11112025-JTR-01.qxd 11/10/2025 10:49 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune 25 FIRS REGISTERED IN KAPURTHALA FOR FARM FIRES YOUNG DELEGATES DEBATE GLOBAL ISSUES AT DAV MUN DELHI DANCES TO TUNES OF AKON’S BIGGEST HITS The police have registered FIRs against farmers for burning paddy stubble in violation of the magistrate orders. P2 A three-day Model United Nations conference concluded at Police DAV Public School. P3 Global music sensation Akon swayed fans with his biggest hits from Smack That to Chammak Challo in Delhi. P4 » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR MAX 26°C | MIN 10°C YESTERDAY MAX 27°C | MIN 10°C SUNSET TUESDAY 5.31 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 6:52 AM » TUESDAY | 11 NOVEMBER 2025 | JALANDHAR Road, sewage works take a back seat as city MC focuses on walls, chowks Food street project being undertaken with funds from National Health Mission Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 10 Even as the Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar, seems to have forgotten to accomplish its primary tasks, including ensuring well-paved roads, proper sewage system, streetlights and garbage disposal, the focus of the civic body seems to be more on undertaking other less important tasks. The MC and the district administration have paid too much attention on getting iconic structures installed at various intersections and doing wall paintings on all government building boundaries across the city. Ironically, the walls along the edges of Chandan Nagar Railway underbridge have got beautiful art work depicting the city’s connect with ancient music but the passage itself often remains clogged with sewer. All walls of the District Administrative Complex and courts complex too have got a fresh look with thematic depictions such as on promoting sports, girl education, etc. New installations have been put up across the city like Clock Tower at Geeta Mandir Chowk, gagar (earthen pitcher) for fountain at Guru Amar Dass Chowk and designer bow and arrow structure at Barbrik Chowk but no one has paid attention to the plight of commuters passing through Manbro Chowk in posh Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, road from Police return 78 recovered mobile phones to owners Jalandhar, November 10 In a special operation under SSP-Jalandhar Harvinder Virk, 78 mobile phones recovered by the Jalandhar Rural police were handed back to their owners by the police. The special operation was carried out by a team constituted under the directions of the SSP The police said a . majority of the mobile phones, which have been recovered and handed back, had been misplaced and some had also been snatched. Speaking to mediapersons, Virk said following the hard work of the police teams, 78 mobile phones were recovered and handed back to their owners today. The SSP added that in 2025, the police had traced 299 mobile phones. All of these phones have been handed back to owners. SSP Virk further said, “The cost of the mobile phones are pegged at about Rs 20,50,600.” — TNS HEALTH & WELLNESS The Tribune is starting a Q and A column to address your health-related queries. Please mail your questions (not exceeding 40 words) at healthandwellness@tribunemail.com. The Tribune’s panel of doctors will answer all your healthrelated concerns. (Left) Workers paint a wall from the PAP to BSF Chowk in Jalandhar; and the Manbro Chowk road in bad shape in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTOS: MALKIAT SINGH Guru Ravidas Chowk to Model House, Nakodar Chowk to Kapurthala Road, road connecting Garden Colony and even past Mahavir Marg near Football Chowk. Though road repair work has started in some parts, it may continue only for a week or so as the hotmix plants are expected to shut just as the winter season begins to peak. Most recently, Aam Aadmi Party leaders are focusing on developing a modern food street on the roof of the parking lot outside Company Bagh. AAP Jalandhar Central halqa in-charge Nitin Kohli laid the foundation stone of the project DUBAI-STYLE FOOD STREET COMING UP ■ Aam Aadmi Party leaders are focusing on developing a modern food street on the roof of the parking lot outside Company Bagh. ■ AAP Jalandhar Central halqa in-charge Nitin Kohli laid the foundation stone of the project on September 30 at an estimated cost of ~1.19 cr ■ There is a plan to set up 36 shops, ice cream parlours with all designer lights and facilities to make it look attractive ■ Mayor Vaneet Dhir, who has recently returned from a foreign jaunt, wants it to come up in Dubai style ■ The project is being undertaken with funds from National Health Mission on September 30 at an estimated cost of Rs 1.19 crore. There is a plan to set up 36 shops, ice cream parlours with all designer lights and facilities to make it look attractive. Mayor Vaneet Dhir, who has recently returned from a foreign jaunt, wants it to come up in Dubai style. The project is being undertaken with funds from the National Health Mission. While this project is being planned and executed in an elaborate manner, officials have forgotten the plan to set up vending zones in 34 sites across the city and accommodate over 7,211 street vendors. Municipal Corporation Commissioner Sandeep Rishi said, “It is incorrect to say that we have diverted our attention or lost focus on our primary responsibilities. We are working diligently to ensure that most roads are relaid by December 15. The delay in road work around Manbro Chowk and from Nakodar Chowk to Kapurthala Chowk is due to the sewage board authorities not completing proper compaction after laying pipelines for the surface water project. We are now getting the area dug up again and ensuring re-compaction is done,” The Commissioner added, “We have got work orders for getting super-suction work done for cleaning of sewer systems. More focus shall be done in Jalandhar North wards where residents face more problems due to congested localities. We are also in the process of floating tenders for door-to-door collection of garbage, transportation and processing by November 25”. He said the city beautification and food street projects are being done under various schemes of the government. Gautam re-elected ABVP state chief, Bhullar secretary Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 10 Dr Prashant Gautam and Jaskaran Bhullar have been unanimously elected as the state president and secretary of the ABVP-Punjab. This announcement was made today by the ABVP Punjab state office in Jalandhar. According to a statement by election officer Harjinder Singh Nagpal, the tenure of both positions will be for one year. Both will assume charge during the 57th State Conference of the ABVP Punjab, , scheduled to be held in Jalandhar from November 14-16. Dr Prashant Gautam hails from Chandigarh. He holds a PhD in Tourism and is presently serving as a professor in the Department of Tourism at Panjab University, Chandigarh. He is also a member of the Senate of Panjab University. More than 80 of his research papers have been published in international journals and 15 books on tourism have been published. He has been associated with the ABVP since 1998 during his student life. Bhullar hails from Ferozepur. He completed his undergraduate studies at Ram Dr Prashant Gautam Jaskaran Bhullar Sukh Das College, Firozepur and is pursuing a master’s degree in Tourism and Travel Management from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Associated with the ABVP since 2017, he has previously held several key responsibilities, including city joint secretary, district convener, vibhag convener, district organising secretary, state joint secretary and national executive member. 11 involved in drug trade nabbed Jalandhar, November 10 The Jalandhar police carried out multiple operations across the city over the past two days. During these operations, 11 accused were apprehended, and 68 gram of heroin along with 70 intoxicating tablets were recovered. The police apprehended nine persons involved in drug peddling and seized 68 gram of heroin and 70 tablets from them. In addition, two individuals found to be consuming drugs were also caught. All have been booked under the NDPS Act.— TNS Bike hits parked truck Paddy season in final stage, 6.5 LMT procured in K’thala at Jamalpur, man dead Tribune News Service Our Correspondent Phagwara, November 10 A 52-year-old resident of Link Colony, Jalandhar, has lodged a police complaint after his younger brother died in a tragic road accident caused by a carelessly parked container truck on the highway near Joti Dhaba, Jamalpur, near Phagwara, late last night. According to complainant Daljit Singh, his brothers Hardip Singh and Gurdip Singh were travelling toward Goraya on separate twowheelers for personal work. Hardip on a bike was in the lead, followed closely by Gur- dip on a scooter. Around 9:30 pm, due to the lack of visibility and improper parking, vehicles of both rammed into a stationary container truck that had been parked in the middle of the highway without any indicators or warning lights. The severe impact left Gurdip with critical injuries on his head and face, while Hardip suffered fatal injuries. The truck driver allegedly fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind. Family members quickly arranged transport and rushed Hardip to hospital, Bhogpur, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. Jalandhar, November 10 The ongoing paddy procurement in Kapurthala district has reached its final stage, with 6,58,510.12 metric tonne of paddy procured till yesterday, according to data collected from mandis across the district. The target is 8,20,017 metric tonne. Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, Amit Kumar Panchal today stated that the procurement has been smooth during the season. He said PUNGRAIN had taken the lead, purchasing 2,42,749.03 MT of the total paddy procured. Similarly, 1,86,088.25 MT of paddy was procured by Markfed, 1,62,022.71 MT by PUNSUP , 67,131.43 MT by the Punjab State Warehouse Corporation and 518.70 MT by private traders. The DC said timely procurement of the crop brought by farmers to the mandis was ensured and payments for their purchased crops were made within the stipulated time. He stated that Rs 1,558 crore had been transferred to farmers’ accounts within 48 hours. Despite cow cess, no let-up in stray cattle menace in Kapurthala Ashok Kaura Kapurthala, November 10 Despite crores collected annually as cow cess, stray cattle continue to roam across major towns, including Kapurthala, raising serious questions over civic accountability and fund utilisation. Residents say abandoned cows and bulls sit on highways, disrupt traffic, damage crops and cause frequent night-time accidents, yet no action has been seen on the ground. Gaushala operators complain of inadequate funds, fodder shortages, and NGOS SEEK DISCLOSURE OF CESS COLLECTION ■ Civil society groups and local resident associations accuse civic bodies of mismanagement and lack of transparency. ■ They demand public disclosure of cow cess collections and expenditure, permanent road restoration, and large-scale sterilisation drives. ■ Warning that patience is running out, community leaders across Kapurthala have threatened peaceful protests if immediate action is not taken. unpaid bills, claiming that despite repeated requests, municipal bodies have failed to release timely c m y b financial support. The stray dog menace has intensified across these towns. Packs of aggressive canines have taken over market areas and residential lanes, with multiple attacks reporting in recent weeks. Families now avoid stepping out after dark, morning walkers have changed routes, and shopkeepers complain that dogs chase pedestrians and delivery workers. Overgrown plots, collapsed boundary walls, and neglected empty land have become breeding grounds, yet municipal response remains slow. Civil society groups and local resident associations accuse civic bodies of mismanagement and lack of transparency. They demand public disclosure of cow cess collections and expenditure, permanent road restoration, and large-scale sterilisation drives. Warning that patience is running out, community leaders across Kapurthala have threatened peaceful protests if immediate action is not taken. While officials insist that repair works and cattle management plans are underway, the situation on ground continues unchanged, leaving taxpayers angry and unsafe — waiting for promises to finally turn into results.