02052025-JTR-01.qxd 5/1/2025 11:01 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune SRK, RAJINIKANTH, AAMIR AT WAVES SUMMIT 2025 IT'S NEVER TOO LATE FOR DEEPAK TIJORI This time not as a writer & director but as an actor for Ittar, a mature love story that suits his looks and his mood. P4 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 36°C | MIN 25°C YESTERDAY MAX 36°C | MIN 26°C CHRIS HEMSWORTH HAS FOUND HIS NEXT PROJECT Bollywood stars arrive at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, to take part in inaugural edition of WAVES 2025. P4 FORECAST The Hollywood star is doing a submarine thriller movie that will be directed by German filmmaker. P4 » » SUNSET FRIDAY 7.08 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 5:40 AM » FRIDAY | 2 MAY 2025 | JALANDHAR Thieves target gurdwara, steal donation box Gurindervir sets new record in 4×100 m Phagwara, May 1 A major theft incident was reported from the village of Nangal Majha, where unidentified miscreants targeted the village gurdwara late at night, breaking open locks and stealing the donation box (golak). According to Ranjit Kaler, the village sarpanch, and Ameerik Lal, a local leader, they were informed early in the morning that the gurdwara locks had been broken. Upon reaching the spot and reviewing CCTV footage, they discovered that around five individuals were involved in the act. The thieves emptied the golak, took the cash and later discarded the empty box near the village water tank before fleeing the scene. The police have been informed and have begun an investigation into the matter. In a separate incident the same night, a house in the village was also burgled. Randhir Kaur, the homeowner, stated that she had gone to her son’s house for the night, during which time thieves broke into her house. They stole approximately Rs 50,000 in cash along with her gold earrings. The estimated total loss is reported to be around Rs 1.5 lakh. Reports have also surfaced regarding attempts to break into other homes in the village, raising concerns among locals. — OC Jalandhar, May 1 Gurindervir Singh from Jalandhar has made another record of 38.69 seconds in men’s 4×100 m relay today at the 2nd National Open Relay Championship that is being held in Chandigarh. The previous record was of 38.89 seconds. Coach Sarabjit Singh Happy shared, “Gurindervir is a gem,” an elated coach said. The quartet comprised of Gurindervir Singh (Indian 100 m record holder), Animesh Kujur (Indian 200 m record holder) Manikanta Hoblidar (former Indian 100 m record holder) and Amlan Borgohain (former Indian 200 m record holder). Recently, his feat of making a new national record by completing 100m race in 10.20 seconds during the Indian Grand Prix 1 at Bengaluru had overnight turned him to be ‘Flying Sikh-2’. Happy has a 10-year long association with Gurindervir. Sarabjit is elated as Gurindervir has now become a star. — TNS Local Bodies Minister Ravjot Singh along with officers visits several sites covered with piles of garbage in Jalandhar on Thursday. Ensure daily lifting of garbage, MC staff told Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 1 Local Bodies Minister Dr Ravjot Singh paid a surprise visit to the city this morning and reviewed its cleanliness arrangements. He was accompanied by Mayor Vaneet Dhir, DC Dr Himanshu Aggarwal and MC Commissioner Gautam Jain. To assess the on-ground situation of cleanliness, the minister along with a team of officials visited various areas of the city, including the bus stand, railway station, Garha Road, PIMS Road and Damoria Bridge, issuing instructions on the spot. The minister directed MC officials to ensure proper daily lifting of garbage. He emphasised that there should be no delay in this task. He added that in areas where garbage accumulates in large quantities, lifting must be ensured both in the morning and evening. He mentioned that similar surprise visits would be carried out in other cities in the coming days to ensure a clean environment and better facilities for residents. Appealing to the public for cooperation in keeping cities clean, the minister said every citizen plays a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness. He urged people not to throw household waste on the streets but to dispose of it at designated locations. He said the department is always ready to help people and any cleanliness-related issue will be resolved promptly. He also extended greetings to sanitation workers on Labour Day and stated that the government will ensure no shortage of facilities for them. Staff members of HMV College, Jalandhar, stage a protest on Thursday. A TRIBUNE PHOTOGRAPH Staff on relay fast over HMV College’s autonomous status Jalandhar, May 1 The staff of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya are on a collision course against the DAV College Management Committee’s move to get autonomous status for the campus. The unit of Punjab and Chandigarh College Teachers’ Union in the college, which has been on the protest mode for the past more than a week, has started a chain hunger strike. While the staff are performing all academic duties and shall also do examination duties from tomorrow, they have been holding twohour sit-ins on the campus. Candlelight marches opposing the autonomy proposal have also been carried out. At a national rally held yesterday in Delhi by the All- India Federation of University and College Teachers’ Unions, autonomy was criticised as being detrimental to the development of education and student welfare. It was stated that autonomy would increase the financial burden on students while reducing transparency in policy implementation. The five staff members who were on hunger strike included Assistant Professors Sushil Kumar, Dr Shalindra Kumar, Protima Mander (executive member of the HMV unit), Lovleen Kaur and Harpreet Kaur. The members said the protest would continue until the decision regarding autonomy is revoked in the DAV College Management Committee meeting scheduled for May 4 in Delhi. HMV College Principal Dr Ajay Sareen said, “The staff have been misguided. They are made to believe that there will be a change in their service rules, which will not be the case. A perception is also being made that the college will not get grants upon acquiring autonomy, which again is a myth. As per NEP all colleges , with a strength of more than 3000 students need to become autonomous and we are moving in the same direction. Autonomy will help the college become financially stronger. 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