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CM alleges double standards by EC 
Ludhiana, May 1
Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh today alleged that the Central Election Commission was adopting double standards when it came to addressing the complaints by the Congress.

CAUGHT IN THE CROSS FIRE: Chief Minister Amarinder Singh listens while the Congress candidate from Ludhiana, Mr Munish Tiwari, tries to explain a point to the AICC general secretary, Ms Ambika Soni, in Ludhiana on Saturday.—  A Tribune photograph

Dhillon for making Ludhiana a model city
Ludhiana, May 1
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) candidate for the Ludhiana Parliamentary constituency, Mr. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, has promised to turn Ludhiana into a model city if he is voted to power.

Common man faces poll blues
Ludhiana, May 1
All the fuss about elections is getting on the nerves of common man. All developmental activities to be carried out by the government have come to a standstill and the campaign period, feel many, is too long. The students are getting restless as not much studies are going on with the teachers being asked to go for election duties.

A traffic jam near Cheema Chowk due to an election rally in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Security personnel await to be deputed for poll duties at various places in Punjab at Ludhiana railway station on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

Husband, in-laws booked for demanding dowry
Ludhiana, May 1
A local woman has alleged that she has been tortured for dowry by her husband and in-laws since she was married. Ms Vandana Aggarwal, (31), resident of South Model Gram here, was married to Pankaj Aggarwal, an employee in the Bhakra Beas Management Board, Jamalpur, in 2002.

SBI takes possession of mortgaged property
Ludhiana, May 1
Continuing with its campaign against loan defaulters, the Miller Ganj branch of State Bank of India yesterday took possession of the property of Mr Vasdev, son of Mr Kasturi Lal, for failing to repay the loan to the bank.

Cracker fire victim dies, case registered
Ludhiana, May 1
One of the five persons injured in yesterday’s fire incident in Field Gunj succumbed to injuries at a local hospital today morning. Deepak Kumar, the youngest son of Kishan Lal, a printing press owner, died today morning while the condition of his mother Sarla is stated to be critical.

COMMUNITY

May Day celebrations
Kids recognise dignity of labour
Ludhiana, May 1
In their effort to recognise the dignity of labour, students of Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, BRS Nagar, and GRD Academy celebrated Labour Day here today. At Sacred Heart School, an entertainment programme was organised in the form of a talent hunt show by the students.

Children of Love Dale Nursery School distribute eatables among labourers to celebrate Labour Day in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Pradeep Tewari

Dr Arun Mitra, president of the CPI, addresses a rally at the MC office in Ludhiana on the occasion of Labour Day on Saturday . — Photo Sayeed Ahmed

Dhillon greets workers on May Day
Ludhiana, April 1
Mr Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, SAD-BJP nominee for the Ludhiana Parliamentary seat, while addressing a rally in the Industrial Area here today said the good industrial policy direction of the NDA Government had led to a peaceful industrial atmosphere and had given a competitive edge to the Indian Industry. But, he added, in all this the valuable contribution of the labour force cannot be undermined. He extended warm greetings to the industrial workers who had toiled hard to make Ludhiana a big industrial city.

Mill conducts mock drill
Mandi Ahmedgarh, May 1
The management of the local unit of Shryans Industries Limited conducted a mock drill yesterday to test the preparedness of the authorities concerned to deal with an emergency.

Govt failure to issue DA merger notification decried
Ludhiana, May 1
Resentment prevails among government employees and pensioners over the failure of the Punjab Government to issue the DA/DR merger notification, as decided upon by the Punjab Cabinet on February 4.

CRIME

7 booked for forcing girl to marry
Ludhiana, May 1
On a statement of a 21-year-old girl living in Koom Kalan village, a case under Sections 366, 368, 376 and 120-B of the IPC was registered yesterday at the Koom Kalan police station against Daljit Singh, his wife, Guddi, and Harparshad Singh, residents of the same village, Inder Singh, a resident of Ghumait village, near Koom Kalan , Bhajan Kaur, a resident of Nangal village in Moga district, another woman named Sibu, who lives at Malah village in Ludhiana district, and Gurpal Singh, a resident of Gurusar Kaunke village, near Jagraon.

BUSINESS

‘Bicycle industry in China flourishing’
Ludhiana, May 1
The bicycle industry in China is at a far greater advantage due to massive support by the Chinese government whereas in comparison, the Indian bicycle and parts manufacturers are at the brink of being pushed out of business due to excessive controls and wrong policies of the government.”

Industrialists meet CM  on labour unrest
Ludhiana, May 1
A group of leading industrialists from the city today met the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, at the residence of the Mayor, Mr Nahar Singh Gill, and brought to his notice the problems arising due to labour unrest. The industrialists sought his intervention to tame elements who were bent upon disturbing the industrial atmosphere in the city.

CFS achieves growth of 800 pc
Ludhiana, May 1
The Punjab State Warehousing Corporation’s Container Freight Station (CFS) here has achieved a growth of 800 per cent in the past 13 years of handling cargo. Disclosing this here today, Mr Amandeep Singh, Chief Port Manager, said the CFS, Ludhiana, was the first station in northern India to adopt ISO 9001:2000 standards for which it had received recommendations and certifications for port operations.

PCCTU seeks permanent solution to teachers’ problems
Ludhiana, May 1
The Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) has welcomed the report of Dr S.S. Johal, Vice-Chairman, Punjab Planning Board, to resolve the problems faced by the employees of the non-government aided colleges in Punjab.

Parents support KVM Principal
Ludhiana, May 1
Coming to the aid of Ms Neena Khanna, Principal of Kundan Vidya Mandir (KVM) who had expressed her willingness to resign over a tussle with the school management, parents of students studying in the school have joined hands in her support.

KLD College bags top positions in M.Com exams
Ludhiana, May 1
Students of Kamla Lohtia SD College have once again made their mark in M.Com, 3rd semester results of Punjab University, Chandigarh. The first three positions in the district have been bagged by Kamla Lohtia College. Linki Verma has brought laurels to the institution by securing the first position in the district and 5th position in the university securing 1320/1600 marks.

BCM School gets nod for fashion studies
Ludhiana, May 1
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has sent its approval to BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, for introducing a new course in fashion studies for its students of Plus One.

Workshop on motivation held Ludhiana, May 1 BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School organised a workshop on “Motivation for higher results” in the school conference hall. About 35 teachers and principals from leading schools attended the workshop. Mr R.P.S. Luther, director, Associated Trainers and Management Consultants, interacts with heads of department at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, Shastri Nagar, in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by IV

Nursery kids given freshers’ party

Ludhiana, May 1 It was a day of fun and merriment for kids of Nursery Class of SAN Jain Model Senior Secondary School, Circular Road, as they were given a warm welcome here today. Kids came dressed up in bright-multi-coloured attires. Students of LKG and UKG classes welcome kids of nursery class during a welcome party organised at SAN Jain Model Senior Secondary School, Circular Road, in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Inderjeet Verma

COURTS

96 cases settled at Lok Adalat
Ludhiana, May 1
Nearly 96 cases were settled at the Lok Adalat held under the supervision of the Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Mr Baldev Singh(District and Sessions Judge), here today. Eleven Benches were constituted for the speedy disposal of the cases and convenience of the public.

CULTURE

Lillete happy to raise ‘Womanly Voices’

Ludhiana, May 1 “I feel very happy to have directed the play, ‘Womanly Voices’. It has given me immense satisfaction to have directed three powerful stories written by women in different settings and periods. To convert stories into plays has not only stretched me but my cast too”, said theatre artiste Lillete Dubey, addressing a press conference here this afternoon before the staging of the play at Guru Nanak Bhavan. Theatre and film artiste Lillete Dubey shares her thoughts with mediapersons about her play, “Womanly Voices”, at a press conference in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo by Syeed Ahmed

SPORTS

City lads register 3-wicket win
Ludhiana, May 1
Chinton Sehgal hammered 65 while Gagandeep Dhand and Yogesh captured four and three wickets, respectively, as Ludhiana began their campaign with 3-wicket victory over Minor Districts Zone B XI in the Punjab State Inter-District Cricket Tournament (under-17 years) being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at the Satish Chander Dhawan Government College for Boys ground here today.