The Tribune, Chandigarh, India

Thursday, October 12, 2000,
Chandigarh, India

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War of succession in Gurdwara Nanaksar
JAGRAON (Ludhiana), Oct 11 — A deceptive calm prevails in Gurdwara Nanaksar, one of the oldest shrines in the area, as rival factions continue to be engaged in a war of succession and supremacy.

A view of Gurdwara Nanaksar in Jagraon where a war of succession is going on between two rival groups.

Plan to check pollution gathers dust
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — Does the government make plans and projects just to raise hopes among masses or is it really serious about implementing them? Well, the former seems to be the case with a time-targeted action plan for combating pollution in the city.

Move on water cut draws flak
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — The proposed slashing of water supply in the city by the Municipal Corporation has drawn a flak from residents and a large number of groups of residents, welfare associations, including representatives of trade and industry, which they described was totally uncalled for and based on 'misplaced belief' of the civic administration.

EARLIER STORIES

	Police closes in on Satyam Info October 11, 2000
	Special team arrives to probe dengue October 10, 2000
	City investors taken for a ride October 9, 2000
	Gaiety, fervour mark Dasehra celebrations October 8, 2000
	Dengue spreads while MC, Health Dept sleep October 7, 2000
	Crackdown on units stealing power October 6, 2000
	Star TV channels go off air October 5, 2000
	PAU staff allege improper PF account maintenance October 4, 2000
	Mela mafia active under police protection October 3, 2000
	Providential escape for 1,000 guests as marriage palace catches fire October 2, 2000

Central health team returns
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — The five-member central team which stayed here for a few days returned to Delhi today after collecting samples from the areas from where dengue cases were reported.

Economy measures to face petro hike
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — The recent hike in prices of petroleum products has once again awakened the memories of oil crisis that had shattered the economies of developing as well as developed countries in the seventies.

Woman commits suicide; in-laws held
MACHHIWARA, Oct 11 — Mrs Angrej Kaur Gejo (28), wife of Mr Mohan Singh, set herself afire after a clash with her in-laws yesterday in Mand Jharaudi village. She died on the way to the local Civil Hospital.

Congressmen burn Badal's effigy
JAGRAON (Ludhiana), Oct 11— Congress workers led by the state president Capt Amarinder Singh yesterday burnt the effigy of Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, in the grain market here,in protest against the failure of various government agencies to purchase paddy from the farmers.

COMMUNITY

Call to farmers to observe ‘black day’
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — Eight Opposition parties and a faction of the Bharatiya Kisan Union have given a call to the farmers of the state to observe a black day on October 14 to lodge their protest against failure of the government agencies to purchase paddy and other ‘anti-farmer and anti-people policies’ of both the union and the state governments.

Market to get a face-lift
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — The Sarabha Nagar Market will change dramatically in appearance in 2001.

PPCB to install analysers
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — The Punjab Pollution Control Board will shortly install computerised pollution analysers at select sites in the city.

Success against all odds
LUDHIANA, Oct 11— For Indira Ahluwalia, a trophy from the local gurdwara in recognition of her services to the community at large, has become her most prized possession.

Rural youths caught in drug trap
The vigour and robustness associated with rural youths may soon become a passe. Drug addiction is playing havoc with the health of youth in villages of Gujerwal, Kila Raipur, Aasi Kalan, Narangwal, Jartauli, Kalakh and Majri.

A fast that women cherish
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — “Karva Chauth”, the most cherished fast observed by women, falls on October 16. The fast is steeped in our folk lore and is observed with ethnic fervour, for the well-being of the husband.

CRIME

3 cases of gambling reported
LUDHIANA, Oct 11— With festive days round the corner, gambling in the megacity is on the rise. As many as three cases of gambling have been reported in the past 24 hours and Rs.1675 recovered.

One booked on fraud charge
LUDHIANA, October 11 — The police has booked a man for collecting bilties and Rs 6,000 from a truck driver, Harmesh Kumar, although the same was meant for Harpreet Singh. The accused, Paramjit Singh, took away the papers and the cash on October 2 and was later arrested by the police under Section 420 of the IPC on October 10.

EDUCATION

Kids show skills at exhibition
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — A two-day annual exhibition of science, art and craft, gardening, photography, audio-visuals and home science was inaugurated at Kundan Vidya Mandir here today.

Annual day at NM Jain School
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — To mark the birth anniversary of its founder late Nauhria Mal Jain annual day was celebrated at Nauhria Mal Jain Model Senior Secondary School here today.

SPORT

Khalsa school girls bag hockey title
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — Khalsa Girls Senior Secondary School brought laurels to the city by winning the Ludhiana District Senior Secondary School Under-19 Hockey Tournament which concluded yesterday at Rara Sahib. KGSSS thrashed Anand Ishwar Public School, Ahemadgarh, 6-0 in the final.

Under-16 cricket trials on Oct 13

ADMINISTRATION

Centre for pensioners to be set up
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — The Punjab Pensioners’ District Advisory Committee meeting was held on October 10 in the Mini Secretariat. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr S.K. Sandhu, presided over the meeting.

MC removes generators
LUDHIANA, Oct 11 — In a major crackdown, official of the municipal corporation removed generators from several local bus shelters in the city on Tuesday, which were being used to illuminate display boards, put up by the agency responsible for the construction and maintenance of the bus stops.