Tribute to Bhagat Puran Singh

Chandigarh: CM Bhagwant Mann gave nod to name a trauma centre at the Khanna Civil Hospital after renowned humanitarian Bhagat Puran Singh. He said it was a humble tribute to noted philanthropist Bhagat Puran Singh, who dedicated his entire life for the well- being of destitute and needy people. TNS

Cancel dummy auction: ZPSC

Sangrur: Alleging dummy auction of reserved land in Hedike village, members of the Zameen Prapati Sanghrash Committee (ZPSC) announced to take forcible possession of land. “We will not allow this at any cost and take its forcible possession on August 25, if authorities failed to cancel dummy auction,” said Mukesh Malaud, zonal president of the ZPSC. TNS

Demand for regularisation

Sangrur: Employees of de-addiction centres across the state are demanding regularisation of their services. They are working under the Health Department since 2014. “The government has not sought our data for regularisation of services. Our members are meeting all authorities and the government should look into the matter,” said Parminder Singh, state president of the De-addiction Employees Union, Punjab. TNS

10-year-old’s body found

Muktsar: A day after a 10-year-old boy had accidentally fallen into an overflowing drain at Midda village, his body was fished out from the drain by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team. Meanwhile, the villages have demanded financial help for victim’s family. TNS

Anmol Gagan Maan tests ve

Mohali: Cabinet Minister Anmol Gagan Maan has tested positive for Covid-19. She has quarantined herself and requested everyone, who came in her contact, to get tested. TNS

2 smugglers held from Abohar

Abohar: Two operatives of Punjab-based smugglers were arrested from near the Abohar-Hindumalkot road on Thursday. They had come to collect five packets of heroin that was thrown from Pakistan near the International Border and were held when their car reportedly got trapped in a field while they were trying to escape.