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PAN card forged to show dead man alive
Ludhiana, September 1
Relatives of two orphan children allegedly forged a permanent account number (PAN) card of their deceased father and some other documents to show him alive and executed a sale deed of his property, which was the sole source of survival for the children.

Paras Puri The original identity card of Arun Kumar.

City gears up to welcome President
Ludhiana, September 1
The city is witnessing hectic activities in connection with the preparations for the forthcoming visit of the President of India, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on September 4.

Preparing ‘parrots’ for Kalam’s visit

Ludhiana, September 1 Spontaneity would be amiss in the interaction between the schoolchildren and Mr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, President of India, scheduled to be held on September 4 at Guru Nanak Dev Bhavan here. Girls of Naurhia Mal Jain Senior Secondary School, Ludhiana, rehearse for the welcome ceremony of the President at Guru Nanak Dev Bhavan on Monday.

Kalam’s visit a smooth ride for motorists

Halwara (Ludhiana), September 1 “We will be ensured of better roads and cleaner surroundings only if the First Citizen of our country visits us more often”, these words of Dr Devinder Ashok of Pakhowal, who travels regularly on Raikot-Mullanpur road, reflect the feelings of area residents who are surprised at the speed at which the administration is working on the recarpeting of the road and doing a major patchwork on the Raikot-Mullanpur-Ludhiana highway.

Work on the Raikot-Mullanpur road in full swing in the wake of the President’s visit to Ludhiana. — IV

Govt indifferent to bonded labour, allege Dalits

Ludhiana, September 1 To get the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 implemented, the Dalit Dastan Virodhi Andolan, Phillaur, has initiated an agitation programme. The bounded labourers, rescued by Dalit Dastan Virodhi Andolan, on cycle march here on Monday.

I-Day gone, encroachments back

Ludhiana, September 1 The clutter of road-poachers around the Ghanta Ghar, selling a variety of goods, has become further congested because of the police crackdown on roadside vendors who were occupying the whole vacant lot in front of Guru Tegh Bahadur market or the lottery market. A view of the site in front of the lottery market on Monday. — Photo Inderjit Verma

COMMUNITY

Dullo embarrasses govt at Beant’s death anniversary
Ludhiana, September 1
Several questions are being raised in political circles in the aftermath of the state-level function organised on the eighth death anniversary of late Beant Singh, a former Chief Minister of Punjab, at Payal near here yesterday.

Mann wants package for Punjab too

Ludhiana, September 1 SAD (A) chief and Sangrur MP Simranjit Singh Mann has urged the Centre to announce an economic package for Punjab as announced for Jammu and Kashmir since both were border states deserved special attention. Addressing an impressive rally on Gill Road, he argued if Jammu and Kashmir could be given such a package, why not Punjab. Mr Simranjit Singh Mann, President, Akali Dal (Amritsar) at a rally near ATI, Ludhiana, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Relief for war hero after 25 years

Ludhiana, September 1 A war hero will get the possession of his two plots after more than 25 years, public will get time to get their grievances redressed, displaced persons would be compensated and a number of schemes of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) that were in the cold storage would get a new lease of life. Mr Ashok sing Garcha, Chairman of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust, addresses media persons.

Urban Estate residents decry encroachments

Ludhiana, September 1 Residents of Urban Estate in the Focal Point area are made to live in the worst kind of insanitary conditions, with unauthorised dairies operating in the locality and stray cattle, especially pigs wreaking havoc to public health and hygiene. Work for the construction of Metro Road between Focal Point and Urban Estate Phase I had to be abandoned due to rampant encroachments. — A Tribune photograph

Fulfil promises, writers to govt
Ludhiana, September 1
The Kendriya Punjabi Lekhak Sabha has urged the government to strictly enforce the use of Punjabi in all government offices, besides making necessary amendments to the State Language Act. In addition to this, the sabha demanded conferring Shiromani awards on writers and redressing other demands of the sabha.

Sans sewers, their life stinks
Sahnewal, September 1
Residents of the new colony of Sahnewal are forced to live in unhygienic conditions as no outlet has been provided for sewers. The residents are under an epidemic threat as the sewer water remains collected in front of their houses.

Jain sabha organises Sambatsari Utsav

Machhiwara, September 1 Sambatsari Utsav was celebrated with enthusiasm by S.S. Jain Sabha, Machhiwara. In a function organised here yesterday, school students presented a cultural programme. Jain sadhvi Divya Maharaj speaks on the life of Lord Mahavira at Sambatsari Utsav at Machhiwara on Sunday. — Photo Ravi Inder Singh Makkar

Chaos, confusion on first day of exim regime
Ludhiana, September 1
It was chaos and confusion on the first day of the exim regime in Ludhiana. Although the Pradesh Beopar Mandal and other trade and industry associations have called for the boycott of exim forms, panic stricken traders and industrialists made a beeline at the Excise and Taxation office in the Mini-Secretariat, leading to long queues.

Steel prices start falling
Ludhiana, September 1
The steel prices have started falling here today, thanks to the pressure built-up by small scale manufacturers on the Centre. The steel prices have fallen by Rs 2,000 or Rs 3,000 per tonne.

IndusInd-UTI bank tie-up on ATM service
Ludhiana, September 1
The IndusInd and UTI Bank have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for mutual sharing of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in India. The agreement was signed by Mr Bhaskar Ghose, Managing Director, IndusInd Bank Ltd, and Dr P.J. Nayak, Chairman and Managing Director of UTI Bank, in Mumbai on Friday last. 

LIC celebrates 47th anniversary
Ludhiana, September 1
The Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) today launched new citizen charter and Jeevan Shree-1 plan to mark the 47th anniversary. The policy was launched here by the Senior Divisional Manager, Mr P.K. Rath. The week-long celebrations will include donation of wheel chairs and water tanks to schools and plantation of trees.

GNE students block traffic

Ludhiana, September 1 Protesting against the functioning of Punjab Technical University, the third year students from Guru Nanak Engineering College went on strike this today and blocked the traffic on the busy road. Students of Guru Nanak Engineering College protest against the functioning of Punjab Technical University in Ludhiana on Monday.

Free education scheme launched
Ludhiana, September 1
“The TP Jain College of Education at Bhookhri Kalan, near here, will provide free education to poor students,” said Mr Sunil Bakshi, in charge of the college. From this session the college is starting postgraduate classes in political science.

School teachers observe strike
Jagraon, September 1
Teachers of Sanmati Vimal Jain Senior Secondary Public School, Jagraon, observed strike and sat in dharna in front of the office of the school Principal in protest against the non-payment of their salaries for the past four months.

Daljeet Singh officiating DMCH Principal
Ludhiana, September 1
Dr Daljeet Singh, Dean, Academics and Head of the Paediatrics unit of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) has been appointed as the officiating Principal of DMCH. He has replaced Dr S.C. Ahuja, who has recently resigned from the post.

COURTS

Man convicted for death of wife
Ludhiana, September 1
A fast-track court has sentenced Jarnail Singh of Burre village to six years’ rigorous imprisonment for causing death of his wife, Balbir Kaur, in October 1997, by strangulation when she refused to serve him hot meals.

CULTURE

‘Love Letters’ coming to city on Sept 12

Ludhiana, September 1 The Durga Das Foundation, in association with Spice Telecom and The Tribune group of publications, will bring to the city a theatrical presentation from the stable of the talented Mumbai-based Rahul da Cunha, “Love Letters” on September 12 at Guru Nanak Dev Hall. Starring Rajit Kapoor and Shernaz Patel, the play traces the trials and tribulations in the lives of both, spanning over five decades.  — A scene from ‘Love Letters’.

HEALTH

SPORTS

Basketball academy team for youth meet
Ludhiana, September 1
The Baba Ludhiana Punjab Basketball Academy, set up recently and got affiliation with Punjab Basketball Association will field its team (boys) in the 4th Punjab State Youth Basketball Championship to be held at Jalalabad (Ferozepore) from September 2 to 6.

ADMINISTRATION

Octroi collection goes private