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Dismissed cop ‘dupes’ 7 students of lakhs
Had assured them of overseas jobs as nanny
Ludhiana, September 21
In a latest case of fraud with Punjabi youth after being assured jobs overseas, seven youngsters have been duped of around Rs 40 lakh by a person running an institute at Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar, which specialises in training nannies and personal care givers for Canada.

Lok Bhalai Party’s acting chief Avtar Singh Mullanpuri (third from left), along with victims, shows documents given by Institute of Care Givers and Allied Services in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

IT sleuths on trail of tax evaders
Colonisers under scanner
Ludhiana, September 21
In the wake of reports that large amounts of black money were being pumped into high-value real estate transactions in the region, the investigation wing of the Income Tax Department had initiated comprehensive investigations to nab tax evaders and enforce compliance.

Dutch experts to spread awareness on pollution
Ludhiana, September 21
Senior experts from PUM Netherlands, a Dutch organisation, which has been carrying out 150 projects every year in India, plan to conduct a detailed analysis of the reasons of environmental pollution in this region and ways to tackle the same.

Where every monsoon brings disaster to their crops
Ludhiana, September 21
Come monsoon and the fields in Baniewal village are flooded. Despite years of wait, no grant has been earmarked for proper drainage in the village.

COMMUNITY

Mature much beyond his years
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 21
Hammer, not the pen, will help me serve my mother, says Mangal Dass (10), the only support of Mindro who had been deserted by her husband in her prime age. Unaware of the implications of Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, he is too young to understand the helplessness of his master, a sickle manufacturer, in case law enforcing agencies adopt a strict attitude towards the centre’s decision to ban employment of children below 14 at homes, hotels and dhabas from October 10.

Hammer, not the pen, will help me earn my livelihood, says Mangal Dass, while hammering a sickle at Ahmedgarh. — Photo by writer

Poor sex ratio: village shows the way
Khamano, September 21
Jalowal village in Fatehgarh Sahib district, about 10 km from here, has achieved a favourable sex ratio of 54 baby girls to 46 baby boys in recent years. Though Fatehgarh Sahib district tops in female foeticide, this village has achieved the milestone without any government assistance.

Progressive farmers with their awards given by the Chief Minister of Punjab, Capt Amarinder Singh, at the PAU Kisan Mela on Thursday; and (right) folk dancers at the mela. Tribune photos: Sayeed Ahmad

Ex-servicemen criticise politicians
Ludhiana, September 21
Lieut-Col Chanan Singh Dhillon (retired), president, Indian Exservices League, Punjab and Chandigarh, today called upon leaders of political parties, particularly the Congress and the Akali Dal to refrain from mudslinging and character assassination and unite to work for the welfare of Punjab.

CRIME

Held with illicit liquor
Jagraon, September 21
The Humbran police has arrested Nirmal Singh of Walipur Kalan and allegedly recovered 6750 ml of illicit liquor from his possession. A case has been registered under Sections 61, 1, and 14 of the Excise Act.

Shopkeeper held for piracy
Mandi Ahmedgarh, September 21
The local police has booked a video library owner for allegedly preparing and distributing pirated DVD and CDs, and selling pornographic films.

Concession for SBI customers at Apollo hospitals
Ludhiana, September 21
To provide high quality healthcare at concessional rates to its customers, the State Bank of India has entered into an alliance with SPS Apollo Hospitals here.



Mr Hemant Contractor, Chief General Manager, SBI, and Mr Jugdiep Singh, Director, SPS Apollo Hospitals, release health cards for SBI customers at a function in Ludhiana on Thursday. — A Tribune photograph

BSNL staff asked to provide efficient service
Ludhiana, September 21
A meeting of district executive of National Federation of Telecom Employees of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) was held here today.

Mr Islam Ahmed, general secretary of the National Federation of Telecom Employees of BSNL, addresses a meeting of the district executive in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Children get tips on career in aviation Ludhiana, September 21 A seminar on career in aviation was organised at Bhartiya Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Udham Singh Nagar, here yesterday. A team led by business development manager Manoj Kumar Verma, comprising Ujala, Manhar and Ashu, conducted the seminar. Tiny tots enjoy a pool party organised at SpringDale School, Ludhiana, on Thursday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Gender sensitivity on agenda
Jagraon, September 21
Mr Tarsem Lal Banga, Principal, District Institute of Education and Training (DIET), Jagraon, today monitored the 10-day teacher training programme for primary and secondary school teachers being organised for all 19 educational blocks in Ludhiana district at 23 centres at Government Senior Secondary Schools.

Gurpreet tops BAMS exam
Mandi Gobindgarh, September 21
Gurpreet Kaur of Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital bagged first position in the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in the BAMS second professional examination by securing 1,517 out of 1,900 marks. She got distinction in dravyguna, ras shastra, agad tantra and rog vigyan subjects.