23082025-JTR-01.qxd 8/22/2025 10:48 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune MINISTER TOURS FLOOD-HIT AREAS OF SULTANPUR LODHI JATHEDAR GIANI HARPREET SINGH VOWS TO REVIVE PANTH ALIA BHATT’S BEACH GETAWAY WITH SISTER, MOM Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh took an intensive tour of the flood-affected areas in Kapurthala district. P2 “We will revive the Panth,” asserted Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh, president, Shiromani Akali Dal (Rebel Group). P2 The actress took some well-deserved time off from her packed schedule & jetted off for beach holiday. P4 » » » FORECAST RAIN/THUNDERSHOWERS MAX 30°C | MIN 26°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 27°C SUNSET SATURDAY 7.02 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 5:58 AM SATURDAY | 23 AUGUST 2025 | JALANDHAR City fondly bids farewell to Lord Paul Deepkamal Kaur Recalls his deep connect with educational institutes Tribune News Service UK MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi with Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora in Jalandhar on Friday. UK MP Dhesi meets NRI Affairs Minister Arora Both discuss overseas Punjabis’ issues Jalandhar, August 22 Three-time UK MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, who hails from Jalandhar, met NRI Affairs Minister Sanjeev Arora during his visit to the city. Both were given a warm welcome by Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal. Dhesi was accompanied by his uncle Paramjit Singh Raipur, SGPC executive committee member and ex-Chairman of Jalandhar Improvement Trust. The hour-long meeting covered various issues related to the NRIs, especially land dispute and seizure matters, which was a cause of concern. Extortion demands also came up as a problem, which needed to be dealt with to ensure people’s safety. Dhesi said the government could start an effective one-window system, which overseas Punjabis could rely on to address their concerns, and also deal with business people, who want to invest in Punjab, so that they could avoid cumbersome bureaucratic hurdles. Dhesi once again raised the issue for more direct flights to Amritsar and Chandigarh, particularly from London, Birmingham and other European destinations, North America and Asia. This would help connect global Punjabis and tourists directly with Punjab, while also increasing trade, he said. Given the millions of diaspora Punjabis, Dhesi hoped that Punjab could emerge as a major power in the aviation sector. He requested for investment and political support from both the Indian and the Punjab Governments to help make it happen. — TNS Jalandhar, August 22 As UK-based business magnate and philanthropist Lord Swraj Paul (94) breathed his last on Friday. He was fondly remembered in Jalandhar, where he was born, did schooling and spent his college days. Though it had been almost 70 years since Lord Paul had moved to the UK, he had maintained a deep connect with Jalandhar. Till around a decade ago, when Lord Paul was hale and hearty, he used to visit his native city after almost every two years, recalled academicians and people from his close circle. Lord Paul, his parents and three brothers used to reside in their house on Tanda Road, where now Apeejay School, Tanda Road branch, functions. Lord Paul went to LR Doaba School after which he did his BSc from Doaba College in 1948-49. Dr Pardeep Bhandari, Principal, Doaba College, president Chander Mohan, general secretary Alok Sondhi, staff and students offered condolences today upon the demise of institution’s renowned alumnus Lord Swraj Paul. “Lord Paul had carved a niche in steel manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom. He brought laurels to the country. He contributed to higher education by becom- Our Correspondent Lord Swraj Paul with specs, standing in the top row (seventh from left to right). ing Chancellor of Wolverhampton University (UK). He earned name and fame as Lord of Marylebone in the House of Lords (UK) and was known for his social work and contribution to society at large,” said Dr Bhandari. Sharing pictures, Dr Bhandari said Lord Swraj Paul visited his alma mater in 2014 as the chief guest on 62nd convocation of the college and presented degrees to students. Lord Paul was conferred with Doaba Award by the college for his achievements. Dr Bhandari said Lord Paul c m y b contributed Rs 20 lakh in memory of his wife Lady Aruna Paul to the college. The college management had constructed Lady Aruna Paul Student Recreation Centre — DCJ Delight in memory of Lord Paul’s wife, he said. Lord Paul was also the founder Chairman of Apeejay Education. Dr Neerja Dhingra, Principal, Apeejay College of Fine Arts, said Lord Paul’s compassionate nature and unwavering commitment to social service made him a guiding force for the entire Apeejay family. His values, humility and dedication to society would remain an everlasting source of inspiration, she said. She said Lord Paul had a special attachment to Apeejay College of Fine Arts. She said Lord Paul always expressed happiness while witnessing its growth in the field of fine arts. She said though he was no longer with us physically, his blessings and ideals would continue to guide the college on the path of progress. Dr Sucharita, Director, Apeejay Education, recalled Lord Paul as very affectionate. “He Thief breaks into Phagwara hospital, escapes with cash treated us like his family members. Whenever he would give me responsibility of handling any project, he held complete faith in me knowing that I would do it properly. I had a chance to meet him few years ago during his last visit to Delhi. I have saved that last video as a fond memory,” she said. Lord Paul’s Caparo business group had donated Rs 5 crore to IK Gujral Punjab Technical University for setting up an academic block. His daughter Ambika Paul’s statue has been placed right at the entrance of the university. Phagwara, August 22 A masked thief broke into a private hospital in Model Town area here and escaped with Rs 5,000 in cash during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident, which took place at Chouhan Hospital, opposite the BSNL Telephone Exchange, was captured in footage of the CCTV cameras installed inside the hospital. According to Dr Balbir Chouhan, when he arrived at the hospital on Wednesday morning, he found the shutter lock broken and the premises ransacked. Upon inspection, he discovered that Rs 5,000 kept in the counter drawer was missing. Despite presence of expensive medicines and a scooter inside hospital, the thief stole only cash. The CCTV footage revealed that around 4.13 am, a masked youth entered the hospital and committed the theft. It remains unclear whether more than one person was involved in the crime or not. A formal complaint has been lodged with the Phagwara police in this connection. The police are currently investigating the matter.