24102024-JTR-01.qxd 10/23/2024 10:22 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune PRTC STAFF PROTEST TROUBLES COMMUTERS PRITISH BELIEVES IF ONE DOES NOT EVOLVE, ONE BECOMES DINOSAUR! KAJOL JOKES SHE TRAINED HUBBY AJAY DEVGN FOR FILM SINGHAM Seek regularisation of jobs, pay parity among staff and abolition of staff hiring through contractors. P3 Laughter truly is best medicine and, Pritish Narula, a stand-up comic from Chandigarh, is living proof of that mantra.P4 Actress Kajol shared that she imparted training to Ajay Devgn to portray character of Bajirao Singham in film Singham. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR MAX 32°C | MIN 20°C YESTERDAY MAX 32°C | MIN 19°C SUNSET THURSDAY 5.45 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 6:38 AM THURSDAY | 24 OCTOBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF BIKER KILLED IN MISHAP WITH CAR Phagwara: A motorcyclist was killed when a speeding car hit his bike from behind near Eastwood village on the highway on Tuesday night. The deceased Ravi Kumar of Jalandhar was going to village Khatti near Phagwara along with his wife Kamaljit Kaur to meet their relatives. The car driver fled after hitting them. Kamaljit also sustained injuries. The police have registered a case against the car driver. The body of the deceased had been handed over to the family. OC YOUTH INJURED IN ATTACK Phagwara: On a complaint lodged by Mandip Singh of Kanshi Nagar, Phagwara, the police have registered a case against a youth Rohit on the charges of attacking and injuring the complainant last night. Personal enmity was said to be the cause of attack, the police said. OC 2 ARRESTED FOR LIQUOR TRADE Phagwara: The police have arrested two liquor traders and seized 90 bottles of illicit liquor from their possession on Tuesday night. Station House Officer Amandeep Nahar said the accused, identified as Amanpreet Singh and Paramjit Singh, residents of Moti Bazar, Phagwara, who were nabbed at a check point, were booked under the Punjab Excise Act. OC SHOP BURGLED IN PHAGWARA Phagwara: A marble shop was reportedly burgled on the Phagwara-Nakodar road late Tuesday night, leading to the theft of cash and other items. According to Munish Jalota, shop owner of Indian Marble House, four persons entered the showroom, tied the watchman and entered the shop. They made off with Rs 8,000 and several other valuables. Through CCTV footage, the police are working to identify and apprehend them. OC FARMERS BOOKED FOR FARM FIRE Nakodar: The police have booked two farmer for burning paddy stubble in the fields. The police received a complaint and satellite image of burning paddy stubble at Jahangir village. A case has been registered against the accused. The Lohian Khas police also booked a farmer for burning paddy stubble at Sidhupur village. oc Arrest me if it helps settle refund issue, says JIT chief before consumer panel Avneet Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, October 23 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson and Jalandhar Improvement Trust (JIT) Chairman Jagtar Singh Sanghera today appeared before the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission at Ladowali Road after non-bailable arrest warrants were issued against him. In an emotional appeal before the commission, Sanghera urged it to arrest him, saying that perhaps his arrest would expedite the release of pending refunds. The arrest warrants stemmed from the JIT’s failure to comply with commission orders to refund payments in 128 cases, involving three residential schemes Indra Puram Master Gurbanta Singh Enclave (2006), Bibi Bhani Complex (2010), and Surya Enclave Extension (launched in 2011 and again in 2016). These schemes have been plagued by hundreds of consumer the years. From the information procured from sources, it was learnt that Sanghera, in his response to the commission, said while JIT operates under the Punjab Town Improvement Act, 1922, it faces exces- JIT Chairman Jagtar Sanghera at the District Consumer Court in Jalandhar. PHOTO :MALKIAT SINGH. sive government oversight and claimed that he was unaware of the earlier warrants due to a lack of communication from Executive Officer Jatinder Singh, stating that he only learned of the current warrant from his lawyer earlier today. When the opposition counsel pushed for Sanghera’s arrest due to the prolonged non-compliance, sources said Sanghera immediately replied, “I must be arrested, maybe then the refund is released as early as possible.” Since 2021, approximately Residents stage a protest against garbage dump Jalandhar, October 23 Residents of Vikaspuri, New Vikaspuri, Ambika Colony, Guru Ram Dass Nagar and Santokh Pura Navi Abadi staged a protest against the MC today, demanding the relocation of the massive garbage dump on Vikaspuri Tanda Road. The residents are pressing for the dump to be moved to a non-residential area. The protesters claim that the dump has taken over a significant portion of the road, with garbage spilling onto the main road, causing serious safety hazards. Stray animals frequent the site, posing a threat to the residents, while the garbage strewn across the area is a major health risk. “The dump at the entrance of our localities not only gives A huge garbage dump in front of Govt College at the Ladowali road in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTO MALKIAT SINGH a terrible first impression but also pollutes the environment and endangers health,” said Sanjay Verma, a resident. He said the constant presence of rag pickers has also led to traffic congestion. Although the protest was initially planned for four hours, it was called off after an hour when MC officials intervened. They assured the residents of a meeting with the MC Commissioner to address their concerns, scheduled for tomorrow. — TNS 400 judgments in favour of the allottees have been passed by district, state and national consumer commissions. However, while compliance has been achieved in some cases, the JIT has failed to act in 128 cases, leaving a staggering Rs 45 crore outstanding. Sources Kapurthala, October 23 A 60-year-old farmer was gunned down by some youths in a land dispute case at Jhall Theerkriwal village here last evening. Farmer Jaspal Singh and his son Gurmukh Singh of Sukhia Nangal village had gone to the site to check their fields in their car. The fatherduo son had been tilling about 25 acre in the village for the past 8-9 years. As they reached there, some youths, including Rattan Singh, Tarsem Singh, Bagga Singh and others, attacked them. Both sides engaged in a fight over occupying the land. The fight took a nasty turn when one of the youths opened fire and a bullet hit Jaspal Singh. A case of murder has been lodged at Kotwali police station. — TNS Paddy, paddy everywhere Phagwara: The Lohian Khas police have registered a missing report in connection with the disappearance of a married migrant woman and her child. The victim has been identified as Rinki Devi (27), wife of Vijay Ram, a native of Bihar, presently living at Sidhupur village and her son. A missing report has been registered. oc 30-YEAR YOUTH REPORTED MISSING As the procurement remains tardy in mandis, farmers spill paddy on a road outside the Maqsudan grain market in Jalandhar on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH c m y b Two drug smuggling suspects in Jalandhar police custody. Inter-state opium smuggling gang busted, two held Tribune News Service Jalandhar, October 23 The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, has busted an inter-state gang involved in opium smuggling. Commissioner Sharma stated that the police received a tip-off and set up a check-point near Y Point, Bhagat Singh Colony, Jalandhar. During check, a truck (UP25-DT-6590) was spotted approaching from the service lane on the Jalandhar-Amritsar slip road. When police officers signalled the driver to stop, he panicked and attempted to flee. The police immediately chased the vehicle and apprehended the suspects. The driver was identified as Bablu of Kaimua Sardar Nagar, Bareilly. His accomplice was identified as Akash Kumar, also from Kaimua, Bareilly. On searching the vehicle, officers found two kg of opium. An FIR was registered under Sections 18-61-85 of the NDPS Act at Police Station Division 1, Jalandhar. “Further investigations are ongoing as we probe the larger network of this inter-state smuggling gang,” said police officials. Farmer shot over land dispute MARRIED WOMAN, CHILD MISSING Nakodar: A 30-year-old youth, a resident of Ball Nau village, has been missing for the last five days. The victim has been identified as Rajwindar Singh, who left home on October 19 and did not return. A missing report had been registered. OC indicated that the pending amount has ballooned from Rs 14 crore last year due to the JIT’s ongoing non-compliance, with accrued interest and additional judgments increasing the total. Over the past few years, more than 150 arrest warrants have been issued against JIT officials for noncompliance issues, but many warrants were never executed, with the authorities citing the unavailability of officials. Speaking to the media outside the commission, Sanghera acknowledged the non-compliance issues but assured that efforts are underway to arrange funds. He stated that his office had sent 19 letters to the state government, requesting grants to resolve the pending cases, but these requests were initially approved and later put on hold for unknown reasons. He expressed optimism that the process would soon be in motion, with funds expecting to be released in the near future. He said he had requested a 10-day time from the commission to outline the pending payments and provide a timeline when the refunds could be initiated. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria during the Golden Jubilee celebrations of SD College for Women in Jalandhar on Wednesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH Empower girls through education: Guv Kataria Tribune News Service Jalandhar, October 23 Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday emphasised the need for quality education for girls, along with their safety, stating that a conducive environment must be created to allow them to fully participate and contribute in social, economic, cultural and political spheres. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations at Prem Chand Markanda SD College for Women, Jalandhar, Governor Kataria highlighted the vital role girls played as the foundation of society. He stressed the need to empower them through education and provide them with the tools to realise their dreams. He said women possessed immense potential and, when given the right direction, could achieve great heights. The Governor remarked that India’s history was filled with examples of women’s contributions and, even today, women were working shoulder-to-shoulder with men in several fields, including politics, military, police, sports and arts. He emphasised that no field had been untouched by women’s competence. The Governor praised the college’s 50 years of contribution to girls’ education and offered his best wishes for future success. The event also saw the release of a college souvenir and the recognition of young entrepreneurs under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. Governor Kataria was honoured by the college’s governing body, and stalls set up by students were showcased. Principal Pooja Prashar thanked the Governor for being a part of the occasion. A soul-stirring classical music performance was given by Anu Bala, a faculty member. The audience was also treated to a rendition of the ‘Radha Krishna Raas Leela’, a dance performance. In his closing remarks, Naresh Markanda, secretary of the college management committee, extended his felicitations to the college community on the historic occasion and conveyed his gratitude to the Governor for his presence. The event was attended by Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal, SDM Randeep Singh, Satish Kumar of Swavlambi Bharat Abhiyan, Siddharth Sharma of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, Vinay Kumar, Adviser to the Cooperative Department, Haryana Government, Vijay Gulati, organisation secretary of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch (Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir) and KD Bhandari, metropolitan director of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.