Advisory panels to make COP smoother
Amritsar, October 2
To streamline community oriented policing (COP), the district police has set up a police advisory committee. It has also established two committees for smooth conduct of traffic and tackling drug menace.

Sidhu hails opening of Wagah truck route
Says Centre has slowly started accepting his ideas
Amritsar, October 2
Hailing the opening of Wagah border for movement of trucks, MP Navjot Sidhu said his efforts have borne fruit and the central government is slowly working on his recommendations to make Amritsar a world class city.

Walkathon marks World Heart Day

Amritsar, October 2 The Escorts Heart and Super Specialty Institute, organised a walkathon to mark World Heart Day. Mayor Shavet Malik and MLA Malkit Singh released balloons to mark this year’s world slogan “team up for healthy heart”. Cardiologists made people aware about ways to keep heart in great shape.

Panthers celebrate Raising Day with pomp
Amritsar, October 2
Panther division celebrated its 43rd Raising Day here. Major General Kanwar Maharaj Singh Shergill, general officer commanding of the division greeted all officers, jawans and their families on the occasion.

Pulkanjari: Heritage that lies neglected

Amritsar, October 2 If there is anything that attracts tourists to the tiny village called Pulkanjari on the Amritsar-Attari road, it is the legend about Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s romance with a local dance girl.   A view of historic temple at Pulkanjari village. — A Tribune photograph

Three women who shaped Gandhi’s life
Amritsar, October 2
To commemorate Gandhi Jayanti, the birth anniversary of father of nation Mahatma Gandhi, students of DAV Public School presented a play, “The Genesis of Non-Violence.”

‘Shahadat’ pays tribute to Shaheed-e-Azam
Amritsar, October 2
To commemorate the birth centenary celebrations of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, students of Sri Ram Ashram Senior Secondary School traced the life history of Bhagat Singh, through dance and drama titled “Shahadat - they died to live” on the school premises.

This Bachan is also a hero
Amritsar, October 2
Fortis Hospital here honoured 98-year-old Bachan Singh, a freedom fighter and old associate of Netaji Subhash Chander Bose in the Indian National Army, to observe International Day for old.

150 examined at medical camp

Amritsar, October 2 The NSS department of DAV College along with the district administration organised a free medical camp at Naushehra village. The event was inaugurated by Brahman Vikas Manch president Narender Kumar Dhammi and former village sarpanch Krishan Baldev Sharma. NSS department of the DAV College and district administration jointly held the event.

Robin is new CPAC member
Amritsar, October 2 Ravinder Singh Robin, bureau chief, Asian News International (ANI), has been appointed a member of the Central Press Accreditation Committee (CPAC) by the Government of India. He is the only journalist from Punjab who was elected as the member of the CPAC  for the present term.

Tech fest a hit with students
Amritsar, October 2
A two-day technical fest, OREGON-2007, organised by the electronics students forum of Guru Nanak Dev University came to an end, which saw more than 300 students across north India participating in the event. Prof Raghbir Singh, dean, academic affairs, gave away the prizes to the winners.

Strong spirititual foundation hallmark of Bapu’s ethics
Mahatma Gandhi revives Buddha ethics of “ahimsa” and applies it to social, economic and political problems. Gandhi says, “My contribution to the great problem lies in my presenting for acceptance, truth and ‘ahimsa’ in every walk of life, whether for individuals or for nations.” Gandhi’s ethics are based on spiritual foundation. He regards will to service and self-sacrifice as the goal.

Young physicist presents paper at US symposium
Amritsar, October 2
Prof Anterpreet Singh, vice-principal of Baba Kuma Singhji Engineering College, Amritsar, participated in an international symposium on “Dielectric materials: design, preparation and application” organised by MS and T-07 materials science and technology conference and exhibition at COBO Center, Detroit, Michigan, USA.

Clean Amritsar
MC goes in overdrive

Amritsar, October 2 The municipal corporation launched a cleanliness drive in the walled city area here on Tuesday in the presence of minister for health and family welfare Laxmi Kanta Chawla and MP Navjot Singh Sidhu. Chawla said the dream of having a clean and hygienic city could not be realised until the residents resolved not to litter on the streets, and cooperate in the drive launched by the corporation. — OC

Mayor Shawet Malik along with BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu launches ‘Safai Abhiyaan’.