23082024-JTR-01.qxd 8/22/2024 10:34 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune CONGRESS ALLEGES GOVT AGENCIES AIDING ADANI’S BUSINESS INTERESTS NETFLIX DOCUSERIES ON FASHION DESIGNER VICTORIA BECKHAM DHILLON COLLABORATES WITH NIGERIAN SINGER AYRA STARR The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of helping his corporate friends at the cost of the country. P2 Netflix announced that series promises an intimate look at Beckham’s life, right from her fashion ventures to her family life. P4 Punjabi music star AP Dhillon has collaborated with Nigerian singer & song writer Ayra Starr for his upcoming play titled The Brownprint.P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 33°C | MIN 27°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 27°C SUNSET FRIDAY 7.02 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 5:58 AM FRIDAY | 23 AUGUST 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF YOUTH BOOKED FOR KIDNAPPING Phagwara: The police have booked Amandeep Singh, alias Billa, of Seechewal village on charges of kidnapping a minor girl. The mother of the victim complained to the police that the accused kidnapped her minor daughter on August 20 on the pretext of marriage. A case has been registered and raids are being conducted to nab him. OC ONE BOOKED FOR CHEATING Phagwara: On a complaint lodged by Nupur Gupta, resident of New Model Town, Phagwara, the police have registered a case against Green Estate Phagwara resident Kiran Aggarwal on the charges of threatening and cheating the complainant. No arrest has been made so for. OC MAN HELD FOR LIQUOR PEDDLING Phagwara: The police have arrested a person for liquor smuggling and recovered 18 bottles of illicit liquor from his possession on Wednesday night. The accused, identified as Mohit, resident of Palahai Gate, Phagwara, was nabbed at a check-point near the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road. A case under the Punjab Excise Act has been registered against the accused. OC ESCAPED ACCUSED ARRESTED Phagwara: The Nurmahal police have arrested an accused who had escaped from police custody in March. The accused has been identified as Saif Ali, alias Saifu, of Bundala village. A case was registered against the accused. OC ELDERLY MAN DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT Hoshiarpur: An old man died in a road accident on HoshiarpurPhagwara road. The police have registered a case against the accused driver. According to information, Jaspal Singh of village Padhiana told the police that his father Gurmeet Singh was hit by a car near Mona Kalan. He was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition where he died during treatment. The driver belonged to Sarkaghat, Mandi.OC Speeding car ploughs Youth shot dead in clash, three arrested into group of youths, one dead, 4 injured Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 22 A speeding car ploughed into a group of youths standing along the Jalandhar Cantt road here late Wednesday night, killing one person on the spot. The incident occurred when five youths, who just had dinner at Patwari Dhaba, were about to cross the road to take their two-wheelers. The impact was so severe that one of the youths, identified as Dheeraj Sira, lost his life on the spot. Several others sustained injuries, while one of them was critically injured and undergoing treatment in a local hospital. Rohit, the brother of the deceased, recounted the har- Dheeraj Sira, who has died in an accident in Jalandhar. Driver of the car has been arrested rowing incident. He explained that he along with Dheeraj and a group of friends, had just exited the dhaba when they were struck by an out-of-control vehicle. The driver, reportedly drunk that time, could not apply brake in time and mowed down the group. Bystanders, who witnessed the accident, quickly apprehended the driver, preventing his escape. The injured were rushed to the hospital, where Dheeraj was pronounced dead on arrival. The police of Jalandhar Cantt arrived at the scene after receiving the information. Police officials confirmed the driver’s arrest and said an FIR under relevant sections of the BNS had been registered against him. Jalandhar, August 22 The Jalandhar Rural police arrested three persons and booked eight others involved in a violent clash between two rival groups at Ughi village. The incident occurred late last night near the JalandharKapurthala border, prompting a thorough investigation by the police. Assailants fired shots during the clash claiming the life of one person and injuring another. The deceased was identified as Kulwinder Singh, alias Kindi, son of Charan Dass, resident of Kala Sanghian. He had sustained critical injuries after being shot. Another individual Jatinder Kumar, son of Sham Lal, from Kular, Kapurthala, suffered gunshot wounds and is currently receiving treatment at Shri Ram Hospital, Jalandhar. An FIR has been registered.The arrested individuals have been identified as Gurpal Singh, son of Manjit Singh, residing in Sidhwan Dona, Kapurthala; Balkar Singh, son of Jaspal Singh, residing in Sidhwan Dona, Kapurthala; and Nazir Gujjar, resident of Awadan, Jalandhar. Five more persons are named in the case. SSP rural, Jalandhar, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said the arrests were made within hours of the incident. “Our teams acted swiftly to prevent further escalation and ensure that those responsible were apprehended,” SSP Khakh stated. He also highlighted the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability in the region, especially considering the history of conflict between the groups involved. The SSP said investigation revealed an old rivalry between the two groups. During the investigation, the police recovered a car, two mausers and eight rounds of ammunition. Team reviews Jal Shakti Abhiyan steps Orders revoked after tehsildar office gives payment assurance Dist Collector’s car, AC, furniture attachment case Tribune news Service Jalandhar, August 22 To review the progress under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, a Central team comprising Vivek Gupta, Director of the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, and Central Nodal Officer for the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, along with technical officer Naima Akhtar today visited Jalandhar to inspect the ongoing activities under this scheme The visit aimed to evaluate the progress of various rainwater harvesting and water conservation measures implemented in the region. During their visit, the Central team held comprehensive discussions with district officers and other stakeholders involved in the mission. The deliberations provided an in-depth understanding of various projects under way in Jalandhar, focusing on sustainable water management practices. The officers also showcased the best practices in terms of water conservation in the district. The team visited multiple locations in Phillaur and Adampur to review the progress of different aspects of the scheme, including rainwater harvesting, water conservation and the geo-tagging of water bodies. They also evaluated the preparation of scientific plans for water conservation tailored to the specific needs of the district. The establishment of Jal Shakti Kendras in all districts was another key area of focus. The officials also reviewed the implementation of intensive afforestation efforts and the rejuvenation of small rivers. The construction and development of Amrit Sarovars under Mission Amrit Sarovar were inspected besides efforts towards de-silting and cleaning existing water bodies. The revitalisation of abandoned borewells for groundwater recharge was another initiative under scrutiny. Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 22 In a case dating back to 2016, the court of Civil Judge Manik Kaura had ordered the attachment of a car of the District Collector, Jalandhar, his fan, AC, furniture other fixtures in his office and retiring room for defaulting on dues worth Rs 2.36 lakh to litigants for eight years. As the case came up for hearing again today, the orders were revoked after the tehsildar office gave a submission, assuring the litigants the payment of their dues with interest. The orders were passed upon filing of a suit by three brothers Mukhtiar Singh, Raghuvir Singh and Gurinder Singh for directing the Revenue Department, District Collector, Jalandhar, and Tehsildar Sales for payment of Rs 2.36 lakh along with Rs 1.13 lakh as 12 per Defaulted on dues of ~2.36 lakh to litigants for eight years cent interest. The matter pertains to a dispute regarding a land measuring 54 kanal situated in Bansian village which was in possession of the brothers. The land was ordered to be handed over to Satpal in October 2016. Since the brothers were in possession of the land and had sown crop, it was ordered that they be paid Rs 2.36 lakh by Satpal as compensation. The amount had been deposited by Satpal in State Bank of India in October 2016 in the account of the Revenue Department but no information was given to Mukhtiar Singh and his brothers. It was two years later that they got information of the amount lying with the state excheq- uer. They made a request to the officials for the compensation giving details of receipts from the bank but to no avail and hence file suit for execution of the court orders. The court observed that the payment had not been made by the authorities. They case was decided in favour of Mukhtiar Singh exparte. Hence, the court had proceded against the District Collector and Tehsildar Sales for realisation of the decreetal amount. The court had thus attached the Toyota Innova car of the District Collector, Jalandhar, fan, AC, furniture other fixtures in his office and that of the Tehsildar and retiring room. It, however, had refrained from attaching their salary account. Even a bailiff had been directed to execute the warrant of attachment and return warrants of attachment within 15 days. But finally, the officials heaved a sigh of relief. Kalia to lead BJP’s membership drive in state from Sept 1 Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 22 With the BJP launching a new membership drive from September 1, aiming at enrolling 10 crore members across India, party cadres in the state also called for the maximum participation of people. In Punjab, senior BJP leader, national executive member and former minister Manoranjan Kalia has been made the in-charge of the campaign. The party has set a target of enrolling 4,80,000 members this year. A six-member BJP Membership Campaign Committee of Punjab will oversee the drive. The other members of the committee are Fatehjung Bajwa, who will look after Gurdaspur Zone; Bikramjit Singh Cheema, Jalandhar Zone; Jatinder Mittal, Ludhiana Zone; Jai Inder Kaur, Patiala Zone; and Jeevan Garg, Bathinda Zone. The training camps at the district level, which started today, will continue till August 24 and at the mandal level on August 25, 26 and 27. Booth-level preparatory meetings for the membership will be held on August 31. The membership will be started on September 1 when the BJP national president JP Nadda makes Prime Minister Narendra Modi first member of the BJP . Phase-1 of the membership drive will start from September 1 to 25 and the second phase from October 1 to 15. The active membership campaign will be held from October 16 to 31. Any person who makes 100 members and contributes Rs 100 will be eligible for active membership. State campaign committee in-charge Manoranjan Kalia said, “The total BJP membership in Punjab in 2014 was 23,94,944 and additional membership in 2019 was 5,65,096. The target is 200 members in each booth throughout India. In Punjab, there are over 24,000 booths. The party’s key challenge will be in the rural areas where enrolments will be harder but our members will be going all out to woo new members.” New ledgers and records will be created and all members will be freshly enrolled. Kalia said the BJP’s total membership in India in 2014 was 11,06,85,425 and additional membership in 2019 was 6,01,47,832. Screening of Kangana’s Hoshiarpur man sets new world record with 112-kg burger ‘Emergency’ opposed Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 22 The Sikh Talmel Committee has taken a stand against the screening of Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ in Jalandhar cinemas. During a meeting of various Sikh organisations held at Guru Ravidas Chowk, committee members unanimously agreed to oppose the film’s release, citing concerns over its portrayal of the Sikhism and its historical figures. Following the meeting, committee members visited MBD Mall, where they informed the cinema management that they would not let the film be shown under any circumstances. Although the committee emphasised that they did not wish their loss, it expressed fears that the film’s release could disrupt the peace in the city. The mall management assured the committee that their concerns would be relayed to the higher authorities. The committee also handed over a formal demand letter to ADCP Headquarters Sukhwinder Singh, addressed to the Police Commissioner, demanding legal action against the film for allegedly inciting sentiments of the community. The letter was forwarded to Police Division Number 4, where further investigations began. Several committee members, including Tajinder Singh Pardesi, Harpal Singh Chadha and others, were present during these proceedings. Jalandhar, August 22 Sharandeep Singh, fondly known as ‘Burger Chachu’, has made headlines again by creating a colossal 112-kg vegetarian burger, setting a new world record. Sharandeep, a 33-year-old resident of Tagore Nagar in Hoshiarpur, collaborated with Grand Mercure Hotel in Agra, to achieve this feat in an event held in November last year. The event, organised by Sharandeep and the hotel, was more than just a showcase of culinary skills — it was a celebration of innovation and tradition. The massive burger, which was later distributed free of cost among over 200 students, was designed to highlight India’s rich culinary heritage while embracing modern and Western influences. Sharandeep’s creation was a layered masterpiece, loaded with fresh vegetables and mil- let, offering a healthier alternative to conventional fast food. He explained that the burger contained a variety of ingredients, including 20 kg of millet buns, 6 kg of fries, 5 kg each of tomatoes, cucumbers, wedges and onions, 12 kg of different types of mayonnaise and sauces, 10 kg of cheese, 8 kg of coleslaw, 4 kg of bell peppers, 10 kg of tikki, 5 kg of lettuce, 9 kg of tinned food and 4 kg of masala, among other items. He said while this world record was attempted in November 2023, however, it was officially declared a world record in the second week of August when he received the certification and award. Earlier, Sharandeep had made a 7-kg burger, 6-kg sandwich, a 15-kg burger, a 20kg burger, a 25-kg burger, a 11kg sandwich and a 45-kg veggie burger in December 2022. “This time, my goal was to create the biggest burger c m y b ever, so I decided to make it of over 100 kg and we made this 112-kg giant burger,” Sharandeep said proudly. Reflecting on his journey, Sharandeep said he started his career in the culinary world 14 years ago after graduating in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. He worked at a five-star hotel in Hyderabad, living his dream of cooking professionally. However, the sudden death of his father and a robbery at his home forced him to return to Hoshiarpur to support his family. “In July 2016, I decided to follow my passion despite the challenges. I borrowed money from my boss, bought a cart and started selling burgers on the street. My oil-and butter-free burgers quickly gained popularity among locals, and within months, I opened my own restaurant, Six10 Burger”, he said. He said as his hard work paid off, he soon expanded his business to Ludhiana. (Left) Sharandeep Singh, known as ‘Burger Chachu’, with 112-kg veggie burger prepared in association with a team of Hotel Grand Mercure in Agra; and (above) Sharandeep shows the world record certificate.