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ASI caught taking bribe
House in New Abadi burgled
Army men, nursing students visit Red Ribbon Express
Lukewarm response forces KIT to extend date for GADN scheme
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Cong burns effigy of state govt
SPIC MACAY team comes to city for witnessing Harivallabh sammelan
Harivallabh Pratiyogita Day 2
New stenting techniques to avoid bypass surgery
Tankers to remain off road tomorrow
MC delimitation: BSP holds protest
‘Need to change stigma attached to rape’
EPFO sports competition begins
from schools & Colleges
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ASI caught taking bribe
Jalandhar, December 26 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the Vigilance Bureau Sat Pal said acting on a complaint by Davinder Singh Arora, a resident of Radeel Nagar, that the ASI, Harmanjit Singh, was demanding Rs 15,000 for settling a case of power pilferage against him, the VB laid a trap and arrested the ASI, deployed at the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (Powercom) police station, with the gratification money of Rs 10,000. A case under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act was registered against the ASI at the Jalandhar police station of the VB, the DSP added. In November, the enforcement wing of the Powercom had conducted a raid on the house owned by Arora in Baldev Nagar and found him guilty of power pilferage. The enforcement wing had slapped a penalty of Rs 65,000 on Arora and a case was also registered against him at the Powercom police station. The DSP revealed that as the ASI was investigating the case, so he had been demanding Rs 15,000 as bribe from Arora for settling the case. The deal was finally struck at Rs 10,000, but in the meantime, Arora approached the VB and complained against the ASI, following which the VB laid a trap, the officer added. Today the ASI called Arora and asked him to hand over the money to him at Ravi Das Chowk. As the duo sat in a vehicle owned by the ASI, the VB team caught the ASI accepting the bribe, the DSP claimed.
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House in New Abadi burgled
Jalandhar, December 26 Narinder Jain, the house owner, said he along with family had gone to his parent’s house in Hargovind Nagar, near Transport Chowk, last night. He received a phone call from his neighbour early this morning informing him about the theft. In his complaint to the police, Jain said he rushed to home and found the main gate broken open and household good scattered in the rooms. The entire house was ransacked and the thieves had taken away an LPG cylinder, gold jewellery, cash and other valuables. After receiving the complaint, the police conducted a search of the house and has initiated investigation. A case of theft has also been registered at the Division No 8 police station. Burglary in factory Phagwara: Robbers broke into a factory, Pardeep Engineering Works, in the Industrial Area yesterday and took away goods, including gun metal, worth more than Rs 6 lakh. Ashok Gupta, the factory owner, has lodged a complaint in this regard. |
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Army men, nursing students visit Red Ribbon Express
Jalandhar, December 26
Visitors took an oath of abstaining from drugs on the oath-taking module of the train. Counselling of 382 people took place and HIV tests were conducted on 339 people in the train. As many as 377 people underwent a general health check-up in the train. Even as many more people visited the train as compared to yesterday, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were detected among only 10 persons. As many as 70 units of blood were donated during a camp held on the train today. It was the last day of the train’s stoppage in the city.
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Lukewarm response forces KIT to extend date for GADN scheme
Jalandhar, December 26 The last date for applying for the scheme, having of 36 HIG three-bedroom flats and 36 MIG two-bedroom flats in a six-storey building, has now been extended up to January 11, 2013, from December 21. Earlier also, the KIT was forced to extend the last date from November 26 to December 21 for applying for the scheme opened on October 23, this year. Actually the high rates of the flats for the scheme located on NH-1 on the Jalandhar-Amritsar road in Kartarpur have been keeping the buyers at bay since the opening of the scheme. The rate of the HIG flat has been fixed at Rs 41 lakh, while that of the MIG flat at Rs. 34.2 lakh. The rates of the flats fixed by the KIT were too high for the scheme located in Kartarpur, said Kulwant Singh, a property dealer operating from Guru Gobind Singh Avenue of Jalandhar. The property dealer said, "The rates fixed by the KIT are even much higher that the current market value of the flats located in the already much successful Guru Gobind Singh Avenue Scheme of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust (JIT)." Kulwant Singh said, "A three-bedroom HIG flat located on the ground and first floors is currently available at Rs 40 lakh to 45 lakh, whereas the same for the upper floors is available at Rs 35 lakh to 36 lakh at Guru Gobind Singh Avenue. Similarly, a two-bedroom MIG flat located on the ground and first floors is available at Rs 25 to 30 lakh, where the same situated on the upper floors is available at Rs 22-23 lakh." That is why, most of the buyers have not preferred to apply for flats in the GADN Development Scheme located at Kartarpur, on the Jalandhar-Amritsar road. Secondly, most of the buyers have kept themselves at bay from the scheme as the flat system is not much in vogue in Kartarpur. That is why, the KIT has not even received half of the applications for its scheme of 72 flats. While the Executive Officer (EO) of the KIT, RL Bhagat, could not be contacted as he is unwell and under treatment at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Jalandhar Additional Deputy Commissioner (General)-cum KIT Chairman Praneet Bhardwaj said, " The KIT has received nearly 30 applications for the allotment of HIG/MIG multi-storey flats in the GADN Development Scheme so far." Responding to a query, he said, "The rates of the flats are fixed according to the formula fixed by the state government from time to time." Hoping that more buyers will apply for the allotment of flats in the GADN Development Scheme before the last date of January 11, Parneet Bhardwaj said the flats were already ready and their possession would be handed over to the successful applicants after the draw at the earliest.
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Cong burns effigy of state govt
Jalandhar, December 26 A recent attack on Ludhiana AIG SS Mand again established that the Punjab Government had no control on Akali workers, Congress leaders alleged. Secretary of the PPCC Pushpinder Khanna, Leader of Opposition in the Municipal Corporation Jagdish Raj Raja, councillors Susheel Rinku and Sharwan Grover were present on the occasion. The Congress workers gathered at the Congress Bhawan at Rajendra Nagar and went towards nearby Kacheheri Chowk to burn the effigy raising slogans against the state government. Meanwhile, vice-president of the Punjab Mahila Congress Nimisha Mehta also criticised the attack by Akali workers on Mand.
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Lessons in culture and heritage Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, December 26 The 50-plus brigade of classical music lovers - teachers and volunteers of the SPIC MACAY - have come to dig into the pleasures of Indian classical music. And though there are plenty of music lovers at the oldest classical music festival of the world, the presence of this charged-up bunch of youngsters has certainly added to the galvanic thrill that usually characterises the festival. Led by SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth) founder Dr Kiran Seth - the man who began the movement to take Indian classical music across the nation - the SPIC MACAY team shall be staying in the city till December 30 (and in the state till December 31), for the organisation’s winter school intensive. As many as 43 students, 10 teachers and six volunteers of the organisation have come to the city to attend the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan and to inculcate a better understanding of Indian classical music, culture and cinema among youngsters. The strict, disciplined regime of the youngsters in itself is proof of the values being propagated and hence the movement’s success across the country. All the members of the group get up at 4 am and there are "Hath yoga" and "Naad yoga" sessions delivered by Dr Seth. Then they indulge in "shramdaan" (voluntary work) on the Devi Talaab Mandir complex. From the top to bottom everyone chips in with their bit. Ankit, a SPIC MACAY volunteer from Meerut, says, “We are not supposed to have any inhibitions. It is a team effort.” From picking up discarded paper or wrappers to sweeping with a broom or serving the langar, the team members have been involved in all kinds of community service since they came. One could learn a lesson from that. From 9 am to 12 noon they attend a music workshop, by Prof Prem Sagar, lecturer in vocal music at Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalya, and from 2 pm to 4 pm there are film screenings. They spend the rest of the day attending the Harivallabh events. So far, they have seen Akira Kurosawa’s "Kagemusha", "Making of the Mahatma" by Shyam Benegal and Charlie Chaplin’s "Modern Times". JP Bhatnagar, SPIC MACAY volunteer from Chittorgarh, says, “Our main purpose is to propagate cultural values among youngsters and spread the message of respecting our heritage and music across India.” “School students from Ahmedabad, Patna, Pune, Chittorgarh, Shri Ganganagar, Ludhiana, Delhi and Samastipur have participated in the intensive,” he adds. Chaitnaya Kochar, SPIC MACAY coordinator from Jalandhar, says, “The basic purpose of holding the seven-day intensive is to make students adhere to an ashram-like atmosphere during which they get precious lessons steeped in our roots. This is also an endeavour to encourage more participation from other schools and students among us. Tomorrow students from Kapurthala are also expected to join Volunteers from Delhi, Bangalore, Meerut, Pune and Chittorgarh are part of the team. The team members will stay in the city till the end of the sammelan on December 30, after that they will go to the holy city of Amritsar for a heritage walk.
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Students participate in vocal contests
Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, December 26
The sammelan hasn't started yet, but the mini-recitals of the recently-initiated in the classical disciplines during the pratiyogita has already begun ushering in the atmosphere of serenity at the temple complex. A relatively higher participation of students in the contests of senior category was witnessed during the second day of the pratiyogita today. Participants from Kolkata, Varanasi, Ghaziabad, Delhi and other cities across Punjab sung during the classical vocal and semi classical (vocal) contests held today. Most of the participants from far away places said they had learnt about the pratiyogita from the net or friends. Among the contestants and visitors, were hidden stories of dedication and love for the festival. Contestant speak Amey Raotole, who accompanied one of the participants for the pratiyogita today, came all the way from Jalgaon in Maharshtra to become a part of the contest. The 23-year-old youngster, who is pursuing his internship for Charted Accountancy, is a fan of the festival and chirpily told The Tribune that he had crossed 1,600 kilometres and travelled two days by train to become a part of the Harivallabh experience. Deft at playing the harmonium, he shall be competing for the non-percussion category tomorrow on the instrument. Raotole picked up music from his father, who sings. He has also played for a fest by the Dadar Matunga Cutural Society in Pune and has been a regular at youth festivals. When asked isn't he scared of the potential hazards of playing the instrument being labeled an accompanying artist rather than a soloist, his immediately shoots a confident reply, which tells one his passion has depth. "Many maestros are researching on the harmonium these days. In the Harivallabh mains itself this year, Sudhanshu Kulkarni and his son shall be playing the instrument. Pune artist Dr Arvind Thatte, who is also pursuing a doctorate on the instrument said, "If we are dedicated, the harmonium has a world of possibilities and I believe India is yet to explore them all." Raotole himself went to learn from Kulkarni but due to the huge distance (1,000 km) he later began taking lessons in the instrument (for two years) from Pune-based artist Appa Sahib Jalgaonkar. Presently pursuing his CA internship, Raotole said he had planned to stay dedicated to the cause of the instrument and pursue it side by side. What he chooses as his ultimate career, only time will tell, he quipped. Talking to The Tribune Avtar Kaur, who won in the classical vocal category said, "I have been learning since I was five." She has played on the main stage in 2010, accompanied by seasoned artists like Sukhwinder Singh, Pinky and Ustad Mehmood Dhaulpuri, since she won the Thumri contest in 2009. Tutored by her Ustad Krpal Singh (vocals) and Dr Varinder Kumar and presently her teacher Seema Chaddha, she is multi-talented artist as she would also be performing in the non-percussion category tomorrow. Results In the senior classical-vocal category, Avtar Kaur (Raag Bageshri) from Jalandhar stood first, Vishnu Mishra (Raag Bihag) from Varanasi stood second, Kanwar Bahar Johal (Raag Ahir Bhairav) from Jalandhar along with Deepanshu Pandit (Raag Miyan Malhar) from Jalandhar stood third. In the semi-classical category, Jyotika Tangri from Jalandhar stood first, Indresh Kumar Mishra from Delhi stood second and Meena from Amritsar stood third.
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New stenting techniques to avoid bypass surgery
Jalandhar, December 26 Premier interventional cardiologist Dr Suhail Dohad, while speaking at a 'Technical Exchange Programme in Cardiology' shared this information, concerning its clinical trials in USA. The programme was organised by a city-based NABH accredited hospital. Speaking at the workshop for the interventional cardiologists, Dr Dohad informed about the latest modifications and advancements being made in the stenting technology. One of the recent developments is the Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold, which would replace the currently used stents, to keep open the arteries of the heart. The benefit of the technology is enormous for patients as the deployed scaffold would slowly biodegrade within 18 months. There would be no metal in the heart artery. Dr CS Pruthi, managing director of a city-based Heart Care Hospital said, "Our initiative is to invite those, who shall benefit the most from the education programme. This is a flagship event which aimed at providing the Punjab physicians the exposure of what is happening new and developmental at a global level." The programme was aimed at equipping and exposing the physicians and the hospital doctors on the latest developments in cardiology and the technology used to empower the doctors to provide excellent patient care with good results.
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Tankers to remain off road tomorrow
Jalandhar, December 26 Indian Oil Tanker Union, Punjab, comprising its three units located at as much terminals of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in the state at Jalandhar, Bathinda and Sangrur, has decided to start its indefinite strike from December 28. Supply of the aviation fuel to nearby airports, diesel to railways and Punjab roadways would also be affected with the strike. |
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MC delimitation: BSP holds protest
Phagwara, December 26
The state government had excluded Dalit-dominated localities to deprive the Dalit population from the urban facilities in the town. The protest march began from Hargobind Nagar and concluded at the tehsil complex before the SDM office. The dharna, which was addressed by several prominent BSP leaders, threatened to intensify the struggle if the government failed to watch the welfare of the Dalits. Earlier, a rally was also organised, which demanded inclusion of the Dalits dominated localities in the Municipal Corporation, Phagwara. The protesters also demanded construction of 'Under-Paths' on national highways near Guru Ravi Dass Mandir and Civil Hospital, Phagwara, to facilitate the people. The BSP leaders warned the civil and police officials to leave the over-playing game, otherwise, the BSP would not spared them at any cost. BSP leaders Ashok Sandhu, Harbhajan Singh Balalon and Harmesh Kaul also addressed the rally.
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‘Need to change stigma attached to rape’
Jalandhar, December 26 On Monday, renowned short film and documentary maker Daljeet Ami screened a documentary ‘Not Every Time’ based on the Kiranjit rape and murder case of Barnala after which a gender-based discussion was held. Dignitaries on the occasion stressed that a voice should be raised about atrocities on women not just in Delhi but at all places where hundreds of stories on women were going unheard due to social stigmas, government inaction, traditional inhibitions or other similar reasons. It was reiterated that the onus was more on men than women, contrary to what had traditionally been propagated, in such cases and youngsters from both the genders had to be taught to be both more sensitive and audacious in their responses to social hypocrisy, wherein such issues had often been dumbed down. Head of the department Prof Simran Sidhu introduced the dignitaries to students and started the discussion. Prof Namrata Joshi, Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, GND University, Ladhewali, stressed on the need of awareness of rights for women. Professor Sukhwant Hundal from the Department of Asian languages, University of British Columbia, Canada, emphasised on the need to improve the relationship structure existing in the society. Mediaperson Kuldeep Bedi emphasised on the need to sensitise the dominant male section of the society, as only changed psychology of men could prevent horrible crimes like these. Mediaperson Satnam Manak stressed upon the need for the revival of the Police Acts. Gyan Singh from Germany compared the rape laws of Germany with the India and emphasised that in Germany, rape was considered a graver crime than murder. Prof Ominder Johal from the Department of Punjabi, Doaba College, talked about the misuse of the youth campaigning by political parties. Prof Priya Chopra, Manav Sharma, Shaina Chawla, Navpreet Kaur, Vijayta Taneja, Rakesh Singh were also present on the occasion.
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EPFO sports competition begins
Jalandhar, December 26 The three-day competition (basketball and volleyball) was inaugurated by Additional CPFC (Punjab and HP) SK Khanna. Speaking on the occasion, Regional PF Commissioner Vishwajeet Sagar wished all the teams best of luck. Ludhiana RPFC PS Maingi, member regional EPFO committee Sunil Sood were also present on the occasion.
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from schools & Colleges
Jalandhar, December 26 The leadership of S Gurdeep Sihra was lauded for transforming education from theoretical to application-based learning which had improved employability of the students. Renowned personalities like Rural Development and Panchayats Minister S Surjit Singh Rakhra, Vice-Chancellor SGGSWU S Gurmohan Singh Walia, Principal Khalsa College, Patiala, Dr Dharminder Singh Ubha and Director (Colleges) along with Dr Prem Kumar- President Emeritus, PCMA, were present on the occasion. Students enthral audience The annual day-cum-prize distribution function 'Waves of Change' was organised at Seth Hukam Chand SD Public Senior Secondary School, Sangal Sohal- Variana, Kapurthala Road, Jalandhar. Mayor of the city Sunil Jyoti was the chief guest on the occasion. He was welcomed by Principal Manju Arora and president of managing committee Seth Amrit Kumar Budhia. A variety of programme included items like dance performance, divinity, rockers rock, aspiration, giddha, bhangra were presented. Principal Manju Arora read the annual report. The students were given prizes in academics, co-curricular and sports section at the prize distribution function. Athletic meet held at La Blossoms School Annual Athletic Meet 2012 was organised at La Blossoms School. The opening ceremony commenced with the march past of the school appointees, The sports captain, vice sports captain, captains and vice-captains represented the four houses. Principal Vandana Murria and director Ruhani Kohli took salute as they marched to the music of the smartly attired school band. Students did aerobics and put up a show of martial arts, including gymnastics, gatka, and self defense techniques on eve-teasing. Track events took off with a couple of races like 50m sprint, 100m, 200m, lemon and spoon race, relay race, three legged etc. Tug-of-war between the bus drivers and conductors was held and teachers displayed their sportsmanship through various races. Olympian Sardar Surinder Singh Sodhi, a former Indian hockey captain, was the chief guest on the occasion honoured the state and National-level sports winners of 2012. Chairman Sanjeev Murria gave medals to the winners. Art and science exhibition An art and science exhibition was held at New St Soldier Senior Secondary School (Guru Tegh Bahadur Nagar). Students presented art pieces and models on the occasion. The exhibition was inaugurated by Jalandhar SDM-II Isha Kalia. Chairman of the school NK Nanda, director Sushma Nanda, principal Poonam, vice-principal Poonam, among others, applauded students for their creativity and finesse. Christmas celebrated DISP Dhilwan celebrated Christmas by organising "Mr Santa Contest" in an enchanting manner. Dance performances, Christmas carols, poems and speeches were part of the programme. Tiny tots were dressed in the Santa Claus attire and distributed sweets among the students. Meanwhile, Christmas was celebrated with lot of gaiety at Police DAV Public School. The school wore a festive look. The tiny tots of pre-primary wing presented the story of Jesus Christ. The senior wing enacted a story based on the life of Abu Ben Adham. Santa Claus distributed sweets and toys among thechildren. Prize distribution function The 25th annual prize distribution function with the theme 'Umang' was held on the premises of Shiv Jyoti Public School on December 23. Students presented the Annual Report of the School in a play form with a glimpse of the school's journey during the 25 years. The Chief Guest in his blessings congratulated children, parents and teachers for such an excellent performance.
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