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All set for today’s grand show

Ludhiana November 13 For Congress workers, if not for everybody, all roads in Ludhiana seem to be leading towards the Chandigarh Road, opposite Vardhaman Spinning and General Mills, the venue of the party's rally that will finally mark the beginning of the party's poll campaign for the forthcoming Assembly elections.

A huge hoarding in front of Hotel Park Plaza on the eve of Congress rally in Ludhiana. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Walls, roundabouts, poles continue to be defaced with poll posters

Ludhiana, November 13 While the Prime Minister's visit might leave the city sparkling clean due to a massive cleanliness drive, residents will have a difficult time in removing numerous posters related to the Congress rally that have been pasted literally in every nook and corner of the city, defacing public property.

A wall of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority defaced by Congress leaders in view of the Prime Minister’s rally in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Journal to foster better police, public ties

Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 13 Claiming that the Darpan, monthly journal launched recently by the Punjab Police, will felicitate proximity of the uniformed force with the public. This was stated by Mr Rachhpal Singh Hara, DSP, Malerkotla, at a function organised at Bhogiwal village, near here, today. He urged office-bearers of various social and educational organisations to read the journal and have first hand information about the working of the police.

Mr Rachhpal Singh Hara, DSP, Malerkotla, inaugurates circulation of Darpan, monthly journal of the Police Department, at Bhogiwal, near Ahmedgarh, on Monday. — Tribune photo by Mahesh Sharma

BJP leader flays Vikas Yatra
Ludhiana, November 13
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Rajya Sabha member Lala Lajpat Rai today criticised the Vikas Yatra being taken out by the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, in the state.

Vegetable prices start declining
Ludhiana, November 13
Vegetable prices, after continually remaining very high during and even after the festive season, have finally begun looking downwards. Thanks to improved local supply, a decline of 35-40 per cent in the prices of most vegetables in the wholesale market has taken place in the past few days. According to traders, the downward trend will continue till the beginning of the next month at least.

CRIME

SHO suspended
Ludhiana, November 13
The SSP, Ludhiana, Mr A.S. Rai, yesterday suspended SHO of Division No. 4 Surinder Pal Singh on the charge of trying to outrage the modesty of a nurse in a hospital on Saturday night.

AGRICULTURE

New techniques needed to better farmers' income
Ludhiana November 13
The Punjab Agriculture University Vice-Chancellor, Dr K.S. Aulakh, has said agriculture in Punjab has received a serious blow in the productivity of rice and wheat during the past few years. Ever rising cost of cultivation has greatly lowered the profits of farmers. “A large number of tractors, tube wells and good lifestyle of farmers are all deceptive”, he said. “The fact is that Punjab farmers are under debt. The need of the hour, therefore, is to bring a drastic change in farming in order to raise the income of the farmers”.

EDUCATION

Sat Paul Mittal award for Ela R. Bhatt Ludhiana, November 13 As many as 492 Nehru scholarships were given to students at a function held at Nehru Sidhant Kender here today. Gen S.F. Rodrigues, Governor of Punjab, gives away Nehru scholarships to students at the Nehru Sidhant Kender, Ludhiana, on Monday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

“Roshni” illuminates Doraha institute Doraha, November 13 An inter-college and inter-school fine arts competition, "Roshni-2006", was organised with pomp and show at the Doraha Institute of Management and Technology, Doraha. An inter-college and inter-school fine arts competition, "Roshni-2006", was held at the Doraha Institute of Management and Technology, Doraha. — A Tribune photograph

Games, contests mark Children’s Day celebrations
Ludhiana, November 13
Maple Bear Canadian Play way and Nursery School celebrated the Children’s Day here today. Kids came dressed up as Chacha Nehru, Saheed Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi and other martyrs. The Principal of the school, Ms Veena Aggarwal, explained to the kids the significance of the day.

Students of Jain Public Senior Secondary School and (right) Lovely Lotus celebrate Children’s Day on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

COURTS

Damages sought for death of son
Ludhiana, November 13
Mr Anwar Ali, father of deceased Ruab Ali, aka Bhola, had sought damages to the tune of Rs 5 lakh, levelling allegations of causing death of his son, against Jagjit Singh Chawla of Janakpuri by electrocuting.

Hectic lobbying on for medical council poll
Ludhiana, November 13
Hectic lobbying and canvassing is on in the city as well as elsewhere in the state for the election of three members from amongst qualified doctors to the Punjab Medical Council (PMC), scheduled to be held on November 28.The nominations having been filed by the contenders and the date for withdrawal of candidature being over, nine candidates, including four from the mega city, are left in the field.

Diabetes becoming epidemic: expert
Ludhiana, November 13
Diabetes mellitus is a disease of metabolic disorder that has one common feature - hyperglycemia (elevated blood glucose level). Hyperglycemia may occur as a result of reduced insulin secretion, decreased usage of glucose in the body and increased glucose production.

CMCH to hold free diabetic camp today
Ludhiana, November 13
The Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) will organise a free diabetes check-up camp in the Medical OPD tomorrow to mark the World Diabetes Day.

150 examined at eye camp

Ludhiana, November 13 More than 150 patients were examined at a free eye check-up camp, which was organised by the Lions Club under the supervision of Dr Ravinder Kochhar, president of the club, at Lord Mahavira Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital here yesterday. Medicines were given free of cost to the patients. A doctor examines a patient at an eye check-up camp which was organised by the Lions Club in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

SPORTS

Jarkhar, PAU academies qualify for hockey meet

Ludhiana, November 13 Mata Sahib Kaur Academy of Jarkhar and the PAU Academy won their respective matches to qualify for the 5th All India Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament at the Prithipal Singh Astroturf Stadium at the Punjab Agricultural University campus here today. A match in progress between the Jarkhar Academy and the Bahadurgarh Academy in the qualifying round of the 5th All-India Jagtar Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament at the PAU stadium on Monday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Guru Nanak school win hockey cup Ludhiana, November 13 The hockey team of Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School yesterday won the hockey cup by defeating the team of Shakti Public School in the three-day 8th Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Divali Hockey Tournament organised at Guru Nanak National College, Doraha. The tournament concluded yesterday.

The hockey team of Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School, Doraha, with the winners’ cup during the 8th Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Divali Hockey Tournament at Doraha on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Pranav, Raj Kumar clinch badminton title
Ludhiana, November 13
Local lads Pranav Chopra and Raj Kumar created history by clinching men’s doubles title in the Punjab State Badminton Championship, which concluded at the Raizada Hans Raj Stadium, Jalandhar, yesterday.

Football trials on Nov 17
Ludhiana, November 13
The Ludhiana District Football Association will conduct trials to select the u-16 team here at Guru Nanak Stadium on November 17 at 10 am, according to Mr Shivtar Singh Bajwa, president of the association.