The claims of an iron trader that he was robbed of Rs 11.5 lakh on October 7 have been found to be concocted by the police, as the man did not want to return the money that he had borrowed from his three friends.
Illegal colonies sans basic amenities for decades
Finally, hope dawns for residents
Ludhiana, October 15
Municipal corporation commissioner AK Sinha’s announcement at Thursday’s general house meeting that unapproved colonies would be soon included within the city’s municipal limits has come as a big relief for the thousands of people living there. At the same time the residents hope the MC will actually implement the decision as many similar promises had been made earlier, especially during election time.
When visual impairment is not seen as a setback
 Ludhiana, October 15
Accepting their visual impairment as a challenge to carve a niche for themselves in life, Khushdev Singh (36) and Ashok Kumar (37) from Patiala and Moga districts, respectively, are on a learning spree at Vocational Rehabilitation Training Centre
(VRTC), Ludhiana.
Ashok Kumar and Khushdev Singh take lessons in computers through a special talking software at the
VRTC in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Durga Ashtami celebrated with fervour
 Ludhiana, October 15
Staying away from home did not deter the spirits of Bengalis living in the city, as they performed Maha Ashtami puja here today.
The beat of drums, clash of cymbals, ringing of bells, dances before the idol of
Durga, incense wafting in the air, all form an integral part of Durga Puja.
A devotee performs pooja on the occasion of Maha Ashtami in Ludhiana on Friday.
A Tribune photograph
Burning of Stubble
Farmers seek alternative means to clear fields
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 15
Aware of harmful effects of burning of rice straw, farmers of the region have urged the state government to provide them alternative means to clear fields so that the next crop might be sowed without any delay.
Youth fest ends at Cordia College
Khamano, October 15
A three-day Punjabi University Zonal Youth Festival concluded at Cordia College, Sanghol, today.
Dr Gurmohan Singh Walia, directorate education, SGPC, was the chief guest.
Karate master gives demo to students
Ludhiana, October 15
Allen Woodman, the 5th degree black belt in karate and often referred to as a “hero in reel and real life”, become an instant hit with students of Sacred Heart Convent School as he demonstrated rare yet authentic moves of the martial art developed in Japan.
Ignited Minds’ club for students
Doraha, October 15
In order to celebrate the 79th birth anniversary of the eminent scientist and former President of India Dr APJ Abdul
Kalam, staff and students of Green Grove Public School (GGPS) inaugurated science club “Ignited Minds” on the school campus.
From Schools
Quiz
To celebrate the birthday of former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, BCM Senior Secondary School, Sector 32, Chandigarh road, organised a quiz contest “An Enlightened Vision”.
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