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Free gurdwaras from ‘grip of corrupt junta’: AISAD

Ludhiana, August 1 The All-India Shiromani Akali Dal has called for a second movement on the pattern of the earlier movement launched in twenties to liberate the gurdwaras from the "grip of the corrupt junta".
AISAD leaders address a press conference in Ludhiana on Tuesday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

DM’s order on verification of tenants, labourers
Ludhiana, August 1
The District Magistrate today directed landlords and factory owners in the city to get their tenants, workers and labourers registered with the respective area police station immediately or face action.

Villagers protest against acquisition of land
Ludhiana, August 1
Protesting against the acquisition of land for laying a four lane Ludhiana-Malerkotla road, the gram panchayat of Gill village has alleged that instead of widening the existing road, the Punjab Roads and Bridges Development Board was acquiring a fresh piece of land for completing the work.

Ban on sale deeds lifted
Ludhiana, August 1
Providing the much-needed relief to the residents of city, who were finding it difficult to sell their properties, the district administration has lifted the ban on sale deeds, which was imposed some time ago.

COMMUNITY

Cong men razed our stage: Akali-BJP

Ludhiana, August 1 Leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party today alleged that supporters of the District Congress Committee, Ludhiana (Urban), Mr Jagmohan Sharma, and the local MLA and Parliamentary Secretary, Mr Surinder Dawer, demolished the stage they had prepared for a demonstration against the government. Both Mr Sharma and Mr Dawer, however, have denied the allegation.
BJP workers led by former Deputy Speaker Satpal Gosain protest against the demolition of their stage allegedly by Congress workers on Monday night. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Murder case: kin of accused alleges land grab
Ludhiana, August 1
The family of Micky Jain, prime accused in the Reema Jain murder case, today claimed they were victims of a major land grab move with some persons inimical to the family trying to grab their prime property.

Councillors protest
Ludhiana, August 1
The councillors and a husband of a councillor owing allegiance with Shiromani Akali Dal today staged a dharna outside the Tender Inviting Cell of Municipal Corporation alleging discrimination with their wards.

Brawl outside MC office
Ludhiana, August 1
Supporters of a complainant and accused in an alleged encroachment case in Sherpur today literally came to blows outside the office of the MC Joint Commissioner (K), Ms K.P. Kaur Brar, when she had summoned both parties to look into the matter.

Central Bank hikes interest of NRE deposits
Ludhiana, August 1
The Central Bank of India has increased interest rates on NRE and Foreign Currency Non-Resident (B) Deposits across all maturities with effect from today.

 

Henna, rangoli competitions Ludhiana, August 1 Competitions in henna application and rangoli were organised at Kundan Vidya Mandir, Civil Lines, to celebrate Teej and Sawan. Students from Classes IX to XII participated in the competitions. While 265 students participated in the henna competition, 300 took part in the henna competition. Students of Kundan Vidya Mandir participate in a mehndi competition on the occasion of Teej festival in Ludhiana. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Youth Club seeks better facilities

Doraha, August 1 The Youth Club of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, have participated in the public information campaign launched by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting at Sahnewal. Members of the Youth Club of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, with the Principal, Dr Narinder Singh Sidhu, and the in charge of the wing for girls, Mrs Harwinder Kaur, at the start of the public information rally at Sahnewal on Monday.

Vet varsity Controller of Examinations retires
Ludhiana, August 1
Dr Rajvir Singh, Controller of Examinations, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana retired yesterday. He joined PAU in 1976 and remained Head of the Department of Veterinary Physiology and got the position of Controller of Examinations of GADVASU.

Students get industry exposure
Ludhiana, August 1
The second academic session of the Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology started here yesterday. The Chairman of the Sportking Group of Industries inaugurated a three-day orientation programme.

College students excel
Doraha, August 1
Students of MA II (Punjabi) of Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, have secured 100 per cent result in the annual examination conducted by Panjab University, Chandigarh, in April.

COURTS

Judges, cops to ensure speedy justice
Ludhiana, August 1
A number of bottlenecks in the efficient disposal of criminal cases were cleared today at a brainstorming meeting of judges and top police officials of Ludhiana, Khanna and Jagroan, presided over by the District and Sessions Judge, Mr Harbans Lal.