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Mystery over bobbitisation of youth deepens
Ludhiana, April 4
The mystery shrouding the chopping of genitals of a 22-year-old Assamese youth deepened today when the victim said he had bobbitised himself.
Head Mistress campaigns for Ayali
Ludhiana, April 4
Surinder Kaur Dyal, Head Mistress at Government High School (boys), Gill, has campaigned for the Akali-BJP candidate, Manpreet Singh
Ayali. Earlier, she was transferred for taking part in political activities in 2012.
Surinder Kaur Dyal campaigns for Manpreet Singh Ayali in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Firm lays cables without permission
Ludhiana, April 4
On one hand the cash-strapped Municipal Corporation is not able to provide good roads to the city residents while on the other there is no check on companies digging up roads without permission.
Commuters bear brunt of employees’ agitation
Ludhiana, April 4
Commuters remained at the receiving end of the agitation of the members of the Punjab and UT Employees Sangharsh Committee who locked the entry and exit gates of the local bus stand today. The main gate of the bus stand had remained locked from 2 pm to 3 pm.
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| The local bus stand sans buses as employees hold a protest
(right) in Ludhiana. photos: inderjeet verma |
Railway overbridge
Finally, one side thrown open
Ludhiana, April 4
After missing a number of deadlines and facing many roadblocks for almost 15 years, the railway overbridge constructed in place of Lakkar Pul was partially thrown open here today.
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| Municipal Corporation officials formally open the up-ramp of the railway overbridge; and residents travel on it in Ludhiana on Friday. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
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Curbing drug menace my aim: Bittu
 Ludhiana, April 4
Member Parliament and Congress candidate from Ludhiana constituency Ravneet Singh Bittu said crusade against drug-peddling and development of Ludhiana are his main goals. Establishment of Post Graduate Institute of medical Education and Research
(PGIMER) and international airport in the city are his priorities.
Congress candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu campaigns in the Vidhan Sabha constituency (North Ludhiana) on Friday.
A Tribune photograph
HS Phoolka under attack
Ludhiana, April 4
The members of 1984 Sikh Katle-Aam Peerat Welfare Society (Punjab) today alleged that the AAP candidate HS Phoolka has withdrawn his anti-Sikh riot case against congress leader Jagdish Tytler filed in Karkardooma Court of Delhi.
Members of the Sikh Katle-Aam Peerat Welfare Society protest against AAP candidate HS Phoolka in Ludhiana. photo: inderjeet verma
People will teach lesson to Cong: Ayali
 Ludhiana, April 4
SAD-BJP candidate for Lok Sabha Constituency Ludhiana Manpreet Singh Ayali during a party meeting said that the there is ‘Modi wave’ in the entire country and the next government would be of the
NDA. Congress party has always ignored the interests of Punjab, and the people of the state would teach Congress a lesson, he added. Campaigns in the support of Ayali were carried out in different wards of the constituency. Amit Puri joined SAD on the occasion.
SAD-BJP candidate Manpreet Singh Ayali addresses a public meeting at Vikas Nagar in Ludhiana on Friday.
A Tribune photograph
Vote for AAP to change corrupt system: Khalsa
Khanna, April 4
Harinder Singh Khalsa, former MP and AAP candidate, from Fatehgarh Sahib said Akali Dal is not a political party but a "hooligans club" while the AAP is principles-based party and committed to change the system in the nation. He was addressing media persons in Khanna.
Congress holds workshop
Samrala, April 4
A booth management workshop of the Congress party was organized at Samrala in Fatehgarh Sahib Lok Sabha constituency. Co-ordinator Surinder Upli along with some other trainers briefed the congressmen about the polling process.
2 independent candidates file nominations
Ludhiana, April 4
the third day of nominations of Ludhiana Lok Sabha Constituency two more independent candidates, Raj Kumar Atwal and Kulwinder Pal Singh, filed nominations today at Mini Secretariat.
Anupam Kher to stage monologue
Ludhiana, April 4
Veteran actor Anupam Kher was in the city today. He was here for the promotion of his monologue autobiographical play ‘Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai’. He is also going to inaugurate Dr Mohinder P Sambhi hypertension chair and clinic at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital.
Actor Anupam Kher strikes a pose on his visit to Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Brick-kiln workers hold protest, demand wage hike
Ludhiana, April 4
Brick-kiln workers led by the Lal Jhanda Mazdoor Union gave a memorandum to labour commissioner for hike in the wages. Earlier, brick-kiln workers along with trade unionists held a district-level rally at Chatar Singh Park here today.
Brick-kiln workers hold a protest at Chatar Singh Park in Ludhiana. photo: inderjeet verma
Disruption in flights affects travel plans
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 4
Major flight disruptions due to pilots of an international airlines striking work has disturbed the travelling schedule of non-resident Indians (NRIs) visiting their native places in the region.
Sacred Heart Higher Secondary Convent School
Parents up in arms against fee hike
Ludhiana, April 4
Objecting to the fee hike at Sacred Heart Higher Secondary Convent School, students’ parents protested outside the school in Sector 39,
Jamalpur, this morning. The protesters also blocked traffic on Chandigarh Road for 10 minutes.
Parents of children studying at Sacred Heart Higher Secondary Convent School shout slogans against the school authorities
on Chandigarh Road in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Poll duty irks PAU staff
Ludhiana, April 4
With the Lok Sabha elections just round the corner, Punjab Agricultural University emplyoees have been allotted poll duties.
New session begins
Ludhiana, April 4
Gupta Model High School, Club Road, organised a hawan to usher in the new session. Students joined the staff in performing a yagna by chanting mantras. At GRD Academy, Sukhmani Sahib Path was organised on the school premises.
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from colleges
GNIMT holds sales fest
Ludhiana: Guru Nanak Institute of Management Technology, Gujarkhan Campus, Model Town, organised "Mini Bazaar", a sales fest, under the aegis of the Indian Society for Technical Education. MBA students showcased their marketing skills through creative and innovative ideas.
PAU NOTES
Technology imparted
Ludhiana: The Department of Food Science and Technology at the Punjab Agricultural University has educated Kulwinder Singh, a sugarcane grower hailing from Khara village in Tarn Taran district, on the commercialisation of ready-to-serve processed sugarcane juice. Department head Dr Amarjeet Kaur said experts demonstrated the detailed process of preparation and preservation of juice.
 BUSINESS NEWS
Designer wear launched
Ludhiana: Study By Janak, a brand known for its designer wear, has launched an exclusive line of sherwanis--Jehangir Collection--that are handcrafted at their production unit. Vandy
Mehra, director, Study By Janak, launched the collection during a press conference at the city-based store on Mall Road. The intricate detailing that takes two months to be completed makes this collection unique.
Newly lauched designer sherwanis at a store on Mall Road in Ludhiana. photo:
Inderjeet Verma
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Police chief welcomed
Asian Club, a social organisation, on Friday welcomed the newly appointed Police Commissioner Sanjeev
Kalra. Arora Maha Sabha has also welcomed the new police chief.
8 booked for harassing woman
Ludhiana, April 4
The Focal Point police have booked eight persons for pestering a woman to withdraw a civil suit against one of them.
7 gamblers arrested
Ludhiana, April 4
The city police have arrested seven businessmen while they were gambling in Model Town extension here this evening. The CIA staff has recovered Rs 4.39 lakh from the possession of the accused.
crime briefs
Swindlers rob woman
Swindlers posing as good samaritan robbed an elderly woman of her gold jewellery near historic Shangla Wala Shivala temple here today.
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