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Trees that bear crores of rupees
Punjab State Forest Corporation expected to earn Rs 10 crore from auction of trees
Phillaur/ Ludhiana, September 27
The auction of trees turned out to be a money spinner for the Punjab State Forest Corporation. On Thursday, the corporation conducted the auction of standing trees at division forest office in Phillaur. The reserve price was fixed at Rs 6.21 crore.

Politics hots up over slapgate 
Ludhiana, September 27
The incident in which the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation superintendent, Rajiv Bharadwaj, was slapped by two MC sweepers seems to have taken a political turn. Leaders of the Valmiki community are divided over the issue as some are supporting the superintendent while the others are supporting the sweepers.

Now, CBSE to grade schools
Ludhiana, September 27
In a fix over selecting the best CBSE school for your child? Need not be. The board is soon going to introduce the grading system in schools. The board has already taken a decision but is not certain about its implementation.

Jewellery worth Rs 8 lakh looted 
Jagraon, September 27
Unidentified youths robbed a jeweller of gold ornaments worth Rs 8 lakh and Rs 83,000 in cash at Sidhwan Bet last night. The victim, Jaswinder Singh, was on his way to Salempura village on his motorcycle.

Fogging machines or display items?
Ludhiana, September 27
The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has only 15 fogging machines for a population of over 17 lakh. But the civic body claims that the machines are 'sufficient' as 75 hand operated fogging machines are also provided to councillors.

It’s do or die on Jalandhar bypass
Ludhiana, September 27
Jalandhar bypass turns into a battlefield as soon as bus conductors start calling out to passengers. Accidents and traffic jams are a common occurrence on the bypass, with the traffic police looking the other way. "Visiting the Jalandhar bypass and surrounding areas gives jitters. In quest of hiring more and more passengers which often results in accidents, drivers park buses at will," said Darshan Lal, a vegetable vendor. 
A bus and a car that collided on the Jalandhar bypass in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

COMMUNITY

Prostate cancer curable, say docs 
Ludhiana, September 27
Enlargement of the prostate gland and its cancer is a part of ageing process. It is a walnut-sized male reproductive gland and prostate cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the prostate that form a lump (tumour).

Alternative front needed to revive economy: MCPI 
Doraha, September 27
The Central Committee Meeting of the MCPI (U) today commenced under the presidentship of Gopi Kisan, a polit bureau member from Rajasthan. A total of 35 members from Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Chandigarh, attended the meeting. 

A meeting of the MCPI (U) in progress at KK Kaushal Memorial Hall in Doraha on Friday. A tribune photograph

Illegal hoardings dot city ahead of Majithia’s rally
Ludhiana, September 27
Supporters of Revenue and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia have illegally erected hoardings in the city for his rally to be held on October 1. Some of these hoardings carry pictures of the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, BJP leader Rajinder Bhandari and even local Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria.

An illegal hoarding installed on a direction board near Bhai Wala Chowk in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

peace talks
IDPD, PDPD welcome decision
Ludhiana, September 27
The Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) and Pakistan Doctors for Peace and Development (PDPD) have welcomed the decision of the PMs of India and Pakistan on holding a dialogue to attain stability in the region.

misbehaviour with dean
Month on, PAU takes action against students
Ludhiana, September 27
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) authorities have put two students on conduct for allegedly misbehaving with the Dean, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, during the strike last month.

Home care for cancer patients
Ludhiana, September 27
The Global Cancer Concern India (GCCI) has joined hands with Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) India for holistic Mobile Palliative Homecare Services for cancer patients in Ludhiana.

Dances rule Day 3 at Doraha
Doraha, September 27
Dances dominated the scene on the third day of the Panjab University Youth and Heritage Festival for the Ludhiana Zone-A colleges at Guru Nanak National College. Member Parliament Sukhdev Singh Libra was the chief guest during the morning session, while Dr Arun Grover, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab Universiy, Chandigarh, presided over the afternoon session.

Girls perform giddha during the Panjab University zonal youth fest at Guru Nanak National College in Doraha on Friday. A Tribune photograph

ferozepur-moga zone-b
Youth fest begins amid fanfare
Jagraon, September 27
The Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival for the Ferozepur-Moga Zone-B colleges commenced amid much fanfare at the Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near Jagraon today.

Students participate in shabad recital during the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival for the Ferozepur-Moga Zone-B colleges at the Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near Jagraon on Friday. A Tribune photograph

KCW students bag 31 prizes
Ludhiana, September 27
Students of the Khalsa College for Women once again proved their mettle by winning the overall trophy at the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival for the Ludhiana Zone-B colleges that concluding yesterday.

Pedalling his way to Haj pilgrimage 
Ludhiana, September 27
It was sheer grit, determination and commitment to his religious belief that made Sheikh Wasif, a resident of Kesharpur village in Cuttack district of Odisha to undertake a pilgrimage to Haj (Mecca in Saudi Arabia) on a bicycle. Sheikh Wasif, who is on his way to Saudi Arab via Pakistan, Iran and Iraq, was accorded a warm welcome by Shahi Imam of Punjab Maulana Habib-ur-Rahman and other Muslim leaders at Jama Masjid here.
Shahi Imam of Punjab Maulana Habib-ur-Rahman felicitates Sheikh Wasif, a resident of Odisha, in Ludhiana on Friday.  Photo: Inderjeet Verma

Lakkar Pul ROB to be completed by November
Ludhiana, September 27
The railway overbridge (ROB) being constructed in place of Lakkar Pul will be complete by November this year. The work on the ROB was delayed as some part of it was to be constructed by the state government through the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.

The railway overbridge being constructed in place of Lakkar Pul. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

Playwright Gursharan Singh remembered 
Ludhiana, September 27
As the death anniversary of playwright Gursharan Singh was observed today, people associated with him and those following in his footsteps remembered the man who stood tall for the cause of the masses.

Industry seeks formation of cluster
Ludhiana, September 27
A meeting of the Ludhiana Electroplaters’ Association was held today during which problems related to the electroplating industry were discussed.

Cancer detection camp from today 
Ludhiana, September 27
The district health department will hold a two-day cancer detection awareness camp at Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital on September 28 and 29. Dr Subhash Batta, Civil Surgeon, said: “Experts from various hospitals will provide free of cost consultation to patients."

Cyclist crushed to death
Ludhiana, September 27
A 21-year-old cyclist was cursed to death by a pickup truck near Gyaspura today. The deceased was identified as Manjeet Singh, a resident of Dhandari. He worked as a mechanic at a service station. The incident took place this evening when he was on his way back home on his cycle.

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CRIME

Woman dies, husband, in-laws booked
Ludhiana, September 27
A 28-year-old woman died under mysterious circumstances at her in-laws’ house at New Amar Nagar near the Daba area today. The victim has been identified as Sunita, a resident of Ambala. She was married to Pankaj, a electrician, three years ago.

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