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Monday, September 2, 2002, Chandigarh, India

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BEGGING RACKET
Victim’s parents disappear
Ludhiana, September 1
In a new twist to the alleged begging racket in the region, parents of the victim, Aman, who live in Kirpal Nagar area of this city, have disappeared under mysterious circumstances.

Two-day remand for accused

Cake cut as Krishna arrives
Ludhiana, September 1
Janmashtami was celebrated with religious fervour in various temples here and around close to midnight yesterday and the hectic activity continued till early today. The day began with offerings and prayers.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRISHNA: Some modern devotees cut a cake to celebrate Janmashtami in Ludhiana on Saturday.
— Photos Pradeep Tewari

EARLIER STORIES

	Decks cleared for solid waste project September 1, 2002
	Boy kidnapped, beaten up, thrown from train August 31, 2002
	Agitating mob lathi-charged August 30, 2002
	Cop suspended for extorting money from bus passenger August 29, 2002
	Seven booked for assault after 16 months August 28, 2002
	When celebrations ended in mourning August 27, 2002
	Noormehlia followers not allowed to hold ‘samagam’ August 26, 2002
	Notices to polluting units August 25, 2002
	Holy swindler’s dream run ends August 24, 2002
	Minor abducted, forcibly married and raped August 23, 2002

Mysterious disease in buffaloes remains unidentified
Ludhiana, September 1
Experts from the district Veterinary Department today visited villages near Samrala where some buffaloes had died due to a ‘mysterious’ disease. The cause of mortality, however, could not be ascertained as reports of the blood and fodder samples were yet to be received.

Rationalists dare baba to prove claim
Ahmedgarh, September 1
The Taraksheel Society of Punjab has challenged the claim of a self-proclaimed saint of Shaheed Sukhdev Singh Nagar here that he can treat all ailments by giving amulets and ash to patients. The society will hold a stage in front of his dera on September 4, where it will give him Rs 1 lakh if he proves his claims in public.

Children enthral at dance competition

Ludhiana, September 1
As many as 100 contestants participated in the individual dance competition organised by the Love Dale Club at Students’ Home, PAU today. Mrs Bhullar, incharge of cultural activities at DAV Public School, and Mr Suresh, classical dance teacher from Sacred Heart Convent School, were the judges. Mr Arora, Managing Director of Win Cable was the guest of honour at the function.
Little beauties at a dance competition in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

BJP’s questionnaire for CM
Ludhiana, September 1
The BJP has released a list of 10 questions addressed to the Punjab Chief Minister on various issues seeking his reply which will mirror the functioning if his six-month-old government.

Amarinder launches plantation drive
Ludhiana, September 1
The Punjab Government has chalked out a comprehensive plan to launch massive afforestation drive in the state. Two crore saplings will be planted in the state on government and private land in the current year under this plan.

Municipal workers threaten stir

Threading a needle 384 times
Ludhiana, September 1
Pawan Kumar Kailey, a tailor of Gorayan, has many unique creations to his credit. This time he has succeeded in cutting of a 13” x 13” piece of cloth in such a manner that when opened, its strips can go around a truck and even over a 5’-5” man standing atop it.

EDUCATION

HAMARA SCHOOL
GURU RAM DASS ACADEMY
A synthesis of tradition and modernism

Located on Humbran Road on the outskirts of Ludhiana, Guru Ram Das Academy is a school with a difference. Spread over an area of 50 acres, the school offers everything that a child can ask for: sound education together with the best of sports: boating, horse riding, swimming, cricket, football, hockey, skating, table tennis, lawn tennis, badminton and basketball.
Greenery dominates the campus of GRD Academy. — Photo Pradeep Tewari

‘Education is the first casualty...’
Principal J.S.Dugal has remained Principal of Thai Sikh International School, Bangkok, affiliated to the University of London. He came to Ludhiana 1999 when he was appointed principal of G.R.D. Academy.

On Indian Education System

On discipline

On Religious education

On synthesis of tradition and modernism

Poems by students

SPORTS

PAU school enter semifinals
Ludhiana, September 1
Government Model Senior Secondary School, Punjab Agricultural University, scored an easy 98-run victory over GGN School to enter the semifinal of the Ludhiana District Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys u-19 (Zone I- PAU ) being played at the PAU ground here today.