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Govt failed to serve the poor: Sukhbir
Akali Dal will probe
‘excesses’ on people
Ludhiana, February 4
Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal, General Secretary, Shiromani Akali Dal said today that there was strong wave in favour of the SAD-BJP combine in the state and the combine would win one hundred seats.
Flag march taken out in city
Ludhiana, February 4
In order to instill confidence among the masses for a fair and peaceful poll, a flag march consisting of contingents of local police, commando battalions and para-military forces was taken out in the old city and old GT road this morning.
Ludhiana Calling
Unlike earlier times when elections used to witness a lot of activity like campaigning on vehicles using loudspeakers, the scenario looks different this time. Many blame it on the media that misses no chance of pointing out a violation. Candidates have grown more careful as they might find a small violation highlighted by print and electronic, observed a resident.
Cong last-ditch bid to woo voters
Ludhiana, February 4
With Congress stalwarts in fray in four Assembly segments in city, the political battle has evoked a lot of
interests. People are watching with great interest the four constituencies- north, east, west and rural being represented by Congress heavyweights Mr Rakesh Pandey, Mr Harnam Dass Johar, Mr Surinder Dawar, and Mr Malkiat Singh Birmi, respectively.
Elections play spoilsport for love birds
Ludhiana, February 4
With Assembly elections around the corner, youngsters have started making their purchases in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience on February 13. They feel that because of elections there will be tight security in the city and they may not be allowed to move on “geri routes”. They say it will be better to purchase gifts for someone they love, well in advance.
Youngsters have stated making purchases for Valentine’s Day to avoid last-minute hassles because of the elections. A Tribune photograph
Poll: Women nominees make their presence felt
Ludhiana, February 4
Major political parties may have overlooked women power by not fielding them in the city for the Assembly elections but that does not mean women cannot stand up on their own.
Clarify stand on sanitation, parties told
Ludhiana, February 4
The Federation of Pollution and Park Management Committees has posed some questions to the candidates of the ruling party and other parties pertaining to the problems of the city and sought their answers.
Pleasing deities, poll style
Ludhiana, February 4
Whether it is the Chief Minister or seasoned ministers or the candidates standing for the first time, all believe in the heavenly power and to pamper the celestial beings undertake pooja and paths. There is hardly any candidate who does not invoke God's blessings.
Eyes and ears of Election Commission
Ludhiana, February 4
All para-military force (PMF) jawans posted for polling duty during the elections have been given more powers this time. The Election Commission of India has authorised them to check silent rigging, activities of the polling agents, certain actions of the polling officer besides other activities.
Bawa predicts win for Cong
Ludhiana, February 4
Mr Krishan Kumar Bawa, president, All-India Bairagi Maha Mandal, has expressed confidence that the Congress will score a resounding win in the coming Assembly elections and the people of Punjab will not be misled by false and misleading propaganda of communal and divisive forces. He was accompanied by other functionaries of the state unit of the mandal, including Mr Jiwan Das Bawa and Mr Buta Singh Bairagi.
Personal life of deceased under scanner
Ludhiana, February 4
The hair-raising murder of four members of a family may come out to be a case of carnal crime with the police learning intimate details about the personal life of the deceased man and woman.
R.N. Luthra passes away
Machhiwara, February 4
President of the local National College for Women Rabinder Nath Luthra breathed his last early today after a prolonged illness.
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KVM class XII given farewell
