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P4 » » » FORECAST CLOUDY SKY MAX 33°C | MIN 28°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 28°C SUNSET TUESDAY 7.07 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 6:00 AM TUESDAY | 22 AUGUST 2023 | LUDHIANA No end to waterlogging woes for residents here Purchase tomatoes @ ~50 per kg at city Entangled cables, menace of stray dogs and traffic-related issues major concerns WARD WATCH WHAT RESIDENTS SAY We made an appeal to the municipal authorities to devise a permanent solution for the recurring water logging issues during rainy days. The inconveniences are faced by the populace whenever waterlogging occurs. It not only affects the residents but also damages the road in the area. ❝ WARD NO 19 LUDHIANA ❞ ❝We receivewater at contaminated Harshraj Singh Tribune News Service Sanjay, RESIDENT OF LIG FLATS plantation efforts. In Guru Arjan Dev Nagar, a resident drew attention to occasional contaminated water supply and the prevalent issue of stray dogs, urging the municipal corporation to identify a solution. Another resident in the same locality expressed dissatisfaction with the low water supply pressure. Complaints from a group of women in Vishkarma Nagar revolve around sporadic instances of contaminated water supply. They highlighted the absence of mosquito control measures like fogging and stressed the need for timely cleaning of sewer lines. Additionally, some residents have raised the issue of delayed issuance of smart ration cards by the government. Former Congress party Councillor Manisha Taparia could not be reached for comment. Her relative, who attended the phone call on behalf of her, claimed that many development projects worth crores of rupees were undertaken during Manisha's tenure between March 2018 and March 2023. "These projects encompassed construction of streets, park development, and the establishment of a mandi for vendors in the ward, along with the provision of necessary amenities." wholesale market Vendors still sell the vegetable for no less than ~100 per kilogram. Shivani Bhakoo Ludhiana, August 21 Certain areas near Samrala Chowk in Ward No 19 are grappling with significant waterlogging issues, prompting residents to call for a lasting remedy. These areas fall within the Ludhiana East Constituency. Residents of some localities have expressed concerns about sporadic instances of contaminated water supply, entangled cables, menace of stray dogs and cattle and traffic-related issues. In certain streets, inhabitants have raised concerns about the irregularity of fogging activities aimed at mosquito control and dengue prevention. During rainy spells, one particular main road leading to a private school near Guru Arjan Dev Nagar within the ward frequently experiences water logging, according to residents. Those living in LIG flats and Guru Ravidas Pura also report similar water logging issues during the rainy season. Hari Krishan, a resident of Guru Ravidas Pura, has voiced the necessity to address the persistent water logging problem here. He Veteran singer, actor Shinda remembered Protest outside MLA’s residence, effigy burnt Elderly man dies during ❞ Manpreet Singh, A RESIDENT OF VISHKARMA NAGAR << A public park in a state of neglect at LIG flats; and (below) rainwater accumulated along the roadside near Guru Arjan Dev Nagar. TRIBUNE PHOTOS: INDERJEET VERMA also mentioned the recurrent issues of dysfunctional streetlights and intermittent contaminated water supply in his area. A few women at LIG Flats colony have emphasised the urgency of improving the drainage system to alleviate the recurring water logging challenges faced during the rainy season. A resident also pointed out the accumulation of water near the nearby sabzi mandi. Furthermore, the state of a public park within the LIG flats has sparked concern with residents requesting improved maintenance, cleanliness, and increased FARMER SUICIDE Tribune News Service Ludhiana, August 21 In an alleged suicide case of Sukhvinder Singh, a farmer, members of a farmer union today held a protest outside the house of MLA Gurpreet Gogi at Ghumar Mandi. Protesters burnt the effigy of the state government and levelled allegations on Gogi for siding with the accused booked in abetment to suicide case. Notably, after the registration of abetment to suicide case against Ashwani Jain, his father Devraj Jain and TRIBUNE PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN Ludhiana, August 21 An event in the memory of veteran Punjabi singer-cum-actor Surinder Shinda was organised at Ishmeet Singh Music Institute here on Monday. The institute director Charan Kamal Singh welcomed Surinder Shinda’s wife Joginder Kaur, his son Maninder Shinda and other dignitaries. While remembering Shinda, he said today’s singers should take inspiration from Shinda’s voice and should also pay full attention to his writing. Raikot MLA Hakam Singh Thekedar paid rich tributes to the late singer-cum-actor. Gurbhajan Singh Gill shared their memories of the time spent with Shinda. — TNS homes due to waterlogging. The municipal authorities must ensure a steady supply of potable drinking water. I am also raising demand for an improved education system in government schools, drawing inspiration from Kerala's educational standards. Farmers during a protest outside the Police Commissioner’s office. one Rajesh Jain of Rishi Nagar on August 11 for abetment of suicide, farmers have started an indefinite protest outside the CP office on Ferozepur road . They have even pitched tents and made arrangement of langar for the protesters. They said they would not lift protest until justice is delivered the deceased. On the other side, traders alleged that fake and frivolous FIR was registered by the police and no facts were verified before registering a case. Farmers alleged that the suicide note of Sukhvinder named three individuals, whom the police have not arrested yet. They warned that they would intensify protest in the coming days. They also asked MLA Gogi to not support the accused booked in the case. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, August 21 Households grappling with soaring tomato prices can breathe a sigh of relief. The market dynamics took a favourable turn with the price of tomatoes, which were sold for over ~250-300 per kilogram about a month back, is dropped to Rs 50 per kilogram in the wholesale market. However, roadside vendors and retail shopkeepers still sell these for no less than Rs 100 per kilogram. Commission agents maintained that the prices have come down of almost all vegetables. Talking to The Tribune, Kulpreet Singh Rubal, an arhtiya, said rates had come down in the past 3-4 days. He said prices of onion may rise in future. “Onions, which are now sold for Rs 30 per kg, will reach upto Rs 60 per kg in the wholesale market, clash with neighbours Ludhiana, August 21 An elderly man died following a clash with his neighbours late last night at Dhanansu village in Ludhiana district. The 60-year-old deceased has been identified as Santokh Singh. The deceased’s son Jaswant has alleged that his father was murdered and died as a result of being hit by bricks at his head. However, the police have said that the victim died due to cardiac arrest while scuffling with the neighbours. Jaswant said that the neighbours were involved in some illegal activity. After his father raised voice against their illegal activities, they threatened him to not intervene in their work. This disagreement led to the fatal attack on his father . Jamalpur SHO Jaspal Singh said their preliminary probe found that although a clash took place between the victim and his neighbours, there was no evidence of murder. The deceased suffered a cardiac arrest during the fight that led to his death. The SHO said there were no injuries on the head of the deceased. However, he added that the police would pursue further investigation as per the medical report. — TNS meaning thereby that these will not be sold for less than Rs 100 per kg in the retail market,” said Rubal. While a salesman at Lucky Vegetable Store said red and yellow capsicum is being sold at Rs 450 per kg (wholesale) while prices of other veggies were reasonable. Expressing shock over such differences in retail and wholesale prices, the home-makers maintain that the government should keep a check on this kind of fleecing. “Now, overcharging in parking lots is rarely done as agencies have adopted a strict approach. Similarly, the vendors should be asked not to fleece the consumers. The capsicum is Rs 80 per kg, tomatoes Rs 85-90 per kg, ladyfinger Rs 40 per kg, peas Rs 120 per kg with the street vendors,” rued Sangeeta, a homemaker near Dandi Swami Chowk. Worker rapes contractor’s daughter, booked Ludhiana, August 21 A worker has been booked for raping the daughter of his contractor and blackmailing her. The accused has been identified as Abhishek Kumar. The complainant alleged that her husband, the contractor, was having an illicit relationship with a woman and she gave birth to a girl. After the mother died, the complainant took care of the girl like her own daughter. She alleged that being a drug addict, the accused used to give drugs to my daughter. The accused blackmailed us with leaking objectionable videos, she added — TNS 2 POs fall in police net International airport project misses 5th deadline, Aug 30 fresh target Nitin Jain Tribune News Service The accused in the custody of the police. TRIBUNE PHOTO Ludhiana, August 21 The police today arrested two proclaimed offenders wanted in theft cases. The accused have been identified as Kirandeep Singh and Sukhwinder Singh, alias Shani, both residents of Moga. Sub-Inspector Amarjit Singh said the accused were involved in stealing batteries from mobile towers and a case was registered against them in April 2014 at the Sadar Jagraon police station. Singh added that initially the accused were arrested by the Jagraon police in 2014. After obtaining bail, accused attended some court hearings but later they didn't attend court proceedings. Following this court declared them proclaimed offenders. Today, acting on the secret information, a raid was conducted at their whereabouts from where they were arrested. — TNS Ludhiana, August 21 The upcoming integrated civil enclave and cargo terminal at Air Force Station in Halwara has missed the fifth deadline of its completion, the government has confirmed. Not being able to meet the August 15 deadline, August 30 has been set as the new deadline for the Rs 47-crore civil aviation project, officials have said. Even as the big ticket project has missed several deadlines, the construction of the interim terminal building has touched 85 per cent completion while the sub-station and toilet block was 90 per cent complete till date. The development assumes significance as the Union Civil Aviation Ministry had recently assured to launch the flights from here once the airport gets operational. Work in progress to construct the airport at Halwara. HIMANSHU MAHAJAN PROJECT REPORT 161.28 acres 2,000 sq m ~3,876.65 lakh Total area Terminal area Awarded cost Boundary wall, approach road cost: ~309.33-crore Missed deadlines: Jan, June 2022; June, July, Aug 15 2023 Fresh deadline: August 30 MP Sanjeev Arora told The Tribune on Monday the ongoing construction work has already reached the advanced stage of completion with the overall progress of the mega project touching 89 c m y b per cent mark. Arora, who reviewed the progress of the project, disclosed that the recent incessant rains had delayed the ongoing work after the construction site was water- logged. “Now, the construction firm has sought 15 more days to meet the construction deadline beyond the earlier fixed target date of August 15,” he revealed. He said the state government has so far released a sum of Rs 25 crore to complete the ongoing balance work of the upcoming international airport and the demand of balance funds has already been forwarded to Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) and the Civil Aviation department, which had been mandated to jointly bear the financial burden. Divulging the componentwise status, the Rajya Sabha MP said the construction of the interim terminal building has touched 85 per cent mark, sub-station 90 per cent, and toilet block has been completed 90 per cent. All these three components of the new airport are scheduled to be completed by August 30. He said the balance work, which was allotted on April 13 with a time limit of completion in 5 months, was scheduled to be completed by September 12 but due to the recent rains, this job will now be finished by September 30. The components of balance works, including apron and taxiway have been completed 25 per cent each, while internal roads, lighting and public health works have touched the 55 per cent mark. Besides, the planning and preparation of design of approach road to airport campus, bridge at entry of approach road, and allied works inside the premises of the IAF base has already been done and are expected to be completed by September 30. “A proposal for enhancing the work of already engaged agencies has already been submitted to the government for approval,” the concerned officials told Arora. The PWD officials also informed that the final administrative approval for the additional work is still awaited while a case for approval of crust of peripheral road, apron, and taxiway has been submitted to the AAI. To be ready soon: CM Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said, “I have directed the officers concerned to complete the ongoing work at the earliest to make the airport operational without any further delay. We have put the work on fast track mode and no delay will be tolerated at any cost as there is no dearth of funds.”