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PSEB allegations fall flat, asked to pay compensation
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Lemon prices shoot up again
PSEB employees hold protest rally
PNDT Act to be strictly enforced: DC
Senior Citizens Day
Young World
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PSEB allegations fall flat, asked to pay compensation
Kapurthala, October 1 Forum President Paramjit Singh, its members Gulshan Prashar and Shashi Narang not only termed the PSEB memo null, void and contrary to the provisions of the Electricity Act 2003, but also directed the PSEB to pay compensation of Rs 3,000 for mental agony and harassment caused due to deficiency in service on their part. In a six-page judgment on September 18, the Forum further directed the PSEB to pay Rs 2,000 to the complainant as cost of litigation within one month from the receipt of copy of this order. In her complaint, Madhu Bala alleged in her complaint that the PSEB officials used to visit their filling station expecting free refill of petrol and diesel for their vehicles. But when refused, the officials threatened to teach her a lesson. The complainant further said some PSEB employees came to the filling station on July 27 this year when none of the representatives of the complainant was available there. They removed the electricity meter and took away the same in their bag by replacing it with a fresh meter. Neither signatures of any representative of the complainant was obtained nor any notice in writing was given at that time, the complainant said, adding that some PSEB officials came to the site two days later and disconnected the electricity supply without citing any reason. The representative of the complainant visited the PSEB office and asked for the reason of disconnection but no concrete response was given, the complainant added. The complainant further stated that she was shocked to receive a memo number 824 on August 3 in which she was asked to deposit Rs 1,25,498 on account of theft of electricity to allow the reconnection of supply. The PSEB demand was illegal, arbitrary and against rules and regulations, the complainant stated.
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Back from UK, teachers initiate cultural exchange programme
Hoshiarpur, October 1 Seven teachers from four Punjab schools had been to Worcestershire on the invitation of an NGO, British Council, in the United Kingdom’s international organisation for increasing educational opportunities, art and sports relations. Two teachers each were linked with a school in England and during their stay, teachers participated in their educational, cultural and art programmes. With an aim to build schools for future, both in England and India, teachers interacted and worked closely with students and teachers of their linked school. Talking to The Tribune, Chaudhry revealed that 40 countries were involved in this international inspiration programme. In the first phase of the programme, five countries, including India, were participating, while seven countries will be involved in the second phase. The teachers from Punjab were chosen to participate in this project known as “Dreams-plus-teams” from India on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The object of the trip was to help them see a global link between languages and sports and also help them improve standards across the school and students’ social and teamwork skills. From a school perspective, the trip would raise awareness of the link between two schools, their diversities of language, culture, curriculum and sports, she added. Chaudhary said the principal and the link teacher of the Stourport High School of Worcestershire would be visiting her school on October 31 for seven days. She said the exchange programme would continue for three years, getting the schools from both countries to adopt the best of each others’ culture and style of living.
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WB Scheme
Jalandhar, October 1 So far eight villages have been covered under the scheme at a cost of Rs 2.63 crore and work is under various stages of completion in many other places, he added. In addition to this, five villages will get an underground sewerage to check the pollution level in the countryside. The villages will have to provide four acres for the project besides meeting 10 per cent of the total cost of the project. The sewage would be cleaned by installing treatment plants and would be used for irrigation purposes, he pointed out. The scheme also provides for upgradation of existing water schemes that do not meet the increased needs of the villages. The panchayats can pass a resolution to this effect and give a proposal to the Water Supply Department and would have to foot 10 per cent of the total cost of the upgradation. General category families would have to pay Rs 800 each while those belonging to the SC would have to pay Rs 400 each. These charges have been reduced from Rs 1,500 and Rs 800, respectively. The amount is being charged from the villages so that they treat the scheme as their own and take good care of the equipment, he added. He also urged the officials of the department to create awareness about the scheme so that the maximum number of people benefit from the project.
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Jalandhar, October 1
Price of cauliflower came down this week. Last week the price of cauliflower was Rs 40 per kg which decreased to 32 per kg this week. Price of onion witnesses a mild increase of Re 1; it was Rs 14 per kg last week which stood at Rs 15 per kg this week. Price of ginger remained at Rs 60 per kg. Prices of peas (Rs 70) remained unchanged. Potato witnessed an increase of Rs 1 per kg. Potato was Rs 16 last week. Prices of Apple, (Rs 70) remained unchanged this week. — TNS
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PSEB employees hold protest rally
Jalandhar, October 1 They were demanding that they should be immediately given increased salaries as per the recommendations of the Fifth Pay Commission. The protest rally started at 12 noon and continued till 2 pm. The state vice-president and zonal president of the PSEB Council of Junior Engineers, Raj Kumar Chaudhary, said employees of all government departments, expect PSEB, were getting increased salaries. Being an autonomous body, the PSEB had set up a wage formation committee, headed by K.D. Chaudhary. which submitted its report on September 18 recommending hiking the salaries of PSEB employees on the pattern of the Fifth Pay Commission, he added. Despite submission of the report, no decision was taken for providing increased salaries to PSEB employee, he added. Chaudhary said similar protest rallies were also held in front of PSEB zonal offices at Bathinda, Patiala, Ludhiana and Amritsar and at three thermal plants in Bathinda, Ropar and Lehra Mohabbat. All associations of the PSEB, including Engineers’ Association, JE Council, Joint Forum and Accounts and Audit Association, had joined hands for the common cause of getting increased salaries on the pattern of the Fifth Pay
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PNDT Act to be strictly enforced: DC
Jalandhar, October 1 Presiding over a meeting of National Rural Health Mission officials here today, Deputy Commissioner Ajeet Singh Pannu said anyone providing information about the violation of the Act would be given Rs 20,000, while any woman who could act as a decoy and expose the doctor willing to conduct the test would be paid Rs 10,000. Any journalist or member of the public, who carried out a sting operation in this context, would be paid Rs 50,000, he added. The villages that kept a track of pregnancy cases and strive to balance the sex ratio would get a grant of Rs 1.50 lakh from the government. He also impressed upon the officials to create awareness among the people about the social evil and the consequences in the long run. Pannu also reviewed the progress and implementation of various schemes of the Rural Development Department.
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Senior Citizens Day
Jalandhar, October 1 Allegedly discarded by family members, the inmates of the home felt happy when over 25 elderly persons and members of the congress came to meet them. The youngsters and the elderly persons participated in an “antakshari” and some other cultural items to mark the day. The inmates shared their plight following which they were forced to shift to the Old Age Home. They appreciated the management of the home, but regretted the experience with their wards and relatives. The congress members were thankful to Sameera Aggarwal, Principal of a school for mentally challenged, Suranasi, for extending all possible help to the home when required. Talking to The Tribune, Dr Amarjit Rai, president of the committee, said the members of the congress had been demanding a commission for the early solution of the problems of the elderly, increase of 10 per cent in pension from the age of 70 years instead of 75 years, enhancement of pension from Rs 400 per month to Rs 1,000, concession in railways, roadways and airways fares, besides a nodal officer in every government office to tackle their problems on priority basis. The District Congress Committee president (urban) Arun Wali, Inderjit Singh, Labour Commissioner, and Neeraj Sud, Director of the NIFD, were also present.
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Young World
Jalandhar, October 1 On account of the ‘birth anniversary’ of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri, a special assembly was organised at the Manav Sehyog School Shahpur. On this occasion children were told about the life and mission of Mahatma Gandhi. Talent search competition
A talent search competition was held at Government Arts and Sports College, Jalandhar. Competitions were held in various categories like gazal, poetic recitation, dance and choreography. Principal Karamjit Kaur encouraged students to display their talent and promised to give them every kind of support. BPEd course started
The St. Soldier College of Physical Education became the first college in Punjab to start a one year BPEd course. Shukla Gupta, Principal, said any student who has passed graduation with the subject of physical education can take admission in this course. This course is recognised by the GND University. Rebate of 25 percent and 50 percent in college fees will be given to university and state winners, respectively. Joy of Giving Week
The St. Soldier Group of Institutions organised “Joy of Giving Week” to distribute items like clothes, toys and sweets at Pingla Ghar and Unique Home. Vice Chairman of the group Sangeeta Chopra, along with students of St. Soldier Divine Public School, reached the pingla ghar and Unique Home and gave toys, sweets and clothes to children. On this occasion, Chopra said their group would help needy children to start or continue their studies. She added that helping poor and needy children is the best way to live. Fresher’s party
A fresher’s party was organised by GNA-IMT, Phagwara, for the new batch at hotel Lily Resorts on 23rd September. The management and seniors extended a warm welcome to the new students. Cultural activities were performed. Sameer Thakur was declared Mr GNA-IMT and Neha was declared Ms GNA-IMT. Apart from the entire staff members, Gurdeep Sihra, President, Dr. DR Singh, Director and Shelly Rekhi, Principal were present. Sports board chief
Eminent educationist and Principal of Lyallpur Khalsa College Jalandhar, Dr. Jaspal Singh Randhawa was unanimously elected president of University Sports Board (Men) of the GND University. Among his achievements is the reinstallation of the cash prize to the winner of Teja Singh Samundri Overall Trophy. Cricket tourney
Rakesh Rathore, Mayor, Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar, inaugurated the 10th All India Inter-School Cricket tournament in the memory of Bhai Gobind Singh Pasricha. The first match of the tournament was played between YPS Patiala and DAV Public School Amritsar. The match was won by DAV Public School, Amritsar. The second match of the day was played between MGN Public School, Jalandhar and MGN Public School, Kapurthala. T-10 Gully Cricket
‘T-10 Gully Cricket- Season 2’ kick started its intra-city matches among four local Jalandhar Gully Cricket teams today. Mahaguru Varindera Chopra and Jalandhar Guru Kulwinder Mahay kicked off the matches. T-10 Gully Cricket is a dedicated multi-city talent hunt-cum-social initiative which provides platform for youngsters to get involved in cricket. The main objective is to explore and create a platform for amateurs thereby providing opportunities for deserving and undiscovered cricketing talents. At least 800 participants enrolled themselves. Photo contest
A photo exhibition and caption contest competition was organised at the Mass Communication and Multi Media department of Hansraj Mahila Maha Vidyalya. In the photo contest, photographs of Ruhi and Manorma of mass media and Balwinder and Firadaus of multi media were declared the best. In the caption contest, Latika and Sonia won the prize. Placement camp
Access Group of Jalandhar held a placement camp at the PCM SD College for Women. Poonam and Rakesh Uppal interviewed 58 students of arts, commerce and computers branches. Various insurance companies selected 32 students of the group. |
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Jalandhar, October 1
Lady’s finger witnessed an increase of Rs 4 per kg. Fresh price of lady’s finger is Rs 22 per kg as compared to Rs 18 per kg last week. But price of tomato has declined from Rs 18 per kg last week to Rs15 per kg this week. 