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Suicide note says son drove man to death
The family members of Puran Chand in Amritsar on Tuesday. A Tribune Photograph
GMC imposes ban on use of polythene
Paying property tax doesn't mean immunity from house tax, MC warns defaulters
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Residents strive to get work done at DC’s office
From schools and colleges
Food samples from prominent outlets fail quality test
2-day Diwali, Karvachauth expo kicks off
Joshi meets agitating MC workers, forms committee to frame policy
The MC workers are opposing the proposed solid waste management project to be set up in Bhagtawala, as they are worried about their job security. A Tribune
photograph
Exhibition for art lovers commences
Minor accuses doctor of misbehaviour
10 arrested for drug trafficking, bootlegging
Teachers’ union threatens stir
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Suicide note says son drove man to death
Amritsar, October 15 The victim consumed some poisonous substance after he had an altercation with his son. He was then taken to a private hospital where his condition worsened. He was then shifted to the Guru Nanak Dev Hospital (GNDH) where he was declared brought dead. It was at about 11 pm yesterday that a guard deputed at the dead house located inside the premises of the Government Medical College, Amritsar, received Puran Chand’s body. Before taking it in possession officially, he searched the deceased’s clothes and discovered a suicide note. In the note, Puran Chand had categorically pointed towards the misconduct of his son which led him to take such an extreme step. The suicide note reads that it was the victim’s son Surinder who brought misery to their family due to his habit of gambling. All the family assets were sold off due to Surinder’s deeds, it further alleged. It is also alleged in the note that his son did not care about his ill-health and refrained from providing him medication and hence he had to end his life. Head Constable Jatinder Kumar, the guard at the dead house, said the body was brought in a 108 emergency ambulance last night. “As per routine practice, I searched the deceased’s clothes wherein I recovered the suicide note which might have skipped the attention of his family members. I immediately reported the matter to the police station concerned and got a case registered,” the head constable said. Harjit Singh, Verka police station SHO, said a case under Section 306 of the IPC has been registered against the victim’s son. No arrest has been made so far in this regard, he added. Preliminary investigations revealed that some domestic dispute led to the incident. “There must have been a scuffle between Puran Chand and his son before the old man took this step. Preliminary probe indicates that the deceased threw some acid-like substance on his son. The accused has not been arrested so far since he is undergoing treatment for burn injuries at a private hospital,” said Harjit Singh. The police said the victim’s family ran a business six years ago and owned two shops and a house at their ancestral village near Amritsar. Things worsened once their business failed and they had to sell off their shop and house. Then they shifted to Amritsar city. “The son was involved in bad habits like gambling. He has admitted during the investigation that he owed around Rs 6 lakh and that his father had paid that amount after selling off their ancestral property. At present, he is under medical observation. As soon as he recovers, we will proceed further with investigation,” the SHO said. Dramatic turn of events
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GMC imposes ban on use of polythene
Amritsar, October 15 The authorities concerned have asked the chemists inside the premises and along its periphery not to use polythene bags while delivering medicines to patients and their attendants. GMC officials have suggested that instead of using polythene bags, the chemists should use paper bags wherever possible. Polythene bags constitute a major chunk of waste on GMC premises. The college authorities have been finding it difficult to check the garbage problem. Garbage heaps can be spotted lying everywhere near the patient wards at the college. Even polythene bags can be spotted scattered all around the buildings. Sweepers complain that patients were throwing polythene bags on ground instead of disposing them of in dustbins. It had also been noticed that the sweepers at the college often indulge
in burning the waste instead of disposing it in a proper manner. Officials said banning of polythene on college premises would reduce the magnitude of the problem. "People have a habit of throwing polythene bags everywhere. Polythene is widely used by chemist shops to sell medicines. It would be a big achievement if the decision is implemented in its letter and spirit," said an official. The college also needs to keep tabs on the disposal of plastic bottles. Government Medical College Principal Dr Karnail Singh said the instructions would be followed properly. The college would take it as a challenge to curb pollution and make its premises hygienic and clean for patients, he added.
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Paying property tax doesn't mean immunity from house tax, MC warns defaulters
Amritsar, October 15 While conducting awareness camps in different localities, the MC is also warning the house tax defaulters who had not deposited their dues till March 31. It has been learnt that MC is yet to collect a sum of around Rs 15 crore from the defaulters, both commercial as well as residential, in the form of house tax. Officials said property tax would be implemented from the session 2013-2014 and has to be paid by November 30, whereas the house tax dues were lying pending for earlier period. The MC has stopped its name-and-shame drive while beating drums in the localities of the tax defaulters. In case of non-payment of house tax, action can be initiated against the defaulters under Section 137 and 138 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, and their moveable/immovable property could be attached and auctioned as per rule. Municipal Commissioner DPS Kharbanda said the residents should come out voluntarily to clear their dues. "These taxes would make us eligible for several Central-sponsored schemes under JNNURM. The schemes have been designed to give quality life to the residents in terms of providing better road infrastructure, streetlights, safe water and efficient sewerage etc," Kharbanda said. Superintendent Sushant Bhatia said the defaulters have been informed in around 27 areas on Batala Road, Ranjit Avenue and areas inside the walled city to pay their house taxes dues on time. "In a day or two, we are going to seal the properties. They are liable to pay house tax as per the old pattern till the date the property tax came into being," Bhatia said.
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Residents strive to get work done at DC’s office
Amritsar, October 15 A visitor Paramjit Kaur said she came all the way from Rupwali Chogawan village, about 30 km from here, to seek financial assistance for having lost her husband to the communal pogrom following the assassination of the then Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Her family had been putting up at a village in Saharanpur when the communal tension had occurred. She submitted her case file a year ago and now needed to approach the Deputy Commissioner (DC) for its sanctioning. Entire travel cost her Rs 54 as she spent Rs 17 as bus fare and Rs 10 for auto ride up to the district court at a side. Another visitor Jag shared that he came from Kathunangal village to seek employment on compassionate ground as his father was killed by militants in 1990. He was of two years at that time. Unfortunately, polio afflicted his right leg. Handicapped Jag came to seek employment in the Agriculture Department as Beldar. He had applied for the same in 2011. He said he would come again to seek job as he did not have any other mean of earning. His mother works as a part-time maid in few houses to run the family as his younger brother parted ways with them after his marriage. He spent Rs 50 on travel to reach the DC office. Meanwhile, the district administration has constituted various committees to make arrangements for the foundation laying ceremony of the Valmiki temple here on October 18. It is learnt that the officials are holding meetings at the venue which is over 15 km far from the city and officials from neighbouring districts have also been requisitioned. Besides, ministers are also holding meetings to review the preparations quite frequently. Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his colleagues in the cabinet, Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, Swami Ram Dev, Brahm Rishi Kumar Swami of Laxmi Narayan Dham, Jathedar Akal Takht Sahib, Singh Sahib from Anandpur Sahib, Bishops from United Church and moderate CNI, and Jagatguru Shankracharya are likely to attend the function. Deputy Commissioner Ravi Bhagat could not be contacted as he was busy holding meetings even late evening.
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Science workshop organised
Tribune News Service
Amritsar, October 15 Professor PK Sehajpal, Head, Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, GNDU, Amritsar, was the resource person in the workshop. He delivered a lecture on the theme of the workshop and gave the hands on exposure to various rDNA techniques, including DNA isolation, Quantification and amplification of DNA using Polymerase Chain Reaction. Dr KN Kaul, principal of the college, informed that DAV College, Amritsar, is one of the few colleges of India selected by DBT, New Delhi, under Star college scheme and this workshop is aimed at improving the practical skills of the students and science teachers in a number of molecular biology lab techniques. Gymnastic championship
Rhythmic gymnastics and artistic gymnastic teams of BBK DAV College for Women bagged the second and third positions, respectively, in the Guru Nanak Dev University Inter-College Rhythmic Gymnastics and Artistic Gymnastic Championship held at its campus recently. Two of its players Vijata and Vinita were selected in the All India Inter-varsity camp which would be held at Kurukshetra University this month itself. Students bring laurels
Kavya Jain from Spring Dale Senior School bagged a gold medal in the Under-17 girls shooting event in the School State Shooting Tournament held recently at Guru Nanak Dev University. Other school players, Shehnazdeep Singh won a silver medal in the Under-17 boys shooting event and Harsuhail Singh got the bronze medal in the Under-17 boys category. The school provides state-of-the-art sports infrastructure including a shooting range of international standards to the students to help them realize their sporting talent and polish their skills to give them an edge over their competitors.
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Food samples from prominent outlets fail quality test
Amritsar, October 15 District Health Officer Dr Shiv Karan Singh Kahlon said they collected 57 samples in the month of September. “We have received reports for nine samples out of which four were kept in unsafe for consumption category,” said Kahlon. Other brands whose samples have failed on quality parameters earlier include Best Price wholesale shop. Four samples collected from Best Price had failed on quality parameters. The Health Department had again collected samples of food items from Best Price in September and found insects in one of the packets at the store. Dr Kahlon said a strong vigil is being kept on the sweets manufacturers and sellers as there are reports of many of them indulging in malpractices as the festive season is nearing. “We had seized over 1,200 kilograms of synthetic khoya recently. As khoya is the most common ingredient used in sweets, we are keeping a close watch on shops selling it,” said Kahlon. The department earlier this year had initiated a campaign against adulteration and sub-standard food items in the city. The drive has helped expose the kind of items served in various renowned eateries such as Novelty, Metro 42, Hotel Mohan, Angreji Dhaba, Pizza Hut, Moti Mahal, Bakes ‘n’ Beans, Café Oz and Kwality Ice Cream whose samples have failed during the inspections made by the department this year. “The general perception is that big and renowned eateries sell safe food as they charge more. Smalltime shopkeepers used to complain that big outlets are kept out of the noose,” said Kahlon, adding that law is same for everyone.
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2-day Diwali, Karvachauth expo kicks off
Amritsar, October 15 Wedding gowns, designer Pakistani suits, formal Indian outfits, Lucknawi chicken suit, Gold, Silver and imitation jewellery, bags, footwear, home accessories, kids wear all under one roof. Cashing on the festive and wedding season, special designer products from noted brands, including Kavi's touch, MNY Jewels -Jaipur, Ayesha creation-Mumbai, Attire-Mumbai, Divya Sharan-Ludhiana, Nagi Diamonds, Radhika Jewels-Delhi, Knack Creation-Chandigarh, Rose Creation Ludhiana 3 and Collection 21-Delhi have been showcased at the exhibition. House of Couture, a designer studio part of the exhibition, displayed designer labels from Wills Lifestyle and Lakme Fashion Week. Binti Kumar, owner of Wedding Mantra and organiser, said the purpose of the exhibition was to bring designer products from across India at one place. “We have been organising fashion exhibitions since 2006 and have put more than 20 exhibitions in Amritsar and across Punjab. With every exhibition we try to bring in different products and new concepts for our visitors,” said Binti Kumar.
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Joshi meets agitating MC workers, forms committee to frame policy
Amritsar, October 15 The meeting culminated in the formation of a committee comprising Local Bodies Director Priyank Bharti, Amritsar MC Commissioner DPS Kharbanda, Jalandhar MC Commissioner MS Chattwal to frame a policy matter to address the demands of the workers. Joshi said the committee had been formed to discuss their pending issues. The committee will hold another meeting with the agitating workers on October 21. The workers are demanding that the government should have full governance over the private firm which would be hired for the solid waste management project keeping in view the workers' interest like job security and other benefits. Amritsar MC workers are also demanding to raise their uniform allowance from Rs 1,700 to Rs 3,400 on the pattern of the one introduced in Jalandhar. Joshi said a policy could be framed wherein the representatives of workers could be involved in functioning of the solid waste management plant.
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Exhibition for art lovers commences
Amritsar, October 15 Baldev Gambhir, a senior and renowned artist from the city, said, “These exhibitions are important occasions for celebration of art in the city. The exchange of culture and creativity through these paintings and people taking place will boost the art culture in Amritsar.” The works displayed at the exhibition varied from landscapes to portraits along with abstracts. Even the artists who created the wonderful paintings are present at the gallery to interact with the visitors and critics. “In tandem with the gallery’s anniversary, the exhibition has been organised to commemorate and remember that art, especially budding and innovative art will always find space in the city,” shared Baldev Gambhir. The exhibition will be open till this week.
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Minor accuses doctor of misbehaviour
Amritsar, October 15 The family members of the girl rushed to the hospital after they came to know about the incident. However, the accused doctor had fled from there in the meantime. “We had gone to question the doctor but he fled on seeing us. We have reported the matter to the police,” said Massa Singh, girl’s father. Later, a police team visited the hospital and enquired the matter from the employees.
Massa Singh said his daughter had complained of cysts near the breasts. He said doctor took her to the examination room and bolted the door from inside. “The girl was alone. However, she started weeping as we came home and narrated the matter to her mother,” said Massa Singh. A police case is yet to be registered.
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10 arrested for drug trafficking, bootlegging
Amritsar, October 15 Meanwhile, the police nabbed Samal Singh of Harijan Colony with 300 gm of narcotic powder while Raju of Tungbala and Mukhwinder Singh of Mustafabad were held with 11 gm of smack and two mobile phones. Sukhwinder Sahil of Kot
Nagar, Kot Khalse, was arrested with 5 gm of heroin. Jatinder Singh of
Verka, Jagbir Singh of Batala Road and Balwinder Kumar of Khandwala,
Chheharta, were held for bootlegging.
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Teachers’ union threatens stir
Amritsar, October 15 The union president, Sukhwinder Singh Ajnala, in a meeting held here today stated that during a meeting held with education minister Sikandar Singh Maluka on October 12 it was endorsed to give the hike per month. He said Sikhya providers were appointed under Sarv Sikhya Abhiyan and they would be here as long as the SSA scheme was there. These teachers are given salary as per their qualification. For instance, graduate teachers get Rs 6,500, graduate plus BEd gets Rs 7,200 and teachers having masters with BEd receive Rs 8,000 per month. About 470 Sikhya providers are working in the district and they have families to support. The agitating teachers gathered at Ram Bagh demanded regularisation of their services.
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A suicide note which accidentally fell in the hands of the police yesterday has held a man responsible for his father’s death.
Local Bodies Minister Anil Joshi held a meeting with the representatives of disgruntled workers of the Municipal Corporations of Amritsar and
Jalandhar, who are opposing the proposal of setting up solid waste management plants in both the cities, besides their other demands.
