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Power shift to MC will be gradual
Chandigarh, October 24 In the first phase of the change, the administration has implemented, from the current financial year, the recommendations of the second Delhi Finance Commission to give 17 per cent of the tax revenue to the corporation. It works out to be approximately Rs 100 crore. The amount is a considerable hike as compared to the earlier amount of Rs 79.50 crore during the past financial year and Rs 72.29 crore in the year preceding that. It was pointed out by the senior authorities that devolution of majority of powers on the financial aspect had largely been handled and the related issues will soon follow. One of the biggest hurdles in the transfer of power to the MC is resistance from the UT employees in shifting their base to the MC. At the moment, the administration is facing approximately 450 stay orders on petitions of employees who were shifted to the corporation. More than 75 employees of the corporation who have been sent back to the administration following orders of the CAT are without adequate work for the past over three months. There is no denying the fact that the shift of powers to the MC, at any junction, will have to be preceded with a ground work of reassigning department personnel. The corporation is demanding transfer of all streetlights to the MC. Pointing out functional difficulties, a senior official said, “The administration is handling the streetlights which get supply from overhead wires which also provide power to homes. Streetlights with underground connections are handled by the MC. In case overhead supply was transferred to the MC, there will be a functional difficulty. When employees of the MC were correcting a fault of streetlights and the employee of the UT switched on the power for houses, a major accident could occur. When the process of giving underground connection to all streetlights was complete, the entire work of streetlights will naturally be shifted to the MC”. A senior official said managing the affairs of a hospital like the PGIMER and major government hospitals could not be expected by the MC. In Delhi, AIIMS and Jai Prakash Narain Hospital are being looked after by the administration. It is pointed out that the corporation had failed to generate revenue through certain mandatory provisions. The Act clearly provides that the corporation “shall levy taxes on lands and buildings”. The corporation here was charging property tax only from commercial establishments and not from private residential quarters. It was also not charging the mandatory tax on advertisements. Subject to prior approval of the government, the corporation can also charge tax on “professions, trades, calling and employments”. Even this tax is not being charged in the city. A senior official said, “We are not averse to change. We only would like to ensure that during the phase of transition, all possible hitches in future management were sorted out.” Councillors, led by the Mayor, have, meanwhile expressed their dissatisfaction with the new notification. A senior councillor said, “Let the administration keep the PGI and the government hospitals. We only want the complete control of primary health. The corporation should also handle primary education. As far as Property Tax from residential quarters is concerned, it was not being charged in Punjab and so we will also not charge the same”.
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Ugly face of cops who ‘care’
Chandigarh, October 24 Meanwhile, taking serious note of the alleged torture, the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM), Mr Harbhajan Dass, today directed the Director Health Services (DHS) to constitute a board of doctors for the medical examination of victim on October 26. Rakesh, who appeared in the court today, alleged that he was picked up by Bapu Dham police personnel on October 15 at about 9 pm in connection with a “false and fabricated” theft case against him. “Once inside the Bapu Dham police post, I was pressurised to confess to a Rs 45,000 theft. When I refused, I was beaten up mercilessly with wooden rods and leather belts and threatened with dire consequences for making the torture public,” said Rakesh, who had difficulty in standing. He had injury marks on his private parts. “When I, along with my counsel Arvind Thakur, went to the police post on October 20, we were assured by Mr Jarnail Singh, SHO of the Sector 26 police station, and Mr V.P. Malik, Bapu Dham police post in charge, that Rakesh would be released after interrogation,” Ms Asha Devi, his mother, claimed. However, after that I was shifted to a guest house in Darua village and beaten up with wooden rods. I fell unconscious thrice during this time and only regained consciousness when I was dumped outside a house in Khudda Lahora village last night,” he told this reporter. Meanwhile, condemning the alleged torture, Mr Arvind Thakur, general secretary of the local unit of the Lawyers for Human Rights International (LHRI), alleged that the functioning of the local police had come under a cloud in the wake of the incident.
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Black marketeers have a field day
Mohali, October 24 News reports about a “total sell out” of the general block tickets (Rs 100) have made black marketeers came out openly to cater to the cricket enthusiast. They are charging three times the original cost. And some even more, depending on the desperation of the ticket seeker. In a bid to curb this, PCA officials are hoping that the police will sound an alert and ask its personnel to be extra vigilant in and around the stadium. The officials today rounded-up two suspected black marketeers who were allegedly selling the tickets at exorbitant prices after purchasing them from the PCA ticket counter. These persons were later handed over to the police. These black marketeers were selling the general block tickets for Rs 300 in front of the ticket stalls put up at the stadium premises. “Earlier, in March Test, black marketeers sold the tickets on higher prices after hoarding these. This time again the same thing is being repeated and we have no option instead of buying tickets on increased rates. To check this menace, the PCA authorities should make arrangements like selling tickets on the Internet,” opined Deepak and Suraj, who came from Jalandhar to buy tickets for their families. Meanwhile, the officials washed their hands of the issue. Mr G.S. Walia, treasurer says, “This is the duty of the police to deal with such illegal activities. I can only suggest that instead of buying the general block ticket for Rs 300 in black one should purchase the VIP block ticket that costs Rs 500 from the counter to get more comforts and
facilities.”
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Makhan returns amid joy
Mohali, October 24 “I am so happy to be back home. Never go to South Africa. Life has no value there. You can be murdered for a mere 10 rand”, said Makhan Singh to mediapersons in Kumbra village here. The joy of members of his family and friends knew no bounds. Sweets were distributed and Makhan Singh was garlanded. He was back from the jaws of death. He was kidnapped on August 15 and a sum of Rs 15 lakh was demanded for his release by his kidnappers. Makhan Singh, who had gone to South Africa in October last on a three month tourist visa, said he remained in the custody of his kidnappers for more than three weeks during which he was beaten up and hot iron pressed against his body. For about one week he was kept in Durban and later shifted to Johannesburg where the kidnappers allegedly threatened to kill him if the ransom amount was not sent by members of his family from here. He was only given one meal’s a day. Makhan Singh said he was let off on September 10. He said he wanted to go to Canada from South Africa and for this he talked to a Punjabi youth, Jassi, who then asked him to give 1 lakh rand for sending him there. Makhan Singh said he was not aware that Jassi was part of the gang which kidnapped Punjabi youths in South Africa. Makhan Singh, who used to work in a shop dealing in the sale of CDs there, said that a few days after he talked to Jassi another youth, Lucky, contacted him on the telephone saying whether Makhan Singh was interested in gathering DVDs for sale. When he replied in the affirmative he was taken by four persons, Pammi, Jassi, Lucky, and Rocky, in a car to a house Durban where Babli and Pinka were present. Later, they contacted to relative in India informing that Makhan Singh was in their custody and would be released when Rs 15 lakh were paid. They kept pressing for money. He said he was released in Johannesburg and the kidnappers gave him 200 rand to go back to Stanger. the city where he lived. Later, he was called by the police for questioning.
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Row over shifting of dept branches
Chandigarh, October 24 Opposing the directive given to employees in this connection, a deputation of their representatives today met the Chief Secretary, Mr Jai Singh Gill, and the Administrative Secretary of the Local Government Department, Mr B.R. Bajaj. Informed sources said that Mr Gill had asked for the relevant file to determine under what circumstances the shifting of branch-1 and branch-2 had been ordered. A year ago these branches were shifted to the Mini Secretariat from the Directorate Office in Sector 17. Among those who met Mr Gill were Mr Ramesh Chand, president of the Punjab Civil Secretariat Staff Association, Mr Tejvir Singh Walia, senior vice-president of the association, Mr Oma Kant Tewari and Mr Sham Lal, former presidents of the association. An office-bearer of the association said there was no logic in shifting the branches, which worked under the overall control of the Administrative Secretary, to the Directorate Office. The deputation requested the Chief Secretary to go into the reasons why these branches were shifted from the Directorate Office to the Mini Secretariat last year. Leaders of the association said the staff of these branches had the duty to examine the decisions taken at the Directorate level and place these before the authorities concerned such as the Special Secretary, the Administrative Secretary and the Joint Secretary. If the staff worked in the Directorate building, no secrecy with regard to the decisions taken by the Secretariat-level staff could be maintained, he said. While the Special Secretary, who is also the Director of the department, had his office in Sector 17, the Joint Secretary’s office was in the Mini Secretariat and the Administrative Secretary’s office in the Civil Secretariat. “It is not advisable to make the staff of the branches a rolling stone in such circumstances,” the association leader added. The association urged the Chief Secretary to separate the post of Special Secretary from that of Director. Joint charge of both posts was not in the interest of the proper functioning of the department, the association asserted.
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High-tech vegetable market in Chandigarh likely
Chandigarh, October 24 This terminal market will have the world’s best infrastructure to handle foods and vegetables. It will include ripening chambers and cold storage facility to stocks up to 3,000 tonnes, electronic grading and sorting lines, pack house facility, quality evaluation station, underground conveyer-belt based movement and handling systems with pre-cooling facility. Besides it, the market will also have testing, labeling, certification facilities and also on-line spot commodity trading and electronic auction facility. Such a facility will give a big boost to the diversification of agriculture in this region and also add to the income of farmers. Informed sources said that the project was being set up under the guidance of the Punjab Governor and the Chief Administrator of the Union Territory of Chandigarh, Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd). The Punjab State Farmers Commission is also actively involved in the project. The market will have the capacity to handle 700 tonnes of foods and vegetables daily. The scientifically graded and packed produce will be sent to big markets, malls, hotels besides exporting to West Asia and European countries. The Chandigarh airport will be used for export purpose, it is learnt. For the collection of foods and vegetables, centres will be set up at various places in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Mr K.S. Pannu, member-Secretary of the Kisan Commission, said that the commission had already started identifying the sites to set up collection centres in Punjab. These centres, which will also have modern facilities to handle fruits, vegetables etc will be run by professional managers. There will be registration of farmers at the centres, Mr Pannu said. All emphasis will be on growing vegetables and other foods organically because there is a ready market for it. There will also be provision of agri- clinics and agriculture extension facilities at these centres.
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On which project has your company tied up in the city? I am working on the details of tying up for my business deals in different arenas of import and export which is my core area of operation. My company already has its offices in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata so I decided to venture into a new area and was suggested that Chandigarh will be the right destination. I have hired an apartment on rent and will like to spend more time here to study the market carefully. What are the areas of interest in your business deals? My company imports cement, sugar, commercial explosives, paper, precious stones and cotton fabric, besides other items from India. We export marbles, raw leather, apricots, furniture and walnuts. How has been your experience here? I face language problem in communicating with people here, nevertheless I am happy with positive response from a cross-section of local traders who seem interested in the import-export business. — Sanjeev Singh Bariana
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Festive time in Shehar Hamara
Beamed truths
During the navratras the district administration, as always, claimed to have made complete arrangements for the devotees. But their shortsightedness was exposed during the night. Almost every second streetlight on the Old Mansa Devi Road, it seemed, was in no mood to light up. Drivers of vehicles had to use high beam, blinding those coming from the opposite direction. Moreover, vendors sitting on either side of the road were the worst sufferers. Poor lighting was casting a shadow on their wares as well as their livelihood. But one thing they were sure of was that the officials concerned would look the other way.
Fond goodbye
In a letter written to Prof M.S. Johal of the department before his retirement, Mr David A. Fergusen: “We are very proud to have been part of your work and to have helped facilitate the growth of the young research students under the project.” Mr Ferguson, chief of the International Cooperation of the US Fish and Wildlife Service for South Asia, South Africa and the Far East, retired on October 15.He has been associated with various projects, including the Kaledeo project, the Chilka Lake project, the primate conservation project and captive breeding of vultures at Pinjore. Since 1980 he has been visiting India almost every year to monitor the projects. He also visited City Beautiful two times to review the Indo-US project on “Ecology of hillstreams with special reference to fish communities”.
Dog menace
If you go to one of the beautiful parks of Sector 10, Chandigarh in the early hours of the day, you will see more stray dogs enjoying the fresh air and green surroundings than morning walkers. In fact stray dogs can be seen all over the sector at all hours, and if you happen pass by on a two-wheeler in the late hours of the night, there is every possibly that a pack of stray dogs might give you a chase. ‘This is a big menace. These dogs rule the roads, and they enter our houses and sleep under the cars. At night, they go on fighting and barking disturbing our sleep. Stray dogs also excite the pet dogs and create so much noise. And who can stop them from invading the parks? To make matters worse, some residents take their pet dogs to these parks and all these dogs litter these lovely parks,” says a disgruntled walker. —
Contributors: Paramvir Singh, Kuldip Dhiman, Vishal Gulati & Nirupama Dutt
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Waiting for her missing son
Chandigarh, October 24 “It’s going to be black Divali for us in case Bunty doesn’t return till then,” she says in a voice punctuated with emotions. “You see, Bunty is the light of our life. Without him, there can be no festival of lights for us.” Trying to hold back the tears, she says, “Everyone here is shopping and enjoying, getting ready for the big day. But I am sure my little Bunty is without food, water and even shelter. For, he just cannot take care of himself”. Kanta adds that Bunty just slipped out of the house that evening at about 9. At that time he was wearing a cream-coloured T-shirt over shorts. “Initially, we thought he was playing somewhere around and would return. But as clock continued to tick towards night, our apprehensions about his welfare grew. Fearing the worst, we took to the streets. Ever since then, we have been looking for him day and night without success”. Breaking down, housewife Kanta says, “This is not the first time Bunty ran away from the house. Twice earlier he had managed to slip away. But both the times, we were able to track him down within a span of few hours. After that we made it a point not to leave him alone at all. Leaving nothing to chance, we even got the address etched on his right arm”. Standing next to her, Bunty’s younger sister Meenu cries, “I just hope no one is detaining Bunty against his wishes”. Wiping tears rolling down her frail cheeks, she adds, “If something happens to him, no one in the family will be able to survive. I am sure my mother will cry herself to death”. Confirming the receipt of a complaint in this regard, a senior officer of Sector 31 police station says a missing person report has been registered in the matter and efforts are on to trace him. “In all probability, he has lost his way in the Divali crowd. I am sure someone, somewhere, will find him and bring him back to his family. It is just a question of time”.
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PUDA officer quizzed in plot transfer case
Mohali, October 24 The employee, Mr Tilak Raj Vyas, who is secretary to the Vice-Chairman of PUDA, Mr K.B.S. Sidhu, was called to ascertain his “role” in the transfer of a 2,600 square yard plot worth crores to Mr Surjit Singh. “Mr Vyas was posted as PUDA’s Estate Officer in Ludhiana for a brief period of four months in 2004. During this time, he executed a conveyance deed for this land in favour of Mr Surjit Singh. This land had been allotted by PUDA to Mr Surjit Singh for the sole purpose of beautification and landscaping and could not be resold. However, this was not made clear in the conveyance deed. The absence of specific instructions in the deed made it liable for misuse and this is exactly what Mr Surjit Singh decided to do,” said Mr Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon, SSP (Vigilance), Ludhiana, adding that the case came to light when Mr Surjit Singh advertised for the sale of this land. Mr Dhillon said this piece of land was allotted to Mr Surjit Singh 15 years ago for landscaping and beautification, but instead it was walled. The penalty that accrued on Mr Surjit Singh for this ran in crores, but was also waived. During Mr Vyas’ time a conveyance deed was then executed, which did not specify that this land could not be transferred. “Following the conveyance deed, Mr Surjit Singh paid stamp duty on the initial cost of the land that PUDA had sold it for to him and not at the current rate. He also changed the land use to residential and then advertised for its sale,” said Mr Dhillon. Mr Dhillon said Mr Vyas had been asked to join investigations in the case and was called to the Ludhiana vigilance office for questioning today. He also informed that an FIR was registered against Mr Surjit Singh two months ago. He was also arrested.
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Park maintenance bodies asked to collect dues
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Panchkula, October 24 Demanded
Following the impact of the October 8 earthquake on this region, residents are now demanding that Panchkula be categorised under the high risk category (seismic zone V). In a letter to the Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, the Peoples Voice Gods Voice has said that steps should be taken to make the buildings/ struictures here safe, as the city was close to the Himalayas. They have demanded that the Seismic Zoning Map of India be revised so as to improve specifications.
Adoption of girls
The Bal Sadan Association, a home for orphan/ destitute children, here has offered to adopt five girls from Jammu and Kashmir, who have been orphaned in the recent earthquake. Mr K N Gulati, president of the Bal Sadan, said that they would now approach the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister with the request.
UN Day
The United Nations Day was celebrated on Monday in the Mini Secretariat, where the Deputy Commissioner, Mr Brijendra Singh, raised the UN flag. The celebrations were also held in Government College, Sector 1. A paper reading contest was organised on this occasion and 10 students participated. Shiva Sihag, Vishal and Rajiv, won the prizes.
Disbursed
A sum of Rs 4.20 lakh was disbursed under the Indira Awaas Yojana by the president of Zila Parishad, Mr Virender Bhau, at a function in Pinjore on Monday. As many as 28 beneficiaries were presented with a cheque for Rs 15,000, as the first instalment.
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Poll roll revision in Mohali
Mohali, October 24 The door-to-door gathering of information began on October 20 and will continue till November 22. Around 85,000 voters in the township will be covered during this
period. “Since this is not the revision of electoral rolls, but a fresh exercise to publish a new voters’ list. Once this information is gathered our office would prepare the voters’ list, which would be published at the earliest,” said the SDM Mohali, Mr M.L. Sharma. Mr Sharma said the residents of the township should cooperate with those coming to their houses for information. “The person will come to you with a form, which has to be filled. The name, father’s name, age etc would be filled in case of a new voter and in case the Voter I card has already been made the number will be noted,” he
said. The complete process, which will include calling for objections and claims when the list is published, is likely to be completed by April 24, 2006.
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Infantry a symbol of sacrifice
IN the evergreen memory of brave soldiers of the Sikh Regiment, who gave their lives so that Kashmir might live in
freedom. They were the first Indian troops to come to their rescue on October 27, 1947. On this fateful hill,was fought their first engagement”. Reads a board near a forested hill about 50 km from Srinagar and close to Baramula. This board reminds one of Infantry Day, which falls on October 27.
When 1 Sikh was doing internal security duties at Gurgaon, its Commanding Officer Lieut-Col Ranjit Rai was informed on October 26, 1947, that he had to fly his unit to Srinagar.After landing at the Srinagar airfield on October 27. Col Rai set out with a company of his unit towards Baramula to prevent the enemy from advancing towards Srinagar. While Col. Rai was deploying his men at Green Hill, near Baramula, the enemy, which was already there, launched a fierce attack on the company. Col Rai was hit by a burst of automatic fire and fell. Most of his men fought heroically and fell around him. Col Rai, who was awarded Mahavir Chakra
(posthumously), was the first Commanding Officer to sacrifice his life.
The first PVC
You cannot think of the 1947 war without recalling the supreme sacrifice of Maj Somnath Sharma of 4 Kumaon, who won the country’s first highest gallantry award — the Param Vir Chakra (posthumously) — on November 3, 1947. Though the Indian troops began to land at the Srinagar airfield on October 27, 1947, threat to the airfield, which was the only link with their bases, continued to mount in the first 10 days. This was because the tribals were in a much larger number than our troops. To save the airfield the last defensible position at Badgam along the ridge was hurriedly occupied by a rifle company under the command of Maj Sharma. The tribals attacked this position from all sides at about 2.30 pm. Maj Sharma’s wireless message was: “The enemy is only 50 yards from us. We are hopelessly outnumbered. I shall not withdraw even one inch but will fight to the last man, last round”. Maj Sharma fell fighting along with his men. The company suffered heavy casualties. But the enemy’s advance was stopped. Meanwhile the reinforcements rushed in and the tribals were forced to withdraw. Maj Sharma’s pre-eminent act of valour in the face of the enemy stands out in the annals of military history.
MNS ranks
For some strange reasons, a decision was taken a few years ago that the Military Nursing Service (MNS) officers should change their uniform from white to olive green. Soon after that it was realised by the military authorities that their decision was unsound. But when they tried to go back on this decision, they faced stiff resistance from the MNS so much so that some nursing officers went to the court against them. Eventually, after a great difficulty, the nurses were put in beige colour uniform. How come the authorities did not realise at the time of putting the MNS officers in olive green uniform that it would leave no distinction between them and the Army Medical Corps (AMC) lady officers? Surprisingly now a committee at the Army Headquarters has recommended that the MNS officers should not wear the same ranks as the Army officers. It is said that the MNS officers have been demanding parity with the Army officers. The military authorities feel that if their ranks are taken away, they will not raise this demand. The authorities should be firm enough to reject their demand because the MNS terms and conditions of service are quite different from those of the Army officers, rather than taking away their ranks . For, these ranks they have been wearing ever since the MNS came into being. — Pritam Bhullar
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General Paramjit new chief of Army Dental Services
Chandigarh, October 24 Prior to this, he was serving as the Additional Director-General, Dental Services. He takes over from Lieut-Gen R.K. Dhir, who has retired. Commissioned on 26 July, 1971, in the Army Dental Service, General Paramjit belongs to Chandigarh. A specialist in prosthodontics, he is keenly associated with the development of indigenous dental implants. He has commanded various field dental units during his career. Besides authoring a book on military dentistry, he has also presented several papers in various national and international conferences. The Government of India has appointed him a Special Adviser on Postgraduate studies to the Dental Council of India and also to the Diplomat National Board. He is also on the panel for UPSC Selection. The youngest General to take over the reins of the Army Dental Corps, he, the recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, has been decorated with the Vishisht Seva Medal twice. He is closely associated with the rapid expansion and modernisation of the Army Dental Corps.
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UT staff to get salary on Oct 28
Chandigarh, October 24 While informing this here today, Mr S.K. Sandhu, Finance Secretary, said as a goodwill gesture the administration had also decided to release the latest increase in DA as announced by the Central Government to the employees of the Chandigarh Administration along with their salaries of the month. TNS
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2 held for possessing crackers illegally
Chandigarh, October 24 Taking a serious note of the violations, the Chandigarh Police today took two Sector 19 residents in custody for possessing crackers illegally. Two separate cases under various Sections of the Explosives Act have been registered against them. Giving details of the violation by the duo, Ashok Nagpal and Sanjeev Gupta, the police sources in the Sector 19 police station said they had procured the licence for selling the crackers for just three days from a certain date, but were selling much before the specified date. As the Divali is just a week away, the sources said the intention behind the action was to send a signal to those indulging in illegal sale of crackers. “Basically, we want to tell the cracker sellers that they cannot play with the safety of the people by ignoring the norms. Such operations will not be tolerated,” they said. The sources added that though strict guidelines were laid down for the sale and possession of crackers, these were seldom followed by the vendors selling in the residential areas. Quoting the rules, the sources said the vendors cannot sell the crackers on folding beds spread on the pavements and a minimum distance has to be maintained between two stalls. The vendor has to make sure that there are proper exit and entry points to place where he is selling crackers. They can not sell crackers at the congested localities and in lanes of thickly populated residential areas where it is difficult for the fire brigade to enter. Adding to this, they added that the vendor has to keep buckets full of water and sand to face emergency in case of fire. But a visit to different sectors in the city this evening revealed that the shopkeepers were busy setting up the stalls, without even storing water and sand. Justifying their actions, the shopkeepers insist that the terms and conditions for procuring a licence to sell crackers were so stringent that it was practically impossible for them to follow them in letter and in spirit.
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Truck, 2 scooters stolen
Chandigarh, October 24 Mr Bajinder Singh of Bahu Akbarpur in Rohtak district lodged a complaint with the police alleging that his truck (HR-36-H-3195) was stolen from Phase I, Industrial Area, on the Saturday night. In another incident, Ms Anshu Sharma of Sector 41 complained to the police that her Bajaj Chetak scooter (CH-01-U-5279) was stolen from a market place of Sector 8 on Sunday. Mr Anand Mani of Sector 12 in Panchkula filed a complaint alleging that his Scooty (GH-13-3576) was stolen from Sector 41 on Sunday. Three cases of theft have been registered at various police stations..
Battery stolen
Mr Ashwani Thapar of Sector 22-A lodged a complaint with the police alleging that two scooterists stole a battery of his Kinetic Honda scooter (CH-03-E-4436), which was parked at his residence, on Sunday evening. A case has been registered.
Held for drunken driving
The local police has arrested Harnam Singh of Rurkee village in Ambala district for drunken driving. He was arrested at Phase I, Industrial Area, while allegedly driving a truck under the influence of liquor. A case under Section 279 of the IPC and Section 185 of the Motor Vehicle Act was registered against him. He was later released on bail.
Gambling
The local police has arrested Dhani Ram of Dadumajra Colony for gambling near rehri market in the same locality on Sunday. The police recovered Rs 250 from him. A case under the Gambling Act has been registered.
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Phase VII house burgled
Mohali, October 24 As the owner of the house was out of station, it is not clear what all had been stolen. It is learnt that the owner had gone to Delhi to attend a wedding. He had informed his neighbours that he was going. When one of the neighbours saw some light in the house in the evening, she gathered other neighbours in the area. It was then found that thieves had ransacked the
house.
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Mystery shrouds baba’s death
Panchkula, October 24 According to the police, the 65-year-old godman had eaten lunch at Shiv Shakti Peeth, his temple, and gone off to sleep. One of his disciples informed the police that after retiring he vomited twice, but again went off to sleep. Late in the evening, when the Nepali Baba did not get up, he went and saw that the godman was dead. The police was called and took away the body to General Hospital, Sector 6 for a post-mortem examination. The preliminary investigation has ruled out any foul play. The godman was suffering from a number of diseases. His viscera has been sent for a chemical examination to the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhuban.
— TNS
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The city has been a great celebratory mood all of October with Dussehra, Durga Pooja with the Navratras preceding and the fasting of Ramzan. And now all are ready to greet Diwali on the first day of the month and then the happy Id-ul-Fitar. What happy days indeed but as the people busy themselves in jubilations, there are some whose thoughts are with the earthquake victims. Many voluntary organizations have asked for people to contribute just a small part of their festival budget for the hapless ones. Certainly, this will not hurt for it should not be the case of shop till you drop.
