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Dhanda-Johar face-off in the offing

Ludhiana, January 20 As election scene hots up in the city, the Congress and SAD candidates for Ludhiana West are all set for a one-on-one debate, with the latter daring the former to talk on development and the former agreeing to the invitation.

Harnam Dass Johar

Harish Rai Dhanda

Naulakha cinema sealed
Ludhiana, January 20
The city police has sealed one of the oldest cinema halls in the city, Naulakha, for screening pornographic movies and other clips in violation of the Cinematography Act and orders of the District Magistrate.

Naulakha cinema that was sealed by the police for violating the Cinematography Act in Ludhiana on Friday night. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Sitting Congress MLAs put up show of unity
Senior leaders stay away
Ludhiana, January 20
Four sitting MLAs and Congress candidates of the city today came up together in a bid to put up a united face under the shadow of simmering resentment, as senior Congress leaders, including District Congress Committee chief and city Mayor, ‘‘stayed away’’ from the entire exercise.

From left to right: Mr Malkiat Singh Birmi, Mr Rakesh Pandey, Mr Harnam Dass Johar and Mr Surinder Dawar together with supporters put a show of unity in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Jagdish Tytler summoned in defamation case
Ludhiana, January 20
Senior Congress leader and former Cabinet minister Jagdish Tytler was summoned by Mr K.K. Bansal, JMIC, Ludhiana, in a defamation case filed by Mr H.S. Phoolka, senior advocate of the Supreme court, here.

Bigwigs to visit city today
Ludhiana, January 20
A galaxy of bigwigs will descend on the city tomorrow to campaign for their respective candidates contesting the Assembly election.

Four file nominations in district on third day
Ludhiana, January 20
Four candidates from this district filed their papers today on the third day of submitting nominations.

COMMUNITY

‘Do not fall prey to misleading propaganda’
Ludhiana, January 20
The political leadership of Punjab has betrayed the people of the state and thus they should use their right to vote with great wisdom. The state of Punjab, once the most prosperous state of the country, has come down to the 17th position and the agriculture growth rate in the state has come down to 2.4 from 6.4 per cent in 70s.

Johar violated code of conduct: SAD
Ludhiana, January 20
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has alleged violation of code of conduct by Mr Harnam Das Johar. In a letter to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, the legal wing of SAD, while alleging that Mr Harnam Das Johar, Congress candidate from Ludhiana west constituency, had violated code of conduct, the complainant also said that the local administration had turned a blind eye towards the violation.

Stress on efficient use of natural resources
Ludhiana, January 20
"Efficient use of natural resources has not only caught the attention of scientists and environmentalists, masses, too, are realising its importance", according to Dr Wendy D. Graham, Director of Water Institute of University of Florida, USA. Dr Graham was in PAU recently as a member of the high- level delegation that came to explore areas of mutual collaboration between PAU and University of Florida.

Kashmiri, Persian, Afghani delicacies on one roof
Ludhiana, January 20
The highest point of dining, Hills & Dunes, will serve food from Kashmir, Iran (hills) and Afghanistan (dunes) from today on the terrace of Park Plaza.

Pensioners seek more interim relief
Ludhiana, January 20
The Punjab Government Pensioners’ Association has urged the newly-constituted Punjab Pay Commission to recommend at least 10 per cent interim relief of pay/pension for state employees and pensioners in addition to 5 per cent already granted by the state government.

Pandey remembered
Ludhiana, January 20
Nehru Sidhant Kender Trust commemorated the 20th death anniversary of Shaheed Joginder Pall Pandey here yesterday.

Tributes paid to Giani Gurdit Singh
Ludhiana, January 20
Prof Prithipal Singh Kapoor, former Pro Vice-Chancellor Guru Nanak Dev University and renowned Sikh scholar, today paid tributes to Giani Gurdit Singh and described him the greatest researcher in Sikh scriptures and scholar of Sikh tradition. Professor Kapoor said such figures were rare to come by. — OC

Servant decamps with cash
Jagraon, January 20
Raj Kumar Joshi, alias Raju, of Dhaiya (Nepal) allegedly mixed poison in food of the family members of the owner of the house where he worked. The Sidhwan Bet police has registered a case under Sections of the 328, 381 of the IPC on the complaint of the owner. Raju was employed in the house of Sikander Singh of Bhundri village and on Friday night he mixed poison in the food of the family and decamped with Rs 1,37,000 and two mobile sets. However, the members of the family had a miraculous escape and their was no casualty. A case has been registered.

AGRICULTURE

Diversify, farmers told
Ludhiana, January 20
"Agriculture today is at the crossroads. The ever-rising population and plateau in foodgrain production calls for a radical change in the present system" observed PAU Vice-Chancellor K.S. Aulakh.

EDUCATION

From Schools
Impressive show by students
Ludhiana, January 20
The fourth annual prize distribution function was held at Sutlej Public Senior Secondary School here today. Dr R.S. Bawa, Registrar, Guru Nanak Dev University, was the chief guest.

Students look for career options at education fair
Ludhiana, January 20
The two-day 63rd education fair by Global Events and Expositions started here today.


Students get information about career options at an education fair in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Doraha cadets shine in camp at Frour
Doraha, January 20
The 19 Pb BN NC, Ludhiana, held the Combined Annual Training Camp (CATC) at Jawahar Navodya Vidyalaya, Frour, under the command of Col S.S. Saini, Commanding Officer, 19 PB BN NCC, Ludhiana.

• 1,700 students showcase talent

Bandhu brothers give scintillating performance
Ludhiana, January 20
"Music has been God's gift and blessing to me. I honed the God-given talent by training under maestros like Ustad Ashif Ali Khan of Kirana Gharana and learnt 'Sufi music from 'Haji Id Ali Chisti, Raipur. My five brothers and sometimes one of my sons or my daughter accompany us for rendition of 'Kabir Doha Wani' ",said Swami GCD Bharati Bhandu, leader of Bharati Banndhu troupe.

Swami GCD Bharati and his brothers give a musical recital of 'Kabir Doha Wani' under the aegis of SPIC MACAY at the Government College for Women, Ludhiana, on Friday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Medical fraternity’s agenda for poll
Ludhiana, January 20
Medical professionals in the private sector here have decided to extend support to those candidates in the coming Punjab Assembly elections who would pledge to work for the improvement of the health care facilities for the masses, promote medical education and put an end to reservation in medical and other professional courses.

Diabetes research centre on anvil
Ludhiana, January 20
Deep Hospital here will start a diabetes research centre in collaboration with Steno Diabetic Clinic, Denmark. Dr Baldeep Singh, director of the hospital, said here last evening that the centre would be established under Dr Geeti Puri Arora and Dr Manpreet Kaur.

SPORTS

Shavinder Sandhu XI clinch a thriller
Ludhiana, January 20
In a nail-biting finish, Shavinder Sandhu XI beat Ankur Kakkar XI by three runs in a cricket match played at Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School ground in Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar, here yesterday.

Alumni of Sacred Heart School before the start of a cricket match in Ludhiana on Friday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Kamal fastest on track
Ludhiana, January 20
Kamal Chaudhary won 100 m sprint, while Major Singh came out triumphant in the 5-km walk in the 34th Sub-Zonal Central Revenue Sports Meet held at Punjab Agricultural University grounds here on Thursday.

200 meritorious students get prizes
Ludhiana, January 20
The 60th annual prize distribution function of Arya College was held at the college auditorium today. Mr Rajeev Kapoor, Additional Commissioner, Customs, Ludhiana, was the chief guest.