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Probe into Jobwork.com scam stepped up Ludhiana, November 2 Police sources said the Chandigarh police had prepared a list of victims of the scam in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula areas and started preparing the list of other hundreds of persons allegedly duped by the company in what was being termed as one of the major financial frauds occurring in the state. The city has always been the epicentre of such money-spinning companies. It has witnessed the highest number of such frauds, courtesy the need of the business class to invest the alleged black money in private companies. The sources said they had learnt that local residents form a major chunk of the victims cheated by the company. So far, only Jasdeep Singh Bains, one of the three Directors, had been arrested. Jasdeep Singh is the son of a retired IAS officer, Mr G.S. Bains, who lives in Urban Estate Patiala. He has served as Deputy Commissioner of several districts and headed the Punjab Sports Department. The illustrious family organises a major hockey tournament in Nabha every year. Around 7,500 investors, have been allegedly duped by the company. The Directors has been absconding since the police started investigations into a complaint lodged by the Reserve Bank of India in December, last year, accusing five multi-level marketing companies of violating the Prize, Chit and Money Circulation Banning Act. The DSP (Crime Branch) Chandigarh police, Mr Vijay Pal Singh, told Ludhiana Tribune over the phone that preparing lists of the victims of the scam was a momentous task as thousands had been cheated. He has finalised lists of victims from Mohali, Panchkula and Chandigarh and has begun concentrating on victims based in Punjab, he said. A police official, wishing not to be quoted, said the identification of victims or investors in Ludhiana might provide an insight into the kind of black money flowing in this industrial hub of the state. News reports quoting the DSP said the company was part of a network of 50 companies which were involved in the racket. This company first started its operations in Patiala before shifting to Chandigarh in July. The case file had gathered dust for the past several years and it was only recently that the Chandigarh police reopened it. |
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‘Dil ki batein’ at Sahir memorial mushaira Ludhiana, November 2 Organised by the Kala Smriti, many prominent poets, including Afzal Mangauri, Mohinder Ashk, Naeem Akhtar, Ayaz Jhansvi, Sheikh Nizami, Ayaz Jhansvi, Sagar Azami, Ved Diwana, MF Farooqui, Raminder Jakhu, Aziz Parihar, Arifa Shabnam and Kuljeet Cheema, participated in the mushaira. Akhtar Gwalliari with his
scintillating poetry won a lot of applause. The mushaira was conducted by Shams Tabrezi. His couplet, “Dil ki baat ko dil mein rakhna seekh liya, sambhal sambhal kar hamne chalna seekh liya, chhath girne ke baad bhi zinda hain, bojh tale bhi dabkar jeena seekh liya,” was a hit with the audience. Sardar Panchi and Bhupinder Parihar, two local poets, also read their latest couplets, which were much appreciated. Mr M.F. Farooqui, Mr O.P. Munjal, Mr Amrit Lal Aggarwal, Mr K.L. Chabbra and Mr M.N.A. Chaudhry were also present on the occasion. The traditional “shama” was lit by Mr Rakesh Pandey, Minister for Printing and Stationery. |
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India
economic superpower by 2050, say experts Ludhiana, November 2 Mr Harpal Singh, who is also a senior adviser to Mahindra and Mahindra for corporate projects, made revelations based on studies conducted by economic analysts’ world wide. He said in less than 40 years, the BRICS economies (Brazil, Russia, India and China) together would be larger than the economies of the G6 nations. Besides of the current G6, only the USA and Japan would be included in the six largest economies of the world by 2050. The Chairman was delivering a talk on “Service Industry — the Indian Opportunity” at the Rotary Club here and based his lecture on the October 2003 report of Goldman Sachs. Interestingly, according to economic experts, India would be the only economy in the would that would grow consistently at over 5 per cent annually pegging India’s GDP in 2050 at over $ 30,000 billion. The report places Japan at the fourth place in the year 2050 with the GDP less than half of India’s at around $ 15,000 billion. Citing various reasons for India’s economic growth, Mr Harpal Singh said growth in the service sector was a primary reason. “The service sector draws its strength from human resource and typically the investment (outside manpower) is relatively low. This is incidentally India’s strength”, he said. The boom in the service sectors would particularly benefit the IT industry,
Citing a news magazine study on usefulness of professionals to society, he highlighted the contribution and usefulness of various professionals to society. Without doubt teachers top the list of contributors. Mr Harpal Singh said by the year 2020, the world would see a shortfall in the workforce worldwide between 32-39 million. India, he said could target this shortfall by providing remote services and importing customers. Contribution from remote services alone would fetch revenues to the tune of $ 133 billion to $ 315 billion and take care of 10 or 24 million jobs each year. Importing customers could fetch another $ 6 billion or 50 billion and provide jobs to 10 or 48 million additional persons. According to an American Workplace report, the USA will be short by 5 million workers by 2011. |
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Huts torched: tension grips Rishi Nagar Ludhiana, November 2 The incident took place last night after which the police was deployed in the area once again. Only a couple of weeks ago, the two groups had fought over the ownership of the property. On a complaint of Naushad Ahmed, the police has booked six persons of the opposite group, including Prem Singh, Urjit Singh and Kak Sahebjit. He claimed that the persons were behind the fire incident. According to Rustam Ahmed, the incident took place when the Muslim community was offering namaz. No arrest has been made so far.
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Shifting of courts: Physically challenged loses job Ludhiana, November 2 While his counterparts have been allotted cabins in the new building at the sixth floor, there is no place for him. He has been moving from pillar to post for the past three months to get a small place where he can put his xerox machine and install telephones but to no avail. He was allowed to put up a kiosk on the ground floor of the building but protests by the xerox operators located on the sixth floor on the plea that he affected their business forced the authorities to ask him to leave the place. Since then he has been meeting various officials of district administration for the allotment of a kiosk but his requests have been falling on deaf ears. Things have come to such a pass that he has not been able to pay the school fees of his two daughters Karishma (14) and Seema (7). ‘‘They keep asking me for the fees but I don’t have any money. What can I do?’’ he rues. He was allotted a kiosk in Old Courts complex in 1982 by the then Deputy Commissioner of Ludhiana, Mr Ravi
Sawhney, after he had met him while repairing the chairs at the DC’s house. ‘‘The DC’s wife, Ms Madhu
Sawhney, who was the chairman of the Red Cross Society, had allotted the kiosk to me as I was physically challenged. After seeing my desire to work hard she had tried her best to help me in whatever possible way. But now some officials are asking me to set up my shop on the sixth floor only. How can I climb so many stairs everyday?” he asks adding that he had met the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Anurag Verma, also who was very cooperative. “He had directed me to his colleagues who did not take me seriously. I can’t go and meet the DC everyday now,” he adds stating that he has been living in a jhuggi behind the Old Courts complex. He expressed fear that his jhuggi would also be demolished because the old building was to be exploited commercially. “All Deputy Commissioners have been very helpful to me. Despite various protests by the photostat operators’ union, various former DCs always accommodated me. But now there is nobody to listen to the grievances of a disabled,” he added.
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Dairy owners attend farmers welfare camp Ludhiana, November 2 Mr Malkiat Singh Dakha, MLA, inaugurated the camp and gave a cheque of Rs 10 Lakh as a grant for the development of the village to Mr Balwant Singh, Sarpanch, Gram Panchayat, Threeke. Dr Harprem Singh Gill, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry, along with Ms Laj Kumari Sarna, Deputy Director, Dairy Development, Mr Jagdish Singh Paniach, Assistant Director, Fishries, and Dr Ranjodhan Singh Sahota, dairy expert, Punjab Agricultural University, spoke about issues related to dairy development. The chief guest, Mr Malkiat Singh Dakha, honoured progressive dairy farmers. Mementoes, certificates and free feed bags were given to all dairy farmers by Mr Suresh Kotwal of Godrej Agrovet Ltd, Khanna, and Shree Ganesh Feed, Mullanpur. A culture programme was organised by teams of Prof Devinder Kaur of the PAU and Government Senior Secondary School, Threeke. Veterinary experts from various fields like pathology, gynaecology, surgery and medicine treated animals. Dr Harbans Singh Dhalla, camp coordinator, conducted the stage and Dr Parshotam Garg, SVO, presented the vote of thanks. Dr Parminder Kaur Nandpuri, veterinary officer, was the in charge of the camp.
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Gope Ashtami celebrated Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 2 Addressing a gathering of devotees, Swami Budh Puri Ji said Indians could not afford to ignore the importance of cow. “Unfortunately, our policy-makers paid least importance to the improvement of the species.” Swami Sandhya Giri, in charge of the new project, claimed that the gaushala would be equipped with ultra-modern equipment and it would be unique when completed. “Before starting the constructions, a team of experts would visit various gaushalas and other related research institutes”, Swami Budh Puri Ji, who is also an engineer said. He would finalise layout plan which would include a cowurine-distillery plant and a cowdung agarbatti plant. He claimed that urine and dang extracts would be used to prepare medicines for cancer. Dr Narinder Sharma, Mr Jagdish Singh, Mr Darshan Singh and Mr Pardeep Sethi were prominent among others who spoke on the occasion. |
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Roshni associated with
community policing Ludhiana, November 2 Dr Ravinder Kala, secretary-general of Roshni, said today that a communication by the Director-General of Police to the district police chiefs had informed them that they might associate Roshni or provide it necessary assistance through community policing
recourse centres of their respective districts. Dr Kala said two Roshni helplines, one for emergency psychological help and counselling for distressed persons (2408009) and another for the welfare and care of the elderly (2444881), were already functional here. Roshni was set up as a registered NGO and was inaugurated by the Director-General of Police on September 13. The NGO deals with domestic violence, child protection, elderly care and issues related to failed international marriages. |
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‘Kanchan Kaya’ released Ludhiana, November 2 The book, written in Punjabi, contains 43 articles on various different health issues, including articles on bringing about positive behavioural changes, problems created by modern lifestyle, child care, common diseases and environmental and other common health problems. The book is made available at subsidised rates at the circle’s head office and Sikh Book Centre. |
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Woman suffers 100 pc burns in
‘suicide bid’ Ludhiana, November 2 Relatives of the victim said Ranjeet had been suffering from severe depression ever since her daughter died some years ago. The incident reportedly took place soon after members of the family had taken their lunch. Ranjeet went to the kitchen around 3.15 pm and set herself on fire. Jasleen, who was nearby, tried to save her and her clothes too caught fire. The woman, her family said had been in severe depression since October 29, which is the death anniversary of her daughter. The police is contemplating registering a case. Meanwhile, the Raikot police has registered a case against Jang Singh on a complaint of Mr Darshan Singh, Head Teacher, Primary School Goindwal, for allegedly stealing handpump pipes, a tape recorder, etc. While, the accused has absconded, the police has booked him under Sections 457 and 380, IPC. |
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Mahila Mandal chief killed in road mishap Khamano, November 2 |
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Exquisite jewellery dazzles visitors Ludhiana, November 2 The exhibition started in Hotel Majestic Park Plaza here and will be on till November 5. The exhibition provides a platform to over 25 reputed jewellery manufacturers and exporters from all over India. The participants have come from as far as Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai. One can witness exquisitely crafted masterpieces, besides a jewellery designing contest on November 3 and 5. Sunaina and Puja said, “We are happy to find jewellery to suit every occasion. We have found antique as well as contemporary, including gift items and all occasion jewellery under one roof. another bright feature is that special discounts are also being offered.” Organisers said the exhibition aimed at creating awareness about new qualities like 916 KDM and Hall marking. “Retailers will be able to see and buy from latest innovations of Indian designs at great bargains as the participants are mostly manufacturers” they said. Many young designers like Pooja were thrilled to be a part of the show, along with some famous manufacturers.” This is our first chance to show our creativity and we are thrilled that we are getting a good response,” she said. |
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Paint dealers, manufacturers hold meeting Ludhiana, November 2 The meeting was attended by the chairman of the association, Mr Inderjit Nagpal, the president, Mr Naresh Bansal, the secretary, Capt V.K. Syal, Mr Naresh Kumar from Hoshiarpur, Mr Rajeev Goyal from Chandigarh, Mr Brijinder Singh from Amritsar, Mr G.S. Chaman, Mr Santokh Singh, Mr Tajinder Singh from Jalandhar and Mr Manmohan from Jagraon. |
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Ludhiana
resident wins Lashkara Divali draw Ludhiana, November 2 The festival, which started on October 1, will conclude on January 24, next year. During the festival, various programmes, including music shows, star nites, road shows and lucky draws, will be held. In addition to the Divali draw, three more draws are scheduled. |
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