28062025-JTR-01.qxd 27-06-2025 22:34 Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune GORAYA MC LAUNCHES ~1.06 CR SEWAGE CLEANING PROJECT SULTANPUR LODHI: CRADLE OF ONENESS, PEACE & EQUALITY TIMELESS REKHA RECREATES HER UMRAO JAAN LOOK The initiative was inaugurated by AAP’s constituency in-charge Prem Kumar. P2 It is being envisioned as a global centre of interfaith harmony and universal brotherhood. P3 Director Muzaffar Ali and Rekha hosted a special re-release screening of the film on June 26 in Mumbai. P4 » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 30°C | MIN 27°C YESTERDAY MAX 29°C | MIN 28°C SUNSET SATURDAY 7.36 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 5:26 AM » SATURDAY | 28 JUNE 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF 2 ARRESTED FOR DRUG PEDDLING Phagwara: The Phagwara police have arrested a 'drug smuggler and recovered 10 gm of heroin from him. Accused Vikas of Garrha near Jalandhar, presently residing in a paying guest house in village Miherru, was nabbed at a check point. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. In another case, a 'drug peddler' Kuldip Singh of Sukhchain Nagar, Phagwara, has been arrested and the police recovered 50 intoxicating tablets from his possession. OC 5 BOOKED FOR STEALING CASH Phagwara: The Mehatpur police have booked five persons on the charge of stealing cash and jewellery from a house. Accused have been identified as Harman, Dimpi, and Kala, residents of Singhpur village, Bunti, a resident of Pandori Khas and one unidentified accomplice. Bhupndar Singh of Singhpur village complained to the police that the accused barged into his house on June 25 and stole Rs 26,000 and gold and silver jewellery. OC FOUR HELD FOR DRUG PEDDLING Phagwara: The Bilga police have arrested three 'drug peddlers' on the charge of selling intoxicating tablets. As many as 260 tablets were recovered from the possession of the accused Gurleen Singh of Bhatti Bilga village, Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, of Sagarpur village and Fauja Singh of Bhode village. The Nurmahal police arrested drug peddler Steffan of Taggar village with 25 tablets. OC WOMAN HELD FOR SELLING LIQUOR Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested a woman on the charge of brewing and selling illicit liquor. As much asd 150 litre of lahan was seized from the possession of the accused Kulwinder Kaur, alias Archana, a resident of Eenowal village. A case under the Punjab Excise Act has been registered against the accused and her husband, who managed to flee from the spot. oc BLOOD BANK SENDS CLOTHES TO NGO Phagwara: The Blood Bank located in Guru Hargobind Nagar, Phagwara, dispatched a pick-up van loaded with preowned, wearable clothes to the Jalandhar collection centre of Goonj - an NGO and Magsaysay Award recipient. The van was flagged off by Additional Deputy Commissioner Dr Akshita Gupta along with Mayor Rampal Uppal. Blood Bank president Malkeet Singh Raghbotra said they collect old clothes and sent to Goonj. oc TINU HOLDS SHOW OF STRENGTH Jalandhar: Just a day after becoming the new halqa incharge of the Aam Aadmi Party from Adampur, ex-MLA Pawan Tinu held a show of strength on Thursday. He was welcomed as the halqa incharge by workers of the party as well as leaders including minister Mohinder Bhagat, MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann, halqa incharges Nitin Kohli, Dinesh Dhall and Rajwinder Thiara. More than a 1000 workers attended his show at the resort. — TNS Come July 1, pay ~2,500 for walk at Mithapur stadium Mayor says it’s our property, won’t allow club to impose charges Voiceless, Cong yet to appoint LoP in MC House Tribune News Service WHY THE DELAY? Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, June 27 Want to walk at Shaheed Darshan Singh Kaypee Stadium at Mithapur, get ready to dole out Rs 2,500 per annum from July 1. This has led to a confrontation between residents of the area, who are habitual morning walkers, and the club that maintains the stadium. The stadium has recently undergone a massive renovation, including laying of the astroturf, new walking path, benches to sit and a new boundary wall using, Smart City funds. But no funds are coming for the maintenance from the Municipal Corporation that owns the property. The Youth Sports Club, Mithapur, that maintains the stadium has decided that since they need to maintain the facility by ensuring watering of the turf from time to time and employing gardeners and security guard, they need to have some financial support from the locals too. “We have to bear a monthly expenditure of Rs 1 lakh, including a huge power bill to run water motor, etc”, said members. The members have put up a signage that reads that the morning walkers shall be issued passes. Those paying Rs 2,500 shall get an annual pass, Rs 1,500 2 nabbed for chain snatching Phagwara, June 27 The police have arrested two youths accused of snatching a gold chain of a woman in Bholath of Kapurthala district. The accused were produced in court and have been remanded to police custody for two days. The incident took place when the victim, Sukhwinder Kaur, was returning home from her village Kamraie. She was allegedly targeted by two youths on a motorcycle without a number plate. The assailants reportedly snatched her gold chain and fled the scene. The police launched an investigation and apprehended them. — OC Controversy erupted as residents were being asked to pay Rs 2,500 per person per annum for morning walk in the Mithapur stadium in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH. for half-yearly pass and Rs 1,000 for a quarterly pass. Surjit Kaur, a morning walker, said, “I and my husband have a routine to take 4-5 rounds of the stadium daily after which we sit, do yoga and spend sometime with friends. Our kids come to the park every evening. If four of us have to use the facility now, we shall have to end up spending Rs 10,000. This is not conducive. This is the reason we have been fighting on the issue”. Balwinder, a hockey coach and resident of the area, said, “Even though the decision of taking the charges has been taken by the club committee, I am in favour of it. This stadium can be maintained only with the support of the users. A person shall have to dole out just Rs 200 a month for availing the facility, which is not much. I justify the decision of the club”. The club members have pointed to several other government bodies like Punjab Bus hits car, drags it on flyover; woman unhurt Phagwara, June 27 A major accident on the Goraya flyover was averted today when a speeding bus collided with a Nano car, dragging it a considerable distance along the road. The incident led to traffic congestion on the busy highway, which was later cleared by a Swift Support Force (SSF) team. According to initial reports, Nano car was being driven by a woman who was commuting from Phagwara to her office. She alleged that the bus, travelling at high speed, hit her car from behind and continued to drag it for several metre before coming to a halt. There were no injuries, though the car sustained significant damage. Speaking to reporters, the woman said, “It was a terrifying experience. I was lucky to escape without any injuries, but my car has been badly damaged.” However, the bus driver offered a different version of the events. He claimed that the Nano suddenly swerved, leaving him with no time to react, which resulted in the collision.— OC Agricultural University, Ludhiana, seeking Rs 2,500 per annum from walkers and cyclists to get the pass issued. The morning walkers have also approached Mayor Vaneet Dhir. He has said, “The stadium is our property. We cannot allow any club members to levy any charges as per their whims and fancies. They need to approach us with difficulties they are facing. They need to sit with our officers and discuss the matter instead of taking a decision themselves.” Sisodia meets AAP leaders Tribune News Service Jalandhar, June 27 Post Ludhiana West bypoll, AAP Punjab incharge Manish Sisodia was in Jalandhar on Friday for an interaction with party leaders. All leaders, including minister Mohinder Bhagat, Mayor Vaneet Dhir, MLAs Rajwinder Thiara, Balkar Singh and halqa incharges Pawan Tinu, Prem Kumar, Dinesh Dhall, Nitin Kohli and Rajwinder Thiara met him at Circuit House.Earlier in the day, he held some discussions with state general secretary of the party Deepak Bali. Civic body cracks down on illegal ads across key Jalandhar areas Tribune News Service Jalandhar, June 27 The MC, Jalandhar, launched a special enforcement drive today, targeting unauthorised outdoor advertisements at prominent locations. The campaign, led by Mayor Vaneet Dhir, and Commissioner Gautam Jain, was executed with on-ground supervision by Advertisement Inspector Vicky Sahota. The operation primarily focused on bus stand road, a busy stretch where a large number of illegal flex boards, banners, posters, and hoardings had been put up in violation of the Punjab Municipal Outdoor Advertisement Policy. Officials said these unapproved displays not only marred the city’s aesthetics but MC officials remove illegal advertisements in Jalandhar. also posed safety hazards to both pedestrians and motorists. All such materials were removed during the operation. “This drive is part of our broader initiative to enforce c m y b orderly, lawful advertising practices and maintain a clean, visually appealing urban environment,” said a spokesperson for the corporation. Key objectives of the drive are enforcement of policycompliant outdoor advertising, reduction of visual clutter in public spaces and promotion of a safe and organised urban environment. The MC has issued a stern reminder to advertisers and residents to obtain proper permissions before putting up any form of outdoor advertising. The authorities warned that violators would face strict action without prior notice. Such enforcement actions will continue to ensure that Jalandhar maintains its commitment to being a well-regulated city, the officials said. Jalandhar, June 27 It has been six months since the Municipal Corporation elections were held, the district Congress is yet to nominate a Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Leader of the Opposition. The delay is being attributed to internal disorganisation, deliberate negligence and lack of leadership within the party. As many as 25 councillors had won on Congress ticket in the 80-ward Municipal Corporation, of whom two had left and joined the Aam Aadmi Party. Among the prominent contenders for the post are councillors Balraj Thakur, Paramjit Singh Sharry Chadha, Gurvinder Bunty Neelkanth, Dr. Jasleen Sethi and Pawan Kumar. Several voices within the party are also advocating for the appointment of a woman leader, arguing that it would send a progressive message, especially since the ruling party has not nominated any women for the posts of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor or Deputy Mayor. One meeting of the MC has already been conducted and another might be in the offing. “Till the time, there is an effective leader in the Opposition to take on the ruling party in the MC, the Congress shall remain crippled in its ability to effectively raise public concerns within the House”, said former senior vice-chairman of the Pradesh Congress Committee, RTI and Grievances Department Sanjay Sehgal. He terms the The delay is being attributed to internal disorganisation, deliberate negligence and lack of leadership within the party. delay a major organisational failure that has left party workers and local residents increasingly frustrated. He added, “This vacuum not only diminishes the Congress’ influence in local governance but also poses serious challenges if by-elections are announced for the Jalandhar Central constituency”. A claimant to the post, Dr Sethi said, “I have raised the issue of delay of appointment with the senior leadership. This will give strength to the party and help establish a strong opposition against AAP within city over civic matters and people concern issues”. The BJP has already designated its councillors Charanjit Kaur Sandha and Manjit Singh Titu for the two key posts in the MC House. Likewise, Pawan Kumar too said, “The matter is already in the notice of the leadership and we are expecting them to act soon.” Warring flags plight of families with sons missing in Russia Jalandhar, June 27 Jagdeep Kumar, a resident of Goraya and brother of Mandeep Kumar — who has been missing in Russia for over a year — met Punjab Congress president Raja Warring today in New Delhi. Warring, during a press conference, highlighted the plight of the families whose loved ones remain untraceable in Russia. Jagdeep, who has been actively searching for his brother, revealed that he last spoke with Mandeep on March 3, 2024. Since then, all communication has ceased, leaving the family in a state of anguish. “No one can understand what my family is going through,” said an emotional Jagdeep. He had travelled to Russia in hope of finding some information about his brother’s whereabouts. He also said he had made repeated visits to the Ministry of External Affairs in Delhi, but still doesn’t have any information regarding his brother . “I have gone to the ministry several times. We are losing hope,” he said. Warring, expressing concern over the matter, said, “This is not just the story of Jagdeep. There are several families who are living in torment because their sons have been missing in Russia for over a year now,” he said during the press conference. The incident sheds light on cases involving Indians who are believed to be stranded or missing under uncertain circumstances in Russia. With little or no official updates, families are left in the dark. As the situation drags on, Jagdeep and many others like him continue their desperate search. — TNS