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Man shoots mother-in-law
Jagraon, February 11
An elderly woman was killed while four other members of her family, including two minor children, were injured when her son-in-law allegedly opened indiscriminate firing at them around 9 pm last night. The incident, which took place at Virk village near Sidhwan Bet, spread shock and panic in the area.

DSP’s Murder
Many turn Sherlock Holmes
Ludhiana, February 11
The brutal murder of Moga DSP Balraj Singh Gill has brought out “Sherlock Holmes” in those directly or indirectly related with the slain DSP and Monica Kapila, wife of an industrialist.

26-year-old engineer run over by train
Ludhiana, February 11
A 26-year-old engineer, Satbir Singh, was run over by a train near the Shastri Nagar level crossing at midnight.

Majestic A horse dances to the beat of a ‘dhol’ on the third day of Kila Raipur games on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Man gets 7-yr RI for rape
Ludhiana, February 11
Additional Sessions Judge Mohammad Gulzar has convicted Dharampal, alias Ricky, of New Ashok Nagar, Salem Tabri , on the charges of enticing a girl and raping her. He has been sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for seven years. A case was registered following the complaint of the father of the girl in 2008. The accused had stated that the girl was his legally wedded wife.

Days set to get colder
Ludhiana, February 11
Cold wave intensified in the city today as throughout the day the sun kept paying hide and seek. By evening, it became cloudy. The weather will remain cloudy and there is a possibility of showers in the next 48 hours. Dr KK Gill, assistant agrometrologist at Punjab Agriculture University, said: “The day temperature has decreased by 2 degrees Celsius.

COMMUNITY

ectopia 2012
DMCH cultural fest draws to a close
Ludhiana, February 11
Ectopia 2012, the three-day cultural festival of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital concluded here today. The 2007 batch bagged the first position, while the 2009 batch came second.


DMCH girls make a rangoli during Ectopia 2012 in Ludhiana on Saturday. photo: Inderjeet Verma

payment of electricity bills
Human rights panel seeks report on ‘harassment’ to consumers
Ludhiana, February 11
Acting on a complaint about harassment to general public during the payment of electricity bills at the cash counters of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) in different parts of the city, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has sought a detailed report from the power utility before the next date of hearing on April 24, 2012.

College students run for fitness
Ludhiana, February 11
The PCTE Group of Institutes organised ‘Run for fitness’ today at its Campus-II. The event was held to make youngsters aware about the importance of keeping a good health. Hundreds of students participated in the race.

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CRIME

Gang of thieves busted, 3 held
Phillaur: With the arrest of three persons, the police has claimed to have busted a gang of vehicle thieves.

SPORTS

Raj runs to glory
Ludhiana, February 11
The 92nd athletics meet of SCD Government College concluded here today. Jaswinder Singh Brar, DPI(Colleges)a, Punjab, was the chief guest. He said the department of higher education was putting in efforts to provide all facilities to sportspersons. Dr DS Chahal, head of the physical education department, read out the annual report.



An athlete in a cheerful mood after emerging winner in the 4,800m cycling race at SCD College in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

Punjab team pocket medals in martial art
Ludhiana, February 11
The kurash (martial art) squad won three medals in the inaugural edition of the Junior National Kurash Championship (boys and girls) held at Indore recently.

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