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Cops stage flag march, security beefed up
City lakes fail to woo winged guests
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CPO charged with theft
MSD pugilists win top prizes
Mann, SAD (A) men released
Mann opposes Advani’s view on Bharat Ratna for Atal
Lohri celebration: It’s for girls this time
Sarpanch granted bail
Army Day celebrations
Partition miseries portrayed
Anganwari workers stage
protest
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Cops stage flag march, security beefed up
Bathinda, January 12 A cavalcade led by the Superintendent of Police (Detective), Sukhdev Singh Chahal, took a round in the district. The march, which began at 8 am in the city, moved towards the sub-divisions and the rural areas, including Sangat, Ramma, Talwandi Sabo, Rampura, Bhai Rupa, Salawat Pura, Bhagta and Nathana. The cavalcade that included 350 policemen, 25 jeeps, canters and 50 motorcycles, returned to the city at 6 pm. The DSPs had been informed about the route and had been instructed to join the cavalcade in their respective areas. When contacted, Chahal said, “Security has been tightened in view of the Maghi Mela, which is going on in Muktsar, a district adjoining Bathinda. Various Sikh organisations have been holding conferences there to mark the occasion. The purpose of the flag march is just to create a sense of security among the people. If needed, it will be held on Monday also.” It has been reported that following the rejection of permission to hold a programme at Salawat Pura ashram from January 11 to 14 by the district administration, Dera followers are reportedly making preparations to move the Punjab and Haryana High Court in support of their demand. The P.R. Nain Insaan, senior vice-chairman of the Dera Sacha Sauda, in whose name the permission was sought could not be contacted despite several attempts. |
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City lakes fail to woo winged guests
Bathinda, January 12 A handful of birds that were sighted in one of the three lakes last month have now flown elsewhere. The three water bodies here present a deserted look, while the nearby wetland of Harike plays host to a large number of winged guests. With three water bodies in a row that greet the visitors here, Bathinda is also called a city of lakes. These artificial lakes came up in their present shape in 1974 to cater to the water requirement of the thermal power station. However, the migratory birds have skipped these water bodies and refused to adopt these as their winter home ever since these came up about 33 years ago. One of the reason for this, environmentalists say, could be all sorts of pollution in the area. These lakes are located under the shadow of the chimneys of the thermal plant that emit fly ash, which has become problematic for residents of the town. The power plant has been accused of disposing ash slurry in the lakes. The busy rail line passes through the periphery of these lakes and the highways to Faridkot and Abohar garland these water bodies causing noise pollution day and night. The Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh and several wetlands in the neighbouring Rajasthan have become important tourist destinations because of presence of various species of migratory birds. The wildlife department had a few years ago floated dummy birds in one of lakes in the state a few years ago to attract the winged guests. However, such serious efforts are yet to be taken here. One of the lakes that has been occupied by the army was being utilized for water sports by the troops. Some army personnel were seen engaged in water surfing today. Successive governments in the state promised to make Bathinda a mini-Kashmir by floating Dal Lake like houseboats and shikaras on these water bodies but nothing has been done so far to attract tourists. |
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CPO charged with theft
Bathinda, January 12 CPO Manjinder Singh of Janta Nagar allegedly stole a bicycle on Friday night from Dhobi Bazar, where he was deputed as a security watchman. The police received a complaint from the owner of the bicycle on Saturday morning in this regard. Following a tip-off, the police nabbed the accused and recovered the bicycle. The accused said that he took along the bicycle on Saturday morning, when he was about to leave from the spot. He said he didn’t have any wrong motive and informed his senior but the police had arrested him. Two CPOs at Kotwali police station alleged that the accused was a drug addict and stole the bicycle under the effect of intoxicants. They stated that the accused was recently promoted to the post of supervisor. When ASP (City), Harsh Kumar Bansal was contacted, he said, "The police has done its duty and all the CPOs will be strictly warned to be loyal towards their duties." |
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MSD pugilists win top prizes
Bathinda, January 12 Winners and runners-up: Men’s category 81–91 kg: Varinder Singh, Vikas Duggal Above 91 kg: Sahil Kumar, Kulwinder Singh Women’s category 50–52 kg: Amandeep Kaur, Rajwinder Kaur 66 – 70 kg: Sandeep Kaur, Paramjit Kaur. |
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Mann, SAD (A) men released
Faridkot, January 12 Talking to the media persons, he said he had to knock the door of high court to get bail, which exposed working of democracy in the state. Punjab and High court ordered bail in a case registered under 107 and151 sections of the IPC at Kotkapura Police station on January 7. Mann also said he would take part in the party’s scheduled political rally on Maghi festival at Muktsar.
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Lohri celebration: It’s for girls this time
Ferozepur, January 12 It was for the first time that Lohri for girls was celebrated in a village in the state. The celebrations, named ‘Nirlep di Lohri’ was observed under the theme ‘Dhian di Lohri’. Parminder Singh Pinki, general secretary of the PPCC and the chief guest on the occasion, presented Rs 1,100 each to the families of the seven girls, that would be deposited in a post-office for 20 years. On maturity, the sum would be used to marry these girls. As many as 63 families received free five-marla plot certificate while 63 families were provided with BPL yellow cards. The aim was to drive home the message that girls were not a curse. |
Barnala, January 12 The court also directed the sarpanch to cooperate with the administration in the enquiry. The Shaina police had booked sarpanch Kulwant Singh for the alleged embezzlement of government funds. The next hearing of the case is fixed for January 21.—OC |
Army Day celebrations
Ferozepur, January 12 “Know your Army” was the theme of the exhibition. The display was organised in order to highlight various achievements of the Army in professional fields, humanitarian aid and relief work, and the services rendered as aid to civil authority. It also gave spectators a glimpse into the life of the Army and was aimed at motivating youth to join the prestigious defence force. The display was inaugurated by Major General Munish Sibal, general office commanding of the Golden Arrow Division. He also addressed the gathering and highlighted the proud customs and tradition of forces. He also exhorted the youth to come forward and be a part of this valiant organisation. |
Abohar, January 12 The AKS president, Raju Nagpal, presented mementos to the guests. Director S. Narula said staging Som Pal Heera’s play “Te Rome Jalda Riha” was a humble effort to project the sufferings of the partition.—OC |
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