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Fresh bids invited for indoor stadium
Ludhiana, March 1
The completion of the indoor stadium project is still a distant dream. In response to the March 25 advertisement for the completion of the second phase of the project, just one bidder has come forward. As work could not be allocated to a single bidder, the Municipal Corporation has put yet another advertisement in the local newspapers.
Man held for firing at gurdwara sabha president
Ludhiana, March 1
The city police have arrested Baljinder Singh Jindu, a Youth Akali Dal leader, who allegedly fired at the president of the Gurdwara Singh Sabha, Model Gram, here last evening. A case under sections 307, 341 and 506 of the IPC and 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act has been registered at the Division Number 5 police station.
PSEB Class XII exam: Five caught cheating
 Ludhiana, March 1
Amid stringent arrangements to curb copying during the Punjab School Education Board
(PSEB) examinations, five students were caught cheating on the first day of Class XII examinations.
Students discuss the paper on the first day of the CBSE examinations in Ludhiana on Saturday. Photo: Inderjeet Verma
Lawyers on indefinite strike
Ludhiana, March 1
Irked by short adjournments in old cases, the members of District Bar Association today observed a complete strike at the district courts.
revised schedule of the PSEB examinations for Class X
JET aspirants feel left in the lurch
Ludhiana, March 1
The revised schedule of the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class X examinations has become a headache for students who will appear for Joint Entrance Test soon after the examinations.
Cops can’t check voter I-cards
Ludhiana, March 1
Dhanpreet Kaur, SSP Nawanshahar, and Inderbir Singh, SSP, Kapurthala, have been appointed as Trained Master Trainers of police department by Chief Electroal Officer, Punjab for imparting training to police officers for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Rain no damper for visitors to cycle expo
 Ludhiana, March 1
Despite the rain and cold the ongoing United India International Cycle Expo-2014 witnessed a good number of visitors here today. The office bearers of United Cycle Parts and Manufacturers Association demanded the exhibition hall to organise such events in bad weather.
Students participate in Avon Cyclogreen Rally to create awareness about the ill effects of pollution in Ludhiana, on Saturday.
Tribune photo: inderjeet verma
Police suggest measures to ward off bank robberies
Mandi Ahmedgarh, March 1
The police have urged the authorities of various branches of commercial banks of the region to take preventive measures for keeping miscreants and robbers away.
City traffic police, students initiate signature campaign against pollution
Ludhiana, March 1
City traffic police along with students of the CT Group of Institutions initiated a signature campaign to make the residents aware of the problem of rising pollution levels. As many as 200 students visited various locations of the city for the campaign to reinforce the commitment of the residents especially school and college going youth.
Residents forced to stay without power
Khanna, March 1
The announcement of grant for the sewerage and water supply project in Khanna by the Deputy Chief Minister cheered the Akali Dal and BJP leaders along with the residents of the city.
NGOs hold protest against sand mafia in Ludhiana
 Ludhiana, March 1
Different non-government organisations including Matad Saathi Jagriti Manch Punjab, Navkiran Women Welfare Association, Haibowal Shopkeepers Association and Ludhiana Welfare Organisation held a protest against sand mafia here today at the Clock Tower.
HS Phoolka buys a packet of sand fron a mobile sand depot opened by NGOs in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: inderjeet verma
Industrialists demand better civic amenities
Ludhiana, March 1
The industrialists of the Focal Point asked the civic body to let them maintain parks lying in the Focal Point and the funds, allotted for the beautification of these parks with the Improvement Trust, could be diverted towards providing concrete roads and sewerage system in the area.
Lack of awareness a major hurdle in implementing
MGNREGS: Expert
Ludhiana, March 1
Although National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (which was later named as Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act
(MGNREGA) came into existence in the year 2005, yet many people are not aware about it and thus unable to get benefit from the scheme.
Bus service operator files complaint
Ludhiana, March 1
The city bus service operator complained against a private mini-bus operator for creating ruckus and threatening the driver and conductor of city bus service at the Police Chowki, Bus Stand.
City judokas excel in national meet
Ludhiana, March 1
Three judokas from Ludhiana participated in the Youth and Junior Judo Championship held at Delhi between February 20 and 24 secured medals to bring fame to the city. Munish Kumar, Manjot Kaur and Sweety Kaler finished among position holders in the national meet.
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