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Garcha withdraws resignation
Levels corruption charges against Mayor, trustee, Basant
Ludhiana, December 5
Creating a furore among the local unit of the Congress party, Mr Ashok Singh Garcha, Chairman of Ludhiana Improvement Trust, (LIT), today withdrew his resignation stating that he did not want the coveted post to go to certain ‘‘corrupt’’ leaders who were lobbying for it.

One killed, 6 hurt in accident
Ludhiana, December 5
One person was killed and 6 others were injured in an accident involving four vehicles at about midnight last near Baddowal on the Ludhiana-Jagraon road.

The ill-fated Maruti car which met with an accident near Baddowal on Saturday night. — A Tribune photograph

Court allows namaaz at disputed site
Ludhiana, December 5
The controversy over the ownership rights of a religious place in Bhaura village due to which communal tension had taken place last month has taken a fresh turn with a local court allowing Muslims to perform namaaz at the religious place without making any changes in the building.

BJP leaders seek action against MC contractor
Ludhiana, December 5
BJP leaders who had levelled allegations against a contractor of the municipal corporation for not completing work on a park in the Jamalpur area despite getting the bills cleared, today demanded action against the guilty.

Mughal-e-Azam still numero uno
Ludhiana, December 5
Living up to its reputation of being a timeless saga, Mughal-e-Azam, has been well received in the city, indicating the public’s acceptance of coloured and dolby digital modification of old Hindi movies.

Admn cold shoulders gold medallists
Ludhiana, December 5
The Punjab contingent of visually impaired players, which had won three medals, including two gold in the 14th National Athletics Meet for the Visually Impaired held in New Delhi from December 2 to 4, returned today.

The visually impaired players come out of the Ludhiana railway station on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

The members of the Punjab visually impaired athletics team which has won 3 medals, two gold and one bronze, in the National Athletics Meet for Visually Impaired held in New Delhi from December 2 to 4. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Major power cut in city area today
Ludhiana, December 5
The industrial area of the city as well as some residential areas will face a major power cut tomorrow. According to a statement from the office of the Chief Engineer, Central Zone, the power supply to areas being fed by the Focal Point 11 KV feeder will remain suspended from 9 am to 5 p.m.

Market panel chief targets infrastructure
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 5
Restructuring infrastructure will be the priority, of Mr Sinder Singh Kanagnwal, newly appointed chairman of the Market Committee, who would take charge tomorrow. He said link roads were the prime constituent of the infrastructure needed for farmers to have an easy access to the respective markets.

COMMUNITY

12 grievances redressed on the spot
Ludhiana, December 5
Lack of civic amenities in New Hargobind Nagar dominated the grievance redressal meet presided over by Parliamentary Secertary for Power and Urban Development Surinder Dawar in the locality here today.

US Sikhs return to India from Pak

Ludhiana, December 5 No Khalistan slogans were raised nor any attempt was made to disturb the celebrations at Nankana Sahib on the celebrations of birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev this time. This was stated here yesterday by Mr Raghvinder Singh Mahal, Sultanwind, president of the Sikh Religious Society of Palatine, Chicago (the USA), on his return to India after visiting a number of Sikh shrines. US Sikhs in Ludhiana after visiting various gurdwaras in Pak. — A Tribune photograph

Workers flay govt on inflation
Ludhiana, December 5
The Moulder and Steel Workers Union has condemned the wrong policies being pursued by the UPA government, which have not only resulted in inflation but has also made the life of the ordinary worker miserable.

Tributes paid to Amar Baath
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 5
Representatives of various organisations paid tributes to Amar Singh Baath at a function organised at the Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Jandali Khurad, yesterday. A grant of Rs 50,000 was announced for the construction of a memorial to Amar Singh.

Ambedkar function today
Ludhiana, December 5
The Dr Ambedkar Chetna Sangh, Punjab, will organise a function at the New Azad Nagar extension on December 6 to pay homage to Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his death anniversary.

Ration distributed among poor Ludhiana, December 5 The Punjab Nishkam Seva Dal organised an annual ration distribution function at the Sankat Mochan Hanuman Mandir here today. As many as 51 needy women were given ration free of cost. Mr Sushil Prashar, president of the Punjab Nishkam Seva Dal, distributes ration among needy persons in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Shiv Sena to protest against seer’s arrest
Ludhiana, December 5
To protest against the inhuman treatment being meted out to the Shankaracharya of Kanchi Peeth, Shiv Sena (Hindustan) activists will sit on a protest dharna and gherao the residence of Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, in New Delhi on December 10.

Sirjandhara awards Ludhiana, December 5 The president of All-India Pingalwara Society was awarded Bebe Charan Kaur Khalsa award, while Mr Ishar Singh Sobti was given Bhai Kirpal Singh Khalsa Puraskar and Ms Chand Agnihotri and Mr Harbans Lal Agnihotri were conferred with Guru Samiti Puraskar for their contribution to Punjabi literature and Sikh history during the Sirjandhara Awards-2004 ceremony held at Punjabi Bhawan here today.

Recipiants of Sirjandhara awards during a felicitation function in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Punjab Beopar Mandal decries VAT Bill
Ludhiana, December 5
The Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal has described the Punjab Valued Added Tax Bill 2004 as a 'nasty enactment' and conveyed its reservations regarding the bill to the Central as well as Punjab Government.

Seminar sheds light on future of education
Khanna, December 5
A seminar on ‘Sikhya Di dasha, Disha te Sambhawnawa’ was organised at Government Elementary School, Naraingarjh Block, Khanna, on Saturday. Mr Ajit Singh Khanna, press secretary of Punjab Pardesh Teachers Union, was the chief Guest while the function was presided over by Mr Bahadar Singh Madni Pur.

Cultural extravaganza in college
Ludhiana, December 5
Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women witnessed a cultural extravaganzas, “sabhayacharak saanjh”, here last evening. Mr Varinder Singh Bajwa, MP, was the chief guest. Mr Jagpal Singh Khangoora was the guest of honour.

Participants during a cultural function at Master Tara Singh Memoral College for Women in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Students recite shabad, sakhis
Ludhiana, December 5
The local Guru Nanak International Public School, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town celebrated Sri Guru Nanak Dev’s birthday on the school campus today. Students presented shabads, sakhis, poems and speeches on this occasion.

Students of Guru Nanak International Public School, Model Town, recite shabad on the occasion of the birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev on Sunday. — Tribune photographs

Workshop on investment management
Doraha, December 5
Prof Gagandeep Sharma of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, delivered an extension lecture in a workshop on investment management at the Ludhiana stock exchange (LSE), on Friday.

GND varsity Dean honoured
Ludhiana, December 5
A felicitation ceremony was held at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan Campus, in the honour of Dr A.S. Dua, Dean, College Development, Guru Nanak Dev University and Mr B.D. Budhiraja, Dean, College of Development Council, Panjab University. Dr Anup Kaur Bansal, Principal of the college, honoured the guests.

Ramgarhia girls get hang of IT projects
Ludhiana, December 5
The Department of Computer Science and Applications, Ramgarhia Girls College, Miller Ganj, took its students on an industrial tour to G S Radiators, GT Road, here, yesterday to apprise them of live computer projects and latest IT technology.

Farewell to MCA students Ludhiana, December 5 MCA students of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana, yesterday bid farewell to their seniors at a party hosted by them. The final year MCA students will undergo a six-month Industrial training during the next semester. Winners of various contests during a farewell function organised at the GNIMT, Ludhiana, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Balanced diet key to good health
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 5
A two-day nutrition camp organised by the ICDS Block, Dehlon, and the Social Security and Women Welfare Department concluded at Government Senior Secondary School, Dehlon, on Friday. It was chaired by Mr Tejinder Singh Dhaliwal, Sub Divisional Magistrate, Payal.

SPORTS

National School Sports in Ludhiana from December 18
Kila Raipur, December 5
The state Sports Department is determined to make the events of National School Sports scheduled to commence in Ludhiana on December 18 memorable for budding sportspersons highly-placed sources in the department said.

Two-day athletics meet concludes
Mandi Gobindgarh, December 5
Two-day athletics meet in Fatehgarh Sahib District concluded at Government Secondary School ground here yesterday. The meet was organised by the District Amateur Athletic Association.

Athletics meet concludes
Chandigarh, December 5
Guru Gobind Singh College for Women, Sector 26, and DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh, were winners in the Panjab University Inter-College Athletics meet in the women’s and men’s section, respectively, which concluded this evening on the PU campus. SGGS-26 got 60 points, while DAV College earned 64 points.