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Kids yearn for freedom
Ludhiana, October 29
Dolled up as Lord Rama, two-year-old Aarav is breathless due to constant wailing while his two-and-a-half-year-old classmate Annanya, who is dressed up, as Sita is uncomfortable with heavy jewellery pricking her fragile neck. The “little goddess,” too, is in tears even as the rest of her classmates, draped in weighty costumes, are clueless as to what is happening around them.
NGO questions health dept’s functioning
Ludhiana, October 29
The ongoing campaign against adulteration has taken a new turn with city-based NGOs questioning the functioning of the department of health and family welfare.
Activists of the Hindu-Sikh Jagriti Sena stage a protest at the Jagraon Bridge in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
2 more dengue deaths
Ludhiana, October 29
Two persons have died due to dengue fever at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) since yesterday.
VAT Refund Amount
CICU condemns govt
Ludhiana, October 29
The Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU), Ludhiana, working committee has condemned Punjab government for not issuing the relevant notification to release 75 per cent pending VAT refund amount to the trade and industry of Punjab.
Women at their best in Virasati mela
Opens new chapter in history of state
Ludhiana, October 29
Motivating the girl students participating in the "Virasati Mela Dhiyan Da" at Government College For Women, the Punjab Education Minister Sewa Singh Sekhwan said that this heritage and cultural fest had added a new chapter in the history of Punjab.
Students at work on
charkhas and Girls cook punjabi food on a traditional chulha at the Virasati Mela Dhiyan Da in Ludhiana on Friday.
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Mahila Commission to redress inmates’ grievances
Ludhiana, October 29
In a move that is aimed at improving the condition of the inmates in various women jails across the state, Mahila Commission has decided to take stock of their well-being and redress their problems.
City has a date with Mother Express
Ludhiana, October 29
City residents, especially schoolchildren, thronged Mother Express during its two-day halt at the railway station here this morning.
School students view the picture gallery at Mother Express in Ludhiana on Friday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
‘Subsidies needed for developing nation’
Ludhiana, October 29
"I am in favour of subsidies as financial support is very important for every sector in a developing nation," said Punjab Finance Minister Upenderjit
Kaur.
City Centre Scam
Capt seeks exemption from appearing in court
Ludhiana, October 29
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Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today filed an application seeking exemption from personal appearance in alleged multi-crore city centre scam. The case was fixed for October 30.
Mélange of hues, forms on display
Ludhiana, October 29
Seven youngsters under the group "Young Artist Group of Punjabi University,
Patiala" have put up an exhibition "Green Glory" in the city at Gallery
Artmosphere.
Viewers take a look at paintings displayed at the ongoing exhibition at Gallery Artmosphere in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Sunil Bharti Mittal named ‘Philanthropist of the Year’
Ludhiana, October 29
Sunil Bharti Mittal, chairman and group CEO, Bharti Enterprises, has received the Philanthropist of the Year Award at the prestigious Asian Awards 2010.
Mittal has been recognised for his outstanding contribution in the area of education for the underprivileged through the Bharti Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Bharti Group.
Amarinder’s Appointment
PPCC legal cell hails party’s decision
Ludhiana, October 29
The Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) legal cell has hailed the decision of the Congress high command for appointing Captain Amarinder Singh as the president of the PPCC. Sweets were distributed amongst the members of legal fraternity at district courts complex.
Review meeting
Ludhiana, October 29
A meeting of scientific advisory committee (SAC) was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Samrala under the chairmanship of director of extension education Dr MS Gill in which Dr AM
Narula, zonal project director, ICAR, also participated.
Tickle your taste buds with chocolate sweets
Ludhiana, October 29
Bite into a piece of chocolate instead of traditional ladoo and burfi this
Diwali. But what if a ladoo is made of chocolate and burfi is made of brownie. Dig into your favourite chocolate ecstasy be it in its original shape or in the shape of traditional
mithai. Chocolates to a great extend have replaced mithai this Diwali season.
Chocolate ladoos and burfis replace traditional sweets ahead of Diwali in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Docs threaten to observe black Diwali
Khamano, October 29
The PCMS Specialist Doctor Association, Punjab, has appealed to Punjab Chief Minister to except their demands.
PAU Notes
From Schools
Gang of highway robbers busted
Khanna, October 29
The police has busted a gang of highway truck robbers and arrested two of the key members.
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The ‘rail roko’ agitation by nine farmers' organisations coupled with operational problems at the Jalandhar train station due to installation of a route relay system threw rail traffic on the Amritsar-Ludhiana section in complete disarray today.
