Open your eyes: Covid-19 death rate stands at 3.4 %

Dr Shena Aggarwal, Deputy Commissioner, Nawanshahr, said there was a continuous increase in the caseload since last month. "This is a serious disease leading to fatalities. At this point the death rate here is 3.4 per cent, it is a second wave. So, I request everyone to take proper precautions. I have seen that people believed the problem is not grave, which is why they have not been taking it seriously," she said. The DC also advised people to go for early testing. "Those who have come in contact with the infected, they must come in front and give their samples. Also, viral diseases spread rapidly in winters, so, everyone must take extra care," Aggarwal suggested.

New administrative block inaugurated

The newly built administrative block of Kirpal Sagar Academy was inaugurated on the occasion of Gurpurab by chairman Dr Karamjit Singh, vice-chairperson Parminder Kaur, and principal Gurjeet Singh and other management authorities. While addressing the media, Gurjeet told that the Guru Granth Sahib was brought from Kirpal Sagar sarovar to the newly constructed administrative block in line with all the rituals. Gurbani path of Sri Sukhmani Sahib was recited by Bhai Kuldeep Singh followed by Shabad Kirtan performed by academy's students. While, Dr Karamjit Singh emphasised on Guru Nanak Dev's preaching and told students about purpose of the Udasis performed by the first Sikh master, Gurjeet highlighted and related the concept of 'kirat karo, naam japo, vand shako' with needs of the present generation. Langar was also served to all present on the occasion.

Let the colours do the talking!

Under 'Swachh Bharat Mission', a painting competition was held at WL Arya Senior Secondary School. As many as 15 students took part in the competition. The posters were made on topics such as precautions to be taken amid the pandemic, how to save water and segregation of wet and dry waste.