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Empty chairs greet Deputy CM
Ludhiana, December 17
The vote bank politics came to the fore when Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal decided to attend a function organised by the Christian community at a church in Sarabha Nagar here.
Khandoor wins youth Cong poll
Ludhiana, December 17
Deepak Khandoor has won the Youth Congress election from the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency by defeating Rajiv Raja of the Dimple Rana (former District Youth Congress president) group. Khandoor managed to secure 288 votes, while Rajiv Raja got just 274 votes. Other candidates, Guriqbal Singh Vicky Sekhon got 262 votes, Amrinder Pal Singh Jawaddi 171 votes, Jaspreet Singh Ahluwalia 162 votes, while Parvinder Singh managed to secure 134 votes.
Deepak Khandoor (garlanded) in a jubilant mood after winning the Youth Congress election from the Lok Sabha constituency in Ludhiana.
A Tribune photograph
Shatabdi-Car mishap
DRM marks inquiry, gateman suspended
Ludhiana, December 17
Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Vishvesh Chaube has marked an inquiry into the Shatabdi-Car accident that took place near the Gyaspura level crossing on December 15. The Railway authorities have suspended Ram Aadhar, the gateman, on duty at the level crossing.
NGO adopts 30 thalassaemic children
Ludhiana, December 17
Zindagi Live Foundation, an NGO, has come forward to get 30 poor thalassaemic children, suffering from Hepatitis C, treated. Disclosing this, general secretary of the NGO, Yogesh Gupta, said: “No one paid heed to these kids. Thus, we have adopted these children to get them treated.”
Office-bearers of the Zindagi Live Foundation, an NGO, with thalassaemic children. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Child helpline
1098 fails to check atrocities
Ludhiana, December 17
Though the women and child welfare department has provided telephone No. 1098 for the child helpline, still those attached with the cause feel that not much is being done for their welfare in the city. The Child Welfare Committee (CWC), which is supposed to meet every week to discuss cases about child labour or “atrocities” against children, hardly gets time to meet and discuss issues related to them.
12-year-old children found selling eatables during Jarkhad Games in the absence of strict guidelines.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Dental camp at Ryan
Ludhiana, December 17
A dental check-up camp was organised at Ryan International School, Dugri. Dentists gave several useful suggestions to students like brushing teeth twice a day, using quality and branded toothbrushes and tooth pastes. Students were told to have a balanced diet.
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A girl takes part in Miss Winter Queen Contest in Ludhiana
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Fire breaks out in shop
Ludhiana, December 17
A fire broke out at a shop in Block C of Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar this evening. Tilak Raj, sub-fire officer, fire brigade department, said the fire broke out at the first floor of Ranbeer Fancy Dress Shop and the reason behind the inferno was yet to be ascertained.
Transporters in a fix
Ludhiana, December 17
For making the rally of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) at Moga a hit, the party leaders have asked private bus operators of the district to provide 400 mini buses and 100 full sized buses. Transporters said SAD workers had even asked various educational institutions of the district to provide buses for the rally, which is scheduled for Sunday (December 18).
SAD+rally=chaos everywhere
Jagraon, December 17
With the officials busy making arrangements for the rally to be taken out by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) at Killi Chahlan village near Ajitwal on Sunday, residents of the town have been facing a harrowing time for the past three days.
Aromatic delight for devotees at gurdwara
Ludhiana, December 17
An aromatic delight welcomes devotees at Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib as around 105 varieties of chrysanthemum have been put on display at the entrance to the Gurdwara complex.
Chrysanthemum in full bloom at Gurdwara Dukh Niwaran Sahib in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Books given to needy students
Ludhiana/Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 17
Continuing their mission under the organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility
Programme, officials of the State Bank of India gave stationery and books to needy students of various schools.
Local lads to take on Patiala in handball final
Jarkhar (Ludhiana), December 17
After Ludhiana girls emerged champions in handball yesterday, it was the turn of city lads to corner glory. They warded off the stiff resistance from Mohali 33-23 to secure a berth in the title clash on the penultimate day of the 26th Coca-Cola Annual Sports Festival being organised by the Mata Sahib Kaur Sports Club at Jarkhar village on the
Ludhiana-Malerkotla road.
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