07072024-ATR-01.qxd 7/7/2024 12:39 AM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune FORECAST GENERALLY CLOUDY ROAD REPAIR WORK STALLED IN TARN TARAN, RESIDENTS SUFFER A DOCUMENTARY ON DIRECTOR SS RAJAMOULI IS SET FOR RELEASE DESPITE ON VACATION, SAIYAMI DIDN’T SKIP HER FITNESS REGIME The work of repairing the 300m stretch of a service road of National Highway No. 54 near Chutala village has been stalled. P2 A documentary on the life and works of film director SS Rajamouli is set for release on Netflix on August 2. P4 Saiyami Kher, a fitness aficionado, did not skip her fitness regime despite being on vacation with her friend in Goa. P4 » » » MAX 29°C | MIN 24°C YESTERDAY MAX 30°C | MIN 22°C SUNSET SUNDAY 7.38 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 5:31 AM SUNDAY | 7 JULY 2024 | AMRITSAR Overnight rain brings respite from heatwave, temp drops to 26°C Tribune News Service Amritsar, July 6 Overnight rain brought respite from hot weather conditions with temperature dipping to 26°C. All stakeholders, including residents, Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and paddy growers, got relief from the heatwave. The rain started around 10 pm on Friday night in Amritsar and the surrounding areas. The maximum temperature in Amritsar was recorded at 33°C today. According to prediction of the Meteorological Department, the weather would remain cloudy in Amritsar with a possibility of rain. Residents were seen enjoying the pleasant weather on the weekend. They are expecting the weather to remain pleasant for the next few days. Weathermen have issued a Rainwater accumulated near Goal Bagh in Amritsar on Saturday. PHOTO: SUNIL KUMAR yellow alert for the district. Officials of the Meteorological Department claimed that there was a possibility of rain in nine districts of state including Amritsar and Tarn Taran. Besides, paddy growers would not have to irrigate their fields after rain. The water supply in canals also improved after it rained. Farmers would get ample water supply for the next few days. The burden over the PSPCL reduced as power consumption dropped after it rained in the district. “Rain is favourable for the paddy crop. Farmers have started sowing basmati in their fields. The power supply is now sufficient as rain is irrigating fields. We hope that there would be no need to pump out ground water if it rains in the coming days,” said Sukhdev Singh, a farmer from Khankot village. According to weather experts, there is a possibility of heavy rain in Punjab on July 6 and 7. The weather is expected to remain normal in the state after July 8. Girl student enrolled in free coaching classes clears UPSC prelims Neha Saini Tribune News Service Rainwater stagnates on the Taran Tarn road in Chabal on Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO Stagnant water in Chabal irks residents Gurbaxpuri Tarn Taran, July 6 Knee-deep stagnant water on the 300 metre stretch of the Tarn Taran road in Chabal since last week is inconveniencing area residents and commuters. The road is a lifeline for more than 25,000 population of Chabal Adda, Chabal Pukhta, Jhabal Khaam, Chabal Mannan and Swaragapuri. It is the busiest road in the border belt from where countless commuters pass every now and then. There is a well-attended private school on the road where stagnant water troubles students, especially girls, and the staff. Shamsher Singh, Baljit Singh, Bakhshish Singh and other shopkeepers running their business from the roadside said on Saturday that the road would remain inundated in the coming two months of the rainy season. Shopkeepers said they had been facing the problem from 2011 onwards since the construction of the road as engineers supervising the project did not keep proper level of the stretch here. They said the level of the stretch here was lower than the rest of the road. They said there were no proper arrangements to drain water from the road. They said despite approaching the local MLA and officials concerned several times, their pleas to resolve the water stagnation issue had fallen on deaf ears. CPI leader Devinder Sohal, a resident of Jhabal, said all roads, paths, streets and other areas around Chabal were inundated. He said village ponds had not been desilted for a long time. He said water from ponds overflowed on roads and streets during the monsoon season. There were no arrangements to drain rainwater to a nearby canal, he added. When contacted, Varinderjpal Singh Bajwa, Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development), said he would instruct the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) to solve the issue immediately. Amritsar, July 6 A science graduate from the city, Muskan Puri, has cleared the UPSC 2024 preliminary exams whose results were declared on July 1. A first UPSC aspirant from her family, Muskan has enrolled under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme implemented by the District Employment and Business Bureau, which holds free coaching classes for all competitive exams for girls from all backgrounds. Muskan’s father Lakhbir Chand Puri is a Grade II Technician in the Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Amritsar, and her mother Sonu Bala is a homemaker. A girl with big dreams, Muskan shared how this programme of the district administration helped her chase her aim, without putting any financial burden on her family. “I enrolled for this programme in January 2024 after clearing an entrance exam. We have weekly classes of two hours. I also learn from professional mentors which helps me gain confidence and clear Continued on page 2 Married woman ends life, husband booked Amritsar, July 6 A married woman identified as Gianvati (22) allegedly ended life by hanging from the ceiling of her house. She was allegedly perturbed over harassment by her husband identified as Arun Kumar, a resident of Bareilly, now residing in a house on the Loharaka road here. Though the incident happened on Thursday, the police registered a case yesterday after a complaint was lodged by the woman’s brother. Kisamati Sahni, victim’s brother, a resident of Ludhiana, stated to the police that Gianvati was married to Arun Kumar around two years ago. The couple had one-year-old son. He alleged that his sister’s husband used to beat her on one pretext or other. The victim had told them about this and when they intervened the suspect promised to mend his ways, but he did not. He alleged that on Thursday, his sister ended her life by hanging from an iron girder of the ceiling. Investigating officer ASI Gurpreet Singh said a case under Section 108 of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered against Arun Kumar and efforts were on to arrest him. — TNS 3 held for stealing ornaments, valuables worth ~12 lakh Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, July 6 The Chohla Sahib police have arrested three-member gang of thieves who stole gold ornaments and other valuable articles worth Rs 12 lakh from two houses at Rani Valah village on the intervening night of July 1 and 2. Gold ornaments and other articles worth Rs 10 lakh were recovered from the possession of the suspects, said Ravisher Singh, DSP , Goindwal Sahib. The DSP said the gang members were identified as Three gang members in custody of the Tarn Taran police. Rajan (19), Dharaminder Singh Toni (29) and Gagandeep Singh (29), alias Gurjant Singh, all residents of Rani Valah village. They stole valuable articles and gold ornaments from the houses of Nirvail Singh and Man thrashed for passing info to police Tribune News Service Amritsar, July 6 The tall claims of the Police Department to keep identity of residents, who share information regarding drug traffickers, a secret, have fallen flat after several unscrupulous elements brutally thrashed an informer at Dhanoe Khurd village. The incident came to light when the victim lodged a complaint with the police. An FIR was registered against suspects by the Gharinda police station in this connection. No arrest have been made till now. Ironically, the name of the one of the suspects was not included in the FIR by the police. Those booked were identified as Dilbagh Singh and his brother Dharminder Singh, and Amandeep Singh, all residents of Dhanoe Khurd village. The victim, whose name has been withheld, stated that he was associated with the Police Department for around two years and shared information regarding drones leading to recovery of drugs a number of times. He said on Thursday evening, he got a call from Amandeep Singh who said he wanted to talk to him urgently. The victim said when he asked Amandeep to talk over phone, the latter insisted that he wanted to show him something. The victim said he, along with his two brothers, went to meet Amandeep. He said Amandeep caught him from his arm and pulled him inside his house where other suspects including Gurnoor Singh were present. He alleged that Amandeep tied him with a pillar and Dilbagh started beating him with sticks. He said Amandeep, Dharminder and Gurnoor physically assaulted him while alleging that he informed the police about movements of drone thereby causing losses to them. He alleged that the suspects threatened to kill him if he shared any information about smuggling of drugs and weapons through drones to any policeman. He said his brother, parents and other people of the village got him released from the illegal detention of the suspects. The police said a case under Sections 140 (3), 351 (2), 351 (3), 3 (5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered against Dilbagh Singh, Dharminder Singh and Amandeep Singh. Efforts were on to arrest the suspects, the police added. Jagtar Singh. The DSP said a case had been registered under Sections 305, 331, 238 and 317 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. He said the police was trying to recover the remaining stolen articles worth Rs 3 lakh. Besides gold ornaments, the thieves stole nine mobile phones, four hair drier machines, five watches and one purse. The suspects were produced in a court on Saturday which sent them to twoday police remand. The DSP said more theft and snatching cases would likely be solved during their interrogation. Bollywood star Akshay Kumar sends ~25 lakh aid for Glory Bawa Tribune News Service Amritsar, July 6 Days after Punjabi folk singer Glory Bawa, daughter of celebrated Punjabi folk artiste and Padma Bhushan awardee Gurmeet Bawa, shared her financial struggles post her mother’s death, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has sent Rs 25 lakh for her as gesture of goodwill. Confirming the news, Glory said the star, in a message that she received through a close acquaintance, had sent her family his good wishes, terming his monetary help a gesture from a “brother to a sister”. “I got a call from my bank manager, who told me about the money transfer into my account by Akshay Kumar Bhatia (Akshay Kumar’s original Continued on page 2 7th Interfaith ‘Ride for Peace’ motorcycle rally returns home to rousing reception Tribune News Service Amritsar, July 6 Having covered a distance of nearly 2,500 km across three states in 14 days, and enduring various challenges along the way, the Seventh Interfaith “Ride for Peace” motorcycle rally returned home to a rousing reception on Saturday. Organised under the leadership of Dr PK Samantaroy, Bishop, Diocese of Amritsar, Church of North India, the rally had motorcyclists from all faiths riding across Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir. The rally was first received at Baring College, Batala, on its way back to Amritsar. On entering Amritsar, it passed through the Verka bypass, covering Lawrence Road, ❝ The biggest challenge that we faced was very low oxygen saturation levels. On top of that, the weather was unpredictable. The rough terrain, heat, humidity and sporadic spells of rain made the journey both challenging and exciting. We overcame all challenges and succeeded in our mission of spreading the message of peace and brotherhood ❞ Dr PK Samantaroy, BISHOP, DIOCESE OF Members of the Seventh Interfaith ‘Ride for Peace’ motorcycle rally in Amritsar on Saturday. Circular Road, and Mall Road on its way to St Paul’s Church, on Court Road, before conclusion. “The rally aimed at establishing peace, cooperation, and understanding between people of different faiths residing in India. The diocese organised interfaith dialogues along the route to spread the message of c m y b AMRITSAR, CHURCH OF NORTH INDIA peace. The road to peace is always full of challenges,” said Bishop Samantaroy. Samantaroy, who led the rally across some rough terrain in Jammu and Kashmir, said, “The biggest challenge that we faced was very low oxygen saturation levels. On top of that, the weather was unpredictable. The rough terrain, heat, humidity and sporadic spells of rain made the journey both challenging and exciting. God’s grace abounded on us. We overcame all challenges and succeeded in our mission of spreading the message of peace and brotherhood.” Earlier, more than 100 men and women bikers had participated in the preevent motorcycle rally organised by the Diocese of Amritsar and Church of North India ahead of the Seventh Interfaith “Ride for Peace” motorcycle event. The suspects in custody of the Amritsar (Rural) police. Two held with 2.5kg opium Amritsar, July 6 The Amritsar (Rural) police have arrested two drug peddlers identified as Sajanbir Singh and Baldev Singh, both residents of Dande village and recovered 2.5kg of opium from them. The police said the ped- dlers were travelling in a car when they were intercepted following a tip-off. During search, opium was recovered from them, the police said. A case was registered against the two suspects, said SSP Satinder Singh. — TNS
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