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Row over shrine takes a new turn
Differently-abled Fazilka lad shines in cricket
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Livestock contests from Nov 16
National KVS athletics meet
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Row over shrine takes a new turn
Ferozepur, November 5 Daduwal along with other Sikh organisations and political outfits including the Congress and SAD (Amritsar) had held a demonstration in front of the DC office on Thursday last where he had announced to lay the foundation stone of the new gurdwara building at the same spot where it was brought down. Today, amidst heavy security arrangements, the "Chetna Samagam" was started in the village and later, the " Panj Piaras" laid the foundation stone of the gurdwara. Anumeet Singh Sodhi, son of the Congress legislator from Guruharsahai, Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi, also participated in the ceremony. Bhai Moham Singh of Damdami Taksal appealed to the villagers to extend their cooperation in the construction of the gurdwara. The controversy had erupted after a gurdwara situated on the valuable panchayat land in the village was brought down by some unidentified persons a few weeks ago. Sources said while a section of the village community ostensibly wanted to close the gurdwara as they felt that its sanctity was not being maintained in keeping with the true Sikh traditions, another group was opposed to the move. |
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Differently-abled Fazilka lad shines in cricket
Fazilka, November 5 But the youth from Fazilka displayed courage and determination in the Indian Premier Cricket League (IPCL) that concluded today at Ahmedabad. The son of a vegetable vendor, Neeraj Kumar, represented the India Blue team. The matches were telecast live on the DD sports channel. Neeraj took two wickets while conceding 33 runs in his four over quota against the South Eagles at Navrangpur Stadium. Neeraj uses his other arm to bowl. The only limitation it imposes on him is that he can't bowl with a high arm action. “Initially, I faced difficulties and was uncertain about my future in cricket but thanks to the unflinching support of my family, I was back on the fields,” he said. “My dream has come true. I cannot describe the feeling in words. I now want to prove myself in big tournaments,” said the fast bowler. His parents, Hem Raj and Moolan Devi, said they were proud of their son's achievement. |
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legal literacy youth festival
Abohar, November 5 Toppers in the day-long competitions showcased their talent before the senior officials of the district including SSP Amarjit Singh Chahal, judicial officers and members of the Bar Associations. The final phase of the function was conducted by Suman Sachdeva and the assistant district attorney RK Sharma. Chief guest Fateh Deep Singh, District and Sessions Judge, Ferozepur, said the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) had undertaken such activities to create legal awareness among the students. He said the festival is an attempt to promote the rule of law. He advised the heads of the educational institutions to form social clubs to combat drug addiction and other social ills in its initial stage. Principal of the college hosting the event and a member of the Panjab University senate, Dr Sanjeev Kumar Arora, lauded the efforts of the Legal Services Authority to bring about legal awareness. He observed that social injustice is the prime reason behind the unrest among the youths. DLSA secretary Jaspal Verma informed that the winners in the district-level competitions will participate in the zonal festival at Bathinda on November 18. The skit "Mirza Sahiba Da Punrjanam", staged by Kenway College of Education, mesmerized the gathering and won the first prize. The winners in other competitions were Arshdeep (poem recitation), Shivani Bajaj (declamation and power point presentation), Sukhpinder Kaur (poster making and slogan writing), Harvinder Kaur (photography) and Shubham Arya (documentary). The students of Bhag Singh Hayer College for Women enthralled the audience by presenting the folk dance
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Livestock contests from Nov 16
Jalandhar, November 5 Animal Husbandry Minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur said out of the budget of Rs 1.98 crore sanctioned for the purpose, Rs 1.21 crore would be distributed among the winners. The championships will be held In Jalandhar on November 19 and 20. After the culmination of these contests, the National Livestock Championship will be held at Muktsar from January 8 to 12 next year with a budget of Rs 2 crore. Phillaur said four new modern jails would come up in Amritsar, Bathinda, Muktsar and Ferozepur. The minister said the jails would have a capacity of 3,000 inmates each and land for three projects had already been acquired. He said to rescue Punjab from the vicious wheat-paddy cycle, the state had been assured help from the Central Government for the promotion of dairy farming, animal husbandry as well as fisheries in the state. The issue will also be discussed during Union Agricultural Minister Sharad Pawar's upcoming meeting with senior agricultural officials at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, on November 20, he added. |
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National KVS athletics meet
The meet was held from October 13 to 22. Charvi had also won a silver medal in the 57th School Games Federation of India (SGFI) meet. It was the first ever medal for KV No. 1, Bathinda. Charvi, 14, participated in the 100 metres hurdles race in the under-17 age-group. Another girl Monisha, from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhisiana, won two gold medals in disc and javelin throw. Both the girls were felicitated by the school staff. Their coach Amrik Singh congratulated them on this historic win. |
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Bathinda, November 5