25062024-LT-01.qxd 6/25/2024 12:36 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune 200 PLAYERS TURN UP FOR TRIALS ON DAY 1 GIPPY LAUNCHES ARDAAS SARBAT DE BHALE DI TEASER SONAKSHI, ZAHEER ENTHRAL GUESTS AT RECEPTION The trials are being conducted to select members for various sports wings at different PU-affiliated colleges. P2 The actor says the story came to him out of nowhere and in 15 minutes his mind processed it all. P4 At the star-studded event, the newlyweds dance to the song Tere Mast Mast Do Nain. P4 » MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 43°C | MIN 31°C YESTERDAY MAX 42°C | MIN 30°C SUNSET TUESDAY 7.28 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 5:23 AM » » FORECAST TUESDAY | 25 JUNE 2024 | LUDHIANA INBRIEF UNDERTRIAL DIES, INMATES PROTEST Ludhiana: An undertrial prisoner in Central Jail died on Sunday night. The deceased has been identified as Khadak Singh. Irked over the alleged negligence of jail authorities, the jail inmates protested and claimed that he was not provided with the timely medical aid. As per information, there was a sudden spike in Khadak Singh’s sugar level last night and he was taken to a private hospital in Model Town from where he was referred to the Civil Hospital. On the way, Khadak Singh died. Jail Superintendent Shivraj said the jail authorities did not know he was suffering from diabetes. TNS 18-YEAR-OLD GIRL ENDS LIFE Ludhiana: A girl (18) died after allegedly hanging herself from a ceiling fan using a dupatta at an apartment in Apple Height, near Waves Mall, Ferozepur Road. The police have registered a case against a resident of Barewal for abetment to suicide. The suspect has been identified as Vishal Kumar. According to girl’s mother, Sunita Devi, her daughter got engaged to Vishal Kumar on June 12. After 2-3 days of engagement, Vishal called up to convey that he could not marry the girl. The girl went in depression and on June 22, she went to the security post’s cabin near the apartment and killed herself. TNS Missing safety railings on national highway pose threat to motorists Manav Mander Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 24 The missing railings at many places along the national highway near the Jalandhar bypass is posing a serious threat to commuters. Stray animals can be seen crossing the road through these broken railing passes and can lead to a serious accident. The missing railing has led to several illegal shortcuts on the highway, posing a risk of accidents. People especially those on two wheelers can be seen crossing the road through these illegal short cuts and disrupting the flow of traffic. The farmers protesting at the Ladhowal toll plaza due to hike in toll fees have also raised concern on the issue. Dilbagh Singh, president, Bharti Kissan Mazdoor Union, said the main reason behind the protest is high charges and zero facilities. “The condition of the road is bad, railing is missing at many points and things become difficult during rainy season. Missing railing is something very serious as people especially on cycles and scooters make shortcuts from these broken railings and can led to serious accidents especially during night time,” he said. A missing safety railing along the national highway in Ludhiana; and (R) a cyclist tries to cross the road. PHOTOS: INDERJEET VERMA CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS ACCIDENTS ❝ Missing railing is something very serious as people, especially on cycles and scooters, make shortcuts from these broken railings and can led to accidents, especially during night time. Dilbagh Singh, PRESIDENT, BHARTI KISSAN MAZDOOR UNION ❞ Further another, city resident, Amarbir Singh further added that last week he had a narrow escape when all of a sudden a cow came in front of his car. Had my car In full swing on high speed, it had been a fatal accident but thankfully the accident was altered due to low speed. It seems at some places, parts of railings have been sawed off, in Bizmen hope positive changes from Centre Ludhiana, June 24 Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries Ravneet Singh Bittu was in city and had a brief meeting with traders and industrialists. About 300 members from different associations and industries had an interaction with the minister. It is expected that the BJP government, which has come to power for the third time, will definitely bring relief to the industry in several forms. Ayush Aggarwal, general secretary, Punjab Pradesh Vyopar Mandal, said the foremost demand was the amendment in Section 43 B of the Income Tax Act. He said prior to elections, when Nirmala Sitharaman came to Ludhiana, she had ensured that after coming to power, the amendment will further be amended for the industry or the clause will be abolished. “We briefed Bittu about the promise made by the Finance Minister and Bitttu ensured that it will brought to the notice of the Centre and something positive would be done,” said Aggarwal. The industry also asked the minister to improve the power supply in the state. Many industrialists and traders also demanded relief in filing the GST returns. Jagmohan Singh Wadhawan, president, Tools and Machinery Association, said the deteriorating law and order condition was also discussed with the Minister and latter assured to take up the matter to provide a comfortable environment to the industry to work in Punjab. Rajesh Gupta, president, Bagh Wali Gali Hosiery Association, said there was an urgent need for bringing industrial package to Punjab. “Like in Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, UP industrial , package should be given to the industry for further growth,” said Gupta. — TNS DISRUPTS TRAFFIC ❝Commuters often use these illegal shortcuts to cross roads which can prove fatal. I have often seen people disrupting traffic by crossing these illegal shortcuts. A shopkeeper ❞ others they have been broken forcibly to make shortcuts,” he said. Further, a nearby shopkeeper said that commuters often use these illegal shortcuts to cross roads which can prove fatal. These broken railings need to be fixed. “I have often seen people disrupting traffic by crossing through these illegal shortcuts,” he said. Industrialists demand amendment to Section 43 B of the I-T Act. Ensure waste segregation At 44.5°C, Samrala hottest in Punjab at source, officials told Tribune News Service Labourers busy in sowing paddy saplings at a village in Ludhiana. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN Ludhiana, June 24 To ensure segregation of solid waste, Puran Singh, Project Director, Swachh Bharat Mission, PMIDC, and Sandeep Rishi, Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner, held a meeting with officials concerned of the health branch. Strict directions were issued to ensure segregation of dry and wet waste at the ground level. Chief sanitary inspectors (CSIs) and sanitary inspectors (SIs) were directed to submit daily report regarding the waste segregation. Puran Singh and Sandeep Rishi asked officials to ensure compliance of the directions. They said responsibility of officials would also be fixed in the coming time if their instructions were not followed. Earlier, Puran Singh along with officials of the health branch inspected a few secondary dump sites of the MC and issued necessary directions for their improvement. Sandeep Rishi directed the CSI, SIs and other staff members to train garbage collectors/ragpickers to collect only segregated waste from households. He said only segregated waste should be disposed continued on page 2 Ludhiana, June 24 Samrala in Ludhiana district once again registered the highest temperature in the state at 44.5°C while Ludhiana recorded a maximum of 41.5°C and a minimum of 30.1°C. A yellow alert has been sounded for heatwave for Tuesday. The weather is expected to remain hot and dry in Ludhiana and its adjoining areas during the next 24 hours. Keeping in view the scorching heat, the Akalgarh market has announced summer break starting today, till Saturday. Gur Mandi will remain shut till June 27 while the Girls use an umbrella and dupattas to protect themselves from sun. Bijli market will remain shut from June 29 till July 2. Gandhi Nagar market will remain shut from June 24-27. Health experts have advised to do outdoor work during relatively cooler hours of the day such as morning and evening. 4 yrs on, Ludhiana-Chandigarh Will open office to address people’s issues: Warring highway project hangs fire ter and CM of the state, you cannot tag our hardworking police force like this. Such generalisation against our police force is extremely shameful. A large number of the police force are requesting premature retirement due to disagreements with the state government. I urge the CM to sit with the police force and understand their concerns to avoid such situations,” he said. Tribune News Service Nitin Jain Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 24 Even over four years after completion, major hurdles still exist on the LudhianaChandigarh highway, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has maintained. While the construction of a left-out flyover at the Bhaini Sahib junction was underway, two more roadblocks were yet to be removed on one of the busiest 76-km-long highways, the major part of which was completed way back in March, 2020. The development assumes significance as the nonavailability of requisite land had left the flyover incomplete even over four years after the four-six-laning of the highway that connects Ludhiana with Chandigarh had been completed. Though the NHAI had Work in progress to construct missing link on Ludhiana-Chandigarh highway at the Bhaini Sahib junction in Katani Kalan on Monday. fixed a deadline of April 30, 2024, to complete the construction of flyover and other allied works, the work was yet to be finished for delay in disbursement of payment. The project has 2 major bridges, 6 minor bridges, 8 flyovers, 6 vehicular underpasses, 10 pedestrian underpasses, 126 culverts, 46-km-long service lane, 9 major junctions, 253 minor junctions and 8-kmlong bypass at Samrala. Ludhiana, June 24 MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Monday said a dedicated office to address the issues of city people will be opened by July. “I have come specially to thank the people of Ludhiana,” stated Warring. “I had promised a ‘dedicated office’ in the DRIVE IT vision document for Ludhiana, and I am pleased to announce that it is set to be completed by next month. The office will serve as a place to address and solve all the problems faced by the people of Ludhiana. It will be available for anyone to come and approach me.” Warring reassured residents that even though his responsibilities as the president of the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) may sometimes require his physical absence, they will always feel his presence and support. “Upon the inauguration of the office, we will also c m y b Ashu absent from meeting Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring addresses a meeting on Monday. HIMANSHU MAHAJAN announce a dedicated mobile number for the people of Ludhiana. As promised, we will pick up the phone calls and get the work done. I assure you that the same will be delivered,” president of the PPCC. Addressing the upcoming Jalandhar by-election, Warring emphasised the importance of sending a strong message. “In the previous elections, the people of Punjab relegated the BJP leaders to no seats and AAP leaders to a mere three seats. This time, we need to send another clear message. Punjab is currently under a massive debt of ~3,50,000 crore, which is projected to increase to ~5,00,000 crore. We must stop the AAP government to prevent further financial burden. Through the Jalandhar-West seat, we will show Aam Aadmi Party the door,” Warring. He also criticised the divisive politics of the BJP urging the , people to safeguard the brotherhood of Punjab. Warring addressed the recent statements made by the Punjab Chief Minister regarding the state police’s involvement in the drug menace. “Being the Home Minis- Today, Warring also held party workers’ meeting but senior leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu was not seen during the meeting. When Warring was asked about Ashu’s absence, he said, “I had sent messages to everyone, some have joined the meeting while some have not. He must be busy in some work due to which he has missed this meeting. All Congress leaders need to be together, otherwise winning 2027 elections will become difficult.”
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