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Shiv Sena leader may be held for provoking Sikhs
Ludhiana, November 5
Shiv Sena (Rashtarvadi) leader Baljeet Singh Jassian is likely to find himself in trouble for allegedly instigating the sentiments of the Sikhs who were protesting against the central government by staging a ‘dharna’ near the Old Sabzi Mandi chowk during the recent Punjab bandh.
6 quintals of banned Mangoor fish seized
Ludhiana, November 5
The fisheries department today seized six quintals of the banned Mangoor fish while it was being transported in a truck from other districts in the state. Officials of the fisheries department in coordination with the Punjab Fish Farmers Association intercepted a truck carrying the fish that was to be sold in the Sherpur market.
Lakkar Bridge - II
Design overlooks efficient traffic management planning
 Ludhiana, November 5
Will the approved design of Lakkar Bridge help in managing traffic effectively? The answer is mostly “no” if traffic and road safety experts are to be believed. Various experts had their own opinions but they agreed on this point, adding a traffic survey should have been conducted before the project was taken up.
The proposed rail overbridge may only serve the purpose of crossing the tracks, further increasing traffic snarls.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Six cadets sent back from national camp
Reason: Non-payment of fee
 Ludhiana, November 5
The dream of six NCC cadets of No 4 Pb Air Sqdn to attend the National Integration Camp in Bharatpur
(Rajasthan) turned into a nightmare when the cadets were sent back to Ludhiana by camp organisers on the pretext of "non-payment" of their camp fee.
NCC cadets of Ludhiana colleges who were sent back from National Integration Camp in Bharatpur. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Cops directed to follow dress code
Mandi Ahmedgarh,November 5
The rank and file in the Punjab Police have been directed to wear proper uniform according to the existing norms.
Anomalies in wage panel report
PSEB employees hold protest
 Ludhiana, November 6
A large number of employees of the PSEB Employees Federation (AITUC), Punjab, and Technical Service Union
(TSU) staged a protest against the “anomalies” in the report submitted by wage formulation committee of the electricity board today.
PSEB employees hold a protest in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Govt dilly-dallying over employees’ demands: Union
Ludhiana, November 5
The Punjab State Karamchari Dal has criticised the state government for repeatedly betraying the government employees and adopting indifferent attitude to their outstanding demands while serving an ultimatum to resume agitation to achieve justice.
Workers exhorted to be diligent
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 5
Office-bearers of the Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh have urged workers of industrial houses of the area to work diligently for the prosperity of the nation besides growth and development of their respective organisations. Only then would the union be able to watch their interest, claimed the leaders.
Pau Youth Fest
Music has power to nurture humanity: VC
Ludhiana, November 5
Addressing a huge gathering during the Inter-College Youth Festival of the PAU, Vice-Chancellor Dr Manjit Singh Kang said music had a unique power to inculcate humanity among people. He said a person listening to music often became soft tempered and non-violent. He lauded the students for taking part in the youth festival adding that this helped to develop their talent.
From Schools & Colleges
Boys’ team wins flower arrangement contest
 Ludhiana, November 5
Flower arrangement competition is a tribute to nature. BCM Senior Secondary School organised a flower arrangement competition to encourage the students here today.
This activity encouraged the students to embark on their own personal odyssey of creation and self-satisfaction.
Jasmeet (centre), who was declared Miss Fresher 2009, during a competition at Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Placement: IT firms shortlist 242 students for final round
Mandi Gobindgarh, November 5
RIMT Engineering Institute at Mandi Gobindgarh hosted a mega IT job festival in which more than 15 leading IT companies from Gurgaon, Noida, New Delhi, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula participated to fill their immediate job openings for BTech, MCA and MBA students.
Residents getting muddy water for 15 days
 Ludhiana, November 5
Residents of more than 40 houses of Street Number 3, Fatehgarh Mohalla, have been "forced" to consume contaminated water these days - thanks to the callous attitude of the corporation, which has failed to supply clean drinking water in the area for the past 15 days.
Despite repeated requests by area residents, corporation officials have not been able to find the cause or the source of contaminated water till date.
A man shows dirty water being supplied in Fatehgarh Mohalla, Ludhiana, on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Seminar on commercial dairy farming on Nov 9
Ludhiana, November 5
Commercial dairy farming is a rapidly growing profession and needs proper planning, better skill and scientific know-how. By adopting scientific methods, production has touched new heights and negative economic impact of unorganised dairy farming has gone down. These views were expressed by Dr OS Parmar, dean, dairy science college of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, here today.
Residents miffed at increased power tariff
Doraha, November 5
Increased electricity bills have upset residents as they feel the hike in power tariff by the Punjab State Electricity Board is unjustified and excessive.
Seminar on cancer awareness today
Ludhiana, November 5
A seminar on cancer awareness for teachers and students will be organised by the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) at MG Public School, Kakowal Road, Ludhiana, on November 6 on the occasion of National Cancer Awareness Day.
Women irked at comedy serial poster
Ludhiana, November 5
The Working Women Forum and the Punjab Istri Sabha, Ludhiana, have taken strong notice of the poster of the tele-comedy serial "Panga Bhajne Da". The poster mentions, along with the photo of a woman, "Women are available on rent at Rs 20 per hour here".
Giddha team felicitated
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 5
The management committee of the Guru Harkrishan College for Women,
Phallewal, felicitated members of giddha team and the College Art Club who had bagged distinguished positions in their respective categories in Inter-Zonal Youth Festival of the Punjabi University,
Patiala, recently.
Three get 7-year jail for robbery
Ludhiana, November 5
The court of Additional Sessions Judge Munish Singal has convicted three persons of robbery with intention to cause death and sentenced them to undergo seven years of rigorous imprisonment
each.
Four held with 13 stolen vehicles
 Raikot, November 5
The Sudhar police under the Raikot police subdivision has busted a gang of motor cycle thieves and recovered 13 two-wheelers from their possession.
The gang of two-wheeler thieves along with stolen vehicles in the custody of the
Sudhar police. Photo: Rakesh Gupta
Labourer’s Murder
Failure to woo friend’s wife led to killing
Mullanpur Dakha,November 5
Dejected by the failure to win over the wife of Bhuntan Rai, his friend murdered him and dumped his body in a well. The body of Bhuntan Rai of Anchal Bakhora village of Sitamari district, Bihar, was found in the well on November
3.
2 nabbed for car theft
Ludhiana, November 5
The Model Town police has nabbed two persons for vehicle theft and recovered three cars, which reported to have been stolen by the accused from various parts of the city in the past few days.
2 held with fake currency
Jagraon, November 5
The CIA (Ludhiana rural) along with the local police got a major breakthrough yesterday when it arrested two persons with fake currency worth Rs 64,000. The currency recovered is in the denomination of Rs 100.
Punjab School Games
Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur athletes rule on Day 1
 Ludhiana, November 5
Athletes from Hoshiarpur and Gurdaspur dominated the proceedings on the inaugural day of the 56th Punjab School Games which began at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. More than 1,000 athletes in the age groups of u-14, u-17 and u-19 years, drawn from all districts of the state and four sports wings, namely Kairon wing, Sports School, Jalandhar, Maustana wing and Panj Guraian wing, are competing in this five-day sports extravaganza.
Boys (under 17) take part in the final of the 1500m race on the opening day of the 56th Punjab School Games being held at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Amritsar, Sangrur champions
 Ludhiana, November 5
Amritsar and Sangrur emerged champions in the national style and circle style (men), respectively, in the 56th Punjab State Kabaddi Championship that concluded at Mata Sahib Kaur Stadium of Jarkhar village, about 15 kms from here, today.
A match in progress on the final day of the 56th Punjab State Kabaddi Championship held at Jarkhar near Ludhiana on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Govt College lads emerge winners
Ludhiana, November 5
Hosts Satish Chander Dhawan Government College for Boys, Ludhiana, quelled a strong challenge from the Sports Club, Khanna, before romping home victorious in four sets to emerge as champions in the men's section of the 45th edition of the Ludhiana District Volleyball Championship which concluded at Government College grounds here today.
TT meet on Nov 14, 15
Ludhiana, November 5
The Ludhiana District Table Tennis Association (LDTTA) will organise the Ludhiana District Table Tennis Championship for cadet boys and girls (u-12), sub junior boys and girls (u-14), junior boys and girls (u-17) as well as youth boys and girls (u-20) and senior men and women at Shastri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium on November 14 and 15.
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