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2 hardcore snatchers netted
Ludhiana, June 21
The recently formed Anti-Snatching Cell nabbed two hardcore snatchers yesterday.
The accused have been identified as Manjinder Singh, alias Nikka, a resident of Santohk Nagar in
Shivpuri, and Amandeep Singh, alias Noni, of Salem Tabri.
ACP J Elanchezhian shows a weapon and a gold ring recovered form snatchers in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo:
Himanshu Mahajan
Man killed in accident
Ludhiana, June 21
A 25-year-old man was killed while two were injured in two accidents in the last 24 hours in the city. In the first incident, a motorcyclist was killed on South City Road after his bike skidded late last evening.
Civil Surgeon’s office not in pink of health
 Ludhiana,
June 21
Although Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal, during his yesterday’s visit to the
Civil Surgeon’s office, said arrangements at the drug de-addiction camp were
satisfactory, the reality belies this claim. Let’s have a look at various
issues concerning the office.
The building of the Civil Surgeon’s office, which has been declared unsafe. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Dusk and dawn in a
frame
Ludhiana, June 21
A three-day photography exhibition on nature and culture is being organised at MS Randhawa Art Gallery in Punjabi
Bhawan. More than 70 photographs are on display.
Ravinder Ravi and Guri Ludhianvi with their works. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
SAD (A) lashes out at Aam Aadmi Party
Ludhiana, June 21
Members of the Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) held a meeting today. They said the clash between Sikhs at Akal Takht on June 6 was unfortunate. They held the SGPC responsible for it.
Jaswant Singh Mann, secretary general, Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar), addresses a gathering
in Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Bogus exports
Probe panel constituted
Ludhiana, June 21
Learning about bogus exports, the United Cycle Parts and Manufacturers Association (UCPMA) has formed a six-member committee to look into
the matter.
Protesting fishery students’ woes far from end
Ludhiana, June 21
Sangrur MP Bhagwant Mann met fishery students who have been protesting on Ferozepur Road outside Gate No. 5 of GADVASU for the past 21 days.
Concerned about the safety of students, Mann visited the venue at 1.30 am.
MLA Simarjit Singh Bains speaks to the protesting students in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet verma
Sikh body to restore Gurdwara Dera Sahib
Ludhiana, June 21
President of Shiromani Akali Dal, Delhi, Paramjit Singh Sarna said the Sikh body has taken permission for the restoration and building of Gurdwara Dera Sahib, the place of martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev, Lahore. He said it was decided by Sikh congregation, and Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee after seeing the work of restoration work of Nankana Sahib.
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PU professor wins prestigious award
Chandigarh, June 21
Professor Bhupinder Singh Bhoop of University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
(UIPS), Panjab University, was bestowed upon with Stat-Ease QBD Performance Award-2014 on the basis of his outstanding contribution and extensive research work on novel and nano structured drug delivery systems using quality by design
(QBD).
PU Phd entrance test on July 27
Chandigarh, June 21
The entrance test for MPhil and PhD in the subjects of Public Administration, Sociology, Social Work and Police Administration at Panjab University(PU), Chandigarh will be conducted in the medium of English, Hindi and Punjabi. The entrance test will be held on July 27.
Business News
State Bank of Patiala, Model Town Branch, organised a home loan mela at Pakhowal Road. Bank has reduced home loan rates to 10.25per cent. More than 30 prospective customers walked in for their varied banking needs and on spot ‘In-Principle’ approval was given to ten home loan seekers.
Drug addicts counselled
Ludhiana, June 21
A special team consisting of Home Secretary Sameer Kumar and IG (Litigation) BK Uppal today visited de-addiction centres at the Civil Hospital, Red Cross and Central Jail.
Apex chamber meets Excise Commissioner
Ludhiana: Members of the Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry today met Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner Amrit Kaur Gill. PD Sharma, president of the chamber, said: “The industry does not want to provide details of goods under Section 13 (1). Assesses stocking goods worth Rs 5 crore should comply with orders.”
Admn shelters 62 beggars
Ludhiana, June 21
The district administration with the help of non-profit organisations today sent 62 beggars to shelter home.
Inter-state gang busted
Khanna, June 21
Khanna police have arrested seven persons of an inter-state gang and recovered more than 8 quintals of poppy husk and 2.5 kg opium from their possession. SSP Khanna Harsh Kumar Bansal said special teams of CIA arrested seven persons including Jagpal Singh, a resident of Machiwara, Prabhsharan Singh, also a resident of Machiwara, Ram Saroop, a resident of Dallewal village, Hoshiarpur, Gurpal Singh, a resident of Hoshiarpur and Balbir Singh, a resident of Tuto Mjara village, Hoshiarpur, during raids.
Three members of snatchers’ gang held
Jagraon, June 21
The drive initiated by the Jagraon police against the street crime achieved a huge success when the police arrested three alleged members of snatchers’ gang. The accused arrested by the police has been identified as Naveen Kumar, a resident of Ajit Nagar
Moga, Sonu Yadav, a resident of Nanak Nagri Moga and Om Parkash alias Oma, a resident of Hariyewal village, in Moga district.
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