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Highway robbers’ gang busted: 3 arrested SAS NAGAR, Oct 30 — In what is being described as a prized catch by the local police, members of a well-organised inter-state gang involved in highway robberies at gun point, incidents of snatching and extortion have been arrested. Expensive cars were part of the lifestyle of the gang members headed by Sukhpreet Singh, alias Sukhi, wanted by the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal and Chandigarh police. A businessman of Sector 17, Chandigarh, who deals in foreign exchange under the name ‘Walls Street’ was the next target of the robbers. They planning to rob the businessman when arrested. The modus operandi of the gang members was to target a person bringing cash from a bank and loot him at gun point at an isolated place — at least 11 cases which took place in neighbouring towns of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have been
traced to the gang members. Connection of the gang with gun runners of Uttar Pradesh is being probed by a special team of the Ropar police headed by Superintendent of Police (Detective), J.S. Kahlon. Disclosing this here today, the SSP, Ropar, Mr G.P.S. Bhullar, said Sukhpreet hailing from Nabha in Patiala district used to change members of his gang from time to time to avoid arrest. Two more members of the gang, Harjinder Singh, alias Ajay, a resident of Muzaffarpur in UP, Gurdip
Singh, a resident of Fatehgarh Sahib, were also arrested along with Sukhi after a brief encounter with a police party led by SHO of Phase VIII police station, Mr Balwinder Pal Sharma, in Phase XI here yesterday. The suspects who were travelling in a green Esteem car fired at the police party. After a brief exchange of fire, in which no one was injured, the three were arrested. Mr Bhullar said though the gang had around 17 members, the identity of the 10 members which had been ascertained were — Rajinder Singh, a resident of Una; Balwinder Singh, a resident of Morinda; Narinder Singh, a resident of Kurali; Rajinder Singh, a resident of Nabha; Hardeep Singh, a resident of Sangrur; Prabh Sharan, a resident of Faridkot and Saroop Singh, a resident of Dera Bassi. Most of the members of the gang were either in jail or had been released in bail. An Esteem car, a Maruti car, a Vespa scooter, two mobiles phones, a. 30 bore Mauser, two. 38 bore revolver and Rs 3.40 lakh had been recovered. The cash was part of Rs 9 lakh looted from a businessman of the Greatway industries of Ludhiana. The involvement of the gang members had also been traced in a shootout at Dera Bassi in which a Chandigarh resident was shot dead and Rs 4.39 lakh looted from him in March this year. Giving details of the case, the Superintendent of Police, SAS Nagar, Mr B.S. Randhawa, said the robbers used fake number plates to commit robberies. They were planning to procure a AK 47 from UP through Harjinder Singh. The number plates of the vehicles used in robberies were changed to confuse the police. Meanwhile when the suspects were produced before mediapersons one of the main suspects, Sukhpreet, took out an audio cassette from the briefcase in which the looted cash was recovered and claimed that it contained recording about a conspiracy by the police to eliminate him in a fake encounter. He was whisked away to the police lockup in the Phase VIII police station. *A special police officer (SPO) in the Punjab police, Sukhpreet, left his job in 1995 after six months of joining before he took to robberies at gun point and stealing cars. He had been eluding the police since 1997 and had never been arrested. The SSP, Mr G.P.S. Bhullar said name of Sukhi used to figure in inter-state meetings between police officials of Himachal, Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh and he had been declared proclaimed offender (PO) by police of different districts in Punjab. Some of the cases in which the dreaded gang was involved
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MC to charge fees for car, scooter bazaars CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — The Municipal Corporation's Finance and Contract Committee ( FCC), which met here today under Mayor Shanta Hit Abhilashi, has recommended the charging of Rs 500 and Rs 200 per transaction day from the parties who hold car and scooter bazaars, respectively, in the city. The charges, once approved by the House, will be levied for the first time in the city. The members clarified that the amount will be charged as ground rent, since municipal land was being used for their business. However, the place for displaying the vehicles will be allotted to them on temporary basis. The charges fixed by the corporation will have to be deposited in advance and the MC reserves the right to permission at any stage without any notice. The committee decided that they will follow the decision of the Chandigarh Administration with regard to granting permission for cutting of roads for laying optical fibre cable and for charging ground rent from companies who indulge in road cutting. The Administration has already constituted an committee to look into all aspects of optical fibre network. The committee also gave its approval to the auction of parking areas at Shanti Kunj, the Sukhna Lake the site adjoining the Dhillon theatre, Mani Majra. The reserved prices which have been approved for auction to be held within the next one month are Rs 7 lakh for the Sukhna parking; Rs 3 ,75,000 for the Dhillon area and Rs 60,000 for Shanti Kunj. On the suggestion of a councillor, it has also been decided to charge flat rates of Rs 5 for car parking, Rs 2 for scooter parking and Rs 20 for bus parking. The charges will be levied from 8 a. m. onwards to facilitate the walkers who come to the Sukhna lake for their walks before that. The facility of issuing monthly passes will continue — Rs 50 for car, Rs 25 for scooter parking and Rs 10 for cycle parking.. The purchase of 3000 quintals of dry fodder for stray cattle in the three cattle shelters of the corporation was also passed. The lowest tender who quoted Rs 199 per quintal was approved and the supply is to be made on the basis of monthly requirement. It was suggested by a member that the Commissioner should evolve an in-house check system to ensure that the fodder procured is given to the cattle. The sanitation contract for Badheri, Butrela, Sector 41, Attawa, Sector 42, Burail, Sector 45 and Duplex Complex, Mani Majra, was also passed and given to the lowest bidder. The sanitation in these areas will be managed privately. On the issue of providing built-up booths at the taxi stands, the members pointed out that it is subject to the approval of designs by Chief Architect, UT following which financial costs will be worked out. The taxi stands will subsequently be auctioned and rented out. The members also discussed the issue pertaining to stray cattle in the city which needs to be tackled on a much wider basis. The committee stressed the need to catch these animals at their origin, mostly at villages, which fall within the sectoral grid of the corporation. These include the four villages of Badheri, Butrela, Burail and Attawa, which are as per law are not authorised to keep animals. To begin with the animals which are kept on the municipal land will be put into custody and charged fines. While those who are rearing them on private land will be issued notices asking them to stop this within a month. |
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UT police officers reshuffled CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — In a major reshuffle after over two years, four Deputy Superintendents of Police were today transferred within the city while two Assistant Superintendent of Police, both IPS officers, were also given new assignments. The orders, passed by the Chandigarh Administration on the recommendations of UT Inspector General of Police, Mr B.S. Bassi, came into effect today itself. According to the orders, Assistant Superintendent of Police H.S. Dhaliwal, a UT cadre IPS official of the 1997 batch, has been posted as Sub Divisional Police Officer (Central) after 14 days of his joining the Chandigarh Police. ASP Sagar Preet Hooda, another IPS officer of the UT cadre, posted as SDPO (Central) for the past one year, has now been posted as SDPO (East). He replaces DSP Vijay Pal Singh, who will now head the security unit. DSP Vijay Pal Singh, it may be recalled, had unearthed the famous missing murder files case. He had reported the same to his seniors in February 1999 and several cops were subsequently placed under suspension. DSP S.C. Sagar is the new SDPO (South). He replaces Mr Bhagwan Dass Bector, who goes as DSP special crime cell (Economics Offences Wing). DSP Sagar was earlier posted with the security wing . He is the only DSP to have been posted back in the field unit after reshuffle was effected almost two years ago, according to sources in the Police Department. He, along with the other long serving DSPs, had been shifted out by then Home Secretary, Ms Anuradha Gupta and then IGP Mr R.P. Singh, add sources. DSP Asa Nand has, meanwhile, been posted out to the police control room. He was earlier serving with EOW. Terming the transfers as “routine”, the IGP, Mr Bassi, when contacted, said all rumours regarding the shifting
process being against conventions were “unfounded”. He added that the same were being “done in the larger interests of administrative machinery”. The file for the transfers was personally seen by the Adviser, Mrs Vineeta Rai, and also by the UT Administrator, Lieut Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd). Both went through the track records of the officials before appending their sugnatures, add sources in the Chandigarh Administration. |
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“Persuade doctors from going abroad” CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — Prof V.K. Kak, Director Principal of Government Medical College and Hospital retires tomorrow. The eminent neurosurgeon shared his achievements and experiences with Chandigarh Tribune today. “I am not bothered by what others say or write about me. I am more worried about what my teachers and students feel about me, who are more important for me. Even while being termed as the most strict professor at the PGI, I was given the best-loved teacher award by the resident doctors,” he said. Talking about his five years as Director Principal of GMCH, he said, “When I was appointed Director Principal in 1995, the college was functioning from the Prayas building in Sector 38. Our immediate aim was to recruit faculty, to ensure that the final examination took place on time and to get ready for the Medical Council of India inspection, all of which we managed on time.” “I am satisfied with the quality of education at the institute. A proof is the number of MS and MD seats our students have bagged at PGI, AIIMS and SGPGI. Our students have competed in UPSC and other all-India examinations. I am not in favour of students going abroad, but if that is termed as an achievement, many have done that. In information technology and medical facilities, we stand ahead of established institutions. My successor should keep the best interest of the institute in mind. Regarding the telemedicine project, GMCH is on the national scene with PGI, SGPGI and AIIMS,” he claimed. Regarding medical students going abroad, he said, “They must serve the country first. People tend to get too individualised, which is the crux of the problem. Medical education in the country is highly subsidised, for which you and I are paying through income tax. We should not allow these students to walk away without fulfilling their commitment. We can appeal to their conscience. Government service can be made compulsory for admission to a medical college.” Talking about his regrets, he said, “Postgraduate courses, for which approval and inspection has been carried out, start in January 2001. Construction programme has been delayed due to reasons beyond our control. Administration has not been able to remove encroachment from the land in Palsora, on which the third rural primary health centre is to come up. Students need these facilities for training purpose. We have urban health centres in Sector 44 and in Mani Majra. The GMCH should follow Union Territory services rules and regulations like AIIMS and PGI, but we are following those of Punjab. This primarily means that retirement age of our staff is 58, which may encourage people to leave this place.” Regarding his future plans, he said, “I will take a break, listen to music and play bridge. I may write books, particularly on the experiences of bringing up an institution. Some social commitments have also to be looked after. My son has been asking me to visit him in the US since ages.” |
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Nagi likely to
head GMCH CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — Prof O.N. Nagi, Head, Department of Orthopaedics, PGI, is likely to be appointed Director Principal of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, said highly placed sources in the Chandigarh Administration tonight. The name of Prof Nagi is understood to have been cleared on the files by the Administration though a formal letter on behalf of the UT Administrator is yet to be issued. The sources said there was no need to get a nod from New Delhi as Prof Nagi was being taken on deputation and it was not a case of fresh appointment. Prof Nagi could not be contacted. His family said he was away to
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Attack capability of IAF goes up CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — US President Bill Clinton’s visit to India earlier this year may not get American aircraft for the IAF, but it has enhanced its existing fleet’s navigational and attack capabilities. Following US approval to enhance satellite signals from its groundbased stations which feed data to Global Positioning Systems (GPS), indigenously produced GPS have now been modified to give precision attack capability to IAF aircraft, besides improving their navigational capabilities. Stating this while talking to TNS here today, a scientist closely associated with this project said: ‘‘The circular error probability (CEP) of these systems has now been reduced to 10 metres. The CEP was over 100 metres before.’’ These modified GPS had been integrated with aircraft’s navigational-attack systems, he added. Several types of combat aircraft, helicopters as well as transport aircraft are reported to have been equipped with the modified GPS. A GPS gets the co-ordinates of its location by getting a triangular fixation on three satellites. The system in use has 12 satellites orbiting at medium altitude and a fix is required on at least three satellites. The scientist said that following the US President’s visit in March, which was aimed at improving bilateral ties, the US authorities agreed to change the level of satellite signals which were being downlinked to India. ‘‘Modification of the software used in processing these signals was done here,’’ the scientist, wishing to remain anonymous, said. Modification of the GPS was undertaken in May. The GPS already had the requisite hardware needed to receive the enhanced signals incorporated into it at the design phase and only a modification of the software was required, which was done at very little additional cost. ‘‘The approval to increase the precision of the GPS could be on account of the recognition of its civilian applications also,’’ the scientist said. The project to develop an indigenous GPS was initiated four years ago and was completed last year. The military version costs up to Rs 1 lakh per set, while that for civilian application costs Rs 8,000 per set. Another type of GPS, called the Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS), has been developed and is said to have an accuracy of up to 5 metres. The system, according to the scientist, is undergoing trials with several agencies, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. A project has also been initiated to indigenously develop a DGPS with a CEP of 1-2 metres. The cost of such systems in the international market is around Rs 6 lakh per set, but indigenously developed systems are expected to cost about Rs 2 lakh per set. These sets can also be used in precision landing by aircraft during zero visibility. |
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Hygiene
Issue PANCHKULA, Oct 30—Formulation of an Act at the government level to control the all-pervasive fly menace in Barwala is in the offing while the Health Department, on its part, is issuing orders on the functioning of poultry farms, violations of which would be punishable under Sections 133 and 134 of the CrPC and the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. Section 3 of the Epidemic Diseases Act and the above mentioned Sections of the CrPC state that the district magistrate is empowered to take action of complete closure, sealing or legal recourse against any place which is a nuisance or likely to spread an epidemic. Under the new orders to be issued shortly by the district administration, the poultry farm units will be checked by the
Animal Husbandry Department once a month and a report of the same would be deposited to the Deputy Commissioner. Directives to poultry farms * Better housekeeping and digging of compost pits providing bio-digestion. Ever since the efforts to control flies in the area got underway this year, it is the first time that the Health authorities are beginning to admit that spraying at poultry farms have served little purpose and that overall simultaneous cleanliness is the only efficacious treatment. The first round of spray by the health authorities was undertaken from August 11 to 30, the second round of creating sanitary conditions in and around poultry farms was undertaken up in September while the last round is currently in progress and will conclude on November 4. Suggestions to poultry farms * Having poultry farms one km away from habitation and 500 m from the highways and railway stations. “The first round improved things by 30 per cent and the second round brought about further improvement. However, in the third round we have felt that things have gone back to square one owing to the garbage heaps all over the place which are potential breeding grounds,'' Dr H.C. Nagpal, Civil Surgeon, said. He said that though the poultry farm owners had begun to take measures to eradicate the problem, sufficient work was not being undertaken at their level which necessitated the formulation of an Act and scattered garbage had nullified all improvements brought about by spraying insecticides. Based on a comprehensive study of the problem, the department has issued guidlines on running and maintenance of the poultry farms and the government has been entrusted with the task of making an Act and appointing a licensing authority which can assert its directions. Since effects of the spray are visible only for four days after the spray, the officials are of the opinion that sustained efforts for a fortnight will prove beneficial and serve the purpose. They have given directions of disposal of waste, mixture of medicine in the feed of the birds among others. A plan to involve the village panchayats and block development and panchayati officers in the cleanliness drive is also under active consideration of the authorities. |
Unauthorised colonies: cases
against 12 registered KHARAR, Oct 30 — The police has registered two separate cases against 12 persons under the Apartment and Property Regulations Act, 1995 on the charge of constructing unauthorised colonies at Balaungi and Behlolpur villages without getting the requisite permission from PUDA. Mr G.P. Singh, SHO, Kharar, said here today that the Punjab Urban Development Authority had written about this to the SSP, Ropar that the accused had transferred the land to colonies without getting a licence from PUDA. The police has registered a case under Section 36 of the Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation Act against Chajja Singh, Gurdev Singh, Chand Singh and Hari Singh of Balaungi village. Similarly the police yesterday registered a case under the same section of the Act against Gurpal Singh, Jagpal Singh, Mrs
Shashi, Baljit Singh, Dilbag Singh, Meena Rani etc of Chandigarh on the charge of constructing unauthorised colony in Behlolpur village. |
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71 cr collected in
savings scheme CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — A sum of Rs 71 crore by way of small savings has been deposited in Chandigarh till March 2000. This amount is almost Rs 1 crore above the target. This was disclosed by Mr K.A.P.Sinha, Joint Secretary, Finance, UT, while delivering his address during the state-level ‘‘ world thrift ’’ day at the Government College of Education, Sector 20, here today. The function was organised by the National Small Savings Organisation. Among others who attended the function were Mr S.P.Jain, Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Mr M.K.Malhotra, Regional Director, NSS, small saving agents of Chandigarh, representatives of the Postal Department, banks, UTI, and LIC. Mr Sinha also distributed awards and commendation certificates among best agents, postal and bank employees. Mr Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, District Savings Officer, disclosed that gross and net collections under the schemes in Chandigarh between April and September had been Rs 91.88 crore and Rs 25.17 crore, respectively. In Chandigarh 42,000 employees are also contributing under the pay roll savings scheme and Rs 82 lakh have been collected till September. In the last year's awards, Mrs Mohinder Kaur deposited Rs 4.43 crore and Mr Mohinder Singh Dhodi deposited Rs 3.69 crore under the PP schemes and secured the first and second position in Chandigarh. Under the Mahilla Pradhan Agency scheme, Mrs Kamal Chhabra and Ms Simerpreet Kaur collected Rs 31.72 lakh and Rs 29.45 lakh, respectively. Under the SAS Agency scheme, Mrs Ashok Ratra and Mrs Nutan Sharma collected Rs 4.88 crore and Rs 2.99 crore, respectively. Students of Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 18, Government Model High School, Sector 36, and Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, presented a cultural
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"Research on hi-tech
security systems on" CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — Research and development on indigenous security systems being undertaken currently was highlighted by Mr Jatinder Kumar, Senior Director in the Ministry of Information Technology, at a lecture delivered at Central Scientific Instruments Organisation on the occasion of its foundation day here today. The objective of indigenous research, Dr Kumar said, is to make hi-tech and hi-cost security devices which are presently being imported by various security agencies, available at cheaper prices, besides ensuring maintenance and complete know-how. The lifetime cost of indigenously developed products is much lower that that of imported products, he added. Mr Kumar said that the ministry, earlier known as the Department of Electronics, had initiated a number of projects to meet the requirement of security forces as well as the armed forces. These include the Perimeter Protection System using magnetic anamoly techniques as well as infra-red sensors and close circuit TV system. This system can be used in all-weather conditions. Two units of this system is currently on trial in border regions. Computerised Access Control Systems for controlling access in vital installations and VIP areas, explosive detector systems, portable X-ray baggage systems are also nearing completion. Work is also being done on developing electronic Scrambler Systems to be used in wireless sets to ensure secure communication as well as hi-tech encryption used for online devices like telephone, Internet and Internet networks to prevent tapping or interference. In all these projects, Mr Kumar said, representatives from users, including the Intelligence Bureau, BSF, Police Wireless and CISF have been nominated to give their inputs for the Project Review and Steering Group. Earlier, in his welcome address, the CSIO Director, Dr R.P.Bajpai, highlighted the role of the CSIO in such projects and its achievements so far. The CSIO, a laboratory under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), was established at the CSIR headquarters in October 1959 and moved to Chandigarh in 1962. |
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Spirituality can relieve stress, says Jacob SAS NAGAR, Oct 30 — Spirituality can provide ample relief to a person under stress in the modern day competitive world. This was stated here today by the Punjab Governor, Lt Gen J.F.R Jacob (retd), after inaugurating Sukh Shanti Bhavan, a new complex constructed by Brahama Kumaris in Phase VII. He said in a fast changing world with science and technology reaching new highs and world becoming a global village, families were facing multifarious problems and were under great stress and pressure. He regretted that the ancient Indian culture was being ignored by younger generations in the name of progress. He said institutions like Brahma Kumaris could play a positive role in giving relief to the suffering humanity as it was not bound by caste, colour, creed and religion. The Governor said man was getting addicted to certain social evils like smoking and drinking and there was a need to launch a de-addiction drive. He regretted that though people were conscious of their rights, they forgot their duties. Spirituality could guide them to strike a balance between the two. He hoped that Sukh Shanti Bhavan would help the people of the area in overcoming their inhibitions through the teachings of Rajyoga meditation. Rajyogini Dadi Manohar Indra Ji, Director, Rajyoga Training, Mount Abu, said that there was no shortage of “vidyalayas” in the country producing doctors, engineers, lawyers etc. But there was no “vidyalaya” through out the country which made man into a man or man into a “devta”. Brahma Kumari Achal, zonal chief, Punjab, Haryana, HP, J and K and Chandigarh, said Ishwariya Vishva Vidyalaya was a temple which helped in building the character of a person. B.K. Amir Chand, vice-chairman, All-India social service wing, Rajyoga Education and Research Foundation, said there were more than 5,000 branches of Brahma Kumaris in 75 nations. He said it was not sufficient to have faith in God. One must try to become one with Him and work for the welfare of the society. |
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Rotary Club honours spirit of service CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 —
No matter what you do or what you are. It serves little purpose if the world at large has no knowledge of it. And hence the sense behind Rotary Club Chandigarh’s tradition of spotting people who have contributed towards betterment of society and awarding them for their
worth. This day saw the tradition go on at the Sector 18 Rotary House, with the Rotary Club Chandigarh honouring seven persons for outstanding performance in their respective vocations. Pleasing to note was the fact that among those awarded today by the chief guest, Editor, The Tribune, Mr Hari Jaisingh, were people from varied walks of life. From a postman to an inspector, all were honoured for valuing the spirit of service. The first citation of the evening was presented to postman Karam Chand, who was picked up for his unblemished track record at work. Reading out his citation, Mr Baldev Aggarwal applauded him for “never being a work-shirker, and always coming upto the standards of professional excellence.” Another awardee was sub-inspector Jarnail Singh (Crime Branch, Sector 11), who is credited with having solved over 100 cases of theft, auto theft and stolen property worth over Rs 1.15 crore. He is also the man behind solving the mystery of the murder of two salesmen at a Sector 24 liquor vend. Headmaster of Government High School, Mr Jagdish Kumar was also honoured for his long association with scouts, Bharat Vikas Parishad and Sukhna Save Society. Next in the line was Ms Rajamma Nair who has, by the dent of her service, risen from the level of an assistant nursing superintendent to a member of the Advanced Trauma Centre at the PGI. Another award went to District Education Officer Brahmjit Kalia for being instrumental in making a human chain working towards polio eradication this year. He has also been involved in the Hepatitis B vaccination project of the Club. Mr Rakesh Sehgal was honoured for his extensive social work and his association with the Bharat Vikas Parishad, to which he has also donated an ultrasound machine. Mr Rajnish Uppal, charter president of Lions Club Greater Chandigarh, was also another awardee, but he was not present at the function. The ceremony was followed by the much-awaited speech of Mr Hari Jaisingh on the “Changing Indo-US relations”. Reproducing the experience with he had during his recent entourage to the US with the Indian Prime Minister, Mr Hari Jaisingh dispelled various notions about the binding factor between India and the US. It was surprising to learn from him that Indians abroad were playing a major role in the US politics as prime contributors of funds to the election candidates, and that their success stories were making all the difference to the diplomatic relations. He hailed the success of Indians abroad as a major factor weighing in favour of the Indo-US ties. “It is not the foreign policy of the Indian government that has made a difference. More than anything else, it is the success which the Indians abroad have achieved. They are funding the election candidates, and no matter which candidate wins, our relations with the US are bound to become better and better,” he said. Talking about the US perspective, Mr Hari Jaisingh said India needed to build up the much-needed economic muscle because the entire approach was now market-oriented. “We have tremendous talent, but al lot will depend on how well we play our card at the diplomatic level. To get our rightful place in the comity of nations, we must build respect for talent at home, as also improve our house-keeping,” he stressed. In relation to improvement of ties with the US, a lot of importance this evening was accorded to self-analysis on the part of India. The chief guest, who was awarded honorary membership of the club for the consecutive year today, lauded India’s mental might, and its power to enhance the financial strength. At the same time, he hit hard upon the unpleasant part of the Indian politico-bureaucratic system, which was too self-possessed to bear. “We are casual enough to let the politicians get away with blunders. We have not learnt our lessons even after Kargil. The need of the hour is to value accountability.” he added. The final point he made revolved round the importance of determining what India wanted from the US. “We are natural allies only if we know what we want from them. There is a lot beyond Cola culture which can benefit India. We must determine what”, he said. Earlier, Mr R.K. Saboo, past president of the club, informed the gathering that the Rotary’s blood bank project had been approved. Mr G.P. Malik introduced the chief guest.
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Educate girl child,
exhorts Jacob CHANDIGARH, Oct 30 — The Punjab Governor, Lt Gen J.F.R Jacob (retd), today underlined the need for launching a campaign to educate the girl child, especially those living in rural areas and slums of the state . He was presiding over the 28th annual general body meeting of the Indian Council of Social Welfare of the state at Punjab Raj Bhavan, in which wives of the Deputy Commissioners of the state and representatives of non-government organisations (NGOs) participated . Expressing concern over the low literacy rate, especially amongst the women, the Governor said it was the duty of the residents to ensure the overall personality development of the girl child. He said the NGOs should fan out to all 12,000 villages of the state to achieve the target of 100 per cent literacy. Stressing the need for launching a health awareness campaign, especially against tuberculosis, the Governor said that there was an urgent need to involve people in this awareness drive . He said as TB was spreading fast in the children there was a need to involve peadetricians in this drive. Expressing satisfaction over the Micro-Credit Scheme launched by the council in collaboration with Rotary Club, the Governor said that council should help women in their new ventures and provide them proper guidance through development programmes. The Governor said the council should also explore the proposal of setting up orphanages at all district headquarters to take care of orphan children. Dr Vanita Gupta, vice president, in her welcome address requested the district branches to take up in right earnest , interest free micro loan scheme for women entrepreneurs. Honorary, general secretary, Mrs J.K. Grewal outlined the details of activities and the council has helped 65 families through its counselling
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Voters’ list revision
from Nov 2 PANCHKULA, Oct 30 — The revision of the voters’ list for all residents in the Kalka assembly constituency who have attained the age of 18 years till January 1, 2000, or have not been enrolled as voters, will begin on November 2. Giving the information, the Deputy Commissioner, Mr S.K. Monga, said the work of listing of voters would be done till November 30 and the voters can give in applications for the same at the office of the Returning Officer, the SDM, the patwari and the block development and panchayati officer concerned. He added that the present list of voters in the constituency would be also available at these offices from November 2 to 30. Mr Monga said all those whose names are included in the present voters’ list but have not got their photographs clicked can get the same done on any working day between November 15 and December 15 at the district election office in mini secretariat. The facility would be available in room No 110 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. |
Sector 7 house burgled
in owner’s absence PANCHKULA, Oct 30 — Close on the heels of a burglary in Sector 12-A, burglars struck at yet another house in Sector 7, here, this afternoon, while the house owners were away at Delhi. This follows a similar pattern of locked houses being burgled in the township. According to a complainant, Mr Sameer Arora, an engineer, the family had gone to Delhi to see his brother hospitalised there on October 25. When he came back today at 6.30 pm, he noticed that the lock on the main gate had been prised open. The thieves probably entered the house by climbing on to its roof using a vacant plot at the rearside of the house, and then entered through the terrace door, initial investigations by the police revealed. |
Woman crushed
to death KHARAR, Oct 30 — Dropti, an old woman, was killed today when she was crushed by a truck near the bus stand. The police has registered a case under Sections 279 and 304 A of the IPC against Bhag Singh, driver of the truck. Three persons were injured by a Haryana Roadways bus near Dawn village yesterday. The police has registered a case under Sections 279 and 337 against Wazir Singh, driver of the bus. |
30 file papers for market committee poll CHANDIGARH,
Oct 30 — As many as 30 persons contesting for the market committee elections filed their nominations on the first day today. Elections to the nine-member committee are long overdue and presently an administrator is looking after the functioning of the committee. The papers will be scrutinised tomorrow and the last date for withdrawal is October 31. The elections will be held on November 6. As many as 1400 members from the sarpanch, panch, commission agents and palledars constituency will elect nine members. Five members will be elected among the sarpanches and panches, two from the arthiyas and one each from the Mani Majra Marketing Cooperative Society and from the palledars constituency. As many as 16 persons from among the sarpanches and panches filed their nominations, including Mr Bhupinder Singh Badheri, Mr Kesar Singh of Hallo Majra and Mr Manmohanm Singh of Khuda Lahora. Other contestants include Gurdeep Singh of Attawa, Kulwant Singh of Daria and Mr Kuldeep Singh of Kajheri. The commission agents who filed their papers include Mr Om Prakash Chawla, Mr Vijay Kapoor, Mr Des Raj Gupta, Mr Naresh Kumar and Mr Sat Prakash. As many as six palledars also filed their nominations
before the returning officer Mr H. R. Nagra. Besides this, three members of the Mani Majra Society — Mr Gurdev Singh, Mr Prem Singh and Mr Sikander Singh — also filed their nominations. The committee looks after the development-related aspects of the villagers, preventing the loss of evasion of market committee fees besides other related farmer welfare activities. |
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