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Car falls in nullah, political blame game on
 Ludhiana, January 21
The falling of a car in nullah near the Civil Hospital has taken a political turn as Congress councillors have blamed the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation (MC) and other top officials of the civic body for the mess.
The car that fell in a nullah near the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Thursday night. A Tribune photograph
Delayed run of train
Passengers create ruckus at station
Ludhiana, January 21
Hundreds of passengers commuting daily to Phagwara, Jalandhar and Amritsar created ruckus over the inordinate delay in the running of the Ambala-Amrtisar passenger train today, which leaves Ludhiana at 8.30 am.
1 killed, 4 hurt in bus-car collision
 Ludhiana, January 21
One person was killed, while four others sustained serious injuries following a head-on collision between a bus and a car at Ghaur village near Badowal on the Ferozepore road, 20 km from here. The incident too place at around 6:30 pm this evening when five persons, travelling in a Honda City, collided with the bus.
The Honda car which was badly damaged after colliding with a bus near Baddowal on
Friday. A Tribune photograph
Shopping Fest
Ludhianvis head for Dubai
Ludhiana, January 21
The shopping enthusiasts, Ludhianvis, are heading towards Dubai to grab some special offers and discounts during the Dubai Shopping Festival, 2011. Always known for their exuberant style, city residents never miss an opportunity to indulge into a splendid shopping spree.
Counselling for subject choice proves futile
Parents refuse to accept aptitude tests’ results: Educationists
Ludhiana, January 21
Caring two hoots about their child’s aptitude, a majority of the city’s parents are found to be imposing their own choice of subject on their wards.
R-Day rehearsals in full swing
 Ludhiana, January 21
Rehearsals for the Republic Day function are in full swing at SCD Government College here.
Numerous contingents assemble on the college ground and rehearse for over three hours everyday.
A contingent of school girls rehearses for the Republic Day function in Ludhiana
on Friday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Extension lecture on news processing
Ludhiana, January 21
Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Vocational Studies (GGN Campus) organised an extension lecture on “The procedure of news processing” for its students here yesterday. As many as 60 students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Management and Mass Communications attended the lecture.
200 examined at medical, verification camp
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 21
With the intent to simplify the process of getting disability certificate, the department of social security, Ludhiana, organised a medical check up and verification camp at Dehlon village near here yesterday.
Entrepreneurs get tips on fashion designing
Ludhiana, January 21
The MSME Development Institute organised a six-week entrepreneurship skill development programme on fashion designing for women entrepreneur in Kanech village.
State refuses to review e-tendering
Ludhiana, January 21
In a major setback to the municipal corporation authorities and contractors, who have been holding grudges against the levying of processing fee in e-tendering process, the state government has refused to review the matter.
Private chopper lands on PAU campus
Sports lovers cry foul
Ludhiana, January 21
Rules are bent for the rich goes a common saying. It was proved true yet again when the topnotch employees of the DLF were allowed to land their private chopper at Punjab Agricultural University
(PAU) football ground, much to the chagrin of sports lovers.
Auto spare parts to cost more
Ludhiana, January 21
The Federation of Auto Parts Manufacturers (FAPMA) has decided to increase the rates of its products by 10 to 12 per cent with immediate effect.
Tipsy Home Guard creates scene
Ludhiana, January 21
A tipsy Home Guard created a scene near Bhai Bala Chowk when he was trying to man traffic here this evening.
Chowkidars to be called community security officers
Given new uniforms by police
Ludhiana, January 22
Shabbily dressed night watchmen here are all set to don a new avatar.
Two children caught for theft at wedding ceremony
Ludhiana, January 21
Two children, including a girl, were caught red handed while stealing a bag full of cash belonging to a groom’s family during a marriage ceremony at Shimlapuri late last evening. However, instead of getting their act together, the Shimlapuri police was seen pondering over the legalities of detaining the children for a night.
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