200 unauthorised X-ray centres running in city
Health department has no records 
Amritsar, November 21
Nearly 200 X-rays centres are reportedly operating in the holy city. A majority of these are running without any necessary safety measures issued by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai. But astonishingly the health department does not have any record pertaining to these centres.

150 companies to showcase products
Amritsar, November 21
Preparations for organising a five-day international trade fair to be held in December are going on a war footing in the Ranjit Avenue area here as more than 150 foreign companies have already enrolled themselves for participation in the fair to exhibit their products.

Nukers rule the Vallah mandi fair
Amritsar, November 21
The animal fair championship being held at Vallah mandi continues to draw large crowds from not only the rural areas of the border districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Gurdaspur and Ferozepore but also from the holy city and main towns of the area. The main attraction for the people are the horses of the Nuker breed which cost around Rs 12 to 14 lakh each.

A proud owner with his Nuker breed horse during an animal fair at Vallah mandi on Friday. A Tribune photograph

Socialism the answer to crisis: Pasla
Rayya, November 21
A massive rally was organised by the Dehati Mazdoor Sabha (DMS) here today to intensify its struggle against unemployment, socio-economic disparity and price rise.

Walking down the heritage lanes of holy city 
Amritsar, November 21
To sensitise the people and the administration about the rich cultural and architectural heritage of this ancient city, INTACH today organised a “heritage walk” which started from Jallianwala Bagh.




Students participate in a heritage walk organised by INTACH in Amritsar on Friday. Photo: Vishal Kumar

Seminar on recent trends in science and technology
Amritsar, November 21
The word Nanotechnology was first used in 1747 by Narlo Taniguchi, a Japanese scientist of Tokyo Science University and within a short span this technology changed the look of the world.

Engineer does city proud 
Amritsar, November 21 Amritsar-born Dr Kuldip Singh Rattan has made the city proud as he has been awarded with the "Frederick A. White distinguished professor of professional service award" by Wright State University, USA.

5,000 young artistes to exhibit their talent
Amritsar, November 21
The 14th National Youth Festival would be organised here from January 12 under the aegis of the Punjab government in collaboration with the government of India.

Playing different tunes
"The music has an infinity of extension while theatre offers scope for endless improvisations on stage and both being high and exalted remain close to my heart," claims the Jammu based young thespian and music maestro, Sanjeev Gupta. Rightfully honoured with the coveted National Sangeet Natak Akademy's Ustad Bismillah Khan Puruskar-2007 for excellence in theatre direction, Sanjeev is in city as a guest of Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademy for a presentation as music director of Natrang at the ongoing Chandigarh Theatre Fest.

Insurance employees hold demo
Amritsar, November 21
On the call given by the joint action committee of all trade unions of the insurance sector, the employees of four public sector general insurance companies held a demonstration here today.