AMRITSAR
Teachers’ strike: Teachers of about 150 colleges, backed by the Punjab and Chandigarh college teachers’ union (PCCTU), observed a strike for two periods in protest against the indifferent attitude of the state government towards the demands of the non-government aided colleges teachers. The rallies were organised at BBK DAV College, DAV College, Khalsa College, Hindu College and Shehzada Nand College.

BARNALA
Trains demanded: A delegation comprising a few NGOs and social organisations met DRM (Ambala) H.R. Jaggi and apprised him of difficulties faced by commuters. They demanded two trains on the Bathinda-Patiala and Bathinda-Dhuri sections besides a night train for Delhi. The DRM assured the delegation to look into the matter.

Seminar: The vidya bharti parishad, Punjab, organised a seminar on “setu samundaram yojna-a threat to Ram Setu” at Sarvhitkari Vidya Mandir School. Surinder Jain said, “Ram Setu, an ancient bridge, was constructed by Lord Rama from Dhanushkoti to Manar (Sri Lanka).” He said a letter signed by 35 lakh people was presented to the President but no action had been taken so far.

DC complex: A new deputy commissioner complex would be constructed on the existing court complex only. This was stated by deputy commissioner R.L. Mehta here on Wednesday. He added that though its foundation stone had been laid at the ITI chowk, its was not feasible the people point of view. Moreover, people will face inconvenience if the judicial and administrative offices were at two different sites, he said.

FEROZEPUR
Sangat darshan: The 22nd sangat darshan was held here on Wednesday. Additional deputy commissioner Jaskaran Singh and SSP Dinesh Pratap listened to the grievances of people. At least 38 complaints were taken up for hearing out of which 16 were sorted out on the spot.

Mohali
SEMINAR: Aryans Business School (ABS) organised a seminar on ‘Education loan, turning dreams into reality’. The focus of the seminar was to put light on the changing scenario of higher education after bank's liberal approach for the education loan. Ashok Kumar Sharma, senior branch manager, Bank of India, Sector 35, Chandigarh, was the chief guest and the seminar was presided over by Anshu Kataria, Chairman, ABS. The marketing team of officers from Bank of India was also present at the seminar. Bishamber Jha, marketing officer, Bank of India, interacting with students at the seminar threw light on dramatic changes in higher education. Kataria, group chairman, addressing the students at the seminar said realising the dearth of financial resources with some well deserving students who face problems to meet the expenses of the course; ABS has taken this step of providing them with 100 per cent bank finance.