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ISBT named after martyr, opened
Special provisions made for physically challenged persons
Ludhiana, January 11
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal today inaugurated the new Inter State Bus Terminus named after martyr Sukhdev. Speaking on the occasion after unveiling the Rs 21 crore Amar Shaheed Sukhdev Inter State Bus Terminus, the CM sought whole-hearted cooperation from the people to run the SAD-BJP government because it was the people's government for people's welfare.

Amar Shaheed Sukhdev Inter State Bus Terminus, which was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Rollback of power tariff hike only on paper
Consumers feel cheated as billing continues on increased rates
Ludhiana, January 11
It was more than two months ago that the Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal made a public announcement to roll back the power tariff hike which was given effect from September, 2007, and the coalition partner of the government, the BJP, patted its back for forcing the government for this populist decision.

Travel agent booked for duping man of Rs 10 lakh
Khanna, January 11
The Khanna police has booked a Phillaur-based travel agent on charges of duping a person of Rs 10 lakh on the pretext of sending him abroad.

City girl flies high
Ludhiana, January 11
For Anita Rekhi and Ramesh Kumar, this Lohri will be a special moment to celebrate. Their daughter, Sonia Rekhi, is a flying officer with the Indian Air Force now. The 20-year-old city girl, after completing her one-year training in Hyderabad, will be joining duty in Guwhati. "I am proud of my daughter. Her hard work has finally paid off. She has not only realised her own dream, but also come up much above our expectations."

Widow complains against 3 cops
SP to look into matter
Ludhiana, January 11
A scavenger has accused three cops, including a chief drill inspector posted at the Police Lines, of sexually harassing her.

Decision on Khangura's bail today
Ludhiana, January 11
Sessions judge G K Rai today reserved the orders on the regular bail application filed by a former trustee of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust Gurdial Kaur Khangura (mother of Congress MLA Jassi Khangura) for tomorrow.

COMMUNITY

Nine awarded gold medals at Lohri Mela
Ludhiana, January 11
The "Lohri Mela" organised by Malwa Sabhyacharak Manch at Punjabi Bhawan here yesterday turned out to be an event that provided ample entertainment along with spreading a message for giving due recognition to the girl child.

Functionaries of Malwa Sabhyacharak Manch with the recipients of gold medals during Lohri Mela celebrations in Ludhiana on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

MC to foot proportionate amount of bills
Ludhiana, January 11
Punjab director sports Pargat Singh came down heavily on the municipal corporation for refusing to foot the electricity bills of Guru Nanak Stadium here, which continues to be in darkness for the fifth consecutive day.

Students of Love Dale School celebrate Lohri on the school campus in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Sangat darshan on January 15
Ludhiana , January 11
Sumer Singh Gurjar, deputy commissioner here, has said that the next sangat darshan programme will be held at the Nagar Council office, Samrala, on January 15, an official press note said here today. No sangat darshan will be held here on the same day.

Letters
Sewerage arrears
As far as the arrears of water and sewerage connections are concerned, residents of MIG colony, Phase II, Urban Estate Dugri, will have to bear the burnt in 2008 as the local municipal corporation is planning to take action against those who have not paid their dues till date.

Biz Word
New Swift launched
Ludhiana, January 11
The all-new Swift with latest features and changes was launched at Libra Autocar Company here yesterday.

Take up pension issue with government: PAU panel
To observe black day on January 14
Ludhiana, January 11
The supervisory staff association of the Punjab Agricultural University in its yesterday’s meeting presided over by president Daljit Singh resolved to urge university authorities to take up the case of pensioners with the state government. They also decided to extend their support to the cause of pensioners.

Inter-school contest: Aayush best speaker
Ludhiana, January 11
At least 80 students from 10 schools took part in inter-school competitions organised by Ryan International School. The aim of the school was to spread awareness about the HIV/AIDS among students.

Students of Rayan International School present a concert at Guru Nanak Bhawan. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Guru Nanak college students celebrate Lohri
Ludhiana, January 11
Lohri was celebrated at Guru Nanak Girls College here yesterday. Principal Dr Charanjit Mahal congratulated the staff and students on the occasion. A cultural programme comprising mimicry, folk songs and dances was also organized on the occasion. Garments were also distributed among Class IV employees of the college.

Faculty development programme at GNIMT
Ludhiana, January 11
ISTE chapter of the Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology, Gujarkhan Campus, organised a two-day faculty development programme, which concluded here on Wednesday. Debashish Banerjee from Performance Enhancement Solutions, New Delhi, was the resource person.

Lecture on ill-effects of over population
Doraha, January11
The commerce and economics association of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, organised an extension lecture yesterday. Gursharanjit Singh, head of the department, Postgraduate Department of Commerce, welcomed the resource person on the occasion. Dr B.S. Virk, N.J.S.A. Government College, Kapurthala, gave lecture on the topic “Population: A Boon or Bane.” He said one-fourth of the world’s younger generation is in India and this productive work force will help the country in becoming a superpower.

Workshop on emotional intelligence
Khanna, January 11
The Desh Bhagat Singh Institute of Management and Computer Sciences in continuation of its “faculty skills enhancement programme” organised a faculty empowerment workshop on the college premises.

Inter-school talent hunt competition
Ludhiana, January 11
Students of a few play way schools took part in the inter-play way school colouring and talent hunt competition organised by GMT Public School today. Students of GMT Public School, Sangmeshwar Play way, Little Rose, New Little Kingdom, Gaylord, Pahwa Kids Caro, Kids Care took part in the colouring, rhyming and the fancy dress competition.

Children take part in the inter-play-way school talent hunt competition organised by 
GMT Public School in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

SPORTS

North Zone sports meet concludes
Ludhiana, January 11
Ajay Thukral of central excise department, Amritsar, got the better of Ajay Ojha of central excise department, Jaipur, to win top honours in the table tennis event in the men's singles category at the three-day North Zone Sports Meet organised by the Central Revenue Sports Board, which concluded at the Sutlej Club here today.

Khalsa College eves are champions
Ludhiana, January 11
Players of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, Ludhiana, gave an excellent performance and emerged champions in the Panjab University Inter-College Softball Championship held on the PU campus, Chandigarh, recently.

Winning team with the college staff. — A Tribune photograph

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