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Lover attacks girl, passers-by thrash him
Amritsar, July 22 Listening to the cries of girl, the people standing nearby caught hold of the accused, identified as Manoj of the Inderpuri area under Islamabad police station here, and thrashed him till the arrival of the police after an hour. SSP Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh, who visited the spot, has suspended the SHO of Islamabad police station for his alleged negligent attitude and arriving late at the spot. Enraged over the late arrival of the cops, people refused to hand over the accused to the police, which had to use force to arrest him. The police has registered an attempt-to-murder case against Manoj. Meanwhile, the girl was rushed to hospital where her condition is stated to be serious. According to details, Manoj, who is unemployed and used to roam about aimlessly in the area, had an affair with a girl of the same area who worked in a private nursing home in the Putlighar area. When the matter came to the knowledge of the family of the girl, they objected to this and warned her to even not to talk to Manoj. Angry over this, Manoj allegedly started threatening her and took this step. Meanwhile, residents of the area raised slogans against the police authorities. They alleged that they informed the police station situated just a few metres away from the spot about this. But the police reached the spot after one hour. The police team was unable to take the accused in its custody from the angry public before the arrival of Kunwar Vijay Partap Singh. The SSP later ordered the police to use mild force to get the people dispersed and arrest Manoj who was admitted to the civil hospital.
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MC okays Rs 800-cr devp project
Amritsar, July 22 The detailed project would be submitted to the central government for the allocation of funds under the Jawahar Lal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNURM). The project also included construction of three bridges on the Uppar Bari Doab Canal at Taran Wala Pul, Sultanwind Road and Chattiwind Road. The projects of three railway overbridges on the Tarn Taran road, 22 number crossing and Jaura Phatak and Chheharta railway crossing amount to Rs 160 crore and the remaining amount will be spent on the construction of MC bus stand, four fire stations and carpeting of roads in various parts of the city. The central government would pool 50 per cent of the funds while remaining amount would be provided by the state government and the municipal corporation. Presenting the report to the House for approval of the members, mayor Shawet Malik and commissioner D.P.S. Kharbanda said the MC had also passed a resolution for water supply project costing Rs 179.3 crore. The MC also passed the budget for installing generators at various disposal plants to expedite the drainage process during the rainy season. Cutting across party lines, the member of the House criticised and raised the issue of rampant corruption in electricity, streetlight and health departments. They alleged that there was need to put breaks on the corrupt officials as the residents of the holy city were being harassed by the employees of these departments. On the demand of the councillors, the mayor kept pending three resolutions of the health department besides ordering an enquiry in this regard. The members also alleged that relatives of the officers of the MC were being given contracts in various departments. They also alleged that the streetlight contractors were not heeding to the request of the residents for rectifying the faulty lights. Expressing concern over the increasing number of stray dogs’ population in the city, members said the lives of people were at risk as these animals could bite anyone and health department had no provision and facilities for the treatment of the dog-bitten patients. Meanwhile, various resolutions were passed by the House, which include awarding of contract of streetlights to the tune of Rs 2.30 crore, purchasing of portable fire pump at the cost of Rs 2.30 lakh, besides procuring of stairs for high-rise buildings for dousing fire at the cost of Rs 1.5 crore and purchasing of petroleum products at Rs 5.88 crore. The House also approved a grant of Rs 31,000 for blind schools, Rs 2.50 lakh for the Baba Bohre Shah Gaushala Samiti. The members also moved a resolution for making the city tobacco and meat- free to give it a complete holy look. However, no decision was taken on this.
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AGA Mess
Amritsar, July 22 From cricketers to non-cricketers, to even bureaucrats, the association reins have changed hands more than often. All this collectively has wreaked havoc not only on the game but on infrastructure and other facilities. But now with former Indian captain and left-arm spinner Bishan Singh Bedi getting the association charge from deputy commissioner KS Pannu, who was also the ex-officio president of the association, the game enthusiasts are hopeful of happy days ahead. Bedi has the crucial task cut of picking up a good team which can manage the nitty-gritty of the game and prepare a comprehensive blue print to revive the enthusiasm of youngsters in the game. Dwelling at length on his plan, the legendary spinner said to Amritsar on the international cricket map he would solicit the support of game’s true lovers. He said the members of the committee have been given a specific task of rebuilding the game from the scratch and come out with the framework to enhance the level of cricket. Bedi said the association would continue to be affiliated to Punjab Cricket Association and would get all possible assistance to run the show. He said the new committee has nothing to do with Indian Cricket League (ICL) and would follow the guidelines of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). “The only one-day match played in the city was way back in 1985 between India and New Zealand. The idea is to create infrastructure for hosting big international matches here,” said Bedi.
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Tension in school after ‘principal’ denied entry
Amritsar, July 22 Gurvinder Kaur, while talking to the media, said she was being denied entry into the school by the opposite group as they locked the gate even though the local court had ordered status quo over her dismissal and allowed her entry to the school. She alleged that the armed persons inside the gate threatened them and stopped them besides
abusing them. She alleged that Baldev Singh, managing director of the school and president of the Akhand Kirtani Jatha had expelled her from the school on frivolous charges and for his vested
interests.
She claimed that said she had been in the school for the last 18 years and had sincerely been working for the establishment of the school. Baldev Singh could not be contacted as he was out of station and his mobile phone was out of reach. However, Niranjan Singh, superintendent of the school, said the managing committee had dismissed Gurvinder Kaur as she had filed a suit against the committee over her dismissal. He said Zorawar Singh, the chairman of the trust, had nothing to do with the school and was unnecessarily trying to interfere in the school affairs. Zorawar Singh, who was instrumental in establishing the school, said the school was set up with the help of donations by NRIs. He said he had also arranged funds for the construction of hostels for the students of the school and higher education centre to be established in the complex.
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Neck-and-neck fight for MC chief post
Tarn Taran, July 22 SSP H.S. Chahal said all the possible security measures had been taken for smooth elections. Assistant deputy commissioner Subash Chander Sharma has been appointed returning officer. Out of the total 20 members, 19 have been elected by the residents of the town. The Congress could not even manage to open its account in the town. While nine councillors owe allegiance to the ruling SAD, the BJP has the same number of members who include three elected as independents. The remaining one independent candidate won with the support of the SAD. Local MLA Harmit Singh Sandhu is leading the SAD candidates, whereas BJP MLA Anil Joshi from Amritsar is leading the members who have won either as BJP candidates or with the support of the BJP. It would be tug-of-war in case the SAD and the BJP fail to reach an understanding over power-sharing. The political circles of the town say that Vijay Pal Singh Chaudhri and Bhupinder Singh Khera are being named for the post of president and for the post of senior vice-president the name of Rajesh Joshi, brother of Anil Joshi, is being considered. — OC
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City lad in Voice of India contest
Amritsar, July 22 Talking to The Tribune, Vipul said that he gave credit for his success to the principal, teachers and friends. He said it was due to their motivation that he had been able to represent Punjab by performing at the channel. He also gave credit to his friend Rhythm, a classical dancer, for inspiring him to take part in the programme. Sharing his experience at the competition, he said he felt good as there was no jealousy among the 24 participants who had come from different states of the country. Vipul, who was in the city to seek blessings of the school principal, teachers, the parents and relatives, was selected among 24 participants by Star Plus and he is the only candidate from Punjab to participate in the competition. Students gathered at the main gate of the school to welcome Vipul on his arrival in the city from Mumbai. Vipul appealed to the people of Punjab, especially the residents of the city, to vote for him during the competition. He said he needed love and support of the people which was essential for him to come out with flying colours at
the competition. — TNS
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Cleft lip: ‘Smile Train’ flagged off
Amritsar, July 22 Addressing the gathering, Dr Sabharwal, said about 35,000 children are born with cleft lip and palate in the country and there are around 10 lakh children suffering from this and only 30 per cent of the children get operated for this natural disease. He said such children also suffer from depression and could not compete with other children. Dr Sabharwal urged the people, especially the NGOs and other organisations, to come forward and identify the children and educate their parents about the free treatment given by the hospital to make the children cleft free. He said it took only one and a half hour for the operation and there was no scar left on the lips after the operation. Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, SSP, flagged off a “Smile Train,” which would help the hospital in holding camps in the rural areas of the border district. The audio video system in the van would also help in making people aware of the treatment provided at the hospital. The SSP, while lauding the role of the hospital for make the society cleft-free, said the police would help them by identifying the children suffering from the disease. He said he would instruct his men to keep a watch for such children and make aware their parents about the free treatment available for their wards at the hospital. The SSP also requested people to help the victims of road accidents by taking them to the nearest hospital so that precious lives could be saved by timely treatment. He assured that those helping the victims would not be required to give their names and addresses. Earlier, welcoming the distinguished guests, Dr Avtar Singh said the “Smile Train” would take care of the children living in far-flung areas of the district and whose parents could not come to the hospital due to utter poverty. He said the hospital would treat such children free of cost besides providing speech therapy and orthodontics treatment. He said though the children could be operated at any stage but the preferable age was one year. Dr Avtar Singh announced that the hospital would also bear the expenses on the education of these children who generally come from the poor strata of the society. He lauded the efforts of the Bhai Ghanaiya Mission, Bharti Vikas Parishad, Batala and Tarn Taran, and Beopar Mandal, Pathankot, for supporting the hospital for launching the campaign for making the society cleft-free, besides offering financial assistance for the operation and treatment of children born with cleft lip.
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Varsity gets new deans
Amritsar, July 22 Registrar Dr R.S. Bawa said director research of the university S.S. Chahal has been appointed dean of faculty of agriculture and forestry, while psychology professor Navdeep Singh Tung has been made dean of faculty of arts and social sciences. Applied physics professor S.S. Sekhon has been appointed dean of
faculty of applied sciences and Punjab school of economics professor Parminder Singh has been appointed dean of faculty of economics and business. He said Dr Amit Kauts, principal of the MGN College of Education,
Jalandhar, would be the new dean of faculty of education and of engineering and technology professor Jasvir Singh dean of faculty of engineering and
technology. Guru Nanak Studies professor Shashi Bala has been appointed dean of faculty of humanities and religious studies. He said the other new deans of the faculties appointed included Dr
Veer Singh of Panchkula of faculty of laws, Prof A.K. Thukral of botanical
and environmental sciences as dean of faculty of life sciences, Dr Sukhdev Singh of department of physical education as dean of faculty of physical education, Prof Sarbjot
Singh Behl of architecture as dean of faculty of physical planning and architecture, Prof Tarsem
Singh Gill of physics as dean of faculty of sciences and Prof Jaspal Singh Sandhu of sports medicine and physiotherapy as dean of faculty of sports medicine and physiotherapy. The registrar said Prof Baljit Kaur of Punjabi at University Regional Campus, Jalandhar, has been appointed dean of
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Culture promotion
Amritsar, July 22 Among those present on the occasion were Dr Shivinder Singh and Manveen Sandhu, directors Punarjyot (Centre for Preservation & Promotion of the Heritage of Punjab, an offshoot of Spring Dale Education Society) and Faqir Sayid Saif-u-din Bukhari, director of Faqir Khaana Museum, Lahore. — OC
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Shiv Sainiks protest honouring of ‘Army deserters’
Amritsar, July 19 However, the police stopped the protesters from reaching the site and later dropped them at different places in the holy city after arresting them without registering any case against them. The Damdami Taksal had organised the function to honour about 300 Army personnel who had deserted the Army during the infamous operation. The Taksal had also honoured the families of those Army personnel who got killed while deserting the Army during Operation Blue Star. Sachin Behl, while addressing the protesters, demanded that cases should be registered against the office-bearers of the Damdami Taksal for honouring such Army personnel. Vivek Arora, Vinod Sharma, Ashok Maratha, Subash Bhagat, Rajinder Kumar, Kaushal Sharma, Bhanupratap Sharma, Narinder Kumar, Parvinder, Sanjeev Bhola and Anil Chandhok were among those who addressed the protesters.
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