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Indo-USAID joint project  for slum development
Ludhiana, September 4
The two-year action plan, under the Indo-USAID joint project, aimed at improving access of services to urban poor in the city is all set to be implemented. The preliminary work of identification, survey, mapping and creating a data base has been done, said Mr Billy Corbett of the City Alliance and team leader of a USAID group and its Indian partners, who were here to interact with the top brass of the Municipal Corporation.

I’m fake, confesses baba
Ahmedgarh, September 4
A self-proclaimed saint today confessed that he had been fooling people by claiming that he could treat all ailments by giving amulets and ash to patients.

Contestants for the Miss Punjaban title await their turn to compete in a competition organised in the Government College for Women, Ludhiana, on Wednesday. — Photo Pradeep Tewari

City waits for ‘Guru of Joy’
Ludhiana, September 4
Sri Ravi Shankar, head of the Art of Living Foundation, is visiting the city on September 7 and 8. Several functions have been organised by members of the foundation for these two days.

Students condemn new education policy
Ludhiana, September 4
A delegation of the Diet Students Welfare Association, Punjab, met the Education Minister, Mr Khushal Behl, this morning and discussed the new education policy with him. The delegation strongly criticised the policy. Mr Behl listened to their problems and said the policy would be reviewed.

COMMUNITY

READERS WRITE
Declining education system in Punjab
I have read an advertisement in a national newspaper dated 29-8-2002 inserted by Government of India, Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, New Delhi, regarding ‘First Computer Literacy Excellence Awards for Schools 2002’. This list includes 21 state level awardees. His Excellency, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India, will distribute the awards.

Gender bias continues

Green Park on way to destruction

Bibi wants youth to shun drugs Ludhiana, September 4 Former SGPC chief Bibi Jagir Kaur today exhorted the youth to stay away from drugs and work towards the betterment of society at a meeting of Akali workers here today. She also told them to ensure mass participation in the statewide protest rallies on September 11.

CRIME

32 bottles of liquor seized; 3 held
Sahnewal, September 4
The Sahnewal police has seized 32 bottles of illicit liquor and registered cases under Sections 61, 1 and 14 of the Excise Act against three persons. It seized 15 bottles of liquor from a man called Bablu Kumar of Uttar Pradesh, who was caught at a Ramgarh village checkpoint.

Teachers ignored for awards protest
Ahmedgarh, September 4
The State Awardee Teachers Union of Punjab has criticised the state Education Department for not considering the names of four teachers, recommended by a selection committee of Sangrur district, for the state and national awards to be given on Teachers Day on September 5.

To teacher, with love Ludhiana, September 4 Tomorrow, September 5, is Teachers' Day. To pay homage to the great philosopher, teacher and former President, Dr Radha Krishnan, his birthday is dedicated to teachers of the countries. G.N.I.P. School, Model Town, celebrated Teachers' Day today and students organised a function on the occasion. Students of Everest Public School, Ludhiana, celebrate Teachers' Day on Wednesday. — IV

COURTS

Murder accused acquitted
Ludhiana, September 4
Mr Justice V.B. Handa, Sessions Judge of Ludhiana, has acquitted a man named Harjinder Singh of Basti Abdullapura of the charge of killing a girl named Pooja of Muradpura. The allegation against him could not be proved, as there was no eyewitness.

Training workshop for physically challenged

Ludhiana, September 4 In order to explore new avenues for the physically challenged in the industrial sector a three-day workshop is being organised at the central tool room (CTR) here. A number of representatives from the industry and from among the physically challenged are attending the work shop which started here today. Dr Mohan Verghese, Principal, Christian Medical College and Hospital, presides over a workshop on ‘Vocational possibilities and avenues for physically-challenged persons’, organised at the Central Tool Room, Ludhiana, on Wednesday. — IV

IAP organises quiz on child health
Ludhiana, September 4
Divisional rounds of the 15th undergraduate paediatric quiz and the 5th Neonatology PG quiz, organised by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), under the aegis of the National Neonatology Forum , was conducted by the Department of Paediatrics, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, today.

SPORTS

KVM school win cricket title
Ludhiana, September 4
A whirlwind innings of 71 runs off 64 balls by Bharat helped Kundan Vidya Mandir Senior Senior Secondary School to script an easy victory by 136 runs over Sargodha National Public School in the final of the Ludhiana District Inter-Schools (u-14) Zone I (PAU) Cricket Tournament played at the PAU Government Model Senior Secondary School ground here yesterday.

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Affix reflectors, says DM
Ludhiana, September 4
The DM has directed all the cycle, two-wheeler, rickshaw-pullers and horse cart owners to get reflectors affixed on the rear of their vehicles to prevent accidents. According to a communique from his office, it is a mandatory provision as per the municipal corporation bylaws and all vehicle owners will be responsible for getting the needful done in this context.