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Lockout in Nova Cycles
Ludhiana, January 17
Nova Cycles, a major bicycle manufacturing unit, was locked out by the management following the yesterday’s clash. The decision to lock out the unit was taken here last night and the management said it would be opened after peace was restored in the unit. With the lockout, the fate of at least 1,000 workers of the unit hangs in balance.

Mild showers in city Raindrops were a riot of colours on the windscreen of a car as mild showers hit the city late Saturday evening. — Photo by Pardeep Tewari

Govt to restore 95 pc grant-in-aid to colleges
Bondli (Samrala), January 17
Punjab Higher Education Minister Harnam Dass Johar today announced that the state government would restore 95 grant-in-aid to colleges, besides providing better facilities for the promotion of higher education in over 200 colleges in Punjab. To improve the standard of education in colleges, more vocational subjects are being introduced and vacant posts of college lecturers will be filled shortly, he said.

SI gets 2-year jail for illegal confinement
Ludhiana, January 17
Sub-Inspector Karnail Singh, a former in charge of the CIA staff at Lohat Baddi, has been sentenced to two years’ rigorous imprisonment on the charge of illegally detaining a person and accepting Rs 2,000 as bribe to release him. A fine of Rs 1,500 was also imposed upon the accused.

Contract killers were hired to murder boy
Ludhiana, January17
The district police today claimed to have solved the murder of a 13-year-old boy, Hardeep Singh of Chaunta village in Kum Kalan following the arrest of two suspects. The police claimed that it was a case of contract killing and the first cousin of the deceased had hired the contractors for eliminating Hardeep who used to demand the rent of his agricultural land that had been leased to his cousin.

COMMUNITY

Security beefed up for Advani's visit
Ludhiana, January 17
Security has been beefed up in the city on account of the visit of Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani for the launch of the Ludhiana edition of Dainik Jagran. Punjab Agricultural University, where the function will be held, has been sanitised, besides other parts of the city.

Restraint in search & survey operations a must: expert

Ludhiana, January 17 “Search and survey are the vital tools of the Revenue Department to detect black money, but the citizen also has the right to privacy. Hence, there should be some checks and balances”. Mr Ved Jain, an eminent taxation expert, addresses a seminar organised by the District Taxation Bar Association (Direct Taxes) in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by IV

Ward No. 36 to get 50 lakh for development 

Ludhiana, January 17 The Mayor, Mr Nahar Singh Gill, yesterday announced that Rs 50 lakh would be allocated for various development works in Ward No. 36. Participating in a sangat darshan programme in the ward, Mr Gill issued instructions to civic officials for the repair of streetlights, providing new light points wherever required and the paving of streets.

The councillor from Ward No. 36, Mr Rajinder Singh Bhatia (left), honours the Mayor, Mr Nahar Singh Gill, during a sangat darshan programme at Basti Abdullapur in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Knitting contest for jawans’ wives

Ludhiana, January 17 Vardhman Spinning & General Mills Limited in collaboration with the Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) organised a knitting contest for the wives of Army jawans at Dholewal Army complex today. Winners of the knitting contest organised by Vardhman in collaboration with the Army Wives Welfare Association in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Talk on ‘Sarbat da bhala’
Ludhiana, January 17
Dr Sarup Singh Alag, a prominent Sikh historian and writer gave a useful and informative talk on welfare unto all (Sarbat da Bhala ) in the weekly meeting of Rotary Club of Ludhiana north here on Thursday. He highlighted the teachings of the 10 Gurus and their message about ‘ Sarbat-da-Bhala.’ He also highlighted the incorporation of Bani (hymns ) of 30 holy men in addition to Bani of six Gurus in Guru Granth Sahib. 

Help us to help needy, foundation urges media
Ludhiana, January 17
The Swami Ganganand Bhuriwale International Foundation, Dham Talwandi Khurd, has urged the media to help it in providing assistance to the needy. Talking to mediapersons here today, Mr Jagdeep Singh, executive director of the foundation, said the media could play a vital role by referring any child to the foundation who was in need of permanent care and protection.

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Crisis-ridden spinning industry seeks relief
Ludhiana, January 17
The anti-dumping duty on the import of acrylic fibre, high custom duty and an erratic price structure have created a crisis for the local spinning industry, with the result that a large number of units in the small scale and medium sectors are facing closure.

Cycle assn team to visit Pak
Ludhiana, January 17
The Indian Bicycle Manufacturers Association(IBMA) has chalked out several measures to enable the industry to face global challenges and make the Indian bicycle industry a frontline player in the international market.

Steel chamber for  delegation to Pak
Mandi Gobindgarh,  January 17
The Gobindgarh Steel Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made representations to the Centre, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Pakistan High Commissioner, the Embassy of Pakistan and the Secretary to Government of Punjab, Industry Department, for arranging a visit of a delegation of Trade and Industry to Pakistan , said Mr J.P. Sharma, president of the chamber in a press note yesterday.

New Indica V2 launched
Ludhiana, January 17
The new avatar of Indica V2, with several new features to both exteriors and interiors, was launched in the city today. With a new-look hatchback along with Indigo Marina, the Tata Motors claimed to have substantially broadened the appeal of its product range to meet the needs of customers and their lifestyle by offering a world-class experience in comfort, style and drive.

Kids exhibit skills in poetry, embroidery
Ludhiana, January 17
An inter-school competition of music and arts was organised at Ramgarhia Girls College, Miller Ganj, here today. There were competitions of shabad gayan, folk songs, creative writing, poster making, embroidery and mehndi. The function was presided over by Mr Jagat Singh, the president of the Ramgarhia Educational Council.

At the Crossroads IIAS — a seat of learning The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS), Shimla, is in news again. It has refused permission to the filming of “Black” on its premises. It is necessary to maintain decorum as the Fellows working on postdoctoral research need quiet surroundings. The future of the IIAS, however, hangs in the balance as the institute has been told to shift. The Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla.

Teachers threaten stir
Chandigarh, January 17
The All-India Federation of University and College Teachers Organisation (AIFUCTO) will organise a march on February 16 in Delhi to protest against the violation of basic norms of pay revision by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development.

CULTURE

Singing  contest today
Ludhiana, January 17
The Sangam Kala Group will organise a district-level singing competition in memory of legendary singer Master Madan on January 18. Ms Radhika Jaitwani, the state president of the group, in a press statement issued here today, said the contest was aimed at discovering and promoting talented young singers.

HEALTH

Docs elaborate on rare cardiac surgeries

Ludhiana, January 17 A team of cardiac surgeons from Hero DMC Heart Institute talked about rare procedures in cardiology and cardiac surgery at the Sutlej Club here last night. Dr G.S. Wander, Chief Cardiologist, Hero DMC Heart Institute, addresses mediapersons in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

SPORTS

Jugraj Singh to be honoured at sports festival
Ludhiana, January 17
Ace hockey forward Jugraj Singh and kabaddi player Inderjit Singh Pullanwal will be felicitated during the 18th Mata Sahib Kaur Gold Cup hockey tournament and Bibi Surjit Kaur state-level basketball meet to be held at the Mata Sahib Kaur Stadium, Jarkhar village, from February 5 to 7.

City students shine in national baseball meet

Ludhiana, January 17 Two girl students of R. S. Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, figured in the Punjab team which won the silver medal in the National Schools Baseball Championship held at Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) recently. Students of R.S. Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana, who figured in the state boys’ and girls’ teams which finished runners-up in the National Schools Baseball Championship held recently at Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. — A Tribune photograph

Arjuna awardee to get Scorpio car
Ludhiana, January 17
Former international kabaddi star and Arjuna awardee Balwinder Singh “Fiddu” will be presented a Scorpio car during the one-day seventh International Lodhi Kabaddi Cup tournament to be held here at the Guru Nanak Stadium on January 30.