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Youth gets life term for raping minor
Ludhiana, February 14
A youth hailing from Jaunpur district in Uttar Prades has been
convicted of raping a seven-year-old girl. The convict, Rajesh Kumar (20), was sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 on him and ordered him to pay Rs 25,000 as compensation to the victim.
Fake lottery gang busted, 2 arrested
Ludhiana, February 14
The city police has busted a fake lottery gang operating from Tajpur Road. It has arrested two persons in this connection.
A raid was conducted last night by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Dhruman Nimbale during which the gang was busted.
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Valmiki Samaj threatens protest at Moga
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Ludhiana, February 14
Members of the Valmiki Samaj Bachao Andolan have threatened that if the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation does not stop A2Z Waste Management Ludhiana Ltd from door-to-door collection of garbage in the city, then they would hold a protest against the
SAD-BJP government at Moga, where a byelection is scheduled for February 23. |
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Members of the Valmiki Samaj Bachao Andolan at a press conference in Ludhiana on Thursday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Lovers paint city red on V-day
Ludhiana, February 14
The town was painted red today. People gifted their beloved ones with
heart-shaped stuffed toy, balloons, teddy bears and chocolates. Couples were
seen dining out in restaurants and cafeterias. Regular stream of customers was
seen at florists' shops. Not only the youth, some middle-aged and the elderly
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| Girls walk past balloons at a busy market; and (right) policemen patrol a street on Valentine’s Day in Ludhiana on Thursday.
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RTI a 'tool' to settle personal scores
Ludhiana, February 14
A new luxury car or a solitaire bought by you might instigate one of your neighbours or relatives to know the source of your income. Such people's envy is reflected in many RTI queries filed by them with the Income Tax Department.
Cartels wreak havoc on industry
Ludhiana, February 14
Cartels are proving to be detrimental for the industry. On one hand the policies of the Centre and state governments are taking a toll on the industry while on the other the cartels, which are the most destructive of all the competition practices, are giving a tough time to the industry.
Family seeks help for twins
Ludhiana, February 14
Vidya Devi and Jagdish have appealed to the public to help them financially for the treatment of their premature twin baby girls who were born on February 8 at Deep Hospital. The couple has been blessed with babies after 16 years of their marriage.
Knitwear Club alleges harassment
Ludhiana, February 14
The members of the Knitwear Club have sent a letter to the Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Anurag Verma, regarding the inspection of ready made goods imported from other states, especially from a renowned market of Kolkata, Mangla Hatt, where the CST is not applicable.
Workshop on kharif crops concludes
Ludhiana, February 14
On the concluding day of the two-day research and extension specialists’ workshop for kharif crops, elaborate discussions on agricultural engineering, economics of kharif crops, and packaging of pulses, maize, sugarcane and forage and millets were held organised by the Directorate of Extension Education of the Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU).
FROM COLLEGES
Basant Panchami celebrated
Ludhiana: The departments of Home Science, Fine arts and Fashion Technology of the SDP College for Women, jointly celebrated “Basant Panchami” on the college campus. Cooking, flower arrangement, rangoli and basant costumes competitions were organised on the occasion.
FROM SCHOOLS
Basant Panchami celebrated
Basant Panchami was celebrated at Shri Guru Harkrishan Sahib Public Senior Secondary School, Gill Market, New Janta Nagar here today. 450 students participated in this function. Director Mr Prem Singh Sokhi and Principal Mrs Manjeet Kaur Lotey congratulate the students and staff on this occasion.
3 held for drug peddling
Ludhiana, February 14
The city police arrested three persons, including two women, in the Dehlon area and recovered 13kg of opium from their possession.
One of the accused have been identified as Jaswant Singh (51) of Doraha.
Police officials give the details about accused and the seized contraband at a press conference in Ludhiana on Thursday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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Man booked on charge of online gambling
Ludhiana, February 14
The Shimlapuri police has booked a person on the charge of fleecing innocent people by selling fake online gambling games. The accused has been identified as Pawan Kumar of Ram Nagar.
Man commits suicide
Ludhiana, February 14
A 30-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at his house in Haibowal here today.
The deceased has been identified as Munish Tiwari. The incident came to light this morning when the family spotted the body hanging from a ceiling fan.
One hurt in armed attack at village
Ludhiana, February 14
Kulwant Singh, a resident of Dehlon, has lodged a complaint against Harpreet Singh of Kadian and Mota of Toosa village, accusing them of opening fire at him. Kulwant claimed that he had a miraculous escape and suffered injuries in the attack.
2 drug peddlers arrested
Jagraon, February 14
The Jagraon police has arrested two drug peddlers and seized drugs from their possession in two separate operations.
During the first operation, a police team from the CIA staff, Jagraon, arrested a truck driver and seized 20 kg of poppy husk from his truck.
Inter-batch sports meet held
Ludhiana, February 14
An inter-batch sports meet was held at the College of Nursing and the Christian Medical College and Hospital here today. Events like throw ball, volleyball, basketball, badminton, chess, kho-kho and carom were
organised. All the nursing students participated in the meet with enthusiasm.
Girls take part in sports events during the 52nd Annual Athletics Meet of the Khalsa College for Women, Civil Lines, in
Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan |
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