Two commit suicide

Fazilka: The bodies of two persons have been recovered from near Bannawala village on Wednesday. The deceased have been identified as Jagmit Singh (25), a resident of Bannawala village, and Preet Kaur (30), a resident of Faridkot. It has been alleged that the duo was in relationship and had eloped on Tuesday. Sources said the deceased had consumed some poisonous substance. OC

Nab rape accused: Protesters

Muktsar: A large number of people under the banner of the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union on Wednesday protested at Lambi police station and sought arrest of the accused involved in rape of a Dalit girl. The protesters said they would gherao the residence of Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal on September 17. TNS

Agri varsity issues advisory

Moga: The PAU has issued an advisory regarding fall armyworm, which infests maize. Dr PK Chhuneja , Head, Department of Entomology, said the incidence of fall armyworm on timely sown grain maize has been little, but farmers should survey the late sown crop.TNS