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Poll code takes toll on traders
Ludhiana, January 22
The election code of conduct imposed due to the forthcoming Vidhan Sabha elections is spelling doom for traders in the city. While a limit has been imposed for carrying cash in public, businessmen are also facing difficulty in getting their drafts cashed.
Police nabs two hoax callers
 Ludhiana, January 22
In a major breakthrough, the police has nabbed two youths who made the hoax bomb call and created panic hours before the PPCC president, Capt Amarinder Singh's, rally at Giaspura on Friday.
Policemen check the stage minutes before the arrival of Congress leader Capt Amarinder Singh at Gyaspura
in Ludhiana on Friday. A Tribune file photo
Athletes flee stadium on seeing anti-doping officials
Ludhiana, January 22
Thetrend of athletes escaping from the field on seeing the officials of National Anti Doping Authority (NADA) continues even today as five athletes from Uttar Pradesh (UP), who were participating in the shot-put and discuss throw events fled on seeing anti-doping officials during the 57th National Athletics Meet in progress at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
NADA officials at the Guru Nanak Dev Stadium in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Saffron, white, green pervade market ahead of R-Day
 Ludhiana, January 22
Tricolour can be seen everywhere in the markets. Ahead of Republic Day, tricolour hand-bands, frills, badges have flooded the shops. At Ghumar
Mandi, the National flag in different sizes and prices available.
A man sells National flags ahead of Republic Day in
Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Campaign trail : Ludhiana North
Candidates go all out making tall promises
 Ludhiana, January 22
From the Ludhiana North Assembly segment, four times Congress MLA Rakesh Pandey faces a comparatively younger (both age-wise and political career-wise) opponent in Parveen Bansal of the
BJP, who as the Senior Deputy Mayor is not new to the electoral politics.
BJP candidate Parveen Bansal (standing with folded hands) addresses an election meeting at Chawni Mohalla in
Ludhiana.
Congress more badnaam than Munni: Navjot Sidhu
Ludhiana, January 22
“The Congress is more badnaam than Munni. Low turnout at the rally addressed by the Prime Minister in Amritsar depicted that people have completely rejected the party and
partymen.
BSP has fielded clean candidates: Mayawati
 Chhapar, January 22
Reiterating that the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was not forming any poll alliance with any political party, the BSP national president and UP Chief Minister Mayawati said that for the coming Assembly polls in Punjab, the party had fielded candidates with a clean image.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati at a rally in Chhapar. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
CBSE releases board exams datesheet
Ludhiana, January 22
The CBSE has released the datesheet for class X and XII board examinations. The internal exams for class X will be held from March 1-16, while those for class XII will continue till April 12.
Players get taste of Punjabi hospitality
 Ludhiana, December 22
Although Punjab is known for its hospitality, players from different states participating in the ongoing National School Games have been facing severe difficulties, as their stay arrangements in different government and aided schools are not up to the mark.
A Kerala athlete being given warm water at Khalsa Girls Senior Secondary School in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: himanshu mahajan
Sports suffer due to fee exemption
Ludhiana, January 22
Holding events like the National School Games could soon become a thing of the past. The government has stopped charging sports fee from students till class VIII and has completely abolished fee for girls till class XII. Such moves have dried up the sources of income available to schools.
Newborn girls given presents
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 22
With an intent to spread message against gender bias, government college,
Karamsar, and Lions Club (Smile), Ludhiana, jointly organised a function to welcome newborn girl children of the area.
Members of the Lions Club and government college officials with newborn girls and their parents at Mandi Ahmedgarh,
Ludhiana.
RTE guidelines not displayed in schools
Ludhiana, December 22
Several government schools have failed to display the Right to Education (RTE) Act guidelines inside school premises. Director General of School Education
(DGSE) had issued Rs 700 to each school for installing a board displaying RTE guidelines.
Security check
Policemen frisk a man at the venue for the BSP rally in Chhapar on Sunday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
DEO urges youngsters to cast vote
The District Election Officer (DEO) recently organised a press conference to brief the media about the Election Commission’s guidelines/ instructions. One of the instructions was to appeal to the first-time voters (18-19 years of age) to cast vote.
From Colleges
Programme for entrepreneurs
Ludhiana: Ludhiana College of Engineering and Technology (LCET), Katani Kalan, organised a three-day programme on entrepreneurship awareness from January 18 to 20 on the LCET campus,
Ludhiana.
Top schools, colleges make beeline to woo athletes
Ludhiana, January 22
Top schools and colleges made a beeline to woo medal-winning athletes during the 57th National Athletic Meet in progress at Guru Nanak Stadium here today.
Jashanjot sets record in 110m hurdles
 Ludhiana, January 22
On the fifth day of 57th National School Athletics Championship, Jashanjot Singh of Punjab set a new record in the 110m hurdles U-19 boys event. Parmjit Kaur
Sidhu, statistical officer, Punjab, was the chief guest.
An athlete throws a discus during the 57th National School Games at the Guru Nanak Stadium in
Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Sportspersons avoid taking part in election campaign
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 22
While the election campaign is in full swing, sports lovers and organisers of various rural sports fairs are little interested in taking an active role in it.
Reflection of filth
Overflowing sewage exposes the tall claims of political leaders regarding the development
of Ahmedgarh. A Tribune photograph |
Jyoti strikes gold in 800m race
Ludhiana, January 22
After winning a gold medal in a 1,500m race, Jyoti Saini won another gold medal in 800m race on Sunday during the 57th School National Games.
Their lucky charm
Ludhiana, January 22
When it comes to good luck charm, candidates can go to any extent. And especially when it’s election time.
Panel to keep eye on candidates doling out booze and money
Jagraon, January 22
Residents of the town and representatives of various NGOs have formed a monitoring committee to keep a check on the use of drugs, liquor, money and other unethical means to lure voters by candidates of various political parties during the Assembly elections.
Woman killed as car rams into truck
Ludhiana, January 22
A 25-year-old woman was killed, while her husband is battling for life after their car they were travelling in collided with a stationary truck here today.
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