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Major reshuffle in city traffic wing
CBSE athletics meet concludes
Abetment to suicide case
Yuvraj Hans and Parul Gulati pay obeisance at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Monday. Photo:
Sameer Sehgal
No clue in woman’s murder case
Indo-Pak shopping festival from today
Drug peddler nabbed
8 KCW students selected for Punjab Police
Global Institutes’ students win gold medals
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Rain brings chill in city
Amritsar, October 15
As the city got in the mood to welcome the winters, the changed weather brought some chill that forced many to find warmth in their woollens. "I had to take out my warm stoles and shawls to comfort myself after the sudden rain," said Latika Madaan, a student of BBKDAV College.
The weather has been quite unpredictable this year. The summers stretched out much as the monsoons were limited to just a cameo. But the showers have made sure that the onset of winters is on time. The Met department has predicted the showers to continue for coming days. "It's a good as well as bad news. Though the temperature has come down and the chill is being felt in the air, it is not a good news for farmers," said Gurbaksh Singh, a retired government officer. While adults gave mixed reactions to the sudden showers, kids and some youngsters had their fun. Seen soaking in the rain, enjoying the chill and crowding numerous roadside rehriwallas for "masala chai" and "pakoras", the rain brought in many moods of the city residents. But it also brought in numerous traffic jams and clogged roads. Inconvenience was evident on city roads, as the heavy-traffic areas suffered traffic clogs and jams.
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Major reshuffle in city traffic wing
Amritsar, October 15 The decision is apparently the fallout of the recent incident in which pilgrims in the Golden Temple have complained to Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal about the dismal traffic scenario and alleged corrupt practices adopted by the traffic police to fleece tourists and pilgrims visiting the holy city for paying obeisance at Harimandir Sahib. According to police sources, out of the total 176 staff of the traffic wing, the Police Commissioner had changed 135 traffic policemen, including ASIs. The new faces, which were recruited after 2000, had been deputed in place of the shifted staff. It is pertinent to mention here that Police Commissioner Ram Singh yesterday placed five traffic policemen, including two ASIs, under suspension following the complaints of misconduct and corruption against them, while Baljit Singh Randhawa, ADCP, was asked to prepare a detailed report about their nexus and modus operandi. Visitors, especially tourists, going to pay obeisance at Darbar Sahib often complained about the misconduct and corrupt practices of traffic policemen. However, they preferred not to lodge any complaints due to obvious
reasons. The Police Commissioner, while confirming this, said the step was taken following numerous complaints against them. New recruits of clean image had been given a chance to smoothen the traffic scenario in the holy city. He said whosoever indulging in any corrupt practice would be taken
to task. Meanwhile, the police today shifted the in charge of the Galliara police chowki to police line, while the remaining staff has also been changed. The police sources revealed that the action was taken against them because their work was not satisfactory. Till the new staff takes over the charge at the police
chowki, SHO Sukhwinder Singh Randhawa has been deputed to look after its working. A police official said though there was no specific complaint against the chowki in charge, senior police authorities were not satisfied with the working of the current chowki in charge Ranjit Singh.
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CBSE athletics meet concludes
Amritsar, October 15 In the same event, Simarjit Kaur of Doaba Public School, Parowal, and Mandeep Kaur of MGN Public School, Kapurthala, bagged second and third positions, respectively. In 5,000-m race for boys (U-19), Rohit Rana of Doaba Public School, Parowal, got first position, followed by Palwinder Singh of Harkrishan Public School, Malianwal, who stood second and Lovepreet Singh of SGTB Public School, Khantkot, who got third place. Amritpal Singh of GNP School, Ludhiana, managed to bag first position in shot put boys U-19. Harchand Singh of SGGS Academy, Amritsar, and Sahibpreet Singh of PDPS, Jalandhar, acquired second and third positions, respectively. In 400-m race for girls (U-14), Amanjot of SBBS School, Khiala, got first position, while Ramandeep Kaur of Harkrishan Public School, Tarn Taran, stood second and Ramanpreet Kaur of Guru Nanak Mission School got third place. Amandeep Kaur of DRSS, Fazilka, claimed first position in javelin throw girls U-19, while Kanika Jaswal of MR City SS School, Balachaur, and Rajnit Kaur of Oakdale School, Hoshiarpur, bagged second and third positions, respectively. Dr Jeewan Jyoti Sidana, manager of the host Sidana International School, said the three-day event witnessed contests between 95 teams, which participated in various sports disciplines like discus throw, shot put, high jump, long jump, triple jump, javelin throw and races. She thanked the CBSE observer, guests, coaches and athletes from various parts of Punjab. The closing ceremony of the meet was presided over by Olympian Ajay Raj Singh. Among others Dr HS Randhawa, director, Sports, GNDU, Rasal Singh DEO (Secondary), Bibi Vajinder Kaur Verka and Bibi Rajinder Kaur, district president and district secretary (Istri) Akali Dal Badal participated in the function.
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GNDU alumnus gets four-year RI
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, October 15 Sourav Mahajan, a final-year student of the Department of Law, GNDU, had committed suicide by jumping before the train near Kathunangal Railway Station on October 17, 2003. The Government Railway Police had found a suicide note in his pocket following which it has booked the then head of the department, Dr MD Singh, and a second- semester student, Harminder Singh Mintu. A case under Section 306 of the IPC has been registered at the GRP police station. Sourav took the extreme step after being charged with stealing a mobile phone by Harminder Singh and some other students. In his suicide note, he had alleged that even though Dr Singh could have given him a clean chit seeing his past records, but instead of this he was humiliated by the HoD and the then security officer. However, the AIG GRP after a thorough probe had given a clean chit to Dr Singh and the security officer. After this, the Punjab Human Rights Commission had also conducted investigations in this connection. While pronouncing the judgment, the Additional Session Judge said following the GRP reports and statements of the witnesses, Harminder Singh was found guilty in the abetment to suicide case of Sourav. He sentenced him for four years of rigorous imprisonment, besides Rs 5,000 as fine. He would have to go through six months’ more imprisonment in case he failed to pay the fine.
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‘Burrah’ — a film about celebration, bhangra
Amritsar, October 15 Throw in some issues they are interested in and the film becomes a complete entertainer. So when actor Yuvraj Hans and Parul Gulati, the pair from upcoming Punjabi flick “Burrah” came visiting the city, the initial curiosity was if the film would be any different? “It is a different film. Fine, it has all the elements synonymous to youngsters, campus, parties, fun and girls. But the film is not all peachy. It focuses on our cultural and folk legacy of bhangra,” says Yuvraj. So its a dance flick? “Not completely. But it does have bhangra as its theme. The name itself is suggestive that the film is about celebration. ‘Burrah’ is an expression of happiness, whether we are having fun or doing bhangra,” says Yuvraj. Settled over its youth-centric topic and relevance, the next thing that comes to the mind is the star cast. With Yuvraj and Harish Verma’s second outing together on the screen, the rest of the star cast consists of newcomers. Leading ladies Parul Gulati and Avantika Hundal, Vikramjit Singh Randhawa, Mohit Bhaskar and many others. “It gives a fresh appeal to the film and the audience will see new faces,” says Parul. While the film has a youthful flavor and stars young actors, the state of youth in the state remains questionable. With Rahul Gandhi’s statement of facts saying that seven out of 10 youngsters in Punjab are addicted to drugs, Yuvraj gives a agreeing nod. “He is right. Drug menace is eating the youth in Punjab alive. It is a contributing factor to the growing incidences of violence and crime in the state. Irrespective of the rural or urban background, many youngsters are falling easy prey to drug addiction.” Yuvraj, whose father singer Hans Raj Hans is busy fighting the menace through the principles of Sufism, desires to join him in his campaign. “He is actually taking the fight head on, involving masses and classes. I would like to join him as I feel strongly for the cause and may be this would be the first thing I do tomorrow morning,” shares the actor. Back to the film, “Burrah” marks the debut of Bollywood’s Mukul Dev in Punjabi film industry. Music for the film is given by Gurmeet Singh, who has given music for hits like “Yaar Anmulle”. Hemant Sagar Sharma is the director and the film will be released on October 19. About the film “Burrah” marks the debut of Bollywood’s Mukul Dev in Punjabi film industry. Hemant Sagar Sharma is the director and the film will be released on October 19.
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No clue in woman’s murder case
Amritsar, October 15 The police could not identify the deceased as no one has come forward to claim her body. Unidentified persons had killed the woman with sharp-edged weapons. Her face was brutally smashed to hide her identity. Parvesh Chopra, SHO, Sultanwind police station, said the police was still clueless as no one had come forward to claim her body. He said as per the preliminary investigations, she was killed somewhere else and her body was later thrown here. “We brought hundreds of people from the nearby areas for her identification, but no one could identify the deceased. We have kept her body in the Guru Nanak Dev Hospital mortuary for identification,” said Parvesh. He added that the police would be able to find a clue in the case only after the identification of the deceased.
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Indo-Pak shopping festival from today
Amritsar, October 15 A press release issued here today stated that the event would not only flourish trade relations between both countries, but would also bring the citizens of these countries closer, which would usher in more understanding and harmony. Members of the Multan Chamber of Commerce and the Commerce Committee of SAARC are expected to participate in this exhibition. The exhibition would showcase creations by designers from Pakistan and India. The creations would include designer apparels, footwear, home décor and
jewellery. All these products would be available for sale. The entry to the shopping festival-cum-exhibition would be free.
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Drug peddler nabbed
Amritsar, October 15 The police in a press statement issued here said a number of cases of similar nature were already registered against him in various police stations of the city. He was recently released on bail from the Amritsar Central Jail. The police has registered a case under Sections 22/61/85 of the NDPS act against him. The police officials said further investigations were under progress to find out the sources of the narcotic power seized
from him.
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Festive season: 2 CRPF companies called in to tighten security
Amritsar, October 15 It is pertinent to mention here that in view of the huge inflow of tourists and pilgrims in the city, who come to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple and Durgiana Temple during the festive season, the police has sought the services of paramilitary forces. The two battalions have arrived in the city today, while more companies could be called in the future if the need arises.
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8 KCW students selected for Punjab Police
Amritsar, October 15 They today visited the college and took the pledge to serve society with dedication. The selected girls are Amandeep Kaur, Parminderjit Kaur, Rashpal Kaur, Baljit Kaur, Manisha, Baljinder Kaur, Manpreet Kaur and Gurpinder Kaur. Dr Sukhbir Kaur Mahal, principal of KCW, congratulated and motivated them to work hard to protect the rights of innocents.
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Global Institutes’ students win gold medals
Amritsar, October 15 Jasjit Kaur of B.Tech (IT) and Aditi Goel of B.Tech (CSE), both students of Global Institutes, were awarded medals at the convocation of Punjab Technical University held at Kapurthala. As many as 36 students of B. Tech, MBA and MCA of the institute got merit positions. Dr BS Chandi, chairman of Global Institutes, congratulated the students for their excellent performance in academics.
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