Barnala, April 1 -- A Class XII girl from a government school in Barnala is among three students from Punjab and 56 from across the country selected for the Sakura Science High School Programme, under which Japan invites students from various countries for a scientific exchange.

Deputy commissioner Harpreet Singh said Alisha Rani, 17, a student of Government Senior Secondary Smart School (Girls) in Barnala, has been selected by the department of school education and literacy under the Union ministry of education. The DC lauded the hard work of the student.

The May 24-30 tour of Japan aims to provide students with valuable exposure and knowledge in science and technology.

District education officer (secondary) Suneet Inder Singh said se...