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Strict law to curb malba dumping on
the anvil Chandigarh, March 19 The Administration is contemplating to enforce Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr PC) to ensure that residents do not throw malba in open spaces. With construction activity being carried out in the city on a large scale, it has become a tendency among residents to dump the waste in any open space. At times, the Administration and the MC have to remove the malba at their own cost. At present, a fine is imposed, which is hardly a deterrent. The city had earmarked spaces for malba dumping in largely low-lying areas, which need to be levelled. By dumping malba, a dual purpose is served. First it gets rid of the waste and also acts as land-fill. Section 144 of the Cr PC gives powers to the District Magistrate (DM) or the Deputy Commissioner to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance. The DM can ask any person to abstain from carrying out any act if he deems it to be a danger to public health or safety, or a disturbance of the public tranquillity. It may be mentioned that Section 144 does not have any scope of punishment. Sources said without any punishment under the IPC, the imposition of Section 144 of the CrPC will lose its relevance. The sources added that in the case of the dumping of malba, the aspect of the health and nuisance would be taken up. Residents can call up the Municipal Corporation and get a fine imposed on the offending lorry or truck. If Section 144 was imposed, the trucker could be detained and booked. |
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Pre-allotment premium on HUDA plots! Panchkula, March 19 With plots in certain categories outnumbering the applicants in HUDA’s draw of lots to be held on March 22 here, speculators are having a field day. In fact, the property dealers, after getting the addresses of the prospective allottees from the HUDA office, are already luring them with hefty premiums. HUDA had floated over 2,500 plots in September and October last year in several sectors, including 12, 12-A, 17, 21, 23, 27, and 28 and the Mansa Devi Complex. While HUDA received over 65,000 applications for the
scheme, the response to certain categories in some sectors was poor. For
instance, for the 110 plots of 14 marla in Sector 27, only 60 persons applied, making sure that every applicant received a plot. Similarly, for 23 one-kanal plots, only three persons reportedly applied in Sector 28. It was the problem of plenty that the property dealers were keen exploit. Premium ranging from Rs 2 to Rs 3 lakh was being offered by the dealers. An applicant, Mr Satish, virtually assured of a plot in Sector 27, said he had been offered Rs 2 lakh for his plot by a local property dealer. A property dealer, on condition of anonymity, said pre-allotment transactions were a normal business practice. HUDA sources said there was nothing the authority could do to curb the practice. |
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Strengthening her hold in Bollywood Chandigarh, March 19 “I could not say anything when I had a shot with him. I thanked my stars that the scene required me to look absolutely confused, which I already was. I was very nervous also, to tell you the truth. I am even more nervous on my arrival here. My shoot with Amitabhji and Bobby Deol begins tomorrow. It is a dance sequence.” Still a lesser star on the Bollywood sky, Sandali plays an Army doctor in “Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon”, the latest film of Anil Sharma, being shot at the Chandimandir cantonment. She plays the female lead opposite Bobby Deol. Lucky to have managed a role in the Anil Sharma film, Sandali is naturally happy. But nervousness seems to be weighing heavier on her mind, as she says: “It is big film for two reasons. One, because of the director Anil Sharma, who has behind him historic hits like Gadar. And two, because of Amitabh Bachchan, whose very presence is enough to add value to the film. I am trying hard to match the expectations of the director and my co stars. In fact, I consciously tell myself to enjoy the shoot because no one else, but I have had the opportunity to feature in it. It is great fun to shoot although it is not so much fun to hunt for work.” After putting her best foot forward in the earlier two productions, one of which (Tum Bin) was a big hit, Sandali is now working hard to prove herself in the first big banner film that she has got. Encouraged by the trend in Bollywood, which has moved beyond routine productions, she says: “This is the best time to be in the industry. Everyone seems to be experimenting with ideas and bearing risks with scripts. The wave is not in favour of a particular theme or a particular segment. It is catering to diverse sections of society and is banking on original scripts. I think I have a great chance to grow, given the volatility of the industry.” In the near future, Sandali is looking forward to gaining maturity in her act, just like Kajol. “Also I would like to work with older actors like Shah Rukh and Salman, who know their job too well. Working with them would be a great learning experience,” says the actress, who is prepared to take up an alternative profession in case Bollywood does not suit her or vice versa. |
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Amitabh captures ‘enemy’ in action-packed sequence The shooting of Anil Sharma’s film, “Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon” continued for the third day today at the Army cantonment area in Chandi Mandir. The shoot, which will go on till March 28 here, today featured an elaborate action-packed shot featuring the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 in which Indian Army personnel clash with their Pakistani counterparts, finally capturing them. The cynosure of all eyes, as expected, was Amitabh Bachchan, who was in Chandi Mandir for well over seven hours today. His act consisted of a fight sequence with Ashutosh Rana, a Pakistani general, who puts up brave resistance. For a change, today’s sequence was over in three retakes, which took just about 10 minutes. In another sequence massive blast occurs in a Pakistani jeep, goes up in flames. This is followed by Indian troops running towards the jeep to confirm the loss to life and property. Soon after, the India troops open fire on Pakistani soldiers, including Ashutosh Rana, who escapes by hiding behind a tree. He is, however, injured in the sequence. At this point, Amitabh Bachchan enters the scene, taking hold of Ashutosh and beating him up severely. The scene is shot for about an hour. Like yesterday, Amitabh Bachchan was seen only for a few minutes during the shoot. His Mercedes van, escorted by security guards armed with AK-47s, picked him up from the shot to avoid any untoward incident on the sets. Yesterday the director had a tough time controlling the crowds. Today the security on the location was very tight as expected.
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Two Burail jail warders suspended Chandigarh, March 19 The suspended warders, Hira Nand Mishra and Ashok, whose disclosures had led to the recovery of a mobile phone and Rs 40,000 from
Hawara, alleged assassin of Beant Singh, in 2002 said the jail authorities had taken action against them as they had become witnesses against other officials. They alleged that Deputy Superintendent of Jail Shamsher Singh Dahia had stopped them from giving statements against the arrested employees. Mr Dahia was not available for comment and to confirm if these employees had been placed under suspension. Mishra and Ashok, talking to the media outside the District Court here, said they had more evidence against the jailed employees’ link with Jagtar Singh Hawara and others. Repeated attempts to contact the IG (Prison) at his residence failed. |
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Roadways staff lay siege to
workshop
Chandigarh, March 19 A steno, Tek Chand Sharma, was hospitalised in the Sector 32 hospital with injuries on his head, eyes, nose and ears after he was beaten up by a clerk, Kailash Chand, in the office over a dispute on payment of money. The police has averted Kailash Chand. Savita Sharma, wife of Tek Chand, told the Chandigarh Tribune her husband had not yet gained consciousness after the incident. The president of the Employees Union of the Haryana Roadways Workshop, Mr Sumer Singh Rana, said the Traffic Manager, Mr K.R. Dudi, refused to provide an official vehicle to take the injured to hospital. When the employees tried to take a bus to carry the injured employee, it was also not allowed. The employees again asked Mr Dudi for his vehicle to help the injured employee on the plea the vehicle was of the department and not of any individual. Mr Dudi did not relent. He asked his driver to drive away. The employees then closed the gate of the workshop and did not allow them out. The dharna was lifted when Deputy Transport Controller S.C. Goel, Works Manager Ravinder Pathak and Accounts Officer R.D. Rathi persuaded the employees to withdraw their dharna and assured action against Mr Dudi, his driver and Kailash Chand. The employees union president said Mr Dudi and Om Prakash had allegedly tried to crush employees under the vehicle. The senior officers, however, explained to the employees that action against Mr Dudi and his driver could only be taken with the consent of the General Manager of the depot, who was away. Mr Dudi was not available for comment. |
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Body of 5-yr-old found in tank Mohali, March 19 According to Naagmani, Naresh's mother, Naresh had been playing near the site till 5 pm yesterday after which he went missing. |
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