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Sexual abuse case
Accused still at large
Ludhiana, October 22
In the case pertaining to sexual abuse of a child it has come to light that the videos, showing abuse of the boy by his tutor, were made with a mobile phone and a handy cam and later transferred to a laptop and computer of the accused.
Honeytrap victim visited hotel for gambling
Ludhiana, October 22
It is learnt that the owner of a renowned sweets shop, who fell into a honeytrap at a leading hotel located on the Ferozepur road two days ago, visited the hotel for gambling and he later met the woman escort.
Residents in dilemma over sweets quality
 Ludhiana, October 22
Yesterday’s incident where the owner of Sharma Sweets first locked the inspecting team inside the shop preventing them from taking samples and later fled the scene has put a big question mark over quality of sweets.
A number of cases of adulteration of sweets have been reported in Ludhiana. A tribune photograph
Festival of lights unites all
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 22
Religion and tradition have ceased to be the basis for celebrating the festival of lights,
Diwali.
Contrary to the earlier trend, when only Hindus used to celebrate the festival by worshiping Goddess
Lakshmi, Muslims, Christians and Sikhs have joined the Hindus in celebrating the festival in an eco-friendly manner.
SHO Dehlon Amandeep Singh Brar and Mohit Jindal present saplings to members of their staff on the eve of Diwali in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
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New edition released
The new edition of Punarjot Guldasta, official monthly three-language health and social magazine was released here by Mayor Harcharan Singh
Gohalwaria. Dr Ramesh, medical director, Punarjot Eye Bank Society, said, “Our nation is already under the burden of backlog of blindness due to poverty, Ignorance, lack of resources and if we will not take precautions during festivals, many young and active youths can go blind due to fire cracker injuries.
Students wearing traditional attire take part in a cultural fest at the DMCH, Ludhiana, on Wednesday. A Tribune photo
GNN Doraha shines at youth and heritage festival
Doraha, October 22
The students of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, brought laurels to the institution by securing 36 awards in the Ludhiana Zone-A Youth and Heritage festival of Panjab University organised by the Regional Centre recently.
Khamano market panel
Vice chairman nominated
Khamano, October 22
The state government today nominated the new Vice Chairman of the Khamano Market Committee.
A spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had cleared the file to this effect and formal orders regarding the nomination of the new Vice Chairmen of Khamano Market Committee in Fatehgarh Sahib district would be issued shortly.
‘Reading Maketh a Man’ launched by DAV School
Doraha/Ludhiana, Oct 22
TIn order to instill the habit of reading amongst students, DAV Public School has launched a project ‘Reading Maketh a Man’.
Under the project, each student of the school from Classes I to V will read one book per week from October 13 to November 15. The name of the book will be suggested by the English teachers concerned in the class itself. The students will read the books on their own.
To guard women, Admn launches surveillance system
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 22
To boost the morale of women and girls of the region falling under Sangrur district, the Administration has launched new crime prevention programme under the banner of Surveillance System for Safe Society (S4).
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Patiala, Shiv Kumar Verma flags off the women PCR squad at Sangrur. A Tribune Photo city gears up for the festival of lights
Diwali frenzy catches up with residents
 Ludhiana, October 22
Several markets in the city were full of hustle and bustle on the eve of the festival of lights.
Residents could be seen making last-minute purchases and gearing up for
Diwali.
Lights and sparkling decorative items decked up the city as residents flocked markets for purchases.
Traditional items being sold in a market on the eve of Diwali in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma 
Shoppers throng a city market; and (right) women buy coloured diyas for Diwali in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
Don’t let fireworks scare your pets
Ludhiana, October 22
The sound produced by the bursting of crackers on Diwali can have a terrifying effect on animals.
Dr Kirti Dua, Professor of Veterinary Medicine, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, said, “Animals may become stressed and manifest signs such as shaking, trembling, excessive drooling, barking, howling, trying to hide or get into/out of the house, or other enclosures, refusing to eat food etc.”
Cops beef up security in city
Ludhiana, October 22
The city police have beefed up security in the wake of Diwali.
Police personnel could be seen searching the vehicle and bags of commuters in busy market places of the city.
Commissioner of Police said the police are on its toes to tackle any eventuality and anti-social elements will be dealt with an iron hand.
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(right) a cop locks a wrongly-parked vehicle in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photos: Inderjeet Verma |
NGO comes up with tips for safe DiwaliAnupam Bhagria
 Ludhiana, October 22
Every year several fire accidents are reported on Diwali night. Many fire accidents occur due to bursting of crackers while others due to short-circuits and other reasons.
Kusam Lata, a national award winner and secretary of the Bharat Jan Gyan Vigyan
Jathha, said: “There are different ways to control such fire incidents that take place due to different substances.”
Residents purchase decorative items for Diwali in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
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Celebrating Diwali
A plethora of activities were arranged for the students of Bhartiya Vidya Mandi. The campus was decorated with
rangolis, decoration, captivating bandanwars, delightful diyas and floating candles.
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| An anti-cracker rally was organised by the students of BCM School in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph |
Students of Spring Dale Senior Secondary Public School take out a rally in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph |
A rangoli competition organised at Nankana Sahib Public School.
A Tribune photo |
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Atam Vallabh Jain College excels
Ludhiana, October 22
Students of Shree Atam Vallabh Jain College have brought laurels to their institution in the ongoing Panjab University Youth and Heritage Festival of Ludhiana Zone A. The college has attained the 5th rank among 15 participating colleges of the zone. In the art and craft activities, it has achieved the first position.
The team of “luddi” performs during the Panjab University Youth and Heritage Festival at Regional Centre, Ludhiana. A Tribune Photo
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Exhibition held
DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, organised ‘Creative Vistas‘, an art exhibition, on the campus. Marc Victor, a renowned artist, was the guest of
honour. The students enthusiastically participated in preparing earthen lamps, greeting cards, paintings and decorative “thalis”. Their creativity was on display. The paintings made by the children were based on the theme, “Comparison between Western and Indian Art”, and the intelligent minds could very well differentiate between the two. The motive behind the exhibition was to encourage the creativity of the young minds and to further develop their taste for ‘art and activity’. The beautiful Diwali “puja thalis” and cards made by the students were put up on sale, so as to encourage them.
GHG Khalsa bags top honours
Mandi Ahmedgarh, Oct 22
GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, emerged the overall winner in the Panjab University Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of the Moga-Ferozepur Zone that concluded at Sudhar village, near here, today.
Students perform during the youth festival at Sadhar, near Ahmedgarh, on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
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Ludhiana, October 22
