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Freed from Sharjah jail, youth returns home to a warm welcome
 Jagraon, February 13
It was a festival-like occasion at Bangsipura village near Jagraon when a youth hailing from this village returned home after being freed from a prison in Sharjah. He was in Sharjah for the past five and a half years. As soon as the youth, Kulwinder Singh, alias Bittu, arrived at his village late last night after paying obeisance at the Golden Temple, villagers gave him a warm welcome and the entire village burst into celebrations. Villagers burst fireworks to celebrate the occasion.
Kulwinder Singh, who was freed from a jail in Sharjah, with his parents and brother at his ancestral house in Bangsipura village near Jagraon. A Tribune photograph
Civic amenities
LIT to hand over 4 colonies to MC
Ludhiana, February 13
Decks have been cleared by the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) for handing over four of its colonies in different parts of the city to the municipal corporation for maintenance.
Youths snatch purse containing
Rs 35,000, mobile from woman
Ludhiana, February 13
Two motorcycle-borne youths allegedly snatched a purse containing Rs 35,000, a tablet and a mobile from a woman in the Daresi area here this evening.
The victim, Kamaljit Kaur, alias Palak, a resident of the Old City area, was travelling along with her relative Heena on a rickshaw.
Mid-day meal scheme
Single kitchen caters to 35,000 students!
Ludhiana, February 13
The mid-day meal scheme, being served to the students in government schools, has always remained in controversy for one reason or the other. In recent times, the reports of "sub-standard" food being served to students under the scheme, in various sections of media, generated condemnation from several quarters. A single kitchen in the city has been preparing food for about 35,000 students everyday.
Youth commits suicide
Ludhiana, February 13
A 21-year-old youth, Vikas Kumar, a resident of the Rajiv Gandhi Colony, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan. Rachpal Singh, Vikas’s father, told the police that his son was working in a factory. He returned home last night and entered his room and committed suicide.
The matter came to light when his father opened the door to ask him for dinner.
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Experts dwell on kharif crops
Ludhiana, February 13
There is an exemplary linkage among Punjab Agricultural University, State Department of Agriculture and the farmers of the Punjab state. Therefore, all should work hard together to address various farm challenges being faced by contemporary agriculture. These views were expressed by the chief guest, Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice-Chancellor, PAU, during the inaugural session of a two-day "Research and Extension Specialists' Workshop for Kharif Crops," held today on the university campus.
Gifts galore on V-Day
Ludhiana, February 13
Valentine’s Day is about expressing love to those special to us; and gifts are the most convenient, though not the most cost-effective, way of expressing it. Every year florists, gift galleries and bakeries do good business on this day.
"It is the only time of the year when flowers are in a huge demand,” says Sanjay, a florist who has his kiosk on Pakhowal Road.
Six-laning of national highway 1
Stop levying toll tax on Sutlej bridge: MLA to NHAI
Ludhiana, February 13
The issue of ‘ever increasing’ toll tax at the toll plaza located on the Sutlej river bridge here will be raised in the Punjab Vidhan
Sabha. Local Akali MLA Simarjit Singh Bains has taken up this matter with the National Highway Authority of India
(NHAI). He has urged the authority to stop the contractors from collecting toll tax till the
six-laning of National Highway Number 1 is completed.
Copying menace: Education Department to act tough
Ludhiana, February 13
Director General of School Education KS Pannu has said that copying at the examination centres will not be tolerated at any cost. He said special steps were being taken this time to curb the menace of copying and on this issue; the whole of the education department will be directly associated with him.
Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt casts a spell
Ludhiana, February 13
Padma Shri awardee Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt cast a spell with his performance on slide guitar at two city colleges here today.
The Grammy winner was accompanied by Mithilesh Jha on tabla during his performances at Master Tara Singh College and Ramgarhia Girls College.
Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt performs at Ramgarhia Girls College in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Do not neglect enlarged tortuous veins, says expert
Ludhiana, February 13
Enlarged and tortuous veins should not be neglected as just any other pain. Such veins, known as varicose veins, need to be treated as early as possible to avoid further complexity. While addressing a press conference today, Dr Ravul
Jindal, Director, vascular surgery at Fortis Hospital, Mohali, said varicose veins occur mainly on thighs and calves and is a very common problem in the society. “Varicose veins are often painful and itch. Scratching them could cause ulcers. Thankfully, the complications are rare, but at the same time the disease can be debilitating,” added Dr
Jindal.
From schools
Yuvraj, Chavi are Mr and Ms Basant
Ludhiana:
Bhartiyans celebrated Basant Panchami "the festival of flowers" with gusto. Fluttering with excitement and enthusiasm students donned in yellow robes added fragrance to the beauty of the auspicious day. Kavita Sharma, senior teacher enlightened the students with the historical importance of the day. A fancy dress competition was also organised. Portraying different characters alive on the stage. Yuvraj of class nursery was declared as Mr Basant and Chavi of class Nursery declared as Ms Basant.
On a crusade against female foeticide
Ludhiana, February 13
Harbans Singh's life has been one long story of inspiration and courage. Living in a small village, Bhrampura, Harbans Singh has been acting
as a crusader against social evils like female foeticide and infanticide and has become as famous for his method as
much as his dedication to the cause.
Harbans Singh flashes the victory sign in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
NCC cadets bring laurels
Ludhiana, February 13
Five students of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Punjab Agriculture University, recently returned after attending the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. The students represented the school and Punjab in horse riding during the Republic Day parade.
NCC cadets of Government Senior Secondary School, PAU, with their certificates and shields in Ludhiana on Wednesday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Health Dept lifts eight samples of food items
Ludhiana, February 13
A team of the health department collected eight samples of food items from various parts of the city today.
A sample of biscuit
was collected from a "kiryana shop" at Vijay Nagar, while sample of
"fryums" was taken from Industrial Area A.
Crime briefs
Two booked for implicating man in false case
Ludhiana, February 13
The city police has booked Sanjiv Bhargav and Surinder Bhargave, residents of Urban Estate, for falsely implicating a man in an attempt to murder case. Bramh Kumar, a resident of Housing Board Colony in BRS Nagar, was facing the attempt to murder charges. During the inquiry conducted by ACP (West) Gurpreet Kaur Purewal, allegations leveled against Bramh Kumar were found false. It further came to light that Sanjiv and Surinder had implicated Bramh Kumar in a false case and pocketed Rs 2 lakh to affect a compromise.
Husband, in-laws strangle mother of two to death
Phillaur, February 13
A 27-year-old mother of two was allegedly strangled to death by her husband at Mehsampur village today. The accused, Harpreet Singh, was arrested following the incident.
Athletics meet: Competitive spirit wafts through Khalsa college
Ludhiana, February 13
Acknowledging the importance of sports in an academic environment, the Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, inaugurated a two-day annual athletics meet here today.
Kartar Singh, district sports officer, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
The day began with a march past in which students pursuing graduate and postgraduate courses participated. An oath for disciplined and sincere display of games was also administered to the students.
A student takes part in the shot put event; and (right) a sack race under way during the annual athletics meet of the Khalsa College for Women in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photos: Inderjeet Verma
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Ludhiana, February 13
