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Biomedical waste burnt in open
Two arrested, three booked in Rambo murder case
Touts, agents fleece public outside Civil Surgeon’s office
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Notification on GPA cheers beleaguered property dealers
Amritsar, August 8 
The state government’s notification to the registration of properties through the general power of attorney (GPA) at 2 per cent fee has cheered up beleaguered property dealers and financiers who have been sulking with the change in rules of the GPA and the prohibition of registries in the unauthorised colonies.A view of the registry office at the tehsil complex in Amritsar. Photo: Sameer Sehgal
Police again urges house owners to submit details of tenants, servants
Attack on jewellers: No breakthrough yet
One of the victims who was shot at in Sultanwind area of Amritsar on Wednesday. A Tribune Photograph
Lodhinangal elected new KCGC Rector
Now, organising chhabeels, langars sans prior permission an offence: MC
Withdraw regularisation fee for illegal colonies: Property dealers
Members of the Property Dealers Association protest near the bus stand in Amritsar on Thursday. A Tribune Photograph
Six booked for duping man of
Rs 1.20 crore
GMC canteen, mess workers without salary for past five months
Quiz contest organised
Role of second husband suspected in death of woman, three children
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Biomedical waste burnt in open
Amritsar, August 8 The items in the heap included blood-stained cotton, surgical gloves, syringes and many other waste material generated during medical procedures. The hospital is required to send the biomedical waste generated on its premises to incinerators for proper disposal. Even other wastes were seen mixed with the biomedical waste. Old and worn-out mattresses were also seen burning at the place. As per a notification issued by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests under the Environment Protection Act, also known as Biomedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998, biomedical waste cannot be mixed with other waste. The guidelines state that the biomedical waste needs to be segregated at the point of generation prior to its disposal. Even though for the purpose of segregation, the hospital has placed various coloured dustbins in its operation theatres and wards, the system does not seem to be followed by the employees concerned as is evident from the violations. By burning the hazardous waste in the open, the hospital is also posing a risk to the health of visitors and its own staff. “What can we expect from the smaller nursing homes, when an institute as reputed as the hospital which is also associated with Government Medical College does not care about the rules,” asked a visitor Harvinder Singh Sandhu. Medical Superintendent Dr KS Sidhu said the hospital was very strict about the biomedical waste disposal guidelines. He said ample number of different coloured dustbins had been provided to segregate the medical waste. He said that he would look into the matter if the guidelines were violated and take necessary action.
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Two arrested, three booked in Rambo murder case
Amritsar, August 8 Earlier, the victim's family had alleged that he was tortured to death by the police and held a protest dharna on the main GT Road. The allegations were later refuted by senior police officials while claiming that he had died due to an overdose of drugs. Among those who have been booked include Tejinder Singh, alias Nitin, a resident of Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar located on Tarn Taran Road, Gurmukh Singh of village Sultanwind and Jagandeep Singh of the Sudarshan Nagar area. Gurmukh Singh is at large. They have been booked under Sections 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 201 and 34 of the IPC, said the Sultanwind police authorities. Police investigations revealed that a day before the incident, he had gone to the residence of Tejinder Singh and they had together consumed drugs. However, he fell unconscious thereafter. The accused, who got frightened, neither informed his parents nor got him admitted to some hospital and threw his body in a vacant plot located near Gulabdass Dera, where he died in the absence of timely treatment. Rambo's family members had alleged that the Sultanwind police had picked Satinderpal Singh up and kept him in illegal detention for interrogation. They had alleged that Rambo had died in police custody and the police chowki concerned later cremated his body as unclaimed in order to save its skin. Kaustubh Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police, however, had refuted the charges and pointed out that as per preliminary investigations, Rambo had not died in police custody. The police had found his body near the Amritsar-Tarn Taran bypass following information provided by some residents of the New Kapur Nagara area. As there was no identification card or paper found by the police on his clothes, the Sultanwind police chowki cremated it as an unclaimed body. He said as per preliminary investigations, Rambo was an acute drug addict and had returned from a de-addiction centre a day before his death. He said he reportedly consumed smack in the house before he came out and met several persons.
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Touts, agents fleece public outside Civil Surgeon’s office
Amritsar, August 8 A large number of people visit the place to get their birth and death registration certificates from the Civil Surgeon's office. These agents by "helping" people fill various forms for a fee also boast of their connections with employees in the office. “I am facing a problem in getting a birth certificate issued for my daughter. One of these touts has promised me to get the job done for Rs 2,000,” said a person, adding that if government employees are more cooperative, people would have no need to come to these agents. The visitors also complained the Civil Surgeon should also engage someone officially who could help illiterate people fill the forms. The Regional Passport Office here has already hired a retired government employee to help people fill the forms. The person officially charges Rs 10 per form, but the innocent people are saved from falling prey to agents and touts. A visitor Mukhtiar Singh said, “Officials should realise that everybody cannot fill these forms. So if someone from their (official) side, even by charging a reasonable fee can help, a lot many people would not be fooled.” Only a few months ago, the touts were shown the door by former Civil Surgeon Dr MS Randhawa. But the touts showed up again after remaining absent for a few days. And when they did come back, they started operating from Tailor Road. Civil Surgeon Dr Yash Mitra has asked the general public not to fall prey to these touts. He said people should not bribe anybody to get their works done. He added that the public can complain to him if someone asks for money.
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Notification on GPA cheers beleaguered property dealers
Amritsar, August 8 Deputy Commissioner Rajat Aggarwal said a government notification was received in this regard. When asked what would be the status of the changed GPA rules, he stated that those were executive orders and the government notification always prevailed on the former. He said the prime motive behind the executive order was to dissuade people from performing sale and purchase on the GPA, as in no manner it could replace the sale deed. As per the earlier issued executive orders, original owners of the properties must be physically accompanying the buyer at the time of the registration to announce that he or she had received the value of his property and endorse its transfer in the name of a new buyer. The power of attorney will be applicable only among blood relatives. Similarly, the buyer must also disclose the source of the money. The rule had sent the real estate investors and financiers in a tizzy, who flocked to the revenue department in large numbers. The judiciary and the government are discouraging the sale and purchase of properties through the power of attorney, but they were still popular among the people for their low rates. It was then said that the sale and purchase of property through the power of attorney deprived the government of its share of taxes, while the people were pumping in unaccounted wealth in real estate. On the one hand, these people were multiplying their investment, while on the other hand, they were boosting speculative prices. As a result, ordinary people were made fence sitters. These people could not realise the dream of owning a roof of their own, as it required a large sum. The amended rule was to be implemented last year itself. However, following protests and requests by real estate investors and dealers, the state government offered relaxation in the implementation of the new rule for some months. The relaxation period was extended four times. Punjab's Revenue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia extended the date for the registration of property deeds using the power of attorney till April 30 in Amritsar and Jalandhar districts, which is now August 31. Spelling out the extension in the deadline, Majithia had, in a press release, stated that it had been revealed that people often use the power of attorney to evade government fees. “The powers of attorneys are also a reason for a large number of property disputes. As per the law, a person becomes the legitimate owner of a property only after the registration deed is duly signed,” he said. The present notification stated that the revenue department would either charge 2 per cent of the value of the property or collector rate, whichever is higher. However, people wondered what was the fun of first changing the rules and then allowing the GPA at 2 per cent fee.
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Police again urges house owners to submit details of tenants, servants
Amritsar, August 8 However, the order has, as of now, fallen on deaf ears, as a few residents have responded to it. Two years ago, cracking a whip on many house owners, the city police had registered cases against them for the violation of the order issued by the Police Commissioner. Past experiences have pointed out that criminals, in the garb of domestic help, had taken advantage of lacunae in the system and remained untraceable after committing the crime. The police authorities here revealed that only a few servants or tenants were registered in the previous year. On an average, only one or two servants were registered at the police station for a month and sometimes not even that. Police Commissioner Ram Singh has issued directions, under Section 144 of the Cr PC, asking the residents to submit photographs, permanent residential proofs and other relevant details of tenants and domestic help to the nearest police station. The police faces a lot of problem in tracing culprits after they escape after committing a crime and if it fails to crack a case, it has to face criticism. "It is a sort of a damage-control exercise. I appeal to all the residents to comply with these orders, which are in their interest only. If the employers gave antecedents of their servants or tenants to the police, it could be verified before hand. Also in the event of any mishap, it could help us in nabbing them," said Ram Singh. It is necessary in the larger interest of the public that they get the detailed particulars of their servants registered and verified with their nearest police stations. This would help the police verify the character of the servant/tenants.
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Attack on jewellers: No breakthrough yet
Amritsar, August 8 The unidentified assailants allegedly took away around half a kg of gold from the jewellers' possession. Police officials, however, said the exact loss would be ascertained only after the statements of the victims, identified as Subodh and Varun Kumar from Muzaffarpur in Bihar, who are still recuperating at the Guru Nanak Dev Hospital (GNDH). Their condition is stated to be stable and out of danger.But they were still not fit for giving statement, the police said. The police has registered a case under Section 307 (attempt to murder) and Section 34 of the IPC on the statement of ASI Paramjit Singh posted as CIA staff. Interestingly, the police did not add the relevant sections of robbery as the prime motive behind the incident. ADCP (Crime) HS Brar maintained the sections of robbery would be added once the jewellers statements were taken. He said police teams were working to get significant clues about the alleged robbers, adding there was no breakthrough in the case so far. Preliminary investigations revealed that the unidentified culprits used a country-made 9 mm automatic pistol to execute the crime. They had apparently done the recce of area before committing the crime. The Chowk Tahli sahib area is known for gold jewellery. The jewellers from outside Punjab usually arrive here for procuring jewellery items. "Jewellers and traders have become a soft target of anti-social elements. The major reason behind such incidents is total collapse of law and order situation in the city. The police should take serious notice of this and evolve a plan for high security arrangements so that such incidents do not happen in future," Amrit Lal Jain, president, Punjab Beopar Mandal, said. Due to lack of security arrangements, they have become vulnerable to such incidents. The two jewelers had reportedly come for repairing jewellery items. In the evening, when they had reached near Chanan Singh Colony, the unidentified assailants came on a motorcycle from Tej Nagar side and shot at them. Chinks in the armour The incident has raised a serious question mark on the night patrolling project of the Punjab police which was launched amid much fanfare recently. The accused openly shot at the traders and decamped with jewellery. Eyewitnesses say the police team reached about half an hour after the incident. Police officials claim they have put over 400 personnel for night policing but this incident has exposed chinks in the armour of the night patrolling set-up
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Lodhinangal elected new KCGC Rector
Amritsar, August 8 Lodhinangal's name was proposed by Khalsa College Governing Council president Satyajit Singh Majithia and he was elected with the voice vote. Known as a soft-spoken man, he would be holding the meetings of the 101-member Khalsa College Governing Council (KCGC). Majithia said Lodhinangal had experience as member of the Vidhan Sabha that would help him to head the meetings of the Council smoothly. Khalsa College Governing Council vice-president Charanjit Singh Chadha and honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina said Lodhinangal was elected as he had experience of an MLA and was a consensus leader within the council. Lodhinangal said he was happy to be associated with the historic council and had been its member since 1990. "I would work to the best of my ability to run the affairs of the council. I know this post is full of responsibility," he said. Cultural affairs expert Dr Davinder Singh Chhina was nominated as the Member of the Council in place of the seat that fell vacant following the demise of Dharambir Singh Jolly.
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Now, organising chhabeels, langars sans prior permission an offence: MC
Amritsar, August 8 Those violating the same may find their name in the police daily diary report (DDR). The opposition, however, has criticised the move saying it would hurt the sentiments of city residents. It has been decided by the MC that the organisers would have to seek prior permission from the police and duly submit it to The organisers should make sure that the traffic flow should not be disrupted at any cost. Many feel that it would be a big challenge for the Municipal Corporation to implement these guidelines in their letter and spirit. No charges have been fixed but a pro forma has been prepared which would have to be filled in by the organisers. These norms would be monitored by the Estate Office in collaboration with other departments such as the police, health and MC officials. The MC has sternly warned the organisers against damage to public property. On the birth anniversaries of Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Ramdas, Guru Gobind Singh and martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev, langars and chhabeels are installed in each nook and corner of the city. Besides, free food is distributed on Shivratri, Janamashtami and Nimani Kasti. It is generally noticed that the stalls offering food and water are installed on the road itself. Besides causing damage to the roads, it hampers the movement of traffic which creates huge snarls. Once they wind up, the venue is left unattended littered with waste and leftovers. MC Commissioner DPS Kharbanda said, "It becomes the moral duty of the residents to share the responsibility of maintaining the cleanliness and not causing any damage to the public property or disrupting traffic movement." "Besides, they should serve clean potable water and hygienic food. Those who violate the norms would face action as per law," he added. Estate Officer Vishal Wadhawan said, "We will be coordinating with various departments to implement these guidelines. We want to make sure that people become more responsible." "It is not acceptable that FIRs will be registered against those who organise langars and chhabeels. The MC on the instance of the SAD-BJP government has hurt the sentiments of the city residents by issuing such strictures," Congress Councillor from ward no 24 Gurinder Rishi said.
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Withdraw regularisation fee for illegal colonies: Property dealers
Amritsar, August 8 Association members said all colonies which came into being till 2013 should be regularised without any hassle. A large number of Congress leaders too joined the protest. They were Sukhjinder Raj Singh Lalli, Jasbir Singh Dimpa, Vikas Soni, Sunil Dutti, Dinesh Bassi and Gurjeet Aujla. "Some ministers have been befooling the colonisers. But we would not let the government impose taxes on colonies," Association president Sanjiv Rampal said. He said apart from ruining the business for thousands of property dealers, the government move would also jeopardise the common man's dream to build a house. The association members blocked traffic on GT Road and shouted slogans against the government. The protest was also joined by former SGPC member Sawinder Singh Doblia.
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Six booked for duping man of
Rs 1.20 crore
Amritsar, August 8 The accused were booked under section 419, 420, 467, 468, 471, 506, 120-B of IPC following an investigation carried out by ADCP (Crime) Harjit Singh Brar. Probe revealed that the accused used to pose as CBI officials and claimed to have links with higher authorities. They promised to get dealership of gas agency to Rohit Sethi, a resident of Aman Avenue and took Rs 1.20 crore from him. They neither returned the money nor got him the gas agency.
—TNS
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GMC canteen, mess workers without salary for past five months
Amritsar, August 8 The workers said it had become difficult for them to manage their expenses without regular salaries. These workers had earlier filed a complaint with the Labour Commissioner alleging that they were paid Rs 3,200 per month which is very less than the minimum wage of Rs 6,570 prescribed by the government. Around 50 of these workers have not been disbursed salaries for the past five months as the Government Medical College had not received the necessary sanction of funds from the higher authorities. The college has recently received the sanction on July 12 and on July 17, the salary bills of the workers were submitted with the district treasury. However, as a new system of making online payments was introduced in the state recently, the treasury had not cleared the bills. Government Medical College principal Dr SS Shergill said he was aware of the matter and he was trying to do the needful so that the workers could get their salaries. He expressed hope that the salaries would be disbursed within a week.
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Quiz contest organised
Amritsar, August 8 Another event took place was from Class VI-VIII, a quiz on social sciences where different rounds like historic monument, rapid fire, questions answer round etc were held. In another event, students of Class I and II observed ‘Hiroshima Day’ and conveyed the message of peace by making dove.
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Role of second husband suspected in death of woman, three children
Amritsar, August 8 Amar Singh has been charged with murder under Section 302 and 201 of the IPC in this regard following the complaint submitted by Paramjit Kaur, sister of Manjit's first husband. No arrest has been made so far. Paramjit told the police that Manjit had three children from her first marriage. She said after the death of her brother, Manjit got married to Amar Singh in 2003. During the marriage, he had given a written affidavit that he would give all rights of property to her sons. She, however, alleged that the accused later started harassing Manjit for transferring the share of her property from her first husband to his name. She alleged that on January 11 this year, Satnam Singh died under mysterious circumstances while Gurpreet Singh's body was found hanging in a gardener's room on March 15. She further alleged that on June 27, Manjit Kaur also died under mysterious conditions. Gagandeep Singh had died in June 2010 after allegedly consuming poison. The police said the circumstances mentioned in the statement given by Paramjit Kaur has raised many questions.
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In violation of the guidelines for the disposal of biomedical waste at hospitals, Guru Nanak Dev Hospital here is burning it in the open to get rid of it.
Even as 24 hours have elapsed in the sensational incident in which two Bihar-based gold jewellers were shot at and seriously injured in Sultanwind area last evening, the police has not been able to make any breakthrough in the case.
Members of the Property Dealers Association during a massive protest today threatened to gherao the houses of Punjab Cabinet Ministers if the state government went ahead with its policy of charging
fee for regularisation of illegal colonies.
