Kidnappings: SHOs told to meet parents, school staff
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 23
Taking note of the kidnappings of school children, the district police has launched a drive to prevent such incidents in the area.
Mr H S Chahal, SSP, Sangrur, said he had directed SHOs of the district to convene meetings with students and staff of schools of their respective areas.
Cong candidate elected after
recounting
Ludhiana, April 23
Ms Swaran Kaur of Saharan Majra village in the Dhelon block who was supported by the Congress in the last panchayat elections and had lost to the Akali-supported Jagir Kaur, was yesterday declared elected after the recounting of votes.
Protest over removing hoardings
Ludhiana, April 23
Members of the youth wing of Dr B R Ambedkar Sports Board have expressed anguish over removing the hoardings put up by it in connection with the nigh cricket tournament scheduled to be held at Daresi ground from May 10 to 13.
Bhai Mardana’s descendant visits hospitals
Ludhiana, April 23
Bhai Lal, the 17th descendant of Bhai Mardana, a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev, was on a visit to the city from Pakistan. During his stay here, he performed kirtans in different parts of the city, keeping the people spellbound. He also visited various hospitals.
OBC staff hold rally
Ludhiana, April 23
Protesting against the Oriental Bank of Commerce management’s decision to reduce government equity in the bank from 67 per cent to 51 per cent, the Punjab Bank Employees Federation held a rally in front of the OBC regional office here today.
OBC staff members hold a rally in Ludhiana on
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Tributes paid to Ambedkar
Ludhiana, April 23
Tributes were paid to Dr B.R. Ambedkar at a function organised to mark Ambedkar Jayanti by the All-India Valmiki Samaj Vikas Parishad at Dr Ambedkar Colony here today.
Residents stage dharna
Ludhiana, April 23
A large number of residents of various colonies staged a dharna for half hour outside the Dabba police post in protest against the alleged non-registration of several cases of theft in the area.
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