Amritsar
Man commits suicide:Amrik Singh (70), a resident of Gali Desa Singh of Kot Khalsa area, committed suicide by jumping before a train at railway crossing number 21 here today. The incident took place about 10.00 am. It is learnt that Amrik was mentally upset with his family circumstances. Gurdial Singh, in charge, Government Railway Police, confirmed Amrik’s mental condition. His wife died a long time back. He was living with three sons. A case has been registered in this regard.

BATHINDA
Students sensitised to AIDS: HIV/AIDS awareness workshop was held on Saturday in Bhai Asa Singh Girls College, Goniana in which faculty members and 400 students participated. Issues concerning life skills, female fotecide, environment, drugs and parenting were also shared. Head, Bhai Jagta Tikana Ji, Bhai Kahan Singh Maharaj blessed Narinder Kumar, community AIDS educator for his efforts made to spread awareness about the disease amongst the community, especially among the youth.

CHANDIGARH 
SAD spokesmen : SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal has nominated two party leaders as spokesmen to disseminate information about policies and programmes of the party. MP Naresh Gujral will look after the Delhi area. Harish Rai Dhanda, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, has also been nominated as spokesman of the party for the state.

Ludhiana
Cyclist crushed to death:An unidentified cyclist was crushed to death by an over speeding car near Dana Mandi late last night. The victim appeared to be in his mid- 30s and was heading towards Jalandhar bypass when he was hit by a car. According the eyewitness, the car hit at the rear end of the vehicle due to which the cyclist fell on the road. In no time the car ran over the cyclist, killing the victim on the spot. A case was registered.