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Seizure of gold: Verification under way
Ludhiana, September 20
The Excise and Taxation Department is conducting a verification of the gold seized last night. The department had seized 170 kg of gold worth Rs 60 crore belonging to an upcoming jewellery house on Rani Jhansi Road.
Strike hits work at health centres
Ludhiana, September 20
Visitors to the Civil Surgeon's office had a hard time again today as the Punjab Health Department Subordinate Offices Clerical Association continued its strike.
Three more cases of dengue reported
Ludhiana, September 20
Three more patients have tested positive for dengue. They were admitted to the ESI hospital in the city today. Among them, two are male, according to the District Epidemiologist, Dr Anil Verma.
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Students of SDP College at a freshers’ party in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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3 get life term in rape-murder case
Ludhiana, September 20
Additional Sessions Judge Surinder Pal Kaur has convicted Govinda Kumar (23), Ram Bharose (23) and
Gugga, alias Baba (20 ), residents of Khanna, of raping and murdering a seven-year-old girl.
No fiscal crisis in state, says minister
Samrala, September 20
"There is no economic crisis in Punjab as is being projected by the Congress. The state government will spend Rs 15,000 crore on the development of villages and cities during the next three years," said Finance Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa while talking to mediapersons at the residence of BKU president Balvir Singh Rajewal here.
Social bodies do their bit at Chhapar Mela
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 20
NGOs, public undertakings and religious organisations emerged as major providers of public facilities to those visiting the Chhapar Mela at Guga Mari near here this year.
Besides organising community kitchen and chhabeel, the organisers arranged medical facilities for all, including devotees and officials on duty, at the event.
Volunteers serve food during the Chhapar Mela at Guga Mari. A Tribune photograph
Inclement weather plays spoilsport
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Sept 20
The inclement weather spoiled the spirits of vendors and organisers of fun rides and games during the third day of the Chhapar Mela today that witnessed a huge rush till afternoon.
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Deepak Hilori addresses a press conference after taking charge as ACP (Traffic) in Ludhiana on Friday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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Road construction in rain
Jagraon, September 20
Though the much-awaited road project in the local Grain Market started on Sunday, it soon courted a controversy. Construction work, which was postponed by the Punjab Mandi Board authorities around two months ago on the pretext of the rainy season, was carried out while it was raining.
Students attend 3-day camp at NASA
Ludhiana, September 20
A team of students of Nankana Sahib Public School (NSPS) along with Principal Harmeet Kaur Waraich visited NASA, Orlando, in USA.
I-T department team surveys two units
Ludhiana, September 20
The Income Tax Department today conducted a survey at Master Trust in the Feroze Gandhi market and at Shiva Tax Fab in Model town. The survey was held on the directions of Additional Director of Income Tax Sunil Kumar Yadav. The department checked the log books and sale-purchase books at both the places.
audited VAT returns
Traders welcome hike in limit
Ludhiana, September 20
The Punjab Excise and Taxation Department has increased the limit for audit returns to Rs 1 crore. Earlier, it was Rs 50
lakh. The increase has found favour with traders while some are of the view that the VAT returns should not be audited at all, as they already file audited income tax returns.
‘shooting’ incident
Mann seeks fair probe into case
Ludhiana, September 20
Simranjit Singh Mann, president of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), met the Commissioner of Police and sought a free and fair probe into the murderous assault on a retired assistant sub-inspector (ASI) who was shot at after four persons barged in their office at Dharampura on March 7. The ASI's son, a Youth Akali Dal leader, had a miraculous escape in the attack.
‘Nabar’ star cast visits city
Ludhiana, September 20
Star cast of award-wining Punjabi movie “Nabar” visited the city today. Actor Geetanjali Gill and Nishan Bhullar along with Tejinder
Dhir, Jasbir Singh Derewal and Ravi Sheel were here for the promotion of the movie.
Star cast and crew of upcoming Punjabi movie “Nabar” during a promotional programme in the Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
College Notes
Workshop on psychology
The department of psychology of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan campus, organised a workshop on ‘gratitude, forgiveness and judgmentalism’ today.
School Notes
Displaying creativity
The Kindergarten section of Police DAV Public School put up a vibrant display of creativity by organising fun-filled activities for the tiny tots. A harmonious blend of colouring activities, calligraphy and spoken skills which marked the day brought cheer and excitement among the children.
Ludhiana Scan
Seminar on road safety
A seminar on road safety and traffic rules was held here today at the Government College for Girls. The seminar was organised on the instructions of the Road Safety Council. Gurminder
Kaur, Principal of the college, was among those present. Sukhdev Singh told students about the importance of the traffic rules. Students were told how to keep themselves safe while walking or driving on road.
NRI woman, aide and court bailiff booked for land grab
Ludhiana, September 20
An NRI woman, his accomplices and a court bailiff have been booked in a case of fraud and land grab by the city police.
 Navjot, Sunil win bouts
Doraha, September 20
The 46th State Junior Boxing Championship organised by Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School at Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Hall, Guru Nanak National College,
Doraha, entered the second day today.
A bout under way during the State Junior Boxing Championship at Guru Nanak National College in Doraha on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Hockey meet from Oct 3
Bhaini Sahib, September 20
Satguru Jagjit Singh Yaadgari Junior Hockey Tournament will be held at Bhaini Sahib from October 3 to 6.
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After having served as the Deputy Commissioner of this district for three and a half years, Rahul Tiwari today assumed office of the Commissioner of the municipal corporation here.
