Three booked for mining

TARN TARAN: Three persons have been booked for illegal mining in the district. Besides, a tractor-trolley and two bullock carts, laden with sand, have been seized. The inspection team was led by KL Bhagat, Mining Officer, Khadur Sahib, that seized the carts alongside the river in Goindwal Sahib. The accused have been identified as  Kashmir Singh of Goindwal Sahib and Saba of Hansawala. They fled the spot leaving their carts behind. The Harike police seized the tractor-trolley from Booh village. The identity of the owner is yet to be established. OC

Symposium on women’s health

Amritsar: Around 100 women from the city participated in a symposium on women health organised by Eat It Right, a nutrition clinic. The event was organised by Ridhi Khanna, a nutritionist, included lectures from various experts related to physical and mental health of women. Deputy Medical Commissioner Dr Prabhdeep Kaur lauded the role of the organisers. TNS

15 students get placement

As many as 15 MBA students of the GNDU were selected by ICICI Prudential at a campus placement drive. The students were hired for the posts of senior financial services manager and unit managers at a salary package of Rs 2.60 lakh per annum. TNS