20102024-JTR-01.qxd 10/19/2024 11:42 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune FARMERS CONTINUE PROTEST OVER TARDY PADDY PURCHASE ABOHAR COLLEGE WINS PU ZONAL YOUTH FEST SHRADDHA KAPOOR TALKS ABOUT SUCCESS OF STREE 2 Farmers continue protest for second consecutive day over non-purchase of paddy in Bhangala town mandi. P2 DAV College of Education, Abohar, won overall trophy during PU Youth and Heritage Festival Zone-B. P3 Shraddha has said the credit for the success of her latest movie Stree 2 belonged to its ‘fabulous team. P4 » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 33°C | MIN 21°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 19°C SUNSET SUNDAY 5:46 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 6:28 AM » SUNDAY | 20 OCTOBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF District dengue tally reaches 76 COLOUR OF LOVE DRUG PEDDLER IN POLICE NET Tribune News Service Phagwara: The Nakodar Sadar police have arrested a drug peddler on the charge of selling intoxicant tablets. The suspect has been identified as Ismayal, a resident of Chak Chela village falling under the Lohian Khas police station. Investigating officer (IO) Kabul Singh said 110 intoxicant tablets were recovered from his possession. A case under Sections 22, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act has been registered against the suspects. OC VILLAGER ROBBED OF BIKE, 1 HELD Women get mehndi applied on their hands; and (right) buy bangles on the eve of Karva Chauth at a market in Jalandhar on Saturday. PHOTOS: SARABJIT SINGH FIRE BREAKS OUT AT TYRE SHOP Phagwara: Goods worth lakhs were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out at a tyre shop at Sri Guru Ravidas Chowk, Baba Gadhia. Shop owner Jeevan said he closed the shop and left for home. After some time, he received a call from a neighbour informing him about the fire. When he reached the spot, he found the shop engulfed in flames. After getting information, a fire brigade team reached the spot and brought the blaze under control. Preliminary investigation revealed that the fire broke out due to a short circuit. OC Police issue 20 temporary licences for sale of crackers Woman, kids suffer burns as fire breaks out in house Tribune News Service Jalandhar, October 19 Three persons, including a woman and her children, suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at their house in Padhiana village of Adampur on Friday. The victims, identified as Meenu, her four-year-old daughter Nishtha and 1.5year-old son Prabhu, are undergoing treatment at the Civil Hospital here. Neighbours said after hear- Jalandhar, October 19 The Jalandhar Police Commissionerate, under the leadership of Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma, issued 20 temporary licences for the sale of firecrackers in the district in accordance with the Explosives Rules - 2008. Providing further details, Commissioner Sharma said the licences were issued through a draw of lots. A total of 133 individuals had applied for temporary licences to sell firecrackers. Of this, four applications were rejected. The draw of lots was held at Red Cross Bhawan here yesterday. It was conducted in the presence of officials from various departments, including the Deputy Commissioner’s office, Municipal Corporation and Fire Brigade. Out of the remain- Say anyone found breaching safety guidelines to face action STRICTLY ADHERE TO SAFETY PROTOCOLS Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma emphasised that all licence holders had been instructed to strictly adhere to safety protocols as mandated by the Supreme Court, the High Court and the Punjab Government. 133 APPLIED FOR LICENCES The licences were issued through a draw of lots. A total of 133 individuals had applied for temporary licences to sell firecrackers. Of this, four applications were rejected. FILE PHOTO Phagwara: The Nakodar city police have arrested a person on the charge of robbing a villager of his motorcycle. Investigating officer (IO) Rajindar Pal Singh said the suspect had been identified as Harveer, alias Harri, a resident of Mahun Wal village. Rattan Singh, a resident of Hussain Pur village, told the police that while he was going to his shop in Nakodar on October 17, Harveer and his three accomplices waylaid him on the Shankar Road and robbed him of his motorcycle bearing registration number PB-33-C3165. The suspects fled the spot after committing the crime. The IO said a case under Sections 126(2) (wrongful restraint), 309(4) (robbery) and 3(5) (committing the crime with common intention) of the BNS was registered against the suspect. Raids are being conducted to nab the absconding persons. OC Jalandhar, October 19 As many as 76 dengue cases have been reported from the district so far. The district saw a spike in dengue cases since September with 26 fresh cases. While 23 dengue cases have been reported this month so far, there were 16 cases in the month of August. Meanwhile, the district also witnessed 19 chikungunya cases this year. To keep the spread of dengue at bay, 75 health and larvae breeding teams have also been deployed since July. ing 129 eligible applicants, 20 licenses were issued. Sharma emphasised that all licence holders had been instructed to strictly adhere to safety protocols as mandated by the Supreme Court, the High Court and the Punjab Government. “The Jalandhar Police Commissionerate will closely monitor the sale of firecrackers, with a focus on ensuring compliance with safety standards. Any violation, such as unauthorised sales or use of banned firecrackers, will invite strict action,” he said. Sharma reiterated that the police were committed to maintaining a safe and regulated environment for the sale and use of firecrackers. Anyone found breaching safety guidelines would face legal consequences. Phagwara BJP youth wing chief, 2 others join AAP Phagwara, October 19 In a major setback for the BJP Ashish Ahluwalia, pres, ident of the BJP Youth Wing (Yuva Morcha), Phagwara block, along with district vice-president Kuljit Singh Basra and former senior vice-president Sunny Batta, today joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The leaders were formally inducted into AAP at the residence of Joginder Singh Mann, in-charge of the Phagwara Assembly constituency, in the presence of MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal. Raj Kumar and Joginder welcomed the leaders into party fold by presenting them scarves. Raj Kumar termed the entry of young BJP leaders into AAP as a positive sign for Punjab’s future. Joginder emphasised that the development-centric governance of CM Bhagwant Mann in the past two and a half years has particularly resonated with the youth. The new members were assured of full respect and recognition within the party. — OC Tribune News Service Victims undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital ing screams yesterday morning, they rushed towards the house. When they reached the spot, they found that a fire broke out in the house. They shifted the trio, who suffered burn injuries, to a government hospital in Adampur where they were administered first aid. Owing to their critical condi- tion, they were referred to the Civil Hospital, Jalandhar. The villagers said Meenu’s husband, who was working in Dubai, had passed away recently and she was upset since then. The police and fire department teams found a broken LPG pipe at the house. A petrol pipe of the bike was also found unplugged at the house. Adampur SHO Ravinder Pal Singh said further investigations were on. HC asks Punjab Govt to provide security to ‘Kulhad Pizza’ couple Tribune News Service Jalandhar, October 19 In view of the warnings issued by a Nihang group, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab Government to provide security to the city-based ‘Kulhad Pizza’ couple - Sehaj Arora and Gurpreet. The couple, known for promoting their food business through the social media, came under fire after the Nihang group objected to some of their dance videos, calling the content inappropriate for a Sikh couple. The controversy escalated Duo approached court after Nihang group objected to video when members of the Nihang group visited the couple’s restaurant a few days ago and issued a stern warning to them. The Nihangs demanded that the couple stop creating and posting such content, threatening serious consequences if they did not comply with the directions. They also approached the police, requesting legal action against the couple. Fearing for their safety, the couple filed a petition with the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking protection. Acting on their plea, the court issued a notice to the Punjab Government, instructing them to provide appropriate security to the couple. The matter is scheduled for hearing on November 13. Meanwhile, the case has divided public opinion, with some people coming out in support of the couple, while others dismissing it as a publicity stunt, criticising the videos for setting a bad example for young girls and boys. IAF off to a winning start in hockey Rurka Kalan village plans to go carbon neutral by ’30 Tribune News Service Sustainability frees the mind, more trees and more water means happier people, say residents Jalandhar, October 19 The Indian Air Force (IAF) got off to a winning start in the 41st Indian Oil Servo Surjit Hockey Tournament by defeating BSF Jalandhar, (2-1). , Minister Mohinder Bhagat inaugurated the tournament at Olympian Surjit Hockey Stadium. He was welcomed by Himanshu Aggarwal, Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner and president of Surjit Hockey Society. The inaugural match was played between Indian Navy and former winner Punjab and Sind Bank. The game was only played for 27 minutes when a technical fault occurred in the floodlights. As a result, the match could not be completed and the rest of the match will be played at 8 am on Sunday. Girls of St. Francis School, Kartarpur, Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service A hockey match in progress in Jalandhar on Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO TODAY’S FIXTURES ■ CAG Delhi vs CRPF Delhi (3:45 pm) ■ Punjab Police vs Rail Coach . Factory (5:45 pm) presented giddha during the opening ceremony. In a match played earlier in Pool A, BSF Jalandhar, gave a , tough fight to the IAF but , could not log win. In the 28th minute of the second quarter of the game, IAF’s Lavdeep Singh scored a penalty stroke to make the score 1-0. In the 54th minute of the game, BSF Jalandhar’s Gurjot Singh scored a penalty corner to make the score 1-1. In the last minute of the game, IAF’s Lavdeep Singh converted a penalty corner goal to win the match (2-1) and secure three points in the league round. Jalandhar, October 19 At Rurka Kalan village in Jalandhar, there are no garbage dumps, 3 billion litres of water a year is saved, women stroll casually at night, a heritage street emulates a green, small-bricked erstwhile village Sath (a village square where everyone gathers) and a thriving plant nursery. Armed with a newly elected woman sarpanch, Rurka Kalan plans to go carbon neutral by 2030. One of the most progressive villages of Jalandhar, Rurka Kalan this year has elected a panchayat comprising six women panches (out of a total of 11) and is led by a woman sarpanch. Akwinder Kaur, who became the village sarpanch, won by a margin of 1,475 votes (3,722 people voted in the village’s c m y b panchayat polls this year). The triumphant villagers today led a huge procession, celebrating its newly elected women leaders. Such is the pull of the village that Sarpanch Akvinder Kaur, an NRI, shifted base to Rurka Kalan especially to serve the people. Akwinder Kaur said, “My husband is a citizen of the Philippines and my son was also born there. My father-inlaw had moved there and our family has business in the Philippines. But we have always stayed connected to the village, coming here each year. Two of my kids study here. In 2018, my husband won the Block Samiti elections and this year, I’m thankful to the people for having chosen me. I slowly wanted to shift back. Our village’s illustrious history and LED BY WOMAN SARPANCH Akwinder Kaur One of the most progressive villages of Jalandhar, Rurka Kalan this year has elected a panchayat comprising six women panches (out of a total of 11) and is led by a woman sarpanch. its environment was tugging at me. I love it here and have no plans to return. I’ll stay here and serve people.” Akwinder Kaur said that the key projects on her agenda include developing the village as green belt and making it car- bon neutral (by 2030); a gram panchayat office; a community hall to conduct weddings for village girls; revamping cremation grounds of the village in heritage style; making pucca roads where required and developing small industries etc. Rurka Kalan already has a community water harvesting network (complete with soak pits and a pipeline), ponds treating village’s water discharge for irrigation purposes and a rainwater harvesting system. The village even got its pond water tested last year. To treat the E.coli bacteria found in these tests, the village is now planning pond wetlands —- small islands on each pond with plants which will absorb the E.coli from the water. As if such meticulous planning wasn’t enough, the village also has a solid waste management unit which seg- regates dry and wet waste. The plastic waste go to factories for recycling, wet waste goes to a composting unit which produces manure to lend nutrients to the soil of the village’s nursery which has one lakh plants. The development works in the village are the brainchild of Gurmangal Dass, the founder of Youth Football Club in the village and the mind behind its countless sustainability projects. Said Dass, “The village today celebrated its new panchayat which we are certain will further ensure its all-round development. Sustainability frees the mind. People breathe clean air, go out more, laugh more. After additional streetlights were provided, women started venturing out at night. More trees and more water means happier people.”