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Project to assess Ludhiana’s green growth potential
 Ludhiana, April 13
To help it develop a deep understanding of green growth benefits, opportunities and potential of their own economic and urban development, the industrial city of Ludhiana has been selected as one of the 12 project cities that will be assessed for its green-growth potential.
Smoke billows out of a chimney of a factory in Ludhiana.
Ayali, Bittu give public debate a miss
Ludhiana April 13
Two main contestants for the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, Manpreet Singh Ayali from the
SAD-BJP combine and Ravneet Singh Bittu from the Congress, failed to turn up at a debate organised by the Maha Sabha of
Ludhiana, a non-government organisation.
Raman Kumar of the Congress and Harish Rai Dhanda of the SAD during a public debate in Ludhiana on Sunday.
Tribune Photo: Himanshu Mahajan
DEOs shifted to Nabha DIET
Ludhiana April 13
The Principal Secretary (school), Anjali Bhawra, has ordered the transfer of District Education Officer (Secondary ) Parmjeet Kaur and District Education Officer (Primary) Ranjit Singh Malhi.
IT professional takes kite-flying to dizzy heights
 Ludhiana, April 13
An IT professional from Ahmedabad, 37-year-old Mehul Pathak’s passion for kites has earned him recognition globally. Pathak, who started kite-flying as a hobby in 2008, has flown kites with internationally acclaimed kite-flyers in foreign countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Dubai, Australia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
One of the kites flown by Mehul Pathak and his team in Ludhiana on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
PAU panel to probe assault on student
Ludhiana, April 13
A day after five “tipsy” students were booked for attacking an MSc-I student of Punjab Agricultural University, the city police have launched a manhunt to arrest them. Besides, the PAU authorities have formed a disciplinary committee to probe the incident.
ludhiana votes 2014
Choose your candidate wisely
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 13
To sensitise voters about right to vote and ensure maximum participation in the electioneering process,
Ravneet Bittu shares his vision for city
 Ludhiana, April 13
Congress candidate for the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat Ravneet Singh Bittu met industrialists at Aggar Nagar today. Bittu spoke on his vision for the city.
Congress candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu addresses industrialists at Agar Nagar in
Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Cases registered under Defacement Act
Mandi Ahmedgarh, April 13
The police has booked some unknown persons under relevant sections of the Defacement of Public Property Act, 1997, for allegedly defacing the premises of government institutes and private establishments, including shops and houses.
Ayali goes all out to garner support
Ludhiana, April 13
SAD-BJP candidate Manpreet Singh Ayali held nukkad meetings at various places in the city today. He assured residents of providing basic amenities.
Under vigilance: Nomination papers being guarded at the Mini-Secretariat in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan |
Fewer candidates this elections
Ludhiana, April 13
This year, the number of candidates contesting the Lok Sabha elections has gone down.
Twenty-two candidates are in the fray. Of them, 10 are Independent candidates while in the 2009 elections, there were 30 candidates. Of them 19 were Independents.
Reporters Diary
A flowery treat for Bittu
All the candidates contesting the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections are leaving no stone unturned to reach out to the people. They are campaigning door to door to reach out to maximum number of people.
Students usher in New Year
 Ludhiana, April 13
Baisakhi, the harvest festival that also signifies the beginning of a new year, was celebrated in various city-based schools.
Students don traditional attire to celebrate Baisakhi at Spring Dale Public School in Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Fire brigade needs upgrade
 Ludhiana, April 13
The fire brigade is one of the most neglected department's of the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation.
Forty-two firemen, eight drivers, four leading firemen, four sub-fire officers, one fire station officer and one Assistant Divisional Fire Officer cater to the population of more than16
lakh.
There are only 60 firefighters for a population of over 16 lakh in Ludhiana. A file photo
INIFD students put their best design forward
 Ludhiana, April 13
Students of the Inter National Institute of Fashion Design were at their creative best at the exhibition “Art Beat 2014”.
Designer items on display at the INIFD in Ludhiana on Sunday. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
Parents continue hunger strike
Ludhiana, April 13
A body of parents whose children are studying in some city-based private schools continued their chain hunger strike for the second day at Jagraon Bridge. The parents want the district administration to take action against those schools that are not following the Right to Education Act and are flouting the Central Board of Secondary Education rules.
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Faculty development programme
 Ludhiana: The Gulzar Group of Institutes organised a faculty development programme on its campus. Around 200 faculty members attended the lecture delivered by soft skills trainer Ramesh
Sood.
The final-year batch of Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology has a gala time at the farewell party in Ludhiana. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Sanjeev Kaushik Cricket Tournament
Jawahar Coaching Centre win by eight runs, enter final
Ludhiana, April 13
Jawahar Coaching Centre, Jalandhar, overpowered Saraswati Modern Senior Secondary School,
Ludhiana, by eight runs to have a face-off with SDP Coaching Centre that got the better of Channi Coaching Centre by three runs in the eighth Sanjeev Kaushik Cricket Tournament for Boys (U-16) at Baran Hara ground on Hambran Road.
16 players shortlisted for PCA academy
Ludhiana, April 13
The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) finalised the list of 16 talented and upcoming cricketers aged between 12 and 14 for its Non-Residential Academy being run by the Ludhiana District Cricket Association
(LDCA) at Arya College ground.
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