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Hanspal blamed for playing divisionary politics
Ludhiana, August 25
It has been nearly 10 days since Namdhari sect chief Thakur Uday Singh was attacked in the UK, but the controversy refuses to die down.
42-year-old man jumps off fourth floor of hospital, dies
Ludhiana, August 25
In a shocking incident a 42-year-old man committed suicide by jumping off the fourth floor of a multi-specialty hospital located at Shepur Chowk.
Students’ protest continues through weekend
 Ludhiana, August 25
Students of Punjab Agricultural University continued with their chain hunger strike against the university authorities even during the weekend.
The protesting students of the College of Agricultural Engineering read their textbooks outside Thapar Hall in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Imported fruits taste bitter
Ludhiana, August 25
The next time you reach out for imported apples, oranges and kiwis, you may want to think twice. The price of imported fruits has shot up, thanks to the weakening rupee.
13-yr-old girl rescued, kidnapper arrested
Ludhiana, August 25
The Salem Tabri police has arrested a person for allegedly kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from the Hambra area. The girl has also been rescued.
Garbage problem: Who cares?
 Ludhiana, August 25
Failure of the Municipal Corporation to clear the garbage bins installed across the city is not only leading to foul smell but also posing a health hazard.
Garbage dumps overflow near Extension Library in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Punjab minister to address investors at Delhi conclave
Ludhiana, August 25
Punjab-based industrialists will be attending a mega conclave, Invest North, being organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at New Delhi on August 27.
reporters’ diary
Teach the children, do not confuse them
Everyday we get press releases from nursery schools about the celebration of fruit day, salad day, Teej and other such occasions. The pictures sent along show tiny tots dressed up for the occasion while they look confused and seem wondering about the occasion.
Joint Action Committee to redress grievances
Ludhiana, August 25
General body meeting of the association of the Punjab Senior Education Board (PSEB) affiliated schools was held at Shri Guru Gobind Singh Senior Secondary School. The meeting was presided over by Rajinder Sharma, the president of the association.
Campaigns launched to fight social evils
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 25
Hundreds of followers of Sant Isher Singh Rare Wale vowed to launch a coordinated move against drug addiction and various other social evils, such as female foeticide and illiteracy.
Organisers felicitate Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal near Mandi Ahmedgarh
on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
Lizard found in cold drink
Khanna, August 25
In a shocking incident at a function in Khanna, a lizard was spotted in a bottle of a cold drink. The function of an opening of a new Chamber of Advocate Deepak Sahota was in progress, when the organisers of the show opened a box of cold drinks and found the reptile in a bottle which was half-filled.
Trend of gifting plants picks up
Ludhiana, August 25
The trend of gifting plants is on a rise in the city. Not only large, but dish-plants are also catching the fancy of residents for home decor as well as gifting purpose.
A dish plant. A Tribune photograph
‘Rising prices a jolt to economy’
Ludhiana, August 25
Office-bearers of the Laghu Udyog Bharti held a meeting to discuss about the rise in prices of goods and services. The members alleged a sheer failure on the part of the Central Government and said the government had failed to curb the depreciating value of rupee and the rising prices.
Blood donation camp
 Ludhiana, August 25
Arya Club of Arya Samaj, Model Town, in association with Zindagi Live Foundation organised a blood donation camp on the concluding day of ‘Ved Saptah’ at Arya
Samaj, Model Town, Ludhiana. The camp was organised with an aim to create awareness on the significance of blood donation and extend support to thalassemic patients.
Volunteers donate blood at a camp in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Gadvani’s play staged for 41st time
Ludhiana, August 25
Ashvin Gidwani's play '2 to Tango, 3 to Jive' was staged at Guru Nanak Bhawan last evening. The play directed by Saurabh Shukla was attended by eminent city-based personalities. Organised by the Ludhiana Sanskritik Samagam, the play by Shukla was staged for the 41st time.
Sanjay Kak sees himself as a political filmmaker
 Ludhiana, August 25
Counter-narratives are documentary filmmaker Sanjay Kak’s forte. But for a man with over 25 years into filmmaking on social and political issues, the counter-narrative is not an ideological statement. It’s an argument meant to provoke, to stir up the public opinion.
Documentary filmmaker Sanjay Kak in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu mahajan
Naxalite movement in focus
Ludhiana, August 25
A documentary film, Red Ant Dream (Maati Ke Laal), based on the Naxalite issue was screened at Punjabi Bhawan here today.
Have fun with fusion
 Ludhiana, August 25
Fusion is the flavour of fashion these days. Pick up a pair of trousers and a matching kurti from your wardrobe and you have something that is quickly turning into the fashion statement this season, says Gurjit Kaur
Sidhu, a teacher at the International Institute of Fashion Design (INIFD).
Wraparound sarees make for fashion and comfort. Exquisite cuts of blouses in bright colours to go with these create a stunning look. A File photo
New styles colour city’s fashion canvas
Ludhiana, August 25
The cuts, designs and colours make all the difference to your persona if worn according to the latest trends. So whether the city residents hop into, slip into or wriggle into their outfits, they know how to reconcile their fashion statement with the need for comfort.
62-yr-old found murdered
Khanna August 25
Mystery shrouds the death of a 62-year-old man who was found murdered in a dhaba at Khanna under mysterious circumstances today morning. The deceased has been identified as Gurdev Singh, a resident of
Amloh, Khanna.
Police officers inquire about the murder in Khanna on Sunday. A tribune photograph
Woman drug peddler held
Ludhiana, August 25
The city police nabbed a woman drug peddler and seized 8-kg poppy husk from her possession.
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