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Sect denies killing was linked to succession struggle
Ludhiana, April 13
Followers of the Sikh ‘Namdhari’ sect, based in Bhaini Sahib village near here, have condemned the brutal killing of one of their members, Avtar Singh Tari, 57, on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh highway. However, the ‘Namdhari darbar’ general secretary, Jagdish Singh, maintained the incident had nothing to do with the battle for succession for the ‘guru gaddi’ (sect’s leadership).
Silver continues to outshine gold
Ludhiana, April 13
With prices of silver, the poor man's gold, hitting an all-time high, the white metal is fetching better returns but is gradually becoming out of reach for most ordinary folks. Surpassing all previous records, silver has soared to a record high of Rs 61,000 per kg. Demand for the yellow metal is declining due to lack of local buying interest as well as the slump in jewellery offtake amid weakening trend in overseas markets.
"Seeing prices soaring people are buying silver and stocking it. Many are buying it as an investment while some are stocking it to be used later at weddings and other special family occasions," added a jeweller in Ghumar
Mandi.
Traffic cops get beauty tips
 Ludhiana, April 13
The traffic police, which performs its duty in scorching heat on the city’s polluted and congested streets, has often drawn flak for harassing commuters. Now, in a unique initiative taken by a local beauty salon, cops managing the chaotic traffic were given beauty tips to protect their skin from pollution, dust and harmful sunrays. Not only was the gesture highly appreciated by the cops but many of them raised queries about getting their skin “glowing” again.
City set to usher in golden hues
Gurdwaras in the city have been decked up to welcome the harvesting season
Ludhiana, April 13
The spirit of Baisakhi is present everywhere, as the city gears up to celebrate the festival of harvest with great fervour tomorrow.
All decked-up for Baisakhi
The illuminated Gurdwara Dukh Nivaran Sahib in Ludhiana on the eve of Baisakhi. Tribune photo: Inderjeet Verma
 Slanderous Remarks Against Martyrs
Cong told to tender apology
Ludhiana, April 13
Objectionable and slanderous remarks made about martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru in the mouthpiece of the Indian National Congress "Congress
Sandesh", have evoked a sense of disgust and anger among the people here.
Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha workers burn copies of the Congress mouthpiece
in protest against publication of remarks on martyrs in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
MC foils encroachment bid
Ludhiana, April 13
A team of officials from the building branch of Municipal Corporation (MC) today foiled a bid by certain persons to encroach upon public land within the parking at the Transport Nagar here.
The demolished boundary wall and a pedestal to keep idols at Transport Nagar
in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
No-confidence motion against council chief fails
No councillor voted in favour of motion
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 13
The no-confidence motion moved against the chief of the local civic body failed for want of required number of councillors voting in favour of the motion.
Orientation programme for parents
Ludhiana, April 13
With a view to encourage the holistic development and all-round growth of children, Don Bosco Global School,
Ludhiana, organised an orientation programme for parents in collaboration with XSeed
idescoveri. “XSeed” is a concept which essentially encourages a child to understand the concept of learning.
Scooter rally to mark Ambedkar Jayanti
‘Dr Ambedkar empowered the oppressed’
Ludhiana, April 13
Activists of the Bhartiya Valmiki Adi Dharam Samaj (BVADS) today took out a scooter rally to pay tributes to Dr BR
Ambedkar, father of the Indian Constitution, on the eve of his birth anniversary.
Rs 87 lakh sanctioned for Detwal village
Mullanpur Dakha, April 13
Manpreet Singh Ayali, chairman, Zila Parishad, Ludhiana, inaugurated projects worth
Rs 87 lakh at Detwal village and distributed grants worth Rs 40 lakh to the civic bodies of Detwal and Chhajjewal villages.
Baisakhi time in schools
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Street-smart MC doesn’t see the light
Known for causing inordinate delay in executing the work on developmental projects in the city, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation fails to own traffic lights, which were dug out from the roads under construction.
Tribune lensman Inderjeet Verma captures the discarded traffic lights in various parts of the city, which
could have been reinstated at other intersections
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LEFT TO RUST: Traffic lights lying uncared for on the roadside at Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana.
(Right) ABANDONED: Dug up traffic lights in the CRP locality. |
Gathering DUST: Removed traffic lights in the Dugri locality.
(Right) MANGLED REMAINS: Components of traffic lights lie scattered on the road leading to South City along the Sidhwan Canal on the Ferozepur road.
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Athletics meet from today
Ludhiana, April 13
The National Sports Meet for the Blind will be organised at the Guru Nanak Stadium,
Ludhiana, from April 14 to 16.
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Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 13
