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More words on memorial, no work
Sarabha (Ludhiana), November 16
Yet another martyrdom day and yet more assurances! This continues to be the fate of Kartar Singh Sarabha Memorial which has become a victim of government apathy.





Visitors on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Kartar Singh Sarabha at Sarabha village on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Rights panel orders probe into thrashing by policemen
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 16
The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has directed the SSP, Ludhiana, to probe allegations levelled against two policemen of the Basti Jodhewal police station by a resident of Hargobind Nagar village, near Chhapar.

Harassed, disabled man runs PCO in open

Ludhiana, November 16 Even after various promises by officials concerned for providing him a place to set up a PCO in the new building of the district courts complex, this physically challenged man continues to move from pillar to post to get a place to keep his kitchen fire burning. Mr Lalji Singh, who runs a PCO from a table in New Courts Complex in Ludhiana. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

COMMUNITY

Punjab Roadways earns passenger's goodwill
Ludhiana, November 16
Contrary to their reputation of being rude and discourteous, the staff of the Punjab Roadways, Jalandhar Depot No. II, has earned the goodwill of a passenger who had returned from the USA.

CITY SCAN
Let winds of peace blow
Why don’t winds of change for the better arrive? When faced with this question, an optimist turns sentimental. A realist is led to pessimism. Pessimists become ruthless critics, even cynics. Some others morbid. Fortunately, rare pre-winter showers are washing away the dust. Prayers for better Indo-Pak relations seem to be answered.

Army ex-chief envisions ‘Quality India’
Ludhiana, November 16
“Our country should be politically mature, economically sound, technologically advanced, diplomatically adroit and militarily prepared to deal with any situation,” said Gen V.P. Malik, a former Chief of the Army Staff, while addressing the members of the Ludhiana Management Association (LMA) here last evening.

Good response to Healthy Child Contest
Ludhiana, November 16
The Ludhiana Citizens Health Council has organised a Healthy Child Contest here. A colourful cultural programme was also presented during the contest, which was held at Atam Devki Niketan, DD Jain College of Education, Kidwai Nagar. This stated by the organising committee head, Mr A.S. Panesar. He said the show had evoked a good response. 

Tributes paid to Jaswant Kaur
Ludhiana, November 16
Rich tributes were paid to Bibi Jaswant Kaur at a condolence meeting held here today. A renowned educationist and Leftist leader, Bibi Jaswant Kaur died in the city earlier this week. Wife of Mr Jagjit Singh Lyallpuri, also a Leftist leader, Bibi Jaswant Kaur had actively participated in the freedom movement.

Though costlier, gold sells
Ludhiana, November 16
Despite gold prices being at an all-time high in the past nine months, the buying of the precious metal is continuing, thanks to the wedding season. 24-carat gold is available for more than Rs 5,900 for 10 grams.

IGNOU emerges as a global leader
Doraha, November 16
Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU) has emerged as a global leader in the field of distance education. However, this year the Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU, Prof H.P. Dixit, will not chair the international network of mega universities of the world. The next world summit of mega universities will be hosted in 2005 by Indira Gandhi National Open University with Prof H.P. Dixit, as its chairperson.

Maur group sweeps PAU union poll

Ludhiana, November 16 In a clean sweep, the Maur group defeated the rival group with a comfortable margin in the PAU Employees Union elections whose results were declared this afternoon. All candidates of Maur-Amrit group, led by Mr D.P. Maur, defeated their rivals from the Mr Mahindroo group. Mr Amritpal and Mr D.P. Maur, along with their supporters, are jubilant after winning the PAU Employees Union elections on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

GNPS kids celebrate gurpurb

Ludhiana, November 16 Devotion, zeal and fervour marked the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev which was celebrated at Guru Nanak Public School, Sarabha Nagar, here today. Akhand path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib began on November 14 and bhog of Akhand Path was performed today. Students of GNPS present shabad on the occasion of Guru Nanak birthday on Sunday.

Tagore International celebrates annual day

Ludhiana, November 16 Mr Malkiat Singh Birmi, State Minister for Jails, Housing and Urban Development, feels that the educational institutions should lay more stress on spreading quality education in the rural areas, which is the real service to the society. Mr Birmi was-addressing a well attended gathering on the occasion of the annual day function of Tagore International School at Sanhewal, 15 km from here, last evening. Students of Tagore International school after a bhangra performance during their annual function on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Rotary Club holds family utsav

Ludhiana, November 16 The Rotary International District — 3070 organised a family utsav where Mr Harnam Dass Johar, Minister for Higher Education, Punjab, was the chief guest. Mr Johar appreciated the role and contribution of the organisation serving the weaker section of society. He commended the good work undertaken by Rotarians like blood donation, pulse polio and eye camps. He said more such bodies should join to help the downtrodden and the deprived. Students of Shanti Tara College perform gidhda at talent hunt organised in the college. — A Tribune photograph

ABVP  honours 140  students
Ludhiana, November 16
The local unit of the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) today organised Pratibha Samman Samaroh. On this occasion the ABVP honoured the students who had in their classes. About 140 students from 13 local colleges were honoured today. Mr Jaykrishan Chauhan, Director, Panjab University, Law College, Ludhiana, was the chief guest. Mr Madan Bassi from the Suraj Udyog was the special guest.

CULTURE

City couple sets up art gallery

Ludhiana, November 16 Mr M.C. Munjal, Managing Director, Majestic Auto, and president, Rotary Club of Ludhiana Midtown, inaugurated the TAC Art Gallery at Rajguru Nagar here last night. The art gallery has been set up by a city resident, Mr Dinesh Mohindra, and his artist wife, Karuna. A view of the TAC Art Gallery, which was inaugurated in Ludhiana on Saturday. — IV

HEALTH

Stress laid on homoeopathy 
Ludhiana, November 16
The northern India’s Homoeopathic Chemists Association organised a seminar at BCM Arya Model School in Swami Daya Nand Hall, Shastri Nagar, here today. Besides educative lectures for 600 participants, the seminar included cultural programmes.

Prevention better than cure in diabetes
Ludhiana, November 16
Diabetes is a metabolic disorder. The starches, sugar, fats and protein in the food you eat are converted to glucose, a sugar that your body uses for fuel. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control the amount of glucose in the blood. Without insulin, the body cannot use or store glucose, so it stays in the blood.

Physiotherapy section inaugurated
Ludhiana, November 16
A physiotherapy section named after Swami Brahamanandji Maharaj Kender (Bhuriwale) was inaugurated by Swami Chetananand Ji (Bhuriwale) here today at Viklang Sahayata Kender, Rishi Nagar, this morning.