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Police post head suspended
For letting off an alleged accused
Ludhiana, February 22
The city police today suspended Surinder Singh, in charge of Police Post Kochhar Market, for dereliction of duty. He had allegedly let off Raj Mehra, who was involved in an attempt-to-murder case and had been handed over to the cops by public.

Supporters of the SAD-BJP alliance candidate protest against the police at Kochar Market for allegedly letting off an accused in Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Poll over, public works still on hold 
Ludhiana, February 22
Elections are over and results are awaited but there seems to be no respite for the visitors to the District Transport Office (DTO), whose works are long on hold due to the election duties of the office staff. Public members say that they had been making rounds of the office since January 25 but their works were pending as many staff members were put on election duty. Even though the elections were over, the staff had not come back.

All alone in their grief
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 22
They were the cynosure of all eyes a week ago when they were yet to cast their votes, but today they were all alone in their grief when they suffered a major jolt of fate with the snatching away of six members of their clan in an accident near Tangra village on the Amritsar-Jalandhar road.

The Municipal Corporation is oblivious of the missing bulbs of streetlights along the Chandigarh road in Ludhiana. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

EARLIER STORIES Schools come under one roof February 22, 2007 Budda Nullah: DC asked to probe violation of directives February 21, 2007 Security beefed up in city, trains delayed February 20, 2007 Bridges fenceless, commuters defenceless February 19, 2007 Girl dies, 5 kids fall ill after having powder February 18, 2007 PPCB invites high court wrath over Budda Nullah February 17, 2007 Software trainer held for cheating youths February 16, 2007 With fate sealed, candidates keep fingers crossed February 15, 2007 Minor skirmishes during polling February 14, 2007 Fate of 132 candidates to be sealed today February 13, 2007

Award for 2 progressive farmers

Ludhiana, February 22 Mr Mohinder Singh Dosanjh and Mr. Sukhpal Singh Bhullar, progressive farmers from the districts of Nawan Shahar and Bathinda, respectively, will be felicitated with Chief Minister's Prize during Kisan Mela on March 17 and 18 at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. The Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, Mr. Vijendra Jain and the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Dr. K. S. Aulakh, will confer these awards along with a letter of appreciation and a shawl at the opening ceremony.

Mohinder Singh Dosanjh Sukhpal Singh Bhullar

SAD youth activists seek blessings for victory
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 22

While enthusiasts of various political parties are waiting anxiously for the counting of votes, scheduled to commence on February 27, a group of activists of the youth wing of SAD have set out on Fateh Ardas Yatra which will conclude at Golden Temple, Amritsar, with prayers for victory of the party. SAD youth activists leave for Fateh Ardas Yatra to Golden Temple, Amritsar, from Ahmedgarh on Thursday. — Photo by Mahesh Sharma

COMMUNITY

Heritage fair to remember Sarup Singh Johal
Ludhiana, February 22
Mandiani village is all set to remember it's brave son, renowned freedom fighter, late Sarup Singh Johal, by organising a cultural and heritage fair in his memory on February 24.

At the Crossroads
Pursuit of excellence in writing 

Like a recluse, he is living in the bower of haunting memories, varied experiences and unnamed expectations. It had been an uphill task for a young lad to fend for himself after his schooling. In Khalsa College, Amritsar, he was drawn to Quit India Movement in 1942, for which he had to undergo imprisonment. As a result, the British Government confiscated his merit scholarship that he had earned on the basis of F.A. examination. Later, he was awarded Rattigan Gold Medal by his alma mater for standing first in B.A. examination in 1945.Starting his career as a lecturer in English at Khalsa College, Amritsar, in 1950, he retired as head, department of journalism, languages and culture, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, in November, 1982.

Prof. Hazara Singh

Rotary Club donates furniture to school
Ludhiana, February 22
The Rotary Club of Ludhiana, North, donated 20 2-seater desks, one harmonium and one tabla set for the use of students of Government High School, Bassian Bet, Ludhiana.

Festivals of colour

Ludhiana February 22 Members of the Sarabha Ladies Club, under the presidentship of Shammi Bindra, celebrated the festivals of Basant, Valentine Day and Holi here today. The members were dressed in colourful outfits and enjoyed every moment of the occasion. Members of the Sarabha Ladies Club present a cultural item in Ludhiana on Thursday. — Photo by Inderjit Verma

Theft attempt foiled
Ludhiana, February 22
A theft attempt in a shop was foiled due to the alertness of morning walkers at Bharri village bus stand, 12 km from here, today.

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Mobile handset makers offer wide range of products
Ludhiana, February 22
Mobile phone users in the country are quick in upgrading their handsets. Features like colour and music in handsets are attracting customers in a big way and there is a wide share of users who are keen to have a phone that gives them facilities ranging from camera, Internet to  video recording and music, said Sunil Dutt, director sales, Nokia India, during an interaction with Ludhiana Tribune here today.

AGRICULTURE

Special channel sought for farmers
Ludhiana, February 22
Pavittar Pal Singh Pangli and Hardev Singh Ghanaur, president and general secretary, respectively, of PAU Kisan Club have requested the government to start a separate channel for farmers for agricultural development.

EDUCATION

College remembers founder

Ludhiana February 22 A commemoration function of 108 birth anniversary of late Justice Gurnam Singh, founder of Guru Nanak Girls College, was celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm in the premises here today. Students of Guru Nanak Girls College, Ludhiana, enjoy the annual function held on the college premises on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

RIMT-IET students get campus placement 
Mandi Gobindgarh, February 22
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Ltd. conducted pool campus placement for MBA students passing out in 2007 at RIMT-Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET), here today.

Students given tips on healthy lifestyle
Ludhiana, February 22
A lecture on cardiovascular diseases and right diet was delivered by dietician from Hero DMC Heart Institute (HDHI) at Government College for Women here today. The lecture, organised by the Department of Home Science of the college, was attended by the faculty and students who were led by the HOD Sushma Gupta.

Vet Varsity to hold book exhibition
Ludhiana, February 22
Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) will organise the first book exhibition here on February 27 and 28.

Inter-class quiz contest
Ludhiana, February 22
The Political Science Society of Government College for Women organised an inter-class quiz contest on the college premises here today.

Students felicitated
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 22
Sukhjinder Singh, a student of BA-I of Shanti Tara College, Akbarpur, Chhanna, was felicitated for winning a gold medal in folk instrumental competition of Punjabi University, Patiala, held at Baba Farid College, Deon, recently. Prem Gupta and Mohinder Singh Dhillon, president and principal of the college, presented a memento to him at a brief function organised on the college premises yesterday.

NCC exam conducted 

Ludhiana, February 22 NCC (Air Wing) A-certificate examination was conducted by No 04 Pb Air Sqn NCC, Ludhiana, at Nankana Sahib Public School, Gill Park, Ludhiana, recently. NCC (Air Wing ) A- Certificate Examination being conducted at Nankana Sahib Public School, Gill Park, Ludhiana. — A Tribune photograph

Marwari flavour at Punjabi parties a great hit Ludhiana, February 22 Be it lavish weddings or birthday parties, Ludhianvis are always known for looking for opportunities to show-off "their best". Not only the rich but middle class people also have started looking for something "unique and reasonable" to make parties more lively and attractive. Marwari lalas are a great hit at parties in Ludhiana these days. — A Tribune photograph

Medical camp on Feb 25
Ludhiana, February 22
The 16th free medical camp for pain relief and fat loss will be organised at Malhotra Medical Centre on Pakhowal Road here on February 25.

SPORTS

Sports festival from today
Ludhiana, February 22
The 12th edition of the annual sports festival to be organised by the Yuvak Sevawan Sports Club under the patronage of the Punjab rural sports promotion council will be held at Lalton Kalan, near here, from February 23 to 25.

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