Girl’s body found in canal

Abohar: The body of Pinky, a 24-year-old girl from Muktsar, was found in a sub-canal between Waryamkhera and Hakimabad villages on Friday morning. The deceased’s family named Prince Kumar as the suspect and he was was later questioned by the police. OC

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PEDA’s Centre of Excellence

Chandigarh: Cabinet Minister Aman Arora has directed the Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) to tie up with IIT-Ropar to set up a Centre of Excellence (COE) for skill development, training and education for the implementation of the Electric Vehicles Policy smoothly. TNS

One held for youth’s death

Abohar: The police in Sriganganagar have arrested a man, identified as Hakam Ali, in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man who was dumped in a bush after his health deteriorated due to a drug overdose on February 19. A syringe was found in the hand of the body. OC

Welfare board for Jains sought

Abohar: The Vishwa Jain Sangathan has requested CM Bhagwant Singh Mann to constitute a Jain Welfare Board. The CMO has referred the matter to the Principal Secretary, Social Welfare Department for consideration.

Wheat crop burnt on 6 acres

Abohar: A fire broke out in a field at Khairpur village on Friday due to sparking in high-voltage wires. Wheat crop on six acres was destroyed in fire. Later, a fire tender from the city doused the flames. The victim farmer Praveen Kumar has demanded compensation from the government for the crop loss. OC