GNDU exams postponed

Amritsar: As per directions of the state government, Guru Nanak Dev University has postponed all theory exams (including courses being run under Education Colleges and under Credit-Based Evaluation and Grading System), which were scheduled from April 1 to April 10. “The new dates will be declared in due course of time,” said Dr Manoj Kumar, in-charge examinations, GNDU. “More information can be obtained from principals of colleges/head of departments, centre superintendents and from the university website. The time and venue of examinations will be same,” he said. TNS

Workshop dwells on PC-PNDT Act

Amritsar: The district Health Department organised a workshop to create awareness on Pre-conception- Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Prevention Act (PC-PNDT) here. Presiding over the event, Civil Surgeon Dr Charanjit Singh said efforts were being made to balance the sex-ratio in the country and surprise inspections were being conducted at ultrasound centres in the district to check violation of the laws. Dr Singh said registration of all patients undergoing the ultrasound scans and maintenance of record was compulsory for all centres. TNS

Bike snatched at gunpoint

Amritsar: Three unknown armed persons snatched a bike from a man near Verka bypass on Tuesday. The victim, Sarabjit Singh alias Sabha, stated in his complaint at the Verka police station that he was going to home on his motorcycle from work. Around 6.30 pm, when he reached the bypass near DAV International School he stopped his bike and went to attend nature’s call on roadside. Meanwhile, three unidentified persons came on motorcycle. They took key of motorcycle from his pocket and fled. TNS