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LIC staffers robbed in broad daylight
Youths shoot at two, take away Rs 6.78 lakh
Ludhiana, December 26
In a daring day-light robbery, two scooter-borne armed youths snatched over Rs 6.78 lakh from two employees belonging a branch office of the LIC. The robbery happened at Sham Nagar behind the bus stand here this morning and the youths seriously injured one of the employee with a gunshot. 

From left: Policemen frisk people at a checkpoint after a robbery at the LIC office in Ludhiana on Wednesday, policemen outside the LIC office and Mr K.K. Arora, the injured Assistant Branch Manager, being taken to operation theatre. —Photos Rajesh Bhambi

Crime under the nose of cops
Ludhiana, December 26
The robbery outside the LIC office in Sham Nagar here today has put a question mark on the efficiency of the police.

‘Councillor robbed me’
Khanna, December 26
Mr Nazar Singh, a local resident, has demanded registration of an FIR against Ashok Tewari, a municipal councillor, and his henchmen for robbing him of Rs 51,500 and forcibly taking away electronic goods worth lakhs of rupees from his shop.

Ever heard of PhD sewing instructors?
Ludhiana, December 26
Can a person who holds PhD or M.Phil degrees become a better sewing teacher than an experienced person who holds a diploma in sewing? Perhaps yes, if one goes by the decision of the state selection committee to alter the qualification criteria for becoming sewing teacher. 

Admn forgets Shaheed  Udham Singh’s birthday

Ludhiana, December 26 While no function was organised by the District Administration to commemorate the 102nd birth anniversary of martyr Udham Singh today, the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial Trust, an organisation based in the city, organised a function here. Tributes being paid to Shaheed Udham Singh at a function organised by the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial Trust in Ludhiana on Wednesday. —Photo Inderjeet Verma

University terminates services of patwari
Ludhiana, December 26
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has terminated the services of a patwari who had submitted a forged certificate of experience with the authorities at the time of his appointment in the university.

• Rohit Chowdhary is DIG, Ludhiana Range

COMMUNITY

SAD-B aspirants for tickets adopt aggressive stance
Ludhiana, December 26
Amidst reports that Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) might give in to the BJP demand for Ludhiana West Assembly seat, there was discontentment among party rank and file.

Ramgarhias seek fair share of seats
Ludhiana, December 26
A rally of the Ramgarhia sect organised here turned into a showdown between a former minister, Mr Malkiat Singh Birmi and Mr Ravinder Singh Sohal, coordinator of the All India Congress Committee (Foreign Affairs cell).

Punjab ministerial staff to launch stir
Ludhiana, December 26
Perturbed by the lackadaisical attitude of the state government in implementing their long accepted demands, the Punjab State Ministerial Staff Union has decided to restore agitation to attract the attention of the state government in favour of their demands.

Disappearance, recovery of child
Ludhiana, December 26
Mystery shrouds the disappearance and recovery of two-year-and-a-half-old Jatin, son of a hosiery trader. He went missing from Lucky Bakery in the afternoon and was found after about four hours from a restaurant near Agar Nagar, some 12 km away.

Verma assumes office as LIT trustee
Ludhiana, December 26
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suresh Verma has assumed office as trustee of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) amidst an impressive gathering of several BJP and SAD activists. 

Ludhiana’s luminaries Ludhiana The Sutlej, the Shershah Suri Marg, Sirhind Canal and the main railway line in general are transformers of this area of Malwa. Panjab University and the educational institutions, particularly brought about a sea change for the better. Ludhiana’s teachers, thereby, are a class apart.

Consumer awareness campaign
Ludhiana, December 26
A consistent consumer awareness campaign would be launched in the district to educate consumers about their rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986.

X’mas celebrations at Sutlej Club
Ludhiana, December 26
Christmas was celebrated with lots of fun and enthusiasm at the sprawling lawns of Sutlej Club here last evening. The club was tastefully decorated with flowers, balloons and stars for children.

Young Voice
In search of an ideal vision
At a time when the children of her age may primarily be concerned about settling in some safe career, 18-year-old Harsimrat Kaur Grewal has more ideas in her mind.

• Cassette of bhajan released

CRIME

In-laws booked for demanding dowry
Doraha, December 26
A dowry case under Sections 406, 498-A and 506 of the IPC has been registered at the Payal police station on the complaint of Baljinder Kaur of Lohara village.

BUSINESS

Knitwear industry struggling for survival
Ludhiana, December 26
The onslaught of increasing competition from Tirupur hosiery units, shrinking winter season in the country and penetration of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the export markets have severely affected the fortunes of the local knitwear industry during the past one year.

Safari enters domestic market
Ludhiana, December 26
The Safari Bikes Ltd, a leading cycle exporting firm, here has entered the domestic market, after making a mark in the European market. The company has entered the domestic market, with a brand name of Hi Bird bicycles.

‘IT industry being neglected’
Ludhiana, December 26
The Association of Computer Entrepreneurs has blamed the Punjab Government for not giving incentives to the information technology industry.

 

70 participate in rangoli contest Ludhiana, December 26 Students of SMD Senior Secondary School, New Shivaji Nagar, participated in a rangoli contest held here today. Nearly 70 students from Classes VI to X participated in the contest. Students of New SMD Senior Secondary School participate in a rangoli contest in Ludhiana  on Wednesday. —IV

Closing of unrecognised courses sought
Ludhiana, December 26
Public Cause, a forum for common problems, has demanded the closing of franchisee business for imparting unrecognised technical courses of the university at various private institutes.

• PCCTU district chief honoured

Constitute PMC, demands IMA
Ludhiana, December 26
The state unit of the Indian Medical Association has demanded constitution of a Punjab medical council (PMC) under Section 5 of the Punjab Medical Registration Act, 1916.

SPORTS

Mata Sahib Kaur hockey meet
Ludhiana, December 26
Major hockey team of the region will participate in the 17th Mata Sahib Kaur Gold Cup Hockey Tournament, said Mr Narinder Pal Singh Sidhu, Chairman, Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Club, Jarkhar, after a meeting of the club which was held under his chairmanship here.

ADMINISTRATION

Penalty for littering likely
Ludhiana, December 26
Taking a serious view of the prevailing insanitation in many localities, the Municipal Corporation is planning to invoke penal clauses of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act of 1976 against residents keep the surroundings dirty.

• MC holds meeting