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Councillor’s restaurant caught stealing power, fined Rs 4 lakh
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Farmer shot at in land grab bid
New parking places for tourist buses
Tributes paid to labour leader
National conference on changing management paradigms
Free books for needy students
No kidding
Ward 39
Holy city charms Pak Rangers team
Young World
2 women arrested with 325 gm gold
Durgiana Committee passes Rs 10.19-cr budget
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GMC land is minister’s private playground
P.K. Jaiswar Tribune News Service
Amritsar, April 2 This influential one is none other than a minister in the state government who has allegedly made a public property a private playground for his kin. Residing adjoining the Government Medical College (GMC), the kin of Gulzar Singh Ranike, Animal Husbandry Minister, has encroached the prime land by putting up a net encircling a large chunk of the college land and made a volleyball ground for personal use. The Medical Students Association had also wrote to the Principal of the college that certain outsiders have encroached upon a large chunk of college land, but nothing was done to prevent this for the obvious reasons. “They are spoiling the glory of the college. We gave a representation to the college authorities, but they apparently have turned a blind eye to this illegal act,” said a college student. Interestingly, the minister has also constructed a gate opening from his residence to Medical College premises. Earlier the place, which is just close boys hostel, had become a garbage dump as the residents of the adjoining areas and shopkeepers used to dump filth and garbage there. An NGO ,with the help of civic authorities, got the area cleaned for the students and plantation. “After taking up the issue with the Principal of the college, we took the help of the Municipal Corporation, which provided us with the requisite machinery to clean the area,” said a member of the NGO. Principal of the medical college Dr S.S. Shergill said the matter was brought to his notice and he had asked Dr R.S. Sidhu, Superintendent of the hostel, to file a report in this regard. “We are awaiting the final report after which suitable action would be initiated,” said Dr Shergill.
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Councillor’s restaurant caught stealing power, fined Rs 4 lakh
Tarn Taran, April 2 Kulwinder Singh, XEN of the Enforcement No 4, and Rampal, Inspector of the Anti Power Theft, Verka, jointly led the team. The team member said on checking the restaurant meter was found to going slow by 88.15 per cent which meant the customer had been paying only 11.85 per cent against the power being consumed at the restaurant. The PSEB officials said it was the highest rate of power theft in the state. The officials said Sewa Singh, a local shopkeeper at Mohalla Guru Ka Khuh, gave them the information on power theft. Sewa Singh is the key man in the town who knows how to slow down the meter speed. He also gave some more information of the meters which he
had tampered. One more case of power theft was detected by the team. It is said that there were many more consumers had tampered their meters causing loss of crores of rupees to the PSEB. A case of power theft under section 135 has been registered in this regard at Anti-Power Theft (PSEB), Verka. |
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Farmer shot at in land grab bid
Amritsar, April 2 The supporters of the injured farmer also accused the doctors of Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, where he was admitted to, of negligence. His father Jarnail Singh complained that even after a lapse of over 28 hours, his son was not attended upon by the doctors of the hospital. “It was all because of political pressure on the doctors. They did not remove the bullet from my son’s leg till they were pressurised by the media,” he alleged. The doctors, however, denied any such claim
saying the injured was taken care of. Dr Satnam Singh Ajnala, state president of Jamhoori Kissan Sabha said neither the police nor hospital staff cooperated with them. “The police reached the spot quite late, thereby enabling the attackers to flee. Later, the hospital staff was adamant on attending the patient only on the condition that we withdraw the case filed in the Tarsika police station”, he said. Protesting against the attitude of the authorities, the villagers staged a march at Jabbowal village and demanded the arrest
of culprits. The protest march was dispersed only after the SHO of police station assured the villagers of action against the culprits. The activists of Jamhoori Kissan Sabha claimed the attackers have the support of a former cabinet
minister belonging to the ruling party. “We would not let them grab our lands in such an illegal manner. If the police fails to nab the culprits within one week, we would be compelled to intensify our agitation,” he said. Dr RPS Boparai, Medical Superintendent, GND Hospital, said the bullet had not been removed from his leg because of legal hurdles on the part of the Forensic Department. There are two
types of X-rays to be done in such cases --- one for medical purpose and another one for medical legal report
(MLR). From our side, X-ray has been done and we are double sure that the place where this bullet has been stuck would not be damaging for the injured. Rather, if we remove it, this would spoil his MLR. The delay is on the part of forensic wing and we would pull them for inordinate delay on
their part. Otherwise, the patient is being taken care of very well and is out of danger. He has been administered required treatment and there was no political pressure as being alleged. |
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New parking places for tourist buses
Amritsar, April 2 Deputy Commissioner K.S. Pannu said all state carrier buses, which shuttled between Amritsar and Chandigarh, had been directed to ply from the bus stand, while tourists buses were given two spaces for parking at the Gumtala road and Transport Nagar. He said so far no fee
was being charged from the tourist buses and added that the lands belong to the Improvement Trust and its officials would be in a better position to evolve the future course of action. Apart from tourist buses, the administration has decided to park all trucks arriving in the city at Transport Nagar. In order to provide space, various agencies of the administration, including the Municipal Corporation and police, jointly carried out an anti-encroachment drive and removed illegal shanties and junk dealer shops from the area. Illegal parking of buses, majority of them air-conditioned and video coaches catering to high-end customers, by private transporters at old vegetable market outside Gandhi Gate, popularly known as Hall Gate, and outside railway station has aggravated the traffic chaos in the city. |
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Tributes paid to labour leader
Tarn Taran, April 2 Khet Mazdoor Sabha state president Bhup Chand and Vijay Mishra of the CPM were among those who spoke on the occasion. The speakers warned the Central and state governments not to pursue anti-people and pro-imperialism policies. In a resolution they demanded a relief of Rs 10 lakh for the family and a government job for the kin of Kashmir Singh. |
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National conference on changing management paradigms
Amritsar, April 2 More than 50 papers dealing with analysis and tools of change were read out at the conference in which delegates from all over India participated. G.R. Sufi, Chief Commissioner, Income Tax, Amritsar, was the chief guest, while Dr Rohit Sharma, Director, Income Tax, and Jatinder Jain, Chairman, CII, Amritsar Zone, were the guests of honour. |
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Free books for needy students
Amritsar, April 2 He expected that the step would also help in improving the education standards in Punjab. He said ensuring primary education to the children would help fight child labour and drug abuse. —
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No kidding
Smoking has always been hazardous to health but now it has emerged that passive smoking has a devastating effect on kids, claimed a study.
Funded by Cancer Research UK and carried out by the UK Centre
for Tobacco Control Studies, partly based at Nottingham University, the research found
that children whose parents both smoked were almost nine times as likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke as those in non-smoking families. "Many parents believe that smoking in only one room or when the children have gone to bed will somehow protect the children from exposure. It doesn't," said Prof. John Britton, who has contributed to the study. The research also showed that more than 20,000 chest infections, 120,000 bouts of middle ear disease and 200 cases of meningitis in youngsters are also thought to be linked to the effects
of second-hand smoke both inside and outside the home. The study called for increases in the price of tobacco, measures to tackle tobacco smuggling and illegal trading and investment in media
campaigns targeted at young people. Cigarettes should also be taken off display in shops while packaging should be made generic and standardised, doctors said. Other suggested measures include cutting
down exposure to images of people smoking in the media, with films and television programmes, which show gratuitous smoking classified as adult viewing,
and stiff penalties for those who sell cigarettes to under-age youngsters. "All parents want the
best for their children, yet many are making their kids breathe a toxic fog of tobacco fumes which only damages
their health," said Betty McBride, director of policy and communications at the British Heart Foundation. —
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Ward 39
Amritsar, April 2 The drain had already damaged the nearby Sakatari Bagh, one of the biggest green lungs of the city, situated just opposite Chatiwind Gate. While covering the ganda nullah, the authorities diverted the water through a temporary drain in
the park. Due to overflowing, the filthy water has spilled on to the park and damaged many precious trees and the green belt. Arjun Singh Purba, president of the Nagar Nigam Colony and Himatpura Welfare Association, said two approach roads, one from the adjoining Sakatari Bagh and the other from Gian Ashram School,
Tarn Taran roadside, were crying for immediate attention. He said due to the
covering of nullah, these roads were in a shambles with piles of dust playing havoc with the health
of the people. The streetlight also requires immediate attention, he added. The residents urged the authorities to raise a green belt over the covered nullah. The residents of Ranjhe De Haveli are piqued over the indifferent attitude towards the houses situated here. The inhabitants are facing an acute shortage
of water. When the Amritsar Plus team visited the area, a woman was found accumulating water through temporary joints of water pipes. These joints are just a few feet above the small open drain passing through the area, with the constant threat of water contamination. Absence of proper streetlights is also a cause for worry as a number of petty thefts have been reported in the area. “We had reported the issue of lack of connecting water taps with tubewells in the adjoining Anteryami Colony, besides lack of streetlights, which have been lying defunct for a long time now, but in vain,” said
Ramandeep, a resident. Other areas which fall in the ward include Sher Shah Colony, Jawala Colony, Antaryami Colony, New Antaryami Colony, Kot Mana Singh, Habibpura, Kot Harnam Das Nagar, Kot Karnail Singh. etc. Sakatri Bagh
The Punjab Industrial Development Board (PIDB) was entrusted with the task of landscaping and providing better facilities in the park. The park lost its large fauna and flora due to filthy and toxic drain water which was diverted through the bagh as the work of covering of ganda nullah was in process. The park is a perfect
picture of utter neglect as the authorities failed to initiate any work for its landscaping. Jagtar Singh, a frequent visitor, said the park was completely destroyed. The number of people visiting the bagh had reduced considerably due to foul smell emanating from the temporary drain made because of the diversion of the ganda nullah. It has become a perfect breeding ground for the mosquitoes and insects. He said poor people and migrants residing in nearby areas have started defecating in the park. The boundary wall is destroyed while the wild growth throughout the park, and heaps of garbage dumps, speak volumes of the callous attitude of the officials concerned. Inderbir Singh Bularia, councillor and MLA of the area, could not be contacted even after repeated attempts. MC Commissioner D.P.S. Kharbanda was also not available for comments. |
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Holy city charms Pak Rangers team
Amritsar, April 2 The members paid obeisance at the Golden Temple, appreciating its magnificent heritage structure, excellent history and spiritual ambience. Then they went to Jallianwala Bagh and offered tributes to martyrs. The martyrs’ gallery drew their special attention. “The memorial had been a witness of our shared history,” said Yakub Khan. Khan said both the nations must strive to establish kind, bonhomie and friendly ties with each other. He said looking from this prism the two nations would be able to strike long-standing relations. Before leaving for Pakistan, through the Attari Wagah joint check post on March 31, they also witnessed the Beating the Retreat ceremony while sitting on the Indian side of the gallery. They appreciated the kind of arrangements made by the Indian government for the ceremony. They appreciated Indians, who gather in large numbers on a daily basis, to view the ceremony. |
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6 students of Global Institutes enter Infosys
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, April 2 100 pc result
DAV Public School scored a cent per cent result in eighth standard. All 362 students passed the exams. Academic session
DAV Senior Secondary School kicked off its academic session with Vice-Principal O.D. Prashar exhorting the teachers to update themselves periodically to impart quality education to the students. Orientation programme
G.D. Goenka Public School would hold an orientation programme for its students on April 4. Principal Anupama Sharma said this would be followed by familiarisation programme in which parents and students would be taken on a round of the school and would meet the respective class teachers who would apprise them of the teaching methodology being used in the school and the activities scheduled for the various months. Annual day
Shahid Sikh Missionary College celebrated its annual function by paying homage to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives during Gurdwara Sudhar Lehar to liberate holy Sikh places from the clutches of Mahants. Toppers felicitated
Government Girls Senior Secondary School felicitated its students who topped Class VI, VII, IX and XI. Founder’s day
PBN Senior Secondary School celebrated its founder’s day by holding a religious porgramme in which students and teachers participated. Principal Rajeev Kumaria narrated the contribution of its founder Baij Nath to the society. |
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2 women arrested with 325 gm gold
Amritsar, April 2 The women had arrived from Pakistan by the Samjhauta Express. Sources in the Custom Department disclosed that pieces of gold in different weights like 5 gm and 10 gm were having embossed mark of a Bangalore-based company. On this basis, it was assumed that they might have managed to take away gold to Pakistan for selling it. However, they had to bring it back for not finding suitable customer. 225 gm of gold bars were recovered from Mahboob Bee and 100 gm from Rahatunisa. |
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Durgiana Committee passes Rs 10.19-cr budget
Amritsar, April 2 It expected expenditure worth Rs 4.27 crore out of which Rs 2 crore would be required to install a water treatment plant, Rs 1.80 crore to procure gold, expenditure of Rs 10 lakh on under-construction Shani temple, Rs 10 lakh on its bhog bhandar and Rs 10 lakh for the models
of temple. Arora said Rs 3.12 crore was spent on beautification and development of the temple, Rs 18 lakh for buying land near pond, Rs five lakh for construction of road to ancient Barra Hanuman Mandir last year. |
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One held with fake currency
Third incident in a week Tribune News Service
Amritsar, April 2 Manminder Singh, AIG Counter Intelligence, said he was caught while he was waiting for a party to deliver the consignment near Amritsar railway station. The seized counterfeit currency was of Rs 1,000 denomination. A case under sections 489-A, B, C, 420, 120 B of the IPC has been registered against the accused. He said during preliminary investigations it was found that the consignment was smuggled from Pakistan. The police is trying to locate the area from where the fake currency was smuggled. More arrests would be made soon, he added. This is the third incident of seizure of fake currency within a week. Earlier, the BSF seized Rs 64 lakh of fake currency following an encounter in which two Pakistan-based smugglers were shot dead. In another incident, the police seized fake currency of Rs 34,000 and arrested Jaswant Singh of Manna Mallian Village (Tarn Taran) in this regard. Woman booked for stealing motorcycle
Tarn Taran, April 2 The city police has registered a case under section 379 of the IPC against them. Gian Singh, former sarpanch of Bath village, in his complaint to the police alleged that Gurmit Kaur and an unidentified person stole his motorcycle (PB-46 4623) from his residence here. Malwinder Singh Sidhu, SP (Detective), investigated the matter and found prima facie evidence against them. —
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Amritsar, April 2
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Amritsar, April 2
Smoking has always been hazardous to health but now it has emerged that passive smoking has a devastating effect on kids, claimed a study.
Funded by Cancer Research UK and carried out by the UK Centre
for Tobacco Control Studies, partly based at Nottingham University, the research found
that children whose parents both smoked were almost nine times as likely to be exposed to second-hand smoke as those in non-smoking families.
Amritsar, April 2
