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Case against gas agency ordered
Found overcharging, showing fictitious customers
Ludhiana, November 17
Cracking the whip on gas agencies creating an artificial shortage of LPG cylinders in the district, Deputy Commissioner Anurag Verma has asked the Senior Superintendent of Police to register a case against Sant Gas Service under the Essential Commodities Act and other provisions of the law.

30 persons duped by emigration firm
Woman among two held
Ludhiana, November 17
At least 30 persons have been duped of lakhs of rupees by a local emigration consultancy on the pretext of sending them to Dubai and Muscat on confirmed job visa.

Victims of emigration fraud narrate their tale of woes to Inspector Anil Joshi, in charge, EO Wing of the city police.

Activists of the All-India Youth Federation take a pledge to root out the unemployment problem from the country on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Kartar Singh Sarabha in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Homoeopaths oppose ‘tainted’
Registrar’s reinstatement 
Ludhiana, November 17
Government homoeopathic doctors have flayed the decision of the government to reinstate a former Registrar of the Council of Homoeopathic System of Medicine who had allegedly been dismissed from service on the charges of grave financial irregularities, misuse of official position and tempering with council records. The government had reinstated Mr Sunil Gautam on November 11 even though he was facing criminal charges and had been dismissed from service between
1995 - 1997.

Youth federation to launch drive against unemployment
Ludhiana, November 17
Activists of the All-India Youth Federation today took a pledge to launch a struggle to seek employment for all, on the occasion of the martyrdom day of Kartar Singh Sarabha. The youths, who had come to the local grain market to take part in a rally from all over the state resolved to create awareness among the present generation.

Rs 3.15 lakh snatched from employee
Ludhiana, November 17
In a daylight robbery, two unidentified motorcycle-borne armed persons snatched a bag containing Rs 3.15 lakh from an employee of a Delhi- based construction company at Rishi Nagar, Block-C, today.

COMMUNITY

MC wasting money: BJP
Ludhiana, November 17
The Bharatiya Janata Party has launched an attack on the Municipal Corporation for wasteful expenditure on development works, saying the roads were being resurfaced or tiles being laid where there was no need for such works.

Disappointment over Jindals’ indifference
Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 17
Intention of Bobby Piush Jindal not to visit India soon did not pain his close relatives at his native village Khanpur or at the surrounding towns of Malerkotla and Dhuri and the local town.

Is paper wastage on festivals justified?
Ludhiana, November 17
Inspite of having access to various electronic modes of communication massive quantities of paper is still being used and wasted during the festivals.

Animal abuse can lead to human abuse: study
Ludhiana, November 17
Studies have suggested that people should ensure that their children do not abuse the animals lest they resort to human abuse in the later stages of their life. According to the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals, “research in psychology and criminology shows that people who commit acts of cruelty to animals often move on to violent acts against their fellow humans”.

SBoP staff hold protest Ludhiana, November 17 The State Bank of Patiala Employees Federation held a demonstration in front of the regional office at Miller Ganj here today. It was protesting against the policies of the bank management It also threatened to hold demonstrations in front of all bank branches on November 23 in case the SBoP management failed to meet its ‘genuine’ demands.

Employees of the State Bank of Patiala hold a protest in front of the bank's regional office at Miller Ganj in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo by I.V.

Ahluwalia lauds members of cooperative society
Amloh, November 17
The Khanyan Cooperative Agricultural Multipurpose Society today organised a function at Khanyan village, near here, to celebrate the 51st Cooperative Week of Fatehgarh Sahib district.

Telecom employees hold meeting

Ludhiana, November 17 The National Federation of Telecom Employees at its executive body meeting held here today deliberated on various issues, including misuse of government funds in the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, lack of marketing expertise, need to improve work environment, apart from reiterating common demands.

Members of the National Federation of Telecom Employees at the executive board meeting in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo by IV

CRIME

2 booked for blockade of FCI godowns
Jagraon, November 17
Two truck drivers, who allegedly blocked the passage of FCI godowns in Hathur by parking their trucks after removing its wheels, have been booked by the police under Sections 341 and 383, IPC, according to a press note released by Mr Rajiv Ahir, SSP, Jagraon.

Six held for gambling
Ludhiana, November 17
The Jodhewal police yesterday arrested Ashwani Kumar, Gopal and Narinder Singh and registered a case against them under the Gambling Act. The police said this morning that the accused were gambling in a park in Sunder Nagar. A sum of Rs 600 was seized from their possession.

BUSINESS

Programme for hospitality professionals
Ludhiana, November 17
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Punjab organised a training and orientation programme for staff members of various hotels and restaurants, including the receptionists, waiters, housekeepers, chefs, food and beverages’ officials and others employees to make them work in a more professional manner.

‘Peter rehras’ rule the road
Ludhiana, November 17
The country-made “Peter rehra” also known as Maruta and Ghaduka can be seen plying on city roads in spite of a ban on plying it. Interestingly, the state government has been launching drives to check the use of this vehicle in rural areas. Even the local traffic police allows the vehicle to ply.

Cash award scheme for toppers launched
Ludhiana, November 17
The Department of Social Security has launched a cash award scheme for toppers in the state. Students who got first three positions in classes VIII, X and XII during the current year were awarded cash awards of Rs 5,100, Rs 3,100 and Rs 2,100, respectively, at the 48th State-level Children Day Function organised by the National Children Fund Committee at Nehru Sidhant Kender, here today.

Students perform at the state-level Children’s Day function, and (right) children enjoy the programme in Ludhiana on Wednesday.

Seminar on image of women in fiction
Ludhiana, November 17
A two-day national seminar on the image of women in English literature started at Guru Nanak Girls College here today. With the aim of familiarising postgraduate students of English Literature with the manner in which women are depicted in Indian fiction in English, the seminar also focused on changes it has passed through since the inception of the novel.

From Schools 
Workshop on teaching methods
Ludhiana, November 17
A workshop, "Teacher skill enhancement programme; on methods of teaching for primary and kindergarten teachers, was conducted at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, Ludhiana here yesterday.

Inayat declared best NCC cadet
Ludhiana, November 17
In the best cadet competition the Junior Wing girl cadet Inayat Dhanda of 3 Punjab Girls Bn NCC of Sacred Heart Convent Senior Secondary School, Sarabha Nagar, won the gold medal being the Best Cadet of the Directorate.

CULTURE

Punjabi version of ‘Waiting for Godot’ staged

Ludhiana, November 17 The play ‘Waiting for Godot’ was staged at the Nehru Sidhant Kender here last evening. The play was in Punjabi and it was translated from English by Balram along with Sanjay Solanki. It was brought to the city by media artists. A scene from ‘Waiting for Godot’ staged at Nehru Sidhant Kender in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Kareena to visit city on Nov 19
Ludhiana, November 16
Fans of filmstar Kareena Kapoor have a reason to cheer as the heartthrob of millions of cinegoers will visit Ludhiana on November 19. Kareena, the brand ambassador of Pepsi will meet the winners of the ongoing contest "Pepsi da Kamaal, Masti Kareena Naal" during her visit to the city.

HEALTH

60 diabetics march to spread awareness

Ludhiana, November 17 Christian Medical College and Hospital organised a medical camp in connection with World Diabetes Day here today. Nearly 130 diabetics attended the camp. Blood tests were conducted and diet counselling was provided free of cost. An exhibition and a display on diet were also organised. Diabetics and staff of Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, participate in a march to spread awareness about the disease on Wednesday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

SPORTS

PNB sports meet results
Ludhiana, November 17
The 22nd edition of the Punjab National Bank Inter-Region Sports Meet was organised at the Punjab Agricultural University grounds here today. Mr Harwant Singh, General Manager, PNB, Punjab zone, inaugurated the meet.

• National throwball meet begins today