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ESIC detects 975 cases of non-compliance by employers
Ludhiana, November 20
Of the 2,000 cases of non-compliance filed by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) against employers in the state, as many as 975 cases are from Ludhiana alone. However, even after the introduction of a scheme of amnesty to withdraw cases, less than 80 employers have come forward.

Chaos on last date for filing VAT returns
Ludhiana, November 20
Chaos and confusion prevailed at the Excise and Taxation office in the Mini-Secretariat as thousands of traders came to deposit their annual VAT returns on the last date for filing the returns today.

A heavy rush on the last date for the filing of VAT returns at the Excise and Taxation office in Ludhiana on Monday.

Ludhiana police gets ISO certification for CPRC

Ludhiana, November 20 The Ludhiana Police has added another feather in its cap under by attaining the ISO 9001 :2000 for the Community Policing Resource Centre (CPRC). Popularly known as the Single Window System or the Courtesy Counters, the Community Policing Resource Centre has established a quality management system for general enquiries, verifications regarding passports, arms licences, NRI registrations, visa extension, permissions, national crime research bureau vehicle verifications, human rights complaints and the information cell under the Right to Information Act.

SSP AS Rai shows ISO 9001-2000 certificate issued by Technical,Universal and Verifiable, Germany, to the Ludhiana police’s CPRC on Monday. — Photo by IV

Police close to cracking Devgan murder case
Ludhiana, November 20
After various unsuccessful attempts to solve the sensational murder case of Prem Nath Devgan, owner of the MEFA Needles manufacturing unit, the Ludhiana police today claimed that it was close to cracking the case. Although the police had constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to solve the murder some months ago and had arrested a migrant from Bihar, the case was leaving the police confused.

Students protest flouting of Tobacco Act
Ludhiana, November 20
More than 1500 students from 40 schools, teachers and members of the Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle undertook a protest march from the premises of GGSSC till the Deputy Commissioner's office here today. The march was undertaken in protest of the non-implementation of the Tobacco Act, 2003.

COMMUNITY

Photo ID cards: voters harassed
Ludhiana, November 20
Numerous irregularities have been committed by the election staff while preparing the voters lists for the Punjab Vidhan Sabha elections scheduled to be held in February, 2007.

SBS Nagar slum being ‘legalised’

Ludhiana, November 20 The controversial slum near City Centre in Shaheed Bhagat Singh(SBS) Nagar is being clandestinely converted into a legalised residential area with the District Food and Supply Department issuing ration cards to the dwellers and mentioning their address as New Valmiki Colony. A Congress flag atop a jhuggi in SBS Nagar in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Concern over growing socio-economic disparities
Ludhiana, November 20
The North West Indian Sociological Association (NWISA) has expressed its concern over the social distortions that are threatening the very fabric of society with the erosion of moral values and neglect of aged people. This major society flaw has been attributed to the process of liberalisation that has been set in motion, particularly in rural society.

Mayor inaugurates road projects

Ludhiana, November 20 City Mayor Nahar Singh Gill today inaugurated a number of development projects in the city. He inaugurated recarpeting of roads project worth Rs 42 lakh in Focal Point and another project worth Rs 23 lakhs in ward number 18 from Aarti Steel Chowk to railway crossing towards Dhandari. Mayor Nahar Singh Gill inaugurates a development project in Ludhiana on Monday. — A Tribune photograph

Prem Mittal chairman of PPCC cell
Ludhiana, November 20
Senior Deputy Mayor Prem Mittal has been appointed the chairman of the industrial cell of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee. The appointment was made by the PPCC president, Mr Shamsher Singh Dullo. A function was organised by the local unit of the party here today which was presided over by the Minister for Public Health, Mr Harnam Dass Johar.

Mustard in full bloom in the countryside of Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Protest march by Education Employees Union
Ludhiana, November 20
A protest march was undertaken by the Education Class IV Employees Union here today. They gathered outside the Deputy Commissioner's Office. Mr Harbhajan Singh , president, said a charter of demands, including permanent jobs to part-timers, was submitted. He said that the part-timers had not been given salaries for over a year and their salaries should be paid immediately.

Gurbani website launched

Ludhiana, November 20 Singh Sahib Giani Tarlochan Singh, Jathedar, Shri Kesgarh Sahib, launched Gurbani Website www.gdnsldh.org of Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Ludhiana, at a largely attended religious congregation here yesterday. Giani Tarlochan Singh,Jathedar of Keshgarh Sahib,launches the Gurbani website at Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib in Ludhiana on Monday. — Tribune photo by Inderjit Verma

Maid's murder spells doom for family
Ludhiana, November 20
The murder of the maid by a youth in Greenfield Colony has increased the woes of her family consisting of her crippled husband and three minor children. She was the only bread-earner of the family after her husband Mallu Ram was crushed under a car, in which the daughter of an influential hotelier was learning driving last year. His wife had to take employment in more homes for sweeping and utensils washing work.

Wrong admissions: probe against college Principal 
Ludhiana, November 20
The B.Ed colleges running in the district without following guidelines will have a tough time now, as Panjab University has decided to constitute experts' committees to conduct surprise checks on them. The university will act tough with the colleges found guilty.

Job fair at RIMT-IET
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 20
The RIMT-Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Mandi Gobindgarh, conducted a job fair on its campus today. Noida-based Hindustan Computer Limited (HCL), one of India's leading global information technology (IT) services companies providing IT solutions, remote infrastructure management services and BPO, visited the RIMT-IET.

From Colleges
Seminar on Indo-Pak relations 
Ludhiana, November 20
A UGC sponsored seminar on India-Pakistan ties concluded at Govind National College, Narangwal, here yesterday. The day seminar was inaugurated by Dr R.C.Sobti, VC, Panjab University. He stressed upon rural education and the need for discipline for the upliftment of a nation. He also released a book, Major Ishak Mohammad Da Naatt Jagat, written by the college Principal, Dr H.S. Gosal.

Prelims for Ms World Punjaban to be held 
Ludhiana, November 20
The grand finale of Miss World Panjaban-2006 is underway. Organised by Sabhyacharak Sathh Panjab, the trials to select the contestants will start from tomorrow.

Workshop on infertility concludes
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 20
Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital organised a two-day training workshop on infertility (Bandhyatava) for practitioners of ISM and under the sponsorship of Dept of AYUSH, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The workshop concluded at New Delhi on Saturday.

Watch your lipid profile or perish !
Ludhiana, November 20
The people of Ludhiana are fond of sumptuous eating,with wining and dining being their favourite pastime. But is this lifestyle healthy ? The fact is that by turning a blind eye to their lipid profile, they are exposing themselves to serious health risks and a host of diseases due to being overweight and having a high level of cholesterol.

SPORTS

KVM annual athletic meet begins

Ludhiana, November 20 The 62nd annual athletics meet of Kundan Viyda Mandir School, Civil Lines and City branch, began today. Padma Shree awardee, Bahadur Singh, declared the meet open. Students in action at the 62nd annual athletics meet of Kundan Viyda Mandir School in Ludhiana on Monday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Sutlej Club members take part in Sports Carnival with gusto
Ludhiana, November 20
Varun Adya won the squash title for the seventh consecutive year at the Sports Carnival-2006 organised by Sutlej Club here  yesterday. Mr Priyank Bharti, ADC (D), was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.

Sports day celebrated with ‘Synergy’
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 20
Two schools- SNAS Senior Secondary School and SNAS Model School- jointly celebrated their annual sports day "Synergy - 2006" at the outdoor stadium here yesterday.

GNNC Doraha wins laurels
Doraha, November 20
Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, which participated in the inter-zonal festival organized at DAV College, Chandigarh, from November 15 to 19 with one of the largest contingents of 108 participants, has won laurels by achieving a total of seven positions in the festival.

LDCA general secretary bereaved
Ludhiana, November 20
Anil Chitkara, younger brother of Mr Vinod Chitkara, general secretary, Ludhiana District Cricket Association, died in a road accident here last night. He was 40. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.