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Disillusioned, they will not vote
Doraha, February 12
A large number of disillusioned voters seem to be absolutely clear about their voting option this time. It is not that they shall be staying back.
Negligent driver gets10 years’ RI
Rammed van into train at unmanned railway crossing
Ludhiana, February 12
A driver, who snuffed out two young lives due to his negligent and careless driving, has been awarded ten years’ rigorous imprisonment.
UCPI supports Congress
Ludhiana, February 12
For continued constructive development and communal amity between different communities, the United Communist Party of India
(UCPI) is supporting the Congress party in the Assembly elections in Punjab.
Offices, schools, colleges closed today
20.6 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates
Ludhiana, February 12
As many as 20.6 lakh voters will decide the fate of 132 candidates as the Ludhiana Assembly segment goes to polls tomorrow. The district administration has completed its preparations and more than 7,000 police personnel apart from
paramilitary forces would take care of law and order in the 12 constituencies in this segment.
Security personnel man a polling booth on the eve of the Punjab Assembly elections in Ludhiana on Monday.
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When only voter cards are not enough
Ludhiana, February 12
Despite possessing valid voter cards, they will not be able to cast their votes tomorrow. A number of residents today complained that their names were not in the voter list although they have the voter cards.
Razia gets support from overseas body
Mandi Ahmedgarh, February 12
Ms Razia Sultana, Congress nominee from Malerkotla, received a shot in the arm when members of the Indo-American Progress Council, an overseas organisation, announced to support her in ensuing Assembly elections.
Election campaign in door-to-door mode
Ludhiana, February 12
With just a few hours left before Ludhiana would go to the polls and electioneering coming to an end, the candidates of various parties tried to woo voters by establishing personal contact with them throughout the day.
Mr Madan Lal Bagga, Independent candidate from Ludhiana North constituency, acknowledges greetings from his supporters in Ludhiana on Monday.
— A Tribune photograph
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Valentine’s Day shopping rains profit for gift shops
Ludhiana, February 12
As the young and old make a beeline for gifts for Valentine’s Day it is the shops offering these that are raking in moolah by selling a wide variety of gift items. Despite the prevailing election fervour the city markets are wearing a festive look for the Valentine’s Day.
Ludhianvis buy gifts for Valentine’s Day. — A Tribune photograph |
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