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Bandh passes off peacefully
Dalits plan nationwide stir on Sept 11

Ludhiana, September 5 The call for Punjab bandh for today made by various Dalit organisations in protest against the Gohana incident evoked a mixed response in the city today.

A scene of a rally organised by Dalits against the Gohana incident at the Clock Tower chowk. —  Photo by Inderjit Verma

Gang of robbers busted, 7 held
Khanna, September 5
The local police claimed to have busted a gang of robbers by arresting seven members during a press conference organised by SSP Naunihal Singh at his office here today.

Man, son get RI for murder
Ludhiana, September 5
Sessions Judge Harbans Lal has sentenced a man and his son to rigorous life imprisonment for killing a truck driver in Chotti Haibowal in July last year.

Teachers hold rally against govt policies
Ludhiana, September 5
“Six per cent schools are without any teacher whereas 12 per cent schools have only one teacher. 30,000 posts are lying vacant.

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COMMUNITY

Above normal rainfall in August
Ludhiana, September 5
The total rainfall during August in Ludhiana was 197.6 mm as against 179.7mm of normal rainfall. During the first week of August 103 mm rainfall was received while a rise in temperature both minimum and maximum was recorded.

Units flay PSEB move to shut down furnaces
Ludhiana, September 5
Condemning the Punjab State Electricity Board’s decision to shut down arc and induction furnaces, industry associations here said the board should take measures to increase generation and curb wastage instead of taking drastic measures like these. 

Industry, residents resent power cuts
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 5
Unscheduled power cuts being imposed for hours daily have caused resentment among local residents and industrialists. Industry representatives alleged in addition to the compulsory cuts, the industry is suffering due to unscheduled power cuts.

Jains seek ban on slaughtering
Ludhiana, September 5
The Jain community of the city today demanded a ban on slaughtering of animals and selling of meat products on September 8, which is a special day of religious importance for the community.

Importance of teacher’s role stressed
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 5
Teachers’ Day was celebrated at various educational institutes of the local town and surrounding villages. Students greeted their teachers by presenting flowers and attractive cards.

Teachers honoured at Doraha Doraha, September 5 The Doraha College of Education celebrated Teachers’ Day in a novel way. The college honoured sincere and outstanding teachers of the local college. Dr Inderpal Singh, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of GND University, was the chief guest. The chief guest, Dr Inderpal Singh, with teachers honoured at the Doraha College of Education on Monday. — Photo by Lovleen Bains

Teachers protest at Matka Chowk
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 5
Hundreds of activists of the Private Aided Teachers Union marched towards Chandigarh for participating in the state-level demonstration at Matka Chowk today. They had proceeded on mass casual leave as a part of observation of black day on the occasions of the Teachers’ Day.

Schools celebrate Teachers’ Day

Ludhiana, September 5 Teachers’ Day was celebrated in Sanatan Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and Sanatan High School. Students of 10 plus I and 10 plus II acted as mock teachers . Shilpa of 10 plus I acted as Principal, Latika of plus II as Vice-Principal and Pankaj of plus II as DPE. Teachers of Kundan Vidya Mandir, Ludhiana, honoured on Teachers’ Day on Monday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

From Colleges
SD College seniors welcome juniors
Ludhiana, September 5
A welcome party was organised by students of M. Com (second year) of Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College for their juniors here today.

Row over shifting of ESI dispensary
Ludhiana, September 5
Thousands of workers, entitled to medical facilities under the Employees State Insurance Scheme (ESI) in the city, are upset over the government decision to shift the ESI dispensary No 4 from the premises of ESI Model Hospital here to Jodhan village, about 12 km from here.

SPORTS

St Thomas School shooters excel

Ludhiana, September 5 Shooters of the local St. Thomas Senior Secondary School, Brown Road, gave a sterling performance clinching seven medals, including four gold, in the 6th Punjab State Inter-School Shooting Championship held at Mohali on September 3 and 4. Shooters of St Thomas Senior Secondary School, Brown Road, who won seven medals, including four gold, in the recently held Punjab State Inter-School Shooting Championship at Mohali. Ms H. Malaki and Mr Johnson, Principal and team in charge, respectively, are also seen in the picture. — A Tribune photograph

City shuttlers felicitated Ludhiana, September 5 Shuttlers of Ludhiana performed exceedingly well reaping haul of medals in the Punjab State Sub-Junior Badminton Tournament held from September 1 to 4 at Jalandhar. Shuttlers who won laurels for the city in the Punjab Sub Junior Badminton Championship held from September 1 to 4 in Jalandhar, with their coach, Mr Gianinder Singh. — Photo by Inderjit Verma