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MCB adept at sweeping dirt under carpet
Farmers told not to panic as leaf folder bug attacks paddy crop
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Four arrested by police for gambling in park
Parasram Nagar property dealer booked for cheating
MBBS entrants welcomed at Adesh college
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MCB adept at sweeping dirt under carpet
Bathinda, August 19 The latest burning issue to succumb to this tactic is the issue of the pond behind the DAV College which the Improvement Trust wants to develop into a residential-cum-commercial property. During its meeting convened last month, the general house passed the agenda in principle but formed a sub-committee to "look" into the technical details of the construction of a tank for storing the pond's water, besides other issues. It was decided on the floor of the house that 11 municipal councillors, including women, would be part of the sub-committee. But even after a month, the Mayor is yet to enlist the members of the sub-committee. "The delay has given enough time to other claimants to the pond area to play a spoilsport. One of the major claimants has even garnered political support with no documentary evidence, while the corporation officials stand as just mute spectators," said an official of the municipal corporation pleading anonymity. Even the local councillor, in whose jurisdiction the pond lies, Mithu Ram Gupta, said he was not aware of the member enlisted in the committee. "The Mayor has the powers under which he can form a sub-committee during the general house meeting to avoid any delay. But it seems he is not bothered about using those powers," said a senior BJP councillor. The pond is not the only urgent issue to be put on hold. There have been other issues too such as the fixation of licence fee for all kinds of occupations. The corporation officials had fixed nominal rates for issuing licences to various professionals, from soap sellers to meat shop owners. In a populist move, the corporation kept this issue on hold by formulating a sub-committee. In many cases, the sub-committees formed, sit over their reports. The Corporation had formed a sub-committee to review the losses incurred due to the buying of expensive sweeping machines, which now lie redundant. But this committee never submitted its report. Similarly, a sub-committee formed to look into the user charges fixed by JITF Urban Waste Management and to identify illegal buildings in the city and the action taken against them is not visible. However, in cases where the matter is related to senior political figures, the sub-committees have delivered efficiently. A sub-committee formed on the delimitation of city limits held its meetings regularly and submitted its findings. "This is because the delimitation was done to benefit a local politician whose township has been included within the city limits," added another corporation official.
The list of the members of DAV College pond sub-committee has been issued and would reach the councillors concerned by Tuesday. "I will direct the other sub-committees too to submit their reports without any delay. — Baljit Singh Beerbehman, Mayor, Bathinda
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Farmers told not to panic as leaf folder bug attacks paddy crop
Goniana (Bathinda), August 19 The anxious farmers, however, have been told by the agriculture experts not to press the panic button, as the bug is in a stage in which it can be controlled using pesticides, besides the traditional methods. A progressive farmer from Mehma Sarja village, Jagtar Brar said though the problem is not acute, the bug is visible in various agricultural fields. "Some farmers have started spraying pesticides to get rid of the bug. They have been advised to wait for a few days as a change in weather would certainly help them get rid of the bug," he said. As compared to the previous year, the spread of the bug is not much this year, he added. According to Brar, if the bug spreads its tentacles then it might affect the per acre yield of paddy to some extent. The bug eats the leaves of paddy from its top and its attack turns the crop's green colour into white as the plants fail to make chloroform, thus weakening them. The bug enters into the folds of the plants and the high temperature and humid conditions lead to its rapid multiplication. The green worm could be seen moving during the day time and falls off the paddy plant is shaken. The officials of the agriculture department said the bug attack is common these days and farmers have been advised to avoid indiscriminate use of spraying chemicals. They said traditional methods could be adopted to get rid of the bug. Rupinder Singh, a farmer in a village adjoining Bhucho Mandi, said farmers in nearby fields sprayed pesticides in panic without any need for doing so. "After learning that the bug had attacked my fields, they started spraying the chemicals in their fields without noticing the disease fearing that the bug may attack their crop as well," said Rupinder Singh. He added that they got rid of the bug after spraying insect repellants. Dr KK Singla in the agriculture department said though the problem is not severe, farmers may use chlorpyriphos one litre in one acre and Monocil 560 mililitre in one acre if their crop is under attack by the leaf folder. Fact file
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Four arrested by police for gambling in park
Bathinda, August 19 "We are combing the sensitive areas everyday and nakas are being laid to interrogate the nab elements roaming on the roads. Most of the criminals arrested are drug addicts. They are illiterate and belong to poor or middle class families," Bhalla said. He said complaints were received by the local residents that gambling was going on in a park adjoining the truck union. The residents complained that the gamblers were creating nuisance as they shouted and abused each other while betting. "We were sending a police party daily but the accused would disperse and hide their cards and the money. They were finally nabbed today while gambling in the park," the SHO said. Bhalla said earlier, three major cases of gambling had been unearthed and over one lakh rupees was recovered from the possession of the accused. Those arrested by the police today have been identified as Balwinder Singh, Arun Gupta, Ashok Kumar and Vinod Kumar. A case under sections 13, 3 and 67 of the Gambling Act has been registered against them at Civil Lines police station. |
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Pranksters make the ride bumpy for 108 ambulance service
Bathinda, August 19 Since its beginning last year, the employees working for the ambulance service are riddled with hoax calls which are affecting their working. "We get several hoax calls in a day, which becomes irritating. At times, the caller informs us of an accident on a particular road and a victim lying in a pool of blood. But when we reach the spot, we find nothing," said one of the employees. There are 12 such ambulances in Bathinda district and a total of 240 ambulances in the state. Almost all the districts are facing this problem. A call made on 108 is diverted to the call centre located in Amritsar. From Amritsar, the call is directed to the area where the victim needs help. "Of the 1500 calls received everyday, around 300 are inquiry calls while an equal number are fake calls," added another employee. The in-charge of Bathinda cluster, Raman Garg, added that after a prankster calls more than five times, the number is traced and the caller is taken to task. "First, the caller receives counselling. We tell him about the importance of our work and the urgency our work involves. When this does not work, we request the police to take up the matter," said Garg. He recalled that a few months ago, a class X student made more than hundred fake calls in a day. His number was traced and his parents were called and informed of their child's mischief. The seasoned pranksters switch off their mobiles after making a prank call, while the new ones, when caught, sheepishly answer that they were testing the efficiency of the 108 ambulance service providers. The employees added that the worst cases are those wherein people call up complaining about drunkards. "We have had a number of cases when men in a drunken state collapse outside someone else's house or start abusing them. Even in such cases, people call us up. When we go to the spot, the drunkards do not spare us. We face retaliation and the choicest of abuses are hurled at us. We cannot leave behind the drunkard because if something happens to him, we would be held responsible. And most of the time, people around are not ready to accompany us with the drunkards," said another employee. Garg appealed to people not to make mischievous calls as their prank may cost someone's life. "One prank call consumes more than half an hour which could be utilized to save another life," he said. Fact file
Official Speak After a prankster calls more than five times, the number is traced and the caller is taken to task. First, the caller receives counselling. We tell him about the importance of our work and the urgency our work involves. When this does not work, we request the police to take up the matter. A few months ago, a class X student made more than hundred fake calls in a day. His number was traced and his parents were called and informed of their child's mischief. — raman garg, Bathinda cluster in-charge
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MGNREGA works in dist reviewed
Bathinda, August 19 Accompanying them were the office-bearers of different youth clubs. Speaking on the occasion, Mann said in the villages covered under the MGNREGA, awareness rallies, street plays, jago rallies and poster-making competitions in schools would be held. Besides, MGNREGA-related slogans would be painted on walls. Sukhwinder Singh spoke about the rights of the MGNREGA workers. District welfare officer Sardool Singh Sidhu apprised people of the other benefits offered by the governments such as shagun scheme, stipend scheme etc. He appealed to the representatives of various clubs to create awareness among villagers about the benefits available under the government schemes. A gram sewak Jaswinder Singh from Bhagivandar spoke about the MGNREGA job cards and works. Vocational teacher Krishan Garg, Jaswinder Singh, NCC cadet Bhushan Kumar, Gurpreet Singh, Sukhnam Kaur, Parampreet Kaur, Paramjit Kaur, Manpreet Kaur and Harvinder
Singh were among the prominent persons present on the occasion. |
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Parasram Nagar property dealer booked for cheating
Bathinda, August 19 She said the plot was purchased at a cost of Rs 2300 per square yard and the registration of the property was also done. However, when the complainant went to raise a boundary wall, the municipal councillor of the area claimed that his relatives were the owners of the said plot. The matter was brought to the notice of the property dealer, who said another plot would be given to the complainant. However, after four to five months, the property dealer refused to give another plot. After completing an inquiry in this regard, the police booked the accused under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34 of the IPC at the Canal Colony police station. Sangrur family booked for demanding dowry
A Sangrur based family has been booked for demanding dowry from a woman of Khaddar Bhandar Wali Gali in Bathinda. In her complaint to the police, Jaswinder Kaur alleged that her in-laws harassed her for dowry. The police has booked Gurvinder Singh, Harvinder Singh, both brothers, Harvinder's wife Harpreet Kaur, mother Surjit Kaur and uncle Jagroop Singh, all residents of Bhawanigarh, Sangrur, under Sections 498-A, 406, 109 and 420 of the IPC at the Woman police station. Gold jewellery stolen
One Kashmir Singh has complained to the police that some unidentified person stole gold jewellery worth Rs 2.6 lakh and Rs 2,000 in cash from his house in Anand Nagar. A case has been registered at the Canal Colony police station. Booked for beating villager
The police has booked seven persons for beating a resident of Karamgarh Satran village over an old dispute. In his complaint to the police, Daler Singh said one Rajvir Singh Raju of Deon village and six to seven unidentified persons beat him up and attacked him with sharp-edged weapons. They also threatened to kill him, he said. A case has been registered under the IPC and the Arms Act at the Sadar police station. No arrest has been made so far. Villager ends life
A resident of nearby Bhagu village died eight days after consuming a chemical substance. The police said the deceased, Najam Singh, was upset over his wife's illicit relationship with her cousin. Unable to tolerate it, he consumed the poisonous substance. He was declared dead in a hospital here. A case has been registered against Veerpal Kaur and her cousin Bhagwan Singh. Woman, son booked
The police has booked a man and his mother for cheating a resident of Gill Khurd village. In a complaint to the police, Sukhdev Singh said Manpreet Kaur and Lakhwinder Singh duped him of Rs 2.5 lakh on the pretext of getting him a job. The police has registered a case under Section 420 of the IPC at the Balianwali police station after the Economic Offences Wing of the Bathinda police investigated the matter. |
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St Xavier’s student cracks NTSE
Bathinda, August 19 Akashdeep said that he was quite apprehensive despite doing well in the examination, as competition was tough. With eyes set on the examination, Akashdeep had started preparations in March 2011. Instead of wasting time on watching television, he sat in front of computer. Akashdeep also credited his success to the extra guidance given by his school teachers. Wishing to become an IAS officer, Akashdeep said he was keen to study science and math subjects in higher classes. The press release stated 581 students were selected from Punjab for the examination. The school principal, father Eulalio, expressed satisfaction over the hard work put in by Akashdeep and said the school would extend cooperation to him in overcoming the academic hurdles that he may encounter. |
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MBBS entrants welcomed at Adesh college
Bathinda, August 19 Dr Singh said these activities were very helpful in discouraging ragging at educational institutes. He claimed that the Adesh campus was ragging-free. The event was organised by the Students' Council-2012 AIMSR. Assistant professor, Department of Pharmacology, and co-convener of the Students' Council, AIMSR, Dr Satnam Singh coordinated the event. The new entrants showcased their talent through stage performances. The talented students were awarded. Those present included medical superintendent of the Adesh Hospital Dr Gurpreet Singh and senior faculty members. |
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Senior citizens hold Van Mahotsav
Bathinda, August 19 A brief function was held to mark Van Mahotsav, under which more than one thousand trees were planted on the campus of the nursing institute. Managing director of the institute Dr Ranjot welcomed the chief guest, senior deputy mayor Tarsem Goyal, guest of honour, Bimal Garg and Sukhdev Singh, chairman of PKS International School. A cultural programme was also organised. In the end, the president of the Senior Citizens Council, Prof DS Mastana, proposed the vote of thanks. |
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