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’84 riot victims threaten to stop trains on Nov 6
 Ludhiana, November 1
Their world was shattered 25 years ago, with their menfolk tortured and murdered in cold blood. However, even after two and a half decades justice eludes the victims of the 1984 riots.
Riot victims threaten to stop trains in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
2 lensmen attacked with sharp weapons
Ludhiana, November 1
Two photojournalists were attacked by armed assailants here at Civil hospital when they were trying to click pictures of different parties after a brawl today.
Aditya Jaitly and Happy Makkar, photographers with an English and Hindi daily,
respectively, were taking the pictures when the assailants hit them with
sharp-edged weapons and snatched their cameras. Aditya's mobile was also
snatched.
Aditya Jaitly, a photojournalist, who was seriously injured by armed assailants in Ludhiana on
Sunday. A Tribune photograph
71-year-old receives PhD degree
 Ludhiana, November 1
It was his sheer determination that led Gurcharan Singh Muhay to achieve success in his life, being awarded a doctorate degree by Guru Nanak Dev University at the age of 71. In spite of his poor health an excited Muhay could not resist the temptation to go all the way to Amritsar to receive the degree and hold it in his hands on stage.
Muhay reading one of his books at home afte receiving the degree. Photo: IV
Another youth killed in mysterious circumstances
Ludhiana, November 1
Twelve days after the cold-blooded murder of a banker, Pran Ranjan Sinha, allegedly by a gang of autorickshaw drivers, whose body was found from a vacant plot in
Phoolanwal, the killing of another youth in a similar manner has created ripples in the police department.
500 paddy-laden trucks stranded on NH-95
Commuters suffer as road remains blocked, traffic disrupted
 Khamano, November 1
Over 500 paddy-laden trucks are stranded at Khamano on the Chandigarh-Ludhiana road for the past two days as a rice sheller is delaying the unloading of stock thereby causing a lot of inconvenience to the commuters.
Trucks loaded with paddy parked on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh road at Khamanno. Photo: Gurminder Singh Grewal
8 arhtiyas, labourers fined for overweighing farm produce
Jagraon, November 1
The secretary of the local market committee has reportedly penalised seven commission agents and labourers responsible for overweighing the produces of the farmers at various grain markets.
Noise pollution
Religious groups give two hoots to SC directive
Ludhiana, November 1
In blatant violation of the ban imposed on the use of loudspeakers from 10 pm to 6 am by the Supreme Court, a few religious groups in the city are continuously creating nuisance by using loudspeakers during the processions carried out in the
wee hours.
80 cases settled in Lok Adalat
Jagraon, November 1
A Lok Adalat was organised at the local courts with three Benches each of Judges Mandeep Kaur Bedi, Ranjeev Kumar Vashist and Ravi Inder Singh hearing the cases. About 87 cases were put before the Bench of Judge Mandeep Kaur Bedi out of which 59 cases were disposed of amicably.
Hearing of cases in progress during a Lok Adalat organised in Jagraon courts.
Photo: Rakesh Gupta
More deficiency-related diseases in villages: Docs
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 1
Contrary to common belief, deficiency diseases are more in rural localities than their counterparts, observed a team of doctors at the opening session of a medical check-up camp organised by Dev Hospital here on today.
Students take part in a poster-making contest during the ongoing PAU youth festival
in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Ward No 46
Rs 1-cr project for better amenities
Ludhiana, November 1
Municipal Corporation has finally taken over the task of providing better amenities and facilities to those residing in ward No. 46 of the city.
9-yr-old boy crushed to death
Ludhiana, November 1
A nine- year- boy was crushed to death under a trolley during a nagar kirtan organised at Prem Nagar here yesterday.
Burglary in 2 Master Colony houses
Amloh, November 1
Burglars are having a field day in ward No. 2 of Master Colony as most of the people living there go out for work and children to schools during the daytime.
Boy’s neck was twisted: Report
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 1
A 7-year-old child was killed by the stepmother, the only heir of a peasant family, by breaking his neck.
Fake Experience Certificates
Deaffiliation fear stalks pvt schools
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 1
Owners of private schools, who had issued fake experience certificates to candidates getting jobs in various government schools, have started running for shelters as the government has decided to cancel their affiliation and recognition.
Fusion-2009 ends at BCM Arya
Ludhiana, November 1
The three-day youth festival, Fusion 2009, concluded at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School here yesterday in the form of a prize distribution ceremony.
Punjab Agriculture University Vice-Chancellor MS Kang was the chief guest.
Students perform a dance during the closing ceremony of Fusion-2009 at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
DYFI reconstituted
Jagraon, November 1
The governing body of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Jagraon, was reconstituted. The election to the body was held at Majri village near here recently in the presence of Surinder Kheeva, national president, and Satnam Singh Braich, district president, of the DYFI and other senior dignitaries of the party.
2 PAU factions join hands
Ludhiana, November 1
The PAU Employees Democratic Manch and the PAU Employees Welfare Front have joined hands to contest the PAU Employees Union Elections to be held on November 19.
London Dreams
Controversy shadows theme
Ludhiana, November 1
Apart from a controversy, there's a point in the story of Vipul Shah's "London Dreams".
The film has raked up a controversy for the use of “Hanuman Chalisa” in a
song, inviting ire from various Hindu organisations of the city. Hue and cry has
been raised due to this controversy but in this entire issue, one forgets to
think about the real and sensitive issue the film touches to the core.
800 examined in medical camp
 Ludhiana, November 1
Over 800 patients were examined and medicines distributed among them at a free medical camp organised by the District Youth Congress (DYC) in collaboration with the Rising Youth Association in Shivpuri here today. The camp was held to mark the 25th death anniversary day of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
A patient being examined at a medical camp in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjit Verma
Order to shift units irks traders
Ludhiana, November 1
The Shimlapuri Industrial Manufacturers Association has condemned the state government for its "dictatorial" attitude.
Students of GNPS, Sacred Heart Convent School and Kalgidhar Academy flash V-sign after winning prizes in District Roller Skating Championship in Ludhiana. Photo: IV |
Machine tool cluster meeting
Ludhiana, November 1
An inaugural meeting of the Machine tool cluster was held here yesterday under the guidance of Kirpal Singh Sagar, the president of the Machine Tools Association.
Grace period for late payment of power bills
Ludhiana, November 1
It's official now: Responding to the persistent demand of consumers who had become increasingly bitter about electricity bills not being delivered in various localities in the Model Town division, the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) has decided to offer a grace period for late payment of bills without surcharge. In case of those consumers who had already paid a surcharge for late payment, the amount thus collected from them will be adjusted in their next bills.
MC helpline
Ludhiana, November 1
The municipal corporation has started a helpline for listening to the grievances of residents from 8 am to 8 pm everyday.
Tips on how to protect skin in winter
Ludhiana, November 1
When the weather starts getting colder, skin starts becoming dry and irritated. Cold weather can cause many skin problems as dry and cold air drains away essential moisture from the skin.
Wedding collection showcased
Ludhiana, November 1
Ludhianvis saw something unique and gleaming, as Vasari showcased their wedding collection at their store.
NRI cheated of Rs 60 lakh
Jagraon, November 1
Sending money quickly at cheaper rate to a foreign country proved costly for an NRI after he lost Rs 60 lakh. Harnek Singh of Jandi village having the power of attorney of his friend Harnek Singh of Canada had complained to the Jagraon police that his friend, a resident of Rasulpur village near here is presently residing in Canada.
PO arrested
Ludhiana, November 1
The economic offences wing of the police has arrested a sub-postmaster for allegedly pocketing Rs 16 lakh by withdrawing it from the post office saving scheme. The accused, Rajinder Kumar
Verma, was declared proclaimed offender by the court 10 days ago.
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Ludhiana, November 1
