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Sad, a booth-owner is disabled further
Ludhiana, February 9

A physically challenged man's booth was removed overnight to construct cabins of three deed writers allegedly being backed by an Akali leader in the new Courts Complex here today.

Pucca cabins coming up as the booth of a physically challenged Lalji is pushed aside in the new courts complex in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

City all set to go greener
Ludhiana, February 9
The city is all set to go green with the local municipal corporation planning to plant 10,000 saplings along the roadsides in coming days. The corporation would buy 8,000 tree guards in this regard.

Pakoras and Patiala pegs chip in & how! Ludhiana, February 9Pakoras and Patiala pegs are catching the frenzy of youths at Kila Raipur rural olympics. And why not since the title sponsor of the rural olympics is none other than Haywards 5000, a beer company! At the same time, the pakora craze can be gauged from the fact that not a single wrapper of patato chips could be seen in the entire arena.

Industry not to participate in SAD-BJP rally
Ludhiana, February 9
Though determined to make their voice heard at the Centre, industry associations here will not participate in the SAD-BJP rally to Parliament on February 26. The industry's reluctance is primarily due to its fear of getting sidelined in the rally where the political parties intend to take up issues related to several sections of society.

Nights perfect for crime in city
Ludhiana, February 9
As the sun sets on the horizon and darkness engulfs the city this chilling winter, residents run for cover in cosy quilts but criminals venture out at these very hours to strike at will.

COMMUNITY

Balancing act: Artistes from Rajasthan perform during the Kila Raipur annual sports fetival on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Parks’ Maintenance
Will govt take action against erring officers?
Ludhiana, February 9
Will the Punjab government take action against officers of the local municipal corporation, who defaulted in the implementation of an agreement for maintaining municipal parks in the city with the park management committees? 

Rs 8 lakh silver food bowl
Ludhiana, February 9
Leading silver brand from London, Frazer and Haws, has decided to keep its most expensive gift item, a food bowl worth Rs 8 lakh, in Ludhiana.

Cupid strikes youngsters Ludhiana, February 9 The youngsters may not celebrate their traditional festivals with such enthusiasm like they are preparing themselves for Valentine’s Day. Youngsters purchase gift items for Valentine’s Day in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Inderjeet Verma

Robbers injure woman, loot cash
Ludhiana, February 9
Two armed robbers injured and looted the wife of a chemical factory owner at his house in Basant Avenue yesterday evening.

Rising Steel Prices
Small industries feel the jolt 
Ludhiana, February 9
The unprecedented rise in the steel prices during the past one year in particular has resulted in a big jolt to the development of small industries in Punjab and the engineering industries in particular which are known as “steel consuming” units have suffered the maximum. The steel prices have risen by more than Rs 10,000 per tonnes from January 2007 to January 2008. The pleas of the small-scale industrialists have fallen on the deaf ears.

150 companies taking part in eng expo
Ludhiana, February 9
About 150 companies from across the country are participating in Engineering Expo-2008, a four-day exhibition of engineering goods that kicked off here on Thursday.

EDUCATION

Club organises cycle tour to Anandpur Sahib

Doraha, February 9 The youth club of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, organised a three-day cycle tour from Doraha to Sri Anandpur Sahib today. Principal Dr Narinder Singh Sidhu flags off a three-day cycle tour students of Guru Nanak National College in Doraha on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

School exhibition gets under way
Ludhiana, February 9
Top schools of the country as well as abroad participated in the 4th India and International Premier School Exhibition (IIPSE) which got underway at Majestic Park Plaza here. The exhibition is being organised by AFAIRS, India.

SPORTS

PAU Athletics Meet
Mandeep best athlete

Ludhiana, February 9 Mandeep Singh and Balinder Kaur, both students of the College of Agriculture were declared best athletes among men and women, respectively, in the 42nd annual athletics meet of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Mandeep Singh (best athlete) takes part in high jump event in the 42nd annual athletics meet of Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Friday. — Tribune photo by Inderjeet Verma

JCT take on Air India today

Ludhiana, February 9 An absorbing tussle is on the cards when JCT, Phagwara, will take on Air India, Mumbai, in the 16th round match of the ongoing ONGC Indian Premier Football League to be played here at Guru Nanak Stadium tomorrow.  Air India, Mumbai, players practice at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. The Mumbai outfit will lock horns against the local favourites JCT on February 10. — Tribune photo by Inderjeet Verma

‘More disciplines for SAI trainees soon’
Ludhiana, February 9
More sports disciplines would be added from next year for the trainees of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) training centre being run here at the multipurpose sports complex opposite Guru Nanak Stadium. This was announced by S.S. Roy, director of regional norther centres (SAI). — OSR

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