Soon biogenetics dept in GNDU

Amritsar, May 8 The state government would help Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) for establishing biogenetics department at its complex, said Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal at Amritsar conclave organised by Khanna Paper mill during his visit to the city. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal releasing eco-freindly recycled copies paper at Khanna Paper Mills in Amritsar. —Photo by Rajiv Sharma

My City
Lahore — one hour away, two decades ahead of Amritsar
Amritsar and Lahore have long been touted as twin cities on either side of the border. However, in terms of development Lahore was almost two decades ahead of holy city of Amritsar. Thanks to the lack of commitment on the part of the powers to be and irresponsible behaviour of the people to develop the city.

PSEB to be made autonomous
32,000 vacant posts of teacher will be filled up soon, says education minister
Amritsar, May 8
The state government is contemplating to give financial help to private educational institutes in the state so that they could provide free education to children of poor and down trodden.

Don’t ‘wait and watch’ in dog bites: Docs
Amritsar, May 8
Contrary to the general practise, veterinarians warn against the ‘wait and watch’ strategy popular in dog bite cases, wherein, it is advised to keep the dog under watch for 8 to 10 days and recommend anti-rabies shots only if it develops symptoms.

Walia-Brar-Jagwant group wins PCCTU poll in Amritsar
Amritsar, May 8
The Walia-Brar-Jagwant group won the council elections of the Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers Union (PCCTU) in Amritsar and Jalandhar districts held at the BBK DAV College here, while it lost to the rival Hundal-Tiwari group in Ludhiana.

Put an end to dumping at grain market, govt urged

Amritsar, May 8 Pollution control committee (PCC), a registered society, has urged the government and authorities concerned to stop unauthorised unloading of solid waste in Bhagtanwala grain market which has turned into a ‘chemical bomb’ waiting to explode. A ragpicker looks for iron in a garbage dump near Bhagtanwala grain market in Amritsar. —Photo by Rajiv Sharma

Punjab industry needs level playing field: CII
Amritsar, May 8
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in its five-year vision document for Punjab has urged the state government for identifying the force multipliers in agricultural, industrial, education, trade and tourism sectors to give boost to the economy of the state.

A smoothing act

A lady plasters the wall of her house, made of Nanak Shahi bricks, in Amritsar. —Photo by Rajiv Sharma

Farmers can cash in on ‘rasbhari’
Amritsar, May 8
Cape gooseberry (physalis peruviana L.), a quick growing herbaceous crop commonly known as “rasbhari”, could prove to be a boon for the small and marginal farmers of Amritsar as it could be a good potential cash crop for them.

Shopkeepers threaten to go on fast
Amritsar, May 8
The 22 shopkeepers, whose shops were demolished by the district administration in March 2006 under the Galliara phase V scheme, have decided to sit on fast unto death if the they were not allotted shops in the new complex near Golden Temple.

Uncovered food items on sale as administration sleeps

Amritsar, May 8 The sale of uncovered cut fruits goes on unabated in the walled city despite a ban by the district administration. Besides, there is no check on sale of ice candy and juice of sugar cane and fruits which are not kept covered with wire gauze or glass. Vendors sell cutfruits in the Hall bazaar market despite a ban imposed by the administration.—Photo by Rajiv Sharma

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Chinmaya Mission — in service of humanity
Amritsar, May 8
Chinmaya Mission had made a very strong, spiritual and socio-economic impact on the residents of the holy city.

Bust of 1971 martyr gathering dust in store
Amritsar, May 8
In utter disrespect to the martyrs the bust of 1971 martyr Captain Lalit Mohan Bhatia, who was awarded Vir Chakra posthumously, is gathering gathers dust lying in the store of Service club Amritsar. Ironically it is the same bust that was found missing from the pedestal located at the historic Rambagh Gardens.

                                           Bust of late Capt. Lalit Mohan Bhatia

Moving Up
WLCI to set up admission office
Amritsar, May 8
WLC College, India, would set up an admission office in Amritsar as part of its expansion plans, said Malobika Sengupta, CEO of the college, who was in the city for the inaugural function.