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Banks seek police help to recover bad loans
Ludhiana, February 21
After being forced to stop hiring musclemen to recover unpaid loans, officials of banks and other financial institutions urged the city’s police top brass to settle financial disputes during the ‘Sangat Darshan’ complaint redressal programme held at Sarabha Nagar Monday. Not only bankers but even newly-wed couples and their relatives at loggerheads over property issues lined up at the event.
First-ever honey fest kicks off at PAU today
Ludhiana, February 21
About 2,000 beekeepers and agricultural scientists from across the country are expected to take part in the three-day Honey Festival that begins Tuesday on the Punjab Agricultural University campus. The fair, the first of its kind in the country, is being organized by the varsity’s entomology department under the aegis of the National Horticulture Mission.
MC seals guesthouse again
 Ludhiana, February 21
Finally bowing to public pressure, the building branch of the Municipal Corporation (MC) again sealed the guesthouse at the Krishna Nagar locality. Its owner had broken the seal a few days ago.
This morning, residents of the locality led by councillor Gurpreet Singh Gogi met MC Commissioner AK Sinha to complain about the seal being broken.
The building sealed by the MC staff in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
1984 riots
Sikhs’ body to visit Haryana village
 Ludhiana, February 21
Taking serious note of a village in Rewari district of Haryana lying in ruins after about 35 Sikh families were massacred in November, 1984, the Danga Peerit Welfare Society today announced that a 31-member delegation of riot-affected families would visit the spot on February 23 to meet the survivors.
Office-bearers of the Danga Peerit Welfare Society address the media in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
House Tax Arrears
Textile company showroom sealed
Ludhiana, February 21
Taking a tough stand on the collection of house tax dues, the Municipal Corporation (MC) authorities sealed a showroom of a textile company for the non-payment of tax worth Rs 14 lakh.
Solid waste management
MC to hire agency by May 31
 Ludhiana, February 21
It is surprising, but true, that the city produces about 10 times more garbage than areas under the 12 municipal committees around it.
After a delay of more than three years, the municipal corporation (MC) will hire an agency by May 31 to find a solution to the solid waste produced in the city.
A garbage dump at the Kitab Bazar in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
100 examined at camp
Ludhiana, February 21
The department of psychiatry, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), organised a psychiatric and de-addiction camp in
Mullanpur. The camp was inaugurated by Manpreet Singh Ayali, chairman, Zila
Parishad.
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Putting their best foot forward |
TIME TO PARTY: Women take part in a Western dance competition organised by the Gayatri Ladies Clum in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
MC proposes, govt strikes down
Reason: Failure of civic body to achieve revenue targets
Ludhiana, February 21
In an apt example of how the Municipal Corporation (MC) proposes and the government disposes, the MC authorities pass a whopping budget every year, but as they are not able to generate the corresponding revenue, the state government usually cuts a major portion of it to avoid over-expenditure.
Rotarians for uprooting polio
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 21
Satisfied with the performance of activists and office-bearers of the Punjab Rotary Polio Task Force which was constituted last year, Shubh Karan Gupta, chairman of the force and member of the National Committee on Polio Plus, urged all Rotarians to gear up for the testing times ahead.
State of Affairs
It’s raining chaos in Ghumar Mandi
 Ludhiana, February 21
Chaotic is the word that aptly describes the state of affairs in Ghumar
Mandi, one of the busiest commercial hubs of the city.
Loose electricity wires pose a threat to commuters; and (right) vehicles parked haphazardly on a road in Ghumar Mandi in Ludhiana. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
Exquisiteness laid bare
Chandigarh, February 21
An anthology of ghazals titled “Mohabbatein”, authored by Malerkotla-based poet Ashutosh
Vinayak, was released at a ceremony held under the aegis of the Samvaad Sahitya and Patarkarita Manch at the Chandigarh Press Club yesterday.
Hardik first in declamation
Doraha, February 21
The Youth Club and NSS unit of Guru Nanak National College in collaboration with the Youth Forum organised an inter- school declamation contest at Dr Ishwar Singh Memorial Hall today.
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Up in arms |
Panchayat members of Narangwal
village protest against the Khanna police for booking a youth in
a criminal case, outside the DIG’s office in Ludhiana on
Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Business Clips
Foundation Day
Ludhiana: Oriental Bank of Commerce celebrated its 69th Foundation Day by reaching out to all its existing as well as prospective customers. Bank officials apprised them of various products and services of the bank. Resource mobilisation camps were also held in various residential and commercial areas as part of the celebrations.
GADVASU Notes
Ludhiana: The Innovative Fish Farmers’ Association (IFFA) of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
(GADVASU) held a meeting at the fish farm of progressive farmers Ranjodh Singh Grewal and Jogi Singh Grewal at Nanokey village,
Nabha, recently.
From Schools & Colleges
Farewell party
Ludhiana: A farewell party for Class XII students was held at USPC Jain Public School. Students of Class XI presented a cultural
programme. Gurnam Kaur was declared Miss USPC, while Abhishek Rana was named Mr
USPC.
Students of HVM Convent School take out an awareness rally in Ludhiana on Monday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Organic farming a hit with this farmer
Ghulal (Samrala), February 21
Jasbir Singh, a farmer, at Ghulal village has emerged as a ray of hope for hundreds of farmers who want to go in for organic
farming. Jasbir Singh started organic farming in 2004. He became a member of the Punjab Organic Council in 2005 and got him registered with SGS IN 2007 with the help of Dr VP
Paul.
Organic farmer Jasbir Singh shows his produce to a Phillipine-based expert at Ghulal village.
A Tribune photograph
Sarpanch convicted of land grab
Jagraon, February 21
A local court has convicted the sarpanch of Cheema village, owing allegiance to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), of trying to take illegal possession of a piece of agricultural land belonging to some other person.
 Gurpreet, Meena lift to glory
Ludhiana, February 21
Gurpreet Singh, a trainee of the Ludhiana Club, and Meena Kumari of Jagraon were declared best lifters in the men’s and women’s sections, respectively, in the Ludhiana District Weightlifting Championship here yesterday.
A participant lifts weight during the District Weightlifting Championship in Ludhiana
on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Mr Punjab bodybuilding contest on Feb 27
Ludhiana, February 21
The 38th edition of Senior Mr Punjab Bodybuilding Competition to be organised by the Punjab Amateur Bodybuilding Association
(PABBA) will be held at Aroosa Resorts, Khanna road, Malerkotla, Sangrur district, on February 27.
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