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Diamond Robbery
When protectors turn predators
Ludhiana, October 13
The alleged involvement of security guard in high profile robbery case involving diamonds worth Rs 1. 75 corores has brought to the fore the misuse of government machinery for criminal purposes.
Vet varsity student hurt in brawl
Ludhiana, October 13
Deepinder Singh, IIIrd year student of the College of Veterinary Sciences, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU), sustained head injuries during a brawl that took place at hostel No. 8 here yesterday night.
Deepinder, a resident of Bathinda, was immediately rushed to the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) for check-up.
Deepinder Singh, a student of College of Veterinary Sciences, was admitted to DCMH after a brawl on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Drug Peddling
Kin of NRIs under scanner
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 13
NRIs, who have been showering currency notes on outstanding players on the occasion of village sports and dancing girls on the occasion of social functions might preserve their “generosity” as certain security agencies have initiated the process to ascertain the exact source of their income.
Problems galore at Meena Bazaar
Ludhiana, October 13
Meena Bazaar, the second largest confectionery and box market in the country after Delhi, seems to have become the “city of woes” for businessmen and residents of the area. But numerous complaints to the authorities concerned over the years have failed to bear fruit.
The congested lanes of Meena Bazar seem to be waiting for a tragedy. Photo: I.V.
- Pick pockets have a field day
Principal secretary inspects grain market
Doraha, October 13
Principal secretary to the Chief Minister D.S Guru visited the local grain market to take stock of the arrival, procurement and the lifting of paddy apart from hearing to the problems being faced by farmers.
Guru said at least 13 principal secretaries had been deputed to overlook the day-to-day problems being faced the farmers in 20 districts.
Principal secretary to the Chief Minister assesses the process of procurement and lifting at a grain market in Doraha. A Tribune photo
Organ Donation Day to be observed on Oct 15
Ludhiana, October 13
Organ Donation and Transplantation Day will be observed at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital
(DMCH) here on October 15. DMCH, in association with GLODAS INDIA (Gift of Life Organ Donation Awareness Society), will focus on creating awareness about organ donation and transplant in the course of different activities to be undertaken on the occasion.
Dengue Outbreak
Social bodies to hold rally on Oct 17
Ludhiana, October 13
With the municipal corporation and health department failing to take any effective step for controlling dengue cases in the city, local social organisations like the Ludhiana Maha
Sabha, Lok Ekta Sangathan and the Karkhana Mazdoor Union have decided to hold a protest rally in front of the deputy commissioner’s office on October 17.
Students sensitised
Ludhiana, October 13
Under the direction of Ludhiana civil surgeon Dr Satpal Sharma, the health department today launched an awareness programme at various schools to educate the children about dengue fever.
 Valmiki Parkash Utsav
Badal calls for harmony in state
Ludhiana, October 13
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has called upon the people of Punjab to carve out an ideal, value-based and harmonious society by following the teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki for strengthening the bonds of compassion, love, peace and brotherhood in the state.
Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal during Valmiki Parkash Utsav celebrations
in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Shobha Yatra being taken out on the eve of Valmiki Jayanti in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
From Schools & Colleges
Dayanand school wins science quiz
Khamano, October 13
A two-day science fair of seven schools belonging to Sarvhitkari Society was held at Sarvhitkari Vidya Mandir, Khamano, in which science quiz, paper reading and model exhibition were conducted. Chief guests on the closing ceremony were Karnail Singh, deputy director (retired), SCERT, and Narinder Sharma, secretary, Patiala department of Sarvhitkari Samiti.
Youth fest enters second day
Ludhiana, October 13
Youth and Heritage Festival (Zone B) of Panjab University, Chandigarh, held at Guru Nanak Girls College here entered the second day today. Eleven teams are participating in the Zone B youth festival. Music competitions, including folk songs, classical songs,
ghazals, bhajans, shabads etc, were performed by the participating students in their melodious voice. These students belonged to various colleges in the district. The students had gala time during the festival on the second day.
Voice of India fame Arshpreet Kaur performs at the youth festival in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
Vardhman director interacts with PAU students
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 13
Under the industry-institute interaction programme D. L. Sharma, director, Vardhman Textiles Ltd, visited the Regional Institute of Management and Technology. Sharma had done his MBA from the Punjab Agricultural University itself.
Campaigning for PAUTA poll picks up
Ludhiana, October 13
With the Punjab Agricultural University Teachers’ Association (PAUTA) elections scheduled for October 21, intense campaigning and lobbying for the various posts has already begun. Like any other elections, both factions have started levelling allegations against each other. The rival group feels that the ruling group had done nothing for the teachers’ welfare in the past one year while the latter maintains that the allegations are baseless as this time, too, majority of the members had extended their support to them.
At The Crossroads
No beauty in vulgarity
It is disgusting to see day in and day out vulgar display of female nudes in newspapers and journals. There is a limit to everything but there seems to be no limit to exposing the female form from every conceivable angle.
‘Face of Punjab-08’ in December
Ludhiana, October 13
To discover Punjab's hidden talent in dance and singing, a competition will be organised in December. “Face of Punjab-08” will be divided into different categories.
A different way to remember Nusrat
Ludhiana, October 13
Yash Momi from Phillaur has chosen a unique way to pay his tribute to the legendary singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on his birth anniversary falling on October 13. Momi has painted the picture of the singer on his palm.
Yash Momi, a teacher from Philluar, shows a sketch of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
on his palm. Photo: Rajesh Bhambi
Power Saving
Navleen wins first prize
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 13
Power situation in the state would improve within three years once the thermal plants at Talwandi Sabo, Giddarbaha and Rajpura starts functioning. This was stated by member (distribution) PSEB, H. S. Barar, while interacting with mediapersons after the end of the power conservation seminar at Gobindgarh Public School here yesterday.
Villagers protest against police inaction
Raikot, October 13
The villagers, including the panchayat of village Johlan, staged a dharna in front of the police station here today. Later on, when they did not get any satisfactory reply from the SHO Gurdial Singh, they led a peaceful protest march through the busy markets of the town.
Bhalla’s mother-in-law found dead in canal
Ludhiana, October 12
Mother-in-law of noted comedian Jaswinder Bhalla was found dead under mysterious circumstances after her body was found in Sidhwan canal here today evening.
She willed her eyes for others
Ludhiana, October 13
When Surjit Kaur (80) died on October 9 here, it was a moment of immense grief for the family. But even at the time of their huge personal loss, her sons
-Gurinder Singh, a senior staffer with Ajit and Harinder Singh Kaka, a photojournalist with the same newspaper- did not forget to fulfill their mother’s pledge to donate her eyes.
Surjit Kaur
Patwaris to go on mass leave
Khamano, October 13
A meeting of the patwar union, block Khamano, was organised at Patwar Bhawan, Sanghol, under block president Ritupal Rathore, in which the patwaris condemned the behaviour of tehsildar, Khamano.
Devotees pay obeisance at Guga Mari Temple
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 13
A large number of devotees thronged the Guga Mari Temple at Chhapar village, near here, to worship the snake, an embodiment of “nag devta” on the occasion of Chhota
Mela.
Traditional themes inspire builders too
Ludhiana, October 13
Traditional themes have begun inspiring builders too, who are opting for a variety in exteriors of the buildings they are coming up with. The latest entrant is Bhasin Infrastructures and Developers, who have launched the "region's first" township with Rajasthani theme.
His heart beats for bhangra 
Doraha, October 13
Anish Bhanot has been into bhangra from years together. Even as a kid, his heart pulsated at the dhol beat, and he could hardly resist its thump even from a distant place. “Bhangra is not in my blood. But I am striving to enthuse new blood into this folk dance so that it may no more remain the heart-throb of Punjab alone, but may thud the hearts of millions of Punjabis settled abroad as well as the foreigners who have started recognising the intensity of its beat," he proudly asserts.
City Concerns
Plan and maintain better roads
The potholes, collection of water in them and bumpy roads have become a part and parcel of our lives. The agenda of the government seems only to provide only roads but not good quality roads. People must realise that they are paying the government indirectly in the form of taxes.
Firing Incident Main accuse surrenders
Raikot, October 13
The local police claims to have solved the firing incident in which one person had lost his life with the arrest of Sukhpal Singh of Bihili village,
Barnala, today. He surrendered before police through an influential leader of the area. His vehicle (HR 32 A 8248) was also seized by the police. Two persons were seriously injured in a firing incident that had taken place at the Barnala Road,
Raikot, on September 28. A few occupants of a Scorpio car were seen trailing a Ford Icon car
(PB 10 BN 1148).
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