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Parents of challenged children meet
Busy leaders, babus fail to make it
Ludhiana, September 12
Parents of challenged children took turns to light a ceremonial lamp on the inaugural ceremony of a regional parents’ meet here today.
Hurt at the “insensitivity” of politicians and bureaucrats who refused to attend the function on the pretext of busy schedules, children born with autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities were made the guests of honour.
A challenged boy sips water at the inaugural ceremony of the regional parents’ meet in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
3G mobile service comes to city
Ludhiana, September 12
The much-awaited 3G services of the BSNL has finally come to the city. The main advantage of 3G services would be to those customers who required very high speed data transfer through mobile phones. Video calls and video conferencing has become a reality through mobile phones and television on mobiles would also be of high quality.
Bhootna wanted to kill senior
cop
Ludhiana, September 12
Terrorist Balbir Singh, alias Bhootna, who was nabbed by the police at the railway station along with his wife on August 25, wanted to commit suicide after killing a senior police officer when he was trapped under the train compartment.
Former PAU employee run over by SUV
Ludhiana, September 12
A retired employee of the PAU, who was serving in a gurdwara, was run over by a speeding vehicle while crossing a road here today.
Industry being burdened with tariff hike: Chamber
Ludhiana, September 12
The supply and cost of power in Punjab is disturbing, but even more unsettling is the fact that there is no hope of improvement in the near future. The falling revenue and increasing expenses with massive subsidies has resulted in a massive increase in the debt of the state. The outstanding debt which was Rs 48,344 crore in 2006-07 will mount to Rs 63,217 crore by the end of
this financial year.
Girls at a freshers party at Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana.
A Tribune photograph
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Punjab can produce
5 lakh mt biogenic silica
Ludhiana, September 12
Punjab has the potential to be the real Silicon Valley of India. Based on the rice production figures of Punjab, it is estimated that 5,00,000 metric tonnes of biogenic silica is available annually as raw material from rice husk for semiconductor and other industries.
Orientation Function
Freshers highlight climate change
Ludhiana, September 12
College of Basic Sciences and Humanities of Punjab Agricultural University organised an orientation-cum-welcome function today to greet the fresh students in the college. The Society for Advancement of Academic, Sports and Cultural Activities (SAASCA) organised the function.
Stalling of road project
Cong councillor alleges vindictiveness
Ludhiana, September 12
Residents of ward No. 57 are paying the price for sending a Congress representative to the municipal corporation house, as a road project started in their area before elections has come to a screeching halt.
Over 2,000 patients
examined
Ludhiana, September 12
Lions Club, Ludhiana, in association with the Punjab Eye Bank Society organised National Eye Donation Day here recently.
Dr Manmohan Kaushal, district Governor 321-F, presided over the function. Six schoolteachers were honoured on the occasion.
‘Women can help usher in agri-revolution’
Ludhiana, September 12
Addressing a gathering of girl students at Baba Aaya Singh Riarki College, Tughalwala, Punjab Agricultural University, additional director communication Jagtar Singh Dhiman said women should show interest in farming as this could give agriculture an impetus.
Weight Dept
Shopkeepers allege overcharging by officials
Ludhiana, September 12
While the Punjab Weight and Measures department claim to facilitate the shopkeepers by holding camps for getting the weights and weighing scales checked and renewing their licenses, the shopkeepers accuse the department of overcharging on the pretext of checking its accuracy.
Bank to hike agri quota
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 12
Claiming that majority of the branches of the Bank of India in Ludhiana Zone constituting Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir, were catering to needs of farmers and entrepreneurs of the suburban areas, zonal manager of the financial institute Pawan Bajaj stated that five more units were opened in the area on the bank’s 104th foundation day recently.
Sukhbir gets pat for illegal hoardings’ removal
Ludhiana, September 12
Senior BJP leader and BJP Investor Cell chief Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal today appreciated Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal’s decision to remove illegal hoardings and banners from all over Punjab showing his sensitivity towards the blatant evasion of the Advertisement and Service Tax worth Rs 4,691
crores.
From Schools and Colleges
Bal Bharati celebrates grandparents’ day
Ludhiana, September 12
Bal Bharati Public School hosted Grandparents Day yesterday. Around 30 grandparents were invited to showcase their talent in music, singing, dance and bestow upon young Bal Bharatians strength and wisdom that time and experience has given them.
Medical Negligence
Consult experts before booking docs: DGP to cops
Ludhiana, September 12
Dr Yash Sharma, president, IMA (Punjab), and Dr Arun Mitra its vice- president, in a statement issued here yesterday stated that PS Gill, DGP (Punjab), had in a circular forwarded to all Punjab police departments, ordered it to consult a panel of experts before registering a case against doctors.
Eye check-up camp for
truckers
Amloh, September 12
To reduce the growing trend of accidents, the ICICI Lombard, General Insurance Company Ltd, has launched a drive to create awareness for the importance of eyesight of truck drivers through eye check-up camps at the selected towns of the state, said branch manager, Khanna, Sanjay Goel after the inauguration of the camp at the truck union premises here today.
Symposium on use of laser
Ludhiana, September 12
The department of skin and cosmetology, SPS Apollo Hospital, organised a symposium on the uses of laser in dermatology recently. Dr Jatinder K Gill, senior consultant, said the most sought after treatment was for hair removal by both boys and girls.
New CT scanner installed
Ludhiana, September 12
New 128-slice CT scanner used for the fastest and highest-resolution imaging in the field of radiology, has recently been installed
at DMCH.
Councillor Brar takes oath
Ludhiana, September 12
HS Brar, the newly elected Congress councillor from ward No. 57, took oath at a simple ceremony held at the Circuit House here today.
He was administered the oath by Divisional Commissioner JS Bir. The ceremony was attended by Congress
councillors, but those from the SAD-BJP combine were not present on the occasion.
H.S. Brar (centre) taking oath in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Remembering Fr George Joseph
Sahnewal, September 12
The month’s mind ceremony in the memory of Father George Joseph, the second director of Sacred Heart Convent School,
Sahnewal, was organised at Christ, the King Church, today.
Blackmailing of rich farmer, 6 booked
Jagraon, September 12
The Sudhar police on Thursday booked a gang of six persons who used to blackmail rich people by forcibly making their blue films. Gurpreet Singh of Thakkarwal had in a complaint lodged on September 7 alleged that while he was going to Gujjarwal village where he owns 16 acres of agricultural land on his motorcycle, he was signaled to stop by a woman and her male accomplices near the drain at Ballowal village.
4 held with 3.5 kg opium, 250 gm smack
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 12
The police has arrested four members of two interstate gangs of smugglers who had been involved in distribution of illegal trade of drugs and narcotics for many years. About 3.5 kg of opium and 230 gm of smack were recovered from their possession. Two scooters used in the crime were also impounded.
Farmer clubbed to death
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 12
A few unidentified miscreants clubbed a farmer of Khera village to death while he was guarding his fields on the outskirts of the locality on Thursday.
Fake business worth Rs 825 crore detected
Mandi Gobindgarh, September 12
Mobile wing of the sales tax department detected sale tax evasion of Rs 33 crore and detected bogus business of Rs 825 crore after raiding different firms of Mandi Gobindgarh and Ludhiana.
3 booked for sexual harassment
Jagraon, September 12
The Sudhar police yesterday booked three persons for sexually harassing a girl and for trying to kidnap her. Karamjit Singh of New Abadi, Akalgarh Garh, in a complaint lodged with the Sudhar police has complained that Jatinder Singh of Chak Kalan village, Jashan Preet Singh of Ranke village near Humbran, and Sukhjinder Singh used to harass his sister-in-law who was residing with them for completing her studies as her in-laws had gone to abroad.
Youth killed in accident
Mullanpur Dakha, September 12
A 22-year-old resident of Dhatt village died after being hit by an unidentified vehicle from behind. Sukhwinder Singh of Dhat village in his complaint lodged with the police stated that he and his friend Amritpal Singh (22) were returning to their village on a motorcycle (PB 10 BF 8710) when a speeding vehicle hit them from behind. This accident took place near Karan Marriage Palace on the Ferozepur road. Both fell from the motorcycle and sustained injuries. But Amritpal Singh, who was riding pillion, sustained severe head injuries killing him on the spot.
4 contract killers arrested
Ludhiana, September 12
The CIA-II police had on Thursday arrested four youths, who used to work as contract killers for earning easy money, from near the Gill Bridge. A stolen bike was also recovered from their possession.
Gurdaspur eves survive a scare against Amritsar
Ludhiana, September 12
Gurdaspur survived a scare against Amritsar before romping home victors while last year’s runners up, Ludhiana scripted a comfortable win over Kapurthala on the penultimate day of the 60th Junior Punjab State Basketball Championship (u-19) being held at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
In the final, Guru Nanak Khalsa College players proved too good for their opponents from Guru Nanak Girls College players whom they outnumbered 5-1 to bag the title.
Ludhiana and Kapurthala district girls in action on the penultimate day of the 60th Junior Punjab Bassketball Championship at Guru Nanak Stadium of Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
 Softball
Tournament
Guru Nanak Khalsa College eves emerge champions
Ludhiana, September 12
Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, defeated Guru Nanak Girls College, Model Town, to emerge as champions in the women’s section of the Ludhiana District Softball Championship being played at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
Ludhiana district softball championship in progress. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Handball trials tomorrow
Ludhiana, September 12
Trials to select the Punjab junior handball team (girls) will be held here on the Punjab Agricultural University campus on September 14 from 9 am onwards, according to Balkar Singh
Brar, general secretary, Punjab Handball Association.
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Digging of a piece of panchayat land for a village pond, instead of desilting the original pond, by using funds under the National Rural Employment Generation Scheme
has created a controversy at Maangat village.
