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Tension prevails over burning of religious book
Athletics Fest
State’s fiscal health better, says minister
Lions Club elects office-bearers
Woman dies, in-laws booked
Students receive certificates of merit
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Repair of Traffic lights
Jalandhar, November 9 The previous contract with a Chandigarh-based private company, RR Electronics Limited, had already expired on August 31 this year, but even after over two months, the MCJ did not allocate new contract to any company. So if any traffic light develops any fault, nobody will be available to repair the same in the absence of any new contract. Talking to The Tribune, Senior Deputy Mayor Kamaljit Singh Bhatia, who heads the three-member MCJ sub-committee on traffic lights, said: “The committee has already finalised a proposal in its meeting held on September 7.” The committee on September 7 decided to present a proposal in the MCJ House meeting for inviting tenders for Rs 1.82-crore work of repairing and upgrade of already installed 20 traffic lights for the next eight years. However, it will take further time for the MCJ to allocate the work of repairing traffic lights as
no date for the MC House meeting had been announced so far. Meanwhile, leader of opposition in the MCJ House Jagdish Raj Raja said Mayor Sunil Jyoti should convene the meeting of the MCJ House at the earliest to clear way for inviting tenders for repairing the traffic lights and for clearing other development works in various parts of the city. The committee also passed a proposal to install traffic lights at BSF Chowk for the smooth flow of traffic. New contract for upgrade, synchronisation and maintenance of traffic lights is likely to be executed by the MCJ for the next eight years on built-operate-and-transfer (BOT) basis. The synchronisation of traffic lights from Guru Nanak Mission Chowk to Kapurthala Chowk would be done by the new company, Bhatia said, adding that the new company would also be asked to install inverters for uninterrupted functioning of traffic lights in case of power cut or emergency. While another member of the sub-committee, BJP councillor Ravi Mohindru, was not present at the meeting, Deputy Mayor Arvinder Kaur Oberoi’s husband and former councillor Kuldip Oberio attended the meeting of the sub-committee held on September 7. MC Superintendent Engineer, (SE - B&R), Kulwinder Singh, (SE - O&M), and traffic police inspector Sukhdeep Singh were among those who attended the meeting. |
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regularisation of illegal colonies Our Correspondent
Kapurthala, November 9 As per information, out of the 1,851 applications for regularisation, so far only about 60 persons have received the NOCs from the Kapurthala MC. Likewise, the areas which are in the jurisdiction of the JDA, out of the 2,501 applicants, only 403 have got the NOCs. The delay in issuance of the NOCs has put thousands of applicants in jeopardy as they can take no benefits over their property regularisation. As per the regularisation policy, the authorities shall scrutinise the plot or building of the applicant within 30 days from the date of application and convey the applicant about the demand notice and observations, if any. Against the 64 illegal colonies under the MC jurisdiction, 16 colonisers have applied to get their colonies legalised. With no NOC, applicants cannot sale or transfer their properties and cannot apply to increase electricity load to get sewerage and water connections. “I have submitted all documents and the composition fee on September 6, but I have not received any NOC or any communiqué from the authorities,” said Kishori Rajput, an applicant. Deputy Director, Local Bodies, Jalandhar, TK Goyal, said: “I have already given instructions to the executive officer of the Kapurthala MC and they will supply the NOCs by November 12.” Chief Administrator of the JDA Jaskiran Singh said: “NOCs cannot be given immediately. We will look into the documents and compare them with the government records and then will decide whether to give the same or not. We are trying our level best and will supply the NOCs within 15 days to those who had submitted full payment with application.”
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3 minor boys loot Rs 7.5 lakh from man
Jalandhar, November 9 He said he had been carrying cash with him to disburse salaries to his staff. He said his car got stuck in a jam at the PAP Chowk traffic lights and he had barely crossed the tri-junction when some boys in an old Maruti Zen car crossed him and said someone had flattened the tyres of his car. The victim said he had just turned his car towards Chugitti and stopped there. He said his driver changed a tyre, which was punctured, outside a petrol pump while he was standing there. Narinder said a minor boy, seeming to be a beggar, came near him and kept him engaged and another one took off his bag filled with cash from his car. Both reportedly ran off and could not be spotted after the incident. SHO, Rama Mandi, Vimal Kant, said he had gone through the CCTV footage of the incident at the petrol pump. “Though there is a lack of clarity, I could spot three teenage boys fleeing from the spot. We believe that the Zen car-borne boys who told the victim that his tyres were flattened were also involved in the crime with the three accused. We are probing the matter and have registered a case in this regard,” she said. |
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NRIs for simplified documentation process
Jalandhar, November 9 He said Savita Jain, daughter of freedom fighter Chain Singh Chain, had not got her certificate even after eight months. Johal said the Suwidha Centre concerned was not providing the certificate in the stipulated one-month time, despite levying the facilitation charges of Rs 1,000. There were many others like her who were having a similar grudge. He said the nativity certificate was required for further availing the Person of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizenship of India certificates, adding that the issue was cropping up as NRIs settled abroad were without birth certificate of India and old Indian passports and demanded that the process should be simplified for the convenience
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Tension prevails over burning of religious book
Jalandhar, November 9 Rajinder Kumar, president of Sri Guru Ravidass Mandir, blamed several persons for the incident in his complaint given to the Lambra police. He alleged that he had parked the Gypsy as usual at his place at 8.30 pm last night. Some persons of the village did not want the temple to come up near the site and had deliberately indulged in the act. However, SHO, Lambra, Surinder Pal Singh, said a probe had been started in the matter and adequate security arrangements had also been made at the place. |
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Jagdish, Anjali emerge best athletes
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, November 9 Major events organised on the concluding day included javelin throw, high jump and finals of races (100m heats, 200m heats and 400m). The maximum participation was in fun races like shuttle couple race, spoon race, matka race. Special events were also organised for faculty members, staff and children. SK Das, Director, NIT, Jalandhar,who was the chief guest congratulated the winners and Director Sports GS Dhaliwal for successfully organising the fest. He announced construction of a hi-tech and well-equipped stadium at a cost of Rs 25 crore on the NIT campus shortly. The guests for victory ceremony were Mukhwinder Singh, SP Head Quarter Jalandhar (Rural), besides students, and teaching factuality, Prof SS Randhawa, DAV College, Jalandhar, were also present on the occasion. The winners were given medals and bouquet in the ceremony while a rocking DJ night marked the closing of the fest. Today’s results Javelin throw (girls): Ankita Negi (1), Princi Malhan (2) and Neha (3). Javelin throw (boys): Kuldeep Gurjar (1), Yogesh Saini (2) and Raja (3). Race 400m (girls): Sukeerat Kaur (1), Kavita Sharma (2) and Suchita Bhatia (3). Race 1500m (boys): Jagdish Singh (1), Ashish (2) and Sarabjeet Singh (3). Race 100m (boys): Mahesh (1), Anish (2) and Paras (3). Long Jump (girls): Maninder (1), Sayli (2) and Deepika (3). Triple Jump (boys): Sachin (1), Shafaf (2) and Anuj (3). High Jump (boys): Sachin (1), Mahesh(2) and Arun (3).
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State’s fiscal health better, says minister
Kapurthala, November 9 Dhindsa, who was in Kapurthala yesterday to attend a prize distribution function being organised at Sri Harkrishan Public School, said with the continuous rise in the state income, the Punjab Government would soon release an amount of Rs 1,000 crore as 30 per cent pending arrears of state government employees. He further said the SAD-BJP-led government had started many development projects across the state. “The state government is releasing the grant pertaining to basic facilities for the health and education sectors,” Dhindsa added. |
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Lions Club elects office-bearers
Phagwara, November 9 Former district governor of the club Satish Mahendru administered oath to five office- bearers including Lion Surinder Mittal, president of the club, in a formal function presided by Dr Daljit Singh Kalra. The newly-installed team was also asked to rope-in women members in the club so that more social works could be undertaken. Dr Kalra also appreciated the Mittal team for undertaking 65 various projects for public welfare in the past. —
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Drunk man kills youth
Jalandhar, November 9 The deceased, who appears to be a migrant, has not been identified. The incident occurred at about 11am today. The accused, Gobinder Singh of Maqsudan, was staying at the house of an NRI at Green Park, near Basti Peer Daad, as a caretaker for the past one week. In his statement to the police given in an inebriated condition, he said a youth just walked in the house and indulged in a fight with him and started slapping him. The accused has stated that he hit the youth in self-defence and not with an intention to kill him. ACP (West) Ravinder Pal Singh Sandhu said there were strangulation marks around the neck of the deceased. He said Gobinder was jobless and was living separately from his wife and parents. The accused had even stated that he believed that the man had been sent by his wife to attack him. The ACP said he got to know about the incident through the police control room. “The accused had himself called up at No. 100 at 1:30 pm. When we reached the spot, we found the body lying in a room and the accused in a completely inebriated condition with liquor bottles lying around,” he added. Regarding the identity of the deceased, the ACP said he had No. 786 tattooed on his arm. A case has been registered against the accused under Section 302, IPC, at the Basti Bawa Khel police station. |
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Woman dies, in-laws booked
Jalandhar, November 9 Victim Navjoti of Hoshiarpur was married to Gagandeep Sharma here since July 20 this year. She died at a private hospital at 6.30 am today. Later, her father Dalip Kumar lodged a complaint with the police stating that she was being tortured for dowry and she had been poisoned by her in-laws. After her parents lodged a protest demanding registration of a case, SHO Division Number 3 Jatinder Singh said a case had been registered under Section 304-B against Gagandeep Sharma, his father Tarsem Lal, mother Asha and sister-in-law Deep Shikha.
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Students receive certificates of merit
Jalandhar, November 9 The university has already signed a MoU with Siemens under which special instructors of Siemens India from Pune had visited the campus to train the students, a press note issued by the university said. Dr Ganesh Natarajan, CEO Zensar Technologies, and Dr Uma Ganesh Natarajan, CEO Global Talent Track, were also present among other prominent personalities. While addressing the students Bose said that the certification will help them in their career. |
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Punjab Raj Virasati Yuvak Mela starts with fervour
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, November 9 Student teams belonging to universities and colleges of Punjab displayed their talent in events such as sammi, jhumar, luddi, malwai giddha, lok geet , kavishari and vaar singing in both performance and competition categories. The event witnessed a huge turnout of Punjabi youth. The event was inaugurated by Charanjit Singh Atwal, Speaker, Punjab Assembly. Balbir Kaur, President,college governing council welcomed the guests. Chief Parliamentary Secretary Pawan Tinu and Deputy Commissioner Varun Roojam took keen interest in the various stalls displayed at the event. Jassi Sohal present colourful Jago. Principal,GS Samra also spoke on the occasion. The programme was also attended by noted singers Hans Raj Hans and Sarabjit Cheema among other prominent personalities. Entrepreneurship development
The Guru Nanak Dev University College Ladowali Road has established Entrepreneurship Development Centre, a nodal Regional Centre of Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmadabad (Ministry of Science and Technology Govt. of India). A three-day camp is being organised in the college premises regarding entrepreneurship awareness which will conclude tomorrow. More than 100 students of different colleges are participating in this camp. Dr MS Hundal, Dean, Academic Affairs inaugurated the function. The objective of the three-day camp is to encourage the students for adopting entrepreneurship in this globalised world. With the initiative and efforts of Dr. Ajaib Singh Brar, Vice-Chancellor GNDU, Amritsar the college got the grant of Rs 1.7 lakh from EDII institute of Ahmadabad. Sports meet
The students of DIPS School Dhilwan participated in a sports meet organised in the school. The sports meet was also celebrated at DIPS Begowal, Bhogpur, Tanda and Kapurthala branches. The competition brought to light the excellent heroic skills of the budding athletes of the school. The competition was followed by many events like blind fold , touch and fix and obstacle race. Shanti Kumar Sharma
Principal appreciated the sports events. |
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