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Hail damages standing crop
Doraha, March 13
To the utter surprise of the onlookers, a thick layer of hail was formed on the National Highway and its surrounding fields and at Mohanpur village, near Bija, here this afternoon.

• Early sown wheat bears the brunt

Children play in the hail in the fields surrounding the national highway at Mohanpur village in Doraha on Tuesday. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

Digging for mall damages buildings Complaints to police, MC fall on deaf ears Ludhiana, March 13 Construction work of a mall by a Mumbai-based company in Gurdev Nagar area has taken a toll on a number of buildings in the vicinity that have crumbled down due to deep digging in the upcoming commercial building. Digging for construction of a mall has damaged a number of buildings in the neighbourhood in Gurdev Nagar. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Sans power for 2 days; PSEB cares a damn
Ludhiana, March 13
For residents of Sant Vihar, Chuharpur Road, a power cut is not a trouble that lasts a few hours only. For the last two days they are suffering as there has been no power supply at all. All their attempts at making complaints to the Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB) have also failed.

Court issues notice on PIL for May 2
Removal of polluting units, encroachments
Ludhiana, March 13
Taking cognizance of a PIL filed by a social organisation seeking removal of encroachments, shifting of polluting industries from residential area and providing clean atmosphere, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice of motion to the authorities concerned for May 2.

Area-wise policing Jaiswal’s priority
Ludhiana, March 13
Area-wise policing will be the main mantra of newly appointed SSP of the city R.K. Jaiswal.

Industry problems to be given priority: Gabria

Ludhiana, March 13 inister for Jails, Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Printing and Stationery Hira Singh Gabria has said that the government will accord top priority to solve genuine problems of the industrialists and traders and will provide excellent infrastructure facilities for more industrialisation in the state. Hira Singh Gabria, minister for jails, tourism and cultural affairs and printing and stationery, presides over a meeting of industrialists, organised by the Chamber of Industry and Commercial Undertakings in Ludhiana on Monday.

 

COMMUNITY

Kala Sanchar holds literary function 
Ludhiana, March 13
Kala Sanchar in association with Jaswant Printers, Ludhiana, jointly organised a literary function in the Committee Room of Punjabi Bhavan to discuss two books published by them: ‘Mallan te phulwari’ a biography by Dr S.N. Sewak and Reflections on Sikh Scripture, a collection of articles on Sikh religion by Mehar Singh Sandhu.

All geared up for state-level lok adalat
Ludhiana, March 13
The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) has been geared up for the state-level lok adalat which is slated to be held here at the New Judicial Court Complex on March 17. The complex is being spruced up for the event.

Nihangs detained for row over disputed land 
Patiala, March 13
Nihangs of Baba Budha Dal were detained for allegedly trying to take possession of a disputed property in the Anardana crossing area here today.

Gang rivalry behind Lohri murder
Patiala, March 13
Rivalry between two criminal gangs of Haryana led to the murder of Pardeep Golu on the Patiala-Chandigarh road here on Lohri.

Bank strike from March 28
Ludhiana, March 13 Banks would observe strike on March 28, 29 and 30, said All-India Punjab National Bank Officers’ Association (Affiliated to AIBOC), Ludhiana Zone, zonal secretary Ashok Arora.

AGRICULTURE

Fish farmers seek parity on power tariff
Ludhiana March 13 Punjab fish farmers have demanded that they be also provided free electricity like the farmers in the agriculture sector. They said the fish farming could be a good diversification option and generate employment, besides providing nutritious food to people.

EDUCATION

From Colleges
Colourful adieu to Guru Nanak college eves 
Ludhiana March 13
The students of the second-year BCA batch of Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women, Model Town, organised a lively and colourful farewell party 'Ruksat -2007' for the outgoing students of the IIIrd year BCA class and PGDCA here yesterday.

• Library Day at DD Jain College

325 GCW students given prizes Ludhiana, March 13 The Annual Prize Distribution function of the Government College for Women was held in the college auditorium here today. One of the meritorious students of Government College for Women being given a prize from Dr Inderpal Singh in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

12 selected in placement drive
Mandi Gobindgarh, March 13
Final year students of Desh Bhagat Engineering College excelled in the placement drive conducted by Tech-Mahindra, Infosys and HCL. Twelve students of computer science and engineering and electronics and communication engineering were selected. There was unprecedented enthusiasm among the students as their seniors excelled.

Five-day annual ‘Sant Samagam’ ends Amloh, March 13 Five-day Sant Samagam, held in memory of Baba Kirpa Singh Ji, concluded at Gurdwara Rohisar Sahib Mallowal near here yesterday. It was organised by Sant Dalwara Singh of Rohisar.  Sant Darbara Singh performs kirtan on the concluding day of the annual ‘Sant Samagam’ at Roshiar Mallowal, near Amloh, on Monday.— Photo by Bhushan Sud

Zee TV auditions see huge rush, protests Ludhiana, March 13 everal members of the Sutlej Club here have raised objections over the (mis) use of club premises by private parties on a regular basis.  Youngsters wait for their turn for Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma auditions on the club road in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Doc discusses use of antibiotics  Ludhiana, March 13 Dr Akashdeep Singh, pulmonologist at Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMCH), attended the sixth International Symposium on Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance (ISAAR 2007), held in Singapore from March 7 to 9. One of the meritorious students of Government College for Women being given a prize from Dr Inderpal Singh in Ludhiana on Tuesday.— Photo by Inderjit Verma

DMCH introduces novel eye care
Ludhiana, March 13
A newly-introduced treatment of Lucentis (Ranibizumab injection) in the vitreo-retinal services of the Department of Eye at the Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) here, restored the vision of a 70-year old patient, who was brought to the hospital with the complaint of poor vision in both the eyes.

IMA chief’s election hailed
Ludhiana, March 13
Ludhiana Nursing Home and Hospital Association, along with some of the activists of IMA)and PCMS Association, have hailed the election of Dr Amrik Singh Arora, new president of the state unit of the IMA. Dr Arora defeated Dr OPS Kande in a straight contest by a margin of 36 votes.

SPORTS

Baba Lodhiana academy men enter semis Ludhiana, March 13 Baba Lodhiana Academy, Ludhiana, along with Muktsar, were triumphant in the knock- out phase and advanced into the semi-final league in the men's section on the second day of the 58th Punjab State Basketball Championship for men and women being played at Guru Nanak Stadium here today. A match in progress in the 58th Punjab State Basketball Championship for men and women being played at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Barkatpal, Hardeep best athletes
Khamano, March 13
Barkatpal Singh and Hardeep Kaur were adjudged the best athletes among boys and girls, respectively, at a sports meet organised at Jawala Devi College of Education, Sanghol, near here, today. Sarpanch of Sanghol village Bahadar Singh inaugurated the meet. SDM, Khamano, Devinder Singh gave away prizes to the winners.

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