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Lalla’s murder exposes gang war
Ludhiana, February 13s
The arrest of the four accused in the Lalla murder case, announced by the police this evening, has brought into limelight a gang war. The rivalries reached a high point with the murder of conman Anil Sharma, alias Lalla.

• 4 accused held, in police remand

Infant found dumped in sack

Ludhiana, February 13 A newborn girl was found in a garbage dump in the Chander Nagar area this morning. The infant, whose umbilical cord was still attached, was found in a sack, which was tied tightly with a rope, and left to die in the dump. The infant was spotted by some ragpickers. A newborn girl who was found in a garbage dump in the Chander Nagar area in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Youth Akali Dal rally may run into rough weather
Ludhiana, February 13
While the youth Akali Dal is gearing up for its February 16 rally at Bhanaur, near here, some leaders in the Bharatiya Janata Party have reportedly expressed their reservations over the participation of some leaders from the parties which have already parted ways with the National Democratic Alliance at the Centre. This has threatened the very success of the rally as the local BJP is learnt to have conveyed to its national leadership that the presence of leaders like Mr Omar Abdullah, Mr Ajay Chautala and Mr Abhay Chautala might be embarrassing for them.

Noise pollution nuisance for students
Ahmedgarh, February 13
Mr Tarsem Sharma, president of the Subhash Chander Bose Society, a social welfare organisation, yesterday urged the district administration to curb the rising noise pollution in the town in view of the forthcoming examinations.

Kalpana Chawla’s biography released

Ludhiana, February 13 The Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Dr K.S. Aulakh, yesterday released a biography of Kalpana Chawla. It has been written by Gurdeep Pandher, a local youth who belongs to Siar village near here. Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University K.S. Aulakh releases the biography of Kalpana Chawla by Gurdeep Pandher in Ludhiana.

Anti-Valentine’s Day protest held Ludhiana, February 13 To protest against Valentine’s Day celebrations, Shiv Sena (Hindustan) activists held a protest rally here today. The agitated activists burnt cards meant for the occasion. “The youth should adopt and respect their rich Indian culture. There should not be any place for vulgar festivals,” said Mr Pawan Sharma. The activists asked the administration to ban Valentine’s Day celebrations at various clubs, hotels, etc. OC Activists of the Shiv Sena (Hindustan) burn Valentine’s Day cards in Ludhiana on Friday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari Debate held on Valentine’s Day

11 students hurt in mishap

AGRICULTURE

Low income dogs Indian farmers, says Dr Aulakh
Ludhiana, February 13
Developed countries are benefiting more by reducing their agricultural expenses by giving high subsidy while Indian agriculture, due to less subsidy, bears losses in more ways than one.

Inter-college fest begins
Ludhiana, February 13
A two-day inter-college cultural festival began at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujjarkhan Campus, Model Town, here today. Students from various colleges of Punjab participated in poetical recitation, declamation, quiz, tie and dye, embroidery and flower arrangement competitions.

‘Sur-Sanjh’ echoes at GGN Khalsa College
Ludhiana, February 13
“Sur-Sanjh”, an inter-college competition in “geet”, “lok geet”, “kissa kav”, “Sufi kav” and “veer kav” was held at Gujranwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, here today.

Sacred Heartians bid adieu to Class XII
Ludhiana, February 13
The management, staff and students of Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, BRS Nagar, bid adieu to students of Class XII yesterday at the farewell function “Pot Pouri 2004”. It began with a prayer service. Candles of knowledge were lit and several hymns sung. Rev Father Kurian and founder-principal of the school and Chairman, Education Board of Diocese of Jalandhar, graced the occasion.

COURTS

After 18 years, man acquitted of graft
Ludhiana, February 13
After facing an 18-year-long case for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 200, Mohan Singh of Lohara village is a free man now. He was recently acquitted by the Special Judge, Mr Inderjit Kausik.

New technique to tackle heart attack cases
Ludhiana, February 13
Despite the overall success of interventional techniques like primary angioplasty and/or stenting in cardiac diseases (mainly in acute myocardial infraction, commonly known as heart attack), finding an optimal strategy in lesions with an occlusive thrombus (or blood clots) remains a challenge for the cardiologist.

Fats should be 30 pc of calorie intake
Ludhiana, February 13
In a move to educate women about facts relating to good health, AP Solvex a manufacturer of ricela refined rice bran cooking oil, conducted a fitness contest at Sarabha Ladies Club here yesterday. The contest was an open question and answer session in which the host, Mr Aditya Raj Kalia asked questions from the audience. All members of the club actively participated in the contest and answered questions and they were given away prizes by the company.

Pulse Polio Campaign arrangements discussed
Ludhiana, February 13
To finalise the arrangements for the second round of the Pulse Polio Campaign on February 22 a special meeting of the district task force was held at the Mini-Secretariat on Thursday under the chairmanship of Mr Sumer Singh Gurjar, Additional Deputy Commissioner.

SPORTS

Sports fest begins at DMCH Ludhiana, February 13 The three-day North Zone Inter-Medical Indoor Games Tournament-NOZIT ’04, being hosted by Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, got off to a grand opening at Dumra Auditorium here today. Chess matches in progress at the North Zone Inter-Medical Colleges Indoor Games Tournament at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, on Friday.  — A Tribune photograph

Fast food rehris impounded
Ludhiana, February 13
Officials of the Tehbazari Department, Municipal Corporation, swooped down on rehris selling fast food near the Clock Tower here this afternoon and impounded six rehris along with some cycles parked on the road.