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High drama at Civil Hospital
Row over CM’s picture on 108 ambulance back
Govt likely to appoint MCB administrator next week
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Forum fines vehicle dealer for deficient service
Bike stolen from outside Gurdwara Quila Mubarak
Protest held against price rise
Food Bill to help poor, says Jassi
Ishaan, Bharty win chess tourney
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High drama at Civil Hospital
Bathinda, July 7 Nikka Singh, a resident of Amarpura
Basti, suffered an electric shock at around 6.30 pm while he was working in a house under construction in the Amarpura Basti area. He was rushed to the
Civil Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. The doctor on the emergency duty, Parminder Bansal, declared him dead after conducting an electrocardiogram (ECG) test. However, unable to bear the pain of losing the lone earning hand in family, Nikka's relatives refused to accept that he was dead. After heated arguments with the hospital staff, the family members forcefully took him outside the emergency ward, near the parking area. They buried him in a heap of sand meant for constructing some building on the premises of the hospital, and vigorously rubbed his body in the belief that he would be alive. As tension mounted outside the hospital, the police was summoned. Senior police functionaries, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Gurmeet Kingra, Kotwali Station House Officer (SHO) Karamjit Singh and others reached the spot. They tried to pacify the family members who were now cursing the doctors at the Civil Hospital. While Dr Parminder Bansal left for the day,
Dr Gurmail Singh tried to counsel the aggrieved family and so did the staff of 108 ambulance service on duty. A crowd of curious onlookers and mediapersons besides cops thronged the place. Nikka was a native of nearby Panniwala village and had been residing in the house of his in-laws at Amarpura Basti. He has two daughters, aged three and five years, and his wife is expecting their third child. Till the filing of the report at 9:45 pm, the police had left the spot while Nikka's family members rigorously massaged his body in the hope of reviving him within the next 48 hours. Civil Surgeon Dr Ajay Sahni said it was not possible for an electrocuted person to revive. "But people have their sentiments, which we respect. The situation at the hospital is under control," the Civil Surgeon added. fact file
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Row over CM’s picture on 108 ambulance back
Bathinda, July 7 The vehicles used under the ERS have been in the thick of controversy since its launch at the fag end of 2011 as they carried photographs of politicians. Initially, along with Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal’s photograph, a picture of the then Health Minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla donned the sides of the ambulance. Later, with the change of guard, photos of Satpal Gosain replaced that of Chawla. However, later when Madan Mohan Mittal took over as the Health Minister, he refused to get his photo installed on ambulances. As a result, the Chief Minister’s pictures don both the sides of the ambulances, which have become a bone of contention in the political circle. The photos were, however, removed when the model code of conduct for the Vidhan Sabha elections was imposed. Soon after new MLAs were elected, the photos were back on the ERS ambulances running in the state. Congress workers had even tried to remove these pictures forcefully which resulted in scuffles in some districts. Now, with the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Santosh Chaudhary asking the Punjab Government to remove the Chief Minister’s pictures or else face withdrawal of the Centre’s 20 per cent contribution to the service, the controversy over the issue has returned to the fore. Bathinda has 12 ambulances under the service and all of them have photographs of the Chief Minister. Health officials said they have not got any orders to remove these pictures. Meanwhile, former Congress MLA Harmandar Singh Jassi said the state government was taking an undue advantage of the feat it never achieved. Municipal Councillor Jagrup Singh Gill added that earlier too, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) had taken credit for the Atta Dal scheme and now, the benefits to be provided under the Food Security Act could be used by the ruling party to further its political interests. “Instead of thanking the Central Government, the state government is acting smart,” he added.
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Govt likely to appoint MCB administrator next week
Bathinda, July 7 Sources in the MCB said the notification was expected within one week. With the term of the MCB expiring and work on de-limitation of wards pending, elections are likely to be delayed. In the meantime, the municipal commissioner would be appointed as the administrator as it was done before the MC elections in 2008. The outgoing councillors have already been sceptical of the MCB officials carrying out works in their wards after their term expires on July 9. The councillors had to be repeatedly assured that the pace of developmental works would continue as usual. As per the rules of the local body, the state government has six month’s time to get the new body elected. The work on delimitation of the present MCB limits may take another one month. Meanwhile, to establish an effective grievance redressal system, the MCB officials have decided to hold camps every second Tuesday of the month. The first camp will be held on July 9 wherein the commissioner, the assistant commissioner, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board (PWSSB) officials as well as the XEN development will listen to the grievances presented. The municipal commissioner, Uma Shankar Gupta, said the complaints would be duly registered in computers and redressed within 15 days. “Though we get a number of complaints on our toll free number 1800-180-2626, still a lot needs to be done. Keeping this in view, we have decided to bring up the grievance redressal system,” he said. Gupta added that the complaints would be followed up and addressed. On the designated day, the MCB officials will be available from 12 noon to 2pm to discuss the problems. |
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Forum fines vehicle dealer for deficient service
Bathinda, July 7 A decision in this regard was pronounced by the Forum president Vikramjit Kaur Soni and members Amarjeet Paul and Sukhwinder Kaur. In his complaint to the Forum, Ujjagar claimed to have paid Rs 6.3 lakh for a Mahindra Genio after taking loan from the Central Co-Operative Bank Limited. He accused the dealer of selling him a vehicle with the manufacturing date of July 2011. He alleged that the vehicle consumed more fuel as compared to a new one. The complainant stated that being a semi-literate person with rural background, he had signed all the papers given by the officials of the AVC Motors in good faith. However, while getting the vehicle registered, he learnt from a typist, Baldev Singh, that the vehicle had the manufacturing date of July 2011. He rushed to the showroom to get his vehicle changed for a new one but his pleas fell on deaf ears. On the other hand, the opposite party, manager/managing director of the AVC Motors, pleaded that the complainant was well informed about the fact that the vehicle was a 2011 model. It was claimed that the complainant along with his son had visited the showroom where they were told that 2013 model vehicle would cost them Rs 5.89 lakh and if they would purchase a 2011 model vehicle they would get it at a discount of Rs 48,165. The complainant and his son opted for the discount, the opposite party claimed. After hearing the arguments of both the parties, the Forum observed that the complainant was sold a vehicle manufactured in 2011 but the discount given to him was on the price of a 2013 model. The price of the vehicle increased from Rs 5,30,800 in 2011 to Rs 5,62,762 in 2013. Instead of allowing discount on the 2011 price, the showroom officials gave discount on the price of the vehicle prevailing in 2013. The Forum noted that the complainant spent Rs 5,41,500 on a vehicle while its actual price was Rs 5,30,800 in 2011. The complainant had sought the replacement of the said vehicle but he is not entitled for this relief as there is no manufacturing defect in the said vehicle, the Forum observed. The Forum adjudged that there was deficiency in service on the part of the opposite party as it charged excess amount on the vehicle of 2011 make whereas it gave concession on the price of a 2013-make vehicle. The complaint is partly accepted with Rs 3,000 as cost and the opposite party is directed to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to the complainant, the Forum stated. Ujjagar Singh’s case was pleaded by Gurdas Jhumba while Jagmohan Sayal was the counsel for the opposite party. Fact file
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Bike stolen from outside Gurdwara Quila Mubarak
Bathinda, July 7 Four arrested for cruelty to animals
Police has arrested four residents of Fatehabad for cruelty to animals. The accused, Bahadur Ram, Bittu, Hansa and Pala Ram, were transporting 13 buffaloes and 38 calves in a canter. Police acted on a complaint lodged by Narinder Rajput who brought the matter to the notice of the police and stated that the cattle were being transported mercilessly in a canter from Goniana Mandi. The truck was intercepted and the cattle were rescued and taken to various gaushalas in the city. A case has been registered under the relevant laws at the Civil Lines police station. One booked for assault
Police has booked Jagtar Singh of Jeeda village for injuring and looting Rs 10,000 from a resident of Goniana Mandi. The complainant, Amritpal, said he along with his uncle, were on their way back home when the accused, along with some unidentified persons, blocked their path and attacked them with sticks. A case under sections 356, 323, 506, 148 and 149 of the IPC has been registered against the accused at the Nehianwala police station. Six booked for beating
up farmer
Six residents of Kotli Khurd village have been booked by the police for injuring two residents of the same village following a tiff over a trivial issue. The complainant, Kala Ram, complained that Vicky, Bharat, Sewak, Jeeti, Bhola, Nirmal besides 15 to 20 unidentified persons injured him and his brother after entering the house of his brother. The complainant said the accused had a tiff with him over the boundary of an agricultural field. The complainant said the accused attacked him using sticks, batons and other sharp-edged weapons. Police has registered a case under sections 452, 323, 148 and 149 of the IPC at the Maur Mandi police station. Eight booked for burning dry cotton sticks
Police has registered a case against eight villagers for burning dry cotton sticks after a fight over the recent panchayat election results. The complainant, Shyam Das of Kot Bakhtu village, said that Jaspal, Harmandar, Kewal, Ranjeet, Ravinderpal, Kuldeep, Gurchet, Jaswant besides 50 to 60 unidentified persons burnt his dry cotton sticks on Thursday night. The complainant said that the accused burnt the cotton sticks due to poll related rivalry with him as they did not like the fact that he had supported another party. A case under sections 436, 427, 148 and 149 of the IPC has been registered at Rama police station. |
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Protest held against price rise
Bathinda, July 7 For three hours, people sweated it out in the hot sun raising their voice against the Central Government for its ineffectiveness in controlling the high prices at Paras Ram Nagar Chowk. The group played drums, chimta (a set of large fire tongs) and trumpet with the aim of awakening the common man so that the injustice meted out to them can be combated. The protesters wore the masks of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, UPA chief Sonia Gandhi and union minister P Chidambaram. Former municipal councillor Vijay Kumar, who was spearheading the protest, said the prices of vegetables have been increasing. "The per kilogram rate of tomatoes is Rs 80, onions are being sold at Rs 24 per kg, potatoes for Rs 20 kg while the other vegetables cost between Rs 40 to Rs 80. What will the common man eat?" he asked. He added that in the mess of hostels and rest-houses meant for Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs), a plate of food is available for Rs 20. It has three or four kinds of pulses and vegetables. "Can a common man afford to have four kinds of dishes at one meal and that too at a measly rate of Rs 20? The Congress should change its name to Mehengai Party," they said. The protesters included Anil Bakshi, Harish Kumar, Tarlok Chand, Bhupinder Singh, Surinder Kumar, Anjali Kumar, Rahul Sharma , Alamjit Singh, Vijay Mangla, Babu Ram, Ashwani Kumar and others. FAct file
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Food Bill to help poor, says Jassi
Bathinda, July 7 Jassi thanked Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. Jassi further said that in the coming six months, the Central Government would spend Rs 1 lakh crore under the public private partnership and three airports in Ludhiana, Ferozepur and Jalandhar would come up.
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Medical camp held
Bathinda, July 7 The camp covered various medical specialities like internal medicine, oncology, gastroenterology, dermatology, gynaecology, eye, ENT and paediatrics. A team of expert doctors from the hospital including Dr Saurabh Tandon, Dr V P Kalra, Dr Vikas Jindal, Dr Ashish Dhamija, Dr Sonika Bansal, Dr Ritu Garg, Dr Jitender Gupta, Dr Rohit Goyal and Dr Gaurav Garg provided free consultation. The team of doctors present at the camp educated the parents about common health problems among the children, their causes and some healthy habits that could be instilled amongst them to prevent infections. In addition to this, doctors also addressed concerns related to ear, nose and throat, basic eye problems, stomach and skin infections. People were educated about the common ailments, their prevention and treatment.
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Ishaan, Bharty win chess tourney
Bathinda, July 7 The candidates entered the fray for selection to be a part of the team for the sub-junior national chess championship. Four participants were selected to play separately at the national level. In the boys' category, Deepanshu Dhall from Jalandhar secured the second place, while Hitesh Kumar from Barnala and Dinesh Bhagat from Jalandhar secured the third and fourth places, respectively. In the girls' category, Pahul Kaur Chhabra from Jalandhar secured the second place, while Reva from Moga and Amrit Pal Kaur from Fatehgarh secured the third and fourth place, respectively. President of the association, Davinder Singh Jaura, vice-president Vishal Goyal and chief arbiter Sukhjeet Singh distributed prizes to the winners. Speaking at the event today, Jaura laid stress on the urgent need to engage the younger generation in games and the improvement of infrastructure. Others present on the occasion were Pankaj Sharma, Rishi Singla, Sukhjeet Singh Sivia, Mohit Bansal, Sourav Goyal, Dinesh Goyal, Vishal Goyal, Yashu Sharma, Naveen Goyal and Appurav Monga.
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The 108 ambulance service has become yet another vehicle for political advertisement and mileage.
