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Mc parking plan takes shape
Corporation incurring losses in bidding process
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DRM allows use of LPG cylinders at rly stations
Dowry laws being misused, say cops
Scheme for pensioners
GKU to give fillip to education in rural areas
Children listen at the TB awareness camp held at Little Flower Public High School on Friday. A Tribune photograph
Revision of voters’ lists set to begin on Feb 4
Swine flu: Two more cases reported
NGOs campaign against use of China Dor
Poppy husk seized, one arrested
2 killed in separate road accidents
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Mc parking plan takes shape
Bathinda, February 1 Mayor Baljit Singh Birbehman presided over the meeting of MCB officials and municipal councillors held over the issue today. During the meeting, the pivotal issue of providing alternative to the tenant shopkeepers of MCB was discussed. The proposed multi-level parking will include shops of Subhash market that MCB owes and has given on rent to various people. Discussing the issue, commissioner Uma Shankar Gupta said the shopkeepers who have been there for 30 years cannot be ignored or sidelined. The members zeroed in on two sites including Bhagat Singh market and medicine market (near Gandhi market) where the existing tenants can be provided alternative space. It was proposed that first storeys be added to the existing shops at either of the two markets, so that the shopkeepers are provided alternative space. Some of the members even proposed to adjust these shops in the commercial pocket of the multi-level parking project, which was not found feasible. The proposal of giving shops at either of the two markets would be kept before the general house for consideration in its next meeting. Meanwhile, Darashaw company has been finalised as the consultant for the project. Uma Shankar Gupta said the company will also be responsible for making project reports, such as that of seeking funds under programnes like Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). Besides, there are elaborate plans for the beautification of Rose Garden, landscaping for which the company's help for preparing project report can be taken. "Currently, we have to approach the Punjab Municipal Infrastructure Development Company (PMIDC) for doing this work. Having an in-house consultant would make things easier," he reasoned. Assistant commissioner Kamal Kant, municipal councillors Raj Kumar Sood, Harmandar Singh, Daljit Singh Brar, Raju Sra, Manjit Singh and others were also present. Fact file
Earlier, along with seven shopkeepers, Sunil Singla, one of the tenants of the affected area, had given an application to the Mayor. Singla said the shopkeepers had taken these shops on rent in 1996 and they pay rent which is hiked every year by 20 per cent. Shopkeepers demanded that their shops be spared while constructing the multi- level parking so that their business is not affected. |
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Corporation incurring losses in bidding process
Bathinda, February 1 On the directions of the court, the cooperative department of government of Punjab had issued notification stating that all skilled works (such as construction) upto Rs 30 lakhs to be got done from labor societies. With only the labor societies participating in the bidding process, which was earlier open, the bidding was getting affected and government was incurring losses. In most of the abovementioned works kept before the consideration of the Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) meeting today, the bidders have quoted rates which are not competitive as per the rates quoted before the issuance of the aforesaid notification. This was done under the Labor Cooperative Society Act. For instance, for the work of constructing and painting humps (speed brakers) in the city for Rs 9.89 lakhs, three labor societies have proposed their bids. Of these three societies, even the lowest bid seems to be on the higher side. It has been proposed to call the contractors for negotiation. This problem has been found in almost all major work/s wherein even the labor societies seem to have joined hands in quoting the lowest bid, which is higher than the amount quoted for the same work last year. Expressing concern over this trend, the F&CC members today decided that the government should be written to so that it does not keep on losing revenue at the hands of these labor societies. Meanwhile, the committee cleared around 45 financial matters related to development work in the city. It cleared laying of slip road at Dabwali–Badal road junction. Installing barbed wires at the garbage dumping site, construction of room or office in the old octroi post land at Sirki Bazar, paving of main Sanjay Nagar Road, open drainage for disposal on Power House road, laying tiles on footpath and repairing park in Model Town phase II, construction of drain in Sanjay Nagar, laying of Multania road from street number 13 to street number 20, laying of Dhobiana Basti main road, supply and fixing of informatory board in different parts of the city and other works. The committee, however, rejected the bid received for constructing the boundary wall along Sanjay Nagar Pond as only one bid was received. The tenders would be re-called. Fact file
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DRM allows use of LPG cylinders at rly stations
Bathinda, February 1 The documents of commercial gas cylinder connection should be deposited with the superintendent of the station concerned. The owners of the vends have been directed to stock two fire extinguishers of five kilograms each with every gas cylinder connection and to train the vend staff on the use of the fire extinguisher. SP Bhatia, area manager, Bathinda railway station, said, “Today, we have received a formal letter from the DRM office, permitting the use of industrial cylinders. We welcome the decision, as now passengers will be able to get good quality, fresh and hygienic food." Pointing out the instructions attached with the letter, he said, “All cylinders must be industrial and to check blackmailing, the vendors have to register their voucher numbers with the railway authorities. Two fire extinguishers with each gas cylinder are compulsory." There are 11 fixed and
22 movable stalls at Bathinda junction. The permission to use gas cylinders has come as a big relief for vendors. Baldev, one of the vendors at the station, said, "If we are allowed to use cylinders, it will be good for us as well as for the passengers. They will get fresh food and tea which was not available to them yet." Surinder, who has been running a stall at the Bathinda station for the last 12 years, said, "I cook pakoras and prepare tea outside the station premises and then carry them to my stall. It is a very tedious job. Even customers do not like to eat stale food. Our business had dropped by 30 per cent." "We can offer fresh food items to customers if we are allowed to use cylinders,” he added. Fact file
The owners of the vends have been directed to stock two fire extinguishers of five kilograms each with every gas cylinder connection and to train the vend staff on the use of the fire extinguisher. All cylinders must be industrial and to check blackmailing, the vendors have to register their voucher numbers with the railway authorities. |
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Dowry laws being misused, say cops
Bathinda, February 1 In 2012, 1430 cases of marital discord were registered at this police station of which 286 were fake dowry cases while 45 were genuine. Inspector Kuldeep Singh said, "At the women police cell, cases of marital dispute from all over Bathinda district are handled. Presently, 56 cases of marital dispute are under investigation. However, 250 similar cases from the previous months are pending. The reasons for the separation of a couple could be many, but dowry is an additional charge in every case." "Every month, 60-70 new divorce cases are filed and disposed of. Every case for separation is strengthened by the dowry law from the girls' side to harass the boy and his family. However, only five to six per cent cases are genuine while the rest are false." Talking about the process followed while registering a case, Kuldeep Singh said "A complainant comes to us either directly or through the senior superintendent of police (SSP). Our team gives the complainant a patient hearing. “Later, we call both the parties. We try to resolve the case with mutual understanding, which is the best option for both the parties. If they are reluctant, then we register a case." The inspector said as far as dowry complaints are concerned, the police interviews the two parties separately and its lady counsellor speaks to the women complainants. "If we find it to be genuine, then we write a letter to the SSP. After his permission, we file an inquiry and start the investigation," he said. Parmjit Kaur, head constable and counsellor, said, "We try our best to resolve the marital disputes peacefully. Girls are tortured for dowry, but such cases account for only two to three per cent of the total. The rest of the dowry complaints are false and are only used by
the women to harass their in-laws." Talking about the main reasons for the marital disputes, the inspector said, "Lack of adjustment, ego, lack of patience, greed, interference of family members and drugs are some of the major reasons for divorces." "Dowry is a game for today's generation," the inspector said. Official Speak
}Every month, 60-70 new divorce cases are filed and disposed of. Every case is strengthened by the dowry law from the girls' side to harass the boy and his family. But only five to six per cent cases are genuine while the rest are false.~ —
Kuldeep Singh,
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City Briefs
Bathinda, February 1 Tributes paid to Gandhi The Punjab State Freedom Fighters' Youth Forum and Gandhi Memorial Library Trust paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary. Trust president Ashok Sharma said Gandhi was called Mahatma because he practiced what he preached. Seth disclosed that Gandhi selected his father Seth Ram Nath, for satyagraha in1940. He also took part in Quit India movement. Meditation camp Osho Prem Dhyan Mandir is organizing a meditation camp on February 2 from 7 am to 7 pm. The camp will be conducted by an Osho preacher from
Roorkee.
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GKU to give fillip to education in rural areas
Bathinda, February 1 In the first stage, an aptitude test was conducted in which 6,000 students from all over the sub-division participated. The top 50 students further underwent an educational treatment as per the objectives of the final project to promote rural education. Ranveer Singh Narwal, state head of the Hindu Siksha Simiti, block education officer Sant Kumar and deputy dean (development, GKU) Prof Ashwani Sethi addressed and guided the students and their parents. Public relations officer of Guru Kashi University Sukhdevinder Kaura delivered a lecture on education focussing on its objectives and scope. — TNS
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TB awareness camp held
Bathinda, February 1 He urged people to get their sputum examined immediately in case anyone is found suffering from symptoms of TB like persistent cough for more than two weeks, blood in sputum, loss of appetite, loss of weight, pain in chest etc. Goyal said the examination is done free of cost at government hospitals and appealed to the people not to leave treatment midway. In case any patient gives up the treatment halfway, then the disease becomes incurable, he added. Treatment is done free of cost with DOTs system (Directly Observed Treatment Short Course) in government hospitals and through DOT providers. After the programme, managing director of the school, Mohinder Singh and principal Kuldip Kaur, thanked the officials of the health department.
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Revision of voters’ lists set to begin on Feb 4
Bathinda, February 1 In a press statement issued here today, the ADC-cum-additional district election officer Mohammad Tayyab stated that the ward-wise lists would be prepared for Panchayat Samiti, Zila Parishad and gram panchayat elections as per the lists available for the Vidhan Sabha elections on January 1 this year. He said that the work would be completed by February 20. The first edition of the voters' list would be published by February 21 and from March 5 to March 13, objections would be invited. The final list would be published on March 20. He directed the sub-divisional magistrates-cum-deputy election officers of Bathinda, Talwandi Sabo and Rampura Phul to submit the record of ward-wise details of gram panchayats to his office by February 11 so that the final lists are published on time.
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Swine flu: Two more cases reported
Bathinda, February 1 The health department’s rapid response team carried out the exercise of visiting the patients’ houses, distributing medicines and conducting surveys. District Health Officer, Dr Raghubir Singh Randhawa, said two women swine flu patients, who were undergoing treatment at private hospitals, have been fully cured and discharged. The department today sent five more samples for tests. The reports will be received soon. — TNS
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NGOs campaign against use of China Dor
Bathinda, February 1 Avtar Singh Goga, head of Jarnail Singh Memorial Welfare Society, requested the students not to use china thread as it has taken the lives of many people and has injured many birds. The NGOs also urged the children to inform the shopkeepers who are selling China thread about the hazards involved.
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Poppy husk seized, one arrested
Bathinda, February 1 50 kg lahan seized
The Sadar police arrested a person and recovered 50 kg of lahan from him. The accused has been identified as Surjit Singh, a resident of Bir Talab area.
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2 killed in separate road accidents
Bathinda, February 1
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