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Candidates flout Bar poll code
Posters, banners dot Judicial Complex
Ludhiana, December 15
A majority of candidates in the election fray of the District Bar Association are openly violating the code of conduct prescribed by the Returning Officer. It appears that the warning of strict action for violating the code of conduct has no meaning for them at all.
Banners displayed by candidates in fray for the District Bar Association elections in violation of the code of conduct in Ludhiana Banners displayed by candidates in fray for the District Bar Association elections in violation of the code of conduct in Ludhiana on Thursday.
— Photo by Inderjit Verma




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Monitor kids on Net, parents warned
Ludhiana, December 15
The rapid growth of online services and Internet access in India over the past few years has added a new dimension to modern computing. Through a computer, the children now have access to an almost endless supply of information and opportunity for interaction.

Power shortage “may be” resolved in 3 years
Ludhiana, December 15
The problem of power shortage in the state would take at least two-three years to solve provided the ongoing power projects were completed well in time, said Mr Raman Bhalla, administrative member, Punjab State Electricity Board, at a press conference here today.

Santa Claus dresses in great demand                                              
Ludhiana, December 15
Though the festival of joy-Christmas is a little away, city shopkeepers have started a brisk sale of dresses and accessories of Santa Claus.

Dresses of Santa Claus are much in demand in city.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

Dresses of Santa Claus are much in demand in city

Christmas fervour grips residents
Ludhiana, December 15
Festivity fervour is back again as the city markets are getting decked up with Christmas knick knacks. One can spot brightly decorated shops with items right from Christmas trees, bells, stars etc on display in markets of Sarabha Nagar, Ghumar Mandi and Chaura Bazaar.

CHRISTMAS FERVOUR: With Christmas a few days away, Ludhiana is decked up with shops selling knick-knacks for the festival. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

CHRISTMAS FERVOUR: With Christmas a few days away, Ludhiana is decked up with shops selling knick-knacks for the festival

 
COMMUNITY

BJP opposes move to ‘favour’ minority institutes
Ludhiana, December 15
The BJP has opposed to the Congress-led UPA government's move to keep the minority institutions outside the ambit of the proposed constitutional amendment Bill, seeking to provide for quota in unaided educational institutions.

A student displays his model at the state-level science exhibition held at Atam Public School
A student displays his model at the state-level science exhibition held at Atam Public School.
— A Tribune photograph

Octroi contractor “defrauding” MC
Jagraon, December 15
A scandle involving octroi contractor defrauding the local by showing less collections has come to light. The Executive Officer of the council following complaints in this regard asked the police to register a case against the contractor.

Draw for 90 flats on Dec 26
Ludhiana, December 15
Housefed, Punjab, will take out the draw of lots for 90 super deluxe flats under the 475 acre Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar development scheme at its site office here on December 26.

Cycle units workers to hold protest
Ludhiana, December 15
Expressing solidarity with workers of cycle divisions of Rockman Cycle Industries and Highway Industries, rendered jobless following the closure of the divisions, several workers associations will hold a protest rally on December 25 in the Industrial Area here.

Brick kiln workers’ meeting on Dec 20
Ludhiana, December 15
Taking up the issue of alleged "non-implementation of the Factories Act in brick kilns", the Lal Jhanda Bhattha (brick kiln) Workers Union has decided to hold a state-level meeting on December 20 here.


 
CRIME

Bank Manager booked for accident
Khanna, December 15
The Khanna police has booked a bank manager for causing death of a man in accident with his car on Thursday. According to Sarup Singh, son of the deceased that they were crossing the GT Road after paying obeisance at Gurudwara Bahtian.

21-yr-old girl found murdered
Jagraon, December 15
A 21-year-old girl has been found murdered near Sidhwan canal in the Janetpura area. The girl, Kuldeep Kaur, was a resident of Shara village and had been missing for four days.

Poppy husk seized; 1 held
Khanna, December 15
The police seized 30 kg of poppy husk and arrested one man in this connection here last night. According to the information, ASI Gurdeep Singh stopped a scooterist at Rahaun village.

 
AGRICULTURE

Stress laid on new ways of pest control
Ludhiana, December 15
The Punjab State Farmers Commission Chairman, Dr G.S. Kalkat, today said that increased production and intensive cropping during the past four decades had enhanced foodgrain production and also made the agro-eco-system vulnerable to wide range of insects, pests and diseases.

COURTS

Mandi board officer in police custody
Kharar, December 15
A local court yesterday remanded Mrs Parinder Kaur, Establishment Officer, Punjab Mandi Board, booked by the Vigilance to a day in police custody.

 

HEALTH

Redo bypass surgery a success, clarify docs
Ludhiana, December 15
Contrary to certain press reports, redo bypass surgery on the beating heart is a common procedure and the cardiac surgeons here have been performing it with a remarkable success for quite some time now.

 
SPORTS


Cyclists warm up prior to an event during the 25th Asian Cycling Championship being held at Punjab Agricultural University Velodrome, Ludhiana
Cyclists warm up prior to an event during the 25th Asian Cycling Championship being held at Punjab Agricultural University Velodrome, Ludhiana, on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed

All-India Khalsa Games from Dec 25
Ludhiana, December 15
An annual feature, All- India Khalsa Games, organised by the Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle will be held at Hyderabad from December 25 to 30. This decision was taken at a meeting of the circle held here recently, according to Dr Charan Kamal Singh, chief secretary of the circle. During this six-day sports extravaganza, competition in cricket, hockey, badminton, gatka, races, carrom and chess will be conducted in which, participants of all ages will take part.

Bombay Sappers cyclists reach Ludhiana
Ludhiana, December 15
Bombay Sappers Cycle expedition undertaken to commemorate the centenary reunion celebrations of Bombay Sappers reached Ludhiana here today after covering a distance of 533 km from Chandigarh via Ropar, Nangal, Hoshiarpur, Batala, Dera Baba Nanak, Amritsar and Kapurthala.
Members of the cycling expedition of Bombay Sappers are escorted by officials at Ludhiana
Members of the cycling expedition of Bombay Sappers are escorted by officials at Ludhiana on Thursday. — Tribune photo by Inderjit Verma

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