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MC needs a long-term Commissioner
Ludhiana, March 8
The biggest civic body in Punjab, the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is today suffering due to the cash crunch. The state government has added to its miseries by not appointing a Commissioner for a long term so he could understand the problems being faced by residents and provide viable solutions to them. "Political-interference" is another reason why bureaucrats prefer to stay away from this so-called "plum-posting".

Admn goes all out to woo voters
Ludhiana, March 8
The Lok Sabha elections have brought some good news for the first-time voters. The important moment in their life will be clicked and they will be provided with the photographs. The first-timers will also get discounts at restaurants, cinema halls and at other spots of entertainment.

Welfare of disabled not on railways mind
Ludhiana, March 8
Though the Northern Railway authorities have facilitated easy visitor movement by connecting all platforms and both entrances of the railway station with a foot overbridge, they have shown no concern about the welfare of the physically challenged.


In the absence of a ramp or an escalator, a physically challenged person climbs stairs at the railway station in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

COMMUNITY

Chinks in Jagraon Congress
Jagraon, March 8
The differences in the Jagraon unit of Congress party were never hidden. These differences came to fore once again during a party meeting organised here today. Several prominent party leaders remained away from the meeting. The meeting was organised by District Congress Committee for mobilising the party workers and supporters in view of coming Lok Sabha elections.

SAD-BJP candidate promises NH completion 
Khanna, March 8
Akali Dal-BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Fatehgarh Sahib constituency, Kulwant Singh had assured that the pending work on the National highway, which passes through his parliamentary constituency including Khanna, will be completed on priority basis after his win from constituency and after the formation NDA government in the Centre.

NGOs, students hold march to mark the day
Ludhiana, March 8
Various NGOs, college students and AAP members took out a march in the city to mark the International Women's Day today.


AAP candidate for Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, HS Phoolka, during a rally held to mark the Women’s Day in Ludhiana on Saturday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan

Art exhibition showcases varied aspects of woman’s life
Ludhiana, March 8
Twenty artists showcased their works of art, including paintings, mix media works, trousseau, during an exhibition held at the Bistro 226 to mark the International Women's Day today. Ayushi Daula created a 3D work of painting celebrating the womanhood. The artist used wood, clay and coffee for the creation.



Ayushi Daula with her creation at the art exhibition organised at Bistro 226 in Ludhiana. Tribune photo

Gender no bar as city celebrates the day
Ludhiana, March 8
The International Women’s Day was celebrated with enthusiasm in the city.

130 students donate blood
Doraha, March 8
Nearly 130 students volunteered during a blood donation camp organised at Guru Nanak National College, Doraha, to mark the International Women's Day today.

Students donate blood during a camp organised on the occasion of the International Women's Day at GNN College, Doraha, on Saturday. A Tribune photograph

Seminar organised at Sidhwan Khurd college
Jagraon, March 8
The post-graduate departments of Punjabi, history, English and computer science of Khalsa College for Women, Sidhwan Khurd, near Jagraon, organised a seminar on the occasion of the International Women's Day.

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CRIME

Woman crushed to death 
Ludhiana, March 8
A 26-year-old woman was crushed to death while her younger sister was injured in a freak accident on the Ferozepur Road this morning. They were waiting for the light to turn green at the lights point opposite Gate Number 2 of Punjab Agricultural University at 7am when a truck driver could not apply brakes on time and ran them over.


Passersby stand near the damaged scooter and the truck on Ferozepur Road in Ludhiana on Saturday. A Tribune Photograph

Police tighten noose on drug peddlers
Jagraon, March 8
With the Lok Sabha elections round the corner, the police have tightened the noose around the people involved in the peddling of drugs such as heroine, smack, opium, poppy husk, cough syrups and other habit forming drugs.



A drug peddler in police custody in Jagraon. A tribune photograph

Man booked for fraud
Ludhiana, March 8
A resident of Rajgarh village has been booked for fraud.

One held for illegal sale of apparels of foreign brands 
Doraha, March 8
The police today arrested the manager of a private company selling products of foreign brands illegally near Doraha.

SPORTS

Jaswinder best in 100-m race
Ludhiana, March 8
Karamjeet Kaur and Jawinder Singh were adjudged the best athletes during the 16th Annual Athletics Meet of BCM College of Education here today.




Participants during a 100-m race at the annual athletics meet of BCM College of Education in Ludhiana. Photo: Inderjeet Verma

Athletics meet begins
Khanna, March 8
Two-day 62nd Annual Athletics Meet of AS College, Khanna, was inaugurated here today. Khanna MLA Gurkirat Singh Kotli was the chief guest on the occasion while Rajinder Puri, a renowned industrialist, was the guest of honour. — OC

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