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Kala Mandir gutted
Goods worth crores were gutted in a fire that broke out at the three-storeyed Kala Mandir showroom in Model Town in Jalandhar on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
Gang of robbers busted, 3 arrested
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Police probe goes slow in factory collapse case
Sibal asks NITs to take quantum leap in academics
Union Minister Kapil Sibal inaugurates the IT block at the Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Jalandhar on Sunday. photo: Sarabjit Singh
Splendour from Dubai, Pakistan for brides-to-be
Girls look at the latest designs of bridal wear during an exhibition in Jalandhar on Sunday. Photo: Sarabjit Singh
Info sought on hike in collector rates
Soul realisation workshop concludes
One hurt after coming in contact with HT wire
MC elections: Beri not willing to contest, wants ticket for his wife
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Kala Mandir gutted
Jalandhar, April 29 All three storeys were gutted. The ground floor of the building had a retail outlet of Colour Plus while the upper two storeys housed Kala Mandir. The building caught fire at 2.00 am. It took three hours for 10 fire tenders to douse the flames. Sub-fire officer BB Jassi said: “It was a huge fire. All three storeys of the building were gutted and everything from clothes to wiring was burnt. We pressed 10 fire-fighting vehicles into service. The entire process took over three hours. We managed to douse the flames by 6 am.” Son of the owner of Kala Mandir Suhail Khanna said: “A neighbour heard a crackling sounds from the building after which he came out and saw the fire. He called us and the fire brigade. When we arrived, four to five fire-fighting vehicles had already been pressed into service. Short circuit could have been the cause of the fire.” “We estimate a total loss of over Rs 5 crore. Some five months ago, we had made substantial investments in the store, but it was all lost in the fire. Some of our important documents were also destroyed,” added Khanna. While earlier all the three storeys used to house Kala Mandir retail outlet, some months ago, Kala Mandir was converted into a multi-brand store. Colour Plus retail outlet was opened in the ground floor while the rest two floors were converted into a wholesale fabric outlet, Khanna added.
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Gang of robbers busted, 3 arrested
Jalandhar, April 29 The police said six pistols and four stolen motorcycles are yet to be recovered from the accused. The police nabbed the accused following the interrogation of Farooq, a resident of Bhendukhera in Uttar Pardesh, who was lodged in Central Jail, Karnal. The local police had brought Farooq, the kingpin of the gang, on production warrant from Karnal for investigation. Farooq, a vegetable seller, was running a gang in the city. During questioning, the accused confessed that his gang had committed several robberies and loot incidents in the city. The other two accused have identified as Parveen Kumar, alias Peena, of the Butta Mandi area and Balbir Kumar of Balla village near here. Gagan Ajit Singh, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP II), said that after stealing motorcycles, the accused used to sell the same in Utter Pardesh. After selling off motorcycles in Uttar Pradesh, the kingpin used to buy country-made pistols at cheaper rates and further used to supply the same to his gang members to orchestrate robberies and loots, the ADCP said. The accused has also confessed to supplying firearms to anti-social elements. The ADCP said four more accused were still at large from whom four robbed of bikes and six pistols were to be recovered. The police is also looking for the persons to whom the accused had supplied weapons, the ADCP said. |
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Police probe goes slow in factory collapse case
Jalandhar, April 29 Though the city police has arrested four persons, including the owner, Shital Vij, in the case, investigations have gone slow in past four days. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Navjot Singh Mahal, who is heading the police probe committee, claimed he had not received any document sought from the departments concerned. The investigations would be competed only after receiving the required information, he added. The committee had given a 10-point charter to the Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation limited (PSIEC) and the departments of industries, sewerage and labour seeking documents, including letters relating to licence and safety measures. He said the report of samples of the construction material used in the factory sent to a Chandigarh-based forensic laboratory is also awaited, Mahal added. Apart from Sheetal Vij, owner of the industrial unit, the police has arrested Swaran Singh, a builder, Ram Singh, a contractor, Hans Raj, a sub-contractor and Jagdish, a JCB operator in the case. |
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Sibal asks NITs to take quantum leap in academics
Jalandhar, April 29 The minister said instead of the traditional curriculum of engineering courses, the NITs should focus on producing more PhD students from its campus. “On the line of the Indian Institute of technology (IIT), the NITs should produce 50 PhD students that, too, in varied engineering disciplines. Like the IITs, NITs should also emerge as the centres of higher learning and research,” he added. Sibal was here to inaugurate three projects at the Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology this evening. He inaugurated the National Knowledge (NKN) Project, the IT Park and laid the foundation stone of a new science block on the campus. He said the MHRD would fund different research projects so as to motivate students to pursue PhD programmes. Inaugurating the virtual classroom under the NKN project funded by the Ministry of IT and the MHRD, Sibal said the aim of the project was to share human resource from all IITs and NITs of the country. “The two-way communication through virtual classrooms will help students learn and share knowledge in real time,” he added. The NKN project was awarded to NIT, Jalandhar, by the MHRD and the Ministry of Communications & IT last year. Governed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), Delhi, the Rs 40 lakh project includes video conferencing equipped with hi-definition cameras and multimedia facilities. The students and the faculty would be able to attend lectures like any
other routine classroom lectures. Though the virtual classroom, Sibal also interacted with NIC, Delhi, professionals and a professor from IIT, Madras. The minister said: “The initiative will also provide sharing of information and resources at the national level with other leading institutes of the country.” Sibal also laid the foundation stone of the science block on the campus and went through the state of the art IT Park on the campus, which is equipped with ultramodern facilities for the students and faculty. He said the MHRD was looking forward to setup centralised data centres from where students and faculty of the IITs, the NITs, government, semi- government and private institutes could utilise the information. “The aim is to provide a centralised database which could provide handy education material to students of all institutes across the country,” the minister added. |
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Bridal Affair-2012 showcases trousseau delights Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, April 29
As already witnessed by the city for the past some years, the exhibition promoted the trend of an ever-swelling demand for exclusive, high-end designer wear. A brigade of homemakers, students, siblings and friends-turned-designers and entrepreneurs ruled the show. There were magnificent patchwork suits and kurtis, an elegant footwear stall, classy furnishings and decor materials presented by the likes of Adna and Tizhori, a dedicated stall for only hair accessories in stone and leather and a delightful range of hand-embroidered, patch work and sequinned apparels and magnificent tribal and Victorian jewellery.
Sanam Tamanna from Dubai presented designer suits and apparels from designer duos Sanam Safeena and Sanam Tmanna. Run by a brother and sister duo, Sanam Tamanna was started nine years ago. "We have been to Lucknow and Chandigarh also. This is our second visit to Jalandhar. It's always a pleasure to come here. The crowds are great and value the work," said Sanam. While Sanam Tamanna was run by siblings, Chandigarh-based Style and Lace saw three college time friends teaming up. Dealing in apparels and accessories, Style and Lace is being run by friends Simer, Himani and Candy. Their USP is keeping their stuff reasonable. While their clothes are all priced at Rs 500 to Rs 1,500, the bags come at the extremely affordable prices from Rs 900 to Rs 2,500. Talking to The Tribune, Simer said: "We tried our hands at various jobs, but soon we realised that the corporates are not meant for us. So here we are." Among Pakistani designers, Huma Nassar's stylish kurtis and apparels were loved. The amiable Bushra Tabassum put up an elegant show of hand-embroidered suits. Based in Lahore, Tabassum took to the apparel business after her marriage, but once she started, there was no looking back. "I was stuck, the demand was high but now I am loving my work." The exhibition also saw participation by talented entrepreneurs based in Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi.
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Info sought on hike in collector rates
Jalandhar, April 29 RTI activist Sanjay Sehgal sought information from the public information officer (PIO) of Deputy Commissioner Priyank Bharti about the collector rates for revaluation of residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land in the district. Also an advisor member of the PPCC grievances cell, Sanjay Sehgal has asked the PIO to provide a copy of the recommendation of the officer concerned from the public authority regarding notification of minimum collector rates on land in Jalandhar. The RTI activist has also sought information regarding the basis and guidelines for the increase of collector rates. He asked which formula was adopted to revaluate collector rates. Urging the PIO to provide him a copy of the Punjab Land Revenue Act for the procedure adopted for revaluation, he also asked him to allow him to inspect all files related to guidelines values recently fixed and after inspection provide him certify
copy on payment as per the RTI Act. Sehgal asked that when were the previous collector rates revaluated and after how much time collector rates might be revaluated as per law and the Punjab Land Revenue Act. He also sought information if any committee was formed by the government to revaluate the collector rates and if so, provide the names and designation of the members of the committee. Sehgal asked if any elected representative was made a member of the committee. The number of registering sale deeds has declined in the district since the implementation of new collector rates on April 9. Earlier, the president and general secretary of the Jalandhar Real Estate Dealers and Builders Association Bhupinder Singh and Rupinder Singh Gill, respectively, demanded a rollback of the steep hike in the collector rates. Representatives of various industrialists’ associations also demanded a rollback of the hike in collector rates. Demanding rollback in collector rates, they had also submitted a memorandum to minister Bhagat Chunni Lal. |
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Soul realisation workshop concludes
Jalandhar, April 29 Anjleen Kaur Uppal of the healing centre said well-known pranic healing expert Sumi Lazar enlightened the participants. The participants successfully completed the certified workshop with meditation, simple breathing techniques, exercise techniques to de-stress physically, mentally, emotionally and ways for successful, happier and prosperous future.
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One hurt after coming in contact with HT wire
Jalandhar, April 29
The victim was admitted to the emergency ward of the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Kala. The incident took place this morning when the victim was watering plants on the rooftop of his house. He fell unconscious after coming in contract with high-tension wires, hardly a foot away from his roof. His neighbours raised the alarm and informed his family members. The victim was rushed to the PIMS, where his condition is stated to be out of danger. Residents live under threat A majority of houses the Guru Nanakpura locality is surrounded by a mesh of high-tension wires. Residents had apprised the higher authorities concerned about the danger, but in vain. A few years ago, 56-year-old Jeet Ram, a resident of the locality, had died of electrocution when he accidentally came in contact with the high-tension wires. Besides Guru Nanakpura, the threat of high-tension wires also looms large at Karol Bagh, Nawi Abadi, Avtar Nagar, Bashirpura and Kot Ram Dass.
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MC elections: Beri not willing to contest, wants ticket for his wife
Jalandhar, April 29 The three-time councillor, Rajinder Beri (45), told The Tribune: “He will not contest MC elections this time and will try to get the party ticket for his wife Uma Beri.” Representing Ward Number 30, Beri won the MC elections in 1992, 1997 and 2007. The MC elections are likely to be held in the first week of June. Interesting, he got fielded his wife Uma Beri in 2002 when the ward had been reserved for ladies at that time. His wife successfully fought the elections and was elected as a councillor. Actually Congress fielded Beri as its candidate from Jalandhar Central -35 constituency during the recently concluded Assembly elections. Beri (43897 votes) had given tough fight to his nearest rival BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia (44,962 votes) but lost to the former local bodies minister with a margin of 1065 votes. Meanwhile, talking to The Tribune, district Congress president Arun Walia said: “Congress men have filed a writ in Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding “wrong” rotation of wards in the MC and the huge difference of voters in various wards. The writ is likely to be decided tomorrow.” Walia stated: “The process of selecting the party candidates will start soon after the HC decision and after the issuance of notification for MC elections. The notification is likely to be issued on Tuesday.” “Congress has deputed MLA Om Prakash Soni as observer in Jalandhar for MC elections and soon the process for selecting candidates for each of the 60 wards will start.” He added. The photo voter lists have been prepared for the electors for the MCJ elections. DC cum District Electoral Officer (DEO) Priyank Bharti said “If the name of an eligible voter whose age is 18 on January 1, 2012 is not included in voter list, he or she may get registered as voter after filling the requisite form.” “The preliminary publication of voter list will be available for the public on May 2 and the claims for new voters will be entertained till May 16, whereas the final voter list will be published on May 20,”he added.
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From Schools
A salad making competition was organised on the school campus for the students of Classes I to V. The objective behind the competition was to inculcate healthy food habits and awareness regarding the choice of food among the children. Cleanliness, nutrition, taste and presentation were the basic criterion for the judgement .Students’ creativity was revealed through beautiful designs and patterns. They prepared different mouth watering salads which were appreciated by one and all. The students also highlighted the nutritious value of the salads conveying the message ‘Say No to Junk Food’.
Prerna Utsav The Arya Pradesh ki Pratinidhi Sabha and the DAV College Management Committee is organising “Prerna Utsav” to celebrate the birthday of Mahatma Hans Raj and to commemorate the completion of glorious 125 years of DAV on April 30 at Sadhu Ashram (VVRI), Una Road, Hoshiarpur at 5.30 pm. The chief guest would be Prof RC Sobti, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh and Poonam Suri, president, DAV
College managing committee, New Delhi, will preside over the function. Swami Sumedha Nand Saraswati will address the congregation. |
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Goods and valuables worth crores were gutted in a fire that broke out at the three-storeyed Kala Mandir showroom in Model Town this morning.
Emphasising the need to take a quantum leap in academics, Union HRD and Communications & Information Technology Minister Kapil Sibal today said the National Institute of Technology (NIT) should focus on providing research projects to students so the field of academics can get highly qualified human resource.
Designers from Pakistan, Dubai, Mumbai, Chennai and Punjab gathered to bring a special and luxurious experience for the would-be brides in the city.
The two-day exhibition "Bridal Affair-2012" which concluded at Hotel Ramada here today was a glorious treat for women of the city.
More than 50 persons participated in the two-day workshop on soul realisation held under the aegis of the Divine Healing Mandala
(Pranic Healing Centre) at the Cambridge International School for Girls, Urban Estate.
One person was injured when he accidentally came in contact with a high-tension (HT) wire close to houses at Guru Nanakpura East Gali No. 3.
The victim was admitted to the emergency ward of the Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences
(PIMS). The victim has been identified as 42-year-old Kala. The incident took place this morning when the victim was watering plants on the rooftop of his house.
The exhibition showcased bridal trousseau goodies ranging from designer apparels, accessories, jewellery, footwear and bags to magnificent linens and furnishings and home décor accessories.
A total of 29 brands presented their collections, including one from Dubai and four from Pakistan.
Even as the notification for Municipal Corporation (MC) elections is expected within a next few days, local Congress leader Rajinder Beri has expressed his unwillingness to contest the polls this time as he was a Congress candidate from Jalandhar (Central) segment during the recent Assembly elections.