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Sales tax evasion worth lakhs detected
Ludhiana, October 12
Excise and sales tax evasion worth lakhs and illegal and unaccounted stock amounting to crores of rupees was recovered by the Department of Excise and Sales Tax after conducting a raid on a Chinese toy shop in the Field Ganj area here today.

8 injured in violence at Nanaksar dera
Siahar, (Payal), October 12
The four-day-long tension between the rival groups at Sant Meehan Singh Nanaksar Thath here took a violent turn late last night when eight persons were injured in a clash between supporters of the warring groups and firing by the police.

A damaged bus at Nanaksar Thath in Siahar village after Saturday night’s violent incidents. — A Tribune photograph

CBI inquiry sought into land scam
Ludhiana, October 12
The controversy surrounding the infamous Kulliewal land scam involving crores of rupees fails to die down with the complainant in the case writing to the Union Home Ministry to initiate a CBI inquiry into the matter.

Inquiry into  beating case begins
Ludhiana, October 12
The magisterial inquiry into the “VIP sons versus police controversy” began today with the inquiry officer, Mr Malwinder Singh Jaggi, recording statements of Vivek Chabhra and suspended cop, Sandeep Wadhera.

Artistes exhibit Bharat Natyam finesse

Ludhiana, October 12 A number of Bharat Natyam performances marked the evening at Guru Nanak Bhavan, courtesy the Nritya Bharati — a school dedicated to teaching of Bharatnatyam, here yesterday. The city residents witnessed girls as young as four years to 16 years perform different pieces of the dance. Students of the Nritya Bharati perform Bharat Natyam at the Guru Nanak Bhavan in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

COMMUNITY

Widows given monthly rations
Ludhiana, October 12
About 651 needy widows got their free monthly rations at the Shree Gyan Sthal Mandir Sabha (regd) here today. The 40 important items for running the household were provided to them.

Girls get mehndi applied for Karva Chauth in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Rs 2 lakh for Valmiki dharamshala
Amloh, October 12
The SGPC Chief, Mr Gurcharan Singh Tohra, yesterday announced a grant of Rs 2 lakh out of his development fund to the Valmiki Sabha for the construction of a dharamshala here. He was here to attend a function organised by the sabha as part of the birth anniversary celebrations of Maharishi Valmiki.

Police marries off Dalit couple
Ludhiana, October 12
The Jagraon police and the civil administration today organised the marriage of a Dalit couple in a gurdwara at Narangwal village amidst tight security. The village was turned into a fortress for fear of any violence by Jat community.

Two marriages solemnised
Ludhiana, October 12
The marriage of two poor girls were solemnised at Gurdwara Deep Nagar, here this afternoon. The Maa Bhagwati Club, the Mahila Yog Sansthan, Rakh Bagh, and the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Shivaji branch, arranged funds for their marriage.

CRIME

Man found murdered
Ludhiana, October 12
A man in his early thirties was found murdered in the Mattewara jungle last evening. The body was spotted by forest guard Gurcharan Singh, who was traversing the forest area along with a watchman. The Koom Kalan police has sent the body for post-mortem and registered a case under Section 302 of the IPC.

Man killed by woman’s relatives
Ludhiana, October 12
A resident of Salem Tabri here was murdered allegedly by two persons, who suspected him of having illicit relationship with their relative. The two men have been arrested.

Toppers awarded at farewell function
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 12
Professional batches of 1999-2000 and management of the Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh, organised a farewell party to their seniors of on Friday. Mr A.A. Sekhon, Registrar, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Faridkot, was the chief guest.

91 students receive financial help
Ludhiana, October 12
A function was organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Sarabha and Tagore branches, at Geetanjali Ladies Club, here today. As many as 53 college students and 38 students of Class XI and XII were given aid worth Rs 1.01 lakh.

CULTURE

‘Mirch Masala’ entertains audience
Ludhiana, October 12
Art Theatre, Ludhiana, presented a comedy play ‘Mirch Masala’ at open air theatre of Punjabi Bhavan, Ludhiana, in collaboration with Punjabi Sahiting Akademi, last evening. It was directed by H.S. Randhawa.

A play, “Mirch Masala”, being staged at Punjabi Bhavan, Ludhiana, on Saturday.

Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi during a performance in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Tribune photographs

Stress on latest technology for surgeons
Ludhiana, October 12
“In the new era of high-tech surgery there has been exciting technological developments in the recent past, which has made a major impact on surgical sciences.

Prof Adarash Chaudhary, Senior Consultant, G.B. Panth Hospital, New Delhi, delivers a lecture; and (right) participants at the Mid-Term CME — 2003 held in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo Inderjit Verma

SPORTS

Jalandhar boys retain cricket title

Ludhiana, October 12 In a nail-biting finish, holders Jalandhar prevailed over Chandigarh by four wickets to retain the title in the third Punjab State Cricket Tournament for the Deaf and Dumb, which concluded at the Punjab Agricultural University ground here today. Jubilant players of the Jalandhar team that beat Chandigarh to retain the title in the Third Punjab State Cricket Tournament for Deaf and Dumb in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph