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Man pushes wife to suicide, held
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 9
The Jodhan police has arrested an organiser of a cultural group for allegedly abetting his wife to commit suicide two days ago. The man has been booked under Section 306 of the IPC. Extramarital affair of the accused was reported to be reason behind the marital discord .
Robbery, theft concocted: Cops
Ludhiana, October 9
The police has beefed up security following two major incidents of robbery and theft in the city over the last two days. Surprise checks are being conducted and the police is verifying documents of vehicles.
AIDS a taboo, still
Money spent on publicity goes waste
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 9
Even as AIDS continues to claim more and more lives, those concerned with educating the masses about the causes and consequences of the dreaded virus, still shy away from exhibiting publicity materials prepared and distributed for the purpose.
What to talk of wearing caps, blazers and T-shirts carrying slogans against the menace, office-bearers and volunteers of NGOs, claiming association with the state and national committees on the AIDS control
programme, do not use writing pads, stationery and other items of daily use.
Dr Bhupinder Singh, a social activist, sports a T-shirt with a message on AIDS. Photo by writer
Navratras effect Poultry sales dip
Ludhiana, October 9
Seasonal downturn has forced the poultry producers in the region to slash rates as the demand has gone down due to Navratras.
Govt clears Rs 12-cr sewerage project
Mullanpur Dakha, October 9
With the government clearing the sewerage and water supply project, residents of this town and its surrounding areas can hope for better civic amenities. The project will be completed within 15 months. The government has also sanctioned ` 12-crore grant for this project.
2 killed in road mishaps
Phillaur, October 9
Two persons, including a child, were killed in two road mishaps that took place in Phagwara and Phillaur last night.
PU youth fest gets under way
 Ludhiana, October 9
The 52nd Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of Zone-A,
Ludhiana, was inaugurated today at SCD Government College. Over 1,500 students from 12 colleges will participate in 43 cultural events to be held over a span of four days from October 9 to 12.
Students take part in a painting competition during
a youth festival at SCD Govt College in Ludhiana on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
Tech fest ends
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 9
The electronics and communication department of the RIMT-IET organised “Technorich-2010”, a technical fest for students of electronics.
No-confidence motion
Majority vote against sarpanch
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 9
Congress leaders of the area falling under the Dehlon block of Ludhiana district received a shot in the arm when four out of the six members of the civic body at Kila Hans village voted in favour of the no-confidence motion moved against the sarpanch backed by
the SAD.
City Concerns
Growing traffic has become a major issue confronting the city. It takes an effort to make way through the chaos to reach the respective destinations.
While there seems to be no solution in sight as new vehicles are added to the roads everyday, religious processions worsen the situation.
Youth booked for usurping father’s land
Mullanpur Dakha, October 9
A youth has been booked for forcibly taking possession of a property worth crores belonging to his NRI father.
The police has registered a case against the accused following an inquiry conducted by the Commissioner of Police.
Prabhdeepak corners glory
 Ludhiana, October 9
Prabhdeepak Singh finished ahead of others to win the title in the 100m freestyle event for boys (13 to 15 years) on the first day of the annual swimming competition being organised at Sutlej Club, here today. A large number of club members, their spouses and dependants are taking part in this competition.
A participant in action during a swimming competition at Sutlej Club in Ludhiana
on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Baseball
PPC Club emerge champion
Ludhiana, October 9
The PPC Club scripted 13-8 victory against Satish Chander Dhawan Government College for Boys to emerge as champions in the Ludhiana District Baseball Championship held at Guru Nanak Khalsa Girls College, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, here today.
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Ludhiana, October 9
