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2 professors shifted for mela washout
Ludhiana, September 13
Yesterday’s heavy rain that washed out the first day of Kisan Mela organised by PAU has led to the transfer of two Assistant Professors of the Agro Meteorology Department, who had failed to give accurate weather forecast for the mela.

Farmers carry bags of seeds on their heads at Kisan Mela on the PAU campus in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Teacher beats child black and blue
Ludhiana, September 13
A five-year-old girl was mercilessly beaten up by her teacher at a government school here. The girl now says she does not want to study and is scared of going to school. Ananya, a student of class II at Government School (No. 5), College Road, here was beaten up by her teacher as she had not done her homework. Renu, the mother of the child, alleged that both her ears pained and the doctor said there might be some damage in one of the ears.


Ananya’s mother shows her swollen cheeks. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Snatcher arrested, stolen ornaments recovered
Ludhiana, September 13
Dharminder, alias Dharamvir, who along with Major Singh, was involved in many cases of snatching in the city, was arrested by the CIA police today. Major Singh has absconded

Docs to observe 2-hr strike on Sept 19
Ludhiana, September 13
The Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Specialists Doctors’ Association will observe a two-hour strike on September 19. Doctors across the state will wear black badges and suspend work from 11am to 1pm and protest outside their district headquarters.

37 teams to check illegal constructions
Ludhiana, September 13
To crack a whip on illegal buildings mushrooming in the city, the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Pradeep Aggarwal, constituted 37 teams for about 37 blocks in Ludhiana.

Two injured in clash between villagers
Jagraon, September 13
Two groups of Dholan village, located on the Jagraon-Raikot road, clashed in the village today. Swords and other sharp weapons were used by the members of both groups while a few shots were also fired during the clash. At least two persons were injured in the clash. The victims have been identified as Harjinder Singh, alias Jinder, and Hardeep Singh, alias Deepa, both residents of Dholan village.

Police officials record the statement of one of the victims at a hospital in Jagraon on Saturday. A Tribune photograph

COMMUNITY

A bright and sunny end to Kisan Mela
Ludhiana, September 13
Scores of famers visited Kisan Mela on the concluding day at the PAU. Much to the happiness of organisers and visitors, a clear sky and bright sunshine was witnessed on the final day of the event. The Vice-Chancellor, GNDU, Amritsar, Dr AS Brar, was the chief guest while, Dr Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice-Chancellor of the PAU, presided over the prize-distribution function.
Visitors at Kisan Mela. Tribune photographs

poor arrangements
Assn threatens to boycott next fair
Ludhiana, September 13
Due to the alleged poor arrangements during the Kisan Mela, the Punjab State Agricultural Implements Manufacturers’ Association has announced to boycott the next Kisan Mela if the PAU authorities do not improve infrastructure on the mela ground.

Book titled ‘Tere Tille Ton’ sells like hot cakes
Ludhiana, September 13
Book by Kuldip Manak, Hardev Dilgeer remained the favourite among farmers during Kisan Mela, which concluded here today. Hardev Delgeer, commonly known as “Dev Thrike wala” compiled book titled ‘Tere Tille Ton’ in which he has included all the lyrics (kisse and Lok gatthas) sung by Kuldip Manak throughout his life.


Youths take a glance at books in a stall at Kisan Mela. A Tribune photograph

Pashu Palan Mela concludes on a hopeful note
Ludhiana, September 13
Pashu Palan Mela of Guru Angad Dev Veterinay and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) concluded with a message to develop livestock farming as an impressive and effective option of diversification.



Visitors click photographs at Pashu Palan Mela in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

SAD (A) leader alleges police inaction
Ludhiana, September 13
Jaswant Singh Cheema, in charge, Shiromani Akali Dal (A), here has alleged that the police had failed to take any action against those who had attacked him. Instead, an FIR was lodged against him only. Briefing mediapersons here today, Cheema alleged that on August 24, he was attacked by some influential persons.


Members of the SAD (A) address the media in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Canada-based singer launches music album
Ludhiana, September 13
A singer from the city, who migrated to Canada in 2009, is reconnecting with her roots by bringing out a music album. Jyotika Singh, a budding singer from the city, was here for the release of her debut album ‘Shades of Love’.


Singer Jyotika Singh (second from left) and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla (on her left) during the release of her music album ‘Shades of love’. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

IIFT welcomes new entrants
Ludhiana, September 13
A freshers’ party, ‘Feather Fiesta,’ and an awards function was organised today by the International Institute of Fashion Technology.

SCHOOL NOTES
Hindi Diwas celebrated
To develop respect among students for Hindi, the national language, Hindi Diwas was celebrated at Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School with fervour. Poem and speeches highlighting the importance of the language were delivered in the morning assembly.

Students of Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School celebrate Hindi Day in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph

COLLEGE NOTES
Students visit Kisan Mela
The PG Department of Commerce, Kamla Lohtia, SD College, Ludhiana, organised a visit to ‘Kisan Mela’ at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana.

LUDHIANA SCAN
DJ assn meeting
The Ludhiana Sound and DJ Association held a meeting at Shingar Cinema Road, under the presidentship of Vijay Grover and chairmanship of Jasbeer Singh Dua, on Saturday.

BUSINESS NEWS
Job fair
Mega Job Fair 2014 was conducted by Doric MultiMedia Pvt Ltd (DMPL) at their Jamalpur Branch. More than 500 internal and external candidates and 12 companies participated in the job fair. Various companies interviewed the candidates for their more than 150 vacancies in IT, accounts, management and sales departments.

An interview in progress during a job fair at a company in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph

SPORTS

Badminton Tourney
City’s Simranjit advances into semis
Ludhiana, September 13
Simranjit Kaur from Ludhiana and Dapasha of Jalandhar stamped their superiority as they advanced into the semi finals in the girls’ singles U-17 and U-19 categories on the penultimate day of the Punjab State Inter-District Badminton Tournament that is being held at Shasrtri Hall near Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana.

Ludhiana’s Sudhir declared best athlete
Ludhiana, September 13
Sudhir from the Ludhiana division proved his mettle finishing at the victory podium in the North Zone Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Athletics Tournament held at Jaipur recently.

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