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Computer centre: The Commissioner, Mr Kulbir Singh Sidhu, on Thursday inaugurated a computer centre at the sub-divisional complex
here.Bathinda
School inaugurated: The Deputy Commissioner, Mr Rahul Bhandari, on Thursday inaugurated the building of the Government Elementary School at Kheta Singh Basti. The building has been constructed by the Ambuja Cement Foundation. Book
released: Punjabi writer, Prof Brahm Jagdish Singh, released a book on Punjabi poetry, “Sarap Mukt” written by Dr
J.S. Anand at DAV College on Wednesday.
Jagraon
Death anniversary: Thousand of devotees from far off places gathered at Gurdwara Nanaksar, 5 km from here, to participate in the 43rd barsi of Baba Ishar Singh, a disciple of Baba Nand Singh. Baba Gurdev Singh from Chandigarh, Baba Sadhu Singh, Baba Ghala Singh, Baba Gurcharan Singh, Baba Lakha Singh, Baba Mangal Singh, Baba Geja Singh, Baba Gurbax Singh Nakodar, Baba Sukhdev Singh (Mandar Muher) were present on the occasion.Ludhiana
Jor Mela on Oct 7: An annual jor mela would be held at Dera Baba Kehar Dass Kukranwale at Bhamian Khurd village near here on October 7, Friday, according to Mr Gurmail Singh Kamboj, one of the organisers. He said thousands of devotees were expected to throng the place which belongs to the five pirs. Several political and social personalities would also pay obeisance at the dera during the mela, he added. Book
exhibition: Sikh Book Centre located at Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle (GGSSC) will start its 33rd annual Sikh religious book exhibition from October 7 at the Central Hall of the study circle. The exhibition will be on till October 9. Mr Gurpinder Singh, General Manager of GGSSC, said besides exhibition of religious books, several competitions like gurmat kavi darbar will be held. He said the aim was to encourage people to get connected with religious literature. PATIALA
Awareness camp: An awareness camp on TB was held by the Health Department here in collaboration with the IMA, Patiala, in which about 500 persons were examined. The camp was also attended by Dr
O.P.S. Kande, Patron, IMA, Punjab, Dr Jagbir Singh, President, IMA, Patiala, Dr
V.S. Mohi, Civil Surgeon, Patiala, and Dr Bhupinder Singh D.T.O, Patiala, among others, according to a press note issued here today. Samrala
Camp organised: The Veterinary Department's women empowerment campaign is running smoothly in Punjab, said Mr Ashok Sharma, president of the Punjab Veterinary Officers Association, here on Thursday. A camp was organised at Sihala village, 5 km from here, in which 78 women of nearby villages participated. The camp was inaugurated by Dr B.N. Sharma, Senior Veterinary Officer. Various experts, including Dr Baldev Raj Chaudhry, Deputy Directory, Dairy Department, Dr Ashok Sharma, Veterinary Officer, Dr Deepak Jangra, Dr Ravinder Paul Singh, Dr Raj Paul Jindal and Dr Harminder Paul, spoke on different topics.
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