Fatehgarh Sahib: NGOs from Fatehgarh Sahib are making all out efforts to support the cause of farmers at the Delhi borders. Just a few days ago, an NGO had opened a library at the Singhu border, and now, another NGO led by Bhai Gurpreet Singh Randhawa has come forward to supply 2.5 lakh disposal plates, glasses, brooms, mops and other cleaning aid to the farmers at the Ghazipur border. The volunteers of the NGO have taken a truck of material to the spot. Besides, the NGO also dispatched two ambulances and medicines for farmers.

Achieving excellence in NCC

Abohar: Lt Anita Raj, incharge of the NCC unit and HoD of the Hindi Department at Gopichand Arya Mahila College has won distinctions in the three-month camp that was organised at the Officers’ Training Academy in Gwalior. She represented the 6th Punjab (Girls) Battalion of the NCC. Anita won gold medals in drill as individual and as commander in the inter-company competition, silver medals in badminton and throw ball competition besides certificates of excellence in other events. She was decorated with the title ‘First in Order of Merit: Pre-Commission Parade Commander December-2020’. She was selected as the Parade Commander to lead the convocation parade.

A helping hand from Dubai

Gurdaspur: Dubai businessman Surinder Pal Singh Oberoi has decided to back the protesting farmers with financial support. He has decided to pay Rs 10,000 every month to each of the families of the 20 farmers who lost their lives in the agitation. Earlier, he had rushed a team of 18 doctors and as many as five ambulances, including one fitted with a ventilator, to the Singhu and Tikri borders. “Farmers and agriculture are the backbone of our society. If we do not stand by them in his hour of need, we do not deserve to live,” he said.

Honouring selfless service

Ferozepur: Around 90 NGOs were honoured for their efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic. The event was organised by the ‘Anti-Corona Task Force’ along with Rotary Club. Sumer Singh Gurjar, Commissioner, Ferozepur Division, honoured the representatives and members of various NGOs. Ashok Kumar Behal, president of the task force, said the effort was aimed at giving recognition to the selfless services done by the NGOs. “The NGOs set an example for residents of other districts also. When everyone was scared of stepping out of their homes, these NGOs came forward and helped the people during the pandemic,” he said.