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3 jail guards suspended
Convict escapes from Patiala hospital
Ludhiana, January 30
The Ludhiana Central Jail authorities have suspended three jail guards on charges of dereliction of duty leading to the disappearance of a convict from Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, where he was undergoing treatment for an ailment for the past few weeks.

Tributes paid to Mahatma Gandhi

A police contingent pays homage to the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, at a function organised at Mini Secretariat in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Woman ‘harassed’ for dowry, in-laws deny charges
Ludhiana, January 30
When her matrimonial match was made she was overjoyed and had looked forward to a happy married life. Little did Neetu Rani, daughter of a physically challenged Khanna-based businessman, imagine that she would become another alleged victim of dowry.

Bid to rob bank Ludhiana, January 30 An attempt to commit a burglary in the Central Bank of India branch in thickly populated Madhopuri, located just 100 yards away from Division No III police station, was made last night but the burglars could not break open the strong room. Policemen, along with a dog squad, look for clues at the Madhopuri branch of the Central Bank of India in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Govt Pensioners Association demands more facilities
Ludhiana, January 30
The Government Pensioners Association has demanded more facilities for its members. It has appealed to the Finance Minister to incorporate some benefits for the retired persons in the ensuing Budget.

Dharna against poor drainage system
Khanna, January 30
Some residents here today staged a dharna in protest against the accumulation of sewer water outside their houses. Led by Ms Satwant Kaur, all residents of street number 6, Krishna Nagar, raised slogans against the Municipal Council, Khanna. They said everytime rain water accumulated on the main road here and other streets also.

BKU seeks action against urea hoarders
Ludhiana, January 30
The Bharti Kisan Union (BKU) today demanded strict action against hoarders and black marketers of urea as the same is not freely available in the open market these days.

PNB observes security awareness week
Ludhiana, January 30
In order to enhance security consciousness among employees, Punjab National Bank (PNB) observed security awareness week from January 24 to 29. A wide range of activities were undertaken during the week in the entire state.

Talent search organised Ludhiana, January 30 It was an occasion for a motley group of people ranging from age group of 3 years to 60 years as they got a chance to fill colours of happiness and bring out their latent talents. A contest “Khushi Ke Rang First Flight Ke Sang” was organised by a courier company here today. Participants at a painting contest in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

De-addiction camp ends Ludhiana, January 30 A fortnight-long de-addiction camp organised by the Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle ere at Model Town, concluded today during which 25 addicts were treated. Ms Kuldeep Kaur, former Principal, MTSM College, addresses participants at a de-addiction camp in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by IV

Free ration distributed Ludhiana, January 30 Manna Singh Manufacturers Association organised a free ration distribution function at Manna Singh Nagar here today. Mr Ramesh Takkar, chairman of the association, supervised the distribution of ration to 101 needy and widows. A member of the Manna Singh Manufacturers Association gives free ration to a needy woman in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Rana Sodhi’s resignation sought
Ludhiana, January 30
The Anti-Corruption Council of India (ACCI) and National Consumer Awareness Group (NCAG) have asked Congress legislator and Chief Parliamentary Secretary of Punjab Rana Gurmit Singh Sodhi to quit the post on moral grounds

CRIME

One more held in extortion case
Khanna, January 30
Parmjit Singh, a member of the Manav Commando Force, involved in an extortion case, was arrested by the Khanna police yesterday. The police had seized three letterheads of the commando force from him. The accused was produced in the Court of Duty Magistrate K.K. Goel today who remanded him to police custody for two days.

Teachers burn effigy of Education Minister

Ludhiana, January 30 Teachers of the Un-employed Teacher Union, Punjab, assembled in local Chattar Singh Park to protest against the treatment given to unemployed teachers in Patiala on January 29 and burnt the effigy of the Education Minister, Mr Harnam Dass Johar, in front of his house in Model Town here today. Unemployed teachers burn an effigy of Education Minister Harnam Dass Johar in front of his house in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Guru Nanak Girls College holds annual function
Ludhiana, January 30
The annual prize distribution function of Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, was organised yesterday. Mr Jasjit Singh Randhawa, Minister for Co-operation, Punjab, was the chief guest. He was received and escorted by NCC cadets.

From Schools
160 teachers take part in maths seminar
Ludhiana, January 30
A mathematic seminar was organised in KVM School here yesterday. The chief guest Mr P.S. Kalra ,Principal Darshan Academy-Meerut, was given a floral welcome by the Principal Mr S C Saxena.

‘Life Hi to Hai’ to be staged today
Ludhiana, January 30
‘Life Hi To Hai,’ a play written by Krishan Chander and Arun Singh, will be staged at Guru Nanak Dev Bhavan tomorrow. The play will be a part of the second International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts to be held from January 31 to February 2.

Balance your diet, keep body healthy
Ludhiana, January 30
Former national cycling champion Tejinder Singh, who has given tips to budding cyclists on how to avoid damage to the body, has now come up with information about the “nature and nurture, growth and development of the children and a balanced diet”.

Medical camps mark martyrs’ day

Ludhiana, January 30 To mark the death anniversary of the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi, a free surgical camp began at a local hospital here today. The surgical camp would continue till February 20. As many as 20 patients would be operated upon, free of cost while another 150 patients could avail of surgical procedures at a heavily subsidised cost. Dr Narottam Dewan examines a child at a free medical camp in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

NGO to hold free dental camps
Ludhiana, January 30
The Aagaz Charitable Foundation, an NGO working for the cause of the downtrodden and weaker sections of society, will organise a series of free dental camps here. The first one in the series will be for women lodged in Central Jail on the Tajpur road here on February 1. This will be followed by another camp at Juvenile Cell in Simlapuri on February 2.

Unidentified patient at CMCH Ludhiana, January 30 An unidentified male patient, about 30 years of age, was admitted to Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) here at midnight on February 21 in an unconscious state. The patient was presumed to have met with an accident near Raikot. An unidentified patient lies in the CMCH in Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

SPORTS

Shubreet, Harkamal fastest runners
Mandi Gobindgarh, January 30
Mr Suresh Goyal, President Gobindgarh Educational and Social Welfare Trust, inspected a guard of honour and took the salute at an impressive march past and declared open the 13th Annual Athletic meet at the Gobindgarh Public School ground here today. Guests, parents and students were present on the occasion.