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20 hurt in clash at Avon Cycles
Ludhiana, April 24
Twenty persons were injured following a clash between labourers and management at Avon Cycles in Giaspura here this morning. The clash took place between workers and supporters of the management after a tiff took place between workers and some factory officials.

Injured workers at the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Teachers gun for Maheshinder’s scalp
Ludhiana, April 24
“We will continue our strike and the school will remain closed till Mr Maheshinder Singh Grewal is not removed. We do not want a foul-mouthed politician functioning as Additional Secretary of the Nankana Sahib Education Trust, run by the SGPC,” said 50-odd staff members of Nankana Sahib Public School.

Abandoned suitcase causes scare 

Ludhiana, April 24 An abandoned briefcase and a bag led to panic at the Ghanta Ghar chowk this afternoon when some shopkeepers raised an alarm after spotting these under the elevated road. Normalcy, however, returned to the area after a police team opened the briefcase and the bag. A police team opens a bag under the elevated road that caused panic among shopkeepers near Ghanta Ghar Chowk on Monday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

NRIs flock back home for dental treatment
Ludhiana, April 24
Dental outsourcing is a reality today with thousands of NRIs and even citizens of several developed countries like the USA, the UK, Canada, France and Germany now looking towards specialists in India for treatment of their dental problems.

COMMUNITY

Cong govt real saviour of farmers: Galib
Ludhiana, April 24
A former MP and PPCC vice-president Gurcharan Singh Galib has claimed that the decision of the Union Government of providing bonus of Rs 50 per quintal on wheat procurement to farmers on the initiative of Capt. Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister, has proved that the Congress Government was the real savior of the farmers.

The colourful pottery from Khurja displayed at the Karigiri Craft Bazar being held in Nehru Sidhant Kendar, Ludhiana, attracts many a visitor. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

LIT blames slums on police
Ludhiana, April 24
Holding the district police responsible for not taking up an anti-encroachment drive against slums in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, the Ludhiana Improvement Trust has pleaded before the Punjab State Human Rights Commission to dismiss a petition by residents, who had knocked at the latter’s doors to get respite from mushrooming slums.

Birmi going it alone yet again
Ludhiana, April 24
Having got full assurance from the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, that he would be attending his April 30 rally along with the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president, Mr Shamsher Singh Dullo, the Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Milkiat Singh Birmi, is going it alone once again.

Johar to contest from Ludhiana (W)
Ludhiana, April 24
The Education Minister, Mr Harnam Dass Johar, will contest the forthcoming elections from the Ludhiana West Assembly segment. His son, Mr Ajay Johar, who is being described as his father’s political successor, said here today that reports about Mr Johar’s ill-health were false and motivated.

Two motorcyclists hurt as bus overturns

Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 24 Two motorcyclists were injured seriously when a bus overturned after its driver lost control at Chappar village, near here, today. Sher Singh (left) and Gagan, who were injured in a road accident at Chappar village in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Monday. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Gill elected vice-president of Mayors’ body
Ludhiana, April 24
The All-India Council of Mayors, has unanimously elected the city Mayor, Mr Nahar Singh Gill, to the coveted post of vice-president of the Mayors’ apex body in the country.

CRIME

Councillor, 3 others booked
Khanna, April 24
The police today booked Gaurav Mehta, his father Ravinder Rai Mehta, mother Janak Mehta and Mr Vikas Mehta, councillor, under Sections 342, 323, 506 and 34 of the IPC on a complaint of Ms Pooja Mehta, wife of Gaurav Mehta.

Biz Clips
P&G launches new shampoo
Ludhiana, April 24
P&G has launched a new dandruff shampoo "with advanced vita zinc system that removes more dandruff in one wash". A company press note issued here today said the new product was  effective in one wash in comparison to other products which needed at least three washes.

Students felicitated at annual function

Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 24 Outstanding performers and brilliant students of Government Senior Secondary School, Nathumajra village, near here, were felicitated at the annual prize distribution function organised on the school premises yesterday. A student receives a prize at the annual prize distribution function at Government Senior Secondary School, Nathumajra village, on Sunday. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Workshop on tractor engines concludes
Ludhiana, April 24
A two-day hands-on "Diagnostic training workshop on tractor diesel engines" concluded at Punjab Agricultural University's College of Agricultural Engineering here on yesterday.

HC verdict on veterinary university hailed
Ludhiana, April 24
The Punjab State Veterinary Officers Association has welcomed the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on setting up Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University at Ludhiana. The PAU Teachers Association had made an appeal before the court demanded a stay on the decision which has been dismissed.

From Schools
Earth Day celebrated
Ludhiana, April 24
Earth Day was celebrated at Government Senior Secondary School, Halwara, on Saturday. The Principal of the school, Mr Gurmukh Singh 'Pohil ', enlightened the students about the increasing danger to living conditions on the Earth and warned them that if people did not mend their ways, the Earth would be no more suitable for any kind of life, fauna or flora.

From Colleges
Guru Nanak college students bring laurels
Ludhiana, April 24
Students of MCom of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women here have won laurels with 100 per cent results in MCom third semester. All students were placed in first division, four secured above 80 per cent marks and 19 above 75 per cent.

Crowned beauties share dreams Ludhiana, April 24 Wardrobe malfunction should be considered normal. It is the media which has created a hype of it otherwise people attached to the profession feel that it is just an accident.  Miss India Universe Neha Kapur flanked by Miss India World Natasha Suri and Miss India Earth Amruta Patki at the launch of a showroom in Ludhiana on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Health Department employees stage dharna

Ludhiana, April 24 In response to a call given by the state coordination committee, the employees of the Health Department staged a dharna at the Civil Surgeon office here today. Employees of the Health Department stage a dharna at the Civil Surgeon’s office in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma