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Prime property becomes bone of contention
Man held for distributing pirated MBD help books
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Two arrested, 4 firearms recovered
Lab burgled
Pharmacists’ strike hits poor patients badly at Civil Hospital
Sports take precedence over patients’ health
‘Rape victim’ disappears from Hospital
Martyrs remembered on Armed Forces Flag Day
Canadian musician releases book on poems
Rain brings respite
Fashion freaks on a shopping spree
PCMS, IMA docs to protest on Dec 12
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Prime property becomes bone of contention
Jalandhar, December 7 The issue has even been dragged into a sangat darshan conducted by the NRI Affairs Minister Col Balbir Singh Bath and reported at the NRI police station. There have been cases and counter cases with the police. Even the Divisional Commissioner-cum-chairman of the NRI Sabha has summoned JIT officials in this context, but the issue remains unresolved. The various parties at stake have even held press conferences levelling all sorts of allegations on each other. As of now, the property does not even have an entry gate as one of the four NRI brothers owning the property have got the entrance closed by constructing a high wall on the boundary for fear of trespassing. The owners, whenever they visit, have been using the entry via an adjoining house. The property in question is 30 marla residential plot number 209, Shakti Nagar, with a current market value of over Rs 6 crore. The property falls on the road declared for commercial use, making it even pricier. The property currently stands in the name of Himat Singh, Dr Mahinder Singh, Narinder Singh and Manohar Singh, all sons of Sadhu Singh and settled in the USA. The original allottee from the JIT scheme area, however, was Joginder Mohan, a resident of Adarsh Nagar, way back on November 22, 1965. The property went to NRI brothers on July 4, 1968. There have been allegations from a group, led by one owner Dr Mahinder Singh, that the chairman of the JIT has been falsely claiming non-construction charges of Rs 33 lakh from the owners, whereas the property already has a decent livable unit at its end. Charges have also been levelled against the JIT chairman Baljit Singh Neelamahal that he is deliberately doing so as he wants to pressurise the owners to sell the property at a throwaway price to his brother Surjit Singh, who is a property dealer, or face its auction by the JIT. Neelamahal said, “My idea is only to get non-construction charges for the JIT.” Asked about a postdated cheque issued by his brother for the purchase of the property, he said, “Yes, my brother wanted to buy it, but I told him not to fall into wrong hands. So he got its payment stopped from the bank.” There also have been allegations that a group of property dealers had falsely got the power of attorney transferred to one Phagwara-based Kulwinder Singh and tried to sell it off. Kulwinder Singh claimed that it was a false allegation against him. “The JIT officials are now even creating hurdles in our way of getting the property registered,” he claimed. The chairman said, “Owners have to first deposit money and produce necessary documents. We will then advertise the matter in newspapers and invite objections and see accordingly.” The dealers, however, seem to be taking advantage of the fact that the NRI brothers are also divided over the issue of the sale of the property. NRI Sabha president Kamaljit Singh Hayre is also perhaps siding one owner Dr Mahinder Singh. Deputy Commissioner Priyank Bharti also recently asked the EO of the trust and the District Revenue Officer to submit report on the matter. |
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Man held for distributing pirated MBD help books
Jalandhar, December 7 Ajay Kumar, alias Sonu, resident of Bhatta colony, New Hargobind Nagar, Dhogri Road, was arrested by the police on a complaint of Balbir Singh, an employee of the Malhotra Book Depot (MBD) group. In his complaint to the police, Balbir Singh alleged that Sonu was distributing pirated copies of MBD help books in the region after getting them printed from some printers outside the state. Sub-Inspector Amarjit Singh revealed that during interrogation Sonu revealed that he was getting the books printed from a Dinesh Kumar, a Delhi-based printer. A case under various provisions of the Copyright Act, Trademark Act and cheating was registered against Ajay Kumar at the Division No 3 police station. Sonu was produced before a local court and remanded in police custody till December 9. Sonu had been allegedly distributing MBD help books of English for Class X after getting their copies printed in New Delhi and Bangalore for the past couple of years. Teams of the city police along with Sonu have reportedly left for New Delhi and Bangalore to nab the printers involved in the crime.
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Two arrested, 4 firearms recovered
Jalandhar, December 7 Sukhjit Singh, CIA in charge, said ASI Jassa Singh received a tip-off that Gurvider Singh, alias Ghuga, resident of Kalwan village in Kartarpur, was carrying a revolver and he heading to Workshop Chowk from Maqsoodan Chowk. A police team immediately erected a barricade at Workshop Chowk and arrested Gurvider Singh. One USA-made .32-bore revolver was recovered from him. During preliminary investigation, he told the police that he also had another .32-bore revolver and the same was later recovered by the police. Meanwhile, the ASI received another tip-off that Karan Kumar, resident of Essa Nagar, was standing at Maqsoodan Chowk and carrying a pistol. The police immediately laid a trap at Maqsoodan Chowk and arrested him. A .12-bore country-made pistol and a cartridge were recovered from him. Karan Kumar is a mini bus driver. During questioning, Karan Kumar revealed that he also had another .12-bore country-made pistol, which was later recovered by the police.
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Jalandhar December 7 Ravinder Sharma, owner of the lab, told the police that when he came to open his lab this morning, he found the locks of the main shutter broken. He said a computer monitor, three printers, CPU, UPS, inverter and bicycle were stolen. — OC
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Pharmacists’ strike hits poor patients badly at Civil Hospital
Jalandhar, December 7 About 150 pharmacists across the district remained on strike today as the members of the struggle committee of the Punjab State Pharmacist Association went on mass leave in support of their demands. Sources in the hospital said about 300 patients in need of medicines, injections and/or reports were turned away today. Poor patients from outside the city were seen sitting in the hospital lawn and on benches deciding whether to spend money on costly medicines or come back again from their distant residences after spending loads on travel fare. Taro (a diabetic) and Reshma (urinary problem) from Nandanpur village, said it seemed like a bad joke. “I have diabetes and heart problem. It is important for me to take medicines today, but I haven’t been able to take any since the medicine shop is closed. Now I have got only one choice to come back some other day since I can’t afford these medicines. My house is far away. Are the hospital authorities going to pay for the transportation?” said Taro. Simran, who works as a maid servant in the Chugitti area, also had to return empty handed as she could not get medicines for her son, who has foot allergy, from the hospital. She said, “My husband suffers from a mental impairment and my mother-in-law won’t let me come next time. I came with a lot of difficulty today after paying costly fares.” A woman, who is suffering from a bleeding nose and mouth and other complications, said, “My husband is a rickshaw puller. I have been coming to the hospital for the last three days. Today they tell us there is no medicine. We are buying all our medicines from outside.” She also complained of delay in test report results. Patients were also not administered injections. Patients who went to the hospital to get postmortem or other old reports were also turned away because the pharmacists have the record of the cases.
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Sports take precedence over patients’ health
Jalandhar, December 7 Reason: While X-ray test on hockey team students was being conducted (for mandatory medical test reports), many expectant mothers (even an emergency case) were denied timely ultrasound scans. Only a few pregnant women (and other patients awaiting ultrasounds) underwent scans at the Civil Hospital in the morning today, while the remaining patients were told that after 12 noon scans could no more be conducted (while the usual timings are till 2 pm). Two reasons were cited: The doctor on duty was on leave and the ultrasound machine was out of order. While one of the reasons (doctor on leave) was partly true, the other was a lie, directed to shoo away patients. Since X-ray tests of players of the under-21 and under-16 state-level hockey teams had to be conducted today, for their mandatory medical reports, doctors conveniently turned away patients who had come from faraway places. Hockey coach Surjit Singh said X-ray tests were conducted on 18 students from both the teams today. The X-ray test indeed cost dear to patients waiting for ultrasound scans. Pooja Sharma from Jalandhar Cantonment, Mariam from Pholariwal village and Payal from Labhpur sat dejected in the waiting area as they told The Tribune that they would have to come again later. They were all told that the scanning machine was out of order. Charanjit from Ladhewali, who brought his wife for a scan, was told there was no doctor available to conduct scans. Sukhwinder, an ASHA worker at Noorpur village, who brought along nine-month-pregnant Nigar, said Nigar’s was an emergency case. “We went to the doctor and told him that the scan could not be conducted. He sent us back, since Nigar’s baby might be expected tonight itself. Her slip categorically mentions that she is an emergency patient. Even some of the support staff advocated that her scan is important. But they did not listen. We have been told to come tomorrow morning.” Official speak
In all X-ray tests were conducted on 18 hockey girl players and ultrasounds of 18 patients were also done, making it a total of 36. Remaining patients had to be turned away because I am the only doctor on duty. The other radiologist (Dr Jasmeet Walia) is on leave. I am also supposed to sit on a medical board enquiry today. In a day, two doctors are supposed to take 40 cases. We took all the emergency cases all through the day. — Dr Satwinder Singh, Radiologist and the doctor on duty It is not possible that the doctor gave a miss to an emergency case. Barring that, how many cases can a doctor take in a day? We need more manpower and problems like these are caused due to staff
shortage — HK Singla, Civil Surgeon |
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‘Rape victim’ disappears from Hospital
Jalandhar, December 7
The Baradari police had found the girl near the railway station on Sunday night. At that time, she alleged that she had been gangraped by her boyfriend and his four friends. Inspector Beant Singh Juneja, SHO, Baradari, said, "She was looking mentally unsound as she was giving different statements." As she alleged that the rape had been committed in the area falling under Shahkot police station, the police station concerned was informed about the incident. Interestingly, when Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Gurwinder Singh reached the Civil Hospital to record the girl's statement, he was surprised to know that the girl had disappeared from the emergency ward mysteriously. At this, he recorded the statement of Dr. Surendra Pal of the civil hospital. Pal claimed that the girl was mentally unsound. When asked about the delay in sending ASI for recording the girl's statement, Shahkot SHO Lakhwinder Singh said, "The Shahkot police got information about this incident around Sunday midnight. The ASI was sent to the Civil Hospital on Monday morning itself." Dr Avtar Chand, Medical Superintendent, Civil Hospital, "I am not aware of the incident as hospital staff did not inform me about the mysterious disappearance of the girl from the emergency ward. I will get the incident checked." But at the same time, he said, “It is the responsibility of the police to take care of the victim of any criminal act as he or she remains in their custody.”
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Martyrs remembered on Armed Forces Flag Day
Jalandhar December 7
Lt Gen Madhok laid wreath at the Punjab State War Memorial and paid homage to the war heroes of Punjab on this occasion A function was also organised on the occasion by Vajra Corps and the District Sainik Welfare Board Jalandhar. Serving and retired Army officers, civil dignitaries, ex-servicemen and widows of martyrs also attended the function. The programme started with a devotional song by students of BD Arya College for Girls. Addressing the gathering, Gen Madhok recalled the sacrifices made by the brave soldiers in service to the nation. History, he said, will always remember the martyrs of Punjab and their contribution in ensuring freedom and security of the nation. He made fervent appeal to all to make monetary contribution to help mitigate the hardships faced by war widows of Punjab. He said the contribution made to the Flag Day fund would be utilised by the sainik boards for empowerment of war widows, disabled soldiers, ex-servicemen and their dependents. On behalf of Vajra Corps, Lt-Gen Sanjeev Madhok presented a cheque of Rs 30,000 to the District Welfare Board. The said amount would be used for the welfare of ex-servicemen and widows. He also gave gifts and grants to beneficiaries and honoured few best donors for their generous contribution. Six sewing machines, four blankets and one tricycle was also given to the beneficiaries. He also visited the Hall of Fame, Kargil Gallery and War Library. Priyank Bharti, Deputy Commissioner and President, Zila Sainik Board, Jalandhar, and Brig KS Dhillon (retd), vice-president, Zila Sainik Board, were present on the occasion.
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Canadian musician releases book on poems Jalandhar: The famous Canadian musician, Sangtar, has released his book on poems and ghazal named ‘Dhayian Nadiya da Punjab’ here at Punjab Press Club. Sangtar, the brother of famous Punjabi singers Manmohan Waris and Kamal Heer, said, this is his second book after ‘Dhundle Darpan’, released 20 years ago. Sangtar said he tried to describe Punjab and its culture from all aspects. He said he had also written ghazals on different aspects of life. — TNS
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Rain brings respite
Jalandhar, December 7 For those who like it rainy, there is more good news. The weather is expected to remain cloudy during the next 24 hours. The clouds might bring in a bit of rain tomorrow too. But people looking for the biting cold will have to wait for some more time as the temperatures are only expected to rise in the next 48 hours. The western disturbances are currently hovering over North Pakistan presently. From there they are expected to move to the adjoining Jammu and Kashmir region in the coming days. A dip in the present temperatures will be witnessed only when the western disturbances cross this region. |
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Fashion freaks on a shopping spree
So what’s in store for this winter? Satish Arora, who owns a store in the Model Town said, “There is no dramatic change in the fashion trends this year. A little change in fabric, necklines and styles have brought in new look for this winter. Woollen dhoti slawars, harems, patiala salwars are shoppers favourite this year. Moreover, these articles come in at an affordable price range of Rs 500 to 1,000.” “Takers for mix-n-match style have grown in the city. Satin and viscose are preferred party wear choices in this winter. Also people are increasingly purchasing ethnic wears and woollens with an ethnic tinge too.” Women are shedding inhibitions as the seductive short-frill-skirt-with-high-boots look is in. Stores are flaunting them and Punjabi women are picking them up without fear. Garment store owner Hardeep Iqbal Singh said, “Customers love those chequered jackets with various necklines. One piece dresses, asymmetrical pleated dresses are also in.” Shina, a local student said, “I pick my dresses according to the occasion. While the daily college wear would be long woollen kurti with jeans, for special parties and get-together I love something braver. There have to be times when we flaunt the high-fashion look. I hate to be bogged down by the salwar-suit image. Experimentation is a must.” Abha, a housewife, while shopping with her mother, said, “We love shopping every once in a while. We are in love with all sorts of kurtis. We can wear them with jeans and salwars. While last year slacks were in, this year it’s more of a jeans oriented look.” Some store owners said with the hike in rates this year branded clothes are certainly coming costlier. But for women of Jalandhar, being a fashion conscious town, shopping has just begun.
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PCMS, IMA docs to protest on Dec 12
Jalandhar, December 7 They are also focusing on the parity of pay scales and allowances of Punjab government doctors with their counterparts in the Central Government Health Services (CGHS), right from the interns up to the Director General of Health Services. The associations in a joint press statement said the Punjab Government is giving a step motherly treatment to the government doctors in the state.
— TNS
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A prime property owned by four NRI brothers on Mahavir Marg here has become a bone of contention with city’s
bigwigs.
Jalandhar, December 7
Jalandhar, December 7
Jalandhar, December 7
Admitted by the city police at the hospital on Sunday night, the girl disappeared mysteriously at around 7.30 am on Monday. The Civil Hospital administration came to know about girl's disappearance when a doctor attending to her visited the emergency ward at around 7.30 am.
Jalandhar, December 7