The admin ignored their plight, now their effort too
Kanya Hussaini (Sidhwan Bet), July 16
While residents of near 20 villages near Sidhwan Bet living on either side of the Jassowal drain are constructing a bridge over it, the district administration continues to ignore their plight.

Surprise over hype on Dullo’s appointment
Ludhiana, July 16
Most of the Congress leaders are not awed over the appointment of Mr Shamsher Singh Dullo as the Pradesh Congress Committee president. The way the media highlighted his appointment has come as a surprise to many of them.

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COMMUNITY

Ram Lila panel members accused of embezzlement
Ludhiana, July 16
Office-bearers of the Shri Ram Lila Sangharsh Committee today criticised Prem Prashar, Kewal Krishan and Sat Pal Bawa, all office-bearers of the Shri Ram Lila Committee, for alleged misappropriation of donations raised in the name of religion.

Jain seer arrives in city Ludhiana, July 16 Jainacharya Shrimad Vijay Ratnakar Surishwar ji Maharaj was accorded a warm welcome on his arrival to the city for his four month, here. Shri Atmanand Jain Sabha organised a function near Daresi grounds today to welcome the Jain muni and also to celebrate Sankranti Mahotsav.

Jain Muni Surishwar Maharaj (right) at a function held by Atmanand Jain Sabha to welcome him in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Protest against screening of Salman movie

Ludhiana, July 16 Activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party today staged a demonstration against the screening of the Salman Khan-starre “Maine Pyar Kayoun Kiya” for his alleged links with the Bombay underworld. BJP activists stage a demonstration outside Orient Theatre in Ludhiana, which is screening Salman Khan-starrer “Maine Pyar Kyun Kiya.” They were protesting against the alleged links of the actor with the underworld. — A Tribune photograph

SSP denies charge against DSP
Khanna, July 16
The police has denied that a DSP posted in the district had taken money from Babbar Khalsa International chief Jagtar Singh Hawara for not telling anybody about his activities.

CRIME

Held for outraging modesty
Jagraon, July 16
Pritpal Singh of Bhaini Darera is alleged to have entered the house of a married woman in Pakhowal village and outraged her modesty. The Raikot police, on the statement of the victim, has registered a case under Sections 341, 509, 354 and 452, IPC, and arrested the accused.

Block samiti member booked
Sahnewal, July 16
The police has booked a block samiti member, Jaswinder Singh, resident of Dhanansu village, for allegedly abusing and manhandling an Anganwari worker on duty on July 13.

BUSINESS

PNB disburses Rs 34 cr as loan
Ludhiana, July 16
Punjab National Bank disbursed loans worth Rs 34 crore at a retail lending camp organsied by the bank here yesterday. Mr Harwant Singh, general manager, PNB, Punjab zone, who was the chief guest said the bank had disbursed loans worth Rs 755 crore during 2004-05 in the Punjab zone in the retail segment and aimed at giving loans worth Rs 800 crore this year.

Chai parlour gains popularity Ludhiana, July 16 A morning cuppa of tea is a wake-up drink for millions all round the world. People drink billions of cups of tea everyday. One would think there is the usual tea, lemon tea and may be herbal tea with tulsi leaves. Women enjoy different flavours of tea at Chai Shop on Pakhowal road, Ludhiana. —  Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

AGRICULTURE

Farmers updated on farm machinery upkeep
Samrala, July 16 The local branch of Punjab and Sind Bank organised a one-day awareness camp in coordination with the Rural Development Centre at Dhindsa village, 5 km from here, today regarding the maintenance of farm machinery and development of dairy business as a supplementary source of income. Mr Kulwinder Singh, Technical Engineer, PAU, Ludhiana, addresses farmers on Saturday.

Protest over student’s death
Ludhiana, July 16
Students of Arya College, Government College for Boys, Khalsa College and the Student Union of Shiv Sena Hindustan protested against the failure of the government to take action against the Principal and management of Bhartiya Vidya Mandir over the death of a student.

From Colleges
Doraha college shows good results
Doraha, July 16
Students of B.A. (I) of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, have shown commendable results in the examinations conducted by Panjab University in April 2005. The total result is 85. There are 76 first divisions.

Seminar on nanny programme
Ludhiana, July 16
A large number of girls attended a seminar on “Nanny Programme” organised by a local institute on its premises. The seminar was conducted by Ms Parminder Kaur Hundal, immigration lawyer from Alberta, Canada.