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Bank strike cripples life
Ludhiana, January 25
Banking operations came to a halt in the city as bank employees observed a full-day strike in support of their demands. Common man suffered inconvenience and the business community was badly hit as it is a holiday tomorrow on account of Republic Day, which is followed by Sunday.
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| DON’T BANK ON US: Public sector banks remained closed on account of strike by employees in Ludhiana on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph |
10-yr-old
foils robbery
bid
Ludhiana, January 25
Five robbers today struck at a house in Aman Nagar in Shimla Puri this morning and were given a tough time by 10-year-old
Suraj, who hit them with a cricket bat and broke their car's windscreen.
Virasat Mela at Master Tara Singh college
Ludhiana, January 25
Virasat mela was organised at the Master Tara Singh Memorial College for Women here today. The function was organised for reviving the state’s rich cultural heritage.
Deep Dhillon enthralled the audience with his melodious songs. Star attraction of the day, Gurdev
Dhillon, known as “Bhajna Amli”, belled out a series of rib-tickling jokes.
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| Students of Master Tara Singh Memorial College dance along with Punjabi singer Deep Dhillon in Ludhiana on Friday.
— Photo by Inderjeet Verma |
Girls present ribbon dance during prize distribution function of the annual athletics meet of the Government College for Women, Ludhiana, on Friday.
— Tribune photo by Sayeed Ahmed |
Visually impaired students of Government College ward off cold by sipping tea in Ludhiana on Friday.
— A Tribune photograph |
Indian food fest begins
Ludhiana, January 25
An Indian food fest began at Majestic Park Plaza here today. Main attractions are “kebabs” and “naans,” said general manager Arun Jaie at a press conference here today.
Bank employees shun work
Oppose move to merge banks
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 25
In response to a national-level call, hundreds of activists of trade unions from various branches of nationalised banks here and in surrounding villages shun work and staged a protest near the Grain Market branch of the State Bank of Patiala here today.
IT surveys: Rs 2.25 crore surrendered by assesses
Ludhiana, January 25
Over Rs 2.25 crore was surrendered by various assessees today after the income tax department conducted its surveys to check undislosed income.
Glory of India award for Khanna doc
Khanna, January 25
Dr Dharam Paul, a renowned surgeon of Khanna, has been honoured with the prestigious Glory of India award. The award was presented to him by Amir Rajbansi, minister of sports, Government of South Africa, and Bhishm Narain Singh, former Governor of Assam and Tamil Naidu, at an impressive ceremony organised in New Delhi.
Woman hangs herself
Chandigarh, January 25
A 21-year-old woman, Rita, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan today. Rita was a resident of Sector 23.
Sonata discount sale
Ludhiana, January 25
Sonata has announced its 'Shubh Vivah' discount sale. Rajat Dhir, assistant sales manager, Titan Industries, said at a press conference here yesterday that a discount of 15-30 per cent would be offered during the sale.
— TNS
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