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MC fails to rein in encroachments
Ludhiana, December 10
Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohalwaria’s claims of not allowing rehris on roads notwithstanding, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation’s tehbazaari wing has failed to check the menace in the city.

Roadside vendors encroach upon roads as the MC tehbazaari wing fails to check the menace in Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan and Inderjeet Verma

Frequent VIP visits: Cops feel the heat
Ludhiana, December 10
VIP visits to the city is not only troubling residents, but police officials are also feeling the pinch. In the latest incident, a police constable was asked to run a 400m lap on the synthetic track at Guru Nanak Stadium after he failed report on duty on time.

12/12/12 is gonna be memorable one
Ludhiana, December 10
Those whose birthday or anniversary fall on December 12, have eagerly been waiting to make their day memorable as the day - 12/12/12 - will now come after 1,000 years.

Aggarwal named leader of opposition in MC House
Ludhiana, December 10
After a gap of more than two months, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation has finally got the leader of the opposition. Hem Raj Aggarwal has been named as the leader of the opposition, while Rakesh Prashar has been named as the senior deputy leader of the opposition and Sushma Mehta as the deputy leader of the opposition. The decision was taken by the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee in Chandigarh today.
Hem Raj Aggarwal, Rakesh Prashar and Sushma Mehta along with Congress leaders at the DCC office in Ludhiana on Monday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

English kabaddi players bowled over by Punjabi hospitality 
Ludhiana, December 10
Women kabaddi players from London are bowled over by the Punjabi hospitality. On their maiden visit to the city, they said the warmth given by people was enough for them to visit the place again.

English kabaddi players shop at a market; and (right) another player gets henna applied on her hand in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan

COMMUNITY

Loudspeakers irk residents
Doraha, December 10
The nuisance, created by the loudspeakers, blowing from religious places and that too at a high pitch, has been causing inconvenience to Sahnewal residents and forcing them to lodge complaints with the Nagar Panchayat, which has failed to provide any permanent solution to this ever increasing problem so far.

Narrow lanes harrow residents
Ludhiana, December 10
Apart from theft cases, there are a number of problems at Rai Bahadur Road. A fatal mishap can take place at the narrow lanes in the area. Highlighting the problems Sandeep Miglani said, "It is one of the oldest bazaars in the city so the roads here are narrow and it becomes difficult to commute on these," he said.

A fatal mishap can take place in narrow lanes on Rai Bahadur Road in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

Finding job online may land you in trouble
Ludhiana, December 10
Those surfing Jobsite to get a suitable placement may land in trouble as they may not find a dream job, but end up losing their hard-earned money.

Hosiery traders install CCTV cameras
Ludhiana, December 10
Hosiery traders at Rai Bahadur Road have installed CCTV cameras to keep an eye on unscrupulous elements.

Punjabi movie starcast in city
Ludhiana, December 10
The starcast of upcoming Punjabi film "Saadi Gali Aaya Karo" was in the city today. The lead actors, Anuj Puri, Nav Bajwa and Zoya Afroz interacted with mediapersons. They said the movie was a romantic comedy. "Two boys, one Punjabi and the other Haryanavi, fall for the same girl. The movie is a blend of laughter, love and romance," said Anuj Puri and Nav Bajwa.

The starcast of ‘Saadi Gali Aaya Karo’ in Ludhiana on Monday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Pictures on wedding cards, boxes the latest fad
Ludhiana, December 10
Wedding invitation is a kind of mirror which reflects your taste and the kind of wedding you are going to host. Ludhianvis known for their flamboyant lifestyle love to opt for something unique and special, when it comes to wedding invitations.

Residents get tips on diet, healthcare
Ludhiana, December 10
Home science experts of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have urged the residents to keep their surroundings clean. An expert, Dr Sukhminder Kaur, said cold, cough, sneezing and chest congestion were the common winter ailments.

from  schools
Art and craft exhibition
St Francis Convent School, Bhamian Kalan, held a two- day art and craft exhibition recently. The exhibition was organised by Chhavi and Helen with other student members of the Arts Club. A unique blend of imagination and colour brought glamour to the show. The show was followed by a cultural programme, performed by the senior students. The main theme of the exhibition was based on winter season. Chief guest Rev Sr Betty appreciated the innovative ideas of the students.

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CRIME

Women held for stealing Rs 50,000
Ludhiana, December 10
Two women dressed as beggars were arrested for stealing Rs 50,000 from the pocket of a hosiery trader at Bharat Nagar Chowk today.

SPORTS

Kabaddi cup
Deputy CM visits stadium
Ludhiana, December 10
The administration and the police have now geared up to make elaborate arrangements for the "special-guests" from Pakistan for the World Kabaddi Cup, to be held at Guru Nanak Stadium on December 15.

Hussan Deep, Nimrat adjudged best athletes
Mandi Ahmedgarh,  December 10
Hussan Deep and Nimrat of Sohrab Public Senior Secondary School emerged best athletes during the annual sports meet that concluded on the school premises at the Ludhiana-Patiala road near here today.

Kila Raipur games to begin on Jan 31
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 10
The 77th edition of the Kila Raipur Sports Festival, popularly known as Mini Olympics, will commence on January 31, 2013, and 8,000 sportspersons and artistes are expected to participate in the event.

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