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Political equations within SAD change
Ludhiana, December 28
Ever since district president of Youth Akali Dal, Simarjit Singh Bains, announced his candidature against Cabinet Minister Hira Singh Gabria from the Atam Nagar constituency, the political equations within the local unit of the SAD have changed.
Another bid break ATM
Ludhiana, December 28
Thieves made a futile bid to break open an automated teller machine (ATM) at the Brown road near the CMC area here last night. The incident came to light when residents spotted the damaged ATM and informed the police.
Politicians spy out the land
Ludhiana, December 28
Keeping tabs on your opponents move as well as on those close to a leader is always difficult, especially during election. With the state Assembly elections just round the corner, demand for private detectives have suddenly increased in the industrial hub of the state.
 The year that was…
On the health front, a mixed bag
HEALTH
It was a year of mixed bag on the health front. It saw the launch of some welfare schemes but what took the centrestage was the anti-government protests by various unions.
‘Use fertilisers with less nitrogen content in fodder’
Ludhiana, December 28
Due to nitrate poisoning in cows and buffaloes that show symptoms of difficult respiration, sub-normal temperature and muscular tremor, scientists of the Department of Animal Disease Research Centre, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University(GADVASU), here have given the university helpline number 0161-2414030 to get the suspected fodder checked for presence of nitrate before feeding.
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Hoardings removed from town
Jagraon, December 28
Officials of the Election Commission and local administration today removed hoardings put up at various places in the town.
2,000 youngsters queue up for auditions
 Ludhiana, December 28
About 2,000 youngsters turned up for auditions of a music reality show
"Sur Kshetra" expected to be broadcast by the end of January. The auditions were held at the Lodhi Club.
The candidates had to take part in three rounds for getting short-listed for subsequent rounds.
Youngsters wait for their turn during the auditions outside the Lodhi Club in Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Youngsters prefer ringing in New Year with friends
Ludhiana, December 28
Think about the New Year and New Year parties flash across the mind. Parties over the years have come to define the arrival of New Year in big cities, with Ludhiana being no exception to the growing trend. More and more youngsters welcome the year partying with their friends rather than cuddling up in their homes or spending time with
their families.
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Dawar faces opposition from six Cong councillors
Ludhiana, December 28
One-time Congress legislator from Ludhiana East Surinder Dawar, who is now seeking party nomination from the Ludhiana Central Assembly segment post delimitation and reorganisation of Assembly segments, is facing a storm of revolt from around six councillors of his own party.
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Bagga institute celebrates ‘Jashan 2011’
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 28
The Bagga Institute of Information Technology and Management organised its annual convocation and prize distribution function “Jashan 2011” here on Wednesday. As many as 200 students were conferred degree and felicitated at the annual function.
Man killed in mishap
Samrala: One person was killed while another sustained serious injuries when a speeding Mahindra Jeep hit their motorcycle near Kotala village yesterday.
Year Ender
2011
World Kabaddi Cup brought cheers to sports overs
SPORTS
The year saw some highs and some lows in the field of sports. If World Kabaddi Cup brought cheers to sports lovers, there was a measure of disappointment when the JCT pulled out of the National Football League.
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Ludhiana, December 28
