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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Ludhiana</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Punjab cashes in on international trade and investment tie-ups</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/punjab-cashes-in-on-international-trade-and-investment-tie-ups-246850/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:36:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA/ AMRITSAR - Today&#8217;s business  environment in  the country is favourable for both trade and investment,  and Punjab  is cashing in on this opportunity  through  international tie-ups and trade shows.

Tajikistan&#8217;s  Ambassador in India, Saidbed Saidov was  in  Punjab recently  to take part in deliberations on .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/punjab-cashes-in-on-international-trade-and-investment-tie-ups-246850/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Punjab cashes in on international trade and investment tie-ups</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Advani says BJP enjoys immense support</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/advani-says-bjp-enjoys-immense-support-246721/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:34:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Bharatiya Janata  Party  (BJP)  senior leader  L.K  Advani has said that his party  continued  to  enjoy immense support across the country, despite a change of guard.

Reacting  on the developments in the BJP over the last couple  of days, Advani said the BJP would ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/advani-says-bjp-enjoys-immense-support-246721/">Advani says BJP enjoys immense support</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrant labour contributing to Punjab&#8217;s prosperity</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labour-contributing-to-punjabs-prosperity-244234/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:22:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Ludhiana, Dec 14(ANI): Rapid urbanisation and  industrialization in the 21st century has propelled a massive rural urban migration and  labour  mobility,  and Punjab, which is  among  the  fastest growing  economies,  has  become an epicentre  for  the  migrants looking for better job prospects.

The ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labour-contributing-to-punjabs-prosperity-244234/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Migrant labour contributing to Punjab&#8217;s prosperity</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Situation under control in Ludhiana, administration lifts curfew</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - After three days of violent protests  by radical  Sikh  outfits, the situation is under control  here  and returning  to  its usual, after the  administration  relaxed  the curfew that had been imposed in the region.

The  radical Sikh outfits were protesting against the arrival ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/situation-under-control-in-ludhiana-administration-lifts-curfew-241438/">Situation under control in Ludhiana, administration lifts curfew</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrant labourers flee Ludhiana</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labourers-flee-ludhiana-241309/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:35:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA/PATNA - Following the failure of the state police to provide them with security after ethnic clashes, the skilled and unskilled migrant workers from other parts of India were seen leaving Ludhiana.

Certain untoward incidents led to over hundreds of labourers blocking the highway and burning of vehicles last week.
This outburst by the migrant workers, who .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labourers-flee-ludhiana-241309/" title="Migrant labourers flee Ludhiana">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Biker gang beaten up near Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Five miscreants, allegedly belonging to a biker  gang,  were  thrashed by a furious mob  near  Ludhiana  on Sunday.

The injured have been admitted to a local hospital.
&#8220;For last few days bikers were troubling the people in the  area.  Today  also they were disturbing the villagers. .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/biker-gang-beaten-up-near-ludhiana-240847/">Biker gang beaten up near Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrants attack youth in Punjab town, five injured</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrants-attack-youth-in-punjab-town-five-injured-240683/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Punjab&#8217;s industrial hub of Ludhiana had some more moments of tension Sunday evening when edgy migrants residing here cornered a few motorcycle-borne youth and left them injured after thrashing them, police said. 

Police officials said that the migrants, who caught the youth in Dhandhari area here, thought that they were from the bikers&#8217; ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrants-attack-youth-in-punjab-town-five-injured-240683/">Migrants attack youth in Punjab town, five injured</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Curfew enforced in Ludhiana following violent protests</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/curfew-enforced-in-ludhiana-following-violent-protests-240671/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Authorities imposed curfew in Ludhiana on Sunday following violence by a large number of Sikhs protesting the holding of a public discourse by Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan leader Ashutosh Maharaj.

Earlier on Saturday, Sikh organizations had taken to streets to protest against the holding of a public discourse by Ashutosh Maharaj, who has not .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/curfew-enforced-in-ludhiana-following-violent-protests-240671/">Curfew enforced in Ludhiana following violent protests</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Curfew on in Ludhiana, no incident on Sunday</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/curfew-on-in-ludhiana-no-incident-on-sunday-240604/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:11:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Sealed from the rest of the state by a heavy police presence, Ludhiana, Punjab&#8217;s largest city and a major industrial hub, remained tense Sunday as curfew continued in most parts of the city after two days of violence.

With radical Sikh organisations led by Damdami Taksal calling for a Ludhiana bandh or shutdown Sunday ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/curfew-on-in-ludhiana-no-incident-on-sunday-240604/">Original article on  : Curfew on in Ludhiana, no incident on Sunday</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana tense as curfew continues</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Ludhiana, Punjab&#8217;s largest city and a major industrial hub, continued to remain tense Sunday morning as curfew continued in most parts of the city following two days of violence Friday and Saturday in different parts.

With radical Sikh organizations led by Damdami Taksal calling for a Ludhiana &#8216;bandh&#8217; (shutdown) Sunday and continuing with their ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-tense-as-curfew-continues-240508/">Read : Ludhiana tense as curfew continues</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Curfew imposed in most parts of Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:41:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Curfew was imposed in most parts of Ludhiana late Saturday evening following the continuous violence since Thursday in this industrial city of Punjab, officials said.

Curfew was imposed in nine areas of Ludhiana - divisions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, Simlapuri, Focal point and Sahnewal - following the widespread violence Friday and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/curfew-imposed-in-most-parts-of-ludhiana-240438/" title="Curfew imposed in most parts of Ludhiana">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Punjab orders probe into Ludhiana violence, 1 dead (Roundup)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:39:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - The Punjab government Saturday evening ordered a magisterial probe into violent incidents in this industrial city that left one person dead and over 15 injured in a clash between police and Sikh protesters who tried to disrupt a religious conference of controversial sect leader Ashutosh Maharaj.

Police fired in the air and lobbed teargas ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/punjab-orders-probe-into-ludhiana-violence-1-dead-roundup-240408/" title="Punjab orders probe into Ludhiana violence, 1 dead (Roundup)">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana: One killed and 12 injured in protest against Ashutosh Maharaj&#8217;s visit</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:59:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - One man was killed and twelve others were injured, when the police opened fire at the members of the protesting Sikh organisations. The protestors were pelting stones at the police.

The members of several Sikh outfits took to the streets here today, protesting against the arrival of a controversial religious leader Ashutosh Maharaj, who .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-one-killed-and-12-injured-in-protest-against-ashutosh-maharajs-visit-240381/">Original source &nbsp;: Ludhiana: One killed and 12 injured in protest against Ashutosh Maharaj&#8217;s visit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sikh organisations protest against Ashutosh Maharaj&#8217;s visit</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/sikh-organisations-protest-against-ashutosh-maharajs-visit-240347/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:59:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - The members of several Sikh outfits  took to  the streets here today, protesting against the arrival  of  a controversial  religious  leader Ashutosh Maharaj,  who  has  not found favour with the Sikh groups for allegedly preaching against their religion.

Swami  Ashutosh  Maharaj, who heads .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sikh-organisations-protest-against-ashutosh-maharajs-visit-240347/">Source article &nbsp;: Sikh organisations protest against Ashutosh Maharaj&#8217;s visit</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>One killed in Sikhs&#8217; protest in Ludhiana (Second Lead)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 09:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - One person was killed and 15 were injured Saturday in a clash between the police and Sikh protesters who tried to disrupt a religious conference of controversial sect leader Ashutosh Maharaj in this largest city of Punjab.

Police fired in the air and lobbed tear gas on Sikh protesters who tried to attack the .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/one-killed-in-sikhs-protest-in-ludhiana-second-lead-240333/">One killed in Sikhs&#8217; protest in Ludhiana (Second Lead)</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sikh groups protest religious meet, police open fire</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Police in this largest city of Punjab opened fire and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse Sikh protesters who tried to disrupt a religious conference of a controversial sect leader. 

At least 10 people were injured in the clash between the police and the protesters in the Miller Ganj area of this industrial .... Original source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sikh-groups-protest-religious-meet-police-open-fire-240266/">Sikh groups protest religious meet, police open fire</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police in Ludhiana fire in air to quell protesters</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:29:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Police in this largest city of Punjab fired in the air and lobbed tear gas on Sikh protesters who tried to disrupt a religious conference of controversial sect leader Ashutosh Maharaj here Saturday.

At least 10 vehicles, including of the police, were damaged by the protesters on the Ludhiana-Chandigarh road.	 	
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		<title>Ludhiana calm after violent day</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:41:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Curfew was relaxed in parts of this Punjab city as the situation remained calm Saturday, a day after hundreds of migrants went on the rampage, burning vehicles, blocking a national highway and rail tracks to protest police inaction against a gang of bikers looting them for the past few months. 

The district administration ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-calm-after-violent-day-240191/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Ludhiana calm after violent day</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana tense after migrants go on rampage (Second Lead)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Curfew was imposed in parts of this Punjab city Friday after hundreds of migrants went on the rampage in the morning, burning vehicles and blocking a national highway and railway tracks to protest police inaction against a gang of bikers looting them for the past few months. 

Tension continued to prevail in the ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-tense-after-migrants-go-on-rampage-second-lead-239976/">Ludhiana tense after migrants go on rampage (Second Lead)</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Angry labourers block highway, burn vehicles in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:08:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA -  Hundreds  of  labourers  blocked  the Ludhiana-Ambala highway and burnt vehicles here today.

Angered  by the police&#8217;s refusal to register the complaint  of  a labourer  who  was robbed by a gang of snatchers,  the  labourers burnt cars and trucks, and even pelted the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/angry-labourers-block-highway-burn-vehicles-in-ludhiana-239874/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Angry labourers block highway, burn vehicles in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrants go on rampage in parts of Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:56:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Curfew was imposed in parts of this Punjab city as hundreds of migrants went on a rampage Friday morning, burning several vehicles and blocking the 

highway and railway tracks to protest police inaction against an alleged gang of bikers looting them for the past few months.	 	
Curfew was imposed in five areas of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrants-go-on-rampage-in-parts-of-ludhiana-239869/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Migrants go on rampage in parts of Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrants on rampage in Ludhiana, block national highway</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:58:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Curfew has been imposed in parts of Ludhiana as hundreds of migrants went on a rampage in this industrial city of Punjab Friday morning, burning several vehicles and blocking the Ludhiana-Delhi National Highway No.1 (NH-1) to protest Punjab police inaction despite them being looted repeatedly. 

Curfew was imposed in five areas of Ludhiana ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrants-on-rampage-in-ludhiana-block-national-highway-239811/">Migrants on rampage in Ludhiana, block national highway</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Cocaine worth Rs.10 crore recovered in Punjab</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 04:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - High quality cocaine worth Rs.10 crore (Rs.100 million) in the international market was recovered by the Punjab police at Sahnewal town, 15 km from here, police said Saturday.

The 1-kg drug haul was made from a man and a woman, both belonging to Haryana, while they were travelling in a bus from the neighbouring ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/cocaine-worth-rs10-crore-recovered-in-punjab-236805/">Original article on  : Cocaine worth Rs.10 crore recovered in Punjab</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police  seize one kilo cocaine worth 100 million rupees  from  a couple in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:36:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA -  Punjab Police  seized  at  least  one kilogram  of  cocaine  worth 100  million  rupees  from  Sahnewal village in Ludhiana district of Punjab state on Friday  (November 27).

Acting  on a tip-off, the sleuths of Punjab Police  nabbed  Seema Devi .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-seize-one-kilo-cocaine-worth-100-million-rupees-from-a-couple-in-ludhiana-236634/">Source article &nbsp;: Police  seize one kilo cocaine worth 100 million rupees  from  a couple in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana Police seize three kilograms of heroin</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:20:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Police in Ludhiana have recovered three and a half kilograms of heroin from a fruit consignment.

The high-grade heroin being in valued at around 3.8 million dollars and was found in a consignment of pomegranate from Afghanistan.
Ludhiana Senior Superintendent of Police Sukhchain Singh Gill said :  &#8220;They (the owners of Manjit Fruit Store) .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-police-seize-three-kilograms-of-heroin-234247/">Source article &nbsp;: Ludhiana Police seize three kilograms of heroin</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Trader finds heroin in pomegranate consignment</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:57:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - It was a big surprise for a businessman based in this Punjab city Saturday when he found packets of contraband mixed with a consignment of goods from New Delhi.

According to police, a local businessman contacted authorities after finding packets of heroin along with imported pomegranates. 	 	
District police chief Sukhchain Singh Gill told ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/trader-finds-heroin-in-pomegranate-consignment-234125/" title="Trader finds heroin in pomegranate consignment">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Sikhi&#8217;- Sikh way of life promoted in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:44:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA -  A  unique  nation-wide  initiative  is underway  to motivate the youth towards &#8216;Sikhi&#8217;, a way  of  life, which is based on the spiritual wisdom of Guru Granth Sahib.

Following  the  initiative, Gurudwara Singh Sabha Model  Town  in Ludhiana   was  decked ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sikhi-sikh-way-of-life-promoted-in-ludhiana-230593/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : &#8216;Sikhi&#8217;- Sikh way of life promoted in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Banana farming gaining popularity in Punjab</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA -  Diversification is  the  buzzword  for progressive farmers in Punjab, and banana farming, which  started in  2006,  is now emerging as a &#8216;viable&#8217; and  alternate  form  of farming in the State.

Banana  farming has become popular among Punjabi  farmers,  while many private .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/banana-farming-gaining-popularity-in-punjab-230590/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Banana farming gaining popularity in Punjab</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>House sparrows facing extinction in Punjab</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Ornithologists and forest officers in Punjab have expressed concern over the dwindling population of some popular birds, including the house sparrow.

Disappearance of the common house sparrow from the urban areas is not something new.
A few years ago, it rang quite some alarm bells in London when the population of sparrows fell by up  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/house-sparrows-facing-extinction-in-punjab-229918/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>People can adopt wild animals in Punjab zoos</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - People in Punjab can now  adopt  wild animals  and  birds  in  major  zoos  of  the  state  after   the introduction of a new government scheme.

Under  the Animal Adoption Scheme, a person can adopt  an  animal from  the .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/people-can-adopt-wild-animals-in-punjab-zoos-225893/">Original article &nbsp;: People can adopt wild animals in Punjab zoos</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sikh  student federation launches Bhindranwale sticker drive  in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Activists of Sikh  student  federation here  on  Monday released posters and stickers of  Jarnail  Singh Bhindranwale, the main architect of militancy in Punjab,  calling him a &#8220;saint.&#8221;

Protestors took to roads on Monday to paste his 100,000  stickers at various places including vehicles and walls.
&#8220;Earlier,  ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sikh-student-federation-launches-bhindranwale-sticker-drive-in-ludhiana-223307/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Sikh  student federation launches Bhindranwale sticker drive  in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Protestors stall Amritsar Shatabdi near Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - The Swaran Shatabdi from Amritsar to Delhi was stopped near Ludhiana by 1984 riot victims on Friday morning.

The protestors have blocked rail tracks at many places.
The protests have been held in many places since last weekend, which marked 25 years of the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and the anti-Sikh riots ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/protestors-stall-amritsar-shatabdi-near-ludhiana-220140/">Protestors stall Amritsar Shatabdi near Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Protesters block train traffic in Punjab</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:04:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Rail traffic on the busy Amritsar-New Delhi section was severely affected Friday morning as protesters, who are seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, stopped trains at various places. Hundreds of railway passengers were stranded.

Railway authorities had to stop over half a dozen trains at Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana after ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/protesters-block-train-traffic-in-punjab-220053/" title="Protesters block train traffic in Punjab">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Protesters stop Amritsar-Delhi Shatabdi Express in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:36:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - The Amritsar-New Delhi Swarn Shatabdi was stopped by protesters, who are seeking justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, at the Ludhiana railway station Friday morning, officials said. 

The train, which left Amritsar station early Friday, was stranded at the Ludhiana station with over 600 Delhi-bound passengers, police officials said.	 	
Police ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/protesters-stop-amritsar-delhi-shatabdi-express-in-ludhiana-219956/">Read : Protesters stop Amritsar-Delhi Shatabdi Express in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ikea names Punjab towel-maker as best supplier</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/ikea-names-punjab-towel-maker-as-best-supplier-217240/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:14:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Punjab-based towel manufacturer Abhishek Industries Ltd (AIL) has won the best supplier award from European retail chain Ikea.

AIL has been chosen as the best supplier for the trade area in South Asia, company officials said Wednesday.	 	
&#8220;It is a great honour for us. Customer satisfaction is an inherent value of our organisation and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ikea-names-punjab-towel-maker-as-best-supplier-217240/">Read more : Ikea names Punjab towel-maker as best supplier</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana hosts Mr. India 2009 body building competition</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:35:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Body builders from across the country participated in Mr. India 2009 body building competition held at Ludhiana.

Body builders came on stage one by one and displayed their physique while inspirational tunes were played in the background.
&#8220;I would ask all to stay fit. This is a good way to get rid of all diseases. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-hosts-mr-india-2009-body-building-competition-214339/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Ludhiana hosts Mr. India 2009 body building competition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Self-help groups transforming women&#8217;s life in rural Punjab</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - The Punjab Agricultural University has established self-help groups for women in the State to help them become self-reliant.

For Amit Jethi of Ludhiana, making soft toys and paintings used to be a hobby. Since she became a member of a women&#8217;s self-help group, it has become her profession.  Every month she earns between .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/self-help-groups-transforming-womens-life-in-rural-punjab-207079/">Self-help groups transforming women&#8217;s life in rural Punjab</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>German artistes win hearts in Punjab</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Known for its rich culture and folklore, over the years Punjab has also contributed towards developing cultural ties with countries around the world.

Recently, students from Germany visited Punjab and showcased their culture and folk traditions.
Bagpipe tunes of German artiste Falk Paulet, heading the troupe of folk artistes. left the Punjabi students spellbound as .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/german-artistes-win-hearts-in-punjab-205899/">Original article &nbsp;: German artistes win hearts in Punjab</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana youth festival provides platform to showcase talent</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:56:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Students of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Ludhiana recently displayed their talent in a youth festival, which helped the students develop self-esteem and confidence.

The show, organized for the first time in the university, also helped in personality development and broadening their horizons.
The three-day event gave exposure to talented folk .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-youth-festival-provides-platform-to-showcase-talent-203615/" title="Ludhiana youth festival provides platform to showcase talent">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Arunachal Pradesh is integral part of India: Bardhan</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - CPI General Secretary A B Bardhan on Wednesday rubbished the Chinese claim over Arunachal Pradesh, saying the state will always remain an integral part of India.

&#8220;Arunachal Pradesh is ours. There are no two ways about it. Everyone knows that India-China border dialogue is going on. There should be discussion on it. It can ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/arunachal-pradesh-is-integral-part-of-india-bardhan-202207/">Arunachal Pradesh is integral part of India: Bardhan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Punjab&#8217;s Tarksheel society works against superstition</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:42:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Even as modern technology and science has motivated people to think rationally in life, there are a lot of  people who are trapped in the whirlpool of  superstition  and fake &#8216;miracle&#8217; claims of rogues.

Punjab&#8217;s Tarksheel society of people devoted to promote  rational behaviour  has  dedicated  itself .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/punjabs-tarksheel-society-works-against-superstition-200573/">Punjab&#8217;s Tarksheel society works against superstition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>BT brinjal technology is safe, says Dr. Gosal of Punjab Agriculture University</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:30:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Contrary to apprehensions of  voluntary organisations over the ill effects of Bt technology for brinjals, a distinguished professor with the Punjab Agriculture  University (PAU) has said that genetically modified brinjal (Bt brinjal)  is not harmful and added that it&#8217;s a safe technology.

Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Additional Director Research  Agriculture .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/bt-brinjal-technology-is-safe-says-dr-gosal-of-punjab-agriculture-university-200548/">BT brinjal technology is safe, says Dr. Gosal of Punjab Agriculture University</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>German and Indian artistes enthrall people in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:30:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - German and Indian  artistes  enthralled people  at a function held Ludhiana city to commemorate 10  years of the Punjab Cultural Promotion Council (PCPC).

The objective was to explore folkloric traditions and enhance  an interaction between Indian and German artistes.
The artistes that included young students from different  schools and .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/german-and-indian-artistes-enthrall-people-in-ludhiana-199333/">Original article &nbsp;: German and Indian artistes enthrall people in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Govind Godhan takes up the task of educating beggars in Ludhiana</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/govind-godhan-takes-up-the-task-of-educating-beggars-in-ludhiana-188130/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Govind Godhan, a social  organization  in Punjab,  has  taken up the task of educating beggars  and  making them self-reliant.

Many  poor  families, who are unable to send  their  children  to school,  make them work as street beggars, an act which even  ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/govind-godhan-takes-up-the-task-of-educating-beggars-in-ludhiana-188130/" title="Govind Godhan takes up the task of educating beggars in Ludhiana">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Police foil bid to smuggle hashish, drugs into Punjab jail</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:21:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - A bid to smuggle contraband and intoxicants into the central jail in Punjab&#8217;s Ludhiana district was foiled and one man was arrested, officials said Sunday.

According to police, a man was arrested late Saturday evening while he was trying to smuggle hashish in tins of desi ghee (clarified butter) and around 5,000 intoxicant tablets ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/police-foil-bid-to-smuggle-hashish-drugs-into-punjab-jail-186526/" title="Police foil bid to smuggle hashish, drugs into Punjab jail">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Punjab Police solve one-day-old bank robbery, one held</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Acting swiftly, the Punjab Police have solved a day-old bank robbery in Batala district with the arrest of a state government employee, officials said Sunday. 

District police chief Sukhchain Singh Gill told IANS: &#8220;We have arrested Hem Raj, who is an assistant lineman in PSEB (Punjab State Electricity Board). We have recovered the ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/punjab-police-solve-one-day-old-bank-robbery-one-held-186521/">Original article on  : Punjab Police solve one-day-old bank robbery, one held</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Oil factory raided in Ludhiana</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:43:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Health department officials of Ludhiana raided an oil-manufacturing unit on Saturday, seizing over 60,000 litres of suspected adulterated oil.

Maninder Singh, Chief Medical Officer, health department who  led the  raid, said that they had a suspicion that the factory  named Hansraj  Vidhyasagar had been carrying out this trade for a .... Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/oil-factory-raided-in-ludhiana-179618/">Oil factory raided in Ludhiana</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Hoarded sugar worth Rs.3.4 crore seized in Punjab</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:46:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Over 11,300 quintals of sugar, worth Rs. 3.4 crore, was seized in this Punjab city Sunday as officials targeted hoarders ahead of the festival season.

According to the officials of Food and Supplies Department, three store houses here were sealed Thursday night and over 8,500 quintals sugar was seized from one of them Saturday. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/hoarded-sugar-worth-rs34-crore-seized-in-punjab-173772/">Original source &nbsp;: Hoarded sugar worth Rs.3.4 crore seized in Punjab</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Ludhiana hosts seminar on Sufism</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:09:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA -  Ludhiana recently  played  host  to  a national  seminar  on  Sufism.  This  time,  the  theme  was  the influence of Sufism on modern times.

The Sahitaya Academy of New Delhi and the Punjab Sahitaya Academy organized the seminar.
The seminar also focused on ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/ludhiana-hosts-seminar-on-sufism-173137/">Read : Ludhiana hosts seminar on Sufism</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Rahul Gandhi&#8217;s train ride to austerity (Second Lead)</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/rahul-gandhis-train-ride-to-austerity-second-lead-169073/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:47:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[LUDHIANA - Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Tuesday left Ludhiana as he had come &#8212; by train, joining top leaders of the party enforcing austerity measures amid a drought.  

Gandhi boarded the Swarn Shatabdi Express train for Delhi in an air-conditioned Chair Car instead of the plush Executive Class, a day after his mother ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/rahul-gandhis-train-ride-to-austerity-second-lead-169073/">Read more : Rahul Gandhi&#8217;s train ride to austerity (Second Lead)</a>.]]></description>
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