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Khalsa Panchayat flays organisations opposing Sikh convention
Ludhiana, October 14
The Khalsa Panchayat has condemned the organisations which are opposing the hosting of the World Sikh Convention on October 26 and have claimed that they are doing so to mislead and drive a wedge among the Sikhs at the behest of the RSS, Akalis and the BJP.
Faulty voters’ cards
a bane
Ludhiana, October 14
The voters’ cards prepared by the district administration can turn out to be a nightmare for many, as names of many have either been misspelled or changed all together. Apart from facing embarrassment of having their genders changed, once a photo ID card has a wrong fact mentioned on the document, it loses its very purpose.
LJP activists burn effigy of corruption
Ludhiana, October 14
As part of the district-level mass mobilisation campaign, activists of the Lok Janshakti Party
(LJP), led by district president of the party, Mr Jagdish Anand, took out a procession from Bhadaur House to Clock Tower Chowk, where effigy of corruption, unemployment and terrorism was burnt as a symbolic protest against the government to address these problems.
Activists of the Lok Janshakti Party burn effigy of corruption and terrorism in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
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Spurt in crime worries residents
Ludhiana, October 14
Upset over the recent spurt in thefts and robberies in the city, particularly in the Urban Estate locality, the residents have called upon the district police administration to take necessary steps to ensure safety of life and property of the people.
Villagers asked to remain vigilant
Ludhiana, October 14
Mr Rahul Bhandari, Additional Deputy Commissioner, has asked panchayats of the villages surrounding the Baddowal Ammunition Depot to remain vigilant and not to allow any new construction within the 1000 metres from the outer periphery of the depot, as the supreme Court has granted a status quo and told the owners of properties falling in this area to strictly abide by the orders of the court.
Jaycees to hold seminar on corruption
Ludhiana, October 14
“Ludhiana Midtown Jaycees is all set to launch a drive against corruption, which is the root cause of many social evils”, said Mr Ajay
Neb, president of the organisation, while addressing a meeting here last night.
Streetlights project inaugurated
Ludhiana, October 14
All colonies of ward No. 51 in the city would have streetlights by the end of March 2004 as the proposed project of the Municipal Corporation to provide streetlights to cent per cent population in the approved areas would be executed by that time. This was stated by area councillor Sanjeev Talwar while inaugurating sodium vapour street lights in Ahata Mohammed Tahir here today.
Dalits, farmers stand up against state govt
Amloh, October 14
Dalits, farmers, employees, industrialists and students have stood up against the policies of the Punjab Government which would have an adverse effect on the Congress and thus the Shiromani Akali-Dal will capture all 13 seats of Parliament in the elections, said Mr. Dalip Singh Pandhi, to the mediapersons here today.
Social security for elderly stressed
Ludhiana, October 14
The visiting Mayor of the London Borough of Ealing, UK, Mr Gurcharan Singh, emphasised the need for providing a comprehensive social security package to all senior citizens in India so that they could lead a comfortable life.
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Karva Chauth celebrations
Khanna, October 14
Karva Chauth was celebrated with enthusiasm by the Ladies City Club, Khanna, on Tuesday. The function started at noon. Club members sang songs and participated in dandia show on the occasion. The members of the club were welcomed by Ms Shashi Dutta, president of the club. Ms Jatinder Boparai, secretary, extended the vote of thanks.
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Women perform puja on the occasion of Karva Chauth in Ludhiana on Tuesday.
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