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20 traffic teams to manage festival rush
Girl blames parents for pushing her into flesh trade, files complaint
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Ludhiana brothers’ Encounter
Dist-level old-age home on agenda
SAD councillors meet MLA Pargat Singh
Over 1,500 students take part in NDA awareness camp
Chemist shop burgled
Festive season gets glittering start with low gold prices
Nakal Roko Abhiyan
LPU student represents handball team at Asian Games
Bhai Gobind Singh Memorial tourney
Rise of dynasties event held
Meeting with Transport Minister fails to yield result
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20 traffic teams to manage festival rush
Jalandhar, October 1 Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dalbir Singh Buttar said the traffic police was prepared to keep the flow of traffic in the city under control. "We have constituted around 20 teams which will be responsible for managing traffic in the festival season. These teams will be deputed in the strategic areas of the city for controlling traffic. In markets, where there is a large footfall of visitors, additional force will be deployed," he said. The ACP said these teams comprise as many as 150 traffic police officials of which some would be in the patrolling unit while others will be stationed in specific areas. The ACP said they were also holding a meeting with the Municipal Corporation of Jalandhar to sort out the issue of illegal encroachments, which cause traffic jams in the markets. "At our own level, we are also holding meetings with the shopkeepers of various markets and are issuing them a warning not to keep items on the road. Still, if any violation comes to the fore, action will be taken," said the ACP. Besides traffic cops, regular police force will also be deployed in the markets to keep the traffic flow smooth and to avoid any untoward incident.
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Girl blames parents for pushing her into flesh trade, files complaint
Jalandhar, October 1
Two years back, he had sold me to some persons of Durgapur for Rs 60,000, where I was molested for three months. Later, I managed to return home safely," the girl said in her complaint. In July this year, her parents had again sold her to some Himachal Pradesh-based person where the alleged accused molested her for two months. "Now again, my parents are planning to sell me but fearing molestation, I left home and started living in the house of a woman, Manjit Kaur, known to me, in Chandan Nagar. She has been treating me like mother," she asserted. |
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AAP activists demand Dy CM’s resignation
Meet DC, submit memorandum; ask for CBI inquiry
Jalandhar, October 1 A delegation of about 40 AAP activists from the district met the ADC and submitted the memorandum primarily demanding the resignation of home minister and Deputy CM, Punjab, Sukhbir Badal for the worsening law and order situation in the state. The other demands of the Aam Admi Party include a CBI inquiry into the entire incident, dismissal of the Badal Government for its failure to maintain law and order in the state and creating an atmosphere of lawlessness. The activists of the party also demanded the imposition of President's Rule in the state. Brothers Harinder Singh (23) and Jatinder Singh (25) residents of Bhopur village (Machiwara) had been shot at from point blank range on September 27. While formerly ruled out as an encounter, the death was later held to be a murder. The ensuing controversy across the state saw the suspension of Khanna SSP Harish Kumar and dismissal of Machiwara police station SHO Majindra Singh, constable Yadwindra Singh as well as two home guards, Ajit Singh and Baldev Singh. Political conspiracy is said to be the reason behind the incident as both brothers — who were popular kabaddi players of their village — had recently begun supporting AAP. Activists of the party said they were assured by the ADC that there would be requisite follow up of their demands. AAP district unit head Tarandeep Singh said, "Across Punjab, similar problems are being faced at various levels by AAP activists. Even day-to-day problems are not being addressed. If the government does not act seriously on the demands of the party, a meeting of the state executive will take place after which we shall be instructed by the state executive on the next move by the party." "On the district level as well, on basic issues like roads, we have met the mayor several times and our demands haven't been paid heed to. We shall hold district level dharnas as well to get the administration to meet our various demands," he said.—TNS
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Dist-level old-age home on agenda
Jalandhar, October 1
Taking note of the increasing apathy towards the elderly and to facilitate such ignored senior citizens, the state government has come up with a proposal for the construction of an old age home for the elderly in the district. She said facilitating a social environment where the elderly are respected, is very important to ensure that proper care is extended to the senior citizens in the state. She also said functions where the elderly are informed about the legal aspects about their rights, should also be held in the state annually. On the occasion, the CPS made a special mention of the old age pension, the facility for travel in Punjab Roadways and PRTC buses at half the fare and Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, among others. She said the old age pension scheme had so far benefitted more than 14 lakh elderly in the state and under the Central Government's BPL pension scheme, more than 1 lakh people in the state had benefitted. On the occasion, senior citizens were specially honoured as chief guests. DC KK Yadav, addressing the gathering on the occasion, said many NGOs were also working in the city for the betterment of the elderly. During the event, Joint Director, Social Security, Woman and Child Development Lilly Chaudhary and deputy director of the department Charanjit Singh Mann provided information about the various schemes of the department. District attorney Dharmapal apprised the gathering about the laws regarding the rights of the elderly as per the Maintenance of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007. He said in cases where the children or offspring were not attending to their parents — there was a provision for the elderly to take an honorarium for their livelihood from their children. On the occasion, Civil Surgeon Dr RL Bassan spoke of the ailments afflicting the elderly on the occasion. School children also presented a cultural programme. Administrator, PUDA, Gurpreet Khaira, SDM Dr Rajat Oberoi, District Programme Officer Sukhdeep Kaur, Dr Sushma Chawla from the IMA, among others, were also present on the occasion. |
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SAD councillors meet MLA Pargat Singh
Jalandhar, October 1
The councillors said they wanted that they
be given due respect in the House by the alliance partner leaders so as to run the MC properly, or else they would not allow subsequent meetings to be held. Bhatia said that the next date for conducting the Finance and Contracts Committee meeting had been arbitrarily announced as October 7. "I have objection to it. I have to be present in the court on that day and cannot make it. I will not allow F&CC meeting to be held on that day," he told Pargat Singh. |
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Over 1,500 students take part in NDA awareness camp
Kapurthala, October 1 The weapon display included display of grenade launchers, thermal imagery devices and rocket launchers. The NCC Air Wing, Jalandhar, and NCC Naval Unit, Amritsar, put on display models of various fighter aircraft and naval ship to help the students understand better the role of the force. A splendid display by a band contingent and breathtaking gymnastic show by the cadets of the school kept the spectators spellbound. Maj Gen Binnoy Poonnen, Chief of Staff, Vajra Corps, and Chairman of the local board of administration of the school, inaugurated the camp. He highlighted the quality of life and sense of respect and honour associated with the Armed Forces and exhorted the young students from various schools to join it as an exciting and enriching career. Short movies on training and infrastructure at National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, and Sainik School, Kapurthala, were screened in the auditorium for the benefit of the young aspirants, parents and visitors. Principal Col Sudhanshu Arya said the school had the rare distinction of producing more than 700 defence officers through NDA alone. "A large number of alumni have risen to senior ranks in the Armed Forces," he said while delivering an informative lecture highlighting the eligibility criteria, various modes of entry into the NDA and admission procedure in Sainik School. An interactive question-answer session to clarify the doubts of the audience regarding the various aspects of life and career in the defence services was also held.
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Chemist shop burgled
Jalandhar, October 1 "When I opened the shop, I found it completely ransacked. Burglars entered the shop by breaking the door of the gallery. They decamped with cash and certain other valuables," he said. The city has reported several theft incidents in the past and a majority of the incidents were still lying unsolved by the city police.
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Festive season gets glittering start with low gold prices
Jalandhar, October 1 The price of a sovereign of gold (8g) has decreased by nearly Rs 900 since September 1. On Tuesday, one gram of 22-carat gold was priced at Rs 25,042 as compared to Rs 29,700 last year. The experts feel that it is bound to further decrease again and consumers may enjoy the dip in cost till mid-October. "The US economy is improving. More investors are turning their attention towards the equity market. The early indications of a recovery in the US economy have led to speculations of interest rate hike to be announced soon. Also, the strength in dollar normally leads to a fall in international gold prices," informed Vinay Jain, partner, Gujranwala Jewellers, GT Road. He however, further informed that the increased demand during the festive season and shortage of gold in the country due to high import duty of 10 per cent and the controversial 80:20 gold import norms may trigger upward momentum in the short-term but downward movement in gold prices is expected to start soon thereafter. While the experts are expecting a further dip in gold prices by the end of November, people have started purchasing in advance due to expected rise in gold prices in the festive season. "My daughter is getting married in January. But I have already bought jewellery for her as the prices are on the lower side nowadays. You never know, it may increase during the festive season," said Rashmi Ahuja, a resident of Adarsh Nagar. However, experts feel that if the government decides to introduce relaxations in high import duty or abolish the controversial 80:20 gold import norms, gold prices may plunge further. However, such actions by the government are not expected before the next budget. On the other hand, silver and uncut diamond jewellery have also reported a huge dip in prices due to the low gold prices. Also, investors around the globe are seen offloading their positions in gold. The net holdings in SPDR Gold Shares- the largest gold based ETF in the world, is presently at the lowest levels since 2008. The holdings have fallen by 43 per cent from its all-time high. Gold purchases by Central Banks have also declined.
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Education Dept plans events to raise anti-cheating awareness
Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, October 1 Flagged off by DC KK Yadav, the marathon started from the Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Ladowali Road, and passed through various chowks and squares, from where students walked back to the school. As many as 250 students of government schools participated in the walk. Students of Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Ladowali Road, Senior and Junior Model Schools, Phularwan Senior Secondary School and Sports School participated in the marathon. Except for these, small rallies at many government schools were also held. Whether caught or not, the extent to which cheating is prevalent in the district has often raised eye brows with the Education Department recently adopting more stringent means to nab students attempting to take shortcuts in the examination room. While the frequency of cheaters (at least the ones who are caught) has been on the wane in the recent years, the education department has presently launched a drive to spread awareness among the school students against cheating in the district. On a wider scale, a number of competitions, seminars and other illustrious events have been planned by the education department and the district administration to keep cheaters at bay in the upcoming examinations to produce healthier examinees this year. While a state-level event shall be held under the Nakal Roko campaign on October 17, it will see the Education Minister Dr Daljit Singh Cheema addressing the young ones on the hazards of cheating. PSEB chairperson Dr Tejinder Kaur Dhaliwal shall also be present on the occasion. Shruti Shukla, Deputy Director, SCERT-cum- Convenor, Nakal Roko Abhiyan, Punjab, was also in the city to review the venue (CT institute) for the event which is to take place on October 17. On September 28, 29 and 30, essay writing, poetry, poster making as well as other contests were also held among students at the school, district and block levels. The winners of these contests at the district level (held yesterday) shall be honoured on the upcoming function which shall jointly be held for three districts — Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur and Kapurthala. DEO Harinder Pal, Gurpreet Singh Takkhar Principal Sports School, Kamal Jot Principal Government Girls Senior Secondary School Ladowali Road, Disrtict Guidance Cousellor Surjit Lal, senior coaches Harvinder Singh and Manjit Singh were present at the mini marathon today. FACT FILE
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LPU student represents handball team at Asian Games
Jalandhar, October 1 Her selection among the 679-member Indian contingent is being given much importance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself took keen interest in finalising the contingent when the Sports Ministry sought his consultation. Different sports competitions are being held for the games, which will draw to a close on October 4. Asian Games participation is of massive dimension for the sportsperson, for whom it is a big step to get further listed for Olympic Games. Thrilled over her selection, Gurpreet Kaur is elated on being a part of the contingent in spite of losing her father only a few months back. Gurpreet exclaims: “It was really a very exciting moment when I got included in the national squad for Asian Games. Punjab had been lagging in handball. However, I was mentored well at my university to get a coveted opportunity from the state for making it to the national squad. At present, I am sad that and my team and I could not make it possible to stand on the victory podium. I will keep on practicing hard to represent the Indian team and surely see our National Anthem echoing and the Tricolor waving inside an international stadium.” LPU Chancellor Ashok Mittal said he was much delighted on seeing the LPU student participate in the Asian Games. Mittal said: “This is a good sign, a very positive sign indeed for all the sports women, especially of the state. I am happy to share that with this participation, my aspiration of seeing our students in the Olympic squad will also materialise in the near future.” In the initial selection trials, two sports women of the LPU were selected for the 40 handball finalists. However, only Gurpreet Kaur could make it to the final 16-member handball national team.
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Bhai Gobind Singh Memorial tourney Tribune News Service
Jalandhar, October 1 The match was scheduled for 20 overs. BCM Arya school won the toss and opted to bowl first. MGN School scored 193 runs at the loss of two wickets in 20 overs and set a target of 194 runs for the BCM Arya School. But the fiery bowling of Inderjot Singh and Rakshit of the MGN didn’t allow the BCM Arya school to score the target set by MGN players and they all could only score 36 runs even after losing 10 wickets in 11.1 overs. The occasion was graced by Dr Charanjit Singh Atwal, former Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. Jarnail Singh Pasricha, Secretary of the MGN Educational Trust and the patron of the tournament organizing committee, welcomed the guests presents on the occasion.
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Jalandhar, October 1
The detailed information on each dynasty was presented and the main attraction was the different varieties of food items like Dum Aloo Kashmiri, Sheer Khorma, Mughlai Biryani and Radha Ballabhi, which were made by the students keeping in mind the era of dynasties. The students also performed cultural dances depicting the various dynasties.—TNS
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Meeting with Transport Minister fails to yield result
Jalandhar, October 1 Following the meeting, the committee has decided to continue with their protests on October 14 and a two- hour strike from 10 am to 12 pm on October 16. Speaking to The Tribune, committee leader Jagdish Singh Chahal said the Transport Minister has said that 265 out 571 debt-free PUNBUS buses would be added to mainstream Punjab Roadways fleet. Apart from this, he assured jobs to the family members of those employees who died on duty. "It was just a verbal assurance yet nothing in writing has been provided to us. Despite this fact we asked the minister to give an assurance in writing. Therefore, we take it as no demand has been accepted as yet," said Jagdish.
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Workshop on web technology
A six-day workshop on web technology began in which Ishpinder Singh of Infosys, Chandigarh, informed students about recent developments in software development and printing technology. Speaking on the occasion, college principal Dr GS Samra said the workshop aimed at practically relating students with industry, so that they may be competent enough to meet the requirements of the job market. The occasion was witnessed by the presence of Prof Manohar Singh, head of the computer department, along with senior teachers of the department. Cleanliness campaign
The NSS Department of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya organised a campaign to clean the environment under the national cleanliness drive of the nation. This campaign was organised from the main gate of the college to Shri Devi Talab Mandir. The students also tried to spread the message to keep the wastage at its proper place. Principal Prof Atima Sharma lauded the efforts of NSS Department and mentioned that KMV welcome this national cleanliness drive. Exhibition held
The department of Fashion Designing, CT Group of Institutions, in association with Gaba Organisers organised mega exhibition "De Fab World" here at Hotel Ramada, Jalandhar. The exhibition was inaugurated by S Charanjit Singh Channi, chairman, Parminder Kaur Channi, co-chairperson of the CT Group of Institutions, Tanika Channi, Vijay Sampla, Member Parliament (Hoshiarpur), and senior leader of BJP Shiv Dayal Chugh. The day witnessed a spectacular event with an exquisite exhibition of Navratra and Karwa Chauth special creations. Ensembles inventively crafted by the best designers of North India were displayed in the exhibition.—TNS |
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Jalandhar, October 1
With the ever falling prices of gold in the last few days, the demand for the yellow metal has increased manifold in the ongoing festive season. The city residents have begun to throng the jewellery showrooms across the city that have so far recorded a 15 to 20 per cent increase in gold sale as compared to last year. The yellow metal fared better in India in comparison to international market, mainly on account of weakness in rupee and high gold import duty.
A six-day workshop on web technology began in which Ishpinder Singh of Infosys,
Chandigarh, informed students about recent developments in software development and printing technology. Speaking on the occasion, college principal Dr GS Samra said the workshop aimed at practically relating students with industry, so that they may be competent enough to meet the requirements of the job market.