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Observer sets strict limits on poll expenditure
Ludhiana, April 2
From now, candidates will have to tread with caution.
Expenditure observer Kumar Aseem Vaibhav (second from left) briefs mediapersons in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Building violations
MC Commissioner acts tough
Ludhiana, April 2
Annoyed with the slack approach of officials, MC Commissioner Shruti Singh stated that the violation of the High Court's orders would not be tolerated. Singh asked the Assistant Town Planner (Zone A) to make assessment of 16 illegal buildings which were challaned in February and March.
Paint me green
A student gets his face painted during the annual sports meet at BJS Dental College, Ludhiana, on Wednesday.
Photo: Inderjeet Verma
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Civic officials act following HC orders
Ludhiana, April 2
Following the High Court's directions, the building branch officials of Zone D visited the site where a coaching centre is being constructed in
violation of the building bylaws.
3 arrested for kidnapping
Ludhiana, April 2
The police have arrested three persons for kidnapping a man and demanding a ransom of Rs 20,000.
The accused have been identified as Kulwinder Singh, Jass Singh and Harinder Singh of Chaunta village.
Illegal mining: No action taken yet
Ludhiana, April 2
The controversy surrounding the alleged illegal sand mining at Gurugarh village near Machhiwara refuses to die down.
Some residents of Gurugarh village, near Machhiwara, had accused the panchayat of carrying out illegal sand mining on panchayat land and reaping monetary benefit from it. A
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Transformer fire triggers panic in Sarabha Nagar
Ludhiana, April 2
Panic gripped residents in Sarabha Nagar as a transformer installed on Malhar Road caught fire early
this morning. Huge flames and dense smoke was seen coming out of the transformer as well as from the oil that spilled on the ground.
Several residents rushed out as power supply was disrupted as well. Naresh Mehra, a resident, said a major tragedy was averted as the transformer caught fire early in the morning when there were no pedestrians or vehicles on the otherwise busy road.
A transformer catches fire on Malhar Road at Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
CRPF, city police take out flag march
Ludhiana, April 2
The city police along with the personnel of Central Reserve Police Force
(CRPF) today took out a flag march in different parts of the city.
Police officers and Central Reserve Police Force personnel conduct a flag march in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
Bittu meets residents, traders
Ludhiana, April 2
Congress candidate from the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency Ravneet Singh Bittu today started his day with campaigning at Rakh Bagh.
Joshi returns to Congress fold
Ludhiana, April 2
Senior leader Ramesh Joshi today returned to the Congress fold at the party's election campaign office.
Punjab Pardesh Congreee Committee president has appointed him as the president of the urban development cell of the state wing.
Congress candidate from the Ludhiana Lok Sabha constituency Ravneet Singh Bittu welcomed Joshi. He said Joshi’s return to the party would set a benchmark for other leaders and workers who had left the Congress.
MLA Bharat Bhushan Ashu (left) welcomes senior leader Ramesh Joshi on his return to the Congress in Ludhiana
on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Ayali seeks blessings at church
Ludhiana, April 2
SAD-BJP candidate Manpreet Singh Ayali today visited Catholic Church at Sarabha Nagar. Addressing the gathering there, Ayali said the NDA government would take care of minority rights.
PU exams start on a peaceful note
Ludhiana, April 2
The examinations of undergraduate classes of the Panjab University started at local colleges here today. More than 20,000 students appeared for exams of three separate streams at 39 examination centres established by the varsity to conduct the examinations in the city.
College students come out of the examination centre after taking their annual exam of the Punjab University in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Photo: Inderjeet
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compartment exam
Alleging paper is out of syllabus, students leave hall
Ludhiana, April 2
The
negligence on the part of the Panjab University authorities to inform
about the changes in syllabi turned the ‘golden chance’, given to BA
final compartment students, into a ‘no chance’ here today. The
private students of BA final, who appeared for English compartment exam
at local colleges, were left in a lurch.
PU Senate members seek reservation in colleges for students in rural areas
Ludhiana, April 2
Focussing on rural youth, a number of Senate members of the Panjab University seek reservation for students belonging to rural areas to get admission in colleges.
from colleges
Prizes distributed among meritorious students
Ludhiana: A prize distribution function was organized at TSSM Senior Secondary School, Shimla
Puri, in Ludhiana. On the occasion, principal Gurbachan Singh Grewal honoured the meritorious students of Class XI with certificates and trophies.
Tipplers on a sticky wicket
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 2
Dip in liquor prices has resulted in a situation wherein tipplers are finding it difficult to stock and shift extra stocks which they had purchased during past days.
Sandeep Joshi
Slum kids release book related to Gurbani
Ludhiana, April 2
Drifting away from the league, writer Dr Kulwinder Kaur Minhas
got her book released from children living in the slums. ‘Anmol Mankeyian Di Mala’ is her eleventh book and she thought of getting it released from kids which belong to the downtrodden society.
Slum children release a book related to Gurbani in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A
Tribune photograph
Youth spread social awareness via street plays
Doraha, April 2
Street plays spreading awareness to curb drug addiction were staged by youth at Doraha recently.
NGOs, hospitals observe World Autism Awareness Day
Ludhiana, April 2
World Autism Awareness Day was observed by different hospitals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in Ludhiana today.
Singer Diljit Dosanjh comes calling to city
Ludhiana, April 2
Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh was in the city for the promotion of his upcoming Punjabi movie titled ‘Disco Singh’. Giving details, the actor said the movie was based on the story of a struggling singer who forms a music band titled after the movie.
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh promotes his upcoming movie ‘Disco Singh’ in Ludhiana on Wednesday. Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Mayor cancels meeting with contractors at last minute
Ludhiana, April 2
A meeting of officials and contractors called by Mayor Harcharan Singh Gohlwaria at 11 am today, reportedly to review the developmental works being carried out in the city, was cancelled at the last moment keeping in mind the model code
of conduct.
Contractors and officials at the MC’s Zone D office in Ludhiana on Wednesday. A Tribune photograph
Beer’s minimum sale price goes up
Ludhiana, April 2
With the onset of summers, the consumption of beer increases. This year, however, people will have to shell out more as the cap on minimum sale price of beer has been increased.
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Appointed
Jatinder Pal Singh Bedi has been appointed as the chairman of the Beopar cell of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee
(PPCC). This was stated by Partap Singh Bajwa, president Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee.
Seven vehicle thieves arrested, 12 two-wheelers recovered
Ludhiana, April 2
With the arrest of seven persons, the city police today claimed to have busted a gang of vehicle thieves. The police, reportedly, recovered 12 stolen two-wheelers from their possession.
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Not even a single candidate turned up for filing nominations at the district election office today.
