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Inter-state gang of thieves busted
Ludhiana, February 9
A notorious inter-state gang of thieves, allegedly involved in over 20 cases of theft in several parts of the city has been busted by the CIA-II wing of the local police. Three key members of the gang have been arrested, while police parties have been sent to different places to nab the other members. The kingpin of the gang was arrested by the police a couple of months ago.

Insult to Tricolour: DC seeks explanation from FCI
Ludhiana, February 9
Taking note of the disrespect to the National Flag shown by officials of the FCI godown in Mullanpur Dakha as reported by Ludhiana Tribune, Deputy Commissioner S K Sandhu has ordered immediate removal of the flag and sought explanation of the officials concerned for committing the mistake.

Cashing in on voters’ ignorance
Ludhiana, February 9
The ignorance about the use of the electronic voting machines (EVMs) seems to have come handy for supporters of the various candidates contesting the elections in different assembly segments in Ludhiana.

Poll-time PR exercise at cremation grounds
Ludhiana, February 9
Eager not to miss any chance of making public contact these days, various poll candidates here are grabbing every opportunity to do so. Even funerals are welcome for them.

College teachers seek exemption from poll duty
Ludhiana, February 9
The non-government college teachers of Punjab have written to Ms Usha Sharma, Chief Election Officer, Punjab, demanding that they may be exempted from election duties.

Website for disabled
Ludhiana, February 9
Mr Arun Jaitley, Union Minister for Law and Justice, today inaugurated a website designed with a motive to bring disabled people to exchange their potentials. The website www.handicappedonline launched on the occasion is the brainchild of Mr Ramandeep Singh Suri, a well known visually impaired software designer of the city.

COMMUNITY

Dislodge corrupt govt: Manmohan Singh

Ludhiana, February 9 A former Union Finance Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh, today blamed the Badal government for ruining the agriculture in the state. He also alleged that the economy had been destroyed by the government and it deserved to be dislodged. Dr Manmohan Singh, a former Finance Minister, along with Mr Surinder Dabar, Congress candidate form Ludhiana East, at a rally in Ludhiana on Saturday. — Photo Inderjit Verma

It’s hitting below the belt: Khanna

Ludhiana, February 9 Film star-turned-politician Vinod Khanna today criticised the Congress for ‘stooping so low’ in the campaign by launching ‘personal attacks’ on the Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal. “It is hitting below the belt,” he regretted, while asking, “why are these allegations levelled only at the time of elections and not during all these years.” Film star-turned-politician Vinod Khanna addresses mediapersons in Ludhiana on Saturday. — RB

Cupid is in the air

Ludhiana, February 9 Even though Valentine Day is still a couple of days away, already a lot of enthusiasm can be seen among the youngsters, especially the students. Interestingly, not only the unmarried youngsters but the married ones also have been awaiting for this day that bestows the blessings of Cupid with a lot of hope and expectations.

Gifts and cards on display in various shops in Ludhiana.

Seminar on income tax tribunals
Ludhiana, February 9
The District Taxation Bar Association (Direct Taxes) organised a seminar on “practice and procedures of income tax appellate tribunals” here today. Mr S.R. Chhabra, senior advocate, explained the working of tribunals and told the members that the tribunal is the highest fact-finding authority in the country.

Dalits say no to liquor for votes
Ludhiana, February 9
The movement against the use of liquor and drugs during the elections gained impetus yesterday when nearly 1,000 Dalit youths, led by the Vishwa Guru Ravi Dass Mission, took oath not to vote for liquor or drugs.

Misuse of animals in campaign resented
Ludhiana, February 9
The use of animals in the poll campaign has infuriated the People for Animals (PFA) , an organisation working for the welfare animals.

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Inter-college cultural festival results

Ludhiana, February 9 Contests for shabad singing and home science and fine arts events were organised at the inter-college cultural festival held in the Guru Nanak Khalsa College for Women in Model Town here today. Students participate in the painting and flower arrangement competition organised during the inter-college cultural festival, organised at Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Model Town, on Saturday. — IV

CULTURE

A memorable performance by Davar
Ludhiana, February 9
Shamak Davar who can sing in Hindi, Punjabi and English comfortably, performed along with students of his school at Harsheela Resorts last night. The function which was attended by Bollywood’s popular stars, Priety Zinta, Raveena Tandon, and the star-turned politician Vinod Khanna, was organised by Mittals of AirTel to celebrate its launch of mobile services in the state yesterday.

Music album making waves
Ludhiana, February 9
Satvinder Bagga's new album “Kuri Punjaban Lagdi- Ae” is making waves in the Punjabi music world. The music is by Charanjit Ahuja. Satvinder, who earned fame from album “Vicharan Vicharan Kardi E” is from Mukaronpur village in Fatehgarh Sahib district. The album spells magic for listeners. Satvinder is able to maintain same rhythm in all songs.