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Members of the Government School Sikhya Bachao
Manch, Punjab, organised a dharna in front of the office of deputy commissioner in protest against the election duties given to them in far-flung areas. The members demanded that teachers should be exempted from any non-education duties Sital Singh, convener, addressed the gathering.
— Tribune photo by Pawan Sharma |
City lad secures 84th rank in civil services
Jalandhar, May 20
Willpower and passion are the only keys to crack civil services and once you get this no one can stop you. This was expressed by 27-year-old Ramandeep Chaudhary who made city proud by securing 84th rank in the civil services in his first attempt.
Virus hits muskmelon crop in Kapurthala
Kapurthala, May 20
Farmers in Kapurthala district are facing heavy losses as an outbreak of viral disease has led to a large-scale damage to the muskmelon crop. Kapurthala is one of the largest producers of muskmelon in the state.
Dining Den
Variety is essence of this food station
Jalandhar, May 20
So if you are looking for variety food and that too under one roof, then perhaps Food Bazaar is one of the most sought-after option. A name famous for its mouth-watering vegetarian cuisines, the eating joint is popular for its appetising “Jammu ki
puri, Meerut special muter kulcha, honey chilli gobi, cheese chilly and a long list of other recipes as well.
Residents savour delicacies at Food Bazaar.
— Photo by S.S. Chopra
Young World
Talent unplugged at Utkarsh
Jalandhar, May 20
A two-day cultural-cum-academic festival, “Utkarsh”, was organised by the electronic and communication department of Lovely Professional University. The festival showcased the students’ best in various competitions.
Students recite a bhajan
during the annual day function of Innocent
Hearts School in Jalandhar. |
Scintillating dance performances were the highlight of the 11th anniversary function of a local dance school. |
Futile ‘foreign race’
People, especially Doabites, have a strong urge of going abroad. The trend has increased multi-forth. There seems to be no end to the “tashan” - youngsters are trying to encapsulate their lives with. The deepest desire to go abroad compels them to go to any extend like selling of property, fields, farms, shops, houses, household goods, etc. Even if they’ve nothing to put on stake, they take loans for the specific purpose but the results sometimes get disastrous too.
Biz Buzz
Bowling machine enthralls cricket aficionados
Jalandhar, May 20
Spice Telecom has brought to the people of Punjab, a fun-filled chance to experience real cricket in Jalandhar.
Now, an exclusive directory for farmers
Jalandhar, May 20
Former President Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam launched the country’s first farmer's directory is at his residence today.
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