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Cong men celebrate govt formation
Ludhiana, May 23
The mood was euphoric with distribution of sweets and celebrations all around the city by the Congress workers as Dr Manmohan Singh and members of his Cabinet were being administered oath of office in New Delhi and the Congress regained power at the Centre.
Congress activists celebrate the formation of the Congress-led government at the Centre, headed by Dr Manmohan Singh, in Ludhiana on Saturday.
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Rid country of
communalism: seminar
Ludhiana, May 23
Speakers at a seminar on “Political changes in the country- challenges and prospects”, organised by the Citizens Action Front today, welcomed the change in the political scene in the country and called upon the leadership for a mature, collective, coordinated and concerted effort to free the country from communalism, casteism and economic slavery forced on the people by the NDA government.
She battled all odds to succeed
Sanhewal, May 23
Ms Manjit Sandhu is a rare example of ordinary women showing extraordinary grit. In spite of adverse family circumstances, she is proud of her worth by her never-say-die spirit.
She had never thought that her wedding would be reduced to a shroud of misery and punery, with her partner’s failure in business and a consequent physical aliment to his husband that confined him to the bed.
Manjit Sandhu trains students at Home Science College in Ludhiana. |
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INTUC congratulates Manmohan Singh
Ludhiana, May 23
The Punjab unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has congratulated Dr Manmohan Singh on becoming the Prime Minister, stating that it was a matter of pride for Punjab.
Yoga gaining popularity
Ludhiana, May 23
Mr Tulsi Das Jaitwani, chief patron, and Mr Krishan Lal Gupta, president, Punjab Chapter of the Bharatiya Yog Sansthan, have said that regular yoga classes are being conducted in 61 places in Punjab. They said 250 centres were functioning regularly, of which 60 were in Ludhiana alone and conducted yoga classes regularly from 5.30 am to 6.30 am.
Probe begins in dowry case
Ludhiana, May 23
The crime branch of the Punjab today began an inquiry into the Manju dowry burning case, in which the city police is on the backfoot for allegedly not taking timely action on her complaint.
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