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PERILOUS FLIGHT: Boys all set to fly a kite on the occasion of
Lohri, oblivious to the traffic in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Farmer murdered; wife suspect
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 12
A young farmer of Gujjarwal village of the district, who was going to pay obeisance at a gurdwara along with his wife in the wee hours of today, was murdered by some unknown persons.
Though the assailants were alleged to have demanded cash and valuables from the couple, they let his wife return to the village without taking her gold
jewellery.
2 brothers shot at over kite flying
Ludhiana, January 12
Flying kite proved fatal for two brothers who were seriously injured when armed youths pumped three bullets into them from
pointblank range at Purana Bazar here today. The injured have been identified as Tarun (28) and Kashav (30). They are struggling for life at the CMC Hospital.
Transporters submit memo to DC
Ludhiana, January 12
Agitating transporters have threatened to march to Delhi and court arrest if their leaders are not released at the earliest.
Truck drivers on their way to submit a memorandum to the DC’s office in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph
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Staff Crunch
Cops feel the heat as thieves strike at will
Ludhiana, January 12
The city, it seems, is at the mercy of snatchers and thieves, who are striking at will. While the city police is busy making security arrangements for the frequent Chief Minister’s visit, it seems they have no time to handle growing number of petty crimes.
People seek memorial at Kup Kalan
Massacre of 35,000 Sikhs by Abdali’s army
Mandi
Ahmedgarh, January 12
Accusing successive governments of ignoring the historical importance of the Kup Kalan village, residents of about 30 villages have urged the state government to erect a memorial in memory of over 35,000 Sikhs who were massacred by forces of Ahmed Shah Abdali on February 5, 1762.
Arhtiyas demand paddy bonus in cash
Ludhiana, January 12
The arhtiya association, Punjab, has urged the state government to issue directions to all procurement agencies for making cash payment of paddy bonus to the framers through arhtiyas (commission agents) as the system of direct payment through cheques had failed.
Foeticide: Grandmas can play vital role
Ludhiana, January 12
The Ludhiana Medical Practitioners Association organised a seminar on female foeticide as a part of Lohri celebrations at Sunil Clinic, here today.
The chief guest, Harish Rai Dhanda, also the chief parliamentary secretary, while focussing on the importance of girl child, exhorted to fight the social evil of female foeticide together.
Media a hit with girls
Ludhiana, January 12
Journalism, the "daring" profession was once dominated by males, but the trend has taken a U-turn with maximum girls adopting the field these days. It is not only the "glamour" attached to the profession but the field work, interaction with plenty of people and getting to explore something new, that the profession has become attractive among the females.
City colleges too join in
Ludhiana, January 12
Girls at Government College for Women celebrated Lohri with fervor. Girls came to the college in colourful dresses and a cultural programmes was also presented. Apart from singing folk songs, girls danced to the tunes of
dhol. The students and staff of SDP College for women also celebrated the festival on the college campus.
Students celebrate Lohri on the college campus in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Bhambi |
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Lohri celebrated at old age home
Ludhiana, January 12
The Lohri was lent a different hue by students of BCM Senior Secondary School by visiting Mother Teresa old age home. Besides, Lohri was celebrated with gaiety and fervour on the school premises. The students also presented a colourful cultural programme and offered prayers around the bonfire.
Children take part in Lohri celebrations in Ludhiana on Monday. A Tribune photograph |
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Celebrations at subdivision court
Jagraon, January 12
Lohri was celebrated at the subdivision court complex, here today. A bonefire was lit and prayers were offered for everybody’s welfare. Advocates Naveen Gupta, Jagpal Singh Butter along with others recited poems relevant to the occasion.
Dhanda meets MC officials
Ludhiana, January 12
Harish Rai Dhanda, MLA, met civic officials and councillors of the wards which fall in his constituency here today for discussing various development works being undertaken by the civic body.
CM assures financial aid to GNN College
Doraha, January 12
A deputation led by Tarlok Singh Jaggi, assistant secretary, managing committee of Guru Nanak National College,
Doraha, principal Dr Narinder Singh Sidhu and director Jaswant Singh Gill, met Chief Minister Parkash Singh
Badal, at his Vikas Rally in Payal organised recently.
100 pc result in MCA
Mandi Gobindgarh, January 12
True to its tradition of making excellent achievements, Desh Bhagat Institute of Management and Computer Sciences, here, has set another record by showing cent percent result in MCA semester examinations.
Reporters' diary
Confusion over Lohri celebration
While the kites kept soaring high as usual on Lohri, the spirit and festivities associated with the festival were missing due to numerous factors. First of all, there was a bit of confusion on the date. Traditionally, it used to be celebrated on January 13, while this time it is to be celebrated a day earlier.
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Youth run over by mini truck
Jagraon, January 12
A youth was reportedly run over by a Tata 709 Mini Truck yesterday evening near Kaind Canal Bridge near
Dehlon. The deceased Kuldeep Singh (31) of Khera village near Malaut, a volunteer of a Gurudwara at Khera village, was returning from Ludhiana along with his accomplices when he stopped his vehicle to answer the nature’s call.
Two killed
Khanna, January 12
Two persons were killed in accidents that took place late last night and in the wee hours today.
The victims have been identified as Satwant Singh, a resident of Baddowal Beit village. He was hit by a vehicle near Gaggar Majra today.
21-year-old dies in accident
Jagraon, January 12
A youth is reported dead after being hit by a vehicle last night at Kothe Pone. In his complaint to the police, a migrant labourer has stated that when they were returning after answering the nature’s call around 9 pm, his aid Raju (21) was hit by a vehicle.
Kho-Kho Meet
Khalsa college emerge winners
Jagraon, January 12
It was a day of celebration at Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, when the college team won laurels in the inter-college Kho-Kho championship held at Punjab University, Chandigarh, yesterday.
The jubilant team after winning the kho-kho championship in Ludhiana on Monday.
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58 attend softball trials
Ludhiana, January 12
Fiftyeight aspirants, including 31 boys, and 27 girls attended the trials conducted by the Punjab Softball Association at the Ramgarhia Educational Complex, Miller
Ganj, here today.
Participants take part in the trials for the Sub Junior National Softball Championship in Ludhiana on Monday.
A Tribune photograph
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