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Asaram’s supporters detained, released
Jalandhar, September 3 The supporters, including a large number of women, had gathered at a shop near Patel Chowk, where they organised prayers for over two hours. They were then heading towards the crossing in the form of a rally when they were intercepted by a heavy posse of police at the Gazigulla locality. The ADCP (Headquarters) Navjot Mahal, ADCP-I, Naresh Dogra, ACP (West) Ravinder Pal Singh Sandhu, ACP (Central) Dalbir Singh, SHO, Division Number 1 police station, Balbir Singh, and SHO, Division Number 8 police station, Kewal Kishan, had reached the spot along with force from the police stations. As Asaram supporters tried to resist the blockade, nearly 33 of them, including 20 women, were rounded up and taken away to the New Baradari police station in a Punjab Police bus. The supporters continued to resist the move and raised slogans in favour of their religious guru and against the police for "victimising" him for no wrong done. The SHO, New Baradari police station, Subhash Chander said all of them were released on bail after initiating proceedings against them under Section 107/150 of the CrPC. The ADCP-I, Naresh Dogra, said the step was taken to stop unnecessary harassment of public. |
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Make model MSW disposal plan, Green Tribunal to DC
Jalandhar, September 3 In a hearing today on an application filed by Nakodar-based social activist Gaurav Jain, the five member principal Bench of Delhi-based National Green Tribunal, headed by its chairman Justice Swatanter Kumar, directed the DC to prepare a comprehensive and fully scientifically developed plan for collection and disposal of the MSW before setting up a proposed MSW disposal plant in Jalandhar. Jalandhar DC Shruti Singh, SSP (Rural) Yurinder Singh Hayre and Nakodar MC EO Rajiv Oberoi were present before the tribunal today on its direction during its last hearing. Asking the officials to submit this comprehensive plan to the tribunal on the next date of hearing on October 3, it granted liberty to them to approach the Punjab Chief Secretary for preparation of such model MSW disposal plan at Jalandhar, which then can be adopted for other areas in the state. The tribunal directed the officials to make a scientific plan for collection, manual segregation at collection point, transportation to disposal site, mechanical segregation at the site of the proposed MSW disposal plant and for preparation of composting pits, dumping of waste which can be converted into compost with due covering by soil and periodical spraying of disinfectants, recycling of the usable plastic and other waste and then finally burning of usable/non-recyclable plastic or other waste through incinerators and disposal of the residual waste. Interestingly the tribunal also indicated that the authorities would be at liberty to ask for payment of money from the entire population generating MSW on the principle of “polluter pays” for generating funds for executing the works of MSW disposal effectively. In its two-page interim order, the tribunal stated, “These officers at open deliberations even agreed that the state of affairs in Nakodar in relation to collection and disposal of MSW is not in order and requires definite improvements. It is further pointed out that Nakodar is a part of Jalandhar cluster for collection and disposal of MSW, where it is proposed to install MSW disposal plant.” In its order, the tribunal further stated, “The officers assure this tribunal that henceforth no MSW would be permitted to be thrown on the roads of Jalandhar as well as Nakodar, they would take all appropriate steps and even use their power in accordance with law to ensure compliance of this direction and different sites for dumping and disposal of MSW would be identified by the expert bodies and list thereof would be placed before the tribunal.” |
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City experiences second quake in six days
Jalandhar, September 3 The epicentre of the quake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale was 33 km north of Kishtwar and 75 km south of Kashmir. There were no reports of any loss of life or damage to property. When the tremors were felt in the city, mediapersons were interacting with new commissioner of police Ram Singh at Press Club. One of the reporters speaking at that time, instantly said "Ghabran di lor nai, police jithe jaandi a thori hal-chal ta hundi e a. Bhuchaal bhi nawen CP da welcome karan aaya. (There is no need to worry, some movement is expected at that place where police go. And probably quake takes place to welcome new CP). At this all reporters burst into laughter. Later while addressing mediapersons, CP Ram Singh said in chaste Punjabi “Jado police te media mil ke society vaste kam karde ta bhuchal bhi kuch nai kar sakda (When media and police work jointly for betterment of the society, no quake can harm anyone.) This was second quake in the city within six days. Earlier on August 29, a quake of 4.7 intensity on Richter Scale having its epicentre at Hoshaipur-HP border jolted the region. Actually when it comes to earthquake proneness, half of Punjab, including Jalandhar, falls in the seismic risk zone 4, next only to zone 5, which is the most dangerous zone. |
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F&CC meeting today
Jalandhar, September 3 Earlier, the meeting was delayed and rescheduled to be held on September 4. The estimates of patching the potholes of dilapidated roads and faulty street lights around Sodal Mandir in view of the famous mela on September 18 may be passed on priority. Talking to The Tribune, Mayor Sunil Jyoti said patch-work of all the roads including Gujja Peer and Kali Mata Mandir roads would be started soon. It was delayed because of the postponement of the meeting of the F&CC committee of MCJ to September 4. These estimates of repair of these roads have already been included in the agenda of the F&CC committee meeting scheduled to be held on Wednesday. Thereafter the repair of bad roads and faulty street lights around Sodal Mandir will be started.Actually less than a fortnight has been left for celebrating famous Baba Sodal Mela. The roads around Sodal Mandir are still in dilapidated condition. As usual, lakhs of devotees are likely to pay their obeisance at Sodal Mandir during the mela on September 18. Devotees from various parts of Punjab and other states start thronging the temple even two days before the exact date of the mela. MC used to improve the basic amenities including patching the potholes of all the roads approaching the Sodal temple and installing proper lighting system around it much before the mela but it has not yet started any such work whereas the mela is just a fortnight away. Almost all the approaching roads to the temple are in bad shape. The condition of Kali Mata Mandir Road and Gujja Peer Road connecting highway to Sodal Mandir are considered as worse roads as compared to other roads approaching the temple. Big and wide potholes and pits and flying dust cause a lot of inconvenience to the commuters here. Similarly, the condition of roads from Kishan Pura Chowk, Sodal railway crossing and Ram Nagar railway crossing to Sodal Chowk is also not much better. Further there are several street lights around the temple which are not in working condition and are required to be repaired. |
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mai bhago scheme
Kapurthala, September 3 DS Mangat, Deputy Commissioner, said 1,52,330 bicycles would be distributed in the entire state to the government girl students of senior secondary classes during the financial year for which an amount of Rs 47 crore has been allocated. He said out of total number of bicycles to be distributed in the Kapurthala district, 2778 bicycles would be distributed to class XI and1973 to the class XII girls this year. The Deputy Commissioner said Mai Bhago Scheme was launched in 2011-12 when 1,11,049 government schoolgirls were benefitted. He said the scheme was aimed at promoting girl education in the state and to diminish the dropout rate among girl students. He added that positive results were coming as the dropout rate of girl students had decreased considerably. He said the Punjab Government had decided to continue the scheme and the girls studying in classes IX and X would also be covered under the scheme. He said the Punjab Government had also rolled out several other welfare schemes for the overall development of the students studying in the government schools including Dr Hargobind Khurana Scholarship Scheme to extend financial support to the needy meritorious students. |
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from schools & colleges
Jalandhar, September 3 During the camp, more than 200 students and faculty members got themselves registered for eye donation. On the occasion, the star cast of the upcoming Punjabi movie ‘Viyah 70 km’ including Aarti Chabria, Harish Verma, Geeta Zaildar and many others presented a performance to encourage the students for eye donation. All members of the star cast also got themselves registered for the cause. Sharing the views, Charanjit Singh Channi, Chairman CT Group of Institutions, said, “Health and education are the two pillars, on which the economic and social growth of any country is based. Under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), we have organised various health awareness camps and campaigns like blood donation camps, cancer awareness campaign, heart care awareness programme and so on.” Arshdeep, a student of BA-II history (honours) of DAV College has got the first position in Guru Nanak Dev University by scoring 147 marks out of 200. Principal Dr BB Sharma congratulated the student on his success. Dr Rakesh Sharma, head of the department and other faculty members, also blessed the student and gave best wishes for his future. Students of Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar performed excellently in Guru Nanak Dev University exams. Principal of
the college Dr GS Samra informed that Geetika, a student has bagged first position in the MSc Biotechnology second semester by getting 438 out of 500 while Mandeep Kaur Makkar and Princy Sehgal of the same class bagged second and third positions by getting 424 and 410 out of 500 in the same exam. The president of the college governing council Balbir Kaur congratulated the students and wished them success in life. Dr Arun Dev Sharma, Head of the Department of Biotechnology, was present on the occasion. Bandana Chawla bags gold
Bandna Chawla, a student of MGN Public School, bagged a gold medal in open state 12th Punjab State Senior Male/ Female Kryogi Taekwondo Championship. The competition was among 800 students from 22 districts. Bandna played in three fights and has been selected for Open National Championship likely to be held in Manipur in November. Brinder Kaur Badwal, Officiating Principal, congratulated the student and wished her good luck for future endevours. Fruits Day
A Fruits Day was observed at St Soldier Divine Public School Model House branch in which Principal Anuradha told students about the benefits and importance of fruits like apple, banana, papaya, watermelon, guava and grapes. Students carried fruit baskets and distributed it to their friends. The principal told students that fruits have high quantity of iron, vitamins and minerals which makes our body fit and healthy. She asked all the students to eat a fruit daily. |
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30-year-old man commits suicide
Jalandhar, September 3 The deceased, Sunny, was working in a pipe shop at Sehdev Market. His parents work in a factory
closeby. His body was found hanging from the ceiling fan by his parents, who returned home from work at 1 pm. They found the doors bolted from inside. Finding no response, they entered the house from the roof of the adjoining
house. Sunny’s wife is reportedly eight-month pregnant. Upset over some developments at home, he had left home about four days back. The owner and staff of the pipe shop had made the couple reach a compromise and sent him home. He had not gone for work today. Sub-Inspector Bhushan Sekri of the Surya Enclave police post said inquest proceedings had been initiated under Section 174 of the
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Youth shot at, injured
Jalandhar, September 3 Anshdeep, who also owns a gas agency, tried to resist the attempt of the robbers and had scuffle with him. Being well-built, he carried on fight and could have overpowered them when one of them opened fire at him. The robbers were reportedly under the influence of drugs. Anshdeep got a superficial bullet injury on his right arm. He was rushed to Jammu Hospital where he is undergoing treatment. The SHO, Division Number 1 police station, Balbir Singh, said he suspected the robbers to be known to Anshdeep but he has not yet named anyone of them. He said a case was registered under Sections 307, 382 and 511 of the IPC and Sections 25 of the Arms Act. |
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Dabholkar murder: Tarksheel Society members hold rally
Jalandhar, September 3 Leading the protest, state chief of the Tarksheel Society Rajinder Bhadaur said Dr Narendra Dabholkar's killing was masterminded by certain sections which wanted to use superstitions to misguide the less literate sections and continue to rule over them. They demanded that a thorough probe be held to bring the culprits to book. They carried placards with messages on them as they passed through BMC Chowk and the courts complex side. |
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One booked for duping NRI
Phagwara, September 3 Hundal in his complaint to the police alleged that the accused in connivance with two others took Rs 1.70 lakh and a motorcycle worth Rs 85,000 for the marrige of the child of the accused five years ago,but never returned the money despite his repeated reminders. |
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Youth killed
Jalandhar, September 3 He along with his friend Deepak was going towards their gym as a routine at 5 am when the truck hit them from behind. A case has been registered at the Lambra police station.
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