TARN TARAN:, Oct. 14 -- Baba Sewa Singh, head of the Kar Sewa-run Nishan-E-Sikhi Institute in Khadoor Sahib, said on Tuesday that 37 students from the academy have cleared the National Defence Academy (NDA) written examination. Over 70% of these students belong to rural and backward areas, which is a significant development and milestone for the academy from where 38 students had already been selected for the NDA in the past. The exam was held on September 13 by the UPSC, and the result was declared on October 9. Baba Sewa Singh said, "This achievement is a matter of pride for the institute, staff and its students. The students have brought honour to their parents and teachers through their hard work and dedication". Almost 4 lakh students from across India appear for the NDA exam out of which only 8,000 qualify. Considering that 37 students from the institute have qualified the NDA written examination, it is a significant achievement, said Maj Gen Balwinder Singh (retired), director, NDA wing of the institute....