Hoshiarpur
HAZARDS OF TOBACCO: Dr Y.C. Markan, Civil Surgeon, Hoshiarpur said on Friday that 50 lakh persons died every year due to the use of tobacco in the world and if smoking was not checked about 10 million deaths would occur each year by 2025.
Ludhiana
Ahluwalia Sabha: The Ahluwalia Sabha organised a function at Ahluwalia Bhavan here on Sunday to celebrate the 286th birthday of Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia. Rich tributes were paid to the erstwhile nawab for his contribution in establishing the Sikh Raj and strengthening ‘misils’ of Sikh sardars during the 18th century. A souvenir was released on his life and achievements at this occasion.
The function also marked the installation of new president of the body, Mr Yadwinder Singh, while the outgoing president, Mr Shivdev Singh, was felicitated for his services to the Ahluwalia Sabha for more than 25 years. Col P.S. Walia, Dr Balwinder Singh Walia, Capt K.J.S. Walia, Mr Barjinder Singh and Mr Dhanwinder Singh Walia, among others, attended the function.
MEDICAL camp:
The Dhanwantri Institute of Medical Science will organise the 16th asthma and allergy camp on June 7, followed by a similar camp on July 19 at Arya College for Boys in Civil Lines here. Another camp, exclusively for asthma patients, will be held from November 23 to November 27 at Dhanwantri Garden in Tagore Nagar locality, according to Kaviraj Beni Parsad Shastri.
Moga
THEFT: A maid servant working in the house of a local
resident decamped with currency notes totalling Rs 70,000. According to
a report lodged with the police, Mr Sunil Garg, president of the Moga
Bar Association, had employed Rani for household chores a few days back.
The police picked up Rani for interrogation during which she confessed
her involvement in the crime.
FERTILIZER THEFT: Unidentified persons on Friday reportedly stole 150 bags of fertilizers from the premises of the cooperative society of Darapore village under Ghal Khurd police station in this district. No arrests have been made so far in this connection.
LIQUOR SEIZED: The police has arrested three persons under the Excise Act and recovered 600ml of illicit liquor from their possession. Three others were arrested under the Gambling Act.
Patiala
BOYCOTT BY CONTRACTORS: The Punjab Contractors Association has decided to boycott all government tenders to protest against non-increase of rates.
INVITED: Dr Harbans Pathak, Professor and Head, Public Administration Department, Punjabi University, Patiala, has been invited to attend a national convention on “Public Governance Dividents — The Road Ahead” being organised by the All-India Management Association, Indian Institute of Public Administration and George Mason University, USA, in New Delhi on June 11 and 12. This was stated in a press note issued here on Saturday by Punjabi University official.
RECEIVED: Gurmat Sangeet Chair, Punjabi University, Patiala, has received the second instalment of Rs 6 lakh from Sri Guru Gyan Parkash Foundation, New Delhi, Disclosing this Dr Gurnam Singh, Professor and Head of the Chair, said this Chair was established with the active support of Bibi Jasbir Kaur Khalsa and the main objectives of the Chair was to apprise the youth with the rich cultural heritage and Sikh music contained in Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
INTERVIEW: The local station of the All India Radio (F.M. band) will broadcast a special interview with popular Punjabi singer Harjeet Harman on June 1 at 8 pm in ‘Guldasta’ programme. Mr Karamvir Singh Karon, producer of the programme, said senior Announcer of the A.I.R., Patiala, Mr Paramjit Singh Parwana, would conduct the interview with comedian Bhagwant Mann, which would be broadcast on June 8 in the same programme.
FUNCTION: The local Academy of Vocational Studies (Nursery Teacher Training Institute) organised an annual-cum-prize distribution function at the Central Library here on Sunday. The Mayor, MC Vishnu Sharma, was the chief guest.
Pathankot
4 WATER SAMPLES FAIL: Four water samples taken from the Pathankot Municipal council limits failed. Contaminated water was being supplied in Rampur and Bhadroya localities. Out of the four ‘‘failed’’ samples , three belonged to water supplied through taps while the fourth one was that of tubewell water.
REVIEWED: Commissioner Jalandhar Division, Swaran Singh reviewed development projects in all six districts under the Jalandhar Division at a meeting here on Friday. The meeting was attended by Gurdaspur Deputy Commissioner Harjit Singh, Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Raminder Singh, Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner Kiranbir Singh, Mr A.K. Gupta (Jalandhar), R.K. Verma (Kapurthala) and Mr Harjit Inder Singh Grewal (Nawanshahr).
CASE
REGISTERED: A case was registered against a Head Constable following charges of theft, trespass and mischief under Sections 379, 452, 427, IPC levelled by a woman. The complainant, Ms Sunita Devi, alleged in the FIR that the Head Constable, Mr Surinder Kumar, alias Chhinda, was trying to usurp her house on false claims. The case was registered after she lodged a complaint with the Chief Minister.
LOK ADALAT: Three Lok Adalats were organised on Saturday at Pathankot civil court complex. These adalats were presided over by the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Mr R.K. Garg, and Judicial Magistrates, Mr Ranjit Singh and Mrs Kiran Bala. As many as 23 cases were taken up out of which 17 were decided through mutual consent. Claims of over Rs 7.40 lakh were awarded to various claimants. Assistant District Attorney Tejinder Singh Bal revealed that persons with annual income of less than Rs 30,000, handicapped persons and others were entitled to free legal aid under the Legal Services Authority Act.
Websites: The districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Nawanshahr will have websites providing information about development works and health
services. This was stated by Dr Swaran Singh, Commissioner, Jalandhar division, at a meeting of district collectors and other senior civil officers held at Uchcha Thara, Shahpur Kandi, on Friday.
Phagwara
IMA APPOINTMENTS: Dr O.P.S. Kande, President, Indian Medical Association, Punjab, on Friday appointed Dr Raman K Aggarwal of Phagwara as chairman of the Action Committee -cum-Legal Cell of the state IMA. Dr Kande has appointed Dr R.C. Garg of Barnala and Dr Jagbir Singh of Patiala, secretary and cashier, respectively, of the state IMA.
ANTI-DIARRHOEA STEPS: Mr Pritam Singh, SDM, here on Friday directed officers to challan rehriwallahs selling over-ripe fruits and vegetables to check diseases like diarrhoea, cholera, etc.
DHARNA: The Cloth Vendors ( Kapra Pheri) Union here on Friday held a dharna outside Nagar Council office to protest against being made to pay Rs 120 monthly as ‘‘rahdari’’ by private octroi contractors.
SENA’S WARNING: The Shiv Sena ( Bal Thackeray) has strongly resented the printing of pictures of Hindu deities on pouches of tobacco and packets of cigarettes by certain companies. A deputation of the Sena led by Mr Pawan Prabhakar, state vice-president, and Mr Inderjit Karwal, district vice-president, met local authorities in this regard. They warned that their organisation would take strict action in case the practice was not stopped as it hurt the sentiments of the Hindus.
Sangrur
STUDENTS EXCEL: Harnoor Grewal of General Gurnam Singh Public School stood first in the school securing 92.8 per cent marks, while Khyati Singla and Kiran Jot Kaur obtained second and third positions securing 92.6 and 91.8 per cent marks, respectively.
NEW DPRO: Mr Gopal Singh Dardi on Friday assumed charge as District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) here in place of Mr Surjit Singh Dukhi who has been transferred to Ropar as such.
