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LIC asked to pay for snake bite death
Jalandhar, June 7 The complainant, Ashok Kumar of Mohala Gujjran, Nurmahal, in Jalandhar would get Rs 1 lakh with 12 per cent interest for the death of his insured son Satish Kumar. A.K. Sharma, the president of the forum, member Sushma Handoo further asked the LIC to pay the complainant Rs 5,000 as damages for mental agony and physical harassment besides Rs 1000 as litigation costs. In his complaint filed under Section 12 of Consumer Protection Act, Ashok Kumar said his son Satish Kumar had got his life insured under a policy for Rs 1 lakh with accidental benefit a adjunct to life insurance cover an additional sum equal to the sum assured under the policy for 25 years. The policy was taken from branch office of LIC here. According to the policy, the complainant was a nominee to receive money payable under the policy in the event of death of life assured before the date of maturity. Snake had bitten Askok Kumar’s son on August 7, 2003 after which he was rushed to one Dharam Singh, a resident of village Dale in Nurmahal as he is well know in the area for providing treatment to persons suffering from snake bite but his son could not get relief despite his treatment. At this, he was taken to Civil Hospital Jalandhar but there he succumbed to snake bite. Subsequently, Ashok Kumar lodged death claim with LIC based on policy for basic sum assured and also additional sum equal to the sum assured on account of accidental benefit payable under the terms and conditions contained in the policy. On the contrary, LIC admitted his claim only for basic sum assured and bonus for a sum of Rs 1,11, 689 but failed to pay accidental benefit claim. Following which, he filed complaint before the forum. The forum heard the arguments of complaint Ashok Kumar’s advocate KC Malhotra and Life Insurance Corporation counsel Saraswati before their decision.
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Residents flay NC over poor water supply
Phagwara, June 7 Agitated over the shortage of drinking water, residents displayed empty utensils and alleged that though they were not getting proper water supply for about a week, the officials did nothing. They threatened that if water supply was not restored within a week, they would gherao the NC office. "What to talk about bathing, we are not even getting sufficient water for drinking. If we get the water, it's muddy," alleged some residents. "All our protests have been falling on deaf ears as nobody has come out to our rescue so far," Gurmej Kaur, a resident, said. She added that though the problem had been there for over a month, it had turned unbearable for the past about a week. When contacted, B.R. Baljot, councillor of the locality, assured the residents of an early solution to the problem and said that the tubewell which had some technical fault, would be rectified soon.
— TNS
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Agri dept-NGO tie up
Jalandhar, June 7 Speaking on the occasion, Suttantar Kumar Aery, the chief agriculture officer, Jalandhar said, “At present, Basmati rice is sown in certain parts of Hoshiarpur, Gurdaspur and Amritsar districts only. For the first time Basmati preferred for its aroma, is to be planted in certain parts of Jalandhar district”. “The Agriculture Department and PREA have entered an agreement to promote the rice crop. Farmers would be provided with quality seeds, seed treatment process and technical know-how, jointly by the PREA and the Agriculture Department. PREA will be giving seed 386 variety to farmers at half the cost at Rs 17.50 per kg. The balance amount would be borne by the PREA. Arrangements for 50 quintals of basmati has already been made for its disbursal among farmers of the district,” said Aery. “We will run ‘Kisan Khet Schools’ in villages selected for basmati cultivation. Farm technocrats would impart training to farmers about use of friendly insects for ensuring an increase in production and for the purpose of shunning of over-reliance on insecticides and pesticides. The basmati seed to be distributed among farmers would be treated with medicines arranged by the department,” said Aery. He further said villages in Bhogpur, Adampur, Jalandhar (West and East), Phillaur (East) and Nakodar blocks would be selected for ‘basmati’ cultivation under the scheme.Ashok Sethi, executive director, PREA, hoped that apart from distributing seeds his organisation would be making arrangements for sale of quality produce of farmers at prices ranging between Rs 1800 and Rs 2000 per quintal. “The significance of ‘Basmati’ crop for Punjab is that it needs less water hence, it helps conserve our ground water resources. On the other hand, its demand is more in the international market. We are hopeful that our organisation and the Agriculture Department would go a long way for development of basmati culture in Punjab in the days to come,” said Sethi.
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‘Capt, Sarna playing into ISI’s hands’
Phagwara June 7 Addressing the media persons at the local Rest House here today, Bitta asked the Dera chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh to apologise to Sikh sangats to save brotherhood and peaceful atmosphere of the state. Bitta encouraged the people to follow the verdict of Akal Takht and to thwart the attempts of anti-social elements. Bitta alleged that Delhi Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (DGPC) president Paramjit Singh Sarna and Amarinder Singh were playing into the hands of Pakistan's ISI. He demanded a high-level CBI inquiry for their relations with Pakistan and its intelligence agency. Former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and Sarna are hand in glove with Pakistani Punjab's chief minister Parvez Elahi and enjoying the support of some hardcore terrorists, including Bhai Jasbir Singh, Simranjit Singh Mann and Daljit Singh Bitta besides Pakistani journalist Arusa Alam, to destabilise the country and disturb the peace of state, Bitta alleged. AIATF president urged the government to release a detailed list of police 'cats' to prevent the misuse of 'cats' by Amarinder Singh and former DGP S.S. Virk. Bitta expressed his wonder about strange silence of Captain on Dera Sacha Sauda incident. He suggested the formation of a joint committee of various heads of religious bodies, including Akal Takht Jathedar, head of Rangreta Dals and Ravidassis, and the committee should visit various places of the state, including Malwa belt and assess the conspiracies hatched by some anti-national elements for religious conversions, which should never be allowed. Bitta disclosed that he would soon meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Union Home Minister and National Security Advisor in a day or two to apprise them of the anti-national activities of Captain Amarinder Singh and Paramjit Singh Sarna. Amarinder wanted to show the party high command that only he can run party affairs in the state, alleged Bitta.
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Forum restrains PSEB from replacing old meters
Jalandhar, June 7 The forum granted an ad-interim injunction after counsel for the five residents of the colony gave an affidavit that there were no rules or guidelines laid for the purpose. The complaint has been lodged by Naresh Chawla, Balbir Singh Uppal, Ashutosh Ohri, Ashwani Gandhi and Kanwar Singh. The complainants said at the time of installation of the meters, PSEB officials had said these be put near the main gate so that these could be easily accessible to the officers of the PSEB for checking and recording consumption for issuance of energy bills. But on June 1, a few officers visited the premises and started removing the meters. Even as the PSEB officials could not show any order, however, claimed that they had received verbal orders from their officers. When the residents resisted, the visiting officials referred the name of SDO Naresh Sharma. The residents then approached the office of the SDO and told them that these were ordinary electric recording meters and they were not tampering with these. The SDO told them that he had got verbal instructions from the chief engineer (north) on the matter. The residents tried to approach the chief engineer but he was not available and his PA told them that these were verbal orders passed by the member of the board. The residents contended that the PSEB was a statutory body and the officers were supposed to work within the bylaws, regulations, instructions and circulars issued from time to time and are not supposed to work just on verbal instructions affecting public at large.
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Govt hikes cash incentives for inter-caste couples
Phagwara, June 7 According to sources, the scheme was launched way back in 1985 by the department to extend financial help to couples facing opposition from their respective families. An amount of Rs 5,000 was to be given as fixed amount to such couples on production of marriage certificates, age proof and an affidavit. However, not many couples came forward to avail the scheme, as the amount was much less. Recently, the department thought of increasing the grant. Subsequently, a proposal was sent to the state government, which increased the amount to Rs 25,000. Speaking to The Tribune, a department official revealed that in the past three months, many newly-married couples had approached them. “The number is bound to go further up as more and more couples are coming forward," he added. According to scheme, either the bride or the groom must belong to the scheduled caste or tribe to avail this one time benefit. Residents hold protest
Sore over dilly dally over issuing of ration cards, city residents and villagers held a demonstration in front of the office of food and civil supplies department at the local Dana Mandi here on Tuesday. A board outside the food and supplies office stated that the office will remain open on Tuesdays and Fridays but residents alleged that it remained locked. They rued that even if an employee was present he would ask the resident to fill up a new form, saying that forms filled by them had a number of errors.
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Man duped of Rs 5.46 lakh, 2 held
Phagwara. June 7 The deputy superin- tendent of police told newsmen here last evening that the police was looking for their third accomplice Harish who was still at large. He said the accused took Rs 5,46,000 from Sat Pal for sending him abroad but neither they could send him abroad nor returned his amount.
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Mr India owes his fitness to city guy
Jalandhar June 7 Preparing himself for the forthcoming Mr International contest, Kundra was here to take tips from Rajiv at his fitness studio. Attired in a black full-sleeve T-shirt, designer jeans and accessories including a necklace made out shells and a designer white belt, he flexes his muscles using various gadgets there. Kundra, a B.Tech (software designing) student of Amity School of Engineering and Technology, says, “From now onwards I am simply going to concentrate on my fitness as I have appeared for my final semester examination.” His instructor, Rajiv, notices that Kundra had shed a lot of weight. With conspicuous dimples on his cheeks, Grasim Mr India says, “Ever since I have won the title in April, I have been preparing for my examination because I believe education is a major asset and it has to be accomplished. Now that I am free, I have done a commercial for Grasim and have other assignments too.” Regarding any plans to do films, the six-foot tall guy says, “Not as of now. But I have started taking training in dance. May be some time later.” Asked whether it was a coincidence that his name Bharat meant India, “May be my parents could foresee it,” he laughs even though his father, an advocate, did not want him to join this profession. So does he feel any change after having won the title? The Noida-based guy says, “I am the same person. Since people recognise me wherever I go, I have to act in a bit responsible manner.” Twenty one-year-old Kundra also strongly believes that pageantry for men have become more popular. “Male modeling industry has grown like anything and there is a fierce competition,” he opines.
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Begging menace plagues Phagwara
Phagwara, June 7 The situation is worst at the traffic signals. The moment any vehicle stops at the red signal, little boys and girls, sporting unkempt hair and wearing shoddy clothes, come running towards it. Pulling out a dirty rag, they start cleaning the windscreen of the vehicle and at the same time asking for money. However, it becomes dangerous when some beggars, unable to walk, either crawl or move with the help of a platform suddenly appear on the road. These are often invisible to the drivers. Says Preet Singh Bajwa, “I had the worst experience of my life at the signal with these beggars. As I was about to move a beggar suddenly appeared on the road from nowhere”. A few months ago, the police had launched a campaign against beggars. They were picked up and put in jail, though not as prisoners. However, it was a temporary measure as the state neither had any plan to rehabilitate the beggars nor any place to keep them. Further, the state does not even have means to employ them. The only solution to put an end to this problem is to crack down the masterminds that run the racket of begging. “We have to get to the root of the problem. The root is poverty and migration of people from states that have been facing drought for couple of years now. A long-term plan has to be formulated by putting heads and resources together to solve this social menace,” says Prof Joginder Singh.
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PSEB employees
hold rally
Phagwara, June 7 The employees held a rally at PSEB’s Model Town office on Thursday. Addressing the rally union leaders, Tilak Raj Prashar demanded withdrawal of decision for unbundling of the board, imposition of a ban outsourcing of works, end to spot billing and fill up around 15,000 vacant posts. Demonstration
Sore over dilly dally over issuing of ration cards, city residents and villagers held a demonstration in front of the office of food and civil supplies department at the local Dana Mandi here on Tuesday. A board outside the food and supplies office stated that the office will remain open on Tuesdays and Fridays but residents alleged that it remained locked. They rued that even if an employee was present he would ask the resident to fill up a new form, saying that forms filled by them had a number of errors. Residents alleged that there was a nexus between the food and civil supplies department and licence holders of fair price ration shops.
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Young World Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, June 7 The cooking classes, with focus on items consumed in summer, will conclude on June 20. The contest would feature several categories like vegetarian recipes, non-vegetarian food, continental dishes, tandoori items, pizza, burger and bakery recipes. In addition to that a contest to judge the participants for presentation, garnishing and table laying would also be organised, said the principal. Workshop
A three-day workshop on adolescence education for parents and teachers was conducted at Shiv Jyoti Public School. In the first session, parents shared their problems and sought solutions from psychiatrist Dr T.L. Chopra. Resource persons Neeru Nayyar and Suwidhi Bhardwaj said life skills like critical and positive thinking, self-awareness, effective communication, empathy and social inter-relationship could help alleviate the problem. Meanwhile, members of the eco-club of Shiv Jyoti Public School observed World Environment Day by planting tree saplings. Students took a pledge to carry on the project of conserving trees. Dr D.D. Jyoti, manager, and Krishna Jyoti, education advise, also planted saplings. Principal Vibha Sharda and science teachers Saroj Sharma, Ritu Grover, Latika and Madhu Soni also joined them. Summer camp
A five-day summer camp is being organised at CT Public School. Fifty students participating in the camp have been staying in the school hostel for five days and four nights for a complete fun-packed package. The day begins with early rising and yoga. After breakfast, children go for creative craft activities, including sculpture making, during which they make artistic gifts to take home for their parents. The campers also going for swimming classes under the expert guidance of a trained coach and life guards. In the evening, the students perform outdoor activities and play games like basketball and cricket. The campers also be taken for outings such as a movie and water park, said principal Lakhwinder Kaur. After dinner, a professional dance teacher gives them dance lessons and thus a long and happening day comes to an end with a diary entry written by each and every student.
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Bhavna tops Jalandhar in 10+2
Jalandhar, June
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ETT topper
Daljit Singh of St Soldier College of Education, who has topped in the ETT examination in Jalandhar and Kapurthala districts by securing 413 out of 500 marks.
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