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PAU cancels CET Ludhiana, July 5 The PAU authorities cancelled the examination amidst allegations of irregularities and discrepancies in the examination. Mr Alok Shekhar said the test would now be held on July 15. The decision was taken by the authorities at an emergency meeting called by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr K.S. Aulakh in the evening. Earlier several allegations of discrepancies and irregularities in the conduct of the examination and setting of the paper. According to a number of letters received by PAU officials as well as the Ludhiana Tribune office, the question papers carried many discrepancies. The despatcher who claimed to be an evaluator and did not want to be quoted had alleged that some questions were missing from several papers due to which the candidates receiving such papers suffered a direct loss as they could not attempt these. Further, it has also been alleged that the first paper of the question paper on which the roll number was written was loosely bound. Several roll number papers which got separated from the rest of the text were restapled by the evaluators randomly at the time of evaluation. Besides, there were countless printing mistakes in the question paper. The university is learnt to have suspended a superintendent in the academic wing of the Registrar’s office who was reinstated today after the employees union intervened. Similar letters were also received by PAU officials, including the Vice-Chancellor and the Registrar. Dr K.S. Aulakh, Vice-Chancellor, was not available for his comments despite repeated efforts for the past five days as he was always said to be busy in important meetings. In order to get his response, Ludhiana Tribune faxed a questionnaire to him but received no reply. It was, however, learnt that he had called a meeting of the Registrar and the Controller of the CET in this morning in which he discussed the various letters received by the officials levelling allegations of the unfair conduct of the CET. Dr M.S. Tiwana, Dean, College of Agriculture, who was also the Controller of the CET, was also not available for comments. This correspondent tried to contact him a number of times over the phone for the past three days. His personal assistant was also told about the allegations but he was always said to be in meeting or out for lunch. The evaluator claimed that question number 17 was missing in many question papers of physics. The evaluator also alleged that in many cases wrong evaluation was done in the biology paper resulting in disadvantage to many deserving students. It was also alleged that loose sheets which were floating from question papers while evaluation were restapled randomly . Another letter written by a parent alleged that there was faulty binding of answer-sheets and if the first page was lost nobody could make out the roll number of the student which was only written on the first page. The letters also claimed that page number 20 was blank in many answer-sheets and the first paper was doubled in many cases. It also alleged that Question No 14 in physics paper had answer options in the form of a,c,c,d instead of a,b, c,d. This letter also alleged about the numerous printing errors in the paper. A cross-section of CET candidates spoke to Ludhiana Tribune said that they could not check whether the questions were missing in the paper or not as the time allowed for the paper is too short but they confirmed that there were many printing mistakes in the paper. |
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Rain exposes MC’s
helplessness Ludhiana, July 5 The residents, particularly those living in low lying areas and localities all along the Buddha Nullah, were living under a constant threat of floods and even a little rain, spells sleepless nights and misery for them. And their fears are not unfounded if the deluge witnessed in city colonies, shopping centres, main roads and streets on Saturday last and earlier this week are any indication. The first spell of rain on Saturday led to the inundation of several localities under knee-deep water and at several places, monoblock pumps had to be deployed to drain out accumulated rain water. At several places in the city, including main shopping centre of Chaura Bazar, Ghas Mandi, Chauri Sarak, Gill Road, Link Road and Janakpuri, water entered shops and other establishments, causing massive damage to the stocks. The same story was repeated on Tuesday following a drizzle for about an hour. Ironically, it is not only the low lying areas and slums, which come under water when it pours but even the posh localities like Sarabha Nagar, College Road, Maharani Jhansi Road, Mall Road, Bhai Randhir Singh Nagar, Rajpura Road, Urban Estate, Model Town and Civil Lines which have to suffer the ordeal of flooded roads and streets for hours together. Residents from several city localities
have The situation further worsened yesterday with the water spilling over at many places along the Buddha Nullah and affecting a number of low lying colonies. Residents of a number of colonies like Harbanspura, Shiv Puri, New Madho Puri, Dhokan Mohalla, Sunder Nagar, Kirpal Nagar and JB Colony alleged that the spillage from the drain had entered houses and factories along the nullah. The MC officials, however, categorically stated that there was no breach at any place along the Buddha Nullah within the city limits, though spilling over of water had been reported at some places. Mr S.K. Sharma, Additional Commissioner, who had inspected the entire stretch of Buddha Nullah and the road being constructed along the drain told Ludhiana Tribune that massive quantity of weed, that had come from Machhiwara side, had accumulated at some places in the nullah and had affected the free flow of water. The MC had pushed desilting machines and cranes in service to clear the weeds and accumulated water had been drained out from some areas with the help of pumps. However, the fact
remains that the exercise for cleaning and desilting of Buddha Nullah and other rain water drains all over the city, was not taken up well in time, which is borne out from the fact that the cleaning work, estimated to cost over Rs 1 crore was yet to be completed, while the rainy season had already set in. It was further learnt that officials of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) cell of the MC, which is responsible for water supply and sewerage in the city, had openly expressed their inability and helplessness to deal with the enormity of the situation, arising from inadequate sewerage lines , which is further precipitated by accumulation of rain water and the apprehended overflow of drains in the city area. The MC administration was reported to be toying with the idea of private participation in bringing about a qualitative improvement in existing sewerage network but there were many hurdles which had to be cleared towards that direction. Till then what the MC can just do is fire fighting and leave the entire city population at the mercy of God or the ‘rain gods’. |
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Women ransack dhaba, beat owner Ludhiana, July 5 According to the dhaba owner, Mr B.R. Malhotra, the incident took place at about 2 p.m. Two women came to the dhaba and asked for some cold drinks, which were served to them. However, at the time of payment, the women, instead of paying the bill, said they had given Rs 50 to the dhaba owner and demanded return of the remaining amount. The owner said when he told them that they had not given any money to him, the women started abusing him and then began throwing bottles all around the place. Mr Malhotra said at least 10 more women joined them as soon as the women started throwing away the bottles. “They caught hold of me and tore my clothes”, he said. The group also damaged his dhaba completely by breaking the furniture. All eatables were thrown out. He was saved by his neighbours. The Division No 6 police, however, did not reach the site even though they were informed immediately, the owner alleged. While not sure of the reason behind the attack, the owner said he suspected it to be the work of two women whom he had forced to leave a colony because of their alleged involvement in flesh trade. He has also identified two of the women attackers. Inspector Paramjit Singh, SHO, Division No 6, when contacted denied that the police had received any information in this regard. Mr Malhotra, however, alleged that the police knew about the attack and delebrately kept away. |
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No action against indicted officers Ludhiana, July 5 Further, still how much time is required to take action against erring officials of the district administration in service for the past three decades. The government by its own inquiries now admits that the land was sold by private hands not only once but several times well under the nose of the administration? The moment one delves deeply into the scandal of about Rs 50 crore, which can be safely termed as the biggest land scandal in the district, one is amazed at the manner in which the administration works. Not only has it failed to keep the promise of handing over 10 acres each to the 14 allottee, all belonging to the Scheduled Castes or ex-servicemen category, but also has not been able to update the revenue records which till date show the tillers as the owners of the land. The records even show two persons, Banta Singh and Jeet Singh, as the persons tilling some part of the land where as both the persons had died long ago. Interestingly, the administration after an inquiry into the ownership of 10 acres of land allotted to one Harbans Lal, who had later given the power of attorney to two partners, Mr Mohinder Lal and Mr Rakesh Sharma, registered a case of cheating and fraud against four persons, who had after illegally occupying the piece of the land sold it off to some other persons. According to the two partners, the registration of the case stands as a testimony to the alleged scandal involving all 140 acres. However, the administration is silent on taking action against the alleged persons who sold off the remaining 130 acres illegally. According to Mr Rakesh Sharma, the land actually belonged to the provincial Punjab Government till 1965 when the then government allotted 10 acres each to 14 allottees. These were Mr Bhagwanta Singh, Mr Amarjit Singh, Mr Harbans Lal, Mr Sarwan Singh, Mr Jagiri Lal, Mr Harjit Kumar, Mr Gajjan Singh, Mr Mohinder Singh, Mr Bakhtawar Singh, Mr Saudagar Singh, Mr Bhag Singh, Mr Jagir Singh, Mr Bagga Singh and Mr Puran Singh. However, none of the person was able to get possession of the land as the revenue records showed the tillers of the land as the owners. They appealed to the then Deputy Commissioner who issued orders on November 11, 1974, vide Memo No 6603/DRA in their favour. The allottees managed to get entry into
the records in 1976 but the land was still not mutated in their name. Meanwhile, the tillers of the land appealed before the Commissioner, Patiala division, in 1978, who upheld the Ludhiana DC order and dismissed their appeal. Despite that, the revenue records continue to show the tillers as the owners of the land even though about 2000 houses have been constructed on the what is claimed to be an agriculture land. Though four persons who allegedly illegally sold the 10 acres of the land belong to Mr Harbans Lal, no action has been taken against any revenue official. Interestingly, a senior official of the administration, when contacted, rebuffed the very claim of the allottees. He said at the time of the allotment the allottees were told to take possession within two years, which they failed and thus their claim over the land ended. The Deputy Commissioner, Mr S. K. Sandhu, could not be contacted. Contested the stand of the administration, Mr Rakesh Sharma, a partner in the piece of land allotted to Mr Harbans Lal, said the argument had no strength. He said if there was any such clause of taking possession of the land which they failed to do, then why did the records entered their name. He said further the then Deputy Commissioner ordered in their favour in 1976 well over 11 years after the allotment. The Patiala Commissioner also issued an order, the copy of which is with The Tribune, dismissing a plea by the tillers challenging the right of the allottees. Senior official of the administration, when asked about this, expressed ignorance about the order of the Patiala Commissioner. Another interesting feature of the whole episode was the completion of the inquiry by the administration about illegal sale of 50 acres out of the disputed land. The inquiry clearly admits of the scandal but even though four months have passed since it was made public no action has been taken against any present or former official of the administration or the Revenue Department. The inquiry maintained that the land was of the government but it was unfortunately in the private hands. It also admits that the private colonisers sold off the land by fragmenting it into residential plots. The process continued for more than three decades and was said to be in the knowledge of government officials. Mr Rakesh Sharma and Mr Mohinder Lal, making a dig at the government, said the allottees had left no door unknocked in the past 35 years but none of them had got the land. They said the Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, had announced at Alamgir recently of providing land to the Scheduled Castes free of cost but it was strange that the government was yet to fulfill the promise made in 1965. |
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City lad shot in
Mississippi Ludhiana, July 5 Manav had completed his first phase of studies with outstanding grade securing 95 per cent marks. He passed from the New England Institute of Technology, Palm Beach, Florida. His results were declared about a fortnight ago and he had gone to Mississippi to spend his
holidays Manav was looking after the store as his friend had come to India. On the fateful day of July 2, after downing the shutters, he was counting the cash. The shutter was locked. The robbers, believed to be Negroes, barged into the store after breaking open the locks and took away all cash, besides some other goods. In order to eliminate the witness, they reportedly shot Manav. The pall of gloom descended on the Vermani family as the news reached here. Manav was the only son to his parents. They have a daughter who has completed her BDS recently. “It is all over for me”, mourns Mr Vermani, while retaining a portrait of his son in his lap. And for his mother, the tragedy is beyond expression. Shell shocked over the death of her son she is not even able to talk. For Mr Vermani, the appreciation letters and the award certificates of his son are the only memory he can retain. Besides, a laptop which Manav had gifted him a year ago. “He was so fond of us that he would lavish all types of gifts on us no matter how costly and expensive these were”, recalled Mr Vermani, while pointing towards the laptop. Mr Vermani has faced tough times. He had a providential escape when he was fired at by terrorists during militancy. The militants had missed the shot. He moved out to Delhi only to return back to Ludhiana. |
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New turn to Sarabha Nagar demolition
case Ludhiana, July 5 The “sangat darshan” was organised in accordance to the directive of the Chief Minister, Mr Parkash Singh Badal, who has ordered special “sangat darshans” for urban areas. While earlier, these were to be held on the first of every month, later these were rescheduled and are now being held on first Thursday of every month, thus clubbing them with the routine “sangat darshans” organised every Thursday. Since the Deputy Commissioner, Mr S.K. Sandhu, was away to Rabbon Uchhi village in connection with Chief Minister’s visit, it was presided over by Dr Sandhu. The Deputy Speaker in the Punjab assembly and the local legislator, Mr Satpal Gosain, was also present at today’s “sangat darshan”. A few months ago two shops on Ferozepur Road were demolished during night hours under mysterious circumstances. The owner, an NRI settled in Canada, alleged that these were demolished by the tenants who were occupying the shops. The NRI has given the power of attorney to one of his relative here. However, the two shopkeepers blamed the owner arguing that they could not demolish the shops since these were under their control. An inquiry was ordered into the case which was conducted by the ASI, Sarabha Nagar, Mr Mukhjinder Singh. Incidentally the same ASI was on duty on the night of the demolition. The inquiry reportedly absolved the owner (the NRI) of all the charges. However, not satisfied with the inquiry, the two shopkeepers raised the issue in the “sangat darshan”. The shopkeepers alleged that they were not being given justice as the police had acted in a partial manner. Taking serious note of the issue, Dr Sandhu said, the police should restrict its role to investigations only and should not take any decision. He advised the police to present the challan in the court so that it could decide the case on its merits. “Let the court decide”, the commissioner observed, much to the chagrin of the police, which wanted the case to be closed. The police is reportedly trying to influence the shopkeepers to withdraw their complaints. A police official is alleged to have asked one of the shopkeepers to motivate another of his colleagues for arriving at a compromise which the latter is reportedly resisting. |
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CM orders probe into scandal Ludhiana, July 5 The Chief Minister is believed to have issued instructions to this effect in the wake of a memorandum submitted to him by Mr Vijay Danav, a leader of the Bharatiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj. In the memorandum, it has been alleged that night cleaning of roads was not being done though the corporation was being made to pay for the same by the contractors concerned. In support of the allegations the memorandum enclosed several photographs. |
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AT THE CROSSROADS URDU ghazal had been very dear to him. He composed delectable ghazals during his lifetime and earned fame on both the sides of the border. The renowned singers like Mohd Rafi, Mehdi Hasan and Jagjit Singh selected his ghazals for lending them their mellifluous voice. His famous ghazal ‘Shaam ke baad’, attracted the attention of both Mehdi Hasan and Jagjit Singh. This ghazal now stand as a metaphor for all that is best in his poetic compositions. Krishan Adeeb was born on November 21, 1925, at Phillaur and died on July 7, 1999, at Ludhiana. He was the product of the same ethos and tradition as Sahir Ludhianvi had been. The lost love, the lingering memory of the dream girl, the interplay of colour and fragrance, the wistful longings for the ethereal beauty and then the retreat into the loneliness of existence. Whereas Sahir transcended this stage to usher in a better tomorrow, Adeeb lingered on in the luxuriance of loveliness. His refined sensibilities created the magic for the interplay of feelings and emotions. The choice of words as well as the rhyme and rhythm of his verses enamoured the readers and the audience alike. I came into his contact two decades ago. He was then with PAU as a photographer. As a poet he had an aura of the prominent member of an avant garde group that emerged in the sixties with a new concept of Urdu ghazal. He was with Bimal Brishan Ashk, Prem Kumar Nazar and Azad Gulati, among others. He had also been very close to the Punjabi poet Shiv Kumar Batalvi and the Hindi poet Kumar Vikal. That was the time when a sort of renaissance had taken place in this part of the land. For Ludhiana, he is second to Sahir only so far as the exuberance of love and affection, that he has received over the years, is concerned. His bosom friend Ajaib Chitarkar, poet and artist, also shares this honour with him. Urdu he loved with all his heart. This language he found as a symbol of the composite culture, besides being a bridge between India and Pakistan after Partition. He had many friends in Pakistan like Dr Wazir Agha, Azhar Javed, Anwar Sadeed and Hameed Akhtar. He was also in constant touch with Ms Naeema Ziauddin (Germany), Satyapal Anand (USA), Bakhsh Lyallpuri, Saqi Farugui and Jatinder Billoo (all in UK), besides others. He could establish rapport with literary personalities on the basis of a single letter. He was fond of writing long letters in chaste Urdu for journals like ‘Auraq’ (Sargodha) and ‘Takhliq’ (Lahore). In the preface to his collection of poems and ghazals in Devnagri script, entitled ‘Shaam Ke Baad’, he says, “In my view Urdu is not the name of a language but that of a culture. Sadly this language became the victim, after the Partition, of the short-sighted politics of this country”. Now we miss him as the repertoire of the great works in Urdu, the reservoir of the famous couplets by the classical and modern poets as well as the narrator of numerous literary anecdotes and doggerel. He was well aware of the mutability of the times and wanted to leave behind something to perpetuate his memory. During his lifetime, Mr O.P. Munjal and Mr Ashok Bhalla took good care of his financial needs, whereas Dr Kewal Dheer mobilised resources to provide a roof over his head. He was down (literally with leg-fracture) many a time but out never. On the occasion of his second death anniversary, there is a need for the resolve to publish his poetic works in Urdu, Devnagari and Gurmukhi scripts. Adeeb considered Prof Aziz Parihar the inheritor of his literary legacy but after the death of the poet his books, journals and photographs were dumped in his house. This treasure need be retrieved before the damage to it becomes irreparable. The telefilm on the life and works of Krishan Adeeb, produced by P.K. Raina for the Doordarshan Kendra, Jalandhar, should be telecast on the birth and death anniversaries of the poet, the like of him is rare to find. In the end I present some couplets from his ghazals keeping in mind that he was proud of his nazms no less — ‘Har ghari saamne ik chand sa chehra dekhein Band aankhon se koi jaagta sapna dekhein’ xxxx ‘Dard ka bhed zamane se chhupaya jaaye Apne chehre pai tabassum ko sajaya jaaye’ xxxx ‘Chup chup rehna, aankhen bharna, kuchh na kehna logon se Tanha tanha ashk bahana, hum ko achha lagta thha’ xxxx ‘Abb eradom pe bharosa hai na tauba pe yakeen Mujhko le jaaye kahan tishna-labi shaam ke baad’ xxxx ‘Hum bhi parhte thhe roz-o-shab usko Chehra uska kitab jaisa thha’ |
Badal ready for patch-up with
Tohra Khanna, July 5 Talking to reporters at Rabbon Uchhi village near here, after presiding over a special sangat darshan, Mr Badal said he was always in favour of the Akali unity. He said he would always welcome any such move towards a viable and acceptable agreement. He refused to elaborate further. Referring to the issue of Sikh youths detained in different jails of the country, Mr Badal said their number was quite small and they were facing various charges. He said their cases were pending before courts and only courts could order their release. He said that a statue of Maharaja Ranjit Singh would be installed on the premises of Parliament in Delhi and on the banks of the Sutlej river at Ropar where Maharaja Ranjit Singh had signed a treaty with the British. A similar statue would be installed at the Thein Dam. He said, “We are celebrating the second centenary of the coronation of Maharaja Ranjit Singh”. He said that the Prime Minister, Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, had handed over a chair covered with gold at Delhi like the one which the British government had taken to England to be placed in the museum at Amritsar. He said that a memorial would also be built at Kurukshetra by the Central Government. Mr Badal criticised the Congress saying that it had failed to fulfil hopes of those who had made sacrifices for the country. He attributed widespread poverty, illiteracy and unemployment to the Congress. He alleged, the Congress had failed to provide basic amenities to the people. He accused the Congress of adopting a volte face attitude on the issue of separatists living in foreign
counties. He clarified that the SAD(B) had never supported separatists. He announced that the birthday of Baba Maharaj Singh would be celebrated by the government on a grand scale. On this occasion 85 gram panchayats were provided with cheques worth Rs 2.25 crore for development works, which would be completed within three months. To check, the misuse of these funds block-level committee would be formed, he said. Those present on the occasion included Mr Suresh Arora, DIG, Ludhiana range, Mr S.K. Sandhu, DC Ludhiana, Dr R.N. Dhoke, SSP, and Mr Sandhu Singh Ghudani, MLA. A delegation of EET teachers was not allowed to meet Mr
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IYC seeks President’s
intervention Ludhiana, July 5 In a memorandum submitted to the President through the Additional Deputy Commissioner, the IYC alleged that both Central and state governments had failed in their duty to first prevent their entry into the country and subsequently almost letting them off the hook. The memorandum said that Dr Chohan had fostered a movement which had led to the killing of thousands of innocent people in Punjab and other parts of the country. It pointed out Dr Chohan had also issued Khalistani currency during the days of militancy. The IYC alleged that Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was trying to exploit the religious sentiments of people for petty political gains. It was the Congress government led by Mr Beant Singh, who laid down his life also, which had brought peace to the state and now the Akali Government supported by the BJP was putting peace at stake. The memorandum warned of launching a mass agitation to force the government to desist from encouraging separatist elements. It also cautioned against the Badal Government’s reported move to seek the release of youths detained in various jails of the country on various charges. The general secretary of the District Congress Committee, Ludhiana and the vice-president of the All-India Anti-Terrorist Front, Mr Jeewan Dhawan has demanded the arrest of Khalistan protagonist Dr Jagjit Singh Chohan. In a statement here on Thursday, Mr Dhawan warned against adopting a soft stance towards such people who had scripted violence and bloodshed in the state for over a decade. He pointed out that Chohan had also issued currency of Khalistan and announced a reward on Indira Gandhi’s head. |
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Vyasa’s legacy for us, Unpersons & Non-men! VYASA Poornima has been celebrated as Bharat's Teachers Day since the ageless past of an eternal Pilgrim at the gates of Time. India was there before the saints and the sages gave it a local habitation and a name. Vyasa, the Rishi, who brought his vision and expertise in making the revealed Vedas distinct, is also credited with
the writing of the Puranas. How could one organise, synthesise and authentically put together incredibly vast knowledge in one life time? The question is irrelevant for an answering seer--"Bhavishya drashta". July 5 is dedicated to this guru of gurus. Dr Sansar Chandra, a modern guru cast in a classical mould, quotes the famous shloka,"Gururbrahma, gururvishnu" and urges us to celebrate Guru Poornima by saluting our teachers on this indisputable Teachers Day. Remember Rishi Parashar and his son Vyasa. Then move on to the Bhagavat. Vyasa's son, Shukadeva, is remembered for freeing Parikshit, the frightened and accursed king, from fear and human bondage by his emancipating narration of a holy tale. Kaliyuga arrives despite the mass destruction of venomous serpents. One serpent is enough to kill the personification of ordained, sad destiny. The remedial trend continues, thanks to Vyasa and the successors of his successors. Takshaka is primordial evil. It spews vitriol. We cannot hide in an Aranya—a seemingly afforested part of the
earth. Worship Amitabha, the Buddha, or the actor(as his fans are doing). But, says a Shankaracharya, revive the memory of Vyasa. Celebrate Guru Pornima every year and walk into light. Dr Radhakrishnan himself asked us to do so. Let the Aranya deepen its darkness. Vyasa taught us how to overcome the selfishness of society by socialisation of self. This is the age of Nomen and non-men, the Unperson! Teachers Day demands dedication to a timeless stance, self-awareness and the celebration of Navajataka, adds Dr Shankarji Jha. Is it difficult to do so? Nothing worthwhile is easy! |
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Residents sore over dilapidated road Phillaur, July 5 Shopkeepers along the road, which runs parallel to the railway track, as also residents of the town who have to use this road everyday face a great deal of inconvenience and hardship whenever it rains. A major part of the road gets submerged in water as deep as two feet at places. Only the raised portion between the old beer bar and the petrol pump remains unaffected. In the absence of any proper drainage, water remains stagnant in front of the shops and in pits for days together affecting their businesses. Stagnant water and slush also obstruct the smooth flow of traffic. An irate resident said for the past 15 years no attention had been paid to this main road. He said the callous and indifferent attitude of the authorities in this regard was a shameful. A shopkeeper having a shop on the road said after the dismantling of the narrow footpath about six months ago and the raising of shop level by at least two feet, the shopkeepers had constructed cemented floors in front of their shops on their own. But the authorities concerned were least bothered about raising the level of the road or devising an effective rain drainage system. |
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DYC activists call on DIG Ludhiana, July 5 Addressing the protesters, the DYC functionaries, including Bunty, Mr Charanjit Channi and Mr Jasbir Singh Gill, expressed concern over several incidents of violence in the courts. A bomb explosion in the Sessions Court, followed by incidents of armed attack on some persons a few days back and violent group clash in front of the court of a judicial magistrate yesterday went on to prove that the anti-social elements ruled the roost. Besides, creating a sense of insecurity among the visiting public and litigants, the naked display of violence put a question mark on the whole concept of judicial system and justice. A large number of advocates also extended support to the YC demand and called upon the police administration to strengthen the security set up in the District Courts complex. |
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Excise commissionerate in
city Ludhiana, July 5 According to sources, the central excise commissionerate-III will have its head office in Ludhiana and look after Ludhiana, Ropar and Sangrur besides some parts of Ferozepore division. Under the restructuring of ranges, a new range will be formed at
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Bhinder wins
contest Ludhiana, July 5 Ms Archna Swarup, one of the organisers, said the contest was held for young girls. “It is basically organised to promote fashion among the youngsters. Over 29 girls took part in the contest”, Ms Swarup disclosed. Ms Ginnie Bhinder was declared first while Rashmi and Devna got the second and third prizes, respectively. |
Travel agents booked Jagraon July 5 Both of them are alleged to have collected money from him with an assurance to get him a good job with two-year visa for Doha (Qatar). They made him board the plane, but Balwinder Singh was caught by the police and detained in a jail for 10 days. Thereafter he returned to India and in spite of his demand to return the amount, the accused refused to refund the amount. |
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Youth booked on molestation charge Khamano, July 5 Narrating the incident, the girl reported that she and her sister had gone to their cattle farm, adjoining the house of the accused, to collect milk around 4 pm. The accused scaled the wall and entered their farm. He tried to molest her but she and her sister raised a hue and cry and ran towards her home. He followed them on the tractor and caught her from her neck and started abusing her. When her mother and other members of the family came out the youth fled leaving behind the tractor. The Khamano police has registered a case against him under Section 354 of the IPC. |
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Spinners hail
notification Ludhiana, July 5 The acrylic yarn manufacturers in India have been suffering a lot due to duty free import of acrylic yarn from Nepal, as a consequence of Indo-Nepalese Treaty. Nepal has no custom duty on the import of acrylic staple fibre. The Indo-Nepal treaty governs the trade of goods between the two countries. Before December, 1996, the import of man-made yarn and fabrics was allowed duty free from Nepal with the stipulation that origin of fibre to the extend of 50% should be either from India or Nepal. In December, 1996, the treaty was amended and the rule governing the origin of fibre was completely withdrawn. Consequently , Nepalese spinners were able to import duty free acrylic fibre from anywhere in the world when they export their acrylic yarn to India. The cost of acrylic staple fibre to Nepalese spinner was on the lower side by Rs 17 per kg than the acrylic yarn of Indian spinners. Moreover, as per provisions of Indo-Nepal treaty, no custom duty is levied on import of acrylic yarn into India from Nepal. Therefore, the Nepalese spinners were dumping the goods into India at huge margins, which is evident from the fact the import of acrylic yarn into India from Nepal had increased from 160 tonns in 1996 to 14,000 tonns in 2000. |
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