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(Clockwise) Bullock cart race in progress; a motorist does a stunt; and Vijendra Singh at games’ venue.
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‘Tatkal’ Ticket Bungling
2 rly booking clerks, in charge suspended
Ludhiana, February 21
In a raid conducted by officials from divisional headquarters of the Northern Railway at the reservation complex here on Saturday, two reservations clerks and in charge of the reservation centre were placed under suspension for gross financial irregularities and alleged manipulations in the booking of “tatkal” tickets for the day.
Act of Sacrilege
Christians stage protest, demand action
Ludhiana, February 21
Up in arms over the act of sacrilege and torching of a church in Batala by miscreants on Saturday, a large numbers of Christians staged an angry protest at the Jagraon bridge here today. They demanded immediate action against the miscreant and steps to inculcate a sense of security among the minorities.
Artistes from Delhi perform at the ‘Holi mangal milan’ organised by the Garhwal Welfare Society in Ludhiana
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Migrant beaten to death
Ludhiana, February 21
A 20-year-old migrant succumbed to his injuries after he was brutally beaten up by his
neighbour, who did not like the youth’s advances towards his wife.
Anil Kumar, a resident of Kishore Nagar in division No. 7, breathed his last at a private hospital in the wee hours today.
Scuffle turns ugly
Man fires at younger brother
Ludhiana, February 21
A scuffle over the financial matters turned ugly when an enraged brother allegedly shot his younger brother in the neck in the Dugri Phase- I area here today.
The victim has been identified as Ravinder Singh (32), who sustained a bullet injury, which was being fired from an air rifle amidst the scuffle.
Master Plan
Traders urge govt to revoke notification
Ludhiana, February 21
The Small-Scale Industrialists and Traders Association is up in arms against the state government for its notification on the master plan, which has declared the “industrial” areas of the city as “residential” ones.
Traffic Management
Despite orders, cops lack will to perform
Ludhiana, February 21
It seems that juniors of the newly appointed Police Commissioner Ishwar Singh are not giving a toss about his assurance to effectively manage the city traffic.
An example of it was witnessed on the Pakhowal road near Hero Bakery.
Phishing cases on rise
People lured by phone calls, SMSes promising attractive gifts, prize money
Samrala/Khamano, February 21
Cases of cheating through mobile phones, SMSes and unsolicited e-mails are on the rise in Khanna and the adjoining Khamano areas in the past few months.
People are falling prey to fake phone calls and e-mails claiming to distribute fortune of a
millionaire.
Targeted for drive against social evils
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 21
Spreading awareness against female foeticide and drug addiction has turned out to be a risky affair for Harbans Singh
Brahampuri. After an assault six months back, he is now allegedly being threatened by supporters of some drug peddlers and organisers of ultrasound scan
centres.
XEN hit by auto-rickshaw
To be operated upon today
Ludhiana, February 21
Municipal Corporation XEN (O&M cell) Manjit Singh was hit on rear by an auto here on Saturday night while he was inspecting work of sewer near the Jalandhar bypass. He was rushed to the DMC Hospital in critical condition. He would be operated upon twice tomorrow.
State of health in rural areas - I
Essential medicines are not available here
Ludhiana, February 21
The non-availability of essential medicines at primary health centres and subsidiary health centres in villages across the district has rendered poor and needy patients helpless, leaving them with no option but to fall back on quacks and chemists.
Schools stop underage driving
Cite Police Commissioner, who denies passing orders
Ludhiana, February 21
Confusion prevails among the local school authorities whether curbing underage driving is on the agenda of the Police Commissioner.
While all city schools allow their students to bring motorised vehicles on the campus, some have now directed their students to stop
driving.
Poor results of govt schools
Dept wants to analyse failure
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 21
Concerned over the poor results of government schools in board exams, the administration has started an organised process to analyse reasons behind the tendency.
The National Institute of Administrative Research (NIAR) has been asked to conduct a study on causes and remedies of the deteriorating standard of education in these schools.
PAU Notes
Session on production of pulses today
Ludhiana, February 21
The department of plant breeding and genetics, Punjab Agricultural University, in collaboration with the Ludhiana chapter of the Indian Institute of Pulses Research and Development, is
organising a one-day brainstorming session on challenges, prospects and strategies to enhance the pulse production in North India tomorrow.
From Schools & Colleges
Radiance-2010: Students showcase talent
Ludhiana, February 21
Radiance-2010, a cultural and academic extravaganza, was held at the Khalsa Institute of Management and Technology for Women here yesterday.
Students of the Khalsa Institute of Management and Technology for Women participate in face-painting contest
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Educators vow to update skills, infrastructure
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Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 21
The Bhutta group of educational and technological institutes has vowed to update skills and infrastructure in accordance with the changing demands of students in view of the affects of
globalisation.
Participants attend a seminar on globalisation at the Bhutta College of Education at Bhutta village, near Mandi
Ahmedgarh. Photo: Mahesh Sharma |
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Lecture on better living
Jagraon, February 21
An extension lecture on “How to become a better human” was delivered at the Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan
Khurd, by Gurdev Singh Dhaliwal, general secretary of the Dashmesh Canadian Sikh Society.
Dry run to rent liquor vends fizzles out
Ludhiana, February 21
The move initiated by the excise and taxation department to rent out liquor vends seems to have fizzled out.
Ludhiana had been adopted as a model city for starting the system on a trial basis. Had it been a success here, other cities in Punjab would have followed suit.
Conduct mock drills in factories: DC
Ludhiana, February 21
Following spurt in fire incidents in industrial units across the city, Deputy Commissioner Vikas Garg met officials of the department and discussed modes to curb such incidents.
43 needy couples tie the knot
Jagraon, February 21
Guru Nanak Charitable Trust, Glasgow, UK, has helped 43 downtrodden and poor couples to tie the knot.
A mass marriage programme was organised by the trust at Cheemna village, near here. The
marriages were solemnised as per Sikh traditions at the local gurudwara.
A mass marriage programme under way at Cheemna village. Photo: Rakesh Gupta |
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Now, get auto loans without collateral
Ludhiana, February 21
It’s a dream come true for prospective auto drivers in the city as Punjab National Bank has floated an ambitious scheme for providing unsecured loans for purchasing LPG-run auto-rickshaws.
Youth killed in accident
Jagraon, February 21
A youth of Agwar Ladhai was killed yesterday when his motorcycle was hit by a tractor-trolley at Kothe Pona village, near here.
Bhola Singh, father of the victim, said his 30-year-old son Sonu, alias
Waheguru, was going on his motorcycle (PB10CB-7319) last evening when he was hit by a tractor-trolley.
Manisha, Arvinder shine in athletics meet
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 21
Manisha and Arvinder Jit emerged fastest runners at annual athletics meet of Guru Nanak Group of Educational Institutes,
Gopalpur, which concluded at college premises yesterday.
Dr Balwinder Singh Walia, chairman of the educational trust, presided over the concluding function.
Winners of athletics meet of the Guru Nanak Group of Educational Institute at
Gopalpur.
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Tewari for promotion of kabbadi
Jagraon, February 21
The member of parliament and national spokesperson of the All-India Congress Committee, Manish
Tewari, today laid stress on the need for promoting kabaddi in the state. He said, kabaddi was originally the game of Punjab, but unfortunately none of the state governments had done enough to promote the sport till date. |
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| Manish Tewari encourages kabaddi players during the rural sports festival at
Jodhan village. A Tribune photograph |
Harmit, Hardeep adjudged best athletes
Mullanpur Dakha, February 21
The two-day 39th annual athletics meet of GTB National College, Dakha, concluded yesterday. Lieut Col Jaswant Singh, former Olympian, presided over function. Harmit Singh of M A II nd year (History) and Hardeep Kaur of BA IIIrd year were adjudged best athletes.
Kila Raipur Games
Tug-of-war turns ugly
Kila Raipur, February 21
The tug-of-war event took an unpleasant turn here today when both teams accused the other of fielding outsiders.
The incident took place when Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was addressing
the gathering.
Organisers tell the teams to leave the venue on the final day of the sports festival in Ludhiana on Sunday. A Tribune photograph |
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