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Hoarding match outside stadium
Ludhiana, January 18
Though they were not visible inside stadium following the Election Commission's orders, a galaxy of politicians made their presence felt outside the stadium. The giant hoardings of the
SAD-BJP and the Congress highlighting their premier leaders were catching the eyeballs of the players participating in the 51 National School Games at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
A large hoarding of the Congress party installed outside Guru Nanak Stadium in Ludhiana. photo:
Inderjeet Verma
Violations of model code of conduct
21 notices sent by Returning Officers
Ludhiana, January 18
A total of 21 notices have been issued till date to candidates by respective Returning Officers for violating the model code of conduct in various constituencies.
Poll on school curriculum
Ludhiana, January 18
School students in the city are excited about the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha elections. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (schools) has made election-related activity a part of their FA4 (Formative Assignment 4) activity.
Mystery shrouds death of newly wed
Ludhiana, January 18
Mystery shrouds the death of a 19-year-old newly wed who was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her one-room quarter in Bagat Singh Nagar near the Pakhowal road here today.
Rs 3 lakh stolen from factory
Ludhiana, January 18
In yet another burglary incident, thieves struck at a factory in Transport Nagar here and decamped with cash worth Rs 3 lakh by breaking open the cash safe.
RTE norms thrown to wind
Ludhiana, January 18
In a violation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, all the staff of the
government schools wihin the radius of 8 km from Guru Nanak Stadium was directed by the Education Department to attend the opening
ceremony of the 57th National School Games Athletics Meet.
Seechewal draws voters’ attention to environment
Ludhiana, January 18
Baba Balbir Singh Seechewal has appealed to the voters of the state to bring the issue of environmental protection to the fore during the elections and to make the leaders take a pledge so that after coming to power, they would take steps for the improvement of the environment.
No bus stop at Doraha town
Doraha, January 18
The Doraha town of Payal the Constituency does not have a bus stand. The buses plying towards Khanna-Ambala side have, practically, no spot to stop for picking-up the passengers. Thus, the passengers stand mid-way, thus posing graver risk to the traffic.
Constituency Watch: Gill
Civic amenities distant dream for most villages
Gill, January 18
Barring a few suburban colonies adjoining Ludhiana city, including unauthorised ones, the reorganised Gill Assembly constituency constitutes totally rural habitations of Ludhiana district.
The entrance to Gill village. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
 youth speak:
We want drug-free society, employment
Change in import duty of gold can lead to rise in price
Ludhiana, January 18
Import duties on gold and silver have now been linked to prices, which can result in an increase in rates on the precious metals. The import duty on gold has been changed to 2 per cent of value from the earlier flat Rs 300 per 10 grams and of silver to 6 per cent of value from Rs 1,500 per kg.
First phase of hectic marriage session grips city, surroundings
Ludhiana, January 18
With the advent of Makar Sakranti, the hectic phase of solemnising marriages has begun from January 15 which will conclude on March 12.
Sink differences for time being: Mahila Cong chief
Ludhiana, January 18
The Punjab Mahila Congress is all geared up to mobilise support for the party candidates in the coming Assembly elections. All office-bearers of the state unit, including the vice-presidents, general secretaries and organising secretaries, have been assigned two districts each where they will reach out to the electorate with the policies and programmes of the Congress in a bid to seek their mandate.
Another folk singer joins in Cong candidate’s campaign
Khanna, January 18
After Babbu Maan, now Sukhi Brar, another Punjabi folk singer, has joined in the campaign of Congress candidate from Khanna Gurkirat Singh Kotli.
SAD candidate weighed against coins
Khanna, January 18
Ranjit Singh Talwandi, SAD candidate from Khanna, was today weighed against coins at different places in the local Grain Market. Workers of the SAD and the BJP were also present in good numbers at the market. Talwandi claimed that the Akali-BJP alliance had set new examples of development in the state.
Weather likely to remain foggy
Ludhiana, January 18
As the rains have stopped, the city residents heaved a sigh of relief from the biting cold. Though, the weather remains to be chilly but with the halt of rains yet the people seem to be relieved.
Management programme held at LMA
Ludhiana, January 18
A one-day ‘Management Development Programme’ was held at Ludhiana Management Association, here today. The programme was conducted by Dr Nicholas, professor Harvard University, the USA.
DCE to host national seminar on higher education
Doraha, January 18
A national seminar on ‘Higher Education in India: Where are We Heading’ is being organised at Doraha College of Education
(DCE) on January 21.
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Environmental problems man-made: Experts
Ludhiana, December 18
A UGC sponsored state-level seminar on ‘Environmental Degradation: Impact and Remedies’ was organised by the department of botany, Government College for Women,
Ludhiana, here today. Prof Amrik Singh Ahluwalia, chairperson, department of botany and dean, students welfare, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was the chief guest and Prof RK
Kohli, dean, research, Panjab University, Chandigarh, was the keynote Speaker.
‘Desi as well as farm eggs have same nutritional value’
Ludhiana, December 18
If you get tempted to go for the ‘desi’ brown-shelled eggs instead of the common poultry-farm produced white eggs, put your desires to rest, as there is no difference between the two in terms of nutritional value. Experts from Guru Angand Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University
(GADVASU), Ludhiana, revealed that the food value of the two is same. Researchers say that the only difference between them is in their
flavour.
It’s raining UAE dates in markets
Ludhiana, January 18
Dates from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have made their way to city markets. Premium varieties such as
Fard, Dabbas, Lulu, Kheneizi, Bumaan and Barhi are fine-quality dates and melt in one's mouth.
Hot favourite:
A salesman in a Ludhiana market shows Dates from the United Arab Emirates that have become a hit with city residents. photo:
Inderjeet Verma
Dairy animals need extra care during winters
Ludhiana, January 18
Severely cold weather is a particularly unhealthy season for dairy animals. It may modify their body metabolism, thereby predisposing them to diseases. Also, the fodder available during winters is responsible for inducing dietary inadequacies.
Colourful start to national school games
Ludhiana, January 18
The 57th edition of the National School Athletics Championship being
organised, jointly by the Punjab Education Department and the Punjab Sports Department got off to a colorful start at the Guru Nanak Stadium, here today.
Athletes light torch during the opening day of the 57th Nationa School Games at Guru Nanak Stadium in
Ludhiana. Tribune Photo: Hmansu Mahajan
Players faint in 3000 mt event
Ludhiana, January 18
The 3000 mt event took a toll on athletes during the opening day of 57th National School Meet at Guru Nanak Stadium. The girl athletes were seen slipping and falling after loosing their stamina.
An athlete falls unconscious during the 3000 mt event on the opening day of the National School Games
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Children from government schools, who were accorded VIP treatment during the SAD-government sponsored Punjab Games last year, were ferried in overcrowded tempos to the opening ceremony.
