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Prime accused to move HC
Ludhiana, December 3
Micky Jain, prime accused in the Reema Jain murder case, has said he will file an appeal in the Punjab and Haryana High Court against his conviction.
Talking to Ludhiana Tribune after the pronouncement of the sentence by the court, Micky Jain claimed that he did not kill his sister-in-law. He was framed by the police due to vested interests.
I used to wake up at midnight and there was no one to make me sleep: Reema's son
Ludhiana, December 3
It was an emotional day for Bhanu Jain (27), elder son of socialite Reema Jain, who was kidnapped and murdered by her brother-in-law Sunil, aka Micky Jain, and his aides in 2005.
As Micky and his aides were sentenced to life imprisonment by the court, Bhanu broke into tears.
Greed, hatred were the motives
Ludhiana, December 3
Greed for wealth and hatred for Reema
Jain, the wife of his younger brother Sunil Jain, were Anil Jain’s motives for her sister-in-law’s murder.
The prosecution had claimed during the trial that the accused was having an evil eye on the victim’s wealth. His heart was full of hatred for her, as she had lodged a case of murder of her husband against him.
Scientific investigation helped nail accused
Ludhiana, December 3
Scientific investigation made by the Punjab police came in handy for the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused in the Reema Jain murder case.
It was a tough task for the police to prove that the skull, bones and other parts of a body, recovered from the septic tank of prime accused Micky Jain, were those of Reema Jain.
Cong councillors serve ultimatum on MC
Ludhiana, December 3
At least 12 Congress councillors today met the Commissioner of the municipal corporation, RK Verma, and served an ultimatum on the corporation for withdrawal of the decision to impose development charges on old properties at the time of transfer of ownership or issue of the TS-1 certificate.
rti act
Info panel puts LIT engineer on notice
Ludhiana, December 3
Taking a stern note of the failure of the Public Information Officer (PIO) of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) to provide information sought under the Right to Information Act, the State Information Commission has issued a show-cause notice to Trust Engineer Sukhbir Singh
Jakhar-cum-deemed PIO as to why a penalty of Rs 250 per day.
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At the mercy of the elements |
Testing times |
Unaware of the lurking danger, a woman, along with her infant, sleeps under a railing amid heavy traffic near the Damoria bridge in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
Students make a last-minute revision ahead of an examination at the
PAU. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Forms not available online
Ludhiana, December 3
Although the Excise and Taxation Department has made the online filing of VAT 20 annual returns mandatory, it has failed to upload the e-forms on its website.
The last date for the filing of VAT forms manually was November 20 and after that the department will be accepting returns online only. The procedure for the online filing of VAT returns will be initiated from December 5.
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Gearing up for the World Cup |
Players of the Indian kabaddi team practise at Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana on Monday.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
New scheme for small investors
Ludhiana, December 3
The Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme (RGESS), introduced by the government in the current budget, has been notified by the Central Board of Direct Taxes. This scheme seeks to encourage small investors to channelise their savings into domestic capital markets.
Passion for photography keeps this cancer patient going
Ludhiana, December 3
Seventythree-year-old Manmohan Singh was diagnosed with cancer six years ago. Realising that his life was short, he gave up social activities, stopped going to business, withdrew from active social life and relinquished his memberships of several clubs.
‘Imitation jewellery’ catching on
Ludhiana, December 3
With the price of the yellow metal skyrocketing, the market of imitation jewellery is booming. According to sources, the market has grown by nearly 50 per cent in the past two years.
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Take precautions, say experts
Ludhiana, December 3
Although mercury has dipped and winter has set in, sporadic cases of dengue are still being reported. Experts suggest people should continue taking necessary precautions to save themselves from the bite of Aedes mosquito, which spreads dengue.
‘Spirometry key to checking lung diseases’
Ludhiana, December 3
A simple and painless breathing test called spirometry is the key to reducing the burden of one of the world’s most common lung diseases, according to Dr Jagdeep Whig, Senior Consultant, Department of Pulmonary Medicine, SPS Apollo Hospitals.
Ambedkar samiti to hold rally in New Delhi
Ludhiana, December 3
Charanjit Singh Atwal, Speaker, Legislative Assembly, and member of Dr Ambedkar Prinirvan Bhumi Sanman Karyakram
Samiti, has demanded that "Prinirvaran Bhoomi" dedicated to Dr BR Ambedkar should be given the status equal to the
Rajghat.
Charanjit Singh Atwal, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, addresses a meeting in Ludhiana on Monday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Animals a nuisance on roads
Doraha, December 3
If it is toll road, it should be free of stray animals. But this is certainly not the case with NH-1. Here, the stray animals are as free to run as any vehicle, heavy or light.
“The stray animals are a real nuisance on NH-1.
Buffaloes on the toll road in Doraha on Monday.
Photo by writer
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Govt focusing on crop diversification: Dhindsa
Ludhiana, December 3
The 77th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), organised by the Department of Soil Science of Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU), was inaugurated by Finance Minister of Punjab Parminder Singh Dhindsa here today. |
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| Scientists and researchers attend the 77th Annual Convention of the Indian Society of Soil Science at the PAU in Ludhiana on Monday.
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Schools flout RTE norms
Ludhiana, December 3
Schools in the city are openly flouting the RTE norms by conducting interviews of little children while giving admissions to the students in kindergarten section. Interviews are going on in most of the schools whether openly or under the name of "introduction" session.
GADVASU scientists bring laurels
Ludhiana, December 3
Work of scientists of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) was recognised in an International Conference on "Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Livelihood Security" recently held at PAU. During the deliberations on the theme "Advances in Veterinary and Animal Sciences for Sustainable Livestock Development", the scientists brought laurels to the university.
Mayank emerges victorious
Ludhiana, December 3
Department of Neurology, DMCH, organised 3rd Ludhiana Regional Brain Bee Neurosciences quiz-2012 here yesterday.
Giving information about the quiz programme, professor and head of neurology, Dr Gagandeep Singh said contest is conducted on a regional-level in more than 25 cities and subsequently at national level in participating countries and culminated at the International level.
NGO spreads AIDS awareness
Ludhiana, December 3
A Non-Governmental Organisation, Voice of Youth Foundation, in collaboration with District Health department organised a seminar on World AIDS Day at DD Jain College of Education here today.
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SCHOOLS
Awarded
Ludhiana: DRV DAV Centenary Public School, Phillaur, has been awarded International School Award in a programme organised by the British Council. The school also received award 'National School Sanitation Award' organised by the CBSE in collaboration of Human Resource Ministry and Urban Development Ministry under the project 'Waves of Change'.
FROM COLLEGES
Doraha college holds Gurpurb function
Ludhiana, December 3
Parkash Utsav of Shri Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated at Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, here on Monday. Dr Balkar Singh, Former Head, Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies, Panjabi University, Patiala, was the resource person and chief guest of the day.
PAU NOTES
Flower exhibition begins today
Ludhiana, December 3
A week-long "Chrysanthemum Exhibition" will be jointly organised by the Department of Floriculture and Landscaping and Estate Organisation of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) from December 4 at research farm of the department.
LUDHIANA SCAN
Meeting
A meeting of the teachers was held under the chairmanship of Baldev Singh, district president, Sarv Siksha
Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyatmik Siksha Abhiyan Teachers' Union in which he said that despite repeated requests, the state government was paying no attention towards the demands of teachers.
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In the high-profile Reema Jain murder case that took place in July 2005, a local court today awarded life imprisonment to her brother-in-law Anil, alias Micky Jain, a resident of Premium Apartments, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, and three others, Jasvir Singh of Narangwal village, Kuldeep Singh of Mandiani village and Tarsem Singh of Kotmana village,
Jagraon.
A file photo of Reema Jain
