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FM’s ‘Off tube’ continues to sizzle
Jalandhar, April 5
The Cricket World Cup, every four years, comes along with some innovation in every field related to the game.
The advertisers launch new advertisements for the brands, new recipes come in the eateries with the name of famous cricketers, new clothes, accessories, movies and songs to name a few hit the market. |
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WORK: Anchors of All India Radio, broadcasting live commentary of the World Cup in the studio of FM Rainbow, Jalandhar.
— Tribune photo by Pawan Sharma
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Insurance Tips
Term plan — a few things to keep in mind
Jalandhar, April 5
The entry of international players in the insurance sector has thrown up a deluge of policies leaving the common man in a quandary. The LIC-monopolised market does not exist any more and there is a glut of options to choose from.
Small exporters ask for membership in trade boards
Phagwara, April 5
Small exporters in the state today urged the Punjab government to nominate one of its members to the upcoming three industrial trade and development boards in the state.
Market Buzz
Art and craft exhib kicks off
Jalandhar, April 5
A five-day mega exhibition of art and craft items was opened at Virsa Vihar on Wednesday. The exhibition features various handicrafts such as showpieces and handicrafts depicting Punjabi culture and heritage, sceneries, designer wear for women and children, bed sheets, bed covers, cushion covers, soft toys and bags. |
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Piece of
art: A visitor takes a look at one of the artifacts. — Tribune
photo by Pawan Sharma
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Young World
Bhangra contest to mark Baisakhi
Jalandhar, April 5
Virsa Vihar, an art and culture promotion centre at Namdev Chowk, is organising a bhangra competition for the school students on April 13 on the eve of Baisakhi.
Office secretary, Channi G.S. Takulia, said that the contest will be
organised for the boys of two age groups - 6-11 years and 12 years and above.
Head-on crash leaves 4 hurt
Phagwara, April 5
Four persons, including a woman, were injured when the car in which they were travelling to Mehatpur, collided head-on with a Scorpio at Hadiabad, on the Phagwara-Nakodar road here on Wednesday night.
Sainiks demand shifting of vend
Phagwara, April 5
Activists of Shiv Sena (Bal Thakeray) have demanded shifting of a recently opened liquor vend near the Shiv Mandir, here today.
The Sena activists have been demanding closure of the liquor shop since its opening as it has become a source of nuisance for the public.
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