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Women
smugglers keep cops on tenterhooks
Muktsar, February 23
Gurpreet Kaur, alias Preeto, was taken as a pregnant woman on first
glance by the policemen at a ‘naka’ in Lambi block when she was
entering this district. However, when the policemen got suspicious
about her movement, a search of her person was carried out by women
police personnel and 25 kg of poppy husk was recovered from her.
Protecting
the rights of children
Chandigarh, February 23
Is there child abuse in Punjab?
If the answer is yes, what has the state done to check it? How well
aware is Punjab and its people about child rights and protection of
children, particularly during their formative years?
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PCS officers recommended for IAS
Chandigarh, February 23
The Select Committee headed by a
member of the Union Public Service Commission and comprising members
such as the Chief Secretary, Punjab, the Financial Commissioner
(Revenue) and the Financial Commissioner ( Development) has
recommended the names of eight Punjab Civil Service officers (
Executive branch) for appointment to the IAS.
Civic
body staff move HC for salaries
Maur Mandi, February 23
Even as a severe financial crisis
has gripped the local municipal council, about 20 of its employees
have moved writ petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court to get
their salaries regularly.
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sentenced for dowry death
Ferozepore, February 23
The Additional Sessions Judge,
here, has sentenced Suraj Kant and his father Narender Kumar to a
rigorous imprisonment of 10 years along with a fine of Rs 5,000 each
for murdering Meenakshi, wife of Suraj Kant, for bringing inadequate
dowry.
Noise
pollution a bane at exam time
Bathinda, February 23
Examination days are here again.
Cinema halls, parties and television are a strict no-no as students
have confined themselves to their homes for studies. Sensing
the pulse of the students, Bollywood producers are not releasing any
new films these days.
He
built his empire on ceramics
Ferozepore: If there is a dream within
and a dauntless spirit to achieve success, no impediment can deter one
from reaching the pinnacle of glory. This is the story of 82-year-old
Jaswant Rai Marya, doyen of the ceramic industry in India, who,
although bent with age, faced the vicissitudes of life with not a
wrinkle on his forehead.
Badal
thanks voters
Chandigarh, February 23
The thumping victory of the
SAD-BJP and the Bahujan Samaj Morcha candidate, Mr Rajmohinder Singh
Majitha, in the Majitha assembly byelection is a clear vindication of
the policies, programmes and performance of the alliance, according to
Mr Parkash Singh Badal.
Explosion
in cosmetics shop
Hoshiarpur, February 23
A high-velocity explosion took
place at Indu Fashion Wears shop at the Shish Mahal Bazar Chowk at
about 1.45 p.m. today due to which fire broke out and engulfed the
shop causing extensive damage to the materials lying there. Kailash
Jain, owner, who had came out of the shop a few minutes before the
explosion, to acquire some goods from a nearby shop was unhurt. No
loss of life was reported in this incident. Municipal fire engines
controlled the fire.
Jaundice
outbreak denied
Phagwara, February 23
Dr Gulzar Singh Virdi, officiating SMO of the local Civil Hospital,
today denied that a jaundice epidemic had broken out in the town. Dr
Virdi said a few old cases of hepatitis (jaundice) had been reported
and treated about 20 days ago. Reports of bilirubin quantity and
pigment were sent for tests to determine the gravity of the cases. Dr
Virdi said jaundice was a ‘self-limiting’ disease requiring
preventive measures, rest, hygiene and safe water.
Don’t
restrict Sikhism to Punjabi, says scholar
Patiala, February 23
Sikhism can be spread worldwide
by preaching it in various languages, and restricting the preaching of
Sikhism to Punjabi will not only constrain the principles to a set
pattern and area, but will also be a hindrance in the spreading of the
religion.
Tandoors
keep their kitchen fires burning
Bathinda, February 23
Although potters have been
suffering losses due to the unsold stock of pitchers (‘gharas’),
flower pots (‘gamlas’) and other utensils of baked clay yet the
tandoors, which are used to make rotis, have proved to be economically
useful to them for keeping the kitchen fires burning.
Scribe
crushed to death
Amritsar, February 23
The Batala-based correspondent of
Nawan Zamana, Jalandhar, a Punjabi daily, Sohan Singh Bhoma, was
crushed to death by a speeding mini bus here this afternoon on the
busy Queens-Court road crossing. According to eyewitnesses, as he
alighted from the bus and was trying to cross the road, mini bus
coming from Circuit House side hit the correspondent, who was dragged
by the bus and its front tyre crushed his skull. He died on the spot.
Did
Guru try to liberate temple site?
Ferozepore, February 23
The contentious Ayodhya issue is
heading for a fresh round of controversy, after a general knowledge
book published by the education wing of the RSS claimed the tenth Guru
of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh, had also tried to liberate the Ram
temple site.
Federation
merger
Chandigarh, February 23
The Punjab State Employees
Federation has been merged with the Punjab State Services Federation,
led by Mr Charanjit Singh Walia, a former MP.
Media
boycott CM’s Press meet
Amritsar, February 23
Mediapersons today boycotted the
press conference of the Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, in
protest against the misbehaviour of police officials.
Seva
Dal to initiate awareness drive
Bathinda, February 23
Mr Harbans Lal, a former
Transport Minister, of Punjab, and Chairman, Congress Seva Dal, said
the Dal would create awareness against evils of drug-addiction and
dowry among people.
Tibetan
students for ban on Chinese goods
Ropar, February 23
The Students for Free Tibet, have
demanded a ban on the import of Chinese goods in India. The
international community should prevent the 2008 Olympics from being
held in China. Pressure should be put to secure the release of Gedun
Cheokyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama. Tibet belongs to the Tibetans,
so, China should be forced to negotiate with the Tibetan government in
exile.
‘Stagnation
in farm sector should be removed’
Chandigarh, February 23
If Punjab is to occupy a place of
pride, it should target agricultural growth rate of at least 20 per
cent within five years as compared to the present level of 1 per cent.
Adverse terms of trade in agriculture in the light of threats being
posed by the WTO make it more important for the state to improve in
terms of cost as well as quality. This was stated by Mr K.R. Lakhanpal,
Principal Secretary (Finance), Punjab, while addressing the state
credit seminar for Punjab convened by NABARD here yesterday.
Giving
push to agro-economy
Chandigarh, February 23
To give a ‘‘big push’’ to
the Punjab’s agro-economy and help farmers meet challenges, the
Punjab Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, today announced the
setting up of a high-level Cabinet committee for implementing and
monitoring the Rs 198.9 crore project furnished by Punjab Agricultural
University, Ludhiana, says a press note.
Ordinance
on infrastructural board cleared
Chandigarh, February 23
The Punjab Council of Ministers
has approved an ordinance for the establishment of the Punjab
Infrastructural Development Board and the Punjab Infrastructural
Regulatory Authority. The Council met here last night.
Drive
against footpath squatters
Bathinda, February 23
The local municipal council
authorities have launched a drive against footpath squatters to make
movement of pedestrians on them convenient. The local municipal
council authorities have set up a mobile wing, with the help of the
police, which has been removing squatters and encroachments from
footpaths in the city.
Health
Dept sans regular Director
Hoshiarpur, February 23
The State Health Department has
no regular Director despite three posts of Directors — Health, ESI
and Family Welfare. Two Additional Directors and one Joint Director,
are heading the posts.
Irrigation
Dept starved of funds
Bathinda, February 23
Even as the condition of various
canals criss-crossing the Malwa region of Punjab has been
deteriorating day by day, the state irrigation authorities have been
finding it difficult to arrange funds for carrying out repair work.
Smugglers’
gang busted
Tarn Taran, February 23
The local district police has
busted an inter-state gang of kerosene smugglers and has recovered
20,000 litres of kerosene from a tanker. Mr Jagdish Kumar Mittal, SSP,
told newspersons here yesterday a case under Sections 420, 467, 468
and 471 of the IPC and Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act had
been registered against the gang members.
Wife,
paramours murder man
Fazilka, February 23
Arjun Singh, resident of Ghallu
village of this subdivision, who was allegedly kidnapped on January
23, 2001, had reportedly been murdered by his wife Jagir Kaur, and her
two companions.
In-laws,
man beat wife to death
Tarn Taran, February 23
Paramjit Kaur (25), was allegedly
beaten to death last night at Kadgill village, 4 km from here, by her
husband and in-laws.
Gang
of robbers busted, 4 held
Ferozepore, February 23
The police claims to have busted
a gang of robbers involved in a number of dacoities in Punjab, Haryana
and Rajasthan and recovered from them three pistols and stolen
ornaments.
Boy
stabbed for not dancing
Jalandhar, February 23
Achint Jain was stabbed while his
two friends Vikas and Vishal were badly chased by their four college
mates for refusing to perform a “dance” session for them in the
Regional Engineering College hostel in the wee hours today.
Car
stolen, found abandoned
Patiala, February
23
In a day light robbery, the car
of Jagjit S. Khetal, father of Tribune Senior Sub Editor Harvinder
Khetal, was stolen from the parking space in front of the Raj Kamal
marriage palace in the city and later, at night found abandoned near
the Thapar institute.
APRO
suspended, reinstated in 3 days
Patiala, February 23
The Assistant Public Relations
Officer (APRO) of the Punjabi University was suspended and reinstated
within a period of three days. According to available documents, the
APRO was suspended on February 16 for failing to perform his duties
properly and acting in a careless and irresponsible manner.
Probe
VC’s wrongdoings: teachers
Patiala, February 23
The All-India Federation of
University Teachers Association (AIFUTA) today urged the Punjab
Government to initiate an inquiry against the Punjabi University
Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia, by sending him on leave
immediately and appointing an interim Vice Chancellor to look after
the affairs of the institution.
‘Focus
on gender disparity in education’
Patiala, February
23
There is need to focus on gender
disparity in education and other various occupations. Contrary to
common belief, women are being discriminated against in modern day
society.
Computers
donated for schools
Kapurthala, February 23
Non-Resident Indians of Derby
city in Britain have donated 80 computers to help the students of this
district to become computer literate.
Need
to conserve fuel stressed
Patiala, February 23
Participants during a national
seminar conducted here today under the aegis of Department of Civil
Engineering, Technical Institute of Engineering and Technology, in
collaboration with the Petroleum Conservation Research Association on
‘Challenges for road transportation in the 21st century, leading to
fuel economy’ discussed the need to develop cost-effective
indigenous techniques and materials.
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