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Budha Nullah: panel for health survey of people
Ludhiana, November 1 A meeting in this context was held yesterday in the office of Dr Daljit Singh, Principal, DMCH, which was attended by Mr D.S. Gill, chairperson, International Human Rights Organisation (IHRO) and two other representatives, Dr G.P.I. Singh, Prof & Head, Department of Community Medicine, DMCH, and Dr Raju Singh Chhina, Prof of Gastroenterology, DMCH. The Tribune had highlighted this problem leading to the formation of a committee by the Punjab Human Rights Commission and the Chief Minister, Capt Amarender Singh. Mr Gill made a brief presentation highlighting that although the serious matter of pollution of Budda Nullah and related consequences on human health had been well known for a long time, no tangible remedial measures appear to had been undertaken by various departments concerned. Those present discussed the matter and were of the opinion that there was an urgent need to be ready with more scientific data which is verifiable and compiled by an independent agency (not a part of government or departments concerned). He said there appeared to be a lacuna that the petition depended on inputs from the offending departments themselves, hence, the need for an independent and authentic appraisal of the situation. Such data would be useful to help the commission arrive at realistic conclusions and frame its directions from practical point of view. In addition to this, a cross-sectional survey by Public Health experts among the various pockets of population along the Budda Nullah in order to ascertain the health effects of the pollution of Budda Nullah was agreed upon. Those present also felt that an ecological survey by soil and water scientists must be done to ascertain the extent and types of pollution, including its cumulative effects on the water table, flora and fauna as well as food chain. Identification and preparation of a list of sources of pollution through the entire course of Budda Nullah up to its entry in the Sutlej river was also mooted. The members felt that preparation of an intervention plan by water scientists, public health engineers and soil scientists from a practicable and realistic point of view, including time-frames for action, should also be done. The petition had sought action of the violation of health, human and environmental rights of the people of Ludhiana due to criminal negligence and corruption among officials of concerned govt departments listed as respondents.
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Bhog of Orissa DIG performed
Hoshiarpur, November 1 Cheques of Rs 10 lakh each by the Orissa and Punjab Governments and Rs 2 lakh from the IPS Officers Association have been presented to the family of the deceased. Mr Varinder Singh Bajwa announced to give Rs 2 lakh for the construction of a community hall in the memory of Jaswinder Singh at Bodal village from his MPLAD fund and Mr Amarjit Singh Samra announced to give Rs 1 lakh for the construction of a memorial at the village. Mr Naranjan Singh, member of Punjab Subordinate Services Board, also gave Rs 51,000 to the bereaved family.
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Move on retirement age dropped
Chandigarh, November 1 Sources said the move faced strong opposition from ruling party politicians. They had the apprehension that increasing the retirement age could send the wrong political message among youth seeking government jobs.
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Pension adalat
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 1 Addressing the seminar, Mr Nath said pension cases received complete in all respects would be disposed of within 10 to 15 days. He said a special grievance cell had also been opened in his office. Moreover, an official website (www.agpunjab.gov.in) has been launched. He asked the DDOs to make entries in the service books of their subordinates in time. He also appealed to the DDOs to send the pension cases complete in all respects but not send cases of those employees who were facing criminal cases or their cases were pending in courts. On the occasion 28 cases were heard on the spot. Ms Hargunjeet Kaur, GA to DC, Mr A.S. Khokhar, Deputy AG, Punjab, Mr Mange Ram, Senior Accountant, Mr Pritpal Singh Virk, SP (H), and Mr Balwant Singh Sodhi, president, Pensioners Welfare Association were also present.
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high court
Chandigarh, November 1 The PIL has been filed by World Human Rights Protection Council (WHRPC) through its president, advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal, who had sometime back received a letter sent by prisoner Mukhtiar Ahmed. In his letter, Mukhtiar has stated that he had come to India on a valid visa but was arrested on his way back. He was charged with offences relating to illegal entry and stay in the country. He was convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment which ended in February this year. Making a plea to set the prisoner free and send him back to Pakistan, Mr Lakhanpal stated that his continuation in jail was illegal. House tax
The massive increase in the House Tax ordered by the Cantonment Board, Jalandhar Cantonment, was today challenged in the High Court by way of a PIL filed by Mr Manish Kumar, resident of Jalandhar Cantonment. The petitioner has alleged that the action of the authorities was bad in law besides being arbitrary. He has pointed out that no civilian had so far been nominated to represent the population and the Board comprised only Army officers. It has further been pointed out that in some cases the increase was over 18 times more as compared to the tax paid previously. He has prayed that the assessment orders issued by the Board to house owners be quashed as the same were illegal in the absence of due representation to the civil population on the board. Hearing will resume on January 15, 2007.
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Farm technocrats plan protest
Chandigarh, November 1 This was decided at a state-level meeting of the Agriculture Technocrats Action Committee (AGTAC), Punjab, held here today under the chairmanship of Dr Gurdev Singh Gill, Joint Director, Agriculture, and chairman of the AGTAC. A deputation of agriculture technocrats under the leadership of Dr RPS Aulakh also met Mr Surinder Singla, Finance Minister, Punjab, regarding speeding up of the process of restoration of professional pay parity.
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Tenure of medical council chief extended
Chandigarh, November 1 During his tenure as president for the past three years, the council adopted the Indian Medical Council Code of Ethics (Professional, Conduct, Etiquette & Ethics) Regulation, 2002 and 2004. Dr Manmohan Singh is a cardiologist and former Head of the Department Cardiology, Government Rajindra College and Hospital, Patiala. He is also the chairman of the Medical and Anti-Doping Commission of the Indian Olympic Association. Recently, he was appointed a member of the Commonwealth Games (2010), Delhi, and a member of the Olympic Council of Asia.
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Two buried alive in Dasuya
Hoshiarpur, November 1 According to police sources, the injured labourers, Raj Kumar, Nand Lal, Jasbir Singh, Darshan Singh and Sawandhara, were rescued by Army men and were admitted to the Civil Hospital, Dasuya, from where all were referred to the PGI, Chandigarh.
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Cutting hair of Sikh: barber held
Nakodar, November 1 Nakodar DSP Daljinder Singh Dhillon, while confirming the arrest of Sukhwinderpal, equally held responsible the panchayat of Bir village which had passed a written order of social boycott of Ajit Singh for six months on October 24. Not satisfied with the panchayat’s decision, the angry mob cut Ajit’s hair and beard in the presence of the panchayat. Legal action would also be taken against the village panchayat which acted at its own instead of informing the police, said the DSP. The DSP also said that Ajit Singh would soon be nabbed.
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Travel agent held for duping youth
Barnala,
November 1 A case under Sections 306,420,67,68,71 of the IPC has been registered against Harpreet Singh, Jiwan Kaur and Labh Singh. A local court has sent him to two days' police
remand. While Harpreet Singh has been arrested his two accomplices have absconded. Ravinder Singh (23), narrating his tale of woe, said he was working as a mechanic at Dhanaula. He came in contact with Jiwan Kaur and her husband Labh Singh, a resident of Shahbad Markanda in Haryana. The husband- wife duo allured him of a better future in Malaysia for Rs 2 lakh. Ravinder Singh landed in Malaysia on January 13, 2005. Here his endless saga of woes started. His passport was taken away by Harpeet Singh, a brother of Jiwan Kaur . He had to remain without food for days
together. The Indian High Commission in Malaysia came to the rescue of Ravinder Singh and deported him to India on October 22 without passport. Harpreet Singh also came to India two days later. The family of Ravinder
Singh approached the local police to register a case against the three accused responsible for Ravinder's suffering. Mr HS Pannu , SP, Barnala, said a number of passports had been seized from Harpreet Singh.
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Medical teachers hail raise in retirement age
Amritsar, November 1 Dr Baljeet Singh Dhillon, Chairman, PSMDTA, talking to The Tribune here today said that this was one positive and bold step taken in right direction as a large number of medical and dental teachers were leaving their jobs for good pay packets in the private sector. He said many doctors were going to retire in 2006-07 leaving a major void in the medical faculty of the three state-run medical colleges. He said that there was an apprehension that the Medical Council of India (MCI) may de-recognise all medical colleges in the state due to a shortage of staff. The association felt that direct recruitments to the posts of medical and dental teachers should be withdrawn from the purview of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) to solve the problem of shortage of medical and dental teachers.
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