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Vedanti to mediate in sacrilege issue
Ludhiana/Siahar, January 25
Akal Takht Jathedar Joginder Singh Vedanti has agreed to step in to resolve the long-pending issue of Nanaksar Ashram Thath at Siahar regarding the control of the religious place, provided both factions agree to accept his arbitration.

Good scope for trade in Iraq, says expert
Ludhiana, January 25
“Iraq is a wealthy nation having vast resources of oil, gas and minerals. The quality of its petrol is exceptionally good and the cost of extraction is also the minimum among oil-producing countries,” said Mr R.S. Kalha, Member, National Human Rights Commission, while delivering a talk on “Iraq after war and opportunities for Indian business”.

Mr R.S. Kalha, member, NHRC, delivers a talk on “Iraq after war and opportunities for Indian business” in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

BKU state-level dharna tomorrow
Ludhiana, January 25
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) will hold a state-level dharna at the PSEB headquarters in Patiala on January 27 in protest against the erratic power supply to the farm sector. Farmers in large numbers are expected to take part in the dharna from all over the state.

Artists give finishing touches to idols of goddess Saraswati in connection with Basant Panchami on Monday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

1 pc freight subsidy for exporters
Ludhiana, January 25
The state Industries Department has issued a notification for submitting applications for availing 1 per cent freight subsidy by exporters from April 1, 2003, to December 31, 2003.

Lonely but patriotic at 94
Sahnewal, January 25
Major Surat Singh, a war hero who feels patriotic even in the 94th year of his life, is leading a desolate life at Nandpur village. His contributions to the freedom struggle have gone unacknowledged.

Special kids celebrate Republic Day
Ludhiana, January 25
The students and staff of Ek Prayaas, an institute for special children, located on Ferozepore Road here, organised a programme in connection with the Republic Day celebrations yesterday.

Students of Spring Dale Public School celebrate Republic Day in Ludhiana on Sunday.

Students of Harsh Vidya Mandir Day Boarding School take part in a fancy dress competition on the eve of Republic Day in Ludhiana on Sunday.

• Students celebrate R-Day, Basant Panchami

• Painting contest marks Basant Panchami celebrations

COMMUNITY

Drive against encroachment a damp squib
Ludhiana, January 25
Launched with much hype amidst high expectations, the campaign to remove more than 9000 encroachments on municipal and government land in the city has virtually fizzled out. This can be attributed to political interference, particularly due to the ensuing Lok Sabha elections.

Labourers not satisfied with pact, says union
Ludhiana, January 25
The local Moulder and Steel Workers Union has said there was unrest among the labour unions in the city since most of their grievances had not been redressed. Mr Mahendra Singh, the secretary of the union, said though the administration had managed to have a truce between the labour unions and the managements of various establishments, the labourers were not satisfied with the agreement as the problems which led to the strike remained unaddressed.

Merger of DA with pension sought
Ludhiana, January 25
The Government Pensioners’ Association today urged the Prime Minister and the Union Finance Minister to merge 50 per cent DA with the basic pay/pension in line with the recommendations of the Fifth Central Pay Commission.

J&K Govt’s effigy burnt
Ludhiana, January 25
Activists of the Shiv Sena (Hindustan) took out a protest march and burnt the effigy of the Jammu and Kashmir Government. They were protesting against arrest of party functionaries at Lakhanpur barrier in Jammu and Kashmir. The party members who have been arrested were leading a “rath yatra” to Srinagar.

MLA inaugurates water supply scheme
Ludhiana, January 25
The Congress MLA, Mr Surinder Dawar, initiated a drinking water supply scheme in Issa Nagri and surrounding localities of Ward No. 51 here yesterday. The project will cost Rs 3.5 lakh approximately.

Youth wing’s plea to SAD leaders

CRIME

Three thieves held, ornaments recovered

Ludhiana, January 25 The police today claimed to have solved several theft cases with the arrest of three members of a gang involved in stealing ornaments from religious places. Vijay Kumar and Krishan Kumar, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, and Shankar Singh of Bihar, were arrested and stolen ornaments and cash seized from their possession. The three members of a gang involved in stealing ornaments from temples, who were arrested in Ludhiana.

Four booked on dowry charge
Khanna, January 25
The police has registered a case against four residents of Jalandhar on the charges of demanding dowry. The case has been registered on the complaint of Jaskiran Kaur.

Painting contest draws students

Ludhiana, January 25 Ludhiana City Jaycees organised an inter-school painting competition at Tagore Public School here today. More than 100 students from various schools, including GGN Public School, Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, BRS Nagar, Tagore Public School, RS Model School, BCM School, DAV School and Sacred Heart School, Sarabha Nagar, participated. Schoolchildren take part in an inter-school painting competition in Ludhiana on Sunday.

Inter-state  knitting contest for students
Ludhiana, January 25
More than two lakh students from over 1,100 schools from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Chandigarh are expected to take part in “aao bune” knitting contest to be organised by the Vardhman Spinning and General Mills for the third consecutive year.

Students partake in health quiz
Ludhiana, January 25
Cremica organised a health and hygiene quiz at Spring Dale Senior Secondary School here yesterday. The major topics covered in the quiz were included human anatomy, social health balanced diet, food, diseases and their prevention and general cleanliness. Some local doctors had helped in preparation for the quiz.

SPORTS

Smooth sailing for seeded players

Ludhiana, January 25 Seeded players had a smooth sailing on the second day of the Hibird Cycles Ludhiana District Badminton Championship being held at Guru Nanak Sports Complex here today. Pranav Chopra, Anand Tiwari, Gurrattanvir Singh and Makhak Singh in the boys’ singles (u-13) while in the doubles’ the pairs of Gurrattanvir Singh and Anand Tiwari and that of Guarish and Bhavya Dawar, Anatarpreet Singh and Ikagarjot Singh and Shubham and Saibi won the matches to enter the next rounds.

A match in progress in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Warm send-off for dist sports officers

Ludhiana, January 25 A warm send-off was accorded to Mr Avtar Singh and Mr Harpal Singh, district sports officers of Fatehgarh Sahib and Bathinda, respectively, at a function organised here last evening at the Guru Nanak Stadium. Mr Kartar Singh, Director, Sports, Punjab, along with other present and former officials of the Directorate of Sports, Sports Council and representatives of various sports associations attended the function. Mr Kartar Singh, Director, Sports Punjab, with the retiring DSOs at a farewell function in Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Sport is the essence of her life
Doraha, January 24
Dr Nirlep Kaur Sandhu, a lecturer in physical education at Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, regards sports and games as the essence of her life. Indeed, she has endeavoured to imbibe the spirit of sports by dint of hard work, determination, strong willpower and lively outlook.

This Steffi excels in badminton
Ludhiana, January 25
Back in 1989, when Mr Sukhbir Singh Kala was watching Steffi Graf during the Wimbledon tournament in London, he wished that if he was blessed with a daughter, he would name her after the tennis star. His wish was fulfilled and he named her Steffi.