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Mystery shrouds girl's death
Inaction: Another cop shifted to Police Lines
Councillor faces eve-teasing, accused in police
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One arrested with habit-forming drugs
Amritsar, April 21 In yet another haul of habit-forming drugs, the CIA staff nabbed Ranbir Singh, a resident of Baler Village, with drugs. The police recovered 15,000 habit-forming tablets and capsules from him. According to information, he was held when he was coming to the Gate Khazana from the Lahori Gate side. The preliminary investigation revealed that a person supplied the drugs to him near the Lahori Gate. He has been sent to two-day police remand.
Cong, Shiv Sena leaders meet protesting youths
Admn on beautification drive to lure tourists
Seven honoured for finding opportunity in adversity
Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal with the winners of the Swami vivekananda Award of Excellence at the Art Gallery. Photo: Sameer Sehgal
Consumer forum directs MC to shut down illegal factory
Police and excise officials with the liquor that was seized from a car at the Majitha road in Amritsar on Sunday. Photo: Vishal Kumar
Review working of Excise Dept, traders urge govt
52 students awarded scholarships
Experts dwell on outcome of specialised jaw surgery
Doctors take part in a workshop at Amandeep Hospital in Amritsar on Sunday. A Tribune Photograph
3 security guards held
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Mystery shrouds girl's death
Amritsar, April 21 The police has started investigations after taking the body in their possession. Senior police officials, including DCP Dr Kaustubh Sharma reached the spot for investigations. According to the information, Parminder was married to Salil about two-and-half-years ago while the couple was residing in the rented accommodation at Ranjit Avenue C-block for the last one year. Jasbir Singh, owner of the house, stated to the police that the tap of their room was running and repeated calls failed to evince any response from Parminder. He went upstairs and found her in semi-conscious condition in the kitchen. He immediately informed Salil's parents, who gave her some liquid so that she could regain some consciousness. Later, the doctor referred her to the hospital as her condition was deteriorating. The family members took her to a private hospital where she was declared dead. ACP (North) Gurnam Singh said they were yet to find the exact cause of the death. He said the further action would be taken after a post-mortem examination report. He said the mother of the girl, who had gone to Delhi, had been informed about the incident.
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Inaction: Another cop shifted to Police Lines
Amritsar, April 21 In the latest case, in charge of Baba Bakala police chowki, sub-inspector Gurnam Singh has been suspended and shifted to the Police Lines as he allegedly failed to act on a complaint filed by a former sarpanch of village, Rashpal Kaur. Her son was attacked by several youths of the same area. Rashpal Kaur, a teacher at Shaheed Darshan Singh Pheruman College, Rayya, and a resident of Baba Bakala, had accused the chowki in charge of implicating wrong persons in the case, in which her son was allegedly assaulted by a group of youths while leaving the real culprits free. Kaur alleged that her son Kanwar Mukhpal Singh was thrashed by several persons of the same area when he was returning home after leaving her in the college. She said her son had identified the accused as Jarnail Singh, Sukhbir Singh, Bau, Sahib Singh and Balwinder Singh, all residents of Sathiala village and nearby areas, besides several unidentified persons. They were all armed with iron rods and sharp-edged weapons. However, she alleged that the police omitted the names of Jarnail Singh and Balwinder Singh, while including the names of Simarpreet Singh and Rupinder Singh. She said her son did not know these two persons, but the police entered their names to save Jarnail Singh and Balwinder Singh. Kanwar Mukhpal, who was admitted to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in a serious condition, had stated that he had given the names of Jarnail Singh and Balwinder to sub-inspector Gurnam Singh but he did not know why the police omitted their names. He said he did not know the reason why they had attacked him. However, when the Amritsar rural police failed to take the necessary action in the incident which occurred over a month ago, Rashpal Kaur approached the DIG border range for justice. Paramraj Singh Umranangal, DIG border range, confirmed the suspension of sub-inspector Gurnam Singh, while adding that he had received a number of complaints against his conduct and therefore he has been placed under suspension and an enquiry has been marked against him.
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Councillor faces eve-teasing, accused in police
Amritsar, April 21 Those arrested have been identified as Amritpal Singh and Manprit Singh, both residents of Muktsar whereas the third accused Ravinder pal Singh, a resident of Jandiala Guru, absconded from the scene. According to information, BJP councillor from Ward No. 51 Preeti Taneja had parked her car on a turning point of the Lawrence Road at around 10 pm, when the three youths passed some vulgar remarks. No sooner did she object to their activities, the three became violent and attacked her. On hearing her shouts, two shopkeepers Rakesh Gupta and Raj Kumar rushed to the spot and caught hold two of the accused. “As I got down from my car, they twisted my arm and unsuccessfully tried to rob me of my gold and diamond bangles. I raised alarm and the two traders came to my rescue,” she said. Investigating officer, ASI, Parveen Kumar of Lawrence Road police post, told that a case under Sections 382/511/354, IPC, had been registered. “We have got their remand for a day and interrogation is on. We are on the lookout for the third accused. We raided on his house at Jandiala Guru, but in vain. We are having constant vigil on his hideouts and he, too, would be in our net soon,” he said.
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One arrested with habit-forming drugs Amritsar, April 21 Meanwhile, the police arrested over a dozen persons on similar charges. They were arrested during a drive against drug addiction. The drive was launched by the police following instructions of the Home Department. Concerned over the rampant drug peddling and drug addiction, the Punjab police had launched the drive a few days ago. During the drive, the police has arrested over 100 persons for selling drugs. Recently, the Health Department had seized intoxicants worth Rs 2 lakh from an illegal godown in Katra Sher area. The godown owner could not produce any documents or licence for storing the proscribed drugs.
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Cong, Shiv Sena leaders meet protesting youths
Amritsar, April 21 Youth Congress president Vikram Chaudhary also visited the place and assured the protesting youngsters of full support. He said the indifferent attitude of state government towards the protesting youngsters was highly condemnable. He said while the unemployed linesmen were being manhandled by the police, the government had not cared to look into the problem of youngsters, who were atop the tank for the last 19 days. Meanwhile, with each passing day and rising temperatures, the protesters said they were growing restless. "There is insufficient space atop the tank for 11 persons to sleep at night. We have to take turns to get rest," said Raj Kumar, a protestor. Another youngster Sukhchain Singh said a few of them had to sit on the stairs to let others sleep. "We tie ourselves to the iron grills with belts or whatever is available, lest we might fall if someone is overpowered by sleep."
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Admn on beautification drive to lure tourists
Amritsar, April 21 Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal said Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had announced to develop the heritage of the holy city last year. He said the administration had engaged Mumbai-based company Darashaw Consultancy Private Limited to prepare a detail project report (DPR) regarding the plan. He added that at present the project was at the nascent stage and various modalities were being worked out to put it on the track. The company will require about three months to prepare the DPR after getting the NOCs from owners of the shops and houses, whose facade is proposed to be beautified. The Municipal Corporation has been been given the responsibility of arranging the NOCs. Aggarwal categorically stated that in no way the government would interfere in the private ownership. He said the government would spend on beautifying the exterior of their houses and shops to provide a symmetrical and organised look to the pilgrims. The government will source the funds from various agencies. A part of the funds would be covered under a scheme of the 12th Five Year Plan of the Ministry of Tourism. Being a mixed-use project, the company would look for the feasibility of streamlining the haphazard hoardings, storm water drain, open plazas, facade cleaning and conservation of old building heritage structure. Other major assignment before the administration is to create infrastructure for pedestrian shopping to attract pilgrims. Parking is the other major issue on which stress would be laid during the planning of Aggarwal said a provision of Rs 50 crore had been kept and the exact amount required for investment would only be known after getting the DPR report. The consultant agency has to make recommendations keeping in view the route plan of the proposed Personal Rapid Transit System (PRTS) from the railway station to the Golden Temple.
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Seven honoured for finding opportunity in adversity
Amritsar, April 21 The event, that was organised by Pranya Media and Production House, had DC Rajat Aggarwal as chief guest, who gave away the awards. The guest of honour was a social activist from Chandigarh, Harbhajan Kaur. The ones who were honoured include Veena Arora, a para Olympian, LT Sheena Nayar from the Army, Dr Rajesh Sharma from the field of music, Dr Susheel Gupta from academics, Seva Samiti group’s fire brigade unit got recognised for its good Samaritan act, city-based businessman Sunil Khanna from the field of business and trade. Veena Arora, who has won the gold and silver medal in para Olympics and Lt Sheena Nayar were an inspiration for women in the city. While the former, despite all physical odds and losing a hand due to medical negligence, proved her metal inside the sporting arena, the latter has made the city women folk proud by becoming one of the few privileged women officers of the Indian Army. With arising social suspicions of safety and growth of women in today's society, Veena shared, “Women are strong, it’s wrong to judge their strength purely on the physical level. Give them a healthy environment and see them achieve heights of success. Sadly, there are many flaws in our social and legal system that leads to tragic incidents like rape and female foeticide.” Another inspiring story is of Dr Rajesh Sharma, a music teacher at GNDU’s Department of Music. His blindness not coming in his way to achieve success in the field of music, he is a known composer and judge at some reality music shows. Another young turk fighting for the education of the underprivileged is Mithun. The young guy, who himself had struggled to complete his education due to poverty, has been constantly working to make the lives of 150 of his students better everyday through education.
“I believe education is the only tool to fight poverty, ignorance and social oppression. I have been working to uplift kids from poor families, who cannot afford an education, on my own,” said Mithun. Dr Susheel Gupta, a social activist, who is fighting against the defacing of the city with illegal hoardings and banners was also one of the awardees. Jaswant Singh Gill, who was awarded for saving the lives of 65 mine workers in West Bengal in 1989 mine disaster, where he was site engineer and later received the national award and lifetime achievement award for his heroic act was presented with a special honour. The life member of the Amritsar Disaster management Committee shared that awards and accolades are superficial celebration, but the real sense of achievement comes when one has worked to change the lives of others for better. City-based NGO Seva Society, a 130-year-old non-profitable organisation that has been serving the needs of the needy in the city, was also awarded for running free fire brigade service. The fire fighting wing of the NGO has been responsible for saving many lives over the years, not just in the city, but also nearby districts and villages. The awardees were selected by a jury of three members, comprising academicians from IIT, GNDU and a prominent journalist. Each awardee was selected on the basis of their contribution towards the society and the level of achievement, personal and professional,” said Sanjeev Rana, head, Pranya Media and Production house.
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Consumer forum directs MC to shut down illegal factory
Amritsar, April 21 Manmohan Singh, a resident of the area, had filed a complaint with the forum on May 6 that some persons had illegally started the factory by installing heavy machinery there. The complainant stated in his complaint that he had approached the MC and the PPCB officials, but to no avail. In a reply to the forum, the MC stated that even assuming allegations of the complainant to be correct, no relief could be granted to the complainant as only remedy available to him was to file a civil suit. The MC denied that heavy machinery was installed in the building. It stated that Rakesh Kumar Malhotra, owner of the factory, had only installed sewing machines at the third floor of the building and that, too, after obtaining licence. The MC stated that during the inspection, no heavy machinery was found. The forum with the consent of both the parties had appointed advocate Neeraj Kumar, local commissioner, to find out the actual position. In a report to the forum, he stated that besides one cutter machine on the ground floor of the building, eight sewing machines had been installed on the third floor of the building . When the local commissioner asked Rakesh Malhotra, owner of the building, about the model and wattage of the sewing machines, he was found reluctant in giving the details. As the commissioner asked him to start all the sewing machines, there was no noise at the initial stage and when clothes were inserted therein, the machines started creating loud noise and nuisance. The forum observed that the report of the local commissioner had proved that the machines caused loud noise and nuisance. The forum further stated that no heavy machinery could be allowed to operate in residential areas as licence given to the building owner was against the MC bye laws.
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300 bottles of illegal liquor seized
Amritsar, April 21
They were informed by a milkman that a car had fallen into the drain on Majitha road and there was was illegal liquor in the car. Meanwhile, the police reached the spot and with the help of a crain the car was taken out. They found 300 bottles of liquor stashed in 31 boxes. The preliminary investigation revealed that the car belonged to Balli, a resident of the area. The police said a case under the Excise Act had been registered. No arrest has been made so far.
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Review working of Excise Dept, traders urge govt
Amritsar, April 21 In a communiqué to Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, PPBM president Amrit Lal Jain stated that the new norms would devastate the already sluggish administration of the department. He said the department was trying hard to introduce big changes in its working, but it was unmindful of the fact that its actions were devastating the already sluggish administration of the department. "The electronic initiatives are being served in an half-baked manner. The technology is being served in a manner that it has become a nightmare for the industry." Citing the example of e-payment, Lal said some days ago the state government had issued a public notice, mandating e-payment for all the payments above Rs 25,000 from April 10. As per the notice, department had tied up with four banks for the e-payment facility. However, just two of them were ready till date, he added. He said the notice was issued in a great hurry without making proper arrangements with all the banks for introducing the facility. "It is also not possible to open accounts in the two banks in a short span," Lal said. He added that e-filing of VAT returns on the website of the department was also not hassle-free as many anomalies and half-baked information had been uploaded on it.
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52 students awarded scholarships
Amritsar, April 21 Apart from 12 students from Amritsar region, seven students are from Ambala, eight from Bathinda, nine from Chandigarh region. Sarang Kanade, chief executive officer, upper north, Bharti Airtel, in a press release stated, "Our retail partners are the key to our business and play an important role as customer facing representatives of brand Airtel. It is our way to extend our deepest gratitude to our valued partners." Under the Navratna Little Stars Scholarship Programme, the Airtel navratna retail partners were requested to nominate themselves and share details of their children, studying in classes I to XI along with a summary of their results in the last academic year. About 120 children of retailers were selected from across the country for the scholarship. The programme aims to provide business enhancement support to retailers. Under the programme, retailers will now be awarded exciting prizes throughout the year for their performance.
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Experts dwell on outcome of specialised jaw surgery
Amritsar, April 21 Dr Ravi Mahajan, director of the US-based NGO The Smile Train NGO pointed out that specialised jaw surgery undertaken by the local hospital had shown a success rate of 95 pe rcent. He further stated that in cases of cleft lip and palate, at least, 40 per cent undergo jaw correction surgery, owing to misalignment due to a birth defect. Giving figures about the occurrence of cleft lip and palate, Dr Ravi said one out every 700 live births was suffering from cleft lip and palette. He, however, regretted that due to religious beliefs, superstition, misguidance, blind faith and other factors, parents of such children did not get their wards treated for the deformity. The doctors as well as postgraduate students also got an opportunity to see live surgery, using a new ‘distraction ‘ technique, used for patients having receding jaw line.
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Amritsar, April 21 Sarabjit Singh, a local journalist said, "Two reporters had gone to cover an accident case today, where Harpreet Singh (16), a resident of Muradpura, had died after an accident." He said the family of the deceased alleged that Harpreet had failed to get timely medical care. The mediapersons alleged that two video cameras were broken by the security staff and were manhandled. — TNS
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Mystery shrouds the death of a young girl, who was living in a rented accommodation in Ranjit Avenue area with her husband.
The unemployed youngsters protesting atop at a water tank in Pink Plaza area have garnered support from various quarters as the youth Congress and Shiv Sena leaders went to meet them today.
It was an evening of achievement and honour for seven city-based names, expert and an achiever in their respective field of work. The recipients of Swami Vivekananda Award for Excellence were given away to seven persons at Virsa
Vihar.
Experts discussed unfavourable outcome of specialised jaw surgery on the concluding day of the Orthognathic (Jaw) Live surgery Workshop today. The workshop was organised by the Department of Plastic Surgery, Amandeep Hospital, and the North Zone Association of Plastic Surgeons of India.
