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Tension over removal of slum
Dwellers accuse leader of pocketing
money; Improvement Trust, revenue
officials to probe

Ludhiana, February 2 Tension gripped Dr Ambedkar colony in Rishi Nagar area today afternoon when a group of persons allegedly began digging earth for laying the foundation stone at a controversial land occupied by a large number of slum dwellers.

The disputed land at Dr Ambedkar Colony at Rishi Nagar in Ludhiana. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Now, private guards to regulate traffic
Ludhiana,February 2
In first ever experiment of its kind a private security guard has been employed to regulate the traffic at the National Road Bhai Bala Chowk.

Attack on judges during youth fest
PU bars GHG college for 2 years
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 2
Taking seriously the indiscipline created by members of Bhangra team of GHG Khalsa College, Sudhar, during a youth festival organized at GHG Khalsa College, Narangwal, about three months ago, Panjab University authorities have barred the erring institute from taking part in any cultural functions or youth festivals organised by the university for two academic sessions. 

New schemes for power loom sector
Ludhiana, February 2
The ministry of textiles has approved several schemes for the power loom sector to be implemented during the 11th five-year plan. Addressing a press conference, Aashish Gupta and Ranjit Singh, both directors of the all-India power loom board of the ministry, said the schemes would play a significant role in the modernisation of the sector.

Teenagers booked
Ludhiana, Feruary 2
A student of Class XII along with his friends allegedly stormed into the house of his class mate in Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar to compel her parents for getting them married. The spurned lover and his friends attacked and misbehaved with her parents. The boy identified as Saurav Bedi along with his accomplices has been booked. — TNS

COMMUNITY

LPG

Agency flouting rule, alleges manch Members begin relay fast Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 2 Activists of the Ahmedgarh Surakhsha Manch started a relay fast to impress upon the food supply authorities to initiate action against the owner of the lone gas agency of the town, who according to them was allegedly violating norms while supplying refills.

Office-bearers of the Ahmedgarh Surakhsha Manch protest against a gas agency at Ahmedgarh on Saturday. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Fashion institute organises annual function Ludhiana, February 2 The second annual function of Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology- ‘Avant Garde’ - was held at the Guru Nanak Bhawan here today. The colourful event captivated the guests and students. Students perform a dance at the annual function in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Army recruitment drive draws youths in droves Ludhiana, February 2 Job security and added perks turned out to be the ultimate selling point for the Army, as its recruitment rally received an unprecedented response this year. Size does matter: An Army man measures the chest of a youth during the recruitment rally in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

City girl excels in R-Day camp
Ludhiana, February 2
Narayani Anand has been adjudged the best cadet, junior wing, at the All India Republic Day Camp that concluded on January 29. Five city girls attended the month-long Republic Day Camp at New Delhi. 

Road show
Ludhiana, February 2
The ITMA Asia and the CITME conducted a roadshow here last evening in association with Orbitz Business Tours to promote a textile machinery exhibition to be held in China in July. — TNS

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Highway Killing
Bodies of two youths brought from Tundla
Lapran, February 2
Pal of gloom descended on this village when bodies of two youths, including son of a transporter were brought from Tundla (Uttar Pradesh) here today. They were robbed and killed by a gang of highway robbers three days ago. 

Newborn’s body found in drain
Jagraon, February 2
The body of a newborn was found in a drain in Raikot yesterday. Rajinder Singh, who noticed the body, informed the police, which registered a case under Section 316 of the IPC against an unknown person in this regard.

Bank opens regional office
Ludhiana, February 2
Union Bank of India will open 150 new branches across the country, including 26 in Punjab, by March 2009. The bank will also foray into insurance business for which it has formed a new company.

Battery-operated vehicles
Punjab seeks subsidy for units
Ludhiana, February 2
Keen to promote environmentally-friendly battery-operated vehicles, the state government has sent a proposal to the centre to give subsidy to units engaged in their production.

PCCTU to resume strike from Feb 5
Doraha, February 2
The executive committee of the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union has decided to resume its agitation from February 5. The committee will court arrest and observe a bandh in all educational institutions on this day.

PAU MBA course may be shifted
Final decision on Feb 4 
Ludhiana, February 2
Speculations are rife that the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) course, which is presently being run under the College of Agriculture at Punjab Agricultural University(PAU) will be shifted under the College of Basic Sciences at PAU. 

From Schools & Colleges
Science Olympiad: 27 Spring Dalians secure top ranks
Ludhiana, February 2
Students of Spring Dale Senior Secondary School have brought laurels to the city as out of 4 lakh students, 27 of this school were among the top-rankers at the National Science Olympiad conducted by Science Olympiad Foundation, New Delhi. 

Extension lecture on health and fitness Doraha, February 2 An extension lecture was organised by the physical education department of G.N.N.College, here today. Dr Paramvir Singh, senior lecturer in the sports science department at the Punjabi University, Patiala, presented his views on the topic ‘Health and Fitness’.

Dr Paramvir Singh welcomed by the physical education department of G.N.N. College on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Minhas joins as PAU research director
Ludhiana, February 2
Dr Paramjit Singh Minhas joined as the new research director, while Dr Milkha Singh Aulakh as dean of college of agriculture at the Punjab Agricultural University, here yesterday.

Placement cell set up
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 2
In an attempt to help educated rural youth to find jobs in India and abroad, the management committee of GNC Khalsa College, Narangwal, has established a placement cell at the college premises. 

Lecture on business communication organised
Doraha, February 2
An extension lecture on the ‘Need of Business Communication’ for MBA students of Doraha Institute of Management and Technology was organised today. B.S. Sra, vice-president (marketing) from Ralson India Ltd. was the resource person.

SPORTS

KVM athletics meet

Srishti fastest runner Ludhiana, February 2 The second day of the 63rd annual athletics meet of Kundan Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, witnessed keen contests, with students vying for top honours. Track and field events were held today and S.C. Saxena and Ashwani Kumar, principal and manager, KVM managing committee, respectively, were in attendance to cheer the participants on.

Students take part in a race during the annual athletics meet of KVM, Ludhiana, on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Nidhi Chandla bags top honours
Ludhiana, February 2
Nidhi Chandla, a student of BA III, won three titles (100m, 400m and long jump) to win the best athlete award in the 39th edition of the annual athletics meet of SDP College, here today.

BCM athletics meet ends
Ludhiana, February 2
The two-day annual athletics meet of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School (primary wing), Shastri Nagar, concluded here today.

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