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Finally, F&CC meet held
Deputy commissioners showcase their development works
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Kalia seeks ROBs at level crossings in city areas
Facebook prank comes to fore
19 cases of jaundice reported in Phagwara
DPRO releases press note for Youth Akali Dal
Emu farmer, 2 others booked for forgery
Hockey league to begin from Sept 14
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Finally, F&CC meet held
Jalandhar, September 12 Work orders of various developments projects, to be executed at a cost of Rs 25 crore, were released in the much-awaited F&CC meeting, attended by all five members, including Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor, Deputy Mayor Arwinder Kaur Oberoi, BJP councillors Ravi Mohindru and Bhagwant Rai Parabhakar. However, some of the proposed projects were cancelled by the F&CC committee due to some discrepancies. While the committee cancelled the project of sapling plants at a cost of Rs 18 lakh in different parts of the city due to the paucity of funds, as several societies were already providing the same free of cost to residents for planting them. The construction of a road from Bhagat Singh Chowk to Railway Road, at an estimated of Rs 32 lakh, was also cancelled, the sources said. This project was cancelled, as its cost was shown to be exorbitant by the officials concerned for which they were also grilled. Secondly, this project was also included in some other agenda, the sources added. |
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Deputy commissioners showcase their development works
Jalandhar, September 12 Former Chief Secretary Punjab and performance management advisor of MAGSIPA, Rajan Kashyap, member advisor Task Force Dr AK Kundra, senior consultant MAGSIPA Surjit Singh and Divisional Commissioner R Venkatratnam reviewed the presentations of all DCs as part of Result Framework Document. DC Kapurthala Daljit Singh Mangat gave a presentation on the success rate of drug de-addiction centre in his district. He also showed how he managed to improve funding for the maintenance of heritage buildings in the historical city. He also highlighted the fact that the land records of his entire district had been digitised, except for one village in Phagwara. He also took credit for the e-district project started in the district as part of a pilot project. DC Jalandhar Shruti Singh talked about various projects which are yet to take off, including Red Cross Bhawan renovation, greening of the DC office complex and setting up of education hub at Sports School. The presentation of DC Gurdaspur Abhinav Trikha was appreciated by all. He depicted a model wherein he showed how he had made mutation of property online so as to keep the process transparent and check resale frauds. Under the RFD, all DCs have been asked to give details of funds released and utilised by various departments for development projects. They were asked to give progress reports and self-appraisals to the Divisional Commissioner by September 20, who would then forward their rating to September 27. Deputy Commissioner of Pathankot and ADCs of Tarn Taran, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar also put up their slide shows. |
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5 deaths, 1,400 gastroenteritis cases reported in city this season
Jalandhar, September 12 As many as 861 diarrhoea cases have been reported in the district as per the statistics available with the health department (from August 26 to September 1) and the number of gastro cases pouring in from the outbreak-hit area alone, during this period is 442 (OPD) and 57 indoor cases (including those being reported at private hospitals). The total district cases have been reported from the about 500 reporting centres in the district. But these do not include the cases reported this week. As far as cholera is concerned, since the outbreak until today, about 594 cholera cases have been reported from Garha. The number of dengue cases reported in the city so far have been eight, including a fresh case, which was reported today. While one person died of jaundice yesterday, barring this, three more jaundice cases (water borne) have also been reported in the city so far. Epidemiologist Dr Satish Sood said the analysis of various areas revealed a substantial decrease in the cases and today only two cases were reported. On the future course of action, Civil Surgeon Dr RL Bassan said, “The threat of the outbreak is almost over and we shall be considering today as the last day of the emergency camp. However, routine camps and checks will go on as usual in Garha as well as other city areas.” Meanwhile, even as the committee constituted by the DC (including SDM-1 Iqbal Singh Sandhu, XEN Punjab Pollution Control Board and XEN Public Health) did not submit its report based on the findings regarding the Garha outbreak today, sources say the report assigns the major blame for the outbreak and the contamination in the area on to the migrant colonies in which insanitary conditions prevail. SDM I Iqbal Singh Sandhu said the report would be submitted to the DC tomorrow. While cases have been reported from a number of areas like Garha, Basti Bawa Khel, Shiv Nagar, Gandhi Camp, Bhargo Camp, Basti Peerdaad, Swaraj Nagar, Basti Sheikh and Basti Danishmandan others have also poured in from Dairy Complex, Sant Nagar, Avatar Nagar, among others. So far, singular attention hasn’t been paid to any other area barring Garha. Moreover, health sources are already saying the outbreak, being relatively controlled for the past few days, is almost over. |
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Aadhaar camp shut at SAD leader’s ‘behest’
Jalandhar, September 12 Actually, both Oberoi and Pappu are political rivals as their wives, Rani Sharma and Arwinder Kaur Oberoi (Deputy Mayor), contested elections against each other from ward number 29 during the last municipal corporation (MC) elections. Pappu said, “The camp for registration for getting Aadhaar cards was set up at Vaishno Mandir at Saida Gate falling under ward 29. The camp evoked a huge response from the general public, as a number of persons gathered there for registering themselves for Aadhaar card.” The Congress leader alleged, “My rival Kuldip Singh Oberoi was upset at the huge response from the public at the camp set up on my initiation. At this, he called up district officials and got the camp closed at 12 noon, within two hours of its setting up. The employees working at the camp got call from their seniors, who asked them to close the camp with immediate effect.”Pappu said the public present there was agitated over closing the Aadhar camp which was set up here for the convenience of the general public. At this, the public started a dharna against the SAD-BJP government for getting closed the Aadhaar camp just because it was set up at the initiation of Congress leader. Local Congress leader Rajinder Beri, who unsuccessfully contested the last Assembly elections from the Jalandhar (Central) segment, also joined the dharna. Later talking to The Tribune, Beri said he would meet the DFSC on Friday to restore the Aadhaar camp for the convenience of the general public. “If it is not restored, I will take up the matter with union ministry concerned for that,” he added. While district food and supplies comptroller (DFSC) could not be contacted despite repeated attempts, Akali leader Kuldip Singh Oberoi said, “I neither initiated setting up this Aadhaar camp nor made any effort to get it closed.” To further queries, Oberoi said, “The administration probably closed it as there were reports that some persons had been charging Rs 100 from each of the persons getting registered for Aadhaar card.” Oberoi said, “I have already got six Aadhaar camps at various places of the ward from time to time for the convenience of the general public.” On the other hand, denying the allegations of charging even a single paisa from any person, Pappu said, “The administration is working at the behest of Akali leaders which will not be tolerated at all. Oberoi was upset to see the huge rush at the camp. That is why he used his influence to get it closed immediately.” |
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New revenue building has no furniture for visitors
Jalandhar, September 12 While there have been claims on starting the system with online appointments, issuing of e-cards and the completion of formalities within 45 minutes, the office that got inaugurated by Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia this Monday does not even have the basic seating facilities. The office of Tehsildar-II Aman Pal has been shifted to the new building since Monday where registries are being done. While it has a few chairs for the officials and staff, there is no chair for the visitors who are left to keep on strolling around in the building to spend time till they get their turn. Prem Singh, a visitor, said, “No doubt the building has been well-finished with good lighting and flooring, but the basic amenities must be provided to the public at the earliest.” SDM-1 Iqbal Singh Sandhu said the provision of furniture was being made. He said in line with the proposal to start the e-registrar system being started at Amritsar through a private company, a plan was now being mooted to include Jalandhar in the same project. |
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Kalia seeks ROBs at level crossings in city areas
Jalandhar, September 12 Talking to The Tribune, Kalia said he met Badal in Chandigarh last week and formally submitted a letter to him in this regard for the construction of ROBs or RUBs for the convenience of the general public. "These crossings remain closed most of the time, as daily nearly 200 trains pass through the Dhannowali and Dakoha crossings, located on the Amritsar-Delhi and Delhi-Jammu tracks, whereas nearly 150 trains pass through the Ladhewali, Guru Nanak Pura and Bashirpura crossings on the Amritsar-Delhi track everyday." "These crossings remain closed most of the time, creating inconvenience to the residents residing in the adjoining localities. As now many colonies have come up around these crossings, road traffic using these crossings has increased manifold in recent years. Valuable time of residents as well as p petrol and diesel go waste at these crossings in wait for getting these crossings to open." MLA from the Jalandhar (Central) Assembly segment, Kalia requested Badal to take up the matter with the Railways Minister on a priority basis for the construction ROBs or RUBs on these crossings. Kalia said he would seek more funds for the development of various residential areas falling under his constituency. He also urged the Chief Minister to take up the matter with the National Highway and Sewerage Board for laying sewerage lines in Birring and Dhannowali villages located on the opposite sides of the highway near Victoria Garden.
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Facebook prank comes to fore
Phagwara, September 12 Dharam Paul, father of the NRI boy told scribes here on wednesday evening that after prolonged friendship on social site “Facebook” the girl proposed for marriage and told his son as her parents are not alive so they will solemnize the marriage in Phagwara, maternal town of her mother at Lal Palace on September 11. He said the boy along with his family members and seventy others reached at the Lal Palace, but shocked to see that nobody was there to receive them. Paramjit Singh said he called the girl and she told them to reach KG Resorts situated on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur Road, but the same story was repeated there as they could not locate any body from bride’s side and helpless groom’s family was forced to return with empty hands as the mobile phone was found switched off despite repeated attempts. Dharam Paul, father of the groom, fainted after observing the hoax. Harjit Singh, another member of marriage party, said they were celebrating the occasion for the last two days at groom’s residence. Feeling worst humiliation some members of the marriage party suggested to marry the groom with another girl. The baraat ultimately returned empty-handed. Though some of the family members including groom first decided to lodge a complaint in police station , but later they left the idea due to the apprehensions of some other types of harassments. |
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Workshop organised for Tally in DAV College
Jalandhar, September 12 Students learnt basics of tally accounting software which has lots of features aimed for a large section of users of various traders and industry, each having its own requirement. About 200 students were first trained to learn creation of company, creation of account groups and ledger. Prof Vijay Gupta, HOD commerce, Prof Sareen, Prof Manav Aggarwal, Prof Manish Arora, Sanjiv Sharma, Nidhi, Sandeep Marwaha, Deepika Sharma and other faculty members of commerce department were present at the workshop to help students during practical sessions. Essay writing competition
An inter-house Hindi essay writing competition was organised in DIPS, School Karol Bagh. All the four houses of the school took part in this competition. There was one participant from each house. The topics for this competition were-Hindi our mother-tongue, tree plantation is the need of hour, importance of festivals in social life and national integration. This contest was organised especially for the students of IX and X classes. The participants expressed themselves showing their efficiency in writing skills, giving their innovative ideas and showing their firm hold over language. They really made this competition meaningful and real. Tammana Sharma from Diamond house got the first and Tarandeep Singh from Ivory house got second position. The principal congratulated the winners and said such competitions are very important for the students to develop a spirit of competition and to bring out their hidden talent. She also assured the children to organise such competitions in future for their proper development. Training campaign
A pre-placement training programme was organised at the Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus for MCA to acquaint the students with the selection criteria employed by various companies for the recruitment process. A simulated environment was created wherein students were given rigorous training so as to equip them with the skill-set required to be successful in the recruitment process. The students appeared in written tests based on the contemporary topics in the field of Information Technology. Group Discussion and Mock interview sessions were conducted for the students by a panel of experts. Ranjit Singh, professor In-charge, Training and Placement Cell, of the institute said this simulated training programme has provided the students a hands-on experience. Dr Rajesh Bagga, director, Apeejay Institute of Management Technical Campus expressed that such training programmes will enable the students to emerge as winners. Tree plantation camp
Rotary Club Jalandhar West organised a tree plantation camp at C.T Group of institutions, Jalandhar, and 100 plants of various varieties were planted on the premises of the institute by club president Rotarian Er. Kuldip Singh. Proposal of forming a Rotaract club in the institute were also mooted & Dr Ashwani HOD of management wing was made chairman of this project. University topper
Jaskaran Kaur of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, topped Guru Nanak Dev University in B.A. Part III (Punjabi) honours. She secured 557 marks out of 800. Jaskaran also topped in Guru Nanak Dev University in BA II Year in Punjabi (Honours). Principal Dr Kiran Arora congratulated her and her parents for this achievement. Shruti Gupta, a student of M.Sc second year, zoology, a student of DAV College, Jalandhar won gold medal scoring 1446 marks out of 1800; Sheetal Kanwar, silver medalist with 1301 and Ravneet Kaur securing the third position in the university with 1299 marks, have brought laurels to D.A.V College. The students of M.Sc, first year have also produced an excellent result, Navneet Kaur, secured first position scoring 685 out of 875, Suman, second position scoring 663 out of 875, Jaspreet secured third position scoring 609 out of 875. Principal, Dr BB Sharma congratulated the students. Awareness candle march
An awareness candle march was conducted at Guru Nanak Mission Chowk by St Soldier Group of Institutions promoting the idea of save girl child save nation. Presidents Sukhjeet Singh Cheema along with vice-chairperson of St. Soldier lead the march. Chairperson JCRT Wing Navjot Kaur, PD Aman, Deepika, Deep, Sonia, Ritu, Mona, Pooja, Shivani, Kanyakumarika, Amarjit Kaur, Sunil, Gurkirpal, Karan, Gaurav, Pankaj, Vishal and girls students participated in this march. They made a human chain and told the public to come forward for the safety of girls. They also distributed awareness pamphlets to the public. Cheema said it’s our major duty to protect our daughters, sisters and wives from anti social people. Mock interview session
A mock interview session was organised by HR Club of KCL-IMT in association with Tata Mcgraw Hill publications for MBA students. Three distinguished corporate experts came for the conduct of the same. Rishi Dhingra , AVP- IndusInd Bank , Navjot Miglani , HR head DLF Pramerica Life Insurance and Neeru Aggarwal , HR Manager , Forgings and Chemicals Ltd. conducted the interviews. Dr Sukhmani Waraich, Prof Parveen Singh Kalsi and Prof Tarunjit Singh were also amongst the panel members. They also conducted group discussions on “Effect of Depreciating Rupee on Indian Economy “and various other topics. Panel Interview and stress interviews were conducted to prepare the students to take on future challenges and to improve their interview and group discussion skills. The students participated with great zeal and enthusiasm. Vanita Deepak stood first and Harleen Kaur second Disaster management
Mayor World School organised a special program on Disaster Management for the students of grades VIII to XII. The program is an initiation of DRCP, a disaster management cell formed by the DC Shruti Singh. DRCP members Mr Parminder Singh and Mr Daksh Kumar enlightened the students about the various natural disasters and their probable causes. They were joined by Rotary club president Ms Sangeeta Sehgal and Secretary Priya Gill along with other members of the club. |
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19 cases of jaundice reported in Phagwara
Phagwara, September 12 SMO said more than six hundred people were medically examined and suspected are being treated. The medical teams have visited 450 houses and distributed 15,000 chlorine tablets and advised the people to take boiled water as preventive measures. The Bahujan Samaj Party state general secretary, Jarnail Nangal, after visiting the locality expressed his anger against lack of drinking water, and sewerage facilities in the area. Though medical teams are constantly monitoring the situation, neither Phagwara MLA nor any other officer of the civil administration and the corporation commissioner has visited the affected areas. Former minister and Congress leader Joginder Singh Maan along with block Congress Committee president, Sanjeev Bugga had visited the locality and met the residents. The Congress leaders too have strongly criticised the mismanagement of the corporation, which could not provide even fresh drinking water and sewerage facilities in
the localities. Meanwhile SMO said five new suspected cases of jaundice were reported during a medical checkup of 36 patients in the area by a team of doctors. These teams advised people to take drink only boiled or filtered water and keep their surroundings neat and clean. Fogging of the area was done. SMO said the medical team will remain in the area from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to provide medical care and treatment. |
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DPRO releases press note for Youth Akali Dal
Kapurthala, September 12 Purely an internal matter of the political party, even the subject of the release mailed on Friday last to mediapersons in the region read, “Youth Akali Dal meeting.” It was about activating the youth circle of the party wherein a meeting at Sultanpur Lodhi was presided over by Yuvraj Bhupinder Singh, the newly elected zila parishad Chairman and son-in-law of former SAD minister Bibi Jagir Kaur. Rather than having any matter regarding government programme or scheme, DPRO Dalbir Singh sent a note giving activity details on issuing of appointment letters to new office-bearers of the party, forming booth-level committees and plans to hold party meetings at Kapurthala and Phagwara assembly segments soon ahead of Parliamentary polls. Congress spokesperson Sukhpal Khaira said, “The act of the DPRO is just an indicative of the fact as to how the government officers are actually working as employees of the political party. It is in fact the Sukhbir Badal-Bikram Majithia force which is using all kinds of tactics to use official machinery for their personal, financial and political promotion. |
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Emu farmer, 2 others booked for forgery
Hoshiarpur, September 12 The police has registered a case against Gunraj Singh of JR Emu Farms and Hatcheries, Ashwani Saini and Baljinder Singh under Sections 386, 420, 423, 465, 467, 468, 474 and 120-B of the IPC. The police has so far not been able to apprehend any of the accused. Varinder Dhir has alleged he had been introduced to Gunraj by his friend Gurdip Singh Sethi. He said he was lured into emu farming at a 5 acre land taken on a five-year lease from a relative of Gunraj. Dhir said he purchased 50 pairs of the bird from him. He said he booked more pairs of birds for which he gave two advance cheques of Rs 25 lakh and Rs 35 lakh. He said he paid Rs 6 lakh more for which the accused had agreed to supply 550 pairs of birds. Dhir has also complained that Gunraj called him to his pub and got his signature on a stamp paper agreement regarding a property at Pathakot falsely prepared by the latter at gunpoint. SHO Sadar Police Station Lakhbir Singh said they are conducting raids to nab the three accused. |
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Hockey league to begin from Sept 14
Jalandhar, September 12 As many as18 teams in U-14, 15 teams in U-17 and 8 teams in U-19 will be playing the tournament. U-17 and U-14 teams are divided into 4 pools while U-19 team has only two pools. First league match will start on 14th September and the final match will be played on 30th September at Burlton Park, Jalandhar. The match schedules between different pools have already been finalised and send to the respective districts. Besides providing travel expenses, the department will also provide refreshment allowance to all the players participating in the tournament. |
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Protest against TV channel held
Jalandhar, September 12 Led by BSP leader and councillor Vipan Kumar, protestors gave a memorandum in this regard to GA to DC Dr Sanjeev Kumar to be hand it over to President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, Union Information and Broadcast Minister Manish Tewari and chairman SC and ST Commission TL Punia. The protestors demanded blocking of the channel and strict legal action against the owner. The channel owner has been booked at various police stations of the region for the telecast of a programme on September 7 wherein there have been allegations of portrayal of Guru Ravi Dass in a wrong context. |
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