Seminar on HIV/AIDS and drug addiction held for cops

The Khanna police organised a seminar at AS Senior Secondary School on Saturday to spread awareness among policemen about HIV/AIDS and drug addiction.

KHANNA:The Khanna police organised a seminar at AS Senior Secondary School on Saturday to spread awareness among policemen about HIV/AIDS and drug addiction. The seminar was addressed by medical officer of Khanna Police Hospital Dr Daljit Singh, heart specialist Dr Amarbeer Singh and Dr Jasvir Singh. The seminar was attended by policemen including gazetted officers and SHOs. Dr Amarbir Singh spoke about heart diseases and drug addiction, while Dr Jasvir Singh highlighted the causes and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

Thieves 8216;drug8217; family, escape with Rs 7,000
LUDHIANA:A family of four at Roopa Mistry Gali under Division No 3 alleged that they were robbed of Rs 7,000 by some unknown persons on Saturday. The family members said that they found themselves 8216;drugged8217; in the morning when they woke up late. Investigating officer ASO Mohan Lal said that the police were investigating the matter. A case under Sections 457, 380 and 328 of the IPC has been registered against the unknown persons, he said.

SIDBI to develop knitwear cluster in Ludhiana
Ludhiana:Small Industries Development Bank of India SIDBI is implementing business development services in the knitwear cluster in Ludhiana under its cluster development programme. As a follow up action, Dr G U K Rao director visited the office of the Knitwear Club on Saturday and interacted with its office-bearers. Others who participated in the interaction included Vinod K Thapar, Narinder K Miglani, Jaswant Takkar and Sudershan Jain. The discussion centered on market development, strengthening of small and medium enterprises, developing the select clusters as 8216;role models8217; among other issues. Thapar assured Dr Rao to provide technical inputs such as latest technology requirements, marketing techniques, common facility services and skill development.

Trader 8216;assaulted8217; by Car Bazar Association members
Ludhiana:Huge drama was witnessed at the Feroze Gandhi market on Saturday when K S Monga, general secretary of the traders and property dealers association, was allegedly assaulted by some members of the Car Bazar

Association. He also alleged that his video camera and mobile were also snatched and he was made to sign blank papers on gunpoint. Monga stated that he was getting the activities of the Car Bazar videographed because he was fighting a court case in this connection. Monga said, 8220;I was getting the activities taped when a mob came and attacked me.8221; The market association meanwhile has filed a police complaint in the matter.

Ryan International School observes Special Day
Ludhiana:Ryan International School observed a 8216;Special Day8217; on Saturday. Special children from Ek prayas in Ferozepur Road, Nirdosh School in Sarabha Nagar, Bharat Vikas Parishad of Rishi Nagar, Aashirwad North India Cerebral Palsy Association in Pakhowal Road, Darpan in Model Town, Vocational Rehabilitation Training Center for the Blind in Haibowal, School for the Deaf in Tagore Nagar and Muskaan School took part in the various events organised on the day. The children showed a lot of enthusiasm during the presentations including a fancy dress competition, giddha, bhangra, and other events, enthralling everybody present. Dr Neelima Sodhi said, 8220;These children should be treated equally and be made a part of our society.8221;