Play safe — don’t lose vision
Play with colours, but not with vision. The festival of colours - Holi-takes a heavy toll each year. Children as always are soft targets and are more at risk. But adults are not immune to such injuries, claims ophthalmologists.



Devotees dressed as Lord Krishna (right) and Radha participate in festivities surrounding the festival of Holi in Amritsar on Friday. — AFP

Mishri Bazaar losing its sheen
Amritsar, the holy city of Sikhs, is also known for its over 500 years old markets that been a witness to all ups and downs that the walled city has been a witness to.

7 pc make it to higher education: Board chief
Out of the total school-going children across the state only seven percent are able to get higher education, lamented Dr H.S. Sidhu, chairman, Punjab School Education Board (PSEB), during his convocation address at Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, Sarhali.

Dr H.S. Sidhu, chairman, Punjab School Education Board, awards degree to a student of Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College, Sarhali. — Photo by Rajiv Sharma

Regiment celebrates Raising Day
The officers and jawans of the 176 Field Regiment celebrated its 40th Raising Day on March 1 with enthusiasm and gaiety. Various philanthropic activities were held to commemorate the event which included donations bestowed upon the Missionaries of Charity and Central Khalsa Orphanage.

Health officers attend seminar
The health department has organised a seminar under the Revised National TB Control Programme at the Tarn Taran Civil Hospital. Dr Karanjit Singh, civil surgeon, was the chief guest.