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NRIs’ second marriage social problem: Envoy
304 panchayats elected unanimously
Vehicle thief arrested
Murder bid: man booked after 2 years
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One held for rape bid on minor
May 25, 26 to be dry days
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NRIs’ second marriage social problem: Envoy
Kapurthala, May 22 This was stated by Canadian high commissioner in India David Malone during his visit to Kapurthala on Thursday. Malone said, “The Punjab Governor and the Chief Secretary have apprised me of the various problems being faced by Punjabi women and their exploitation by NRIgrooms.” Assuring of every possible help, Malone said the victims should lodge their complaints with the Indian high commissioner in Canada and consul-generals at Toronto and Vancouver. He acknowledged the contribution of Punjabis in the economic development of Canada and said, “Since a large number of Punjabis were settled there, I am in favour of opening an office of Canadian consul-general in Punjab”. Answering a query, he said nearly 7,000 Indian students were presently studying in Canada and it was much low as compared to the USA and Australia. He added that the Canadian government was providing work permit to the students to attract them. Accompanied by consul-general Helen Economo Amundsn, the Canadian high commissioner visited several places, including Jagatjit Palace, Sainik School and the Rail Coach Factory.
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304 panchayats elected unanimously
Hoshiarpur, May 22 As many as 17,450 candidates had filed their nomination papers for the elections of 7,707 members in 1,347 panchayats in the district. After scrutiny, withdrawal of nomination papers and unanimous election of 2,438 members, 10,778 candidates had been left in the fray in 1,043 panchayats in the district, he said. Previously, a grant of Rs 3 lakh each had been given for development to those panchayats where elections were held unanimously. Though, the fresh orders were yet to be received from the state government in this regard, chances were there that similar practice would be followed in the coming days, he said. Elaborate arrangements had been made for holding a peaceful and fair poll for which more than 5,000 government employees would be deputed in 1,292 polling stations on May 26, he said. |
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Vehicle thief arrested
Batala, May 22 Dr Naresh Arora, district police chief, told mediapersons here yesterday that on Sunday Parshotam Lal, resident of Daula Nangal here, informed the police that his scooter (PCB-1721) was stolen in June, 2007, from the local old Civil Hospital, near Sat Kartarian gurdwara. He saw Harjinder Singh driving his stolen scooter and Lakhwinder Singh, alias Kala, resident of Dhir village, riding pillion. During a naka bandi, Harjinder was arrested and the stolen scooter recovered but Lakhwinder managed to escape. Dr Arora said during interrogation Harjinder confessed that last year he had stolen scooter No PB-18A-3830 from Achal Sahib gurdwara with the help of Lakwinder Singh and the same was
also recovered. A case under sections 379 and 411 of the Indian Penal Code was registered. |
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Murder bid: man booked after 2 years
Amritsar, May 22 The accused tried to kill a woman, Anoop Kaur of Bachiwind village by setting her on fire after pouring kerosene on her. She suffered serious burn injuries in the incident, besides losing hearing ability to a large extent. In her compliant, Anoop alleged that Dalbir Singh, a resident of the same village, had tried to outrage her modesty which was the cause of the incident. She alleged when she resisted his attempt, he tried to kill her by setting her on fire. She said a compromise was reached after the accused brought in respectable persons of the area and her relatives to coax her. The accused promised to compensate her by giving Rs 50,000 spent on her treatment. However, Dalbir did not give her even a single penny and whenever she asked him for the money, he used to threaten her with dire consequences. The police authorities said the accused was at large after the registration of a case and would be arrested soon. A case has been registered under sections 307, 450, 354, 506 of the Indian Penal Code.
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One held for rape bid on minor
Amritsar, May 22 The victim’s father Iqbal Singh in his complaint lodged with the police stated that he along with the family had gone to attend the marriage of his niece at Bhangala village in Mukerian on April 26 and his daughter and his brother’s mother-in-law were present at home. He alleged when he returned after attending the marriage his daughter narrated the incident. She said the accused barged into the house and tried to rape her. She said when she raised the alarm the accused fled. The police authorities, when contacted, confirmed that the accused had been arrested.
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May 25, 26 to be dry days
Amritsar, May 22 Releasing the order, Tejveer Singh said there would be a total ban on the sale of liquor at all shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and other such establishments involved in selling or serving liquor along with storage of liquor by individuals. — OC |
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