06052023-JTR-01.qxd 5/6/2023 12:18 AM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune TRADERS MEET SHEKHAWAT, SHARE INDUSTRY PROBLEMS ENGLISH SINGER ED SHEERAN WINS COPYRIGHT CASE VIJAY VARMA OPENS UP ABOUT ROLE IN DAHAAD Ahead of the Lok Sabha bypoll, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat met top industrialists. P2 Ed won the copyright trial case, which alleged that he plagiarised Marvin Gaye’s song. P3 Actor Vijay Varma will be seen in an interesting role in Dahaad, a series by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 33°C | MIN 19°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 19°C SUNSET SATURDAY 7.10 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 5:38 AM SATURDAY | 6 MAY 2023 | JALANDHAR People with disabilities, elderly cast vote from home CM names road after JALANDHAR EC REACHES OUT LOK SABHA BYPOLL ■ Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 5 “Even though I am unable to move much, I still have the power to form a government. This has given me a sense of confidence,” said Shanta Rani (88), a resident of Avtar Nagar who has been bedridden for more than a year now. She cast her vote on the ballot paper on Thursday when electoral commission staff visited her home and she exercised her right. The octogenarian said despite her condition, she still had a right and this was very empowering. Persons with disabilities (PwDs) and senior INBRIEF Shanta Rani (L) and another elderly person cast their vote from their homes in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTOS citizens who cannot move can vote from their residences. Balwinder Kaur from GTB Nagar is a mother of two PwDs. Her elder son is 34 and her younger daughter is 25. Kaur’s kids are wheel- chair-bound, suffering from cerebral palsy and intellectual disability, and she has been taking care of them with the same determination for many years now. Kaur shared that this initia- tive had come as a blessing for her and her children. “Eh vi duniya vich aaye hai te enna nu vi saare haq hai (What if they are born this way, they still deserve every right). Earlier, Kaur would not take Persons with disabilities (PwDs) and senior citizens who cannot move can vote from their residences. There are as many as 885 senior citizens and PwDs in Jalandhar who will exercise their franchise ■ PwDs district coordinator Manish Aggarwal appreciated the Election Commission’s decision, saying those who were bound and couldn't move were being helped by the step her children along with her to vote. “I had taken my son twothree times but never took my daughter because it was not possible for me to pick her up. But this initiative made everything easy for me. I feel content that at least they can cast their vote now and do their bit for the betterment of the district and the state,” the mother said. As per the information, there are as many as 885 senior citizens and PwDs in Jalandhar who will exercise their franchise. PWDs district coordinator Manish Aggarwal said it was appreciable that those who are bound and cannot move are being helped by the Election Commission in such a way. Assistant Commissioner Irwin Kaur said, “It’s a positive step. Every vote matters and no one should be left behind. For this, Election Commission, Punjab, and the district administration are taking every possible step to reach out to the senior citizens and the PwDs.” legendary Sikh warrior Hoshiarpur, May 5 To make the young generations aware of the rich legacy of the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday announced that DasuyaHajipur road would be named after the legendary Sikh warrior Jassa Singh Ramgarhia. The Chief Minister, while congratulating people on the 300 birth anniversary of the legendary warrior, said the valour and heroism of such heroes had always inspired people to make selfless sacrifices. Reiterating his government’s firm resolve to develop Punjab as a model state in terms of per capita income, Mann said that the need of the ATTENDS 3OOTH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY EVENT OF JASSA SINGH RAMGARHIA hour was to utilise the immense potential and ensure holistic development of the state. The CM also announced various projects for the district, including a college and strengthening and widening of roads. He also said the district would be developed as a tourist destination. Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa, Deputy Speaker of Punjab Assembly Jay Krishan Singh Rouri and MLA Dasuya Karmbir Singh Ghuman were also present. — OC Day after, another shot Contract workers protest against parties at petrol station in US Tribune News Service Aparna Banerji 3 ARRESTED FOR THEFT AT SHOP Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested three persons on the charge of stealing cash and sanitary items from a shop.Investigating officer (IO) Kashmir Chand said that the accused had been identified as Nasib, Sajan, and Rouki, all residents of Malsian Road, Lohian Khas.Jaswinder, a resident of Sandha village, complained to the police that thieves barged into his shop after breaking the shutter early morning and took away Rs 18,000 and some sanitary items.The IO said a case under Sections 457 and 380 of the IPC had been registered against the accused. oc WHEAT TARGET ACHIEVED IN BILGA Phagwara: The total purchase of wheat grain by the state government agencies from farmers on Wednesday crossed 4,16,354 quintals, which is more than the fixed target of 3,98,325 quintals in grain markets under the jurisdiction of Bilga market committee. Committee secretary Manjit Singh said this year's purchase was more than target despite bad weather adding that purchasing agencies were expecting some more quintals purchase. He said that 20,851 quintals of purchased wheat had been lifted and 2,07,844 quintals remain unlifted, and farmers have been paid till April 30. OC Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 5 A day after two youths from Sultanpur Lodhi died after they were shot in the US by their own associates, another youngster from Kapurthala has been killed in the US by shoplifters. Navjot Singh (30) hailing from Jalal Bhulana village in Kapurthala was gunned down by robbers at a petrol station where he was working for the past one year. On May 4, armed robbers came to the store and sought money from him, which he provided. However, they still shot him and he died on the spot. The family of the youth today approached FAMILY APPROACHES SEECHEWAL FOR HELP ■ The family of Navjot Singh (30), who hailed from Jalal Bhulana village in Kapurthala, on Firday approached AAP Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal to provide help to bring the body of the youth back from the US ■ Navjot was gunned down by armed robbers at a petrol station where he was working AAP Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal to provide help to bring the body of the youth back from the US. Bhupinder Singh, uncle of Navjot Singh said, “My nephew had gone to Washington in the US in April 2022. He had started work there at a gas station and was happy. Yesterday some robbers shot him. We request the Indian government to help us bring his body back.” Another Uncle of the youth said, “He was trying to go to the US for long. I also tried to convince him to do some other work but he just wanted to go to the US.” Speaking to The Tribune, Seechewal said, “It is a most unfortunate incident and it pains me greatly. Two youths have just died and now a third has been shot in the US... I request parents and youngsters to see the flip side of going abroad and make informed choices so that they don’t repent later. Jalandhar, May 5 Ahead of the Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection, hundreds of protesters under the banner Theka Mulazim Sangharsh Morcha, Punjab, today gathered outside Desh Bhagat Yadgar Hall and protested against the government. They have also printed several pamphlets appealing voters to stop trusting political parties. The three-page pamphlet that addresses people of the district describes in detail the anti-people policies of the political parties. The pamphlet reads that people had trusted AAP but it broke the trust too. They raised slogans against the government in demand of regularisation. The members are working on outsource in various departments and have been SANDEEP NANGAL AMBIYAN MURDER Key witness demands arrest of 2 other accused Jalandhar, May5 A day after the arrest of Surjan Singh Chatha, key accused in the murder of kabaddi player Sandeep Singh Nangal Ambiyan, the Major League Kabaddi Association chairman and key witness in the case, Hakam Singh, today demanded that the two other accused named in the case also be arrested. Hakam Singh was addressing the media along with Sandeep Singh Nangal Ambiyan’s brother Angrez Singh at the Press Club in Jalandhar today. Speaking to mediapersons, the duo said action against the two other accused also be initiated. The duo’s demand related to Sukhwinder Mann, president, World Kabaddi Doping Committee; and Sarabjit Singh Sabbha Thiara, the owner of Royal Kings Kabaddi Club, US, who were also named in the case along with Chatha. Addressing the press, Hakam Singh said, “We had been exhorting the police regarding the arrest of Surjan Singh Chatha for a long time, sharing his location also when he was in the city. Due to dis- crepancies in England, he couldn’t go there. So, he was in India. We had also met leaders and police officers demanding his arrest. Finally, his arrest yesterday has come as a huge relief. We also demand that action be taken against Sarabjit Singh Sabbha Thiara and Sukhwinder Mann, from Canada. Red corner notices should be issued and they should be brought back to India so that the case may reach a proper conclusion.” The duo also alleged that before the arrest of Chatha, threat calls had been made to them from unknown numbers which were not from India, to keep mum over the case. They said a complaint regarding this had also been made to the Jalandhar police and an FIR was lodged at Shahkot. Both of them said they had also received two gunmen each from the police after the threats against them. Hakam Singh said, “Our brother has gone, now our only demand is that the two accused, who are still walking free, should be arrested. Chatha has also been put behind bars after a long time.” Thakur takes a break, spends time with shuttlers Jalandhar, May 5 Sparing time from his hectic election campaign schedule, Union Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Information and Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur visited the prestigious Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium, here today. Accompanied by District Badminton Association (DBA), Member Secretary, Ritin Khanna, the minister spent almost an hour at the stadium. Thakur is the first Union Sports Minister to visit the Raizada Hansraj Badminton Stadium in the past six decades. During his visit, Thakur took a round of the entire stadium and also interacted with the players. He also Union Minister Anurag Thakur meet budding players at a badmintion stadium in Jalandhar. visited the cafe, yoga and aerobic centre, gymnasium, sports shop, and physiotherapy centre. After having a look at the infrastructure, which has been upgraded in the recent past, Thakur expressed his happiness and also congratulated the entire Interim Committee of the DBA for undertaking efforts for the development of the stadium, so that play- ers can excel in the game of badminton. Thakur even played barefoot for sometime because he was not having a proper badminton kit. The minister, however, assured, “During my c m y b next visit to the stadium, I will come along with the badminton kit and will have a proper game with the players.” His gesture was much appreciated by everyone present. Thakur further said, “Sports plays a very important role in shaping the life of youth in a positive manner. I am extremely happy that the Interim Committee has undertaken so many measures for the promotion of the game.” On behalf of the Interim Committee, Khanna thanked Thakur for his courtesy visit to the stadium and boosting the morale of the players. The minister also shared the photographs of his visit to the stadium on social media. — TNS Contractual Workers’ Union holds a rally against the non-fulfillment of their demands in Jalandhar. seeking regularisation. Jalandhar Central MLA Raman Arora reached the spot to calm the protesters down and he promised them that he would arrange the meeting between the CM Bhagwant Mann and the members of the union. As per the information, the meeting is scheduled for May 7. The members said they were tired of raising same demands again and again. “We also deserve good pay scale and a proper job. We are reduced to holding protests which is not right,” the members rued.