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306 workers rendered jobless, to get Rs 1.07 cr
Avon Components shuts; workers file review plea
Ludhiana, August 31
Following the order pertaining the bundling of handle and pedal sections of Avon Bicycle Components Private Limited, which would render 306 workers out of job, the Labour Department is looking into the review application filed by workers.

Basant Resorts under IT scanner
Shingora Shawls in net too, surrenders Rs 1.25 cr concealed income
Ludhiana, August 31
Income Tax officials have initiated a survey on a local shawl manufacturer— Shingora Shawls— and at least nine outlets of a leading food chain — Basant Resorts — in different parts of the city under the supervision of Mr A.P. Srivastava, Commissioner of Income Tax (CIT) I, and Mr Vijay Kumar, CIT III.

Vigilance begins probe against PAU draftsman
Ludhiana, August 31
The state Vigilance Bureau has instituted an inquiry under the Prevention of Corruption Act against a PAU draftsman, Shiv Kumar Sharma, after allegedly ignoring his activities for several years allegedly under the influence of a senior Punjab police official.

People wave to Mr Janardhan Divedi, general secretary of the AICC, as his chopper prepares to land near Kotli village on the death anniversary of Beant Singh, former Chief Minister of Punjab. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

6-year-old raped, murdered
Ludhiana, August 31
Blinded with lust, a 20-year-old boy allegedly raped and murdered a 6-year-old girl in Prem Vihar Colony of Basti Jodhewal late last night. The accused, identified as Bunty, allegedly took the victim, daughter of a hosiery worker into the bathroom of his house and raped her.

Newlywed killed for dowry
Samrala, August 31
Sukhvinder Kaur of Nagra village, 5 km from here, has allegedly been killed by her husband Manpreet Singh, mother-in-law Manjeet Kaur and father-in-law Bachan Singh for dowry, according to her father Rulda Singh of Bahopur village police station, Kharar, here today.

CM promises 50 cr for city
Ludhiana, August 31
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has assured a grant of Rs 50 crore for various development projects in the city. Stating this here yesterday, Mayor Nahar Singh Gill said the assurance was given during a meeting in Chandigarh.

COMMUNITY

A dancer swirls during the solo kathak dance competition held in KVM School, Ludhiana, on Thursday. — Photo by IV

New Sub-Registrar’s office lacks facilities
Ludhiana, August 31
Lack of amenities dogs the functioning of Sub-Registrar (East) office which was shifted to Transport Nagar from the local Mini Secretariat on Monday. A number of residents, who had visited the office to get their works done had to go back empty-handed after computers developed a snag.

Ujjain incident evokes resentment
Ludhiana, August 31
Terming the Ujjain incident to be an unfortunate one, various teachers’ organisations, and even the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad, feel that the incident, in which a senior Professor was killed, has brought disrepute to the student community.

Lyrics must have depth, says state awardee Ludhiana, August 31 It was a proud moment for lyricist Chan Goraya Wala when he received a state award from Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh at a state-level Independence Day function held in Patiala on August 15. Talking to Ludhiana Tribune he said, “I am the first song writer from Punjab who has been given the Geet Kari State Award.   Lyricist Chan Goraya Wala receives the state award from the Chief Minister. — A Tribune photograph

Thousands throng Khullar Kul Devi fest
Samrala, August 31
To seek the blessings of Khullar Kul Devi, people came to the Manupur village, 10 km from here, today in large numbers. At the Khullar Kul Devi festival, free services were provided to them. Free medical camp and free dental check-up camp were set up to help the poor.

Man caught on cheating charge
Ludhiana, August 31
The Division No. 6 police today nabbed a conman, who had allegedly cheated several persons of the city by offering to arrange loans within 72 hours, besides running a fake marriage bureau.

Assault victim offered money
Jagraon, August 31
The assault on Ram Surat Mishra, a peon of Sanmati Vimal Jain Public School, Kothe Khazuran village, Jagraon, has taken a new turn when last night Subhash Jain and Gandhrav Sharma approached him in the local Civil Hospital, where he is his admitted, offered money and pressed him for changing his statement before the police.

Bharat Electronics wins quality award
Ludhiana, August 31
The safety of workers is a cause of concern and the industry needs to address it. While focussing on quality and quantity, it should not forget that safety of workers should never be overlooked and safety measures should be reviewed from time to time.

Apex chamber meets PSEB chief
Ludhiana, August 31
A deputation of the Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Punjab) met the Chairman of the Punjab state Electricity Board at Patiala yesterday and discussed the problems being faced by industry.

AGRICULTURE

Time to sow maize, say PAU scientists
Ludhiana, August 31
Punjab skies are expected to remain cloudy with possibility of showers at some places in the next two to three days. PAU scientists have advised the farmers to start sowing maize (Paras and JH-3459 varieties).

EDUCATION

Founder president of college remembered

Doraha, August 31 The 85th birth anniversary of Dr Ishwar Singh, founder president of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, was celebrated by the management, staff and students of the college in Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Hall today. PU Vice-Chancellor R. C. Sobti being honoured by Ms Roop Brar, president, GNN college, Doraha, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Ishwar Singh, founder president of the college, on Thursday.

From Colleges
NSS units organise cultural programme
Ludhiana, August 31
As many as 250 boys and 150 girls of three units of the NSS of S.C.D. Government College here organised a function on its premises yesterday. Programme officers Harblas Heena, Paramjit Singh Grewal and Parveen Gupta welcomed the cadets.

IBM holds seminar on computer software
Mandi Gobindgarh, August 31
A seminar under the aegis of IBM initiative programme was organised on “Great mind challenge” at Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Sciences yesterday.

Seminar stresses on professionalism
Doraha, August 31
A team of the ICICI Prudential Insurance visited the Doraha Institute of Management and Technology and conducted a seminar on career for MBA students. Mr Sukhpaal Singh, chairman of the institute, welcomed the general manager of the ICICI, Mr Amit Singla, and his team.

Arterial grafts better than bypass surgery: doc
Ludhiana, August 31
The multiple arterial grafts have opened new vistas in beating heart surgery by way of providing more longevity and saving the operated persons from the risk of recurrence since the venal grafts, although easier to perform, tended to block again after 10 to 15 years.

Ayurvedic workshop on paralysis held
Mandi Gobindgarh, August 31
The Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital had organised a training programme and workshop on ‘pakshaghat’ for practitioners of ISM & H, under the sponsorship of the Department of Ayush, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi.

SPORTS

Everest school judokas excel
Ludhiana, August 31
Judokas of Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, Ludhiana, reaped a rich haul of medals in the Ludhiana District Judo Championship held here at Guru Nanak Stadium.