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Jubilation for Jalandhar: Two teachers to get national award

Jalandhar, September 4 Two teachers from rural areas of the district will be rewarded for their dedication towards the teaching profession during Teachers’ Day functions to be held tomorrow. Jasvir Singh Sandhi

IGNOU nod for PTU courses
Jalandhar, September 4
Distance Education Council of IGNOU has granted recognition to PTU distance education programme. The PTU courses have been approved as eligible for getting central government jobs. The decision directly affects future of around 1.5 lakh distance education students of the PTU. IGNOU conveyed the decision in a letter addressed to Dr S.K. Salwan, vice-chancellor PTU. The letter states that the courses have been given ex-post-facto recognition.

On a high
Centre felicitates city valve manufacturer for quality work

Jalandhar, September 4 The city-based Atam Valves Pvt. Ltd. has recently been awarded the national award 2006 for quality products in small scale sector by the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises. The award was presented by union minister Mahabir Prasad during a function on August 30 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. It carries a cash prize of Rs one lakh, a trophy and a certificate. MD of Atam Valves Pvt Ltd Vimal Jain gets the  award in New Delhi. — A Tribune photograph

Handicapped players get facility boost
Phagwara, September 4
In a bid to boost the morale of the handicapped players, the Punjab government will be providing all the facilities to them. This was stated by the Punjab Social Welfare Minister Ch Swarana Ram and PWD Minister Parminder Singh Dhindsa.

Cradle Of The God Janmashatmi was celebrated with religious fervour in city on Tuesday. — Photo by S.S. Chopra

AWWA chief visits Asha school
Jalandhar, September 4
President of Vajra Army Wives Welfare Association (AWWA) Anita Thamburaj visited Asha School on Monday. Accompanied by members of the association, she interacted with the children of the school and enquired about their progress. Thamburaj also took a round of physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupation therapy, sports, physical training, drawing, painting and other classes held for the students, most of whom are wards of soldiers and veer naris. — TNS

Young World
It’s showtime for little Krishnas
Jalandhar, September 4
Janmashtami was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm in State Public School. Students of nursery and KG classes presented a cultural programme “aao dekh ayen Nand ghar lalla hua”. 

Tiny tots had a gala time during Janmashatmi celebrations in schools. — A Tribune photograph Honour for car dealer Declamation contest Cultural exchange Medical workshop Fancy dress contest

Market Buzz
Dubai firm woos residents with luxury apartments
Jalandhar, September 4
Hansmukhi Projects, a Dubai-based real estate company on Sunday launched its ultra-modern luxury apartment project ‘King's Garden’ in Jalandhar.