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EC to maintain record of those who decide not to vote
Ludhiana, January 15 In its direction to the Chief Electoral Officer, Punjab, the ECI has directed that the total number of electors who may decide not to vote (invoking the provision of the Rule 49-O) should be compiled for the record purpose. The commssion has said that instructions may be immediately issued to all returning officers to collect the said figures (number of voters who decide not to vote) from Form 17 C at the time of counting of votes, and the information, so compiled, may be sent to the commission, indicating the total number of such electors constituency wise. A returning officer said earlier too many voters did not vote after seeing the list of candidates in their particular constituency, but their record was never maintained. "In the new directions, we have been asked to collect the figures of such voters, who do not wish to cast their vote even after entering the polling booth and are duly entered in the register of voters. And these directions are to be followed strictly. This is being done to keep a record of voters, who decide not to vote for any candidate," said the Returning Officer, adding that a remark to that effect (decide not to vote) shall be made against the said entry in Form 17 A by the presiding officer and signature or the thumb impression of the elector will be obtained against such remark. Raghav Kapoor, a voter, said these were much awaited directions by the Election Commission. The political parties or candidates must know that voters were happy or angry with them. "It means by maintaining a record, all will come to know that a particular percentage of population decided not to cast vote for any of the candidate,"said Kapoor.
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Plethora of candidates makes returning officers tense
Ludhiana, January 15 It is worth mentioning that one EVM is designed to handle 16 candidates, as it has 16 push-buttons. The moment the number of candidates crosses 16, an extra ballot unit needs to be attached to the EVM. This increases the work of the RO manifold as not only has he to demand an extra EVM per booth, but he will also have to find fully guarded additional storage place and also have to train his staff to handle properly the two ballot units of the EVM, which is a complicated task. Also, the presiding officers have to carry three boxes each in place of two boxes each on the poll day. It is pertinent to mention here that the maximum number of ballot units that an EVM can handle is 64 and if the number of candidates crosses 64, elections cannot take place with an EVM and in those circumstances, the old method of printed ballot papers and ballot boxes will be resorted to. Luckily, the number of candidates of Ludhiana district has not crossed the limit of 64 in any constituency, but in two constituencies, it has crossed 16, which has now left the ROs tense due to the additional task and burden they may have to face if sufficient number of candidates do not withdraw their candidature by January 16. |
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Candidates adopt innovative methods
Ludhiana, January 15 In addition to organising “nukkad” meetings and door-to-door campaigns, the candidates are making it a point to attend all funerals, marriages and other such social functions in their respective constituencies so that they can reach out to a maximum number of people. Malkit Singh Birmi, Congress candidate from the Atam Nagar constituency, has installed a public address system atop his Toyota Innova SUV. “This way we can bring down the election expenses to a large extent. Earlier, whenever we went for campaigning in any locality, we had to take permission for installing public address system, but now we have made a one-time payment of Rs 35,000, which would be added to our election expenses. Had we not installed this public address system, the total expenditure till January 28 would have been around Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 2 lakh. This is how we are keeping a close check on our election expenditure,” said Birmi’s son Hardeep Singh Birmi, who is in charge of his father’s election campaign. Many candidates have purchased hand-held public address systems. “If any meeting is attended by 50-60 persons, we can easily use it for discussing the issues. And if the meeting is attended by larger number of people, we use bigger public address system,” said another candidate. These days, even the funerals, marriages and other social functions are attended by the candidates in large numbers. “Whenever we attend these functions, we can easily get hold of a large number of people and that also free of cost,” quipped another candidate.
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I-T dept expenditure observers in city
Ludhiana, January 15 Candidates should beware as every transaction is under the scanner of the department. The five observers are from different parts of the country. In addition to keeping a vigil on the expenses of the candidates, they will also listen to the complaints filed by people. Anybody can register their complaints by contacting them on phone. The five observers are staying in the BSNL guest house in Dugri Phase II. One can either fax their complaints or contact them on phone numbers given below for registering their complaints. Income Tax Commissioner from Mumbai Ajay Kumar is in charge of the Ludhiana south and the Atam Nagar constituency. Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax Anupam Kant Garg from Gaziabad is looking after Ludhiana west, central and north constituencies. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, Akhlendra Pratap, from Mumbai is looking after the Ludhiana east constituency. Commissioner Income Tax Sandeep Chauhan from Allahabad will be observing Khanna, Payal, Samrala and Sanhewal constituencies. Constituency Dakha, Gill, Jagraon and Raikot will be under Commissioner Income Tax AK Khandelwal from Jaipur.
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But fails to dampen the spirit of candidates
Ludhiana, January 15 Dharaminder Singh, a supporter of Payal-constituency Congress candidate Lakhbeer Singh Lakha, said,"We are on campaigning spree of 11 villages today. Today, we will cover a maximum number of villages as a majority of people will be at home due to Sunday." Rain proved to be a blessing in disguise for certain politicians as they could meet most residents today. Gurpreet Singh Bhatti, PPP candidate from Khanna, Ranjeet Singh Talwandi, a SAD candidate from Khanna, Simarjeet Singh Bains, an Independent candidate, and Heera Singh Gabria, a SAD candidate from Atam Nagar constituency were also seen canvassing in their areas. However, it was Mamta Sharma, wife of Bharat Bhushan Ashu, a Congress candidate from Ludhiana west, along with supporters of her husband who covered many areas on foot. Inderjeet, a supporter of Ashu, said,"Today is one of the best day as we could meet most people due to rain." Without caring for potholes, Sanjha Morcha candidate D P Maur and Professor Rajinder Bhandari, a BJP candidate from the Ludhiana west constituency, held a meeting with the voters in the area. Maur visited Model Town Extension, Jawahar Nagar Camp, Krishna Nagar, Mandeep Nagar, Model Gram, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, etc like Professor Rajinder Bhandari did. However, Professor Rajinder Bhandari visited Barewal, Vishal Nagar, Pakhowal Road, Haibowal, etc. He also addressed a gathering at Ravidas Dharamshala at Barewal. |
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Incessant rain forces residents indoors...
Ludhiana, January 15 According to the data available with the Weather Department, the maximum temperature recorded in the city was 18 degrees celsius, while the minimum was 10 degrees celsius in the past 24 hours. Weather experts predict that in the coming 24 hours, similar weather conditions will prevail. Meanwhile, worried parents of kids have demanded that seeing the severe weather conditions, the schools should remain closed for more days. Reena Malhotra, a homemaker, said his ward was suffering from severe chest congestion and the doctor had asked her not to expose the child expose to severe weather conditions. "Not that my child alone is facing difficulties, but for children up to primary classes, there should be some respite," said the worried mother. While the “blessed” got respite from cold by switching on their heaters and blowers, for the poor and needy, the prevailing weather conditions have become intolerable. "People may enjoy this lovely weather, but for us, it is a testing time. We have to brave the chill in the open under the bridges. We pray to God to take care of us as we don't have other option," said a ragpicker near Jagraon Bridge. |
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Janakpuri area den of gamblers
Ludhiana, January 15 Hailing the police action, former District Youth Congress president Komal Khanna said gambling was spreading its tentacles in the area due to the covert support of certain politicians and police officials. "Repeated requests made to the police by us to conduct a raid in the area had fallen on deaf ears. Though cops were aware of the evil, no action was taken in the past. We had lodged a formal complaint during the time of Diwali when the gambling was at its peak, but the cops kept looking the other way," said Komal Khanna. "We are thankful that finally the police took step to prevent the menace. There are gambling joints in almost every street and it is rearing its ugly head in the area like never before. These anti-social elements are spreading their businesses with the help of a handful of police officials. If gambling houses keep on increasing like this, these will cause a serious law and order problem in the area," he said. The menace of gambling had also led to an ugly exchange of words between Amit Gosain, grandson of health minister Satpal Gosain, and the then Assistant Commissioner of Police Naginder Rana, a few months ago. The problem led to the transfer of ACP Rana. The gambling joint was being run by Jagjit Singh Chawla, alias Bittu Chawla, in the Janakpuri area. Besides nabbing 41 gamblers, the police also recovered Rs 57,917 in cash, sharp-edged weapons, baseball bats and around 2.5 kg of poppy husk from the possession of the accused. During the raid, Bittu's son Jasdeep Singh Chawla, alias Ashu Chawla, was present there. The whole process of the police raid was also video-recorded. |
No space for sewage disposal in town
Doraha, January 15 The sewerage project was supposed to be inaugurated by the junior Badal for which all the preparations, made by the GLADA and the council, ended up in a fiasco as the deputy CM never turned up for the same. The residents, on the other hand, had hoped for respite became all the more disillusioned. The regular dumping of garbage and the over flowing of sewer water on the ATI land’s adjoining road and the foul smell emitted thereof, has made the residents verbalise on the issue several times to the municipal authorities but every time their voice remained unheard. With simply no inhibitions, the sewer water is now being allowed to drain near the vacant plot of a local school, the authorities of which have cried foul but to no avail. “The sangat darshan of Badal too failed to provide any solution to the lack of drainage space in the town. Despite repeated pleas and reminders, our demands have remained unfulfilled for years. The assurances given by the ongoing governments have fallen flat as no government has bothered to have a peep into the practical needs of the residents of the town, who have been denied even the basic amenities including health and sanitation,” said Arun Bector, a resident of the town. A resident said, “The paucity of space for the dumping of sewerage is the gravest problem being faced by the residents at present. The open dumping has multiplied the sanitary problems of the residents.” “In the approaching times, the problem is going to get aggravated further, the reason being the widening of the road along the canal and the resultant narrowing down of the drain along the canal where partial sewage water was hitherto being drained,” said prof Madan Singh Bhandari. “It seems that the residents have been left entirely at the mercy of fate as the area is now unfit for living and residing. So much so that the sewer water flows from over the road, thus making the passage Impassable,” complained Pawan Kumar Kaushal, a resident of the town. The residents have demanded setting up of a water treatment plant, that they think is the only befitting solution to the grave problem of drainage. Manjit Singh Jaggi, vice-president of Municipal Council, Doraha, said that the paucity of sewer disposal of the town is no doubt there. “But presently, the GLADA is putting sewerage pipes in the wards after which the space for sewer disposal shall be looked into.”
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Vocational teachers without training
Ludhiana, January 15 The state government recruited computer teachers under Information Communication Technology (ICT) scheme and vocational teachers only on the basis of academic qualification. Required academic qualification mentioned in government advertisement for recruitment of computer teachers is BSc (IT), BCA, MSc (IT), MCA, MTech (computer science), MSc (networking and protocol designing) but there is no mention of teacher training course as eligibility condition. Educationists consider these teachers as "unqualified" teachers. According to the RTE Act, a teacher can be appointed under the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act and according to RTE Act, clause 25.1, "Only such persons, as possess the qualification prescribe under the NCTE Act shall be appointed as teacher." As the guidelines of Act say, it is the responsibility of the state government to appoint the qualified teacher. It is mentioned in the RTE Act that it is the responsibility of appropriate government for deployment of the teachers in school in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Educationist Khushvinder Kumar said, "It is a responsibility of government to ensure the quality of education to the students. “Unqualified” teachers cannot provide quality education. Such type of practice is a hurdle in the achievement of the target of Central Government of 100 per cent literacy in India.”
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Rural voters show more keenness to learn EVM use
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 15 Authorities too are trying to ensure that at least one member of each family falling under their jurisdiction, is trained for using the EVM. Office bearers of constitutional and social organisations came forward to persuade more voters to visit designated centers where training camps were organised in their areas. A visit to Chhappar, Ghungrana and Dhulkot villages revealed that voters including men and women were enthusiastic to learn proper use of Electronic Voting Machine at camps being organised by officials deputed by the Election Commission. “Though I have used the machine more than once yet I remember I had become little nervous after entering the polling booth last time. As one can recollect details of the activities that took place years ago, such kinds of training was necessary,” said Karnail Singh of Chhappar village while talking to the Ludhiana Tribune. The orientation will continue in all the selected localities according to schedule given by the EC. Probable polling agents and representatives of the candidates and office bearers of the various social and constitutional organisations had shown keen interest in learning, Bhandari added.
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Steel price hike creating artificial scarcity: CICU
Ludhiana, January 15 Conversion of the scrap is getting costly due to the rising prices. Even the furnace units have hiked the price of ingot. “Owners of the furnace units plea that they are left with no choice other than increasing the prices due to increasing steel prices,” added Kuljinder Singh. “The hike has allowed far too much latitude to unauthorised holding and has created artificial scarcity in the domestic market. This has put MSME sector at stake by eating away their sizable working capital. Exporters are unable to keep their commitment with foreign buyers,” said Upkar Singh, joint secretary, Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertaking. “The MSME sector is the mainstay of our industrial economy and has been contributing significantly toward the gross domestic product and generation of employment avenues. This sector needs to be strengthened so that it could face the challenges boldly. The rising steel prices are indeed a cause of worry, which have eroded the profit margins and thereby reduced the incentives for expending industrial activity in the country. The Central government should announce corrective measures to check the rise in steel prices,” said Ajay Paul, another industrialist.
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Exams, a testing time for students
Ludhiana, January 15 Dr Ravinder Kala director counseling division at a nursing home said, "Examination stress is a normal part of stress. Children need to get prepared for the exams well in advance. Parents are biggest support in life. They should be supportive and non critical. There should be bonding time which is of great support to children. The parents should also go for behaviour therapy model. If the child is given a task which can be assessed by the parents and adequately rewarded with something that child likes to do." The doctor said that there be short to medium study sessions followed by short break of 10 to 15 minutes and some kinds of rewarding activity they like. And after that there can be longer breaks. She added that when we access the children, they feel supportive and that make children secure and goal oriented. And of course adequate nutrition and adequate sleep are must to manage the stress level.
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Cornered resident hit
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Ludhiana, January 15 The move has been taken by residents of the area as repeated requests of theirs not to park vehicles there have fallen flat. Vehicles of employees of the treasury branch and customers visiting shops in the vicinity keep parking their vehicles there. Irked at the haphazard parking of vehicles in front of the houses, the residents have now put up the hoarding. “What do we do? We hardly have space to enter our houses. People do not hesitate to park their vehicles in front of our gates,” said a resident. “We sometimes feel that we are residing in an organised prison. How long can we keep requesting? We had to take a tough stand,” he added. The mushrooming of unauthorised commercial complexes has also led to the parking problem in the area. With no parking space available in the buildings, some visitors park vehicles in the middle of the road, resulting in traffic jams. “Government vehicles carrying cash are parked in front of the treasury branch, causing problems to residents and commuters,” said KBS Sodhi, a resident of the area. “The police is not bothered about regulating traffic. Snatchers are having a field day. They escape from the place taking advantage of traffic mismanagement,” he added. The parking of vehicles in front of the houses has also led to frequent arguments between the owners of the houses and those parking their vehicles there.
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Kin of victim stage dharna
Ludhiana, January 15 The incident took place on the night of Lohri, when Krishan Kumar, a resident of Bholla Colony, was thrashed by three persons identified as Shanty, Bunty and Bittu following a tiff. Krishan Kumar succumbed to injuries during mid-night and on the following day. The police has registered a case against the three accused. Raj Kumar, brother of the victim, said callousness by the police had led to the escape of the accused. Ravi further threatened to intensify the protest if the police fails to arrest the accused.
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Police bans entry of vehicles to market
Ludhiana, January 15 The traffic restrictions were imposed after the receipt of complaints that residents had been parking vehicles there and consuming liquor. There were allegations that shopkeepers there had been serving potato chips and beverages to such visitors. “A policeman stood in front of my car and told me to park it elsewhere. When I asked him the reason, he said parking was prohibited,” stated Preet Chandoke, a visitor. “We parked the vehicle far from the market. We had to walk all the way to the restaurant. My family had to face trouble,” he further said. Shopkeepers in the area opposed the move. They alleged that the traffic restrictions were imposed at the behest of the shopping mall authorities. “Shopping malls are losing business fast. They want the Sarabha Nagar market to fail,” claimed a local businessman, requesting anonymity. “If the police is serious about the crackdown on tipplers, it should prohibit the parking of vehicles in front of the liquor vend,” he suggested. On the other hand, a section of residents welcomed the move. A resident said the municipal corporation had taken similar steps to check illegal encroachments. Assistant Commissioner of Police (West) Gurpreet Kaur said, “The traffic restriction will be imposed till further orders.” Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Swapan Sharma, who took charge of traffic yesterday, would oversee the traffic situation at the Sarabha Nagar market.
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Mercury down, stroke cases up
Ludhiana, January 15 Many a time, after the patient is relieved from hospital, the family feeds him heavy food with the thought of an early recovery, which is the wrong thing to do. Dr Manoj Sobti, a local neurosurgeon, said, “The diet plays a very good role in keeping such patients on the road to a recovery.” He added, “Stroke occurs, at times, due to diabetes and at others, due to hypertension. Such patients should take less salt and avoid sugar in case of diabetes.” He further said, “All high-fat things like ‘ghee’ and butter should be avoided as it increases the level of cholesterol, which also causes stroke.” Dr Arshi Mangat, a dietician with the Christian Medical College and Hospital, said, “The diet should be low in fat, salt and sugar.” He added, “They should eat plenty of salad and vegetables. Fruit should be made an integral part of the diet.” He warned, “They should avoid junk food, pickle and processed eatables as those have a high quantity of sodium.” Dr Jairaj Pandian, head of the neurology department at the hospital, suggested preventive measures to avoid the occurrence of stroke. He said, “One should find the cause of stroke and get it treated. If it is due to lifestyle, one should start regular exercise, which can be a brisk 45-minute walk.” He advised, “The diet should be controlled. Smoking and consuming alcohol should be avoided. Stress should be managed properly.”
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Nagma, Sandhya cage for future
Ludhiana, January 15 Nagma Mirza, observed by coach, Rajeshwar Rao, back in Chhatisgarh was encouraged to play basketball and she started playing in Delhi. Her talent was soon noticed and she started playing in Punjab. So she landed in the city at Khalsa Girls Senior Secondary School in 2006 and there has been no looking back since. She has won a number of titles and has represented India at international at basketball championship in Russia. Being adept at caging the ball, she has played at the senior level as well. Coincidentally, the same coach had encouraged the parents of Sandhya Miri later to make her take up the game at Raipur in Chhatisgarh. Playing the game, she has also come to the city following her dream basketball. Sandhya has also played at state and national level in the game and won many an award. Both the players have been studying at Khalsa Girls Senior Secondary School together for the past five years. They are dedicated towards the sport and spend about seven hours every day in their training. Although they have been the same age yet the way Sandhya speaks about the game shows her respect for the other. “She is way too senior for me in the game as she as played for the senior team also and is my idol also,” she says. Sandhya wants to pursue her basketball dream. She wants to become an IPS officer, whereas, Nagma wants to continue playing the game. This being the last year at the school, both want to spend the time together as the future is uncertain.
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Basic amenities, development works elude town
Gurvinder Singh Tribune News Service
Sahnewal, January 15 The town also boasts an airport and a railway station. The electorate constitutes Jat-Sikh, Hindu, Rajput community from Koomkala, apart from Dalits. According to an estimate, there are about 20,000 migrant voters in the region. The town presents a picture of neglect and backwardness. The railway crossing remains a cause of concern in Sahnewal, as it causes traffic jams due to a number of trains passing throughout day and night holding up traffic. Despite work on erecting an overbridge was started a long time ago, it remains unfinished. Though a number of development works like road-carpeting, flyover, proper water supply, sewerage system were started two to three years ago, these are yet to be finished. A lot more needs to be done for the betterment of the town. A proper sewerage system remains a concern. Industry in the region is still unorganised and has not witnessed much growth over the years. Sharanjit Singh Dhillon, the SAD candidate and former MP from the region, claims to wield considerable influence in the region. The Congress has given a ticket to former Deputy CM Rajinder Kaur Bhattal's son-in-law Vikram Singh Bajwa, causing dissent with in the party and leading to party leader Inderjit Singh Kasabad to stand as independent.
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Youth demand better education facilities, job opportunities
Sahnewal, January 15 Gurjeet Singh Kalsi said,"There should be gyms and libraries in the area so that we can utilise our time properly." However, expressing his concern about the same, Arvinder Singh said, “We have constituted the Dashmesh Sports Club, but there are no parks for play. We have requested the administration for equipment, but nothing has been done.” “The overall development of the town is a must so that we find ample job and business opportunities in this area, because the youth will otherwise have to move out of the areas and settle elsewhere,” says Gurvinder Singh. He said,"People don't want to think of us highly in the industrial or corporate sector when we tell them that we hail from Sahnewal area, so we want development in the region and thus betterment of its image. Talking about the better recreational amenities, Harvinder said, “A recreation park in the region is already on the verge of closure. The government should take initiatives for the development of the region and give opportunities to the youth to grow.” He said state-of-the-art institutes of higher education in the region should be the priority of the government. candidates speak Major issues in your constituency? Dhillon: I have done a number of development works in the constituency and will continue to do so. Development, upliftment and improving the area is my focus. Bajwa: The town has remained backward, with the basic amenities eluding the town. The region also lags on the education front. Kasabad: No stadium, no girls college and education are missing in my constituency. Your poll plank? Dhillon: Development in the area, service to people, corruption-free good administration Bajwa: Overall development of the arean and encourgament to education Kasabad: Service of the people, upliftment of the poor Promises made to the voters? Dhillon: There is no demand that has not been met. I have brought to Sahnewal only the the model police station worth 5.5 crore and race-course, made Sahnewal sub-tehsil Bajwa: I would set up more colleges, schools, carry out development works and development of the town would be my priority after winning. Kasabad: I would bring better shagan-scheme for the poor, develop sports, work towards uplifment of the poor What makes you a better candidate? Dhillon: It is my constituency. I am familiar with each and every street and know about the pulse of every issue and resolve everything in a better way than any of my opponents. Bajwa: I have the cooperation of all, have been working towards the improvement of the town. Because I am contesting from the constituency for the first time, I can understand the issues better and work tirelessly Kasabad: I am very accessible to everyone. I am people's person and people are like a family to me. I have worked towards the development of the poor and would never let them down. What are your chances of winning? Dhillon: I am 110 percent sure of victory in the election, as people know and have seen me working for the development of the region. Kasabad: The poor will never let me down, I have their full support, and have been working for their welfare for a long time. Bajwa: There has been a Congress wave all across and it will be a one-sided contest. People will give me a chance as they have seen the old system.
People’s choice
The local bus service from Ludhiana should be extended to Sahnewal as there is a huge problem of commuting through public transport RAJIV KAPILA, A RESIDENT OF SAHNEWAL
MANOHAR SINGH, A RESIDENT OF NANDPUR, RETIRED FROM PSEB
JASBIR SINGH GIRN, A RESIDENT OF SAHNEWAL.
HARKIRAT SINGH, A SAHNEWAL RESIDENT
SACHPREET BHATIA, MEMBER, HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION COMMISSION, WOMEN CELL
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This small hamlet cut off from rest of world
Ludhiana, January 14 The village has neither health nor higher education facilities. As far as education is concerned, it has only one government primary school. Ironically, the village lacks transportation facility. The village has metalled roads, but no bus service. The village has a population of about 400 who crave for some basic amenities. Durlabh Singh, a village resident, said,”There is a government primary school where only 10-15 students study. For educating children beyond Class VI, we have to send them to nearby Shahpur village.” “There is no dispensary in the village and whenever anyone falls sick we have to run to Payal,” he said. Showing the broken solar lights kept in a store of the village, Baljinder Singh said,”These used to light up the village streets during the time of Beant Singh, but after his death none took care of these.” Similarly, the windmill, which was operational about ten years ago, has also gone out of order. Eaten up by junk, its wings have come to halt permanently. However, commenting on Tej Parkash Singh who has been looking after this constituency said,”The state government had issued grants for sewerage in some towns of this constituency and that too in the last year of its tenure. Work on these is still going on. However, all other sectors have been totally ignored.” While SAD candidate from this constituency Charanjeet Singh Atwal said,”Some villages did not turn up intentionally to collect the grant the day it was distributed. I think Kotli Afgana is also one of these villages.”
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Habit-Forming Drugs: Drug controller cracks the whip
Ludhiana, January 15 Ajay Singla, Drug Controller, said, “I have directed all wholesale dealers to submit the records of the past three months within a week to one week to the district drug inspector. I had issued this direction to them about a month-and-a-half ago. But I once again issued the same instructions to the wholesale dealers in view of the forthcoming Assembly elections.” The wholesale dealers have also been asked to file the record of the sale and purchase of such drugs in the first week of every month. Meanwhile, District Drug Inspector Sanjeev Kumar along with Drug Inspectors Karuna Gupta, Sanjeev Kumar, Perneet Kaur and Rup Preet Kaur raided a chemist shop at Pindi Street and seized habit-forming drugs of worth Rs 90,000. Gupta said: “About 26,000 tablets, 280 syrups and 500 capsules along with 20 termination kits were seized from the shop.”
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Fusion of world cultures
Phillaur: An international event, fusion of world cultures, was organised by Punjab Cultural Promotion Council at DRV DAV Public School, Phillaur. Various folk cultures were performed by international folk artists from the USA, Poland and Punjab. School fete
Ludhiana: A school fete was organised at Don Bosco School here on Sunday. A blood donation camp, healthy kids campaign in collaboration a hospital were part of the programme. Events like Me and Maa, salad making, smart mother, and gift wrapping contests were also organised. Educative zone, wild life area, sci-fi area and ecosystem were part of the attraction. The visitors also participated in fun zone with animal rides, open-jeep safari, kite flying contest, target, skill games and IQ teasers. A healthy baby show and fancy dress competition were also
organised. Harvard professor to teach at PCTE
Ludhiana: A Harvard University prof will teach in Punjab College of Technical Education (PCTE). Dr Nicholas Nugent, a senior professor at the Harvard University is taking the complete course in International Marketing at PCTE. tribune reporters
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gadvasu notes
Ludhiana: Scientists of the department of veterinary pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University attended the XXVIII Annual Conference of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists( IAVP) and National Symposium on “Innovative Research Approaches for Diagnostic Pathology” at Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai.
During the symposium, a research paper entitled “Molecular subtyping of canine mammary tumours and its prognostic significance” presented by Kuldip Gupta and co-authored by Naresh Kumar Sood and Amarjit Singh received Prof (Dr) S Ramachandran Memorial Molecular Oncology Award. Another research paper entitled “Expression and significance of cancer stem cells in canine mammary tumour” authored by Dnyaneshwar Shivaji Gavhane, Amarjit Singh, Kuldip Gupta, Deepti Narang, Mirza Rizwan Baig, Ramneek Verma and Naresh Kumar Sood received Savithree Jibachch Sinha Best Poster Presentation Award. The award winning research papers are part of the research work on Canine Mammary Tumour as a Model for Human Breast Cancer, which is in progress at the department of veterinary pathology, GADVASU, Ludhiana, under the leadership of Dr Naresh Kumar Sood, professor-cum-head of the department. During the meet, Dr Naresh Kumar Sood was elected as vice-president of Indian College of Veterinary Pathologists (ICVP) and Dr Amarjit Singh, professor of the department qualified the certification examination to become diplomats of Indian College of Veterinary Pathologists. Other honours received by the faculty of the department include Fellow of Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists to Dr Amarjit Singh for his contribution to the advancement of veterinary pathology, election of Dr CK Singh as zonal secretary (North Zone) of the Indian Association of Veterinary Pathologists and Dr Amarjit Singh as web manager of IAVP and ICVP websites for the second consecutive term.
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2 nabbed, intoxicants worth Rs 10 lakh recovered
Khanna January 15 Talking to media persons at a press conference, the Khanna SSP Mandeep Singh Sidhu claimed that with the recovery of drugs, the other active drug peddlers in Khanna could be tabbed. Narrating the incident the SSP claimed that as per the instructions of the Election Commissioner for checking the anti-social elements, a police party was on routine check post at the GT Road, Khanna. An Innova car driver tried to flee after the police intercepted it for checking, which later on, the police overpowered.
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Local lad brings gold in judo national
Ludhiana, January 15 Talking about his performance, Bhupinder said, "In the end of last year, I was selected for Commonwealth Judo Championship that would be held in London, United Kingdom. I hope that I would surely clinch some medal for my country in the international tournament." He said that since his childhood, he was fascinated towards judo. Bhupinder started playing the game in 1999 and he joined Speed Fund Academy of judo in Ludhiana in 2002. He started practicing the game under the supervision of coach, Rakesh Singh and till now he has won a number of medals at state, national and international level. Talking about his achievements, Bhupinder said in 2004 he participated in Asian Judo Championship held in Doha, Qatar, and he performed well and stood fifth in the championship." Serving in the Punjab police, Bhupinder said: "My aim is to represent the country in Olympics and to bag medal for India,” he added.
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Even a drizzle is enough to make the Dana Mandi area water-logged. Most of the residential areas are
unorganised.
Urinals and toilets in the town are missing. Inappropriate small pipes are installed for sewerage instead of storm sewers.
There are no appropriate bus stands
The sewerage system in our area is bad. There is always a fear of an epidemic outbreak due to uncovered drains and littered
streets
There is a huge problem of getting LPG cylinders. The youth indulges in drugs and no steps have been taken by the administration to control this menace. Streetlights in the area are not
working
Roads are in a bad condition. Most development works has been left unfinished. Snatching incidents take place as streetlights do not work
properly
The drinking water in our area is turning toxic. Water brought out from the region is bad and has foam. It has been causing fatal diseases like cancer and kidney problems. One cannot drink it without
filter
Safai Karamcharis do not come to collect garbage. As trains pass through frequently from the area, it creates problems. The power shortage is another problem. There is pollution and littering, with nobody to
clean
There is no playground for the youth in the region. If they don't get to play and channelise their energies, they will naturally get attracted towards evils like drugs. Roads are all broken in the
area