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Murder of Beant’s kin: vital clues found, says SSP
Ludhiana, October 13
Police investigations into last night’s murder of a woman relative of late Chief Minister Beant Singh suggests that robbery seemed to be the main motive but other theories like the involvement of some person known to the family have not been completely ruled out.

The ransacked room in the house of Jaswant Kaur who was killed in Ludhiana on Wednesday night. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Cracker from Ravana’s effigy injures boy
Ludhiana, October 13
Dashera celebrations turned sour for a Mandi Ahmedgarh-based family here last evening when their 11-year-old son was seriously injured after a fire cracker burst on his chest after the effigy of Ravana was set on fire.

Residents get more ransom letters
Ludhiana, October 13
Even as a number of city residents are still receiving letters for ransom after the arrest of an accused, the police has found that the accused was working on another plot of terrorising, harassing or blackmailing police and civil officers besides judges.

Most offices in dark about Right to Information Act
Ludhiana, October 13
Except the office of Deputy Commissioner, all other offices involved in public dealing in the city remained in the dark about the Right to Information Act (RTI) that came into force from today.

Editorial: Right to Information

COMMUNITY

Govt has fulfilled poll promises, says Dawer
Ludhiana, October 13
Parliamentary Secretary Power, Housing and Urban Development Surinder Dawer today exhorted the youth Congress activists to highlight the achievements of the government besides getting the problems of the people redressed by the administration.

Notification creates anomalous situation
Ludhiana, October 13
The notification issued by the Punjab Finance Department in August, 2000, allowed the benefit of “notional pay” to pre-96 retirees while rationalising their family pensions.

Bairagi Mandal jatha leaves for Nanded

Ludhiana, October 13 More than 25 functionaries of the All-India Bairagi Mahan Mandal, led by its president Mr Krishan Kumar Bawa, left for Nanded in Maharashtra today to participate in the 335th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur from October 14 to 16. Functionaries of the All-India Bairagi Mahan Mandal leave for Nanded to take part in the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Banda Singh Bahadur at Ludhiana railway station on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

World Food Day celebrations in Kakrala Kalan
Samrala , October 13
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samrala, is going to celebrate World Food Day on October 14 at Kakrala Kalan village, 10 km from here. This information was given by Dr Ranjit Singh, in charge of the kendra, here today. This will be the first such programme to be organised in the city.

Crafts bazaar inaugurated
Ludhiana, October 13
Kaarigiri Crafts Bazaar has brought a host of aesthetically designed handicraft items from all over India to the city. The bazaar, with 50 artisans giving live demo of their skills, was inaugurated here today. The bazaar will be on till October 23 at Nehru Sidhant Kender.

SBI capital begins  operations in city
Ludhiana, October 13
SBI Capital Markets Limited has entered into retail equity broking services. The company has begun operations here and in Chandigarh for in retail and institutional clients.

Quake shattered us, say Pak students

Ludhiana, October 13 “We are all shattered to see the disaster following an earthquake on October 8. Schools in Pakistan are closed on Saturdays otherwise several others could have lost their lives. Pakistani students interact with faculty members of BCM School in Ludhiana on Thursday. The students are in the city to take part in Fusion-2005, an inter-school competition. — A Tribune photograph

SIFT students on strike Ludhiana, October 13 The students of the Sportking Institute of Fashion and Technology (SIFT) observed a strike today to protest against the sudden removal of its registrar, Mr Arun Benjamin. The students alleged that Mr Benjamin was not allowed to enter his office and was removed from the post without his fault. Striking students of SIFT in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by I.V.

RIMT Institute to hold seminar
Mandi Gobindgarh, October 13
The RIMT Institute of Management and Computer Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh, is organising a seminar on “Emerging trends in IT sector and related HR issues” on its campus tomorrow.

GNGC to host national seminar
Ludhiana, October 13
The computer department of Guru Nanak Girls College will organise a national seminar on “Open Source in Education and Industry” on October 14 and 15. The University Grants Commission (UGC) will sponsor the seminar.

Inner Wheel Club team installed
Ludhiana, October 13
Inner Wheel Club of Ludhiana's installation ceremony was held here today. Lt-Gen Hoon (retd) was the chief guest. The new team led by Ruby Ferandez, president, was installed.

Doctors’ body to send relief
Ludhiana, October 13
The Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD) while expressing shock at the devastation caused by the earthquake in several parts of India and Pakistan, has mobilised its units for extending a helping hand to the injured and those who had suffered massive loss of property.