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houses near ammo depot to be razed
Ludhiana, June 15 The action follows the recent orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court allowing the depot to stay. The court has ruled that being a strategic defence installation, the depot will not be shifted and all buildings (that came up after 1983) within 1,000 yards of the outer parapet of the ammunition dump will have to be razed. In its public notice, the administration has sought objections from residents of the area. These will be registered with the office of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, SR Kler, tomorrow and the day after. “We have prepared a fresh map of the structures falling within the area. All structures built in the area will have to go. Owners of the structures that came up before 1983 will be compensated for land as well as the structure and those who constructed later will be compensated only for land. Since the number is very big, we will not be able to send notices individually to people,” said Kler. He added that the administration had identified such land owners and houses under the restricted area of Baddowal, Jhande, Gahaur, Barewal Awana, Threeke, Bains, Detwal and Ayali Kalan. The final award of compensation will be issued after studying the objections. Preparations for demolition have already begun. Sources in the administration said the objections would be considered and action would follow later. There are over 400 illegal structures within 1,000 yards of the depot. Besides houses, marriage palaces are dangerously close to the depot. With the fresh notice, several residents in Baddowal, Ayali, Threeke, Detwal and Jhande villages and several colonies, including Green City, Canadian Enclave, Baba Nand Singh Nagar, and portions of Avtar Nagar and Raja Gardens, are having sleepless nights. Most of the structures had come up after 1983 when the depot was notified. Warning boards were also put up on all four sides of the depot, stating that any construction activity was banned in the area as it could prove fatal for humans in case of an exigency. Still, new colonies came up and villages too. A number of marriage palaces, commercial establishments, schools, educational institutes, houses, farmhouses and a number of religious places now stand unauthorised in the area.
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Three fires erupt in city, no one hurt
Ludhiana, June 15 A passerby, Jagjit Singh, noticed smoke coming out of the Sita Ram Namkeen & Bakers shop situated in the locality’s main market at around 6 am. "As my home is situated nearby I immediately called up the fire department. Firemen soon arrived at the scene and doused the flames," he said. The bakery’s owner, Nitin, stated everything in his shop had been reduced to ashes. “We’ve suffered a loss of over Rs 10 lakh due to the fire, which we suspect to have been sparked by an electrical short circuit," he added. Three fire tenders that were pressed into serviced doused the flames in an hour. Another fire broke out at a factory, Dashmesh Weaving & Dying Mills, in Phase VI An employee, Neeraj, stated one of the boilers at the factory was engulfed in flames. "We called up the fire department and as firemen arrived there soon and extinguished the blaze there were no major losses," he added. The third incident occurred near the JK Market in Ghumar Mandi where an electricity meter caught fire at about 4 am. However, no loss of property was reported in
the area. Civic projects obstruct fire tenders’ entry
y Ongoing development projects are restricting the movement of fire brigade vehicles. On Monday, a fire engine was stuck near the Lakkar bridge construction site where a garbage heap caught fire. A fire tender got stranded due to the construction near Bhadaur House. The driver had to return and get to the spot from Chaura Bazaar, wasting precious time. |
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Youth in soup for touting ‘political connections’
Ludhiana, June 15 The incident occurred in on Wednesday afternoon when the youth, identified as Gaurav whom the cops later found out was a drug addict, entered the city’s Civil Hospital and began scolding the paramedical staff for “shoddy work”. Apparently under the influence of narcotic substances, he told some doctors to apply a bandage on his little finger. After this was done he started demanding drugs. In the meantime one of the doctors called up Gosain and narrated the episode. The minister then instructed the civil hospital staff to inform the police. Gaurav’s parents later arrived at the police station and apologized on behalf of their son, pleading with Mohan to let him off with a warning. However, the cops did not budge and the youth’s parents then met Gosain and requested him to get their son released from custody. The minister agreed after hey gave him an undertaking their son would never “indulge in name dropping”. |
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Chemist fails to honour pledge
Ludhiana, June 15 Drug authorities raided Pindi Street, one of the biggest wholesale markets of medicines in the region, late last evening. District drugs inspector Balram Luthra, who led the raiding team, said 1.40 lakh tablets of a habit-forming drug were seized from a godown of Pooja Distributors, located in the market. Stock registers as well as sale and purchase records of the firm were inspected and a few incriminating documents were also seized. The report of the raid had been submitted to the state drug controller, the licensing authority. |
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Youth killed in group clash
Ludhiana, June 15 The victim, identified as Arvinderpal Singh, was rushed to Christian Medical College & Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Confirming the death, division no 7 police station SHO Jaswinder Singh said: "We’re investigating the matter." |
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Ludhiana, June 15 On the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, we peep into the lives of some aged persons living unaccompanied at old-age homes and they share with us the apathy they face. Mahinder Kaur and her husband Joginder Singh, both in their sixties, are living at Nishkam Sewa Ashram for the past two years. Life has lost meaning for them and they are spending days as those come. Back home, they have two sons and a daughter, who are happily married and stay with families. “My husband walks with the help of a walker and is unable to do any work. We were living with our two sons, but one day, they walked out of the house and said they could not rear us anymore. We were left on the crossroads that day,” says Mahinder Kaur. “Left with no other option, we shifted to this old-age home. Our sons never visited us or cared about our whereabouts. Our daughter comes to see us regularly and we also visit her,” she adds, tears rolling down her cheeks. Amrit Sagar Chopra (86), “All my hard-earned money and the property I had was taken by my sons. I lived with my sister’s family for a few years, but ultimately, we both were thrown out,” he sobs. Gurkirpal Singh (name changed), in his seventies, is living in an old-age home at Model Town Extension. Till the time his wife was alive, everything was going well. After her death, things changed for the worse. “When my wife was alive, she used to do all household chores. After her death, my daughters-in-law started taking me as a burden. They used to abuse me for sitting idle and eating at their place. I could not take it and shifted to an old-age home,” he says.
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Cop accused of misbehaviour
Ludhiana, June 15 Association members downed shutters in protest and later submitted a written complaint against the head constable at the Shimlapuri police station. Satinderpal Singh, association president, accused the head constable of calling him names. “When I objected to it, he told me to do whatever I want to. That was really humiliating because he misbehaved with me in front of everyone,” he added. He further alleged that a team of the MC had come to inspect the Gill Road. After MC officials stopped them from parking scooters and motorcycles on the road, they were obeying these orders, he stated. “But today, a customer came for some work and parked his scooter on the road. In the meantime, MC officials, accompanied by cops, reached the spot and started loading the scooter in their vehicle. They just want to harass customers so that we suffer losses,” he alleged. Sub-inspector Jaswant Singh, posted with the MC, clarified that there was some misunderstanding between MC officials and members of the association. “As per high court directions, we have been asked to stop them from running business from Gill Road. Shopkeepers have been allotted land near the bus stand and they will be shifted there soon. The matter was sorted out later,” he said. Inspector Balwinder Singh, SHO of the Shimlapuri police station, said though association members submitted a written complaint, both parties arrived at a compromise later.
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No end to political games within Cong
Ludhiana, June 15 Ashok Bagga, councillor from ward 18, has accused former MLA Surinder Dawar of having met a senior leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal during elections. Four days ago, MC’s Leader of Opposition Sham Sunder Malhotra and former councillor Jasbir Singh Chadha had accused Dawar of indulging in anti-party activities. Malhotra had shot off a letter to All-India Congress Committee president Sonia Gandhi, demanding his suspension from the party for six years on disciplinary grounds. This time round, Bagga mentioned in the press note that the former MLA had stayed confined to his house ever since he lost the election in 2007. “When elections are near, he has started interfering in our wards. When Capt Amarinder Singh used to come for his hearings at a local court here, the former MLA used to stop us from going there,” alleged Bagga. “And now, when Capt Amarinder Singh has become Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president, the former MLA is organising functions to honour him. He had met a senior Akali leader during the last assembly elections,” Bagga further alleged. Dawar had earlier termed the allegations baseless. “Whenever people hear these, they feel like laughing. I do not know why they are raising such issues now,” he said.
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Six child labourers freed
Jagraon, June 15 In a major embarrassment for the police, one of the children who were released was working at the canteen of the Ludhiana (rural) police lines here. During the raid at Jagraon, the raiding team found two children engaged in labour at the Balaji sweet shop and the canteen of the police lines. The officials called their parents to the spot and handed the children over to them after the completion of the formalities. The parents were instructed not to force children to work again. The raiding team registered the statements of the shop owner and the canteen contractor and initiated action against them. The team from the District Labour Commission freed four children at Raikot. Three were sent for medical examination to ascertain their age while one was handed over to his parents. They were warned not to let their child work as a child labourer. Rani, mother of one of the children, Kalu, told the officials that she was suffering from tuberculosis and her family’s financial condition had forced her to send him to work. The team was led by Ludhiana Assistant Labour Commissioner Satnam Singh. He said action would be taken against all those engaging children as labourers. He stated that the common reason behind most of these children going to work was the financial condition of their families.
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Blood donors to be screened
Mandi Ahmedgarh, June 15 Intensive investigations and diagnostic tests on blood samples of donors will save carriers of hazardous pathogens and provide safe blood to recipients. Examination of blood samples taken during various camps has prolonged the lives of many through early detection and treatment of otherwise unmanageable diseases. HIV and hepatitis viruses are among the other pathogens detected in the blood of donors apparently healthy. It has been decided to lay more emphasis on the screening of blood of donors for pathogens of dreaded diseases like AIDS, hepatitis-B and hepatitis-C. Activists of the Social Welfare Organisation, the Rotary Club, Kalgidhar Federation and the Shree Ram Mandir Committee have vowed to continue their efforts. They say a large number of donors have turned out to be carriers of pathogens of fatal diseases and chance detection has facilitated timely treatment. Suspecting infection in blood, analysts at diagnostic laboratories of a hospital in Ludhiana have recalled at least 40 donors for re-sampling and intensive examination. Of the 30 to report for fresh samples, at least 20 have been found to be suffering from hepatitis-B and hepatitis-C, with one of them testing positive for HIV. No woman donor has tested positive. Though the organisation has offered to sponsor the treatment, families have decided to undertake it on their own. Taking cognisance of a substantial prevalence of dreaded viruses, activists of these organisations have decided to focus on diagnostic tests of the blood donated.
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World Blood Donors Day observed
Ludhiana, June 15 Inaugurating the programme, managing director Jugdiep Singh emphasised on the need for safe blood transfusion and appreciated the contribution of voluntary blood donors. Repeat voluntary blood donors were honoured. A big banner was put up at the blood bank, where blood donors wrote their messages. Dr Hitish Narang, senior consultant, transfusion medicine, said regular blood supply to blood banks was essential to meet the emergency requirement of blood at any point of time. Meanwhile, the Punjab Medical Representative Association convened a meeting at the Punjabi Bhawan to commemorate the World Blood Donors Day here yesterday. Association president Rajesh Kaul and secretary Anurag Singh explained the significance of the occasion. They said a blood donation camp would be organised at Jagraon next month.
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Court vacation from today
Ludhiana, June 15 Additional Sessions Judge Sunil Arora will act as in charge, Sessions Judge. He and Additional Sessions Judge Darbari Lal will entertain urgent criminal and civil work pertaining to the sessions court. Civil Judge senior division) JPS Wehniwal and Additional Civil Judge (senior division) Lukhvinder Kaur will attend to urgent civil work pertaining to lower courts.
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Summer camp
Ludhiana: Summer camp at Guru Nanak International Senior Secondary Public School concluded here on Wednesday. School Principal Gurmant Kaur Gill said these creative activities enabled the children to make best use of their time. They learnt the value of teamwork and it helped them to improve their communication and social skills both with peers and adults. Further, the principal emphasised that the summer camp was instrumental in providing an atmosphere, where the children developed their confidence, social skills and team spirit. The summer camp was organised by Madhu Trikha who trained the students in various spheres like skating, spoken English, personality development, yoga, dance (folk and cinematic) drawing, art and craft. About 85 students of classes LKG to VIII participated in the camp. Children enjoyed the 15 days camp with great enthusiasm.
Guru Nanak school
Students of Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School, Doraha, have excelled in Class X results of the Punjab School Education Board Examination. Harjot Kaur has bagged the seventh position in the district and 55th position in the state by securing 93.9 per cent. Out of 74 students, 71 students passed in the first division and three students passed in the second division. Thirty-five students scored more than 80 per cent. Roop Brar, president of the management board, congratulated principal DP Thakur, staff and the meritorious student for their hard work. Everest Public School
The students of Everest Public Senior Secondary School, Moti Nagar, have shown a good result in the Class X examination. Himani Arora, securing 90 per cent, stood first in the institution. Ishpreet Kaur, securing 89.9 per cent, and Nancy, securing 88.5 per cent, stood second and third, respectively. On this occasion, director of the school Rajinder Sharma congratulated the parents, students and staff members. Debate
DORAHA: A debate competition was conducted at Guru Nanak Model Senior Secondary School on Wednesday. The topics for the debate were “Cell phone should be allowed in schools”, “Television is a bad influence”, “Homework should be banned” and “Fast food restaurants do more harm than good”. Harmandeep Kaur of Class XI (medical stream) secured the first position, Pritika of Class XII (non-medical) stood second and third position was bagged by Ranjot Dhami of Class XI (medical). The principal felicitated the winners and appreciated the students for their confidence. Camp ends
Summer Camp 2011 concluded at Sri Guru Harkrishan Public School, Doraha, with great pomp and show on Wednesday. School director Jaspreet Kaur was present on the occasion as the chief guest. Giddha, bhangra and other dances were presented. The camp started on May 30. Children were taken to picnic. Pool party was organised. Folk songs, art and craft were also taught. Principal Manjushaw Vinayak lauded the efforts of the teachers and parents for their support in making the summer camp a success.
— Tribune Reporters
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No arrest made in assault case
Sahnewal, June 15 Snehpreet Kaur, district president, Human Rights Protection Mission, rued that: “We are fighting for the cause of the elderly woman, Gurmail Kaur, who was not only insulted by one Chaman Lal of Nandpur, but also assaulted in a tormenting way. I have personally made several rounds of the police station, but nobody is ready to listen to me.” She alleged that the police was siding with the accused despite the fact that he had already three cases registered against him and was presently out on bail. “We had to visit the police station time and again till the case was finally registered against the accused under Sections 323 and 34 of the IPC and the SC/ST Act, but this is not enough. We shall not sit quiet until the accused is arrested and given the punishment which he deserves,” said Nirpal Singh, the grandson of the victim. “The incident occurred on June 8 and it was only on the evening of June 11 that the police registered a case against the accused. We were under pressure by the other party all these days not to get the case registered,” he added. Gurmail Kaur (75), the widow of Bachan Singh of Nandpur village, complained to the police that Chaman Lal of the same village not only used abusive words for her, but also beat her up with wooden sticks. “He kept on beating me till I fell down unconscious. I had to be admitted at the Civil Hospital, Sahnewal, in an injured condition. I stayed in the hospital for four days, but still I am in no position to move,” she cried. ACP Balraj Singh Gill, who is the investigating officer in the case, said: “There is some legal hitch involved in the case. Moreover, the arrests are based on evidences and we can’t arrest a person without any rhyme or reason, bending before the undue pressure of any organisation or union.”
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Workshop at Sutlej Club
The modelling workshop was being conducted by Palvi, Gurdeep, Tajinder, Anshul and Himanshu, who had been trained by fashion choreographer Kaushik Ghosh. There were more than 40 students participating in the workshop. Apart from the modelling workshop, the PIFT was also conducting the design workshop in which special classes were being undertaken for accessory and jewellery making, fashion illustration and fabric painting. Fashion show by NIFT today
The graduating students of Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT) today showcased their creative talent through -“Anukama 11” -- annual design collection show. The show is a platform for the students to unveil their best creations. The show would be held at Guru Nanak Dev Bhawan. Local government, Industries and Commerce Minister, Punjab, Tikshan Sood would be the chief guest. The show will be anchored by radio jockey Rahul Makin. Over 28 male and female models would walk the ramp displaying students’ creations.
— TNS
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City girl Sanjana selected for ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Lil Champs’
Ludhiana, June 15 Her parents run a ‘jagran’ group and Sanjana has been doing ‘jagran’ since she was 4. Her mother is also a ‘jagran’ singer. Sanjana also has few audio cassettes to her credit. Last year she was declared the winner of “Voice of Himalaya”, held at Manali. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, Sanjana is now settled in Ludhiana at Shimlapuri along with her mother Indu and father Balwinder. “Sanjana has been singing at ‘jagrans’ in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi. Initially she used to travel every day for 10 hours from a remote village to towns and sing ‘jagrans’ in temples to earn a livelihood. At present Sanjana is studying at local Krishna Convent School and maintaining a balance between her studies and singing,” adds her father Balwinder. With dreams in her eyes she aims to win the contest and become a successful playback singer. “Our daughter has been struggling since childhood and now we want all her dreams to come true. I am hopeful that Sanjaana will sail through this contest safely,” says her father.
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For this designer, creativity flows from every aspect of life
Ludhiana, June 15 She has even received encouragement and a personal acknowledgement from the royal family of the United Kingdom for her collection “No Class” for highlighting the issue of poverty in an unconventional manner. Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall appreciated her fashion line. Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor would be wearing an outfit from Sabah Khan’s collection “Tuk Tuk” for her appearance at a prestigious event. Khan was in the city at the INIFD to showcase her “Tuk Tuk” collection to the students. Her rustic, down-to-earth line quaintly titled “Tuk Tuk”, which is also another word for auto-rickshaw, is a unique collection as a popular public transport inspired this designer. This former INIFD student showcased her collection “No Class” at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2010, which truly reflected the spirit of Dharavi -- the largest slum in Asia. Commenting on her inspiration she said, “As I travelled daily, the pastel uniforms of the drivers, the bright coloured insides of the rickshaw walls, the typical curve of the vehicle made a creative impression on my mind. I strongly believe that fashion comes out of the most unpredictable places and perceive fashion as depiction of various aspects of life as they unfold. I am quite observant about things around me and love bringing creativity in it giving it a meaning and shape. All my designs are quite contemporary and go with people from all walks of life.”
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Four-year-old girl has narrow escape
Ludhiana, June 15 The girl’s father, Mukesh, a migrant labourer working as pressman, claimed, “The man perhaps wanted to rape her. Fortunately she woke up from sleep and started crying. The man perhaps got panicky and fled after throwing her in a vacant plot.” The incident came to light here this morning when Mukesh created panic and claimed that his daughter was abducted, raped and dumped near a plot. Residents rushed the girl to the Civil Hospital, where paramedics stated that rape was not committed, though she sustained some bruises on the hand and legs. Narrating the incident, Mukesh said he, along with his wife and children, was sleeping outside his house. “I woke up on hearing the cries of my daughter. I was shocked on finding her missing from bed. I tracked the cries and spotted her lying in a plot,” he said. “In the morning, I took her to hospital. Fortunately everything is fine,” he added. The investigations were on.
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They need choppers to get home!
“They expect us to use a helicopter to get to our houses?” said Kirpal Singh Aujla, a resident. Residents said the enclave had been approved by PUDA and they already had all the basic amenities such as sewerage, water supply and roads. Residents said the contractor’s workers not only dug up the roads in a haphazard manner, but also damaged telephone cables and streetlights. The contractor, Harjinderpal Singh admitted that the workers had “mismanaged” things and that the problem would be sorted out soon. He said the labourers had not taken into account the problems being faced by the residents. “They dug up almost all roads, which led to resentment among residents. I regret that such an incident took place and will ensure that in future, residents are not harassed due to the project,” he said.
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Denied new power connections, industry gets jittery
Ludhiana, June 15 Thousands of applications for new industrial connections and extended load are pending with Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). Inadequate instruments and space constraints are preventing the PSPCL from giving new connections to the industry. This is evident in Sahnewal, Janta Nagar and the Kakowal road. Ramesh Gupta, a resident of Janta Nagar, said, “I have been making rounds of this department for getting new power connection but to no avail. I was told that nearly 400 applications are pending in the area. I was planning to start a new venture, but now only god knows when will that happen.” Kuljinder Singh, a resident of Sahnewal, who had also applied for power connection, said, “All other formalities have been completed, but I have failed to start my unit. My future is now in the hands of PSPCL. I cannot start work till I get power connection.” Deputy Chief Engineer (East) SK Gupta said a few units were yet to get power connections due to space constraints and inadequate material. “No doubt, applications for industrial connection and extended load are pending with the department, but we are trying to finish the work at the earliest,” he added.
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Fashion designing course for cops’ kin
Ludhiana, June 15 Following an initiative of Jas Gill, wife of PS Gill, Director-General of Police, wives of men in khaki will venture into the fields of fashion designing, grooming and computer-aided designing. She inaugurated the first such centre, set up here in collaboration with the Sportking Institute of Fashion Technology and hair stylist Habib’s. After inaugurating the police employees welfare centre at the police lines here, Jas Gill pointed out that keeping in view the arduous nature of duties of police personnel, it was imperative to initiate some welfare measures for their wives and wards, which could enhance their income, besides providing them professional education.
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Ayali dares rivals on development
Ludhiana, June 15 Reacting to allegations levelled by Congress legislator Jasbir Singh Khangura recently, Ayali argued that the public was concerned with the availability of amenities and not slogans by politicians. Appreciating the cooperation received from office-bearers of certain social and constitutional organisations, Ayali said surveys had revealed that grants worth Rs 35 lakh were required for the overall development of the area. At least 50 villages in the constituency had received grants worth Rs 15 crore for water supply and sewerage, he added.
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Cancer relief fund: Health minister oblivious of facts
Ludhiana, June 15 However, Health and Family Welfare Minister of Punjab Satpal Gosain, who is oblivious of rules of this scheme, says, “The health department has decided to give Rs 1.50 lakh to all cancer patients irrespective of their economic status.” Talking to The Tribune, he said, “Each patient will be given Rs 1.50 lakh through the hospital where he or she is being treated. For this, the patient will have to fill a form available at the Chief Medical Officer’s office or with senior medical officers of the health department.” The Chief Medical Officer will handover the filled form of the patient to the Deputy Commissioner of the district concerned. The Deputy Commissioner, on his behalf, will send it to the principal secretary, health department or the health minister. Once recommended, the health department will directly send the cheque for Rs 1.50 lakh to the hospital where the patient is being treated. While officials of the health department revealed that the grant was only meant for below poverty line or Scheduled Caste patients. A senior official said, “ The patients who get cost of their treatment reimbursed from the government or those have got their medical insurance done and pension holders will not be covered under this scheme.” The state has at least 6,000 cancer patients.
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One arrested with 500-gm opium
Jagraon, June 15 The police had received secret information that Harwinder was carrying a large quantity of opium and was going to supply it to a customer at Jagraon. Following this, a police team lead by sub-inspector Rawinder Singh set up a ‘naka’ near Kamalpura village on the Jagraon-Raikot road. According to the police, the accused was arrested while he was coming from the Raikot side to deliver the consignment. “On seeing the police, he tried to escape, but we chased and nabbed him at a distance.” “When searched, 500 grams of opium was found tied to his body,” said Rawinder. During initial interrogation, Harwinder admitted that he had brought the opium from Rajasthan for sale. The police registered a case under the NDPS Act. He was presented in a local court, which sent him to one-day remand.
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Auto driver found dead, father alleges foul play
Ludhiana, June 15 The death of 25-year-old man, whose body was found lying in an auto- rickshaw near Manju Cinema today, took a dramatic turn after parents of the youth alleging that their son was poisoned to death. The victim identified as Lakhwinder Singh, a resident of Ekta Colony on the Rahon Road, was found dead in his auto-rickshaw today morning. A passerby spotted the man lying motionless in an auto-rickshaw and informed the police about it. The police took the body in its possession and kept it in the local civil hospital. Later, the police contacted the family members of the victim. The case took a dramatic turn after Jaimal Singh, father of the victim, levelled allegations on Gurnam Singh, a resident of the Rahon road, allegedly murdering his son. He claimed that his son was a key witness in the murder case of a woman took place two months ago. “Gurnam was trying to influence my son and wanted him to turn hostile. But, my son refused to budge. Yesterday, he went to work and did not return home. He mobile was also not working. We sensed foul play and started searching for him. I was informed about my son’s death in the morning,” Jaimal Singh said. Surinder Mohan, SHO, Division No 5, said a case had been registered under Section 302 of the IPC against Gurnam Singh. The post-mortem examination of the victim was conducted. Viscera will be sent for chemical examination, the SHO added. The victim was a school dropout and unmarried.
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Mystery shrouds girl’s death
Ludhiana, June 15 The victim has been identified as Charanpreet Kaur. According to Rajwant Singh, in charge Daba Chowki, the girl’s condition deteriorated after she consumed some wrong medicine. She was rushed to a private hospital where she died. The police has launched an inquest proceeding under Section 174 of the Cr.PC.
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Man convicted in cheque bounce case
Ludhiana, June 15 The accused was sentenced to imprisonment for six months. A fine of Rs 2,000 was also imposed on him. The orders came on a complaint by Kapil Dev Chug, owner of M/s Vishal Handloom, Bag wali gali here. The complainant had submitted that the accused purchased ladies suits and handloom clothes. He issued a cheque for Rs 38,300, which was
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Jalandhar eves, LBA lads retain titles
Ludhiana, June 15 The last match in the semi-final league in the girls’ group played between the last year’s winners Jalandhar and Ludhiana turned out to be a keenly contested affair. The former managed to scrape past by a whisker (60-59) to retain the title for the second consecutive year. LBA ascored an authentic 66-34 victory over Ludhiana district to win the title for the fifth consecutive year. The reigning champions gained an early lead and managed to hang on to it until the long whistle to prove their supremacy. Rajdeep Singh Gill, former DGP, Punjab, and the president, Basketball Federation of India, distributed the prizes. Ishwar Singh, Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, Yurinder Singh Hayer, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ludhiana, and senior vice-president of the Punjab Basketball Association, along with its general secretary Teja Singh Dhaliwal and Arjuna awardee Sajjan Singh Cheema were among others present during the prize distribution function.
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Apinder, Balraj re-elected
Our Sports Reporter
Ludhiana, June 15 They were elected during the general body meeting of the association held in Ludhiana on Monday. Office-bearers of all affiliated district swimming associations attended the meeting. Raj Kumar, general secretary, Punjab Volleyball Association, represented the Punjab Olympics Association, as observer while Raj Kumar Gupta was present there on behalf of the Swimming Federation of India. The meeting resolved to create funds to honour swimmers who brought laurels to the state during the national and international meets. A six-member committee was also constituted to select such swimmers in different age categories. The names of the new team of office-bearers of the association are: chief patron-Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa; patrons-Manish Tewari, Sarvjit Singh, Raminder Singh and HS Bains; chairman-Dr RS Parmar; president-Aprinder Singh Grewal; senior vice-president-Dr Karamjit Singh and vice-presidents-Surinder Pal Singh Sooch, Sushil Kohli; MS Sidhu, Sandeep Sikka, Dr HS Dhaliwal and Amarjit Singh. Honorary general secretary-- Balraj Sharma; secretaries-Harpal Singh Kanwar, Gurbhagat Singh Sandhu, Satnam Singh, Gurlal Singh Riar and Harish Kalia; joint secretaries-Rajinder Kumar Sharma and Ajay Sharma; treasurer-Surjit Singh Sandhu and members of the executive committee-Amarjit Singh Ghai, Paramjit Singh, William Jeji, Tarlochan Singh, Sahil Raj, Sunil Kumar and Vikas Bhatia.
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Pinnacle Institute of Fashion Technology (PIFT) had organised an exclusive modelling, grooming and design workshop at the Sutlej Club in its ongoing summer camp. There would be an exclusive fashion show by the participating students and the garments would be showcased by the PIFT students.
Ludhiana, June 15
The sewerage was being laid from Barewal village, connecting it to the main sewerage line near the Ferozepur Road. The project has been going on for the last several days.