Reds and pinks rule city markets
Ludhiana, February 12
If the dominance of red and pink colours at shopping malls and showrooms is any indication, then the youngsters in the city have decided to express their emotions wearing these colours this Valentine’s Day.
A majority of the youth believe that red and pink draw attention and
symbolise love, romance and passion. And to cater to the romantic young
hearts, the manufacturers have come up with a variety of outfits in red
and pink for the Valentine’s Day.
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Govt keen on developing cities: Dawar
Ludhiana, February 12
Mr Surinder Dawar Parliamentary Secretary, Punjab, has asserted that the state government was committed to developing the cities and Rs 500 crore are being spent on sewerage and other basic amenities.
BJP rejects Singla’s appeal to withdraw stir
Ludhiana, February 12
The trade and industrial cell of the BJP today rejected the appeal of the Finance Minister, Mr Surinder Singla, to withdraw the call for bandh on February 21 against the introduction of value added tax (VAT) system in the state.

An artisan gives finishing touches to an idol of Goddess Saraswati on the eve of Basant Panchami in Ludhiana on Saturday.
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Police sirens irk residents
Ludhiana, February 12
The frequent blowing of siren by motorcycle-borne personnel of the police control room has been causing nuisance in the residential areas here. Even sirens being used unauthorisedly by people in private vehicles remain unchecked in the city. The police has expressed its helpless in the matter.
Amarinder govt worst, says Youth Akali Dal
Samrala, February 12
The Amarinder Singh government is the worst. Every class of society is suffering due to bad policies of the present government, corruption is at its peak, poverty is growing with each passing day, prices of articles of daily use are increasing. The law and order situation in the state is deteriorating.
Awareness camp on income tax organised
Amloh, February 12
The Income Tax Department had organised a camp to encourage people to file returns at local Dharamshala on Friday.
Pensioners give memo to CM
Ludhiana, February 12
Government pensioners have urged a raise in medical allowance, old- age allowance at the age of 80 and house rent allowance. In its pre-Budget memorandum to the Chief Minister today, the Pensioners Association has urged him to fulfil the demands as promised in the Congress manifesto during the last Assembly poll.
Rotary Club centenary on Feb 23
Ludhiana, February 12
Rotary International and Rotary Club of Ludhiana Midtown is all set to celebrate their centenary year in a big way on February 23 at Hotel Plaza with Nilam Ghar, cultural programmes and other entertaining activities. This was revealed by President Rtn. Ashok Sharma in the general body meeting of the club held at Hotel Plaza.
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