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Jail inmate sets himself ablaze Doctors treat Kulwant Singh, an inmate of the Central Jail, at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar on Saturday. Photo: Sameer Sehgal
Two killed in accidents
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Sex detection tests
Looking for words to express love: A girl is busy looking at cards at a shop in Amritsar. Photos: Sameer Sehgal
NGO to fund education of 20 poor girls
Lawyers threaten to intensify stir
Two booked for sexual harassment
Inter-college contests held
Four held for vehicle theft
Students match skills in sports field
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Jail inmate sets himself ablaze
Amritsar, February 11 Kulwant, who is under treatment at the hospital said he was taking a nap when fire broke out suddenly. “But I cannot say how all this happened because I was sleeping then,” he said. According to information, Kulwant was lodged in the Amritsar Central jail about a year back by the State Operational Cell and he was booked under Section 25, 54, 59 of the Arms Act. He was kept in special Barrack no 19. At about 4.30 pm, as per routine he did not come out of his barrack with his fellow inmates. “The jail guard on duty got suspicious when he did not accompany his fellow inmates. Before he could enquire about him, loud shrieks were heard from his barrack. All those present rushed to the spot to find that Kulwant was half burnt by then. He was taken to the hospital,” said Jail Superintendent Rashpal Singh. Jail officials said he had attempted to kill himself. “Even as the exact cause of this incident is not certain, yet it appears that he had attempted to immolate himself with the help of an angithi (a traditional fire pot), apparently, because of being under depression as he had been charged with serious allegations under the Arms Act,” said Rashpal Singh. Kulwant was an introvert by nature and didn't mix with his fellow inmates.
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Two killed in accidents
Amritsar, February 11 The unidentified driver of the bus fled from the spot leaving the bus behind. The Tarsikka police under Amritsar rural police district has registered a case under Section 304-A besides relevant sections of the IPC in this regard. Jaspal Singh, son of the deceased told the police that his father Amarjit Singh (45) had gone for some work to Tangra village. On his way back, a speeding bus, coming from the opposite direction, ran over him killing him on the spot. In another incident, Manohar Lal, a resident of Islamabad, was killed in a road mishap at Putilghar Chowk area here today. He was a teacher at Prabhakar high School, Chheharta, and was returning home at the incident of the accident. Just as he alighted from the auto-rickshaw, a speeding truck came from behind and hit him. People nabbed the driver of the truck.
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Licence of ultrasound centre suspended
PK Jaiswar Tribune News Service
Amritsar, February 11 The centre was found guilty of improper record keeping and conducting tests to determine the sex of the foetus by a team of doctors led by Assistant Civil Surgeon. Civil Surgeon Dr Manjit Singh Randhawa said during investigations the role of trained midwives has come under the scanner who used to send “clients” to centre through the middlemen. In this case, Jaspal Kaur, a midwife had got the sex determination test of a woman, Paramjit Kaur, who was admitted to a private hospital done from the centre after her condition deteriorated after abortion, conducted at the Sigma centre. Jaspal had allegedly conducted the abortion at her residence. A case had already been registered against Jaspal Kaur and another midwife Kulwinder Kaur in this regard on the basis of the complaint of the health department officials. “On the basis of the investigations we have decided to write to Punjab Medical Council to cancel the registration of trained midwives with immediate effect as the health department now has proper staff involving ANMs and infrastructure to keep the record of pregnant women and save the mother child,” said Randhawa. “We have given the motorcycle number of the middleman who had taken the two pregnant women, including Paramjit Kaur to the centre, to the police and we are waiting for a response from them,” Randhawa said. It is for the second time that the centre has been indicted by the health authorities for such activity. Earlier, the machines at the centre were sealed following a complaint from Satnam Kaur, a resident of Jagdev Kalan village, in 2010. Satnam had refused to abort her child against the wishes of her husband and the in-laws. Satnam Kaur had alleged that the sex determination test on her was conducted at the said centre after which her husband and in-laws had started pressurising her to get the child aborted. The then state health minister Laxmi Kanta Chawla had intervened into the matter to get action initiated against the centre. Following the sealing of Sigma centre, there are several more ultrasound centres which are under the scanner.
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Hearts beat faster as V-Day approaches
Neha Saini Tribune News Service
Amritsar, February 11 For Khushi Pradhan (18), a student of BBKDAV, who loves to spend the entire day with her dog, Mojo, the two-year-old pug is her special someone. “I buy gifts for him, pamper him a lot and spend time with him. Valentine’s is about expressing love and I do that for Mojo,” she says. “He has been with me for a year and knows when I need him. We connect emotionally and I believe he is better than a boyfriend,” she says. Another person who celebrates love differently is Maninder Davar, “I will be with my grandparents this Valentine’s Day. My nana (maternal grandfather) is 103-year-old and I celebrate the day pampering him. Just being with them is an expression of how much I love them.” Anuj Gulati, a student and volunteer for Greenpeace is too celebrating Valentine with his special cause. “I will organise a small get together at my home, with friends and will be painting some T-shirts for our promotional campaigns. We will also be planning a cleanliness drive inside the walled city on the day.” “I will spend the day on my own, pampering myself with a spa service, shopping and watching romantic movies with popcorn later. Everybody spends the day with someone they love, and so will I, at least till the day I find my someone special,” says Smriti Arora, a fashion designing student. ‘Spacial’ treatmentValentine’s Day is all about pampering and that is exactly what city-based beauty clinics are offering. Cleopatra is offering special grooming packages for both men and women, right from the head to toe services. All major beauty brands too have something up their sleeves for girls. For the hopeless romantics, card galleries have lots on offer. Shelves here are full of cuddly teddies to signature mugs, jewellery, and V-day goodies that remind one of the teen years. For the classier gifts, Divine Solitaires’ offer heart and arrow solitaire, buy one and get one free. Flowers are another thing that makes the Valentine’s Day special. Whether a single bud or a bunch, they have a magical powers to express love. Flower shops have special offers on gifting flowers and chocolates. Heart-shaped bamboo, roses, exotic flowers and orchids along with custom-made chocolates and aroma candles are on offer. There are some special on order flowers like pink roses, tulips, lilies for those who want something different. The prices start at Rs 800. Chocolates are still the most popular gift on Valentine’s Day. Custom-made chocolates available at various outlets in the city too are attracting a lot of attention. Flavours ranging from strawberries, plum, wine and resins are popular and you can also get a customised love message carved out on them for that special touch. A simple activity such as shopping could well prove to be a perfect Valentine’s Day gift as city-based malls have put on V-day special sale, including international brands that are offering special discounts on the day. If a cosy candle-light dinner is your idea of celebrations, then leading fine dine restaurants are ready to make it special with discounts for couples on the day. Up to 20 per cent less on drinks and food alongwith some special complementary gifts too. So, take your pick and celebrate love!
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NGO to fund education of 20 poor girls
Amritsar, February 11 Brij Bedi, co-founder of the school said the idea was to provide education to as many children as possible. It came to our notice that many children especially girls from the locality, infamously known as the locality of widows, could not continue their studies for want of funds. “So, we decided to provide financial help to such poor and deserving girls by way of distributing monthly scholarships worth Rs 250 each,” Bedi said. He said a committee will also be formed which to scrutinise candidates and recommend the names of deserving students for the scholarship. He said the interested children can also contact him or his colleagues in the school. "Even those children, who wanted to study but could not go to school due to adverse family conditions can also approach us," said
Bedi. Hopefully, this will help fulfil the aspirations of some of the children of the
area. Maqboolpura is synonyms for drug peddling and bootlegging. It got its name as the locality of widows as a number of families lost their bread winners to drug addiction with various authorities, including the police and the health department failing to take any corrective
measures. Brij Bedi, an industrialist-turned-social worker, along with Master Ajit Singh, a government school teacher, took up the cudgels to provide free education to children from families of drug abusers. Started with just 22 students in the late 90's, the school has the strength of over 450 students and their students are now getting higher education in the government schools as well as technical institutes.
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Lawyers threaten to intensify stir
Amritsar, February 11 Pardeep Kumar Saini, president of Amritsar Bar Association said the lawyers would protest from Monday onward at Kichlew Chowk, if the authorities did not adhere to their cause. “We have decided to make all efforts to seek justice. At a meeting held today, it was deliberated upon to call for a state-level strike. If required, we will move the High Court,” he said adding that “despite police commissioner’s intervention in the matter, no action has been taken against the culprits.” Saini alleged that Kuljit Singh was attacked by persons with political connection in Rishi Nagar area on January 3. He said Kuljit had procured stay orders from the local courts when there was an attempt to illegally occupy his land. As many as 11 persons were booked in this connection on January 5.
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Two booked for sexual harassment
Amritsar, February 11 She alleged that the accused also made vulgar gestures towards her and tried to drag her towards their car pulling her arm. “When my husband tried to rescue me, the accused, who were in an inebriated condition, thrashed him and fled,” she told the police. Demanding action against the accused, she said, "I will fight to ensure that the accused are put behind the bars" Sohan Singh, SHO Sadar police station said a case under Section 354, 323, 506 and 34 IPC has been registered in this connection. He said as per preliminary investigations it was found that earlier a compromise had been reached between the two parties.
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Inter-college contests held
Amritsar, February 11 In the science group, Harbind Singh from Sidhana College of Education, Amritsar, came first, Ramanjit Kaur from DAV College of Education, Amritsar, came second and Neha Sharma from GNCE, Kapurthala was third. In individual section, Rajni from KCE, Amritsar, won the first prize. In social science group, Shally from KCE and Ruhi from MMCE came first and Manu Kumari from DAV and Sunit from GNCE came third. Brain development
District-level brain development championship was held in Spring Blossoms School form the age group of 4 to 6 years. A many as 135 children from different schools of the city took part. Bhupinder Singh, Country Head of I-Matrix World Wide presided over the event.
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Four held for vehicle theft
Amritsar, February 11 The arrested have been identified as Jasmit Singh alias Meet of Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, Jagandeep Singh of Tikoni Park, East Mohan Nagar, Sahil Sood of New Golden Enclave and Amandeep Singh alias Commando of 100-feet road here. The B-division police has recovered a motorcycle with the number PB-02-AS-3733 besides 50 g narcotic powder from Jasmit and Jagandeep Singh at a naka. The Faizpura police arrested Sahil Sood with a stolen motorcycle bearing the number PB-02-AE-6025. The police also seized 200 g of narcotic powder from him. The police has also seized a country- made pistol and a live cartridge from his possession. Amandeep Singh was arrested at a naka and 150 g of narcotic powder and a motorcycle were seized from him.
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Students match skills in sports field
Amritsar, February 11 Presenting the annual report, Dr Kamra highlighted the achievements of the students in the field of sports. The college participated in 39 games and brought laurels in 37 along with championship in several games. The assembly applauded the march past headed by the head girl, distinguished students and players who represented the college in various National and International tournaments. Ashi Sharma, an international player and alumnus of the college, was also honoured. The chief guest declared the meet closed and the flag was handed over to the Department of Physical Education.
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No headway in robbery case
Amritsar, February 11
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Amritsar, February 11
Love is in the air
