Army’s action flayed: Durgiana Temple Management Committee has flayed the alleged high handedness of Army authorities for indulging in demolition of some part of the Bhoriwala Gowshala near the Army unit on Thursday. Several Hindu organisations protested on Friday against the Army’s action. However, the Army authorities said the gowshala owners were attempting to encroach Army territory.Bathinda
Plea to retain ESI dispensary: The District INTUC Council has protested against the shifting of an ESI dispensary from the city. In a press statement released here, the council said the city had turned into an industrial destination and thousands of workers were employed in different units, including the thermal plant, NFL and milk plant.
HOSHIARPUR
Mishap victim dies: Avtar Singh, son of Charan Singh of Haveli, succumbed to injuries at the local Civil Hospital on Friday. He was injured when an unknown vehicle hit his motor cycle (PB-07-5383) near Bahowal on Thursday.
Inaugurated: Mr D.K. Tiwari, Deputy Commissioner, Hoshiarpur, inaugurated Red Cross Fair, organised by the Hospital Welfare Section, at local Green View Park here on Saturday. As many as 14 stalls were installed at the fair. Ms Urvashi Tiwari, Chairperson of the Hospital Welfare Section said the fair was organised to raise the funds for helping the poor and needy persons.
Body found: Body of Harbhajan Singh of Kanthan village was found in a nullah at Dasuya on Friday. According to police sources, Harbhajan Singh was a habitual drinker and on the night of November 29, he left from his working place to home. Since then, he was found missing. Sources said he fell down in the nullah under the influence of liquor.
NAWANSHAHR
Blood donation camp: The NSS unit of local government Senior Secondary School in collaboration with the Blood Donors Council (BDC) organised a voluntary blood donation camp here on Friday. Mr Rajinder Singh, an NRI, inaugurated the camp, where as many as 60 units of blood were collected. Mr Gurmail Singh Sahlon, District Education Officer, Mr Iqbal Singh, Principal, Mr Pushap Raj Kalia and Mr Parvesh Kumar, BDC office-bearers, among others also blessed the students, who contributed towards this noble cause.
Painting contest: The local D.A.N. College of Education for Women organised a spot painting and slogan writing competitions on AIDS. Vibha Mishra, Suchi Narang, Karamjit Kaur, Rajni, Balbir Kaur and Poonam got the first three positions in spot painting and slogan writing competitions, respectively, Mr Prem Bhardwaj, president, Arya Samaj, presided over the function.
