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GRP arrests accused in suicide case
Jalandhar, July 1
The General Railway Police (GRP) succeeded in nabbing the main accused wanted in connection with the suicide of Joginder Singh after seven months. Joginder Singh had committed suicide by jumping before a running train on the Jalandhar-Panthankot rail line at his village Munak Kalan in Tanda of Hoshiarpur district on the intervening night of November 25 and 26 last year.

Siblings revel as their dreams take wings
Jalandhar, July 1
Walking on the dusty lanes of their village, siblings Randhir Singh and Shinder Kaur had no idea of what luck had in store for them until they reached the District Sainik Welfare Office (DSWO) here.

The DSWO became a guiding beacon for Randhir and Shinder

Gloomy weather, gala time
Jalandhar, July 1
The onset of monsoons which has brought hot and humid weather with it is not a concern for city residents. They have found a unique way to beat the heat and that are theme parks. The water parks like Wonderland, TR Enjoy World and Harleen Water Park on the outskirts of the city are the new destinations for residents.

Theme parks in and around the city are  attracting a huge crowd these days. — Photo by S.S. Chopra

Raring To Go

PAP recruits during a passing-out parade held at Punjab Armed Police Training Centre in Jalandhar on Tuesday. During the training period, the recruits were told how to handle field crafts, VIP security, UAC ambush and optical crossing. In addition to this, they were also given lessons in law. Pawan Kumar Uppal, commandant, PAP, read out the training report and advised the jawans to perform their duties with utmost dedication. — Tribune photo by Pawan Sharma

Young World
Summer treat at Eklavya School
Jalandhar, July 1
To hone various skills of the students, Eklavya School is organising a 15-day summer camp in the premises from June 18 to July 2. The camp was attended by children from various schools, including Innocent Heart, Apeejay School, Gurukul, St. Joseph’s Convent School and many more. During the camp, the students participated in various events like dance, basic computer training, art and craft, karate, scouts and guides and sculpture. The camp was free of cost and was open to children from age 2 to 10.

Scooterist dies in head-on crash with car
Jalandhar, July 1
One person died in a head-on collision between a car and a scooter at Malsia, near Shahkot, here on Monday night. According to the police, the car occupant was heading towards Bathinda from Kangna when his vehicle (DL-3AF-0355) collided with a scooter (PB-10V-0919) coming from the opposite direction. 

No Fear Factor

Daredevils present stunts during the passing-out-parade held at the PAP complex in Jalandhar on Tuesday. — Tribune photo by Pawan Sharma