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Bigwigs lose crores as SAD returns
Ludhiana, March 6
The unexpected results in the Assembly elections might have brought immense joy to the ruling Akali-BJP government, but for majority of city-based industrialists, the results were shocking. If those involved in betting for the past many years are to be believed, then a large number of industrialists have lost bets worth several crores of rupees due to the defeat of the Congress.
SAD activists celebrate the victory of party candidate Manpreet Singh Ayali. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
4 councillors win Assembly poll
Ludhiana, March 6
After four councillors from the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation made it to the Punjab Assembly, it would certainly have an impact on the upcoming Municipal elections to be held in August or September. The reason behind this is that six heavyweight councillors from the city and one from Mansa had contested the elections and four of them managed to win.
Manpreet’s outfit misses the mark
Ludhiana, March 6
The pre-poll coalition outfit put together under the name of Sanjha Morcha by former Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal has turned out to be stillborn if the performance of its candidates fielded on 14 Assembly seats in this district is any indication. The only consolation that the Sanjha Morcha candidates can draw from their crushing defeat is that Manpreet himself has failed to make any mark, and has lost on both seats that he contested.
City on a pause for 5 hrs as people remain glued to TV
Ludhiana, March 6
It was not just contestants, party leaders or the supporters who seemed anxious and tensed till the results of Assembly elections were declared, but common man, too, remained glued to television sets to know the outcome. Barring a few, most of the residents, including industrialists, shopkeepers, housewives, senior citizens spent about five hours surfing news channels to know the fate of contenders and the winning party.
Supporters watching election updates in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Supporters dance to beat of dhol
 Ludhiana, March 6
PAU gymnasium, which usually remains occupied with sportspersons, today wore a different look as it was all aplomb with supporters of various parties who had gathered there to know the outcome of their fate as it was one of the counting
centres.
SAD supporters celebrate the victory of the party in Ludhiana on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
...Take to Facebook to congratulate winners
Ludhiana, March 6
The cyber space has caught the poll-result fever. Victory or defeat, the supporters of the candidates of various political parties are
venting their feelings out on the Facebook. With a passion that’s quite evident in the messages posted on the Facebook wall.
Foes turn friends
Ludhiana, February 6
In an excellent show of camaraderie, the winning Independent candidate, Balwinder Bains, and losing Congress candidate, Ashok Prashar Pappi, were seen hugging each other following the poll result at SCD Government College here today.
Atwal edges past Lakhbir Singh
Ludhiana, March 6
Former Lok Sabha speaker Charanjit Singh Atwal, who contested as the SAD candidate from the Payal (Reserved) constituency, defeated Lakhbir Singh Lakha of the Congress by a thin margin of 634 votes only. Atwal got 55,224 votes while Lakhbir Singh Lakha got 54,590 votes. However, Malkit Singh of the PPP got 4,479 votes.
PSEB to constitute flying squads
Ludhiana, March 6Contradicting its earlier decision, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has now decided to constitute flying squads to check copying during the board examinations.
Industry pins hopes on new government
Ludhiana, March 6
The SAD-BJP
combine is all set to form the next government. Being an industrial hub,
the city is expecting a good policy which will help the industry grow
leaps and bounds as several units have already shifted from the state.
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Different hues |
Girls of Diploma Fashion Designing department pose for photograph during the farewell party at the MTSM College for Women in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
CII to launch initiative against drug abuse
Ludhiana, March 6
CII Ludhiana Chapter will soon launch an initiative “Care and councilling cells on drug abuse” in Ludhiana with the support of Karma Hospital to help factory workers overcome drug addictions.
Young Indians visit Hero Eco Tech
Ludhiana, March 6
Young Indians, Ludhiana, an integral part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), organised the visit for the students of Deaf Cricket Federation to Hero EcoTech Limited, Ludhiana. Around 15 students from the Deaf Cricket Federation visited the plant accompanied by general secretary of Deaf Cricket Federation, Padam Paasi.
Maya Nagar Shootout
2 women claim victim’s body
Ludhiana, February 6
High drama was witnessed at the local Civil Hospital today over the last rites of Satish Kumar, who was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Maya Nagar yesterday.
Teachers’ education need of hour: Experts
Jagraon, March 6
The GHG Harparkash College of Education for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near
Jagraon, in collaboration with the Council for Teacher Education, organised a national level seminar on "Quality Assurance in Teacher Education" in the college auditorium today.
Speakers participate in a seminar at the GHG Harparkash College of Education for Women at Sidhwan Khurd, on Tuesday. A Tribune photo
drunken driving
Policemen ill-equipped to check violations
Jagraon, March 6
Even though the Union government has proposed to make traffic norms more effective, in the absence of scientific equipment, the traffic police is unable to check the violations.
‘Positive attitude key to success’
Jagraon, March 6
An extension lecture on the importance of moral values was held for the students of the computer department of Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Management of Technology,
Dakha, at the seminar hall of the college. Dr Bikramjit Singh Virk, associate professor at NJSA College
Kapurthala, visited as the resource person during the occasion.
Dr Bikramjit Singh Virk being welcomed by faculty members of the GTB Institute of Management of Technology at
Dakha. A Tribune photograph
NRIs remain glued to television sets
Ludhiana, March 6
Although Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) do not have a say in the formation of the government, still those visiting India were as excited as any other person in the state. Punjab politics always forms a subject of interest among NRIs and is regularly discussed among them.
Last-minute diversions bug commuters
 Ludhiana, March 6
Commuters faced a tough time today as barricades were installed on all roads leading to different counting centres in the city. The counting started at 8 am and ended in the afternoon. They had to go through a harrowing time as they were asked to go from alternative routes.
Haphazardly parked vehicles on the College Road led to a traffic jam.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan.
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Going berserk |
Ecstatic supporters of Bains jump with joy after he was declared winner.
Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Workers wait for their candidate. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
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Both SAD and Congress have won six Assembly seats each out of the 14 Assembly seats in the district, while the Independents have got two seats.
