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Banking services paralysed

Ludhiana, February 24 Public sector banking and insurance services remained paralysed today in response to the nationwide strike called by various trade unions, including the All-India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), the Confederation of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) and other left-affiliated organisations. Workers hold a protest rally near the Ludhiana bus stand in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Pradeep Tewari

Now, Ramoowalia chants pro-industry mantra
Ludhiana, February 24
Mr Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, president, Lok Bhalai Party, today appeared to champion the cause of the industry in Ludhiana. His prime focus remained the “crisis” in Ludhiana-based industry, business, trade and “flight of industrial units and capital from Punjab.

Anti-riot squad disperses agitating labourers

Ludhiana, February 24 Remedial measures taken by the district police prevented a major law and order problem this evening when a group of labourers, responding to the strike call of national mazdoor unions, tried to attack the office of the DSP, Industrial Area, and the adjoining Sherpur police post. The police camping outside the Sherpur police post to protect it against a mob of labourers in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

A reunion after five years Pak delegation on PAU visit  Ludhiana, February 24 It was a family reunion for the alumni of the College of Agriculture, Punjab Agricultural University, when they met their Pakistani counterparts after five years at the two-day boys meet, which began here today. Dr K.S. Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Agricultural University, dances with Dr Hafid Abdul Qayyum, seniormost member of the Pakistani delegation, during an alumni meeting of the College of Agriculture on Tuesday. — A Tribune photograph

Infant mortality rate in India, Pak same

Ludhiana, February 24 Three paediatricians from Ludhiana — Dr A.S. Chawla, president-elect of the National Neonatology Forum, Punjab-2005-06, Dr Swaranjit Singh Luthra and Dr Rakesh Gupta (Jagraon) — recently returned after attending the 17th International Biennial Conference of the Pakistan Paediatric Association and the 3rd Scientific Conference of the Paediatric Association of SAARC countries at Lahore from February 19 to 21.

The paediatricians who took part in a conference at Lahore. — A Tribune photograph

Dhillon is SAD candidate from Ludhiana
Ludhiana, February 24
The prolonged suspense over the Shiromani Akali Dal candidate from the Ludhiana parliamentary constituency was finally over today after the main aspirant Mr Sharanjit Singh Dhillon was declared to be the party candidate from here.

Strike by fastener unit workers from today
Ludhiana, February 24
Apprehending mass closure of their units due to steep hike in steel prices, fastener manufacturers in the city today decided to resort to chain hunger strike and stage a protest dharna at Vishwakarma Chowk here from February 25.

COMMUNITY

Encroachers re-appear near Ghanta Ghar

Ludhiana, February 24 Encroachers have re-occupied the vacant area opposite Guru Tegh Bahadur Market, much to the inconvenience of pedestrians. The area was cleared only last week when officials of the Tehbazari Department of the local Municipal Corporation had seized rehris in this regard. This has put a big question mark on the efficacy of the action taken by the officials of the Tehbazari Department. Pedestrians who come to shop in the area and other passersby have to literally squeeze through the haphazard maze of rehris, kiosks and stalls dominating the place apart from the three-wheelers. Inquiries by this correspondent revealed that shopkeepers of the market allowed these rehriwallahs to carry out business in front of their shops after charging them Rs 20 to 30 per day. Encroachments re-appear on the vacant area near Ghanta Ghar. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Garbage piles up throughout city

Ludhiana, February 24 With corporation vehicles remaining grounded due to lack of fuel and drivers staying away from work, garbage dumps remained piled up throughout the city for the third day today. The apparent chaos in the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is the outcome of an arrest by vigilance officials of a clerk on charges of corruption. Garbage lies piled up in different areas of Ludhiana as MC staff failed to clear it for the third consecutive day on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Monte Carlo contest
Ludhiana, February 24
A ‘Monte Carlo Smart Search Contest’ was organised today at the local Kamla Lohtia SD College for Boys. A perception-psychological poster-making contest was held in which about 50 students participated. The much-awaited ‘Monte Carlo Professional World Quiz’ and product launcher (ad-show) were also organised in which more than 1,100 students participated.

COURTS

Man gets 7- year jail for murder

SPORTS

Jagdeep, Navjot emerge fastest
Ludhiana, February 24
Jagdeep Singh of BA I in the boys’ section while Navjot Sandhu of MA I in the girl’s section won the 100 m race, respectively, on the opening day of the golden jubilee annual sports meet of the Gujarnwala Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Civil Lines. It began at the GGN Khalsa School, Rose Garden Ground, here today.

Sheela grabs 5 gold, named best athlete
Ludhiana, February 24
Sheela, a student of BA III, clinched 10 medals, including five gold, and was named the best athlete at the 34th annual athletics meet of the Arya College for Women held at the boys college ground here today. She annexed five gold medals in 400 m, 800 m, 4x100 m relay, high jump and javelin throw.