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18-year-old kidnapped,
Rs 50 lakh demanded
Ludhiana, May 4
A 18- year-old boy has been kidnapped from Basant Avenue area near the Dugri Dhandra road here today. The boy has been identified as Sachin Gupta, a BCom first year student of GGN Khalsa College. The incident took place at around 8.30 pm here this evening when Sachin was washing his car.
‘Tantrik’ booked for duping 2 of
Rs 6.15 lakh
Ludhiana, May 4
The Division No 2 police has booked a tantrik for duping two brothers of Rs 6.15
lakh. The accused has been identified as Babbal Chowdhary, a resident of Jassian. Babbal was caught by the police here last evening and some cash was also recovered from him.
ACP Ramneesh Chaudhary (right) shows the articles seized from the “tantrik” in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
DRO submits inquiry report to DC
Ludhiana, May 4
The District Revenue Officer, Balraj Kaur, has submitted her detailed report on the ownership of Hub (the restaurant-cum-pub at Ghumar Mandi, which was embroiled in controversies a few months ago) to the Deputy Commissioner, Rahul Tiwari.
Passengers putting their lives at risk
Ludhiana, May 4
It has become a routine affair for the railway passengers to board the trains from the other side of the platform. Ironically, the dangerous practice continues right under the nose of the railway authorities.
However, the railway authorities said that they regularly conducted checks, but it was observed that the passengers at the railway station did this on the arrival of an overcrowded train.
Passengers board a train from the opposite side of the platform at the Ludhiana railway station. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Both groups in dock
Ludhiana, May 4
Two days after the PAU students and realtor had a midnight face-off which further led to indiscriminate firing into the air, the police today registered a case against both the groups.
Road contractor redresses commuters’ grievance
Ludhiana, May 4
A few days after The Tribune highlighted commuters' grievance regarding the Sidhwan Canal expressway on the Pakhowal Road, the contractor has opened the road properly for smooth flow of the traffic. Earlier, the contractor had provided just a few feet wide opening on the Pakhowal Road towards Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar.
Congress announces candidates from
Doraha Zone
Doraha, May 4
The Congress today released a list of its candidates for Zila Parishad and Block Samiti elections from Doraha block.
Road show organised to spread awareness against social evils
Jagraon, May 4
The Supreme Welfare Society, Jagraon, organised a road show here today to create awareness against social evils among public. The road show started from Geeta Bhawan in the morning. Jagraon MLA SR Kaler, accompanied by former Jagraon MLA Bhag Singh Mallha, flagged off the expedition.
Residents burn effigy of Pak govt over Sarabjit's death
Jagraon, May 4
Several residents of Jagraon burnt an effigy of the Pakistan government to protest against the attack and the subsequent death of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in the neighbouring country.
Leopard may be a tame
one, say wildlife officials
Ludhiana, May 4
A day after a strayed leopard attacked two persons at a farmhouse in Sangowal village, it has come to the light that the wild cat might be a tamed animal.
The forest officials have also not ruled out the possibility. District Forrest Officer
(DFO) Daljit Singh Brar said, "I have spoken to the wildlife officers in the Chattbir Zoo this morning. The leopard, which was caught yesterday, is fine and healthy. The wildlife officers have suspected that the behaviour of the cat is similar to that of a tamed animal."
A rescue operation in progress at a farmhouse at Sangowal village of Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
PAU employees in a fix over election duty
Ludhiana, May 4
Employees of Punjab Agricultural University, who are serving as block level officers (BLOs), are annoyed over the new orders about the election duties by the district election officer. According to the employees, the cadre, which is working as BLOs, has been deputed for the the Zila Parishad elections.
Ryan School: Parents oppose hike in fee
Ludhiana, May 4
Parents of Durgi Ryan School's students had heated arguments with the principal over increase in the fee structure and non-affiliation of the school with the CBSE.
School holds debate
Ludhiana, May 4
A programme to advocate sustained management of natural resources, 'Aqua Co-op 2013', was organised at Guru Nanak Public School. A debate on the topic 'Can inter-state water issues in India be resolved by co-operation and integrated water management?' was conducted.
KVM School declares holiday to solve row with class IV employees
Ludhiana, May 4
When students of KVM School reached their school today, they were surprised to know that the school authorities had declared a holiday for the day. The decision was taken as the management wanted to solve their row with class IV employees, which started four days ago.
Employees of KVM School stage a protest in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Clash in exam dates leaves students worried
Ludhiana, May 4
Students of MCom have been left worried as their examination date is clashing with one of the company secretary examinations, to be held on June 3. The date sheet was announced by Panjab University, Chandigarh, yesterday . Several students from different colleges are appearing for both the examinations.
One booked for abetment to suicide
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 4
The Dehlon police has booked a youth of Gopal Pur village in Ludhiana district for allegedly abetting a girl of his village to commit suicide. The victim consumed some insecticide shortly after the accused threatened to shoot her and performed obscene act with her when she was alone with her mother at her home last evening.
Crime briefs
Games for physically challenged
Ludhiana, May 4
"I always enjoy participating in competitions as it makes me stronger. Today, I am very happy to participate in these games," said
Sandip, a 14-year-old physically challenged students, who took part in the Viklang Khed
Mela, held for physically challenged children at Ramgarhia School here today.
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In a gruesome broad daylight robbery, armed assailant barged into a house in the Bazigar Basti area and killed a 50-year-old woman here today. They fled with Rs 1.25 lakh that was lying in the house.