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Japanese experts study growth of agriculture
Ludhiana, August 4
A team of agriculture experts from Japan, headed by Dr Seiichi Fukui, Professor, Agricultural Economics, Developing Economics, Kobe University, in association with the Asian Population and Development Association and the Indian Parliamentarians Association on Population and Development, today visited Ludhiana to gather information about the development of agriculture and the level of techniques being used by farmers.
Culture affects views on abortion, says US student
Ludhiana, August 4
Abortion rights and prenatal testing are viewed differently in Asian countries than in the USA as Indian women take abortion as normal and morally justifiable while it is considered wrong and is controversial in the USA, said Ms Reeti Chawla, a first-year medical student from Stonybrook University, New York, in her research on ‘Comparitive study on abortion — views, rights and beliefs’.
300 children take part in painting contest
Ludhiana, August 4
In connection with the cultural week celebrations, the Bharat Vikas Parishad, Shivaji branch, organised a painting competition at Shishu Model Senior Secondary School in Basti Jodhewal here yesterday. Ms Neelam Bangia was the project in charge.
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New academic
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Saplings planted
Winners of the painting competition organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad at Shishu Model Senior Secondary School, Basti Jodhewal, Ludhiana, on Tuesday.
— A Tribune photograph
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‘Vanmahotsava’ observed
Ludhiana, August 4
A one-day NSS camp and ‘Vanmahotsava’ function were organised at Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, here today. Mr Jagdish
Rahi, Assistant Director, Youth Services, was the chief guest.
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Training camp
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Toppers awarded
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Interaction with doctors
A dental check-up camp in progress at Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, Ludhiana, on Wednesday.
— I.V.
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Release salary, says teachers’ union
Ludhiana, August 4
The district unit of the Punjab State Aided-School Teachers and other employees union held a meeting at Arya Senior Secondary School here today to discuss its problems.
Industrialist denied pre-arrest bail
Ludhiana, August 4
The Additional Sessions Judge, Mr Inderjit Kaushik, has dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by the Managing Director of ShivRaj Steels, in a cheating case. The accused had allegedly purchased non-alloy steel and cheques issued by him were not honoured.
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