BJP ‘jan jagran’ drive from tomorrow
Ludhiana, January 14
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch a jan-jagran campaign against anti-people policies of the Congress Government in Punjab and to highlight the ‘failure’ of the government on all fronts. The party would hold district-level rallies from January 16 in the first phase of the agitation which would be addressed by senior state and national level leaders.
Most women ‘ignorant’ about consumer rights
Ludhiana, January 14
Well-educated and spent-thrift women of Ludhiana continue to be exploited by shop-keepers and manufacturers as buyers of goods and services for their families. These women play a pivotal role in seller consumer cycle. The reason for their exploitation and remaining voiceless when they get poor quality goods and services is simple — lack of awareness and utilization of consumer welfare services and legislations.
Manmohan to visit city
on February 28
Ludhiana, January 14
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, will lay the foundation stone of the Bharti group’s ambitious project, Fieldfresh Fruit Private Limited, at Ladhowal near here on February 28. Sources said that this was the tentative date and it would be finalised later on. Besides the Prime Minister, the Union Agriculture Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar, and the Chief Minister, Capt Amarinder Singh, would also be present.
Meeting of Anti-Corruption Front
Samrala, January 14
A special meeting of Members of the Anti-Corruption Front, Ex-Service Men Punjab Pensioners Mahasang and Adyapak Chetna Manch was held in office of the front. During the meeting, difficulties faced by public, specially relating to corruption, were discussed.
Langar marks Malwa Group
silver jubilee
Machhiwara, January 14
On the completion of 25 years of the multi-crore Malwa Group, a langar was served at Harian village, 7 km from here, today. Over 12,000 persons partook of the langar.
Judges, lawyers celebrate Lohri
Ludhiana, January 14
Judges and lawyers celebrated Lohri at the district courts complex this afternoon.
