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DIVALI FOR ALL, DUTY FOR THEM
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Youth arrested for abducting minor girl
Coop society’s office burgled
JIT asked to pay up
MC fixes ‘tehbazari’ fees
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DIVALI FOR ALL, DUTY FOR THEM
Jalandhar, November 12 There will be policemen, firemen, doctors and even the Powercom linesmen who would be missing the charm of bursting crackers with their children, doing puja with the family and having a lavish dinner with family and friends. Instead, they will be out of homes to answer the call of their duties. At the forefront will be the firemen, the unsung heroes, attending to calls and reaching out to the affected areas to douse the flames. Rajinder Sharma, Fire Officer, said, “It is not just me, but the entire staff of the department, including 19 firemen, nine employees from octroi staff, ex-servicemen and drivers (51 in all), who would be stationed at different strategic locations to combat any untoward incident.” Asked if he would miss his family, he said, “We are used to it and so are our families. We will take compensatory off a day or two later and then have a similar celebration with them. It will not really matter. The safety of the residents of the whole city is our priority on this day.” Also on stringent duty will be the policemen, ACP (Traffic) Parminder Singh Bhandal, said, “Tomorrow night, each and every traffic police personnel, including me, will be on roads to ensure that there is no problem in the movement of traffic. The personnel will be on duty till past midnight till everyone is through with celebrations and has reached home. We will be making six teams which will cover the entire city.”Asked whether his family would wait for him to have dinner together, “No, they already know that there is no point in waiting. My children are school-going. By the time I will be reaching home, they will have already slept. Duty comes first, celebrations can follow.” Away from home and attending to any emergency cases on Divali night will be doctors at the Civil Hospital. Dr RL Bassan, Civil Surgeon, said he had directed all surgeons and eye specialists to be on duty tomorrow. The emergency doctors at all primary and subdivision health centres have also been sounded. Dr Satinder Bajaj at the Trauma Centre of the Civil Hospital said, “I will be spending two to three hours at the hospital after 10 pm. I have been asked to be available on call throughout the night.” Dr Jasminder from the Paediatrics Department, too, had a similar statement to make. Ensuring that all houses are lit up on Divali night, there will be at least two to three linesmen of PowerCom on duty tomorrow at their respective zonal complaint offices. Divali night Policemen, firemen, doctors and Powercom linesmen will be out of homes to answer the call of their duties
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Fire tenders to be stationed at 10 sites
Divisional Fire Officer Kashmir Singh said he had made a comprehensive plan with his staff to ensure that the vehicles remained stationed in 10 separate directions so as to reduce the commuting time during any such untoward incident. He elaborated, “We already have a static tank at Chowk Sudan where a small jeep will be stationed. We have made sure that the hydrant system installed at Attari Bazaar gets continuous supply of water, for which we have sounded alert with O&M officials of the Partap Bagh zone. We already have a vehicle stationed at Burlton Park, which will cover the vast Maqsudan area. “One of the fire tender will also be stationed at
Nurmahal, which will also check any fire incident in Phillaur and surrounding areas. We already have a fire substation at
Kartarpur, Police Lines and Dada Colony near Industrial Area. A vehicle will be stationed at the Pathankot bypass for any requirement around the area. Another will be parked in the Basti area to cater to the needs there. A vehicle or two would also remain readily available at the headquarters on Jail Road.” |
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100 saplings die before plantation due to MC’s negligence
Jalandhar, November 12 The saplings had perhaps been procured by the horticulture wing of the MC during Vanamahotsav celebrations in August. The department staff shifted the plants to the desired location along a drain in small polythene bags, but perhaps forgot to plant them. The saplings, which could not be watered after the rainy season, have now withered. Of the total saplings, only a few have a single green branch left with some chance of revival, while the rest have completely died. The sight has come as a rude shock for the residents, who claim that they have written to the MC authorities time and again to do something, but in vain. Ramesh, who runs a construction material shop in the area, said, “We saw an MC trolley unload the saplings here about three months back. Ever since, no one came over to plant them anywhere. If they were short of time, they could have roped in some residents or environmentalists or social bodies for assistance. It is sheer callousness on the part of the officials to have let the plants die like that.” Japinder Singh, resident of Punjab Avenue, said the dying plants presented a horrific sight. “Had these been planted somewhere, these would have flowered in a year or two and given shade to the passersby in summers,” he said. Kulwinder Singh, Superintending Engineer (B&R and Horticulture), said the matter was not in his notice and he would get it checked. |
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Youth arrested for abducting minor girl
Jalandhar, November 12 Police sources said on October 30 the father of the victim girl had complained to the police that Sanjay, who wanted to marry his daughter, had kidnapped her and he reportedly taken her to Bihar. Acting on the complaint, the police registered a case under Section 363 and 366 of the IPC against Sanjay. On Sunday evening, the police received a tip-off that Sanjay had brought the girl to the Mithu Basti area and accordingly a raid was conducted and Sanjay was nabbed and the girl rescued. Meanwhile the girl was handed over her parents. |
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Coop society’s office burgled
Jalandhar, November 12 The miscreants decamped with Rs 9 lakh rupees lying in
an almirah. The village watchman noticed the broken locks and iron grills and informed the society representatives about the incident. Staff of the Patara police post reached the spot and started
investigation. A case has been registered. |
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JIT asked to pay up
Jalandhar, November 12 In her complaint, Tripta Devi, resident of Avtar Nagar, wrote, that the JIT had launched an LIG flats development scheme in Indira Puram (also known as Gurbanta Singh Enclave) wherein she had applied in the pensioners' category. She said she was one among those selected as waiting applicants in the category with her application number 67205. The complainant deposited Rs 18,000 vide pay order dated December 29, 2007, at Axis Bank, Jalandhar, favouring “The Chairman, Improvement Trust, Jalandhar”. The pay order was received by the JIT office. The complainant said since then she had approached the opposite party on numerous occasions to get the flat allotted in her name. The complainant said finding no sufficient and proper reply, she ultimately applied for a refund of the margin money of Rs 18,000 on January 29, 2009. She said she had sent numerous requests, but she still did not get any refund. “Neither the opposite party has allotted any flat till today, nor has refunded Rs 18,000 along with 18 per cent per annum interest despite repeated requests,”she alleged. In their reply, JIT officials said the name of the complainant was first in the waiting list of successful applicants of LIG flats. “Only if any one of the successful applicants would have withdrawn, she could have been allotted the LIG flat. Since not even a single applicant withdrew, she could not get any allotment in her name.” The trust chairman expressed his consent for making a refund. In his judgement, forum president Jaspal Singh Bhatia wrote, “In case the trust was ready to refund the margin money of Rs 18,000 to the complainant, they should have deposited the cheque or draft for the amount along with a written reply. It clearly shows that the opposite party intentionally did not refund the amount. The trust is directed to refund Rs 18,000 to the complainant and to pay further Rs 10,000 in lump sum on account of compensation and litigation expenses within one month from the date of receipt of copy of the order, failing which it shall be liable to pay an interest at the rate of 12 per cent per annum. |
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MC fixes ‘tehbazari’ fees
Jalandhar, November 12 Those extending counters up to 5 feet will have to pay up Rs 500, those going between 5 to 10 feet will be made to pay Rs 1,000 and those putting up their gift items and stuff from 10 to 15 feet beyond their premises will be asked to pay Rs 1,500. There are separate charges to be levied on those tents erected along roadsides. A fee of Rs 1,500 will be charged for a single tent and Rs 3,000 for a double tent. The last date for any such temporary encroachment will be November 13, Divali day. Commissioner Vinay Bublani said the such encroachments would be allowed only for the ongoing festive season. All those putting up crackers in their tents or counters will not be charged any fee as this is illegal from the point of view of MC officials, who have not allowed the sale of crackers at any site other than Burlton Park. The Assistant Commissioner, MC, Gurbinder Randhawa, is said to have even written to the Police Commissioner Gaurav Yadav to take action against all those indulging in the sale of crackers anywhere other than the designated site. |
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from schools
Jalandhar, November 12 Diya making, thali decoration and rangoli making contests were also held in the school and the students showed their talent in a creative manner. They welcomed Divali in a colourful and happy manner. DIPS, Urban Estate-I
DIPS, Urban Estate-I, organised a bonanza of inter-class competitions on Divali. Competitions were held in class decoration for Grade 1 and 2, diya making for Grade 3, 4 and 5, thali decoration for Grade 6, 7 and 8 and rangoli for Grade 9 and 10. Children decorated diyas artistically with various materials. Exotic thalis were decorated depicting the festive spirit and mood. Creative and wonderful eye-catching rangolis were appreciated by everyone. Students decorated their classrooms with candles, diyas, torans, buntings, flowers, etc. The school adorned a festive look with deepshikas, torans, buntings, streamers, etc. Ivy World School
Ivy World School organised diya and candle decoration and rangoli making competitions for students. The myriad colours of the intricate rangoli designs created a rainbow of happiness and decoration with the twinkling diyas gave the school foyer a festive look. Students from all classes participated in the competitions and their efforts were lauded by everyone. St Soldier group
The St Soldier Group of Institutions celebrated Divali with special children of Pingla Ghar. Vice-chairperson along with students of St Soldier group distributed gifts and sweets among inmates and wished them a happy Divali. Students also made beautiful rangolis on ground and lit diyas. Annual function
Kamla Nehru Public School, Chak Hakim, Phagwara, organised its sixth annual function "Junoon" - The Passion. Parwinder Pal Singh, SDM, Phagwara, was the chief guest. The best athletes of the session 2011-12 with lighted torch in their hands showed "junoon" for bright future of India. The chief guest hoisted the flag and released a dove and balloons in air. The school band and march past impressed one and all. Around 1,000 students took part in the programme. The school Prefactorial Board presented the students’ annual school report. The stunning dance performances of students of KG on "Gummy bears", classes I, II and III on "Beautiful Day", classes IV, V and VI on "Waving flag", class VIII on "Taquat watan ki humse", classes IX and X on "Ararmbh" and class XI on "In my city" were greatly applauded by one and all. Prize distribution function
The 27th annual prize distribution function was held at Swami Sant Dass School. The chief guest of the evening, Dr Vijay Shankar Mehta, a spiritual mentor, witnessed a cultural programme based on the theme "Save girl child". A grand science exhibition was held on the occasion. Students along with their teachers prepared 37 models of physics, chemistry, biology, maths, social science and computer. Saffron Public School
Saffron Public School organised its 12th annual prize distribution function to felicitate the endeavours of its students and teachers with a medley of activities which was based on theme "Go green". Som Parkash, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Local Government, Punjab, and MLA from Phagwara, was the Chief Guest. The function commenced with a "shabad". It was followed with the lighting of lamp. Tiny tots decked up in colourful attire presented a spectacle of the variety programme and enthralled the audience with their scintillating performances. Students conveyed beautiful messages to the audience with their performances to "Save Mother Earth" and to adopt habit of "Go green" in their lives. Children’s Day
Children's Day and DiVali were celebrated in MGN Public School, Adarsh Nagar, Jalandhar. A cultural programme was organised and teacher presented poems, songs and dances for the students. Students presented mono-acting, mimicry, songs, poems and dances. Chocolates were distributed among students. |
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Jalandhar, November 12