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PM rally venue kicks up row
Ludhiana, February 3
The scheduled rally of the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on February 6 in the city to campaign for the Congress candidates, has kicked up a controversy with the selection of Government College for Girls, Rakh Bagh, as the venue.
29 vehicles impounded for code violation
Ludhiana, February 3
The city police has tightened the noose around poll violators with as many as 29 vehicles confiscated today for violating the model code of conduct. A police spokesperson said 13 auto-rickshaws, four jeeps and 12 two-wheelers have been impounded, besides several flags and flagsticks used by the supporters of different parties.
40 companies to supervise
city poll
Ludhiana, February 3
As many as 40 companies of the police and paramilitary forces will be manning the Ludhiana Range in the elections.
Kila Raipur: Vet staff accused of indifference
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 3
Accusing the veterinary medical staff of indifferent attitude towards animals getting injured at Kila Raipur Games at Grewal Sports Stadium near here, the owner of a bullock that was injured in an accident during a race yesterday has urged the higher authorities to initiate action against the erring officials.
Election season on, voters' problems gone
Ludhiana, February 3
For five years their demands fell on deaf ears but now in the election season they seem to be the cynosure of the political parties. Notwithstanding the enforcement of model code of conduct, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has started laying sewerage in Dr Ambedkar Nagar in the west Assembly segment.
Hanging of buntings, laying of sewers and the countdown to elections begins in Dr Ambedkar Nagar in Ludhiana on Saturday.
Photo by Inderjeet Verma |
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Staff on poll duty reluctant to cast vote due to tedious process
Ludhiana February 3
It seems that a majority of the employees of the state, Central governments and various banks, who have been deputed on election duties, may not be able to exercise their franchise because of the "tedious" arrangements made for them to cast their votes.
Social organisations assure support to Congress candidate
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 3
The election campaign of Ms Razia Sultana, Congress nominee from Malerkotla, gained momentum with a substantial number of activists of various social and commercial organisations announcing to support her.
Ms Razia Sultana, Congress nominee from Malerkotla, addresses an election meeting at the Chhapar road in Mandi Ahmedgarh on Saturday.
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I-card hassles disappoint
80-year-old
Ludhiana, February 3
Eighty-year-old Jaswant Singh has never missed a chance to cast his vote. But this time he is unsure. Not that his disillusionment, like that of many others, is with politicians. He feels he might not be lucky enough to get his voter identity card.
Petroleum dealers not to back Singla
Ludhiana, February 3
Sore over the fact that their demands are not being met, petroleum dealers said today that they would ask people not to support Mr Surinder Singla in the forthcoming elections.
Shobha yatra marks Ravidass Jayanti
Ludhiana, February 3
The 630th parkash diwas of Guru Ravidass was celebrated by the Vishwa Guru Ravidass Mission, here, yesterday. A huge shobha yatra was organised and tableaus depicting the life of Ravidass were the main attractions. The tableaus and kirtan Jathas were honoured by the mission.
Tributes to patriots through poster
Ludhiana, February 3
The Shaheed Memorial Sewa Society has released a poster to honour the martyrs of the country. Mr Vajinder Singh, president of the trust, said the society had come out with the poster to inculcate the feeling of patriotism among youth.
Dr Jagdish Chander Dewan, a freedom fighter, releases the poster to pay homage to the martyrs. It is being handed over to him by Mr Vajinder Singh. A Tribune photograph |
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Kang seeks divine blessings
Mohali, February 3
Congress candidate from Morinda constituency Jagmohan Singh Kang visited Mata Jayanti Devi temple with his family members to pay obeisance at the temple.
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