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Woman injured in Acid attack
Army opens Mall Road following public outcry
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Shoddy Sports College infrastructure
District badminton championship concludes
Four-nation hockey championship postponed
BSNL hosts tennis tourney
Jail inmates take part in Krishanleela
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Woman injured in Acid attack
Jalandhar, August 22 “There were groping eyes all around. People watched me as if they were watching a TV serial. But no one offered me a vehicle for being taken to the nearby Devi Talab Hospital. Thankfully, there was a woman of my age coming out of Nokia showroom there who finally flagged down a rickshaw and took me to the hospital. But the painful ordeal just did not end there. The doctors refused to take me in or even give the necessary first aid. I was instead referred to the Civil Hospital. The staff, however, called the PCR cops who arranged for an ambulance and got me here,” the victim narrated her woes through her nose mask. Levelling allegations against her husband Ashok Kumar of Tanda, she said he was riding pillion on a motorcycle when he committed the crime. “I had no idea of what he was up to. All I knew was that I did not want to have an eye contact with her and I had kept my face down. He just came and splashed acid on me,” she managed to save her face but had burns on her neck, ears, chest, upper arms and upper thighs. Archana’s mother Shashi Bala gave the background, “Our daughter used to have a spat with our son-in-law. We got her back some two and a half years back. She had even filed a divorce case and the judgement is about to come. But intermittently, he had been harassing her mentally over the phone. He just keeps on calling her every now and then. He was pestering her through her two children --- a 15-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son (both with father) --- to come back, which she had been constantly refusing. Unfortunately, he vent his ire this way.” Victim’s father Rajinder Kumar, a resident of Pathankot Chowk here, said her daughter was out for work this morning when the incident occurred. “She had got the job of doing readership survey for a vernacular daily”, he revealed. The victim herself added on, “I wanted to have some peaceful moments in the compound of Devi Talab Mandir towards which I had been heading. My husband had been calling me since morning and had disturbed my mental peace. In fact, he had been calling me, had got the clue that I was near this point and tracked me down with bad intention.” Dr Satinder Jit Singh Bajaj, general surgeon, Civil Hospital, said Archana had 28 per cent burns. “She is stable but we will keep a watch on her for the next 72 hours, ” he observed. Meanwhile, the police has registered a case against her husband under Section 307 of the IPC. The accused is still at large. Painful story
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Army opens Mall Road following public outcry
Opening of the road has brought much relief to the residents of cantonment and in villages like Sansarpur, Dhina, Sofi Pind and Khusropur situated on the periphery of cantonment. In the public notice, the Army said since key military installations were situated on the Mall Road, it had to be closed. Though the Army had sought objections and suggestions from the residents but the issue was not settled. The residents had taken to streets and had also filed a PIL in the Punjab and Haryana High Court against the Army closing the road for public. The cantonment residents maintained that although the Army cited security factor as one of the major reasons for the closure but it was actually meant to stop civilians from roaming there. |
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Shoddy Sports College infrastructure
Jalandhar, August 22 While the existing hostel of the college was abandoned around 10 years ago after it was declared ‘unsafe’ by the PWD, the players are now staying in a single lane of dingy rooms on an extreme side of the Gymnastic Hall of the college for the past three years. Surprisingly, some of the players kept on staying in the ‘unsafe’ hostel building till last year as there was no designated hostel for them. The condition of the hostel is so appalling, that right from its entrance all that meets the eye is a narrow shabby corridor with litter strewn everywhere, filthy washrooms, leaking roofs, no proper electricity connection, dingy rooms without any ventilation and stench emanating from every nook and corner. So much so, that it must have been months since the hostel premises would have been cleaned properly. At present 30 budding players (19 to 22 years age group) pursuing gymnastics, volleyball and athletics from across the state are staying in the hostel. And almost all of them come from very humble backgrounds. “There is no option and moreover, we cannot afford costly education in private colleges of the state. It has been years since we have been putting up in such poor conditions,” said another student. The players also added that recently they had a tough time during continuous rains. All the students were forced to stay awake as the roof kept leaking. “We ended up keeping buckets and mugs and changing directions of our beds throughout the night,” highlighted another student. As if this was not enough, the sports college has no separate mess for its hostelers. This despite the fact, that towards the end of this hostel, there is an abandoned kitchen which is lying unused since ages. “We are availing the services of Government Sports School Hostel which provides us good food,” they quipped. Kundi Connection
In the absence of any proper legal electricity connection, players are forced to use ‘kundi connections’. Even the electricity wires hang loosely at almost every part of this single lane dingy hostel. “What can we do? It is peak summers and one cannot manage without electricity. We are forced to use kundi connection,” remarked a
student. About the college
Government Arts and Sports College, Jalandhar, the only institution of its kind in Asia, was founded in 1961 as State College of Sports with the initiative of then Chief Minister Pratap Singh Kairon. This institution was established with the objective to churn out the best
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Women up in arms against price rise
Jalandhar, August 22 They also handed over a memorandum of demands to Deputy Commissioner Priyank Bharti to be forwarded to the Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. The women also raised slogans against the alleged double standards adopted by the government and said on the one hand they extend their support to Anna Hazare for the Jan Lokpal Bill over the issue of corruption but on the other hand it has failed to work for the welfare for the poor. Jasbir Jassi, a representative of the Manch said, “It has become difficult for the poor to survive as the prices of essential commodities like flour, oil, sugar, kerosene and vegetables have gone sky high. Even the Atta-Dal scheme and other welfare schemes launched by the state government have proved to be hollow.” The members also alleged that the state government tries to stop them if they try to raise their voice against injustice. “There have been instances when various union members have even been lathicharged for
trying to highlight the failure of the state government but all they get in return is assurances. Despite such tactics adopted by the government, we will continue our struggle,” she added. |
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District badminton championship concludes
Jalandhar, August 22 Winners in the various categories of the tournament would now take part in the upcoming Junior State Badminton Championship (U-17 and U-19 boys and girls) at Mukandpur (Nawanshahr), Senior Men and Women Badminton Championship (U-15 and 18) at Club Cabanna, Kapurthala, and Sub Junior Badminton Championship (U-10, 13, 15) to be organised at Sangrur in October. Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Priyank Bharti was the chief guest and awarded the winners. Results: Boy’s Singles U-10: Namanvir Singh beat Jivesh Khanna (21-16, 21-16) Boy’s Doubles U-10: Namanvir Singh beat Jivesh Khanna beat Saomin and Gourish (21-11, 21-12) Boy’s Singles U-13: Gultaz Singh beat Guradesh Singh (21-14, 21-10) Boy’s Double U-13: Gultaz Singh and Manmohitpreet beat Anuj and Guradesh (21-12, 21-18) Boy’s Singles U-15: Anurag Tangri beat Karanvir Singh (21-12, 21-19) Boy’s Doubles U-15: Anurag and Panchampreet beat Karnvir and Jasraj Bhatia (21-14, 21-14) Boy’s Singles U-17: Gurneet Singh beat Vansh Murad Kalia (21-12, 12-21, 21-10). Boy’s Doubles U-17: Gurneet Singh and Vansh Murad beat Anurag and Panchampreet (21-17, 21-11) Boy’s Singles U-19: Aditya Chopra beat Sagar Sachdeva (21-14, 21-16). Boy’s Doubles U-19: Aditya Chopra and Ankush beat Gurneet Singh and Ashvin (21-13, 21-12) Men’s Singles: Love Kumar beat Abhinav Manota (17-21, 21-16, 21-15). Men’s Doubles: Love Kumar and Bhuvan Seth beat Neeraj and Abhinav Manotia (21-15, 21-13) Girl’s Singles U-10: Lavanya Bahri beat Annansha Aggarwal (21-11, 21-8) Girl’s Doubles U-10: Annansia and Lavanya Bahri beat Ria Kundra and Kudrat (21-8, 21-11). Girl’s Singles U-13: Gurpriya Pasricha beat Anika Bublani (19-21, 21-19, 21-11). Girl’s Doubles U-13: Aanika Bublani and Lavanya Bahri beat Maulika Rajput and Gurpriya (25-23, 21-8) Girl’s Singles U-15: Jasmine Kaur beat Ishita Bahri (16-21, 22-20, 21-17). Girl’s Doubles U-15: Ishita Bahri and Jasmine Kaur beat Dapasha and Tushti (21-15, 21-13). Girl’s Singles U-17: Sumedha Aggarwal beat Ishita Bahri (21-14, 21-14). Girl’s Doubles U-17: Ishita Bahri and Sumedha Aggarwal beat Jasmine Kaur and Ivana Saini (21-7, 21-9). Girl’s Singles U-19: Kiranpreet Kaur beat Sumedha Aggarwal (18-21, 21-17, 21-19). Women’s Singles: Shahnaz Khan beat Ritu Vinayak (21-15, 21-18). Women’s Doubles: Jaspreet and Shahnaz beat Rupinder Kaur and Neetu (25-23, 21-11, 26-24). Men’s Singles 35 plus: Lokesh Sachdeva beat Vipin Kumar (21-7, 21-13). Men’s Doubles 35 plus: Lokesh Sachdeva and Tajinder Singh beat Deepak and Manish Chopra (21-11, 21-19). Men’s Dingles 40 plus: Davinder Kumar beat Rajiv Handa (21-14, 21-14). Men’s Doubles 40 plus: Dheeraj Sharma and Rakesh Chopra beat Hitinder and Rattan Sharma (12-21, 21-14, 21-15). Men’s Singles 45 plus: Gurjit Singh beat Sandeep Jindal (21-11, 21-11). Men’s Singles 50 plus: Narinder Sharma beat Gurcharan Kochher (18-21, 21-19, 21-11). Men’s Singles 55 plus: Ramesh Dhaul beat S.P. Thakur (21-13, 21-15). Men’s Doubles 55 plus: Ramesh Dhaul and SP Thakur beat Narinder and G Kochher (18-21, 21-14, 24-22). |
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Four-nation hockey championship postponed
Jalandhar, August 22 The Rs 1-crore prize money tournament was scheduled to be held from September 22 to October 5. This despite the fact that the sports department had recently declared that decks had been cleared for the tournament and that it would be held in September. Leading international hockey teams Argentina, Pakistan and India had already given their consent for the tournament. However, last-minute refusal of the New Zealand Hockey team owing to their busy schedule brought the entire show to a halt. In Jalandhar, this tournament was scheduled to be held at Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium, Burlton Park, which had received a major fillip in 2009, because of this mega international tournament. Amritsar, Mohali and Bathinda were scheduled to host other games for the tournament. Director Sports, Punjab, Pargat Singh said, “Yes the tournament has been postponed as the New Zealand team has pulled out of the event. We had done all the preparations for this tournament, when it had to be called off.” He said we have written to the three guest teams once again and seek their consent. “As this is an international level tournament we want that best teams of the world should take part. We are now planning fresh dates for the tournament and have decided to invite either Holland or New Zealand as the fourth team, whichever team agrees to take part,” he added. Sources say the last minute change has affected the morale of the three teams, especially the Pakistan hockey team. The Pakistan team was eagerly looking forward to this international tournament in India and that too in Punjab. Sources said the sports department could have gone ahead with any other international hockey team but as this was an international-level tournament, they wanted to make it a big success. “We didn’t want to invite a weak team for this tournament. Hockey lovers will get to see the best action ever once the tournament gets underway,” he said. |
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BSNL hosts tennis tourney
Jalandhar, August 22 Results: Boy’s (U-12)- Gagan beat Mehul Jain (6-2). Boy’s (U-16)- Karan Sabharwal beat Shubam Sahni (8-2). Girl’s (U-14)0 Tanika beat Kiran Rajput (6-2). Men’s Single- Tushar Jaitley beat Deepak Thapar (6-3, 6-3 and 10-6). Men’s Doubles- Deepak Thapar and Raman Kumar beat Tushar Jaitley and Jaskaran
Thapar (6-2, 6-2). |
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Support swells for Anna: Hunger strike enters 7th day
Jalandhar, August 22 Youth from various walks of life sat on strike today. Vijay Sampla said "No agitation can achieve success without the active participation of the youth." He said the participants should be prepared for "Jail Bharo Andolan" to be launched from August 30 if the United Progressive (UPA) Government did not take a positive decision in favour of an effective Jan Lokpal Bill. BJP workers under the aegis of Bharat Gaurav Sansthan held a dharna in front of the office of the Municipal Corporation while the members of Punjab Against Corruption held a dharna in front of the DC office today. |
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Jail inmates take part in Krishanleela
Jalandhar, August 22 The jail authorities specially brought singer Anil Raj Sharma for singing religious songs during one and a half hour long special function started at 3 pm. Interestingly, an inmate facing trial under various sections of the NDPS Act, Salim Singh, also sang religious song “Jis Bhajan Mein Krishan Ka Naam Na Ho Us Bhajan Ko Gana Na Chahiye”. All including the jail authorities and inmates appreciated the religious song sung by the undertrial. Assistant Jail Superintendent Balbir Singh said a special langar would be organised for the inmates on Tuesday in view of Janmashtami. Meanwhile, Janmashtami was celebrated with traditional gaiety and religious fervour in the entire city. All temples were beautifully decorated and several jhankis, depicting life of Lord Krishna were put on display. Long queues of devotees were seen outside the temples especially Devi Talab Mandir on Tanda road, Chintpurni Mandir at Bikram Pura locality, Banke Behari Mandir at Valmiki Gate, Luxmi Narayan Mandir near Adarsh Nagar, Krishan Murari Mandir at Gopal Nagar, Geeta Mandir at Model Town, Shiv Shakti Mandir at Bank Enclave New Green Model Town, Sodal Mandir on Sodal road, Kali Mata Mandir at Mitha Bazar and Shiv Mandir at Gur Mandi to
pay obeisance. |
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Jalandhar, August 22
Talking to The Jalandhar Tribune, the inmates of the makeshift hostel said, “Usually on Sundays we clean the hostel and at times even our respective coaches also help us in cleaning the premises. Just recently we spent a lot of time in weeding out wild grass which had grown on the terrace of our hostel. But since there is no upkeep of this hostel, even we have become used to staying here like this.”
Moreover, this makeshift hostel faces the unsafe building of the old hostel, which is nothing short of a haunted house with huge wild growth surrounding it. “As it is rainy season, insects, rats and cats easily come inside our rooms. But, then we are getting free education for peanuts and one can just expect this much,” said a student laughing it off.