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Cooks, helpers medically ‘unfit’
Ludhiana, March 9
Cooks and helpers preparing mid-day meal for about 32,000 students are not medically fit, putting the lives of children to risk.
Children wait for mid-day meal at a school in Ludhiana. A file photo
11 hurt in car-tempo collision
Khanna, March 9
Eleven persons, including women and a minor girl, were injured in a road accident near Bhadla village near here.
MC fails to hand over possession of land
 Ludhiana, March 9
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has failed to give the possession of land for 44 shop-cum-offices
(SCOs) opposite Keys Hotel in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar to buyers.
The land where 44 SCOs are to come up at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Two held for theft at FCI godowns
Jagraon, March 9
The Jagraon police has arrested two youths wanted in a case of pilferage of rice from the godowns of the FCI at Hathur near Jagraon.
Murder case cracked
Ludhiana, March 9
The city police claimed to have solved the murder mystery of 25-year-old Anil Kumar whose body was found on the banks of the Sutlej on March 5.
Students allege bias, protest
 Jagraon, March 9
Students of the Ludhiana Group of Colleges, Chaunkiman, near Jagraon held a protest against the alleged biased approach of the college administration towards them.
Students raise slogans against the college administration at the Ludhiana Group of Colleges, Chaunkiman, near Jagraon on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
No clue about idol thieves
Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 9
After five days of a broad day light theft of two ancient idols from Adhishwar Dham, the police is still grappling in dark for clues.
Schools celebrate Maha Shivratri
Ludhiana, March 9
Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School celebrated Maha Shivratri with fervour and devotion.
Students awarded degrees at Ramgarhia Girls’ College
Ludhiana, March 9
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said the Government of India had taken concrete steps to ensure the safety and dignity of women, but the efforts could yield better results only with the active support of the society.
Students in a jubilant mood after the annual convocation ceremony at Ramgarhia Girls’ College; and (right) girls dance during a farewell party at the Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women
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Police looks for ‘abducted’ woman, minor children
Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 9
The Bihar Police and the local police force have joined hands for a coordinated operation to rescue a woman and her two minor sons who were allegedly abducted around six months back by her paramour from Siura Mushari village of Samatipur district in Bihar.
Delegation meets Union Minister
Ludhiana, March 9
A delegation of the United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association met Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Manish Tewari today.
Industry demands body to rehabilitate sick units
Ludhiana, March 9
The industry has demanded that an organisation for the rehabilitation of sick micro and small enterprises on the lines of the Bureau of Industrial and Financial Reconstruction
(BIFR) should be set up.
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Devotees partake of prasad during a shobha yatra on the eve of Shivratri in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Material distributed for PSEB Class X exams
Ludhiana: The necessary stationery and other items for the Class X examination of the Punjab School Education Board, set to begin on March 12, were disbursed from Government Senior Secondary School for Boys, Jawahar Nagar Camp, on Saturday.
Misuse of smart phones rampant
Ludhiana, March 9
Smart phones with applications, including BBM, Whatsapp and Facebook have certainly made youngsters' lives 'very interesting'.
Govt fails to keep its promise
Ludhiana, March 9
The Punjab Government has failed to fulfil its promise of regularising sports coaches even after five years of their recruitment.
Swiss truffles, Hungarian goulash on palate
Ludhiana, March 9
Tickling the taste buds of city residents, a number of restaurants are offering international cuisines.
Hike in sand prices opposed
Ludhiana, March 9
Unhappy with the hike in sand prices, the Ludhiana District Brick Kiln Owners' Association is up in arms against the state government.
Man robbed of Rs 2 lakh
Ludhiana March 9
Some unidentified motorcyclists robbed an employee of a scrap dealer of Rs 2 lakh at the Malakpur area today.
3 travel agents booked for fraud
Ludhiana, March 9
The police has booked three three travel agents, including a woman, for duping a Model Town resident of Rs 18 lakh on the pretext of sending him to the USA.
Harpreet, Ankit declared best athletes
 Ludhiana, March 9
Ankit Mehta and Harpreet Kaur proved their mettle in the boys’ and girls' sections, respectively, and were declared the best athletes in the Annual Athletics Meet of the GMT College of Education, held here today.
An athlete takes part in the annual athletics meet of the GMT College of Education,
Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Wrestling runs in his blood
Ludhiana, March 9
Rajan, a 20-year-old wrestler, is in search of a bright future. The city lad has claimed a number of titles, but his achievements are yet to be acknowledged. Rajan participated in rural wrestling championships and won several titles. He took part in the recently held state-level wrestling championship. Wrestling is in his blood as his father Gian is also a wrestler.
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