02042024-LT-01.qxd 4/2/2024 1:09 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune 5 HELD FOR ATTACK ON WOMAN, ROBBING JEWELLERY SHRUTI STARTS SHOOTING FOR CHENNAI STORY PARINEETI RESPONDS TO PREGNANCY RUMOURS Police solved a case in which miscreants attacked a woman and robbed her of jewellery after barging into house. P2 Shruti Haasan's next project is an international film, Chennai Story. It will be helmed by Philip John.P4 Parineeti Chopra debunks rumours of her pregnancy by sharing a video of herself wearing ‘fitted clothes’. P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 31°C | MIN 17°C YESTERDAY MAX 30°C | MIN 17°C SUNSET TUESDAY 6.46 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 6:12 AM TUESDAY | 2 APRIL 2024 | LUDHIANA INBRIEF THREE HELD WITH STOLEN VEHICLES Ludhiana: The police have arrested three persons allegedly involved in theft and snatching incidents. The police claimed to have recovered three stolen motorcycles, one scooter, seven mobiles and a sharp weapon allegedly from their possession. They have been identified as Ravi Sharma of Preet Nagar, Sanovar Chauhan of Harkrishan Nagar and Sonu Kumar of Fateh Singh Nagar. A case under Sections 379-B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was registered against them on March 30 at the Sadar police station. TNS 36,000 litres of lahan found near Sutlej, destroyed Tribune News Service Ludhiana, April 1 Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, police teams seized a large amount of lahan and illicit liquor from different locations in the district on Sunday. Cases under Sections 61-1-14 of the Excise Act has been registered at various police stations. Many arrested with illicit liquor by cops in other incidents The Ladhowal police claimed to have seized 36,000 litres of lahan and tools used for making the same near a bank of the Sutlej in Bholewal Jadid village here on Sunday. The police further claimed that lahan was destroyed on the spot. A case against unidentified suspects had been registered. Besides, police officials from various police stations also arrested several persons and recovered bottles of illicit liquor allegedly from their possession. The Division Number 3 police arrested a man and recovered 33 boxes of illicit liquor allegedly from his possession. The Division Number 2 police arrested two persons and recovered 12 bottles. The Division number 6 police arrested two persons and recovered 24 bottles allegedly from them. In another case, officials from the police station arrested two persons and seized 18 bottles of liquor. The Shimlapuri police arrested two persons and seized 24 bottles. In another case, the Shimlapuri police arrested one person and seized six bottles. Meanwhile, the Haibowal police arrested two persons and seized 36 bottles of liquor from them. A first: NHAI nod to build cycle tracks along highways in city First phase to cover both sides of Laddowal Bypass at ~18.6 cr Nitin Jain Tribune News Service Ludhiana, April 1 In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has approved the construction of cycle tracks along highways passing through Ludhiana, officials have confirmed. A formal nod to this effect was given by NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav on the request of Rajya Sabha MP from Ludhiana Sanjeev Arora in New Delhi recently. The first phase of the ambitious environment-friendly project will cover both sides of Laddowal Bypass at the cost of Rs 18.6 crore, the NHAI has said. However, the groundwork on the project will take off after the poll code, which was at present in force for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections across the country. The development assumes significance as Ludhiana, popularly known as Manchester of India, is the largest manufacturer of bicycles in the world. With this, the industrial hub can become the most bicyclefriendly city in the country. Arora told The Tribune here on Monday that the NHAI Chairman had intimated him that the formal approval to construct the cycle tracks along the highways in Ludhiana had been accorded but the construction work on the project would begin once the MCC restrictions were lifted. The Rajya Sabha MP has been apprised by the NHAI that a 2-meter-wide bicycle track will be built on the service road or extended main carriageway from 0 to 4.5-km (both sides) by providing a dedicated lane for cyclists divided by rumble strips, spring posts and road studs with synthetic enamel paint on existing concrete pavement. Further, in the Greenfield The groundwork on the project will take off after lifting of the poll code restrictions. TRIBUNE PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN BENEFITS OF CYCLE TRACKS ■ Will enhance health and wellness of citizens Ludhiana, April 1 A woman artiste performing on a stage at a wedding function in Samrala alleged misbehaviour by a few men dancing during the event. She alleged that they had called her to come down from the stage to dance but when she refused, they allegedly misbehaved with her. She alleged that the suspects not only misbehaved with her but one of them also threw a glass filled with liquor ■ Reduce traffic congestion ■ Develop a clean and green city PROJECT REPORT First phase: Laddowal Bypass Covered area: 0-4.5-km, 5.0615-km Length: 14.44-km Specifications: Part-I: 0 to 4.5km stretch: 2-meter-wide bicycle track on service road or extended main carriageway (both sides) by providing a dedicated lane for cyclists divided by rumble strips, spring posts and road studs with synthetic enamel paint on existing concrete pavement Zone, from 5.06 to 15-km, a 2.25-meter-wide cycle track with cement concrete pavement M-30 of 150-mm thickness will be laid over granular sub-base of 150-mm thickness with the provision of streetlight poles and road studs along the track on both sides and markings, as per specifications. The 17.041-km Laddowal Bypass runs parallel to Sidhwan Canal from 0 to 5-km, having built up area on both sides of carriageway/service road. Further, the stretch from 5 to 17.041km is a Greenfield corridor, having a ROW of 60-meter. “In the light of public demand/MP’s reference, an estimate for construction of the bicy- Part-II: 5.06 to 15-km stretch: 2.25-meter-wide cycle track with cement concrete pavement M30 of 150-mm thickness over granular sub-base of 150-mm thickness with the provision of streetlight poles and road studs along the track on both sides and markings Cost: ~18,59,62,865 Current status: Approval granted, work to begin after MCC (SOURCE: NHAI) cle track along Laddowal Bypass amounting to Rs 18,59,62,865 (including 18 per cent GST) has been approved by the competent authority of the NHAI,” Arora has been informed. In his subsequent meetings and communications, the MP had urged the NHAI Chairman to establish cycle tracks along the national highways in Ludhiana. He had apprised the NHAI Chairman that on World Bicycle Day last year, he had attended functions organised by the cycle industry in Ludhiana, wherein the demand was raised to build cycle tracks and promote cycling and the industry as well. Arora had pointed out that Ludhiana was a hub for cycle manufacturing in the world and the largest cycle production unit in the world was also located in the city. Rajya Sabha MP had apprised the NHAI Chairman that bicycle was a mode of transportation being used more in western countries. “The use of bicycles is environment-friendly, good for people’s health and is also an affordable means of transportation for the common man,” he had mentioned while requesting the NHAI Chairman to make cycle tracks along the NHAI highways wherever possible and feasible. Arora had suggested that the cycle tracks could be made along Laddowal Bypass, Ferozepur Road and Elevated Road in Ludhiana. He had further mentioned that according to his information, some proposals were already lying with the head office, which could be examined and approved. “Let us set an example with Ludhiana, how bicycles can be used for transportation as in countries such as the Netherlands,” he had urged the NHAI Chairman. Arora has thanked the NHAI chief for accepting his request and giving nod for construction of cycle tracks on both sides of the highways, as per the availability of land and feasibility, in Ludhiana. To mitigate pollution, congestion: MP “It would mitigate pollution and congestion, besides enhancing safety on streets. Vehicle-free zones, cycle highways, shared streets planned in a phased manner would ensure citizens adopt and adapt for a positive outcome in the long run. Being one of the most polluted cities in the world, Ludhiana can be made clean and green by promoting cycling, which would reduce pollution levels. It would also re-discover the bicycle capital of the world,” said Sanjeev Arora, RS MP . Punjabi singer and actor Gurdas Maan performs on the concluding day of the Inter-University National Youth Festival at the PAU in Ludhiana on Monday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN P2 Acting High Court Chief Justice goes beyond crime, punishment Facilitates meeting of convicts lodged in separate jail premises Rajneesh Lakhanpal Ludhiana, April 1 The acting Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice GS Sandhawalia, today brought a smile on the faces of a family of convicts, lodged in the Central Jail and Women’s Jail since long. They had not met each other since the day of conviction in a case. All this happened when the Acting Chief Justice, along with Sessions Judge Munish Singal, was inspecting the women’s jail. An inmate, Jashanpreet Kaur, undergoing life term in a murder case, made a request to arrange a meeting with her father Balwinder Singh, who was lodged in the Central Jail (for men), which was on the same premises but with a separate boundary wall. Taking a humanitarian approach, the Acting Chief Justice directed Shivraj Singh Nandgarh, Superintendent of Central Jail, and Vijay Kumar, Superintendent, Women’s Jail, Acting Chief Justice GS Sandhawalia listens to grievances of inmates. to arrange a meeting. It was arranged and the smile on the face of the woman was lit large while meeting her father along with her mother. He also directed the authorities to hold regular meetings of family members lodged in the Central Jail, Women’s Jail and Borstal Jail — all located on the same premises, under their supervision. During the Mega Camp Court, 110 inmates who were lodged in the jail for petty offences were released. It was surprising for the Acting Chief Justice that 36 persons were lodged in the jail for a petty bailable offence. He was not satisfied with the reply given by a senior police officer that they had failed to furnish the required surety bonds. So, he issued instructions to release them on furnishing their personal surety. Justice Sandhawalia also interacted with 21 convicts who had undergone over 14 years of imprisonment. He asked the superintendent to move applications for their premature release before the CJMs concerned. He also opened a ‘tailoring unit’ at the women’s jail and asked the authorities to take the help of educated undertrials or convicts in works. Girls outperform boys again Security forces take out flag march in city PSEB CLASS V EXAMS Ludhiana, April 1 The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has declared its Class V results today. Though the board did not release any merit list of students, the Education Department stated that girls performed well in the examinations. District Education Officer (Elementary) Lalita Arora said a total of 51,785 students had appeared in the exams, of which 51,673 passed, giving a pass percentage of 99.78 per cent. Ludhiana district had performed well than many districts. Arora said it was due to the hard work of teachers and students, who despite all odds performed and scored well in the examinations. Jaskiran Kaur, one of the teachers at Government Primary School, here, said despite many hurdles, the students performed well. “There were severe winter conditions, holidays in schools were extended due to the same, still, teachers and students managed to bring good results. It is good to see the students being promoted to the next class,” she said. Notably, the PSEB promotes all students of Class V. Though a section of teachers feel that since the students and parents are Female artiste alleges misbehaviour Tribune News Service Star performer SUSPECTS THREW GLASS AT VICTIM She alleged that the suspects not only misbehaved with her but one of them also threw a glass filled with liquor towards her, aiming to hit her. She narrowly escaped. towards her, aiming to hit her. She narrowly escaped. After this, she was forcefully pulled away by a man from the stage. She alleged that the organiser with whom she had booked the event did not sup- port her either. A purported video of the incident has also gone viral on social media. The woman connected the incident with her self-respect and demanded that the police authorities to take action in the case. She stated that a complaint had been filed with the Samrala police. The police are engaged in investigating the matter. She said a police official assured her that action would be taken in this regard. aware that no students will fail in the Class V exams, they stop working hard, which is bad for the future of the pupils. “This is the reason that projects such as ‘Mission Samrath’ are organised as the students lag behind in languages,” said a teacher. Website develops technical glitch Meanwhile, website of the board, which was being checked by the students and parents for the results, developed a technical glitch and the same was not opening. The students had to wait for hours to check the results, till late on Monday night. LOK SABHA POLL Ludhiana, April 1 In anticipation of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Ludhiana police, in collaboration with the paramilitary force, undertook a flag march on Monday. The event was spearheaded by Commissioner of Police (CP) Kuldeep Singh Chahal. The march, comprising gazetted officers, SHOs, approximately 250 policemen from the Police Commissionerate of Ludhiana, and a contingent of the CRPF, commenced its march from the CP’s office in Ludhiana. The Security personnel during a flag march in Ludhiana. ASHWANI DHIMAN route took them through various key locations of the city, including Ghumar Mandi Chowk, Aarti Chowk, Saggu Chowk, PAU Gate No. 4, Hambran Road, Railway Station Road, Jalandhar Bypass, Ferozepur Road and other bustling areas. According to officials, the primary objective of the flag march was to instill a sense of security in residents of the city and to serve as a deterrent to anti-social elements, thus ensuring peaceful, fair and transparent LS elections. Amid the flag march, the top cop took the opportunity to appeal directly to the people, urging them to actively participate in the upcoming poll. Notably, the elections will be held on June 1 in the state. — TNS DC inspects proposed strong rooms, counting centres Ludhiana, April 1 District Election Officer (DEO) Sakshi Sawhney visited proposed strong rooms for Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and counting centres at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) on Monday to ensure that the polling and counting processes for the Lok Sabha elections were held fairly and transparently. Sawhney reiterated the district administration’s unwavering commitment to conduct free and secure poll. She c m y b DC Sakshi Sawhney inpects a proposed strong room in Ludhiana. reviewed the arrangements at these places and gave necessary directions to officials. She said fool-proof security arrangements would be made by the district admin- istration at these places during the polling and counting. The guidelines of the EC will be followed in letter and in spirit for strongrooms and counting centres. She also took details on CCTVs, power supply, fire-safety measures and maintenance and updating of official registers kept at venues. The DEO also emphasised that the district administration would put in place an elaborate system of security measures and procedural checks aimed at ensuring fool-proof security of the strong rooms/counting centres. These safeguards would be implemented with the active involvement of political parties, candidates and their representatives at every stage to build their confidence in the efficacy and reliability of the electoral process. She said anyone trying to disturb the peaceful conduct of these elections would be dealt with sternly as per law. — TNS
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