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Dept backs suspended cop
Seeks punishment for erring youths
Ludhiana, October 10
The suspension orders of a Punjab Police Inspector given after Congress Minister Malkiat Singh Birmi threatened to quit has caused strong resentment among police officers who feel that such an action would lead to the demoralisation of the force, and in future cops would not dare to challenge the alleged hooliganism caused by VIPs and their wards.

KUNDI CONNECTION LIGHTS UP MAYOR’S FUNCTION?: What can the city administration expect from the common man when the city’s Mayor himself could not prevent the kundi connection that was used during a function hosted at his residence to honour Mr Gurcharan Singh, Mayor of the London Borough of Ealing, on Thursday evening. — Tribune photo by Pradeep Tewari

Tension over control of Nanaksar dera
Siarh (Payal), October 10
Tension prevails in this village following a confrontation between two groups of the Nanaksar Thath of the late Sant Meehan Singh Dera over its control. Heavy police force has been deployed in the area for the last two days to prevent any law and order problem.

Two found murdered
Ludhiana, October 10
Two persons were found murdered in separate incidents here today. Fifty-year-old Ram Singh was found stabbed to death in his shop in Chaura Bazar this morning while a middle-aged man, Pawan Sharma, was found strangled to death in a gurdwara in Janakpuri this afternoon.

‘BSNL’ Divali gift for consumers
Ludhiana, October 10
As a Divali gift to the customers, the local telephone circle of Bharat Sanchar Nagam Limited has announced a number of subscriber friendly schemes.

Niharika Club organises ‘Karva queen’ contest Ludhiana, October 10 Member of Niharika Ladies Club celebrated Karva Chauth and Divali here today at Friend’s Regency. Ms Shaheen welcomed the members and wished them a very joyous and happy festival season. Members were congratulated on their birthdays and marriage anniversaries. A cultural programme was organised on the occasion. A meena bazar was built with many stalls of different items for women. The main attraction of the programme was the ‘Karva queen’ contest in which more than 20 members of the club participated. Member of Niharika Ladies Club wait for their turn to take part in a ‘Karva queen’ contest in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Busy time for mehndi artists
Ludhiana, October 10
As Karva Chauth approaches, people mastering the art of tattooing and mehndi application make themselves busy booking hundreds of orders in the city.

COMMUNITY

Everyone accountable in UK, says Ealing Mayor Ludhiana, October 10 “There is no transparency and accountability in working in India, while in the UK, everyone is accountable. You all must be accountable for your actions,” said Mr Gurcharan Singh, Mayor of London Borough of Ealing. He was addressing students of Khalsa College for Women here this afternoon. Mr Gurcharan Singh, Mayor of the London Borough of Ealing being honoured by Mr Nahar Gill, Mayor of Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Halwarvi’s death mourned
Ludhiana, October 10
The untimely death of Harbhajan Singh Halwarvi, an eminent Punjabi poet, writer and former Editor of Punjabi Tribune, came as a shock to city literateurs.

159.46 cr spent for welfare of weaker sections
Ludhiana, October 10
Mr Tej Parkash Singh, Transport Minister, Punjab, has exhorted the people to follow the philosophy and teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki and create a society where every one got equal opportunity to flourish irrespective of the caste, creed and religion.

Valmiki Jayanti celebrated Ludhiana, October 10 Valmiki Jayanti was celebrated today in Valmiki temples in different parts of the city. In Jawahar Nagar Camp, devotees organised a nagar kirtan in the morning. Around 300 students also took part in the kirtan. Many tableaux depicting the life of Valmiki were also taken out. Devotees perform puja on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti at Jawahar Nagar in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph

Left parties flay Congress govt for ‘anti-people’ policies
Ludhiana, October 10
A joint meeting of the Left parties has flayed the anti-people and repressive policies of the Congress Government in Punjab while calling upon all nationalist and like-minded parties to come together on a single platform to defeat the nefarious designs of communal parties and tyrant government.

Seminar on life of Banda Bahadur
Ludhiana, October 10
Bairagi Maha Mandal in collaboration with Adabi, Diara, Mullanpur organised a seminar on life and contribution of Baba Banda Bahadur at Punjabi Bhavan here today.

CRIME

7 arrested for gambling
Ludhiana, October 10
The Haibowal police raided two gambling places yesterday and arrested seven persons under the Gambling Act.

20-year-old commits suicide
SAS Nagar, October 10
Mukesh Kumar, a 20-year-old resident of Guru Nanak Colony in Phase 10, here committed suicide, hanging himself to death last afternoon.

BUSINESS

Life Insurance Co. achieves Rs 180 cr sum
Ludhiana, October 10
HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co Ltd has achieved a sum assured of Rs 180 crore in Punjab since it began its operations in the state. This was stated by Mr Pankaj Seith, all- India Head of Marketing Operations, at a financial consultant felicitation meet held at Hotel Park Plaza here today.

New range of chinaware
Ludhiana, October 10
The Import World of India, a Delhi based company, today launched its new range of imported chinaware, tableware and electronic appliances as well as export quality brassware and cutlery in a bid to organise the market of imported goods.

Antique brings traditional furniture
Ludhiana, October 10
Antique- a three-day exhibition of exclusive handcrafted pieces of decoration and furniture was inaugurated here at Friends Regency today. The exhibition displays reminiscent of Marwar's unique craftsmanship.

AGRICULTURE

BKU demands hike in MSPs
Ludhiana, October 10
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has asked the government to provide a bonus of at least Rs 50 per quintal on the paddy being procured by the government agencies and that the minimum support price (MSP) of farm produce be fixed on the basis of wholesale price index.

EDUCATION

Neha shines in inter-school science fair
Ludhiana, October 10
Neha Gupta of Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Doraha, brought laurels to her school by standing first in chart-making, quiz and model-display contests held during the tehsil-level science fair that concluded at Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School, Doraha, last evening.

FROM COLLEGES
Students draw public’s attention to pollution
Ludhiana, October 10
About 300 students of Government College for Women took part in a public awareness rally under the banner of the Eco Club here today. Ms Kusum Ahuja, Principal, addressing the students, said the chief aim of the rally was to make residents aware of pollution in the city. The volunteers carried banners, posters and charts that displayed the ill-effects of pollution on the health of people.

COURTS

JE acquitted in graft case
Ludhiana, October 10
Special Judge Inderjit Kaushik has acquitted Paramjit Singh, a junior engineer with the PSEB, accused of accepting Rs 2,000 as illegal gratification in 1998 from a farmer, as the charges levelled against him could not be proved. The shadow witness had turned hostile in the case.

Undertrials abuse cops at court complex
Ludhiana, October 10
Ugly scenes were witnessed at “bakshikhana” in the New Court Complex here today when some undertrials protested against the alleged pick-and-choose policy of the police while allowing the undertrials to meet their relatives and friends.

CULTURE

Bajwa’s book released
Ludhiana, October 10
Eminent Punjabi writers and ex-chairman of the Punjab Arts Council, Mr Gulzar Singh Sandhu released a book of poetry ‘Sikhar Depehare Raat’ at a function organised by PAU Sahit Sabha, at Sutton House of Punjab Agricultural University yesterday.

HEALTH

DOC SPEAK
Avoid artificially coloured food items
DURING the festival season, the demand for sweets is very high. People like colourful sweets. However, most colourings contain synthetic chemicals. As colouring are used mostly in food items of low nutritional value, like candies and sweets, you should avoid all artificially coloured items. Colourings cause hyperactivity in some sensitive children. The use of colouring usually indicates that fruit or any other natural ingredient has not been used.

Mental Health Day at CMCH
Ludhiana, October 10
The College of Nursing, Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), observed the World Mental Health Day at the main OPD reception area here today. The theme this year is “Emotional and Behavioral Disorders of Children and Adolescents”. The event was formally inaugurated by Dr John Abraham, Medical Superintendent, CMCH.

SPORTS

Ludhiana register maiden victory

Ludhiana, October 10 Hosts Ludhiana recorded 5-wicket win over Patiala to keep hopes alive for the title in the 3rd Punjab State Cricket Tournament for the Deaf and Dumb being played at the Punjab Agricultural University ground here today. Earlier in the inaugural match of the tournament, last year’s losing finalists, Ludhiana, had lost the battle rather tamely against defending champions Jalandhar.

A Patiala batsman in action in a match against Ludhiana played on Friday during the Third Punjab State Cricket Tournament for Deaf and Dumb being held in Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Dream start by GNP School cagers

Ludhiana, October 10 Girls of Guru Nanak Public School, Ludhiana, had a dream start by thrashing Gobindgarh Public School 43-6 in the inaugural match of Sahodya Schools Complex Basketball Championship that got underway at the GNP School Courts, Sarabha Nagar, here today. A basketball match between the teams of Sacred Heart Convent School and CFC School in progress during the Sahodya Schools Tournament in Ludhiana on Friday. — A Tribune photograph