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Gang of auto-lifters unearthed, 20 luxury vehicles found
Drugs Controlling Authority sitting over violation cases
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Strike
Elections for panches on Aug 23
Know your artiste
Apni Boli Apna Des to hit theatres soon
Price of moong shoots up
Eastern Air Command win volleyball tourney
Young World
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Gang of auto-lifters unearthed, 20 luxury vehicles found
Jalandhar, August 6 The vehicles, which were recovered, included three Verna, one Ford Fiesta, two Tata Safari, three Scorpio, four Bolero, two Indigo, two Indica and 3 Santro. He said Sukhwinder Singh, alias Sukha, a resident of Basti Shiekh of Jalandhar, is the kingpin of the gang, who is still absconding. The case came to light after the police on a tip-off came to know that Surjit Singh, a Lohian-based automobile seller, has sold many vehicles in a short span. Surjit Singh fell in the police net when he was getting a Bolero car destroyed by his men. After investigations, the police found that the destroyed car was a stolen one and had fake documents. The DSP claimed that the gang after purchasing vehicles from Sukha sold them in Lohian, Sultanpur Lodhi and nearby towns. Kingpin Sukha had been arranging the vehicles from Delhi, Agra and Allahabad and selling them to his accomplices on commission basis. Other suspects in the case are Rajwinder Singh of Ghudduwal village, Harpreet Singh of Manguwal village, Balbir Singh, Ghudduwal village, Lakhwinder Singh of Nasirpur village, Jaspal Singh of Maniala village in Sultanpur Lodhi and Amandeep Singh of Sandhawal village in Shahkot. The suspects had brought the stolen vehicles from Sukha for selling them to different buyers on genuine prices but with fake registration documents. They were allegedly preparing fake documents with the help of Rajwinder Singh, alias DC, and others. The police apprehended that the recovery of some more stolen vehicles would be made on the questioning of the suspects. A case has been registered against them in Lohian police station. This is the second biggest recovery of vehicles by the district police in last three months. Earlier, the CIA staff of the district police had nabbed a gang of auto-lifters and recovered 12 vehicles from their possession.
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Drugs Controlling Authority sitting over violation cases
Jalandhar, August 6 The magnitude of the drug menace can be gauged from the fact that 37 chemists have been found stocking and selling scores of drugs within six months in violation of the norms. That the shopkeepers are hand in glove with the higher authorities is no secret since their seizure cases are still pending with the state Drugs Controlling Authority, Chandigarh. In normal course, the authority would have acted promptly by acting on the seizure report submitted by the District Drug Inspector and cancelled their licences or ordered closure of the shops. But nothing of this sort happened and the sale of the drugs goes on with impunity in these shops. Ironically, the Chief Minister, his Cabinet and senior ministers miss no occasion to score brownie points with the masses that they were dealing with the drug menace with a heavy hand. Such cases highlight their hypocrisy and doublespeak. Several NGOs, besides various departments of the state, have been warning the government that a vast majority of the Punjabi youth have been abusing drugs, especially the synthetic ones. And these are easily available over the counter at the neighbourhood chemists, no questions asked. Sources said a visit to any village would reveal that chemist shops were fast mushrooming overtaking those selling groceries and other essential commodities. When contacted, Deputy Commissioner Ajeet Singh Pannu said he had written to the Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, to get the needful done in the matter. It was a matter of serious concern and the closure of such shops across the state would be the first step in stemming the tide of drug abuse among the youth, he
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The Drug Inspector has recommended action against the defaulters under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. Seizure reports have been made against Quality Med Surge Hall, Ashu Pharma, Mittu Medical Agencies, Maha Laxmi Medicos, Mohindru Medicos, Jalandhar Medical Agencies, Rajinder Nath Puri and Sons, Kharbanda Medical Agencies (all in the Dilkusha Market), Muskan Medical Hall, Sehgal Medical Hall, Sehgal Medical Hall (all on Mithapur Road), Priya Medicos, Quilla Bazaar, Bali Medicos, Basti Bawa Khel, Raj Medicos, Nurmahal, Ishan Medicos, Shahkot, Goodwill Medicos, Deepak Medical Store (both in Phillaur), Modern Medical Store, Saipur Road, Jamuna Medical Hall, Kalia Company, Naresh Medical Hall, Goraya, Ajay Medical Hall, Gujja Pir Road, Guru Nanak Medical Hall, Hospital Road, Parveen Medical Hall, Lamba Pind Chowk, Punjab Generics, Shastri Nagar, New Sharma Medical Complex, Transport Nagar, Jagdambey Medical Hall, Kumar Medicos and Surgical. Many among these like BS Medical Hall and Gopal Nagar were raided twice and have since been closed, while that like Sanviv Medical Agencies and Ram Krishna Market were checked on two occasions and were found selling 10 types of drugs. The largest number of drugs (21) were seized on the premises of Ashu Pharma on two occasions during this period, yet they continue to be in business. |
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Strike
Jalandhar, August 6 The call for the strike was given to press the government authorities concerned to revise the wages of employees and to seek pension. Bank industry sources said the last revision in wages was made in 2003 and it was valid up to October last year. After October, employees, who have been seeking about 17 per cent wage revision, had urged the government authorities concerned to order the new pay scales for bank employees. However, there was no response from the authorities concerned in this regard. Employees said managements of banks had offered 12 per cent increase in the wages whereas they wanted a 17 per cent increase, besides option for pension. The managements had earlier agreed to give option for pension but backed off from it recently, prompting the employees’ organisation to call for strike. Employees said they would also remain on strike tomorrow and there would be no transaction. However, some private banks have disassociated themselves from the strike. |
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Elections for panches on Aug 23
Jalandhar, August 6 Raj Kamal Chaudhary, DC-cum-District Election Officer, said 28 such seats were vacant in five blocks of the district. The returning officers have been named to conduct the poll, he added. Parveen Chhibber, Naib-Tehsildar, would be the RO for Dhilwan block, Luxmi Kant, SDO, for Kapurthala block, Tarsem Singh, Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies for Nadala block, Tarsem Lal, SDO, for Phagwara block and B.K. Kohli, SDO, for Sultanpur Lodhi block. The total numbers of vacant seats are Dhilwan (two), Kapurthala (10), Nadala (three), Phagwara (one) and Sultanpur Similarly, the poll to the vacant seats of councillors for wards -9, 10, 11 of the nagar panchayat, Begowal, would be held on the same date. The last date for nominations is August 11, the scrutiny would be held on August 12 and withdrawals on August 13. The polling, if required, would take place on August 23. |
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Know your artiste
Jalandhar, August 6 Printed in Punjabi, on a yellow, tattered piece of paper, torn from a newspaper read by him long ago, this ghazal by Baba Nizam (a dig at city dwellers), has been part of his wallet for the past over a decade. It’s the same guy who had sent the audience rolling with laughter chanting in his charming, little girly “Tu Ghuggi ain? Fir ud ke dikha” act on The Great Indian Laughter Challenge. His knowledge of the kaafis of Bulle Shah is as good as his comic timing. As crazy about literature, Gurpreet Ghuggi, one of the front-runners of the clean comedy revolution, is one of the most successful faces of comedy in and outside Punjab. Born and brought up at Jalandhar, Ghuggi had a knack for telling and sharing stories right from the days at Government School, Rainak Bazaar. An initial setback came in the form of snubs by teachers who dismissed him, proclaiming him “dramebaaz” and “nautanki”. Discouraged, but resolute, Ghuggi drew together a group of friends to work upon a play, “Babbar”, as early as in class IV. After school, things weren’t going too well at home financially. Pursuing class XII privately, he worked as a deed writer earning Rs 5 to 10 a day. As part of a group called Rehnuman, he did plays on social themes. Staging a light-and-sound play “Jag Chanan Hoya” for 48 days at Company Bagh, Jalandhar, fetched him Rs 1,200. Ghuggi also worked with playwright Gursahran Singh for six months and worked with a group called Adakar Lok where he used to go to villages to do plays. He joined Doaba College in 1990 where he found his true calling. His judge at the first mono-acting competition at the college, Balwinder Vicky, had to become his guru. Vicky asked him to do shows with him. Overjoyed, Ghuggi agreed and started working with him. The first show fetched him Rs 200. His first appearance on TV was for the programme “Kesari Suraj” where he played Bhagat Singh. He didn’t clear the audition but the role suited him and his Hindi was good courtesy literature and a regular viewership of serials of Raghuvir Yadav and Pankaj Kapoor on TV. His first serial on DD was “Champion” after which he was part of string of productions like “Parchaanve”, “Daldal”, “Udeek”, “Beimaan” and “Rishtey”, also working with Vicky in “Raunak Mela” where he got the name Ghuggi from his guru. Zee Punjabi’s “Ghuggi Express” got him known to people outside the region. Starting with “Jee Ayan Nu”, he has been part of all the seven projects by director Manmohan Singh. After The Great Indian Laughter Challenge, his alliance with Bollywood started. Debuting in “Humko Deewana Kar Gaye”, he was part of movies like “Namaste London”, “Singh Is Kinng”, “Ek - The Power Of One” and Race. What’s different about the work environment here and in Mumbai? The professional approach here is just 5 to 7 per cent, while there I would say it’s 105 per cent. Have your comic image and the fact that you are Punjabi typecast you? Comedy tan majboori vich kar rahe han (laughs). I am happy with the work I have. As far as my region is concerned, I have my own limitations without which I might have gotten more roles, but I will always hold on to my roots and language. How’s it been working with your wife in “Hans Balliye”? Great. If we got 1,000 compliments, 900 were meant for her. Upcoming projects. “Apni Boli Apna Des”, “BMC Chowk to Bathinda” and a film in which I play the lead in Punjabi. “Naughty At Forty (with Govinda), “Kabse Sambhale Rakha Hai Dil”, “Sadiyan” (Raj Kanwar) and “Bhavnaon Ko Samjho” in Hindi.
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Apni Boli Apna Des to hit theatres soon
Jalandhar, August 6 Made with a budget of about Rs 6 crore, the film, he said was sound on the technical front, a feature which the earlier Punjabi films lacked. Directed by Ravinder Pipat, the film has been shot in the UK. He said the film had songs sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Richa Sharma. Cheema’s “Rangla Punjab” has been re-recorded for the movie. Crew-member Gurpreet Ghuggi, talking to the media, said the film saw him in a role that was more than just about making people laugh. The film is slated to be released on August 26.
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Price of moong shoots up
Jalandhar, August 6 Fruits like banana is available at Rs 20 a dozen, apple and pomegranate are available at Rs 100 per kg. The season of mango has almost come to an end and it is available at Rs 70 per kg. Among edible oils, desi ghee is available at Rs 210 to 215 per kg, while refined oil Rs 55 per litre.
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Eastern Air Command win volleyball tourney
Jalandhar, August 6 It was a closely fought match in which Eastern Air Command defeated Western Air Command by 3-2 with 30-28, 20-25, 23-25, 25-23 and 15-10 scores. Another match was played between Southern Air Command and South Western Air Command for the third and fourth positions in which Southern Air Command won the match in straight sets 3-0. —
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Young World
Jalandhar, August 6 Rakhi celebrations
Students of fashion designing of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya along with their teachers visited Pingalwara on Wednesday. Students tied rakhis made by them to the inmates and spent some time with them. Students of the primary wing of Apeejay School celebrated rakhi on Wednesday. A rakhi-making competition was held at State Public School. In group I (III-V), Arshdeep won the first prize, Puneet second and Harmeet Singh third. In group II (VI-VIII), Prabhjot Kaur bagged the first prize followed by Arun and Navdeep. The consolation prizes were also given. The Prem Chand Markanda SD College for Women held a rakhi-making competition and an exhibition. Amandeep Kaur stood first, Rajbir Kaur and Paramjit Kaur jointly bagged the second position, while Aparna and Neha got the third position. Varsity topper
Rama Gill of BSc (computer science)-I of the Apeejay College of Fine Arts secured the first position in the recently declared results of Guru Nanak Dev University. Rama secured 71 per cent marks. Personality boost The Commerce Department of the Apeejay College of Fine Arts organised a workshop on personality development. Mohit Tewari, an IAS officer, was the chief guest. He emphasised that self-confidence was the ultimate key to success. Slogan contest
Students of St Soldier Girls College, Khambra, gave the message to save water through a slogan competition under the guidence of Principal Asha Munshi. Students wrote different awareness slogans like “Put a stop to a drop”, “Save water, wave water”, “Boond boond zindagi”, “Water does not grow on trees, save it before you need it”. |
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Jalandhar, August 6
Transactions
worth several hundred crores remained held up here today as various public
sector banks observed a strike. Except branches of some private banks, other
banks did not carry out any transactions today. The call for a two-day strike
was given by various organisations of the bank employees. Today was the first
day of the two-day strike.
Jalandhar, August 6
Desi cine-freaks have another cinema treat reserved in “Apni Boli Apna Des”, produced by singer Sarabjit Cheema. Cheema, who also plays the male lead in the film, actress Shweta Tiwari being the female lead, while talking to mediapersons here during the music release of the film on Wednesday evening said it was a romantic film which would be loved by the youth.
