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Sirhind canal row continues
Muktsar SSP transferred
War of words on between expelled SAD(A) leader, Mann
PSHRC takes up electrician’s case
Vedic science fest
Killianwali petrol pump sealed
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Tradition triumphs in city
National Talent Search Examination
Seminar on RTI Act held
Time to bell the CAT
His wealth: Coins of 85 countries
Sukhbeer S. Dhillon with his treasure. — Tribune photo by Kulbir Beera
Youth fest
Barnala MC killed in road mishap
Sex Scandal
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Sirhind canal row continues
Bathinda, November 17 The TNS today procured a copy of the complaint, dated November 12 last, in which the DC, Rahul Tewari, has alleged that “the attitude of AS Dullat, S.E. Sirhind Canal Circle, Ludhiana, was highly non-cooperative during the entire relief operation (when the Sirhind canal was breached here on November 8), and that he was taking no pain to muster up resources despite my telling him to do so several times.” The DC’s letter, sent to Punjab Irrigation Secretary Suresh Kumar, further stated that “when the army and administration asked him about the status of the recessions of water, he gave irritated replies not divulging any proper figure and facts.” “Instead of standing at the spot as a responsible officer, he slipped away from the spot for dinner and sleep and turned up after two hours. When he was told that his cold attitude would be brought to the notice of senior officers, he in a very derogatory language talked about the political support/ relation,” the DC stated in his complaint vide memo no. 1472/PA/DC. In another episode, Additional DC (Development) Vijay N Jade also jumped into the fray when he wrote an official letter to the superintending Engineer (Sirhind Canal), on November 13, warning him that he could be booked under criminal law for not joining in the investigation into the breach of the canal. “It is unfortunate that on phone you replied that you would not come and that it did not matter to you”. “Before taking any legal action against you, you are once again asked to appear before the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Development, on November 15 positively. Otherwise, it will be presumed that you are not cooperating with the inquiry and further legal action will be initiated,” the ADC communicated to the SE. The DC today confirmed this episode, saying that such communication has taken place between the ADC and the SE. On the other hand, Dullat told TNS on phone that he could not say or comment anything on the issue at this juncture, especially when the matter was in the hands of “our senior officials”. “I have already informed the inquiry officer why I could not come to join the investigations,” he added. Earlier, Dulat had alleged that the deputy commissioner called on phone around 1 am on November 9 and “straightway started abusing me and threatened to get me arrested under a criminal case.” |
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Muktsar SSP transferred
Chandigarh, November 17 CSR Reddy replaces Tewari who has been posted as IG, IRB, Punjab, Chandigarh in addition to MD of the Punjab police housing corporation. The post of SSP, Muktsar, has been kept vacant. Apart from this, the government reshuffled portfolios of five IAS officers, including the important work of secretary, rural development and panchayats. G.S. Sandhu will be the new principal secretary rural development and panchayats. S.S. Channy becomes principal secretary, defence services welfare while N.S. Kalsi goes as secretary, employment generation and in addition secretary, technical education and industrial training. P Ram has been posted as principal secretary labour. Satish Chandra will be the new secretary, programme implementation in addition to his existing work as secretary planning and special economic package. In the police Pramod Ban will be the new commandant of the 3rd IRB, Ludhiana, while M.F. Farooqui goes as SSP, Mansa. Davinder Singh has been posted as AIG, security wing and Tejinderpal Singh as AIG, Intelligence, Chandigarh. Baljot Singh Rathore is the commandant of the Ist commando battalion, Bahadurgarh. Gurpreet Singh Gill becomes SP, headquarters, Muktsar, while Satpal Joshi becomes SP, detective, Muktsar, Davinder Singh has been posted as the staff officer to the IG, Patiala while Ashok Bath goes as SP, headquarters, Moga. Vijay Kumar has been posted as SP, detective, Ludhiana (rural) and Paramdeep Singh is the new SP, headquarters, Ropar. The post of SSP, Moga, is also lying vacant.
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War of words on between expelled SAD(A) leader, Mann
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PSHRC takes up electrician’s case
Abohar, November 17 According to the orders passed by the acting chairperson Justice R. L. Anand and B. C. Rajput member of the commission, a copy of which was received here today, Chiman Lal had alleged that on the instructions of the present station house officer of the city police here, against whom he had filed some complaints, one head constable and others were harassing him. They were threatening him to withdraw the complaint against the Station House Officer. Chiman Lal had reported the matter to the Deputy Superintendent of Police and Deputy Inspector General, Ferozepur but was again harassed by the said head constable. The commission observed that on consideration of the contents of the complaint, a prima facie case is made out for proceeding under section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993. The complaint should be registered as a case. The commission has called for a report under section 17(i) of the Act from the ADGP/IVC well before January 14, 2008. |
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Vedic science fest
Barnala, November 17 As many as 225 students from Punjab, Haryana, Jammu and Kahsmir, Himachal Pardesh and Delhi participated in the fest. In his inaugural address, Surinder Attri, secretary, Vidya Bharti educational institutions, north zone said the fest aimed at reviving the students’ interest in mathematics and science. “India has a great contribution in the field of science and mathematics. But today, only a few youngsters are interested in a career in science. For this reason, our country is feeling great dearth of scientist,” he said. Jatinder Sharma, school principal told that three types of competitions, science as well as mathematics quiz had been organised in this fest. Model formation by students, representing various themes, was the basic feature of the fest. Seminars were held on ‘Nano-technology and its application,’ and ‘Civil and military uses of nuclear energy in India’. While Delhi won the Vedic mathematics quiz, science quiz, seminar and paper reading contest, Punjab stood victorious in model formation competition. |
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Killianwali petrol pump sealed
Muktsar, November 17 A Bharat Petroleum team had come from Delhi and sealed the petrol pump after taking samples of both diesel and petrol with the assistance of the company officials from Bathinda. The pump running in the name of ‘M/S Gur Raj Singh Gurdas Singh’ had also been enlisted by the Vigilance Bureau along with other immoveable assets during the proceedings against the Badals in the disproportionate assets case. The pump manager, Harbans Lal, was also arrested along with the other main accused persons in the said case during the tenure of the previous Congress government. According to the Bharat Petroleum authorities, the team yesterday also sealed another petrol pump, at Dabwali in Haryana. The pumps were sealed following reports and complaints that the customers were being supplied the diesel mixed with kerosene. Killianwali pump manager Harbans Lal owned a kerosene oil depot as well, besides working at the pump. |
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Tradition triumphs in city
Bathinda, November 17 The heritage village showcases rural life complete with its social, cultural, educational, recreational and security aspects and offers an insight into how different the lives of people were about half a century ago. The artificial village is offering an opportunity to peep into the lifestyle, mainly the customs, utensils, ornaments, musical instruments, sports, cattle-rearing methods, agriculture, transport and the feudal regime of landlords. The bowls and boxes made of clay and other articles of paper craft along with agricultural implements, camels and cattle and other aspects of rural life are depicted well in the village. The fort where Razia Sultan was kept in prison also formed a part of the heritage village. The traditional food at the village fest comprising ‘makki ki roti, sarson ka
saag, bajare ki roti and hari de dal’ won the hearts of the visitors. Children’s songs and poetry cast a spell on the audience. A play was also enacted as tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh. |
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National Talent Search Examination Tribune News Service
Faridkot, November 17 The NTSE is the highest science talent search examination in the country for school students that comprise three levels. In its first stage, a written examination is organised by all states of the country through the State Council for Education Research Training (SCERT) of the respective states. Successful candidates appear in a written examination that is conducted by the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The final stage comprises of interview. The successful candidates are given scholarships by the Central government up to PhD in all subjects and specialties. As many as 23 students of the Dasmesh Public School were conferred 28 subject-merit certificates by the CBSE in matriculation examination this year. Besides, 13 students of the school scored hundred per cent marks in mathematics, science and technology and social sciences.
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Seminar on RTI Act held
Barnala, November 17 Sharing the details of the Act, state information commissioner R K Gupta said RTI 2005 brought a sea change in the life of common man as now, one could have the right to know the details regarding government work, barring little exceptions. He was speaking on the occasion of a seminar, organised by an Non Government Organisation ‘Pullang’, to make the public aware of the Act. Editor of Punjabi Tribune, G S Sidhu, while speaking on the occasion said the Act could help a lot in a democratic set-up like India. If the citizens were aware of the Act, it could help curb corruption in the country. He hoped that there would be more transparency in the government work, once people start availing the benefits of the Act. Piare Lal Garg of Baba Farid University of health sciences said, “Still, there is much to do for creating awareness among the masses about the Act. It should be made part of school and college curriculum.” |
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Time to bell the CAT
Bathinda, November 17 The level of competition being high, nearly 200 examinees have undergone coaching at the two main centres in Bathinda. The local centres are in fact targeting the residual stuff as the cream is opting for reputed centres at Chandigarh, Kota and Delhi, which have become brand names. The strength of local entries has increased marginally in spite of the claims of the patrons that their success rate in the CAT has gone up to 60 per cent. Managing director, North Zone Bulls Eye, Hirdesh Madan said the success rate varies between 30 to 60 per cent, but this time they are hopeful that more students from the institute will crack the test. Centre Manager, Career Launchers, Bathinda, Avishek Sharma also stated that the results of Management Aptitude Test held in September have been favourable and a number of students have scored over 90 per cent. Deepmala Srivastav, an MBA aspirant, was confident of crack CAT. Her confidence comes after scoring 97.2 per cent in MAT.
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His wealth: Coins of 85 countries
Bathinda, November 17 Dhillon, an assistant station master of railways at Sangat Mandi near here, had started the collection 32 years ago in 1975 when he was a college student. His collection includes handcrafted coins of the Mysore state in 1616 and French coins of 1804 bearing the insignia of Napoleon. He has arranged theme-wise the frames of about 1200 triangular, rectangular and stamps of other shapes. Dhillon said that he has a collection of 435 coins of 85 countries, but has displayed 335. He has exhibited currency notes of 55 countries including Egypt, Russia, China, Japan and Iraq. Initially, he wrote letters to various embassies for guidance in making pen friends. However, only the German embassy responded by providing addresses of pen friend clubs. This helped him in enriching his collection. His fellow rail guards exchange stamps and currency notes with him, he says.
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Youth fest
Abohar, November 17 Ashneet was declared the best dancer in the general dance competition. Jasleen and Neha Rana shared the second position. Renu and Harpreet Singh too won the third prize jointly. Principal B C Josan welcomed chief guest N S Brar, sub-divisional magistrate in the morning session. |
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Barnala MC killed in road mishap
Barnala, November 17 The sources said the incident took place when the front tyre of the jeep he was driving, burst suddenly.
He lost control over the vehicle, which later hit a roadside tree. He was admitted to the civil hospital, Barnala, for treatment. Considering the injuries critical, the doctors referred him to the DMC, Ludhiana. He succumbed to his injuries on way to Ludhiana. Bitta is survived by his wife and a one-and-half-year old son. |
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Two accused on judicial remand
Moga, November 17
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Sukhbeer Singh Dhillon feels pride in displaying his colourful collection of stamps, coins and currency notes of various countries to visitors in the three-day “Virasat Mela” here.
Dhillon, an assistant station master of railways at Sangat Mandi near here, had started the collection 32 years ago in 1975 when he was a college student. His collection includes handcrafted coins of the Mysore state in 1616 and French coins of 1804 bearing the insignia of Napoleon.
