Kapurthala boy in international Golf Championship

Jalandhar: Manraj Singh of DIPS, Kapurthala, made his parents and school proud by getting selected for the next year international golf competition in Ireland. School principal Jaswinder Singh said Manraj Singh of Class IX participated in the Jaypee Greens Wishtown Noida Flogas Champion of Champions Ireland qualifying competition and secured the first position, thereby qualifying for the international golf competition to be held in Ireland. Manraj said to make it to Ireland, it was of utmost importance to him to secure the first position. His coach Harjinder Singh Mattu helped him with proper guidance. School principal and his teachers always take care of his studies due to which he performs to the best of his ability in both academics and sports. TNS

Manpreet’s mom visits academy

Jalandhar: Just before the inauguration of the Tokyo Olympics, Manjeet Kaur, mother of Indian hockey team skipper Manpreet Singh, extended her blessings and best wishes to the team and other players participating in the Olympics. Kaur said she was happy to visit the Surjit Hockey Academy on Friday as her son Manpreet was from the same academy. “Manpreet is privileged to lead the Indian Olympic contingent,” she said. On the occasion, Kaur also distributed 31-kg ‘laddoos’ among players and guests of the academy. TNS

Woman kills self, case registered

Hoshiarpur: A 32-year-old married woman committed suicide at Padrana village of Garhshankar on Thursday. Victim Poonam hung herself from a ceiling fan at her in-laws’ place to end her life. Married since 2009, the woman had two sons aged 12 and seven. Her husband was settled abroad. Her parents have alleged that their daughter had made a video of her being mentally upset before taking the drastic step. They said by the time they reached her, she had already died. The deceased even reportedly left behind a suicide note blaming her in-laws, who are on the run. A case has been lodged at Garhshankar police station. TNS

CEE postponed due to covid

Jalandhar: Common Entrance Exam which was scheduled on July 25 for candidates hailing from Kapurthala, Nawanshahr, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Tarn Taran districts has been postponed due to the ongoing Covid pandemic, expected third wave and flood/rain situation in many parts of the nation. TNS