Cultural Ties
Theatre artistes lament blockage of Pak TV channels in India
Amritsar, June 24
During a theatre workshop organised by Manch Rangmanch in collaboration with the National School of Drama and Punarjyot at Spring Dale Senior School here, young theatre artistes from Pakistan strongly advocated the building up of lasting cultural ties between India and Pakistan as they enjoyed the same traditional ethos.

Pakistani and Indian artistes participate in a theatre workshop being organised by Manch Rangmanch in collaboration with the National School of Drama and Punarjyot in Amritsar. — Photo by Vishal Kumar

They are smiling despite all odds
Amritsar, June 24
They have no grudge against their parents who abandoned them at the time of their birth or the nature which made them special. These conjoined twins in the Pingalwara orphanage are happy with what destiny has in store for them. Sohna and Mohna have common vital organs and lower limbs which cannot be separated surgically. This five-year-old duo has kept the Pingalwara officials on their toes from the day they entered the orphanage. They love to play and chirp making their presence important for the place.
                                        Conjoined twins Sohna and Mohna

Ramp encroachment: Residents resent inaction
Amritsar, June 24
The blatant construction of ramps, stretching from 4 to 6 feet, on city roads has not only created obstacles in the smooth movement of traffic but has also reduced the width of the road.

‘Waar Parriwar’ finalists rock Amritsar for votes
Amritsar, June 24
Trying to allure city residents for voting in their favour, the three finalist families of the musical reality show “Waar Parriwar” performed in Amritsar recently.

Campus Buzz
GND varsity introduces new PG courses
Amritsar, June 24
Guru Nanak Dev University has decided to introduce postgraduate courses in M.Tech (textile chemistry), MBA (hons) financial services, MBA (hons) marketing and retail management, MCA (software systems), master of planning (infrastructure), master of sports physiotherapy (hons) and B.Tech (electronic communication systems).

21 recovered motorcycles restored to owners
Amritsar, June 24
The local police has restored 21 vehicles to their owners after it recovered 31 vehicles from a four-member gang of auto-lifters nabbed on May 3. Those arrested were Satnam Singh, alias Satta, of Sudhar village, Hardev Singh of Davinder Nagar, Sarabjit Singh of Kairon and Jagjit Singh of Gali Suraj Wali.

‘War of DJs’ rocks holy city
Amritsar, June 24
BIG 92.7 FM organised a “King of the DJs” competition to celebrate World Music Day. The best DJs of the region came together to a common platform and played techno, trance, Punjabi hip-hop and Hindi numbers to enthral the audience.