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PAU all set to host 18th National Youth Festival
Ludhiana, January 11
The stage has been set for the five-day cultural extravaganza, the 18th National Youth Festival, beginning tomorrow at Punjab Agriculture University. Elaborate arrangements have been made by the district administration for the festival on which Rs 6 crore will be spent.
Members of the Mizoram contingent at the
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No stopping thieves
Ludhiana, January 11
In yet another incident of theft, thieve struck at a mobile showroom in the Model Town area last night and decamped with mobile phones, tablets and digital cameras worth Rs 35
lakh. The mobile shop is located at the Mintgumri chowk in the Model Town area.
A Lohri mela dedicated to girls
Ludhiana, January 11
A festive atmosphere reigned at the open theatre of Punjabi Bhawan today where
"Ladkiyan Da Lohri Mela" was organised by the Malwa Sabhyacharak Manch. The event saw participation of an array of singers, musicians from the Punjabi music and cultural fraternity.
Singer Kler Kanth performs during the “Ladkiyan Da Lohri Mela” at Punjabi Bhawan. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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PAU staff poll
Mundi wins by record margin
Ludhiana, January 11
Harbans Singh Mundi-led PAU Employees United Front won the elections of Punjab Agriculture University Employees Union by a record margin here today.
Supporters of Harbans Singh Mundi
(centre, in blue turban) in a jubilant mood after the union poll results were declared at the PAU in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
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On a drive to promote walking, cycling
Ludhiana, January 11
Fourteen-year-old Akriti Sethi is on a mission to inspire residents to shun cars and two-wheelers and find healthier modes of commuting within the city.
Owing to her efforts, a stretch of the Rakhbagh-Guru Nanak Stadium road will be blocked for motorised vehicles for three hours every Sunday.
Akriti Sethi’s campaign has found favour with the traffic police. A Tribune photograph
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villager’s death
Residents seek arrest of assailants
Amloh, January 11
Residents of Faizullapur village staged a dharna in front of the police station here today to press for their demand for the arrest of the alleged assailants of Sarinder Singh alias Shinda (30), who was attacked on January 3 at Salana village. He was succumbed to his injuries at the Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, on January 9.
Degrees conferred on 450 students
Ludhiana, January 11
BBA, BCA, MBA and MCA students of the Gujranwala Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology
(GGNIMT) got degrees during a
convocation held here today. Suneet Singh Tuli, CEO, Datawind Limited, the firm widely known for its development of the Aakash tablet, was the chief guest.
Affordable smartphones launched
Ludhiana, January 11
After creating an affordable tablet market in India, Datawind today launched its PocketSurfer smartphones at an affordable range starting at Rs 3,499 here.
Suneet Singh Tulli, CEO, Datawind, during the launch of smartphones in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Punjabi singers see red in vulgar songs
Ludhiana, January 11
Punjabi singers visiting "Ladkiyan Da Lohri Mela" spoke to Ludhiana Tribune regarding vulgarity in Punjabi songs and videos, the values of Punjabi culture and the need for promotion Punjabi culture and bringing back literature to Punjabi singing.
Traffic awareness week kicks off
Ludhiana, January 11
The city police kicked off the annual traffic awareness week at Bharat Nagar Chowk here today.
Police officials said the police would make residents aware about traffic rules and regulations during the week.
Issues related to knitwear industry discussed
Ludhiana, January 11
Rajesh Jain, DGM, and Vishal Bhatnagar, Deputy Manager from the National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) visited the Knitwear Club recently.
Different issues related to the SME sector of the knitwear industry were discussed during a meeting.
Faculty development programme begins
Mandi Gobindgarh, January 11
The RIMT-Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mandi Gobindgarh, has organised a 10-day faculty development programme on ‘Developing entrepreneurial skills’, sponsored by North India Technical Consultancy Organisation Ltd
(NITCON), in the Department of Business Administration.
daughter’s day
NGOs honour 11 women
Ludhiana, January 11
Eleven women from different walks of life were honoured for serving the society at a function in the city today.
With an objective to inculcate respect for women on the eve of Daughter’s Day, two non-governmental organizations—Yug Parivartan and Sambhav—organised the event at Guru Nanak Dev
Bhawan.
AAP organises membership camp
Ludhiana, January 11
The Aam Aadmi Party conducted a membership drive at the BRS Nagar community centre today.
It was carried out by Ludhiana Welfare Organisation. Dr HS Cheema and Dr KK Sharma, who were enrolling residents, said people, fed up with corruption, were joining
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| Residents enrol with the Aam Aadmi Party during a membership drive at the community centre in BRS
Nagar, Ludhiana, on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma |
focal point
Remove encroachments or face the music, says MC tehbazari wing
Ludhiana, January 11
The tehbazari wing of the Municipal Corporation has directed all the encroachers to vacate the Focal Point Area within two days or face the music.
I-T official stresses on need to file returns
Ludhiana, January 11
Ludhiana Management Association organised a seminar on the role of tax administration in growth of business. Nishi Singh, Chief Commissioner, Income Tax, was the chief guest.
Cash stolen from car
Ludhiana, January 11
Unidentified miscreants allegedly stole a bag containing Rs 11 lakh from a car in the Jamalpur area on Friday late evening.
The complainant, Aseem Kumar, said he was on his way back to home, when he stopped at a shop for a few minutes.
Widow ends her life
Ludhiana, January 11
A 50-year-old woman committed suicide by hanging herself at her house in
Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar on Saturday. The deceased has been identified
as Narinder Kaur.
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