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Resignations too little, too late: Sikhs
Ludhiana, August 11
The resignations of Mr Jagdish Tytler from the Union Cabinet and Mr Sajjan Kumar as Chairman of the Delhi Rural Development Board following threats and protests by the Congress allies in the United Progressive Alliance over his indictment by the Nanavati Commission does not appear to assuage the feelings of the Sikhs in general and the riot victims in particular.

Minor rescued from bonded labour
Sold for Rs 1,800 four years ago

Ludhiana, August 11 The ‘allurement’ of employed turned a nightmare experience for 16-year-old Sigren, who was sold off for Rs 1,800 four years ago. He was again “purchased” by a farmer in a village in Phillaur. Sigren, who has been rescued by the Dasta Virodhi Andolan. —  A Tribune photograph.

2 face case for meddling in DTO’s work
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 11
The local police has booked two persons, including an SAD leader, for allegedly interfering in the official duty of the DTO, Sangrur, and manhandling his securitymen. One of them has been arrested.

Students practise for I-Day despite heat and dust
Ludhiana, August 11
The grounds of Government College for Boys, are ringing with sounds of patriotic songs as more than 2000 students practise for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The Health Minister, Punjab, Mr Ramesh Dogra will take the salute.

Students rehearse for the Independance Day parade at Government College for Boys in Ludhiana on Friday. — Tribune photos by Sayeed Ahmed

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Disabled man looks for justice Ludhiana, August 11 Following directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court to remove encroachments in the city, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has launched selective demolitions from time to time, leaving behind a trail of misery for some. Dhuni Parsad repairs a cycle at his demolished house in Model Town Extension. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

New market committee chief takes over
Ludhiana, August 11
The newly appointed Chairman of the Ludhiana Market Committee, Mr Hardeep Singh Qadian, Vice-Chairman Harpal Singh Sangowal and other members took over their assignment at a largely attended installation function here today.

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Chamber hails FM’s package
Ludhiana, August 11
The Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Punjab, while welcoming the Finance Minister’s package for the small and medium industries, has pointed out that the minister was silent on the cost of finance, which was an equally important aspect for credit.

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Government teachers to step up stir
Ludhiana, August 11
A district level meeting of the Anti-Privatisation Adhypak Morcha was held under the presidentship of Charan Singh Sarabha here yesterday.

B.Ed college inaugurated
Doraha, August 11
It was not only the first day for students in the new academic session, but also the first day of the Doraha College of Education to function formally and mark its place in the map of B.Ed colleges.

From Schools and Colleges
GNIMT students shine in MBA
Ludhiana, August 11
Students of Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology, Model Town have done well in the odd-semester examinations held in May 2005.

10-day NSS camp at Ambedkar Nagar
Ludhiana, August 11
As part of the cleanliness and awareness campaign regarding the preventive measures against seasonal diseases, Mr. Anurag Verma, Deputy Commissioner, inaugurated a special 10 day NSS camp at Ambedkar Nagar (Gyaspura), where an epidemic had spread last year.

NTT students awarded certificates
Jagraon, August 11
On the completion of the Nursery Teachers Training course session 2004-05, a special certificate awarding function was held at New Punjab Public School, Jagraon (Ludhiana), Prof Baldev Singh of the District Institute of the Education & Training Jagraon, was the chief guest.

CMCH to have paediatric ICU Ludhiana, August 11 With the contributions made by local residents, the Christian Medical College and Hospital here has embarked upon a project of setting up a paediatric intensive care unit and expanding the existing general ICU at a cost of Rs 10 crore. Dr Johan Pramod, acting Director, Christian Medical College and Hospital, addresses a press conference in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Tribune photo by I.V.

Health check-up coupon saves life
Ludhiana, August 11
There could have been no better gift for Mr Mukhtiar Singh (name changed) and his wife on their wedding anniversary from their children. The unique gift was a ‘health check up’ coupon from Hero DMC Heart Institute here.