05032024-JTR-01.qxd 3/5/2024 12:48 AM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune CM'S ‘REMARKS’ AGAINST MLA ANGERS DALIT COMMUNITY MALERKOTLA COPS CRACK DOWN ON MISCREANTS KANPUR’S VAIBHAV GUPTA WINS INDIAN IDOL 14 The Dalit community in Doaba has been touchy about the reportedly “insulting” comments. P2 Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, the Malerkotla police tighten noose around anti-social elements. P3 Kanpur’s Vaibhav Gupta was awarded with a cheque of ~25 lakh and a Brezza car in a ceremony. P4 » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 22°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 21°C | MIN 8°C SUNSET TUESDAY 6:24 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 6:42 AM » TUESDAY | 5 MARCH 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF MAN ARRESTED FOR MURDER BID Phagwara: The Nurmahal police have arrested a person on charges of attempt to murder, voluntarily causing hurt with weapons and criminal intimidation. Investigating officer (IO) Vijay Kumar said the suspect had been identified as Amandeep Singh, alias Aman, alias Lambarr, a resident of Uppal Jagir village. Gurdial Singh, a resident of Chuheki village, told the police that while he was returning home on December 12, the suspect and his accomplices waylaid and attacked him with the intent to kill. He suffered serious injuries in the attack. A case under Sections 307 (attempt to murder) 323, 324 (voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons or means), 341 (wrongful restraint), 506 (criminal intimidation), 148 and 149 (rioting) of the IPC was registered against the suspect and his five accomplices, who are absconding. OC BOUNDARY WALL, ROOFS COLLAPSE Phagwara: Roofs of seven houses collapsed during heavy rain and high velocity winds in rural localities near Phillaur on Saturday night. No loss of life was reported. Roofs of two houses reportedly collapsed in Nakodar. A boundary wall between the Sadar police station and the CIA office collapsed during heavy rain and thunderstorm in Phagwara on Saturday night. OC PSPCL incurs ~5L loss due to rain, hailstorm Spring in their steps Supply hit in several parts; helpline flooded with over 6K plaints in 48 hrs Tribune News Service Jalandhar, March 4 In the aftermath of hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain and strong winds that lashed the city on Saturday, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has reported losses amounting to approximately Rs 5 lakh. The onslaught of adverse weather conditions wreaked havoc on the region, causing damage to about 10-12 electric poles, four transformers and a number of cables. Moreover, PSPCL’s helpline and other contact numbers were flooded with over 6,000 complaints within past 48 hours. Several areas endured prolonged power cuts, lasting between 15 to 20 hours. It wasn’t until the previous night that electricity was gradually restored to some parts of the affected areas. The north area bore the brunt of the weather, witnessing extensive damage with numerous trees getting uprooted and thoroughfares being obstructed. Other areas, including Urban Estate, Vikaspuri, Model House, Model Town, Cantonment road and Khingra Gate, suffered major disruptions. Kamlesh Singh, a resident of Urban Estate Phase-1, lamented the unprecedented devasta- POLES, TRANSFORMERS DAMAGED The onslaught of adverse weather conditions wreaked havoc on the region, causing damage to about 1012 electric poles, four transformers and a number of cables. AREAS SANS POWER FOR 15-20 HRS Several areas endured prolonged power cuts, lasting between 15 to 20 hours. It wasn’t until the previous night that electricity was gradually restored to some parts of the affected areas. SUPPLY RESTORED BY SUNDAY EVENING Surinder, Superintending Engineer of the distribution system at PSPCL, Jalandhar, said the department incurred minimal losses, and the situation was well managed with electricity restored in nearly all areas by Sunday evening. <
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