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3 killed in mishap at unmanned crossing
Angry residents blame Railways
Ludhiana, January 24
Three members of a family, including a 3-month-old girl, were killed in a mishap at the unmanned railway crossing between Thrike and Rajguru Nagar. Residents of the area staged a protest and blocked rail traffic for two hours seeking a manned crossing there.

Tajpuri breaks silence, supports Gabria
Ludhiana, January 24
Mr Jagdev Singh Tajpuri, an Independent leader, has extended his support to SAD candidate from Ludhiana Rural, Mr Hira Singh Gabria, strengthening his claim over the seat.

Mahesh Inder files papers
Payal, January 24
The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) president, Mr Avtar Singh Makkar, personally accompanied Mr Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, who is contesting the Assembly election on the SAD ticket, when he went to file his nomination papers in the SDM's office here today.

Mr Mahesh Inder Singh Grewal, SAD candidate from Payal, files his nomination papers in the office of the SDM in Payal on Wednesday. He was accompanied by the SGPC president, Mr Avtar Singh Makkar. — A Tribune photograph

Candidates file papers, commuters pay the price
Ludhiana, January 24
City residents had to grapple with traffic snarls on account of long cavalcades taken by contestants while filing their nomination papers here today. On Ferozepore Road, the situation around noon got worse when candidates made a beeline to the PUDA office for filing of nomination papers. It became more of a show of strength.

Supporters of candidates cause traffic jam in Ludhiana on Wednesday. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Dhanda goes hi-tech, launches blog
Ludhiana, January 24
In a novel way to be in touch with his electorate, SAD candidate from Ludhiana West Harish Rai Dhanda today launched an online forum.

Gill rebels against Badal, to contest as Independent
Doraha, January 24
Mr Jagjiwan Pal Singh Gill today broke his hitherto 'intact' ties with the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) by declaring an open fight against the latter and filing his nomination as an Independent candidate from Payal.

COMMUNITY

Smart marchpast by cadets at R Day rehearsal parade
Ludhiana, January 24
The full and final rehearsal for celebration of Republic Day was held in Government College for Boys in the morning hours today. Around 2000 students participated in RD Celebrations which included marchpast and cultural items. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Ashok Kumar Gupta, inspected the parade and took the salute. The Chief minister will unfurl the flag on Republic Day.

NCC cadets march at the final rehearsal of the Republic Day Parade for be held in Government College for Boys, Ludhiana on Wednesday. — A Tribune photograph

Religious procession held
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 24
A large number of devotees today paid obeisance to various Hindu deities during a religious procession that was taken prior to installation of idols at the Ram Bagh complex of temples.

Seminar on impact of globalisation on banks
Ludhiana, January 24
The Department of Commerce of the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women organised a one-day national seminar on ‘Impact of Globalisation on Banking and Insurance Sectors’ here yesterday.

150 students donate blood
Ludhiana, January 24
Inaugurating a blood donation camp at the Punjab Agricultural University today, Mr Rajan Kashyap, Chief Information Commissioner, Punjab, said donating blood is a very noble act that helps in saving precious lives. He urged university scientists to launch a rigorous campaign in making people aware of blood donation.

The Chief Information Commissioner, Mr Rajan Kashyap, and the PAU Vice-Chancellor, Dr K.S. Aulakh, talk to a student at the blood donation camp organised at the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, on Wednesday.

Training given in yoga, nature cure
Ludhiana, January 24
The Nature Cure Education Trust and the United India Insurance Company organised a training programme on nature cure and yoga for healthy living at Sarabha village yesterday.

Amandeep wins paper-reading contest
Ludhiana, January 24
A paper reading competition on the topic 'conservation of electricity how and why' was organised here today by the Department of Punjab State Electricity Board, at Baba Isher Singh (N) Senior Secondary Public School, BRS Nagar, Ludhiana.

Students of Canadian Maple Playway School dressed as flowers at the Basant festival held on the school premises. — Photo by Sayeed Ahmed

DMCH alumni shares his experience in cardiac care
Ludhiana, January 24
Dr Harinder Paul Singh, an old student of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH), visited his alma mater here today to interact with the faculty and the students. Currently an interventional cardiologist with West Michigan Hospital in the USA, he shared the latest know-how in advanced cardiac care with the faculty of DMCH and Hero DMC Heart Institute (HDHI).

Hospital employees get awards
Ludhiana, January 24
The management of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) and its sister institution, the Hero DMC Heart Institute (HDHI) presented 'best employee' awards to staff members.

SPORTS

Girl gymnasts give splendid performance
Ludhiana, January 24
Girl trainees of the Ludhiana Gymnastics Coaching Centre gave a splendid performance and emerged champions in three categories ( girls u-12, girls u-17 and senior women) in the Open District Gymnastics Championship held at Khanna, recently.

BCM Arya School sports meet inaugurated
Ludhiana, January 24
A large number of boys and girls took part in the annual sports meet (primary section) of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar here today. Mr Harjeet Singh Gill, Superintendent Engineer, Model Town, inaugurated the meet and took the salute from the participants.

Harpreet is the best athlete
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 24
Harpreet Kaur and Amarjit Kaur of Guru Har Krishan Girls College and Collegiate School, Phalewal village, were declared the best athlete and the best player respectively. Sandeep Kaur emerged as the fastest runner at the annual athletic meet of the institute that concluded near here yesterday.