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VIPs drift away from heritage route
The hero we do not know
What makes Bhagat Singh a youth icon?
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In memory of a martyr
Jaswant bolts into finals of India’s best car mechanic contest
Immunisation check post inaugurated on Attari-Wagah border
Two snatching incidents in broad daylight expose police claims
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VIPs drift away from heritage route
Amritsar, September 27
After visiting Thakurdwara Dariana Mal on the heritage route, the participants drifted and took a different road. Hence, they could not visit Chaurasti Attari Chowk, Taksal, Radha Krishan Mandir, Crawling Street, 'Puratan Rasta' (ancient passage) and Akhara Brahm Buta. They directly moved to the Golden Temple Complex, where the walk culminated. The lapse occurred as the official guides appointed to take the tourists on a guided tour of the route of the Heritage Walk could not show the way to the high-profile participants comprising political leaders, civil and administrative officials. The route which Tourism Minister Hira Singh Gabria, MP Navjot Singh Sidhu and others took was dotted with piles of garbage on either side. Though the roads on the route specified for the walk were clean and DDT powder had been sprinkled on either side, loose cables hanging covered the façade of a majority of the buildings and thus blocked the front view. Minutes before the inauguration of the event from Town Hall, supporters of Tourism Minister Hira Singh Gabria and BJP MP Navjot Singh Sidhu were seen jostling for photo-ops at the starting point of the Walk. It prompted Principal Secretary Tourism, Geetika Kalha, to brief the group to follow the path as shown by guides with discipline. Meanwhile, the tourists were missing from the inaugural walk, which mainly witnessed the participation of political leaders, their supporters and officials. However, tourists visiting the city were ecstatic at the initiative. A guided tour of heritage sites, an advantage
I came to visit the Golden Temple with my family. We would like to take advantage of a guided tour of the heritage sites tomorrow
morning Ready to walk on Day 2
The concept of aheritage walk seems to be impressive. If only I had been aware of it, I would have taken part in the walk today. I will try to work out my schedule to be a part of the group tomorrow
morning. A chance to know the city
The heritage walk will enable tourists to learn more about the holy city. I got a brief view of the interior parts of the city while paying obeisance at the Golden Temple. With the guided tour, I will be able to do
so. —Arun Gurusari, A tourist from Aurangabad (Maharashtra)
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The hero we do not know
Amritsar, September 27 As no saleable poster in market depicts Singh reading a book or writing something despite the fact that he penned down various essays to set the line for the Independence struggle. Here is a poster whose sub-tiltle reads, “Hatt picchhe mitran di mush da sawaal hai (get aside it’s a matter of pride).” It’s sheer blasphemy to say this about the martyr. Most of the time he is projected as the clean-shaven man with pointed moustaches and a pistol in hand who rose to the ranks of an icon just because he threw a bomb or was a member of the team that killed Saunders. Other traits of martyr’s personality, were not justifiably highlighted; either deliberately or unknowingly, feel students. We have failed to understand Bhagat Singh. At least, his essay, ‘Mai nastik kyon haan?’ could have been made a part of the curriculum in schools to make pupils learn of his true side. Bhagat Singh’s picture in which he is seen stroking his moustaches with one hand and holding a pistol in the other suits today’s generation more than reading a book. — Gursewak singh, a college student Today’s generation is only after his image and not his spirit. The fault lies with the older generation which failed to convey who Bhagat Singh really was. The fact that his writings are missing from the syllabi of schools is not a mere a apse. If one goes by his true spirit, he does not suit the governments now. — Dr harish sharma, Professor of history, GND varsity, Amritsar
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What makes Bhagat Singh a youth icon?
In an interaction with the city students, The Tribune tries to find out what it really is about Bhagat Singh that inspires youth and makes him a cult figure among today’s younger generation. Bhagat Singh laid down his life for the nation. He did what everybody can’t do. We need a man like Bhagat Singh even today. In him, we have someone we can feel proud of. Not only me, but everyone likes him — Maninder Singh, a GND varsity studentWe remember him because he sacrificed himself for the freedom struggle. His bravery and the fear he and his mates instilled among the British forced them to free the country. At a time when other leaders were demanding a share in the government, he came up with the concept of total freedom. — Maqbool Khan, a GND varsity studentHe was a dare-devil. He set an example for the others to follow. Men like him always inspire. I admire him for the bravery he displayed during his life. Throwing a bomb may not be considered a brave thing. But not running from the place after the act is. — Damanjot Singh Sidhu, a GND varsity studentThere are no reasons to dislike Bhagat Singh. He was braveand a born leader who led by example. He did not fit the stereotypes of leaders. He was smart and handsome too. I also like him for his good looks — Gurjot Singh, a GND varsity studentBhagat Singh inspired hundreds of young men to join the freedom struggle. For me he was not an extremist. He was as non-violent as Gandhi. From him I have learnt that violence, when all other means fail, is justifiable — Sukaran Kalia, a GND varsity student
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In memory of a martyr
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, September 27 The activists of the All-India Anti-Terrorist Front too held a march inside the Jallianwala Bagh to revive the memory of the martyr. Attired in Basanti turbans and holding placards bearing slogans, the activists focused on the martyr’s sacrifice. Sarhad-e-Punjab, a sports promotion organisation, held a kick-boxing competition at Parbakar Senior Secondary School Chehherta to celebrate the 104 birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh. The organisation also honoured various locally eminent sports personalities.
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Jaswant bolts into finals of India’s best car mechanic contest
Amritsar, September 27 During the fourth round of the event held recently, Jaswant outclassed 14 other mechanics to bag the title. Jaswant Singh excelled in all the rounds held in Jaipur, Kolkata and Surat witnessed over 70 mechanics vying for the title of 'Castrol Ustaad Car Mechanic' after competing in the events titled 'Kaunsa pana kaunsa nutbolt', 'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar' and 'Bujho to jaane'. The Castrol Golden Spanner Awards were instituted in 2008 to recognise and reward the most skilled and knowledgeable 'Ustaad' car mechanics from across India. The all-India finals, for the gold, silver and bronze awards and the ultimate Castrol Golden Spanner Award will be held in Mumbai. Jaswant Singh said, "I never thought I will win the title of 'Ustaad mechanic of Amritsar'. Mechanics seldom get a platform to display their skills. I would like to thank Castrol for this amazing experience and hope that the competition returns every year so that more mechanics from here are able to test their skills. I am looking forward to the finals where I believe the competition would be much tougher since I would be competing against the best." Manoj Sahay, general manager, Marketing, Passenger Car Oils, Castrol India Limited said, "Through competitions like these mechanics get public attention and upgrade their knowledge further, through the training programmes.”
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Immunisation check post inaugurated on Attari-Wagah border
Amritsar, September 27 He inaugurated the Immunization post set up near the immigration office to administer polio drops to the children from Pakistan aged below five years. The step was taken in view of a large number of polio cases surfacing in the neighbouring nation. "The polio virus found in China was similar to what was found in Pakistan. This clearly indicates that it infiltrated from Pakistan to China. As the current season is the peak period during which the virus could travel to India also, the government of India has directed the Punjab government to make arrangements for the immunization of Pak children," said Dr Haldar. “The polio cases in china have risen to nine while in Pakistan the number of children affected from polio stood at 89 by September 21. A majority of these cases were found in the North-West frontier area of Pakistan and a case recently surfaced near the Attar-Wagah border too. The virus found near the border was P1 which is most dangerous among the known polio viruses and is very difficult to control," he said. "Alarmed at this and to counter the potential threat of infiltration of the polio virus into the country, the government of India has decided to set up such booths at various vitals points from where people from neighboring countries like China and Nepal cross over to India," said Dr Haldar. He said India was on the verge of becoming a polio-free country as only one case had come to light till now this year. People coming from across the border also appreciated the steps taken by the Indian government to administer polio drops to the children. Dr AS Grewal, Civil Surgeon, Amritsar, said not the polio immunization, the health department was taking utmost care due to the spread of dengue in Pakistan. He said passengers coming from Pakistan through the land and rail routes were also being examined thoroughly. He said till now 74 children from Pakistan have been administered polio drops while no case of dengue had been detected among the people coming to India. Dr Balwinder Singh, State Immunization officer, Dr Mehtab Singh, Surveillance Medical Officer of World Health Organization, Dr Pawan Verma, district immunization officer etc were also present.
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Two snatching incidents in broad daylight expose police claims
Amritsar, September 27 In her attempt to hold on to her purse, a staff nurse got injured as two youths tried to snatch it from her. In another incident near Hall Gate, snatchers fled with the gold chain of a school teacher while she was on her way to work. Gursimranpreet Kaur, a resident of Chowk Mehta, who works as a staff nurse at the government-run Bhai Dharam Singh satellite hospital at Ranjit Avenue area was on her way to work in the afternoon when two motorcycle-borne youth tried to snatch her purse from her. She fell from the rickshaw and sustained injuries. She bravely resisted the snatching attempt. The incident occurred near Ranjit Avenue police chowki. A case under Section 379-B (2), 511 and 34 IPC was registered against the accused later. In another incident, two unidentified youths snatched a gold chain worth Rs 40,000 from Shama Rani, a resident of Khuh Suniara and a teacher working at PBN Senior Secondary School. The accused snatched her chain and fled towards the Hall Gate area. To add to her trouble, she had to go from one police station to other to get a complaint lodged as the police stations refused to entertain her on the pretext the that area does not fall in their jurisdiction. She first approached Kotwali police station from where she was asked to go to the Durgiana police station on the pretext that the spot where the crime took place does not fall under its jurisdiction. She got a similar answer from officials when she reached the Durgiana police station. It was only after the intervention of senior police officials that a complaint was lodged at Hall Gate police Chowki on the basis of her complaint. Crime trail
A staff nurse falls from a rickshaw while trying to hold on to her purse being snatched by two motorcycle-borne snatchers. Two unidentified youth flee after snatching a gold chain from a school teacher. Both the victims were on their way to work at the time of the incidents. Shama
Rani, a resident of Khuh Suniara and a teacher working at PBN Senior Secondary School, was made to go from one police station to the other on the pretext that the spot of the crime did not fall in their jurisdiction
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The inaugural run of the Heritage Walk in Amritsar saw the participants missing as many as 14 heritage sites on the specified route. The dignitaries taking part in the walk followed a different route.
knowledge about cars has won him the title of 'Castrol Ustaad Car Mechanic'. This car mechanic from city will go on to compete for the title of the best car mechanic of India at the Castrol Golden Spanner Awards, a search for India's best car mechanic, to be held in Mumbai.
During the fourth round of the event held recently, Jaswant outclassed 14 other mechanics to bag the title. Jaswant Singh excelled in all the rounds held in
Jaipur, Kolkata and Surat witnessed over 70 mechanics vying for the title of 'Castrol Ustaad Car Mechanic' after competing in the events titled
'Kaunsa pana kaunsa nutbolt', 'Jo jeeta wohi sikandar' and 'Bujho to jaane'.
