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Woman killed by paramour
‘Sutta Naag’ to be screened at Toronto Pbi film festival
College students irked as green-room used as store
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Cops in a fix as accused get bail
Promoting
Punjabi
Docs caution against dengue, malaria
Three booked for assault
Seminar on career in science held
Teacher gets invite from Unesco
Play portrays saga of love gone wrong
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Woman killed by paramour
Bathinda, March 26 The victim Reena's husband Shivraj is a Kotkapura-based photographer and the couple had four children — two girls and two boys — from the 14 years of their marriage. The police said the woman was living with her paramour Satnam Singh and children in a rented accommodation in Rajpura for the past some months. According to the information available, some passersby spotted the body in the car, which is reportedly registered in the name of a lawyer. People passing by the car grew suspicious on finding the keys of the car lying on the dashboard and blood-stained slippers on the seat next to the driver's seat. The police control room was informed. The police contacted the deceased's family members, who were already searching for her. Senior police functionaries, including SP (D) Amarjeet Singh, SP (City) Dharamvir Singh, DSPs Ramandeep Kaur Sran, Ranjeet Singh, Balkrishan Singla and Amandeep Singh besides Canal Colony Station House Officer (SHO) Karamjit Singh reached the spot. Finger print experts were also summoned. The president of the Sahara Jan Sewa (an NGO), Vijay Goyal, said the visibly-upset Sukhdev Singh, the deceased's father-in-law, approached him at around 8 am and sought help to search Reena. "The man was crying vehemently and informed that his daughter-in-law's paramour had claimed to kidnap her last night and had threatened to kill her," Goyal said. Sukhdev Singh alleged that Reena had eloped with Satnam Singh, a driver, on the eve of Diwali last year. Canal Colony SHO Karamjit Singh said the couple was at dispute for the past four to five years and following persistent efforts of the court, the duo had recently reached a compromise. When the accused learnt about the compromise, he abducted the woman yesterday and forced her to tell her husband that she does not want to live with him (husband) anymore. The accused threatened her of dire consequences if she did not do his bidding. Sukhdev Singh said the accused also assaulted his son (the woman's husband). "The accused called us on our cell phone and asked us where he should drop the body. He last called us at around 1.30 am and informed that the body was lying in the boot of a car near the Bathinda railway station," Sukhdev claimed. Reena's family members approached the Sahara Jan Sewa to help them in tracing the car near the railway station, which was later spotted on the Thandi Sarak. A mobile SIM, the deceased's voter card, a handkerchief, some tablets and the woman's slippers were recovered from the car. Following the complaint of the deceased's father Gurcharan Das of Rajpura, a case has been registered against the accused Satnam Singh of Kotkapura under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, said the Canal Colony SHO. Further investigation in the case was handed over to the CIA branch. Fact file |
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‘Sutta Naag’ to be screened at Toronto Pbi film festival
Bathinda, March 26 Based on Ram Sarup Ankhi's story by the same name, the film will rub shoulders with Punjabi movies like Nabar, which has been awarded the National Award and will be shown at the festival. Talking to TNS, Amardeep Gill said he got calls from members of the board of directors of the festival - Sunny Gill and Mandeep Aujla - who asked him to bring the movie to the fest. "The board of directors went through the teasers of 'Sutta Naag', which were available on the internet, and called us up. We are now readying for the big plunge," he said. Made at a shoestring budget running into few lakhs, the movie has been shot in Dhaban village near Sangria in Rajasthan and Sikhwala village near Malout. Gill zeroed in on the two villages after conducting a recce and two months of intense planning. Parminder Singh from Chandigarh has shot the movie with a D5 camera. "We have not compromised on the technical aspect of film making. We have used the zimmy zip technique, which is a computerised version of using cranes while shooting," he added. Theatre artistes Kul Sidhu, Raj Joshi, Jagtar Aulakh, Dharminder Kaur, Suhajdeep Brar, Gurnam Sandhu and others have enacted in the 40-minute film that aims to herald an era of short movies in the Punjabi film industry, which is already riding high on the wave of commercial success. Set in the pre-partition Punjab, the movie claims to reflect many human emotions, especially of a woman caught in a loveless marriage. Actress Kul Sidhu is the main protagonist of the movie. Unable to find producers, Gill went ahead with the script and invested Rs 2 lakh of his savings to produce the movie. A few people residing abroad provided him with some financial support.
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College students irked as green-room used as store
Bathinda, March 26 The college auditorium has two green-rooms but none of the two is available to the students. While one of the rooms has been given to the department of economics, the other one is being used as a store for many years. Students of the college who take part in cultural activities want the green-rooms back. While speaking to Bathinda Tribune, the principal of the college, Vijay Goyal, said, "Once the renovation of the auditorium begins, we will ensure that both the green-rooms are also renovated and made available to the students. One room had been given to the department of economics as the college was facing a shortage of rooms. All the scrap will be removed from the other room and we plan to install a sound system there." When asked how the students were managing without a green-room, Gurjeet Singh Mann, the coordinator of the Rajindra Yuva Club, said, "Till now, we have been stocking props and the sound system in the music room. Students used to practise in classrooms. If the green-rooms are made available, it will be of great help." Maluka meets college head
The Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka met the college principal, Vijay Goyal, and Prof GS Brar, a member secretary of the Higher Education Institute Society. "During his visit, the minister had asked us to prepare an estimate of the funds required by the college. We presented a fresh estimate of Rs 3.25 crore. He has promised us that the Education Department will release some funds soon," said Prof Brar. Following directions of the higher authorities, the assistant director of public instructions (ADPI) Harleen Kaur also visited the college yesterday and collected the details related to infrastructure. "The minister is keen on making the basic amenities like drinking water and washrooms available to the students. The department is also keen on beautifying the college," said Prof Brar. |
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Cops in a fix as accused get bail
Bathinda, March 26 The details of the persons arrested under the bus stand police post area reveal that most of them were released on bail despite the fact that they are habitual offenders. During the past just five months, the policemen at the post have seized 38 bottles of illicit liquor, 12 bottles of liquor sans proper bills, 34 vials, 200 capsules, 810 gram of opium and 68.5 kg of poppy husk. The police arrested 13 men and three women in and around the bus stand under the NDPS Act. Cops said they managed to catch the accused after exploiting various sources and several days of search. Cops said the bus stand was the main hub of small-time smugglers, who opt for a short cut to make fast bucks by using illegal means to sell prohibited drugs. They were not afraid of getting caught as they knew that they could come out of the jail in two or three months by getting bail from court and could resume their illegal business. The bus stand police post in-charge ASI Gurmel Singh said they recently arrested three women in two separate cases and recovered 20 kg of poppy husk from their possession. A woman from Ukandwal village near Jaitu was arrested on November 24 last year with five kg of poppy husk and she managed to get bail after spending around two months behind bars. Similarly, two women were arrested with 15 kg of poppy husk on December 16 last year and they too managed to get bail within two months of their arrest. Two of the three women were first-time offender. The third one was arrested for the second time but still she managed to come out of jail within two months of her arrest. The police post in-charge said the second time offender in the NDPS Act case was facing similar charges in Mansa district too. Once she was released on bail, she resumed the illegal business of selling poppy husk in the vicinity of the border of Punjab and Haryana. The police said the accused purchase poppy husk for Rs 800 per kg from nearby districts of Rajasthan as there was no ban on the sale of poppy husk in the neighbouring state. Later, the accused would smuggle the narcotics into Punjab and illegally sell it for Rs 1,500 per kg. Possessing or selling poppy husk is a crime in Punjab.
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Retd cop wields pen, book approved for govt school libraries
Tribune News Service
Bathinda, March 26 The maiden book of the Bant Singh (62), a retired assistant sub-inspector of the Punjab Police, will be included in the libraries of government senior secondary, high and middle schools. Bant Singh wielded pen after he had left the baton. “I was very fond of singing folk songs. But since my department did not permit such an indulgence, I kept myself limited to writings. I used to write on day-to-day happenings, which prompted me to write a book after retirement,” said Bant Singh, who hanged his boots in October 2010 after 40 years of service. The book, published by the Lok Geet Prakashan, Chandigarh, is an insight into the importance of Punjabi language, a comparison between old and new Punjabi cultures, country and Punjabiyat. “Due to the influx of varied cultures, we have forgotten our mother tongue. Many words in Punjabi sound alien to our children. The old traditions have faded away. The book is an effort to conserve all these aspects of Punjabiyat and re-create the present generation’s interest in Punjabi language,” he said. The Director of the Education Department, Dr Kamal Kumar, granted approval for buying the book Main Punjabi Boli Haan for the libraries in senior secondary, high and middle schools. Bant Singh said inclusion of his book in school libraries has introduced him to a new horizon. “I want to write for children and acquaint them with the lost glory of our mother tongue,” he added. Bant Singh is now busy penning his second book on folklores (lok kathavan).
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Docs caution against dengue, malaria
Bathinda, March 26 He said education about the spread of vector borne diseases like dengue and malaria was needed to arrest its spread. Joint teams of the health department and the municipal corporation have been constituted that would spread awareness about the disease in the first phase. In the second phase, the exercise will be repeated in the month of May. He claimed that last year, only eight cases of dengue were reported in the district of which five were from the city. District Health Officer Dr RS Randhawa said like last year, this year too, all the departments will coordinate to ensure that the diseases do not spread. From May onwards, the municipal corporation will start fogging in the city to prevent the mosquitoes from multiplying. He said stagnant water in old tyres, broken boxes, tins and pots become the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. Dr Randhawa said people should clean their desert coolers, AC and refrigerators at least once a week to ensure there is no stagnant water. He added that the pot-holed roads should be filled so that water does not accumulate in it. "The corporation can maintain a hatchery of the fish that feeds on malaria mosquito larvae, thereby arresting its spread," he said. The education department was asked to direct the students to wear full sleeve clothes, while the water supply department was asked to ensure there was no leakage in the distribution network. The sewerage board was asked to ensure that no main hole is left without a cover. Similarly the forest department, railways, PRTC, NFL, fishery department and others were asked to take initiatives. Dr Randhawa said under the active-passive surveillance, the health department conducts free treatment of cases of malaria, dengue and chikanguniya. He said that a centennial survey centre is being established at the Bathinda Civil Hospital and added that free treatment and diagnostic facilities were available at the hospital under the programme.
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Three booked for assault
Bathinda, March 26 One booked for abusing woman
Police has registered a case against a resident of Dhipali village for using derogatory language against a woman residing in Dhobiana Basti. The accused was booked on the complaint of Naseeb Kaur who accused Kulvir Singh of using derogatory remarks against her over the cell phone. Police has registered a case under section 509 of the IPC against the accused at the Cantonment police station. Three booked for bid to encroach upon house
Police has registered a case against three persons including a woman for trying to encroach upon a house situated in Bhai Mati Das Nagar. In a complaint to the police, Colonel Jagjeet Singh Mann, a resident of Civil Lines, said the accused, including Zakir Hussain, Surinder Kaur and Santokh Singh had encroached upon two rooms constructed on a plot in Bhai Mati Das Nagar. The colonel said the accused had broken the locks of his house and stolen the material lying inside the rooms before trying to encroach upon it. Police reached the spot and recorded the statements of the neighbours and the complainant. Police has registered a case under sections 447, 380, 506, 511 and 34 of the IPC at the Cantonment police station. |
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Seminar on career in science held
Bathinda, March 26 Students of computer science and engineering, information technology and petrochemical engineering, participated in the seminar and took keen interest in knowing about the different sectors which they can choose in the field of research. Dr Singh explained that research is vital for self growth and development. Extensive research in any area would lead to significant developments in that sector whether it is education or industry. The advancement of knowledge created through research activities can streamline and modernise the whole education system, he said. He also explained some of the latest topics which included nanotechnology, biotechnology and environmental studies, etc. He asked the students to study sincerely and have a clear idea about the basics of their respective subjects. Clear concept in their subjects would give them a sound foundation, he added.
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Teacher gets invite from Unesco
Bathinda, March 26 The United Nations United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) sent across the invitations to the World Federation of Teachers Union. The union, in turn, sent across the names of six delegates from India who would be representing it at the conference, to be held in Berlin from Mat 28 to 30. "The theme of the conference is social and human sciences, physical education, anti-doping and sports programmes. I will be participating in the discussions to be held at the conference. “The trip also includes a goodwill tour to various places including Moscow, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Italy, France, etc," said Prof Rajinsh. Prof Rajnish is the only teacher selected from North India. He has 45 years of teaching experience and is currently the state president of the DAV Retired Teachers Association. Prof Rajnish retired from the DAV College, Bathinda.
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Play portrays saga of love gone wrong
Bathinda, March 26 The play follows the life of an introvert girl whose family objects to her singing. Her family pulls her out of college and forces her to marry a widower. A teacher who is in love with her also refuses to elope with her and she has to settle for marrying the widower. The story progresses and shows the girl troubling her husband to the extent that she aborts her child. When she realises her mistake and wants to make it up with her husband, he dies. The play shows how the quest for a perfect life and perfect life partner misleads many. The play sends home the message that no one is perfect and everyone has his individual strengths and weaknesses. The lead protagonist is played by the actress Aman Bal while Arvinder Singh Bhatti plays her husband. Other artistes include Dolly Sadal, Hardeep Gill, Gurlal Singh, Honey and Gurtej Mann, who plays the girl's teacher.
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A married woman was slain by her paramour and the body was found in the boot of a Maruti Alto car lying abandoned on the Thandi Sarak near Pokharmal Canteen here this morning.
Bathinda, March 26
The Theatre Persons, a theatre group from Amritsar, staged the play
"Dumroo" here today at the Balwant Gargi Open Air Theatre in Rose Garden. The play was staged as part of the ongoing theatre festival. The play is based on the story,
'Ji Bibi Ji', written by Sukhjeet. The story has been dramatised by Hardep Gill and has been directed by Anita
Devgan.
