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Dharna against shortage of potable water
Ludhiana, February 5
In an interesting turn of events, a local councillor today joined the agitators in Basti Abdullapur himself, who had gathered outside his house to gherao him for non-availability of potable water in the area for the last 15 days.
Residents of Basti Abdullapur accompanied by area councillor stage a dharna against shortage of water in Ludhiana Residents of Basti Abdullapur accompanied by area councillor stage a dharna against shortage of water in Ludhiana on Sunday.
— Photo by Inderjit Verma

Bansal defends privatisation of Delhi, Mumbai airports
Ludhiana, February 5
Defending the privatisation of Delhi and Mumbai airports, the Union Minister of State for Finance, Mr Pawan Bansal, allayed fears that there could be any adverse impact of the move on the UPA government at the centre.






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Allegations by Bitta motivated: Khalsa Dal
Ludhiana, February 5
The allegations levelled against Harnek Singh Bhap and Daljit Singh Bittu by All India Anti-Terrorist Front chief Mr Maninderjit Singh Bitta have been termed as malicious and motivated by the Shiromani Khalsa Dal.

Police, panchayat prevent caste conflict
Broker peace between warring Jat and Dalit families
Bains (Ludhiana), February 5
The city police and the panchayat of Bains village have succeeded in brokering peace between a Jat family and a Dalit family, whose confrontation threatened to snowball into a major caste conflict in the region.

The demolished house of a Dalit family at Bains village in Ludhiana. The reconstruction work of the house began later in the day on Saturday.
— A Tribune photograph

The demolished house of a Dalit family at Bains village in Ludhiana. The reconstruction work of the house began later in the day

Third Front on the cards: Chandumajra
Ludhiana, February 5
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Longowal) leader, Mr Prem Singh Chandumajra, today said that the formation of the Third Front in Punjab was imminent. He claimed that people of the state were fed up with both the Congress as well as the Shiromani Akali Dal-Badal and they wanted alternate leadership to grow.

Mr Prem Singh Chandumajra addresses a press conference in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Mr Prem Singh Chandumajra addresses a press conference in Ludhiana

IT is quite common for companies to start press conferences much beyond their usual time and keep journalists waiting. Recently, however, one such organiser had a taste of its own medicine. This company organised a press conference to present some prize to lucky winner of a certain promotional scheme.


 
COMMUNITY

400 selected as community police officers
Khanna, February 5
The district police recruited 400 community police officers at a recruitment rally organised at Ghaloti village here today. More than 1,000 candidates from 122 villages of Payal subdivision appeared for the rally.

Candidates undergo physical test for selection as community police officers during a recruitment drive by the Khanna police in Ghaloti village on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Candidates undergo physical test for selection as community police officers during a recruitment drive by the Khanna police in Ghaloti village

Banda Bahadur Bhavan to be built in city
Ludhiana, February 5
The city will soon have a bhavan dedicated to martyr Banda Singh Bahadur. The preliminary work to raise the building has been completed by the Bairagi Mahan Mandal, Punjab. The Punjab and Haryana units of the body would also construct a “Bairagi Dharamshala” at holy city of Hardwar.

Mr Krishan Singh Bawa and other functionaries of the Bairagi Mahan Mandal felicitate Mr Gurdip Singh Pandher at a function in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Mr Krishan Singh Bawa and other functionaries of the Bairagi Mahan Mandal felicitate Mr Gurdip Singh Pandher at a function in Ludhiana

Differences among Ayyappa followers
Ludhiana, February 5
Differences have started cropping up among the followers of the Shree Ayyappa Swami, most of whom belong to Kerala. Today a group of the community members led by Thulaseedharan Pillai alleged that two of his sons were turned out from the Ayyappa temple at Jamalpur allegedly at the behest of tow officer bearers, Mr PN Ramanan and Mr Muralidharan.

Make b’day bash unforgettable with Nick TV
Ludhiana, February 5
All you need to do is watch Nick TV to have your birthday celebrated in pomp and style. Nick, a TV channel for children, promises to make your birthday special. Every month throughout the year, the channel will host a birthday bash for one grand prize winner at a surprise venue.

Poor given ration
Ludhiana, February 5
The Punjabi Nishkam Sewa Dal organised its 28th ration distribution function at Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Shahpur Road, here, today. Mr Sushil Prashar, president of the sewa dal, supervised the function.


Members of the Punjabi Nishkam Sabha distribute ration free of cost to poor women at a function in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma


Members of the Punjabi Nishkam Sabha distribute ration free of cost to poor women at a function in Ludhiana

 
CRIME

Woman crushed to death
Ludhiana, February 5
A 45-year-old woman was allegedly crushed to death by some unknown vehicle on the Jagraon-Ludhiana, G T Road, 5 km from here. Sidhwanbet police has registered a case under section 304-A IPC.

Body found
Khanna, February 5
A burnt body of a person was found near the Doburji—Cielon road near canal bridge here on Friday. Payal SHO Paramjit Singh said a cap and a cloth bag was found near the body.


 

EDUCATION

Jain board to set up educational institutes
Ludhiana, February 5
Mr Kashmiri Lal Jain, president, Mr Sikander Lal Jain, Gen. Secretary and other eminent members of Shri Atma Nand Jain Education Board have announced the setting up of two educational institutions and a prayer-cum-meditation hall at the seven acre piece of land at Hussainpura, opposite Amaltas Hotel on Ludhiana-Jalandhar G T Road, here.

GCW to host lecture series
Ludhiana, February 5
The Department of Commerce, Government College for Women, will host the Punjab Commerce and Management Association lecture series from February 8. The PCMA has started the serried in order to create awareness among students and the faculty about various contemporary issues in commerce and management.

GK test in memory of Kalpana Chawla
Ludhiana, February 5
“Youth for Nation” organised an Inter College GK Test in the memory of astronaut Kalpana Chawla recently. Prof Rajesh Marwaha, Head of Commerce Department, Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College and chairman “youth for nation”, while declaring the result said in this competition about 3,000 students from 18 colleges of Ludhiana participated.

Central Model High School organises annual function
Ludhiana, February 5
The 51st annual prize distribution function of Central Model High School held here today. Dr Harbans Lal, MLA, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Punjab Government, was the chief guest while Mr Malkiat Singh Dakha, MLA, presided over the function.


Students of Central Model High School present giddha on the annual function held in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Students of Central Model High School present giddha on the annual function held in Ludhiana

Seminar on ‘Financial Sector Reforms’ organised
Ludhiana, February 5
The Commerce Department of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan campus Model Town, Ludhiana organised a seminar on the topic “Financial Sector Reforms” yesterday. Ms Manju Chawla , Principal of the college, welcomed the chair person Dr S.K. Singla, Prof, Head Business and Management Department, Punjab Agricultural University and the resource persons Dr A.K. Vashisht and Dr Karamjit Singh from University Business School, Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Seminar on physics
Ludhiana, February 5
The Physics Association of SCD Government College here organised a seminar at the Sahir Auditorium yesterday. Physics teachers from various parts of the state such as Kapurthala, Firozepore, Hoshiarpur and Mahilpur participated in the seminar. Dr Manjit Singh, a senior scientist, presented his paper on laser studies.

22 Indian projects get e-governance awards
Ludhiana, February 5
Oracle has initiated the “Oracle Excellence in e-governance Awards” and has announced the 22 Indian e-government project as the winners. The awards were handed over by Mr Charles Philips, president, Oracle Corporation, at a function held yesterday in a city hotel.

DIMT celebrate Basant Panchmi
Ludhiana, February 5
Students of MBA, M.Sc (IT), PGDCA, BCA and DCA of the Doraha institute of Management and Technology celebrated Basant Panchmi with fervours yesterday said Dr R.S Gupta, Director, DIMT, in a press note. They were dressed up in yellow clothes to celebrate the season. The campus was also decorated for the occasion.

Book release
Ludhiana, February 5
Dr S.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, released Humanism in Indian English Fiction, compiled and edited by Dr T.S. Anand, Head Postgraduate Department of English of GGN Khalsa College, at an enclave of intellectuals, researchers, teachers and students of English literature here yesterday.


 

HEALTH

Over 300 patients examined
Ludhiana, February 5
More than 300 patients were examined and medicines distributed free of cost among them at a medical camp organised by Shri Mahavir Jain Yuvak Sangh at Lord Mahavira Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital here today.

 
SPORTS

Sports meet of AS College ends
Khanna, February 5
The 54th two-day sports meet of AS College concluded with the prize distribution ceremony here today. Ms Harbans Kaur Dullo, Parliamentary Secretary, was the chief guest on the concluding day while Dr R.S. Jhanji, Principal of the college, welcomed the guests.

Athletics meet at Green Grove school
Khanna, February 5
The VIIth annual athletics meet of Green Grove Public School began at the school campus on Sunday. Mr Naunihal Singh, SSP, Khanna, presided over the meet. School Principal S. George and the members of the school managing committee welcomed the guest.

LIC athletics meet on Feb 10, 11
Ludhiana, February 5
Around 125 athletes (men and women) from seven zones across the country are expected to take part in the 39th Life Insurance Corporation of India All India Athletics Meet to be organised by the Ludhiana division of the LIC of India at Guru Nanak Stadium here on February 10 and 11.

4 city players in veterans TT squad
Ludhiana, February 5
Harminder Singh Chhattwal of Ludhiana has been named captain of the Punjab veteran’s table tennis team announced for the forthcoming 13th National Master’s Table Tennis Championship to be held from February 8 to 12 in Hyderabad.
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