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Medical camp: A medical camp was held in Sector 35 here. Senior consultants, Dr BS Bhatia, Dr RS Rai urologist, Dr Shanujeet and Dr SK Bhatia, gynaecologists, examined more than 100 patients. Free medicines were distributed and ECG, ultrasound and blood tests were conducted.
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Sonepat
Protest over BPL cards: A number of BPL cardholders, whose cards were cancelled after a police inquiry, today staged a demonstration in front of the DC’s office and burnt copies of the card cancellation notice sent by the IGP office,
Rohtak. Led by state media in charge of the BJP Rajiv Jain, they handed over a memorandum, addressed to Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh
Hooda, to SDM Jag Niwas, demanding restoration of the cancelled BPL cards and issuing of cards to other eligible families.
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JAMMU
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Jammu
‘Naivedya-2011’ concludes: The three-day festival, ‘Naivedya-2011’, organised by Trikuta College of Computer Sciences and Management Studies, concluded today. According to a statement issued here, RS Chib, the Minister for Technical Education, was the chief guest on the occasion, while Brig (retd.) BS Jaswal was the guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, the chief guest appreciated the efforts put in by Trikuta College. The minister also distributed prizes to all the winners to conclude the function.
Srinagar
Gunfight in Sopore, militants escape: Panic gripped Sopore township following a brief exchange of fire between two militants and the police on Monday evening, officials said. The shootout took place as two militants passing through the Chanikhan area of the town, 55 km from here, came across a police patrol, the officials said. They said the militants started firing indiscriminately at the police party, which was repulsed the attack. However, none was hurt in the gunfight. While the militants managed to escape, the security forces cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt for them.
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