Two deaths, 35 new cases in Amritsar dist

Amritsar: The health authorities reported two deaths in the district on Wednesday. The death toll has increased to 553. The deceased have been identified as Nirmal Kaur (73), of New Amritsar, and Manjit Kaur (54), of Mohini Park. The authorities reported 35 new cases with which the total count has increased to 14,484. The new cases include 20 influenza like illness cases and 15 contacts of positive patients. With recovery of 44 cases, the recovery count has reached 13,513. At present, there are 421 active cases in the district. TNS

Saplings planted at delhi borders

Tarn Taran: The Kar Sewa Sect, Khadoor Sahib, started two decades ago to protect environment, planted saplings at Tikri, Palwal and Singhu borders of Delhi. The followers of the sect had gone to Delhi with ration and saplings. Baba Sewa Sigh, head of the sect, had returned his ‘Padma Shri’ award to the President of India in solidarity with the agitating farmers. Farm unions have been protesting against the three agri laws introduced by the Centre from the last couple of months. Bhai Davinder Singh of the sect said volunteers planted saplings at Singhu, Palwal and Tikri borders with the help of farmers. Bhai Gurpreet Singh said these plants would inspire the coming generations to fight for their rights. OC