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Protest and its aftermath
Ludhiana, October 31
Two days after the protest against Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) chief Partap Singh Bajwa turned ugly and led to a scuffle between party workers, Gursimran Singh Mand, vice-chairman of of the Local Body Cell, Punjab Congress, today approached the police.
auction of sites
GLADA nets Rs 1.86 cr
Ludhiana, October 31
The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) today sold seven booth sites in Dugri Urban Estate, Phase II, for Rs 1.86 crore at a marginal premium of 11 per cent through a public auction.
GLADA officials conduct an auction in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Youngsters add colour to winter’s balmy evenings
Ludhiana, October 31
Come winter and youngsters are not only all agog about enjoying the nip in the air, but also the opportunity the season brings with it to experiment with their attire.
“For me, autumn-winter is a festive time as I get
to adorn fabulous clothes while enjoying the chilly weather,” said Ruchi, a resident.
Neon colours are in vogue this season. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Regularisation of illegal colonies
MC to launch awareness drive
Ludhiana, October 31
With the new policy for regularisation of illegal colonies as well as plots and properties in such colonies being notified by the Punjab government on October 28, the Municipal Corporation has geared up to launch a comprehensive awareness drive for the intended beneficiaries.
Dr Rishi Pal Singh, Additional Comissioner, Municipal Corporation, addresses a news conference in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Compensation for riot victims
Sikh migrants’ body hails announcemnt
Ludhiana, October 31
The Ludhiana Sikh Migrants Welfare Board has hailed the announcement of Rs 5 lakh compensation for victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The board, however, has termed the NDA government’s decision to pay the relief to just 3,325 families, against a total number exceeding 10,000, discriminatory.
Schemes for expectant mothers, neonates
More families avail of health facilities
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, October 31
Schemes launched for the welfare of expectant mothers and neonates are fast becoming popular among the lower and middle class. Till recently, only families belonging to the BPL and reserved categories used to avail the services provided at government hospitals and dispensaries.
Dist officials take national unity oath
Ludhiana, October 31
The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was observed as National Unity Day today.
Remembering the country’s first Home Minister’s contributions towards national integration, Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal administered an oath of unity to various department officials at Bachat Bhawan.
Remembering the country’s first Home Minister’s contributions towards national integration, Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal administered an oath of unity to various department officials at Bachat Bhawan
Death anniversary
Congress pays tributes to Indira Gandhi
Ludhiana, October 31
Congress Sewa Dal, Ludhiana (Urban), paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary here today.
Month on, cops still clueless about youth’s disappearance
Sudhar, October 31
The police are still clueless about the sequence of events leading to the mysterious disappearance of a youth of Sarabha village whose motorcycle was found from the Abohar branch of the Sirhind Canal here.
Poor condition of road irks Kothe Jeeva residents
Jagraon, October 31
Residents of Kothe Jeeva village on the outskirts of Jagraon have been facing a tough time due to the poor condition of the link road connecting the village with the
Ludhiana-Ferozepur highway. According to the villagers, the link road had not been constructed for a long time.
The Kothe Jeeva link road in a poor condition in Ludhiana.
Photo by writer
Give objections to voters’ list in writing: Divisional Commissioner
Ludhiana, October 31
AS Pannu, Divisonal Commissioner Patiala and the role observer appointed by the Election Commission of India for amendments in the voters’ list, have appealed to the political parties to give in writing if they have any complaint related to the voters’ list.
AS Pannu, Divisional Commissioner, Patiala Division, interacts with officials and political leaders during a meeting at Bachat Bhawan in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune Photograph
delay in inauguration
Will open up Lodhi Road underpass to public, says Congress
Ludhiana, October 31
A delegation of the Ludhiana Congressmen, led by PPCC Economic and Political Planning Cell chairman Ishawarjot Cheema and block president Kulbir Singh
Neeta, brought to the notice of MP Ravneet Singh Bittu and MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu the alleged deliberate delay in the inauguration of the Lodhi Club underpass.
A delegation of the Ludhiana Congress, led by MP Ravneet Singh Bituu, during a visit to the Lodhi Club underpass in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Vigilance Awareness Week observed
Ludhiana, October 31
United India Insurance Co Ltd observed the vigilance awareness week in all its offices from 27 October to 31 October.
Investigation into death of woman demanded
Machhiwara, October 31
Bhajan Singh and his wife, residents of Sangowal village, have demanded probe into the death of their daughter who died at the house of her in-laws on October 23 under mysterious circumstances.
shaping up well: A student models clay during the Inter-College Youth Festival of Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet
Verma
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ludhiana scan
Five test positive for dengue
Five more patients tested positive for dengue belonging in Ludhiana. A woman (27) from Prem Vihar and four men from Ranjodh Park, PAU, Model Town Extension and Rajesh Nagar resepectively are under treatment at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. The number of dengue patients diagnosed has gone up to 130, of which 92 belong to Ludhiana.
Students pledge to strive for unity
Ludhiana, October 31
Following the directions of the CBSE and UGC, schools and colleges organised activities on the first National Unity Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Besides the unity pledge, run for unity, speeches, discussions and other activities were organised.
PAU youth fest: Literary, poetic events rule Day 2
Ludhiana, October 31
Sarabjit Singh Sidhu and Shaminder Shammi, students of the College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, were adjudged winners of the poetic recitation and “Haas Ras” poetry, respectively, on the second day of Inter-College Youth Festival at Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU).
A girl takes part in a poster-making competition during the youth fest at Punjab Agricultural University on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet
Verma
Students, teachers donate blood
Ludhiana, October 31
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College in association with Bhai Ghanaiya Misson Sewa Society and Rotary Club, Ludhiana, organised a mega blood donation camp today.
A volunteer donates blood at Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College in Ludhiana on Friday. A
Tribune photograph
26 teams compete in quiz at DAV School
Ludhiana, October 31
DAV Public School, BRS Nagar, organised a quiz here today.
Five youths booked
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 31
The police have booked five youths and recovered 4,600 litres of kerosene from them. The suspects, identified as Tarun Kumar of Qila Mohalla Daresi Road, Ludhiana, Kamlesh Kumar of Mallpur, UP, Jagga Singh of Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, Rajan of Qila Mohalla, Ludhiana, and Raju of Ludhiana, have been booked under Section 7 of the Essential Commodity Act. Tarun and Kamlesh were arrested while the others managed to flee.
Sangrur villager nabbed for robbery attempt
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 31
The Sadar police have claimed to nab the miscreant, who allegedly made futile attempt to rob Rs 3 lakh from the owner of a petrol pump and eatery on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road near Kup Kalan village a week ago.
crime against women
2 booked for woman’s rape
Ludhiana, October 31
The city police have booked two persons for raping a woman.
Four jailed for murder
Ludhiana, October 31
Additional Sessions Judge SP Sood has sentenced four persons to life imprisonment for killing Rakesh Kumar of Gulchaman Gali on May 9, 2005.
Women Games: Patiala gymnasts reign supreme
Ludhiana, October 31
The gymnasts from Patiala proved too good for their rivals, securing 186.05 points to clinch the title in the team championship during the ongoing Punjab State Women Games here today.
Gurdaspur eves accumulated 176.70 points to finish second, while Bathinda players collected 154.80 points to secure the third place.
In the individual category, Simran Kaur of Gurdaspur secured 40.35 points and was declared the best gymnast.
An athlete takes part in long jump. Photos:
Inderjeet Verma
 50 vie for ‘Fastest Indian’ tag
Ludhiana, October 31
With the aim to produce Olympic-level sprinters, GAIL (India) Limited in association with Spoment launched the sixth leg of “GAIL — The Fastest Indian” here today.
Children participate in the sixth leg of “GAIL -- The Fastest Indian” at GRD Academy, Ludhiana,
on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Gurmel Singh appointed amateur kabaddi federation chairman
Ludhiana, October 31
Gurmel Singh Pehalwan, a former kabaddi star and prominent sports promoter from Ludhiana, has been appointed the chairman of Circle-Style Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India.
Gurmel Singh Pehalwan is a former kabaddi star and prominent sports promoter from Ludhiana. A
Tribune photograph
Softball trials tomorrow
Ludhiana:
Trials to select the Punjab men’s and women’s teams will take place on November 2 at Guru Nanak Stadium. The Punjab Softball Association secretary said the trials will begin at 9.30 am.
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The chemical examination report has ruled out the presence of drugs/intoxicants in the viscera of 22-year-old Abhishek
Banerjee. The report defies the police’s drug overdose theory. “Until now, we were thinking that my son died of drug overdose, but his death turned out to be a cold blooded murder.
