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On anvil: Facelift for Jallianwala Bagh
Amritsar, May 18
An action plan has been chalked out by the Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust
for the beatification, cleanliness and renovation of the memorial site to develop it as a world class monument.
No one gives a damn to this historic ‘sarai’
Amritsar, May 18
Even though Punjab government has decided to convert heritage “havelis” and
monuments into heritage hotels like it has already done in states like Kerala,
Gujarat and Rajasthan, many historic buildings in Amritsar are crying for care.
WHO CARES? The 150-yr-old structure is reeling under neglect.
— A Tribune photograph |
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In full bloom
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A farmer examines his sunflower crop at Chauhan village near Amritsar.
— Photo by Rajiv Sharma |
Social sciences course to open doors of opportunity
Amritsar, May 18
To help those aspiring to have a career in civil services, mass media, corporate sector or higher teaching and research, Guru Nanak Dev University
has taken a lead in providing an innovative, integrated course in social sciences.
Pak delegates visit GNDU
Amritsar, May 18
A delegation from Pakistan led by renowned television artist Aysha Tasleem, publication consultant of National Council of Arts, Pakistan, visited Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) campus to explore the possibilities of promoting cultural and educational exchange programmes for mutual interests of the two neighbouring countries.
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Visitors enjoy the beating retreat ceremony at Wagah joint check post.
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Dipin sings his way to ‘Star Voice of India’
Amritsar, May 18
With both his parents trained vocalists, Dipin Kumar
Adhiwal, a city lad was bound to enter the world of music with a bang.
Diamond jewellery store opens
Amritsar, May 18
P.S Seth Sons Jewellers private limited launched Amritsar's first diamond jewellery store at the Mall Road that has been fully certified by the International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world's largest independent laboratory for testing and grading gemstones and fine jewellery.
Boom time for illegal kiosks
Amritsar, May 18
Taking advantage of the municipal corporation turning a blind eye to widespread encroachments in the
city, several illegal kiosks have come up on the very entrance of the railway station.
Gardener gets felicitated
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Amritsar, May 18
Lifetime service award to its gardener was given by one of the prestigious clubs situated in Ram Bagh, the summer palace of Maharaja Ranjit
Singh here.
Dr. A.L. Adlakha, president of service club, Amritsar, honours gardener Muni Lal
with lifetime service award. — A Tribune photo
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With the district administration launching a crackdown on autorickshaws in the vicinity of the Golden Temple, the free bus service
run by the SGPC from railway station to the Golden Temple is drawing even more crowds.
