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Arun’s murder case take a U-turn
Ludhiana, October 16
The murder case of Arun Gupta (22), who was stabbed to death by his employees in Chamkaur Sahib on Friday night, has taken a U-turn as the family slammed the police claim that motive behind the murder was money as the accused had fled with cash worth Rs 4 lakh.
Speeding tanker mows down 4
 Mandi
Ahmedgarh, October 16
Relaxation under the shadow of a Banyan tree proved disastrous for four labourer
families of Pakhowal village in the Ludhiana district. The breadwinners of these
four families were mowed down to death by a speeding tanker after its driver
lost control over the vehicle while maneuvering a curve on the village road.
A tanker overturned after hitting labourers relaxing under a Banyan tree on the Pakhowal-Leelan road. A Tribune photograph
Living to fullest after joint replacement
Ludhiana, October 16
Two years ago, walking smoothly was an uphill task for Mohali resident Preetam
Kaur (64) as her right knee was swollen.
Seechewal pulls up PPCB
 Ludhiana, October 16
Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal has said it is shameful that the Punjab Pollution Control Board
(PPCB) is debating whether the World Health Organisation (WHO) report, stating that Ludhiana is the most polluted city in the country, is right or not.
Dr Gurnek Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (fourth from left), releases the book “Karamyogi Sant Balbir Singh Ji Seechewal” in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Another amendment irks industrialists
Ludhiana, October 16
The sale and purchase wing of the excise and taxation department, Punjab, has once again irked industrialists and traders by once again changing the filing of VAT returns.
Dengue fountain(head) of all problems
Ludhiana, October 16
Even though the dengue has spread its tentacles and a few have died due to it, the municipal corporation seems to be less concerned about the health of city residents. A few fountains in the city, which not been cleaned for months together, have become a breeding grounds for aedes mosquitoes to multiply.
112 selected in dance semis
 Ludhiana, October 16
112 participants were selected in the first round semi-finals of "Chance For Dance” here today. The participants had to go through rigorous training.
Little kids participate in the ‘Chance For Dance’ semifinals in Ludhiana on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Dream turn sour for 2
Ludhiana, October 16
Travel agents allegedly duped two youths identified as Harish and Bikram for lakhs of rupees. The duo’s dream of settling abroad not only got shattered, but they also lost their hard earned money.
Poll duties as per grade: CEO
Doraha, October 16
The Chief Electoral Officer of Punjab has instructed all District Election Officers to keep in mind the pay scale, seniority and status of the staff while assigning them the duties in the coming elections.
He makes hay out of waste
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 16
For rag picker Ravi and his sister, who feel proud in supporting their parents besides contributing in environment conservation, festival season means extra bucks.
Artists showcase work at Artmosphere Gallery
 Ludhiana, October 16
Three young artists from the city, held a three-day exhibition to demonstrate their artwork at Atmosphere Gallery from October 15 to 17.
Poet Surjit Patar at an art exhibition organised at the Artmosphere Gallery in Ludhiana on Sunday. photo: inderjeet verma
Action against Mandi Board supervisor
Jagraon, October 16
A delegation of the Lok Bhalai Party (LBP) met SDM Isha Kalia at her office here yesterday and handed over a complaint against a Mandi Board supervisor, who had refused to procure the paddy crop of a farmer, Boota Singh, also president of the kisan wing of the party, allegedly due to political vendetta.
PAU signs MoU with Swiss company
Ludhiana, October 16
Punjab Agricultural University and a Multinational Swiss Company,
Syngenta, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen research and extension
programmes.
Solid waste management rocks Dalit mahapanchayat
Ludhiana, October 16
The issue regarding contract of solid waste management being given to private companies in the state remained heavy during the seminar organised by Dalit Maha Panchayat at Panjab University Extension Library, here today. Capt Amarinder Singh, accompanied by other Dalit leaders attended the occasion.
Doraha college organises extension lectures
Doraha, October 16
More than 500 students of BCom, BBA and MCom attended the extension lectures organised by the Commerce and Business Administration Club of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha here today.
Theatrical presentation at Malwa college
Ludhiana October 16
A programme on teaching through theatrical presentation was organised at Malwa Central College of Education for Women, Civil Lines. The troupe 'People art theatre, Lehra Gaga' performed the show.
NSS camp concludes
Samrala, October 16
The NSS unit of GGS College for Women, Jhar Sahib, organised a seven-day NSS camp at Hambowal Bet village on education, literacy and legal awareness.
Security on NH-1 up
Ludhiana, October 16
Security has been tightened on National Highway 1 following intelligence reports that terrorists used this route for the RDX-laden car that was found abandoned at Ambala.
Man held with drugs at school
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 16
The police has arrested a courier of a gang involved in the supply of drugs and narcotics to students of schools and colleges here and in surrounding areas.
Unidentified man run over by train
Phillaur, October 16
An unidentified middle-aged person was run over by a speeding train near Bhattian village on the Ludhiana-Goraya rail section last night. The railway police has sent the dead body to local civil hospital for post-mortem examination.
8 booked for gangrape
Ludhiana, October 16
Eight persons have been booked for abducting, gangraping and creating an MMS of a woman.
Legal notice to mandi board secy
Jagraon, October 16
Universal Human Rights Organisation general secretary and RTI activist Iqbal Singh
Rasoolpur, along with residents of 12 villages connected through the Jagraon-Mallha link road, has sent a legal notice to the Punjab Mandi Board secretary through the local
SDM. A delegation of residents of these villages met SDM Isha Kalia and submitted a notice, to be sent to the Punjab Mandi Board
secretary.
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