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Court orders auction of Circuit House land
Money to be distributed among litigants
Ludhiana, October 28
A city court has ordered to auction a part of the property of the local Circuit House to realise an amount of around Rs 62.13 lakh from the government, as it had failed to deposit the amount payable to certain litigants despite court orders.

Punjabi youths languish in Pakistan jails
Canada-based human rights group comes to their rescue
Ludhiana, October 28
The Human Rights Group of Canada is striving hard to secure the release of those youths who have been detained in Pakistani jails for the past many years and were being erroneously convicted without ascertaining their credentials from India.

DGP to hold inquiry into Mehta case
Ludhiana, October 28
The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has ordered an inquiry through the DGP of the commission following a complaint of false implication of three boys by the police in an attempt to murder case under the pressure and influence of the Secretary of Punjab Pardesh Congress, Mr Parminder Mehta.

Major fire in dyeing factory

Ludhiana, October 28 Stocks of polyester filament yarn and machinery worth several lakhs were destroyed in a devastating fire which broke out in a dyeing unit in Industrial Area A here today morning. A fireman tries to douse flames in a dyeing factory in Industrial Area A, Ludhiana, where a major fire broke out on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

IndusInd Bank opens branch in Dubai
Ludhiana, October 28
In an attempt to bridge the gap between the Indian commerce and industry and their counterparts in the West Asia, the technology-driven IndusInd Bank has opened its first-ever overseas office in Dubai after receiving clearance from the Central Bank of the UAE. This was disclosed here today by the bank’s branch head.

LUDHIANA CALLING This Divali, many city residents were pleasantly surprised to receive bouquets of flowers from none other than the Minister of State for Printing and Stationery, Mr Rakesh Pandey, with a personal message. The gesture has been very well received, especially by those who have been spearheading a campaign to de-commercialise the festival. ‘Cementing’ bridge Lottery boom Say cheese! Fling thing Oye Mayor...! Get facts right Cleaner Divali No celebration, this! Tall order Scary functions Card obsession Retake Rare honour Tailpiece

COMMUNITY

Rise in violence among children
Ludhiana, October 28
Sagar (not his real name), a Class VIII student from a reputed local school, recently hit his mother with a hockey stick, fracturing her left arm, because the parents had refused to buy him a mobile phone. This is not an isolate case. If the number of young children visiting the city psychiatrists is any indication, then the aggression and depression among the children in the city is definitely on the rise.

Clear encroachments, demands sangh
Ludhiana, October 28
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) has urged the Municipal Corporation (MC) to clear encroachments from Chowk Division No. 3 to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Mass marriages performed Ludhiana, October 28 “Social, religious and volunteer organisations should come forward in a big way to serve the weaker sections of society by organising mass marriages of daughters of poor people. Couples arrive for the mass marriage ceremony at Baddowal in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Vishwakarma day honour for coloniser

Ludhiana, October 28 It was a dream come true for Mr Gulshan Kumar, a prominent city coloniser and managing director of G.K. Estate and Finance Pvt Ltd, when he was presented with an appreciation award at a function organised by the Dayavan Society at the Janata Nagar chowk here. Mr Gulshan Kumar, a city coloniser, receives the appreciation award from Mr Gurchet Singh Bhullar, Minister for Irrigation, Punjab, in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Beautification of park begins

Ludhiana, October 28 Area councillor of ward No 45 Balkar Singh began the process of beautification of the park and the parking lot in Kitchlu Nagar Market here today. The work would be completed at an estimated cost of Rs 14 lakh. Under the said project, the park and the parking lot would be landscaped, grills and fountain would be put up in the park and fresh coat of paint would be applied. Councillor of Ward No. 45 Balkar Singh inaugurates the work for the beautification of park and parking lot at the Kithchlu Nagar market in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Dhanwantri Jayanti celebrations
Ludhiana, October 28
Dhan-trayodashi was celebrated by a local ayurvedic drugs manufacturing company at Dhanwantri temple situated on its factory premises on Friday. The programme started in the morning with the offering of prayers by 108 families. It was followed by ved mantra chanting by seven pandits. Havan and aarti were also performed. The programme was attended by a number of persons and ayurvedic physicians, including 15 devotees from the Netherlands.

Jewellery exhibition from November 2
Ludhiana, October 28
Zak Jewels-2003, a jewellery show, showcasing some of the most exquisite creations of jewellery in diamond, platinum, gold, silver, gems and pearls would be held from November 2 to 5, 2003 at a city hotel.

Good response to BSNL scheme
Ludhiana, October 28
The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) scheme for school and college-going students “Student power-99” got a good response in the city. According to the department officials, more than 2,000 connections were given under this scheme.

Govt teachers to hold convention on Nov 1
Ludhiana, October 28
The Elementary Sikhya Bachao Front, Punjab, consisting of eight different unions of government primary teachers, will hold a convention at Guru Nanak Khalsa High School, Model Town, on November 1.

GNPS team win district-level quiz

Ludhiana, October 28 Various contests, including a quiz and a chart-making competition, were held on the first day of the three-day district science fair organised by the District Education Department at Ramgarhia Senior Secondary School for Boys, Millerganj, here today. Students participate in a chart-making contest at Ramgarhia Senior Secondary School for Boys, Millerganj, Ludhiana, on Tuesday. — Photo by I.V

Lecture on speaking skills
Ludhiana, October 28
To impart training in communication skills, the Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology (GNIMT), Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, started a one-month intensive training programme from today.