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Record sale of Tricolour leads to shortage
Ludhiana, January 25
A record sale of the Tricolour in the past week has led to a shortage on the eve of Republic Day here. With the amended Flag Code allowing everyone to hoist the National Flag, the local Khadi Bhandar at Chaura Bazar, only agency here authorised to sell the Tricolour, has recorded an unprecedented sale this year.

The National Flag being bought from Khadi Bhandar, Chaura Bazar, Ludhiana, where a rise in sales caused a shortage of flags on Saturday. — Photo Pradeep Tewari

Tipsy caller sends cops on wild-goose chase
Ludhiana, January 25
A tipsy caller from the Kochhar market sent the local police and mediapersons in a tizzy late last night when he gave “information” that a minor child had been abducted from the main market by car-borne and gun-wielding persons.

Was it a case of suicide?
Ludhiana, January 25
Is it a strategic move on the part of the police to state that the death of a 65-year-old woman suffering from paralysis that occurred due to burn injuries yesterday was a case of suicide?

Deafening noise, crumbling houses
Ludhiana, January 25
Hundreds of inhabitants of New Madhopuri are having sleepless nights, as a dyeing unit in the vicinity is causing heavy air and noise pollution, besides posing a threat to the small houses in the area.

COMMUNITY

BJP’s signature campaign against terrorism

Ludhiana, January 25 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its youth wing, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) launched a signature campaign against terrorism at its party headquarters here today. Mr Manjit Singh Rai, state president of the BJYM, affixed his signature on a 20-metre piece of cloth to formally launch the campaign. Mr Manjit Singh Rai, president, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha, Punjab, inaugurates the party’s signature campaign against terrorism, in Ludhiana on Saturday. — IV

Shiv Sena activists pay tributes to martyrs

Ludhiana, January 25 Activists of the Shiv Sena, led by its district president Rajiv Tandon, paid tributes to martyrs and other national leaders by bathing their statues in milk and water from the Ganges.  Members of the Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) pour milk on the statues of martyrs on the eve of Republic Day in Ludhiana on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Urban Estate residents cry for amenities
Ludhiana, January 25
The Urban Estate Dugri locality in the city is a classic example of apathy and neglect on the part of the civic administration with nothing worthwhile being done to improve the infrastructure and civic services in the area. The colony was developed by the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) and transferred to the municipal corporation about two years ago for maintenance.

CITY SCAN Bitter-sweet days of winter Ludhiana, January 25 SIPPING coffee or tea one turns philosophical , more so in winter. The warmth of the quilt and munching of dry fruits provide a temporary relief from the harsh realities of life. One may be tempted to listen to music or open a book of poems. “God made the country man made the town” sounds delightfully poetic. But bitter realities of life raise questions.

CRIME

2 killed in road mishaps
Ludhiana, January 25
Jaswant Singh (35), resident of Kishanpura village near Malaud, died on the spot when he was overrun by a speeding Tata-407 truck near the Transport Nagar on Thursday night. The deceased, who had come to the town in connection with some business, was going on foot when death struck him. 

Man stabs estranged wife
Ludhiana, January 25
A man caused quite a commotion on a road in Joshi Nagar falling under the Haibowal police station here yesterday evening when he stabbed his estranged wife after stopping her on the way.

Woman booked for selling daughter
Ludhiana, January 25
In a shocking incident, a minor girl was allegedly sold by her mother at Chitti Colony, near Bhattian village. The Salem Tabri police has registered a case against Kashmir Kaur, the mother of the girl who was sold and allegedly married off forcibly. The victim, Sarabjit Kaur, herself complained to the police against her mother.

BUSINESS

Industrialists flay Exim policy
Ludhiana, January 25
The Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry has accused the Punjab Government of deceiving industrialists and traders of the state by introducing the Exim Forms “without giving a due thought to related issues”.

Safari launches new range of bicycles
Ludhiana, January 25
The Safari group, a cycle manufacturer, has achieved a new high of producing 6,000 bicycles per day. The only cycle manufacturer in India to win the International Quality Award from Europe consecutively — in 2000 from Paris (France) and in 2001 from Geneva (Switzerland) — has launched 12 new models for most age groups, according to a company spokesperson.

SBI branch holds depositors’ meet
Ludhiana, January 25
The railway station branch of the State Bank of India organised a depositors’ meet here on Saturday. Branch Manager Vipan Jangwal highlighted various deposit schemes to the customers, such as savings bank, recurring deposit, term deposits, special term deposits, state bank cards, ATM-cum-debit cards, housing loans education loans, personal loans for purchase of durable consumer items such as TV, refrigerator, computers, etc. and loans against mortgage of property.

Diamond jubilee function at GCW concludes

Ludhiana, January 25 Week-long functions to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the Old Students Association of Government College for Women concluded with energetic folk dances here today. Students of Government College, Malerkotla, take part in a folk dance competition during the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Old Students Association of Government College for Women, Ludhiana, on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Colourful show by school students

Ludhiana, January 25 A colourful cultural programme was organised on the occasion of annual prize distribution function of Guru Hargobind Public Senior Secondary School, Sidhwan Khurd. Kimi Aggarwal, film actress and former student of Guru Hargobind Public Senior Secondary School, Sidhwan Khurd, being honoured by staff members of the school on Saturday.

Clothes for slum-dwellers

Ludhiana, January 25 Taking a step in the direction of social services, the Eco-Club of the school arranged a project wherein the students collected various clothes to help the poor and needy people living in slum areas. Items collected included new and old blankets, sweaters, trousers, shawls, caps, scarves, suits (ladies and kids), jackets, etc. All the items were collected by way of voluntary donation by the students.

The Principal and in charge of the Eco-Club of BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School and students with donations for slum-dwellers, in Ludhiana on Saturday.

R-Day celebrations at CMCH
Ludhiana, January 25
The 53rd Republic Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at the Christian Medical College and Hospital here today. The celebrations began after the regular Sunday workshop services. The personnel of the hospital security services and the bachelor students of the medical, dental and nursing colleges marched past, while Bishop Joel V. Mal, Deputy Moderator of CNI and Bishop Diocese of Chandigarh, hosted the National Flag.

Literary education contest
Khanna, January 25
An inter-school literary education contest was organised at Green Grove Public School, Khanna, today. Nine teams from different schools of Ludhiana district participated in the contest.

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SPORTS

Big-time kabaddi in city on January 30
Ludhiana, January 25
A number of star kabaddi players of the world will be seen in action in the sixth edition of the International Lodhi Kabaddi Cup Tournament in Guru Nanak Stadium here on January 30.

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Sports mela concludes
Machhiwara, January 25
Three-day sports mela of Machhiwara concluded here yesterday evening. This was organised by the Sri Charan Kanwal Sahib Sports Club. The prize-distribution function was presided over by the Nagar Panchayat president, Mr Anil Sood, where Mr Tejinder Singh Kooner, a former chairman of the Central Cooperative Bank of Ludhiana, was the chief guest.