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Labourer burning case: murder
charge added
Ludhiana, January 23
The Shimla Puri police today amended the FIR regarding the sensational labourer burning case by charging the three accused with murder instead of attempt to murder after the alleged victim succumbed to burn injuries at a city hospital yesterday.

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Controversial DSP shifted
Ludhiana, January 23
The Punjab police has finally withdrawn its controversial orders to post a DSP as in charge of the marital disputes cell, who was himself facing trial in a dowry harassment case lodged by his daughter-in-law.

Policemen check vehicles as part of security measures for the Republic Day celebrations, in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Traders to observe ‘black day’ against VAT
Ludhiana, January 23
The Punjab Pradesh Beopar Mandal (PPBM) has given a call to the members of the trading community in the state to observe a “black day” on January 25 against the proposed introduction of the value added tax (VAT) from April. The traders have been asked to wear black badges and put up black flags atop their establishments to lodge their protest against the “adamant attitude” of the state government.

‘VAT replacement of sales tax’
Mandi Gobindgarh, January 23
The impact of the value added tax (VAT) and its two rates of 4 per cent and 2.5 per cent on various types of goods were discussed at a seminar organised by the Steel Chamber and Excise Department at the Gymkhana Club, Mandi Gobindgarh, last evening.

Unlawful building activity goes unchecked

Ludhiana, January 23 Even as employees of the Municipal Corporation here had organised a protest rally on Friday following the arrest of a draftsman and two inspectors of the civic body by the Vigilance Bureau on charges of corruption, unlawful building activities with the connivance of the enforcement staff go on in the city. A basement being reconstructed after having been demolished by the MC staff in December last year, at the Maharani Jhansi road in Ludhiana. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Medical report of minor confirms rape
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 23
The medical report of the minor girl of Chhapar village who had been abducted and allegedly raped by a married youth of Brahampur village has substantiated the charges levelled by her.

COMMUNITY

BKU demands compensation for crop losses
Ludhiana, January 23
Demanding 100 per cent compensation out of the Natural Calamity Fund from crop losses due to hailstorm in several parts of the state, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has called upon the government to immediately order a special girdawri to assess the extensive damage to standing crops.

Netaji’s anniversary observed
Ludhiana, January 23
The 108th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose was observed by the Arya Samaj (Dal Bazar) here today. Mr Roshan Lal Arya, chief secretary of the Ved Prachar Mandal, presided over the function. It started with Gayatri Yajna which was performed by Swami Shobhanand.

Dawar holds janta darbar Ludhiana, January 23 Mr Surinder Dawar, Parliamentary Secretary, has said the state government had accorded top priority for the removal of grievances of the people by organising special public meetings at mohalla and ward level and asked the officials to give sufficient time for sorting out such grievances. Parliamentary Secretary and MLA, Ludhiana East, Surinder Dawar listens to the public grievances at the janta darbar at Shivaji Nagar in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

‘Canada haven for skilled Indian migrants’
Bhutta (Ahmedgarh), January 23
Mr Gurbax Singh Malhi, MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources and Skill Development in House of Commons, Ottawa, Canada, disclosed that he was denied visa to visit Iran recently when he wanted to go there to inquire about the welfare of the Sikh youth who had been sheltered at a gurdwara.

Need for class-less society emphasised
Ludhiana, January 23
Noted social activist Narbinder today underlined the need for a class-less society, which would be free from the divisions of caste, creed or religion. While delivering the keynote address at a seminar on “Philosophy: Religion versus Marxism - its relevance as a tool for social transformation in favour of oppressed working class”, organised by Shaheed Bhagat Singh Study Circle, here today, the Marxist thinker appealed to the working and socially oppressed classes “to set aside the corrupt socio-political system while rallying around the scientific Marxist theory”.

Staines, sons remembered
Ludhiana, January 23
A prayer meeting was organised by the United Masihi Dal, Ludhiana, today in memory of Dr Graham Staines, a Christian missionary, and his two sons, Philip and Timothy, who were burnt alive six years ago in Orissa.

Fun drive for women
Ludhiana, January 23
Nearly 100 women of the city experienced the thrill as they participated in a car rally called “Women’s Fun Drive”, which was flagged off by Mr S.K. Sharma, Municipal Commissioner, here today. The rally was organised by Maruti Udyog Limited.

Surjeet warns industries against exploitation of workers
Mansuran (Ludhiana), January 23
CPM general secretary Harkishen Singh Surjeet, Politburo member Prakash Karat and other party leaders today warned the industrial houses against exploiting the workers.

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Run pvt schools in spirit of service, says minister
Ludhiana, January 23
Education Minister Harnam Dass Johar has asserted that privately-managed schools will not be allowed to run schools as purely commercial establishments to exploit people and they will have to provide proper buildings, sufficient infrastructure and well-paid trained teachers to ensure quality education for the students.

School organises prize distribution function

Ludhiana, January 23 The Rashtriya Bal Vidya Mandir organised an annual prize distribution function in the school premises here today. The function started with saraswati vandana wherein the girls presented a beautiful prayer dance followed by a welcome song for the parents and the guests. Students of Rashtriya Bal Vidya Mandir perform Saraswati Vandana at the annual prize distribution function held in Ludhiana on Sunday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

John Hopkins fellowship for local surgeon
Ludhiana, January 23
Dr Harpal Singh Sethi, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, here, has done the city and the country proud after having successfully completed a clinical research fellowship at John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, USA. Dr Harpal Singh Sethi

Blood donation camp held Ludhiana, January 23 The United Insurance Sports and Recreation Club organised a voluntary blood donation camp in association with the Indian Red Cross Society, Ludhiana, CMC and DMC hospitals, Ludhiana, here today. United India Insurance Sports and Recreation Club holds a voluntary blood donation camp in association with the Indian Red Cross Society in Ludhiana on Sunday. — A Tribune Photo

Symposium on infertility
Ludhiana, January 23
The different causes of male and female infertility as also varied techniques for assisted reproduction were discussed at a symposium organised by a fertility and test tube baby centre here last evening.

SPORTS

Malwa Sports Festival concludes
Samrala, January 23
On the concluding day of the 11th Annual Malwa Sports Festival held at Malwa College, Bondli-Samrala, seven Kabaddi matches were played. Yesterday, the chief guest, Mr Sharanjeet Singh Dhillon, Member of Parliament, announced a grant of Rs 1 lakh.

Shanti Tara College is kabaddi champion
Ludhiana, January 23
The Shanti Tara College of Ahmedgarh, Sangrur, romped home victorious to emerge champions in the Punjabi University Patiala Inter-College Kabaddi Tournament, held at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Juzhar Singh College, Bela, on Saturday. Prof Charanjit Singh Dua said in the final, Shanti Tara College, after surviving anxious moments, managed to pip the hosts Sahibzada Ajit Singh Juzhar Singh College, 46-44 to clinch the trophy.

Anita, Prabhdeep declared best athletes
Ludhiana, January 23
Anita Grover, a student of MA I, and Prabhdeep Singh, a student of BA III, were adjudged the best athletes among girls and boys, respectively, in the annual athletics meet of the Kamla Lohtia Sanatan Dharam College, Subhash Nagar, near Daresi ground which concluded yesterday.