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Akalis, BJP want Mayor to go
Ludhiana, August 1
The Shiromani Akali Dal and the Bharatiya Janata Party have sought the resignation of the city Mayor, Mr Nahar Singh Gill, for acting in a “dictatorial manner”. The leaders of these parties, while addressing a joint press conference, claimed that the Mayor had lost the confidence of the House and he had “no moral right” to continue in his post.
BJP hails relief to farmers
Ludhiana, August 1
The Bharatiya Janata Party Kisan Morcha has welcomed the package of relief for the farming community announced by the NDA government at the Centre. The morcha would organise a rally in the national Capital tomorrow to express gratitude to the government.
Confusion dogs voters’ ID card drive
Ludhiana, August 1
Even as heavy rain affected normal life in the city, enthusiastic response was seen at booths set up for the preparation of voters’ ID cards here today.
However, confusion was witnessed in some areas over the voters’ list as some names were found missing in the lists.
Residents brave the rain to get photographed for voters’ ID cards in Bhaura Colony, Ludhiana, on Friday.
— Photo Inderjeet Verma |
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Expose Pak’s nefarious designs: Bitta
Ludhiana, August 1
Instead of restoring contacts with Pakistan — diplomatic or otherwise — India should step up its efforts at various international fora to get our hostile neighbour declared a rogue state which supports and abets terrorism, says the chief of the All India Anti-Terrorist Front Maninderjit Singh Bitta.
All India Anti-Terrorist Front chairman M.S. Bitta makes a point at a press
conference in Ludhiana on Friday. |
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Action sought against missing boy’s father
Mandi Ahmedgarh, August 1
Various teacher unions have demanded action against a resident of Bilaspur village, who according to them had allegedly harassed an activist of the Democratic Teachers Front and Principal of Government Senior Secondary School, Nathu Majra, and his minor son by falsely implicating them in a child kidnapping case.
Gizmos on the rampage
Ludhiana, August 1
The latest gadgets or gizmos are so unique and thrilling that they take the fancy of many a people. In every field, be it electronics, or information technology, security systems for offices, homes and cars or even music, the latest gizmos are getting popular by the day. |
250 tableaux to take part in
Janmashtmi shobha yatra
Ludhiana, August 1
Preparations to take out a grand Janamashtmi shobhayatra or religious procession on August 18 in connection with Janamashtmi celebrations are in full swing, according to Mr Madan Lal Chopra, chairman of Shri Sanatan Dharam Mahotsav Committee, which has been organising the show for the past 54 years.
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Controversial sant's arm plastered
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, August 1
Controversial Sant Shamsher Singh Jaghera was admitted to the Civil Hospital today after he complained of severe pain in one of his arms.
The doctors diagnosed that there was a fracture and his arm was plastered.
He was beaten up by people when caught raping a woman two weeks ago.
He has complained of the pain now.
Controversial Sant Shamsher Jaghera being brought to the Civil Hospital in Ludhiana on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph |
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Ludhiana, August 1
