Jalandhar: Even as the district administration is organising training for 150 girls for the civil services exams (IAS/PCS) in the first phase it is now going to hold a banking exam coaching camp for about 200 girls in the next phase as well. On the eve of National Girl Child Day DC Ghanshyam Thori on Sunday said the district administration was making all-out efforts to empower women in the district especially by enhancing their skills. He said earlier in September a 90-day camp for the preparation of civil services exams was organised where as many as 150 girl aspirants took training. Now the administration will hold a special camp for 200 girls to prepare them for banking exams. He said the tenders have been floated and the camp is expected to launch next month. TNS Mini-marathon promotes peace Jalandhar: The Vajra Corps held a mini-marathon at the Jalandhar Cantonment to promote national integration peace and harmony as part of the 73rd Army Day and Republic Day celebrations under the theme Swarnim Vijay Varsh 2021. A large number of serving Army personnel and their families participated. Similar events were also organised at the adjoining military stations of Ferozepur Amritsar Ludhiana and Beas. The highlight was the enthusiasm and patriotic fervour displayed by all. The event saw the incorporation of the Green India Initiative in which plants were presented to the participants. TNS

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