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14 pc more voters for MC poll in city
Ludhiana, April 15
Number of voters in the industrial hub of Punjab has gone up by almost 14 per cent since the last general elections. As against 8.02 lakh voters, who exercised their franchise in the last Assembly elections, the number of voters for the forthcoming municipal elections has gone up to 9.13 lakh.
MCPI lambasts Modi for Gujarat violence
Ludhiana, April 15
The Marxist Communist Party of India
(MCPI), while expressing concern over the communal violence in Gujarat, has held the state Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, responsible for what it termed as ‘organised carnage’ of Muslim community.
Old rural Punjab lives here!
Punjab is known for its rich cultural heritage. With the growing western influence, the essence of Punjabi culture seems to be getting lost. Yet an instinct to ensure the survival of this great culture still remains. A heritage museum of rural life of Punjab at Punjab Agricultural University reflects this instinct. The museum presents a true picture of rural life of Punjab.
Make-up not just women’s domain
Ludhiana, April 15
When do the looks matter? Always. And more so on special occasions like parties and get-togethers. With growing consciousness among people about their appearances, most people spend considerable time in making themselves up, to ensure a different look. While women may seem to be more keen and crazy, the men do not lag behind either.
The women in this part of the region feel that the make-up, if worn with perfection, can create the perfect and impressive look.
A city woman gets her make-up done from a beautician in Ludhiana. |
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Seminar on women’s rights
Ludhiana, April 15
The women’s wing of International Human Rights Organisation (IHRO) organised first seminar on “Women’s rights and responsibilities” at BCM school today. The wing deemed its responsibility to educate school students about their rights and how to tackle wide-spread sexual harassment.
Flower arrangement competition
Ludhiana, April 15
A salad making and flower arrangement competition was held by the Gayatari Ladies Club at Magnet Resorts here today. About 35 club members took part in both the categories.
The participants had prepared a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian salads which included mixed salad, green salad, sprouted beans salad, pineapple salad, fruit salad and cream salad.
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| Participants give final touches to their arrangements at a flower competition organised by the
Gayatari Club in Ludhiana on Monday. —Photo Inderjit Verma |
Lodhi Club serves notices on staff
Ludhiana, April 15
The management of the Lodhi Club has served show-cause notices on two of its employees, including the manager, Capt R.S. Dhaliwal, and the supervisor, Mr Manjit Singh, in connection with the closure of the club on April 13.
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