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Teachers to court arrest on Sept 5
Amritsar, August 24
The Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU) plans to hold a mass protest rally on Teachers’ Day. Members have also decided to court arrest at Chandigarh to protest against the non-fulfilment of their long-pending demands.
Rakhi razzmatazz: It’s all smiles for traders
Amritsar, August 24
With a few days left for Rakshabandhan, the markets are brimming with customers purchasing various items to make the occasion special.
Not only the customers are buying stuff for Raksha Bandhan but also other coming festivals of “Tikka” and “Navratras”.
In a bid to lure the customers, the departmental stores, jewellery showrooms, garments shops and other fancy stuff outlets have out up sales with discounts running up to 60 per cent.
Sisters search for the finest thread for their brothers. Photo: Rajiv Sharma |
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Adulations for GNDU on winning MAKA trophy
Amritsar, August 24
Senators, syndics, principals of the various affiliated colleges, office-bearers of teaching, non-teaching and officers’ associations of Guru Nanak Dev University and prominent citizens of Punjab have lauded the university for winning inter-varsity sports award, “Maulana Abul Kalam Azad trophy” for the 20th time.
Among others, Dr Balwant Singh, Dr Baljit Kaur, Dr Grunam Singh, Dr H.S. Bedi, Jalandhar Doaba College principal
R.P. Bharadwaj, Jandiala (Jalandhar) GGS College principal Geeta Vohra, Pathankot SRAPAB College principal
S.K. Sood and syndics congratulated vice-chancellor Jai Rup Singh on winning the inter-varsity sports trophy for the record 20th time.
Talk on role of youth in nation building
Amritsar, August 24
DAV College managing committee secretary J.K. Kapoor addressed students of PG Department of Commerce and Business Administration at the BBK DAV College for Women. Speaking on the occasion, he called on students to work hard to meet global challenges faced by the country. He said the youth must strive for excellence and be motivated.
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A BSF jawan verifies documents of a foreign national at Wagah
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Book Review
A spiritual journey to the Golden Temple
Amritsar, August 24
A book titled ‘A Spiritual Sanctuary of Humanity -- Sri Harimandar Sahib’ by Rupinder Khullar and Roop Singh gives a vivid description of the Golden Temple, with some rare pictures complementing the text in Punjabi, which has its English translation running alongside.
More global flights from Amritsar on anvil
Amritsar, August 24
Recording impressive revenue from its Amritsar operations, the Air-India plans to introduce more flights from the city connecting various destinations across the globe.
Adopt latest techniques for research: Dr Dhillon
Amritsar, August 24
“Universities and colleges should adopt the latest techniques and modern tools for research in academic disciplines,” said Dr B.S.
Dhillon, director research, Guru Nanak Dev University at a function organised at University Library on live presentation of e-books and navigational tools. Dr Dhillon said, “In the western countries libraries are used as a great source for research. Similarly, we should try to make use libraries as a resource.”
Anti Terrorist Front backs SSP
Amritsar, August 24
Describing SSP Kunwar Vijay Pratap as an honest officer, the Punjab Anti Terrorist Front on Friday said allegations levelled against him by the district secretary of the CPI Amarjit Singh Asal were baseless.
Meet to improve civil, police, military ties
Amritsar, August 24
In a bid to improve the ties between the civil, police and military, a conference was held here recently at the local cantonment to discuss various issues relating to the three establishments.
‘Run for Fun’ marks AWWA raising day
Amritsar, August 24
An AWWA week was celebrated by Panther AWWA from August 17 to 23 to commemorate the 28th raising day of
AWWA. Activities commenced with a “run for fun” held on August 17 and concluded on August 23 with the “lady of the year” competition. “Bindi”, “mehndi”, gift wrapping, traditional dress and quiz competitions were also held. Participants took active part in the skit competition on the theme of widow remarriage.
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