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‘Spare us,’ shopkeepers plead with MC
Flyover at Gill Chowk will ‘ruin’ spares market
Ludhiana, November 30
The proposed flyover at the Gill Chowk ran into rough weather today after shopkeepers of the spares market decided to oppose the move on the ground that the construction work would force closure of shops in India’s biggest two-wheeler spares market.

Wall constructed outside rly station
Ludhiana, November 30
The railway station authorities have erected a wall outside the station near the old lakkar bridge to discourage residents from crossing railway lines here. Since the Municipal Corporation had demolished the old bridge two years ago and the railway overbridge was yet to be constructed, a number of passengers were posing a threat to their lives by crossing the railway lines to reach the station or the Bhadaur house market.

A wall that has been erected outside the railway station to discourage people from crossing railway lines in Ludhiana.

DRI detects customs duty evasion by soap-makers
Ludhiana, November 30
Officials of the local Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) have busted a racket involving evasion of customs duty, running into several crores, through under-invoicing of imported acid oils and fatty acid oils by soap manufacturing units in the city and elsewhere in the region.

Saddam ensured bunker in each house before attack: ex-Chief Architect

Ludhiana, November 30 Before attacking Iran in 1979, Saddam Hussain had ensured that all houses, car parkings, markets, schools, clubs and other buildings in townships had a bunker each to save people from being bombed.   Manmohan Singh Virdi

Fuel price cut fails to enthuse residents

Ludhiana, November 30 The demand for petrol and diesel remained constant in spite of reduction in their prices. Residents felt that only if a proportionate reduction in the prices of other commodities took place would the real benefit accrue. The number of consumers visiting petrol stations witnessed no significant rise in spite of a cut in fuel prices in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

Cold their only company at night

Ludhiana, November 30 As the mercury hit its lowest mark in the city last night, making it the coldest town in the plains of the North, a section of people spent the night out in the open sky. CHILLING REALITY: A group of migrant workers found sleeping out in the open in the chilly weather near the Ludhiana railway station. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Commissioner to resolve water bills complaints
Ludhiana, November 30
Following complaints from a number of residents who were receiving water bills despite living in houses smaller than 125 square yards, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has decided to organise a lok suvidha camp at Zone-B office on December 8 to resolve the issue.

City to have public transport
Ludhiana, November 30
The city is all set to have a public transport system with the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation launching a local city bus service.

‘Ludhianavis getting hang of concept tourism’ Ludhiana, November 30 Concept tourism is gaining popularity among residents in this region. Religion, wildlife, adventure, ecology, spirituality and education are among the popularly sought concepts. Tourism boards and travel planners across the country are offering good bargains, said Mr Ajay Gupta, director, India Travel Mart (ITM), while talking to the Ludhiana Tribune here today. Ajay Gupta

Police to hold suvidha camp tomorrow
Ludhiana, November 30
The city police will organise a special suvidha camp for the public on December 2 at the Police Lines here from 10 am to 2 pm to clear pending cases.

DBA poll: Pathak Returning Officer
Ludhiana, November 30
A senior lawyer,Mr S. K. Pathak, was today appointed Returning Officer(RO) for conducting the annual elections of the District Bar Association(DBA) to be held on December 20.

Effigy of Mulayam burnt

Ludhiana, November 30 Activists of the Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj (BVDS) today staged a demonstration from Mata Rani chowk to Clock Tower chowk and burnt an effigy of Mr Mulayam Singh Yadav, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Activists of the Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj stage a rally in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by  Inderjeet Verma

Ludhiana resident Upinder Pal Singh Sachdeva, who is an insurance investigator, surveyor and adjuster, was given the award of honour by the Indian Red Cross Society.The award was given by the Governor, Gen S.F. Rodrigues(retd), at a function held in Chandigarh on Wednesday

4 booked for murder bid
Jagraon, November 30
The police has registered a case under Sections 307, 498 and 34 of the IPC against Davinder Singh, Baljit Kaur, Paramjit Kaur and Teja Singh of Siloani Khurd on the charge of attempt to murder of Amarjit Kaur.

In-laws booked in dowry case
Jagraon, November 30
The police has registered a case under Sections 498-A and 406 of the IPC against Charanjit Singh, Amarjit Kaur and Jasvir Singh of Sayan Khurd on the charge of harassment for dowry. The accused allegedly harassed Ramandeep Kaur of Chowki Maan, who is married to Jasvir Singh, for bringing less dowry. — OC

Expert clears fuzz about fuzzy logic
Doraha, November 30

Dr Yaduvir Singh from the Department of Instrumentation and Control at the Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, spoke on ‘Soft computing and machine intelligence’ to students and faculty members of Bhutta College of Engineering and Technology today. Dr Yaduvir Singh speaks during a seminar at the Bhutta College of Engineering and Technology, Doraha, on Thursday. Photo by writer

From Colleges
Insurance firm hires 54 MBA students
Ludhiana, November 30
The Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology (LCET) organised a joint final interview and selection session conducted by ICICI Prudential on its campus today. The company shortlisted 166 MBA students from various institutions of the state.

Science exhibition at Doraha college
Doraha, November 30

Trainee teachers of the Doraha College of Education organised a science, mathematic and social studies exhibition at the local Khalsa Girls Senior Secondary School. A science and social studies exhibition was held at Khalsa Girls Senior Secondary School, Doraha, on Thursday. Photo by Lovleen Bains

From Schools
Cultural extravaganza at founder’s day 
Ludhiana, November 30

Sat Paul Mittal School organised ‘Parvaaz - a cultural extravaganza’ on its third Founder’s Day at the Nehru Sidhant Kendra here today. The chief guest, Mr Surinder Singla, Finance Minister, lighted the lamp. The function started with ‘Shiv aradhana’. Mr Rakesh Bharati Mittal, vice-chairman of the school as well as Bharati Enterprises, welcomed the guests. Cadets of Tagore Public School celebrate NCC Day in the school in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph

Teachers asked to be more devoted
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 30
Leaders of various social and educational organisations called upon the teachers to imbibe character of devotion and dedication of the veteran educationists, who had seen the transitional phase of teaching profession during last decades. This call was given at a function organised at MGMN Senior Secondary School to felicitate two teachers, who had retired after putting in service of 35 years.

Miss World Punjaban: Ludhiana, November 30 Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women reverberated with Punjabi songs here today with around 250 contestants vying for berth in the 9th exclusive international beauty pageant, Miss World Punjaban-2006, being organised by the Sabhyacharak Sath Punjab in association with ETC Punjabi. Participants for Miss World Punjaban 2006 in the question round during a talent hunt at Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women in Ludhiana on Wednesday.

State has failed to check HIV: doctors

Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 30 Dr Rameshwari Sharma and Dr S. R. Shahi, Directors of Kalyaan Helpline, an NGO engaged in curbing the spread of AIDS, have called upon social organisations of the area to join hands in fighting the menace that had claimed valuable lives across the world with India figuring as the worst sufferer. Dr S. R. Shahi and Dr Rameshwari Sharma address a gathering at Mandi Ahmedgarh on Thursday. Photo by Mahesh Sharma

‘15-44 age group worst hit by HIV’
Ludhiana, November 30
The global theme for AIDS this year is “Accountability” and the slogan is “Stop AIDS, keep the promise.”

100 attend workshop on anaesthesia
Ludhiana, November 30
A workshop on regional anaesthesia using ultrasonography was conducted by the Department of Anaesthesiology of the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), in collaboration with Sonaosite, USA, here today.

SPORTS

Raekot school overall champ
Ludhiana, November 30

Raekot Public School secured 301 points to bag the overall trophy in the XVth Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Athletics Meet which concluded at GGN Public School, Rose Garden, here today. Students of Raekot Public School who won the overall trophy in the XVth Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Athletics Meet, in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo by Inderjeet Verma