17022026-LT-01.qxd 2/17/2026 12:00 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune PREPS DONE, STATE BOARD EXAMS KICK OFF TODAY HOSTS WIN HOCKEY MEET AS JARKHAR SPORTS FEST ENDS » PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 26°C | MIN 10°C YESTERDAY MAX 26°C | MIN 9°C FILM STARS CHEER INDIA’S BIG T-20 WIN OVER PAKISTAN In senior hockey, Jarkhar Hockey Academy beat LPU 3-1 to win Mahinder Partap Grewal Gold Cup. P2 Punjab State Education Board is conducting exams for classes VIII and XII in multiple shifts. P2 FORECAST Film stars flooded social media with celebratory messages after India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs in World Cup. P4 » SUNSET TUESDAY 6:12 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM » TUESDAY | 17 FEBRUARY 2026 | LUDHIANA 179 flats under Atal Apartments City students shine in JEE Main Akshit Jindal scores 99.76 percentile, Chirag Gupta secures 99.73 scheme to be allotted on Baisakhi Tribune News Service Manav Mander Ludhiana, February 16 City students have again proved their mettle in competitive examinations, with several securing top percentiles in the JEE Main 2026 Session 1 results released on Monday by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Leading the achievers’ list is Akshit Jindal, who scored an impressive 99.76 percentile. A former student of Sacred Heart Convent School, Akshit attributed his Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 16 The Atal Apartments scheme has reached a significant milestone, with the draw of lots for allotment of 179 flats scheduled to take place on Baisakhi, April 13. Applications for the scheme can be submitted till March 14, giving prospective buyers a month to secure their chance. Applications can be submitted till March 14 The housing project, spread across 8.80 acres in Shaheed Karnail Singh Nagar on Pakhowal Road, comprises a total of 576 flats of which 240 are designated as MIG units measuring 1,250 sq ft and 336 as HIG units measuring 1,700 sq feet. Prices have been fixed at Rs 37.90 lakh for MIG flats and Rs 48.50 lakh for HIG flats while five per cent of the units will be reserved under special categories. Officials confirmed that the payment process remains unchanged, requiring buyers to pay 25 per cent of the cost upfront to receive possession, with the remaining 75 per cent to be cleared in three instal- The housing project is spread across 8.80 acres in Shaheed Karnail Singh Nagar. INDERJEET VERMA ments spaced 45 days apart. The apartments are being built with modern amenities such as underground ramp parking, modular kitchens, tiled flooring, fire safety systems, smart home doorbells, and round-the-clock power backup for lifts. Construction work is progressing steadily, with 70 per cent of the project already completed. Three towers have been finished while four are under construction and remaining towers will follow. The scheme was launched in 2011. After a delay of five years, in 2016, 110 flats were allotted through a lottery. In 2017, the scheme was put on hold, and in 2018 it was restructured but later cancelled. Work on the scheme resumed in 2020, and in 2021, flats were allotted for the first time through a draw, in which 397 flats were distributed. Now, the remaining 179 flats will be allotted through a draw, which includes 43 flats under the HIG category and 136 flats under the MIG category. With possession linked to partial payment and modern facilities on offer, the scheme is expected to draw interest from homebuyers seeking secure and contemporary living spaces. LIT Chairman Tarsem Bhinder said the pace of work had been accelerated to meet deadlines. “We are committed to handing over keys to allottees without further delay,” he said. Akshit Jindal Chirag Gupta success to disciplined preparation. “I have put in a lot of hard work, limited my screen time and even removed TV from my room to stay focused. My aim is to pursue computer engineering, though the choice of institute will depend on my final score,” he shared. Close on his heels is Chirag Gupta of BVM, Kitchlu Nagar, who secured 99.73 percentile. Chirag, also aspiring to study computer engineering, said: “After securing a good percentile, my next target is to gear up for the JEE Session 2.” Other city students who performed exceptionally well include Aryan Gupta 99.61 percentile, Pratham Aggarwal 99.58 percentile, Rishi Sagar 99.54 percentile, Aarav 6 booked for brutally attacking two brothers over old enmity Ear of one of victims severed, other’s arm fractured Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 16 A case of assault has come to light in the city where a group of men entered a house and fatally attacked two brothers. One’s ear was severed while the other’s arm was fractured in the attack. They were admitted to a hospital. As per police sources, the case stems from an old feud. Harjeet Singh told the police that the suspects attacked his brother, Harpal Singh, on the evening of February 13. He managed to free his brother from the suspects and the two went inside the house. Afterwards, the attackers armed with sharp weapons entered the house and attacked both brothers. The suspects had previously assaulted Harpal on Diwali. A case was also filed against them that time. The miscreants allegedly assaulted them to pressure them to withdraw that case. Harjeet said one of the suspects attacked him with a kirpan, cutting off his left ear and inflicting a continued on page 2 Aggarwal 99.47 percentile, Manthan 99.46 percentile, Arjun Singh 99.34 percentile, Aryan Thour 99.32 percentile, Rizul Jain 99.20 percentile, Divya Jain – 99.15 percentile and Raghav Bhatia 99.12 percentile. With multiple students crossing the 99 percentile mark, Ludhiana has again demonstrated its academic strength. The stellar performance has not only brought pride to the city but also raised hopes for strong showing in upcoming competitive exams. Biker throws acid on woman, flees Ludhiana, February 16 An unidentified man threw acid on a 40-year-old woman working as a labourer in Dugri on Monday. The incident caused panic in the area while the suspect fled the scene after committing the crime. The woman’s eyes and face were severely burned in the attack. As per reports, the victim has been identified as Savitri, a native of Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh. Mother of three, the victim had been staying in Ludhiana the city for the past many years. continued on page 2 REAL ESTATE EXPO’26 EXHIBITION GROUND,SECTOR 34 OPP. FURNITURE MARKET CHANDIGARH Title-Sponsor Vera Developers Pvt. Ltd. The biggest Real Estate Expo of the region is back and it’s bigger and better. Visit the Expo and have a look at a host of real estate options on offer by the leading developers of the region. From residential to commercial, from high end luxury to affordable housing as well as attractive loan offers from leading banks, the Expo has it all. 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