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Highway robber strikes again
Ludhiana, October 20
A highway robber, in his mid 30s, continues to strike at will on National Highway No.1 from New Delhi to Ludhiana for the past two months. After looting several persons, including local residents, he made a PWD employee from Khanna his latest victim late last night. The robber snatched Rs 15,000 from the employee, Mr Ram Prakash, alias Baankey, after attacking him with a hammer and a knife.

Cloudy Divali expected 
Ludhiana, October 20
This Divali is likely to be cloudy with the possibility of mild showers as well. According to PAU agrometeorologists, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with scattered rain and thundershowers over Punjab and its adjoining areas during the next 24 hours.

Commuters have a tough time on the streets as Divali shoppers are out in large numbers causing massive traffic jams. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Garbage generation up five times
Ludhiana, October 20
The garbage generation of the city has gone up by as much as five times in the city, courtesy the festivities associated with Divali. While the residents greet each other with tastefully decorated and wrapped gifts, clean and whitewash their houses, the additional litter and waste has not only played havoc with the environment, the sewerage disposal but also put a huge burden on the employees who have put on the round-the-clock duty to clean the mess.

Punjab tops in wheat yield

COMMUNITY

BJP eyeing Ludhiana West segment
Ludhiana, October 20
The Bharatiya Janata Party is learnt to be eyeing Ludhiana West Assembly segment for the forthcoming elections in the state. Currently under the seat sharing arrangement between the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party, Ludhiana west is with the former.

Lord Dhanwantri Jayanti celebrated with fervour

Ludhiana, October 20 The incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the originator of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanwantri, was remembered in a colourful manner at the Dhanwantri temple in the premises of Pentavox Herbals here yesterday. Dr Pradeep Nagrath and others offer prayers to Lord Dhanvantri to mark the Dhanvantari Jayanti in Ludhiana on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

Passersby, cops rescue bus passengers
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 20
Timely help by passersby and the police rescued around 20 passengers and driver of a private bus that had collided with a tree near Dhaipaie village on the Ludhiana-Pakhowal road, near here, last night.

‘NRIs keeping children linked with native culture’
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 20
Contrary to common belief, the NRIs settled in Canada and America are more concerned about keeping their wards linked with their native culture and rich heritage, claims Ms Suman Parsad.

Social bodies felicitate SDM

Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 20 Recognising her outstanding contribution in mobilising various social and religious organisations of the area to help members of lower strata of society and implementing welfare schemes launched by the governments, office-bearers of these associations felicitated Dr Indu, SDM, Ludhiana (West), at a function held at MGMN Senior Secondary School here yesterday.

Office-bearers of an organisation present a memento to Dr Indu, SDM, Ludhiana (West), at Ahmedgarh, on Thursday. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Samiti stages mock hanging of Afzal Guru 

Ludhiana, October 20 Activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Suraksha Samiti staged a mock hanging of Afzal Guru, who has been sentenced to death for his role in the attack on Parliament, near Clock Tower here today. His hanging, scheduled to be held today, has been postponed. Samiti leader Rajiv Tandon, who was leading the activists, condemned the “selfish politicians”, who were seeking clemency for Afzal to appease the minorities. Activists of the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Suraksha Samiti stage a mock hanging of Afzal Guru in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by I.V.

Youth killed in road accident
Mandi Ahmedgarh, October 20
A youth of local town was killed and another injured when the scooter they were riding collided with a rickshaw at Maherna Kalan, near here last night. The Dehlon police has registered a case under the appropriate sections of law and handed over the body of the deceased after getting post mortem.

Festive season brings little cheer to fresh fruit traders
Ludhiana, October 20
Increased shopping might have resulted in an upsurge in trade, but fresh fruit vendors are yet to witness the impact. Prices of fruits have remained unchanged in the past fortnight, thanks to the stability in demand.

Taiwan bicycle exporters visit Avon unit
Ludhiana, October 20
Aiming to explore opportunities for technological upgradation and boosting trade, a delegation of exporters from Taiwan visited Avon Cycles here yesterday. Members of the delegation visited manufacturing facilities of the company.

SBI takes possession of property
Ludhiana, October 20
The State Bank of India (SBI), Stressed Assets Resolution Centre, officials took physical possession of property mortgaged in the account of M/s Raytex Cycle Components in New Shimplapuri and in the account of M/s Raynolds India, also in New Shimplapuri here today for alleged default in the repayment to the tune of approximately Rs 23.29 lakh and Rs 46.36 lakh each.

Tewari for educational reforms Ludhiana, October 20 Mr Manish Tewari, secretary, All-India Congress Committee, (AICC) said here today that there was still great scope for educational reforms in the country. He was addressing a public function after inaugurating two newly constructed rooms of Flight Lieutenant G.S. Rai Government High School, under the Sarv Shikhsha Abhiyan at Hiran village, near here.

Lasting impression of cultural performances at festival

Raikot, October 20 The Panjab University Zonal Youth Festival for Ferozepore and Moga zone concluded at the local Swami Ganga Giri College for Women with cultural heritage leaving its long-lasting shadow all other elements of art and performances. Girls perform at SGGG College, Raikot, on the concluding day of the Panjab University Zonal Youth Festival on Thursday. — Photo by the writer

From Schools
Schoolchildren sensitise people on cracker pollution
Ludhiana, October 20
Children of Sunrise Kindergarten celebrated Divali in the beautifully decorated school here today. Ms Ravinder Kaur, Principal of the school, told the students to celebrate a cracker-free Divali. Ms Shanti Devi, director of the school, distributed sweets among the students.

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Tiny tots of Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School celebrate Divali on the school campus in Doraha on Friday; and (right) senior students with blankets to be distributed among inmates of an ashram in Doraha.

GADVASU scientist to attend course in Netherlands
Ludhiana, October 20
Dr Harish Kumar Verma, Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, will be attending a training programme in Netherlands  from October 23 to November 8.

Business students’ Divali party Ludhiana, October 20 Synetic Business School organised a Divali party at Kashish Club, Pakhowal Road, here yesterday. Dr M.A. Zahir, chairman of the school, and other dignitaries were present. In his inaugural address, Dr Zahir emphasised that learning should be accompanied with fun to make it more effective. Students and faculty members of Synetic Business School enjoy a Divali party in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Pregnant women, asthmatics guard against crackers
Ludhiana, October 20
An educative programme was organised at SPS Apollo Hospital here today where harmful effects of crackers on various vulnerable groups and necessary precautions to be taken during this Divali were discussed. Pamphlets carrying precautions were distributed and a lecture session was held.

This Divali, save your ears from fireworks 
Ludhiana, October 20
“Pyrotechnics — the science and art of fireworks is an infamous Chinese invention, along with gunpowder, paper, printing, orchestra, engines etc. Out of these, fireworks play a major role on Divali, the mother of all festivals. Audio-visual celebrations, glittering lights and candles on every rooftop, along with firecrackers and booming stereos, add flavour to the Divali celebrations.’

DMCH doc gets fellowship

SPORTS

Services prevail over Mizoram
Ludhiana, October 20
Services survived many anxious moments before romping home victorious 5-3 against Mizoram in the 62nd Senior National Hockey Championship for Men at Prithipal Singh Astro Turf Stadium of Punjab Agriculutral University here today. The winners were trailing 1-2 at half-time.