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P4 » SUNRISE MONDAY 6:55 AM » SUNDAY | 22 FEBRUARY 2026 | LUDHIANA Atal Apartments: No brochures, applicants unaware of conditions Told to buy non-refundable application form, deposit earnest money Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 21 The Atal Apartments project of the Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) is progressing, with officials claiming that flats will be ready by the end of the year. Meanwhile, applications have been invited for the remaining 179 flats and interested buyers are visiting the LIT office to complete formalities. However, applicants have raised serious concerns over the unavailability of project brochures. They point out that the brochures — which are yet to be released — should clearly outline all terms and conditions for prospective buyers. Despite this, the office is asking applicants to purchase a nonrefundable application form for Rs 500 and deposit the earnest money, which is refundable. One of the interested buyers, Isha Goyal, said she visited the office and was asked to fill the application form and deposit the earnest money for desired MIG/HIG flat. “When I As many as 179 flats to be allotted through draw of lots on Apr 13. FILE asked for the brochure detailing the project completion timeline, payment schedule and instalments, the officials said it would be available next week. I cannot come again from Pathankot just to collect the brochure. A friend of mine from Chandigarh was also interested in investing in the project. But without brochures, how are we supposed to know terms and conditions?” she questioned. The LIT has stated that the remaining 179 flats will be allotted through a draw of lots scheduled for April 13. Another buyer, Karan Walia, from Basant Enclave said while officials’ claims may be genuine, brochures should have been printed for the convenience of applicants. “We have several doubts. We cannot keep visiting the office to get them clarified. All assurances are verbal. Tomorrow, terms and conditions may change and we will have no recourse,” he said. RTI activist Arvind Sharma has written to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, seeking clarity on the Atal Apartments project, which has already missed several deadlines. The housing project is coming up in Shaheed Karnail Singh Nagar on Pakhowal Road over 8.80 acres. The scheme was launched in 2011, and in 2016, 110 flats were allotted through draw of lots. It was put on hold again in 2017-18 and the construction resumed in 2021. After years of delay, buyers remain uncertain, particularly over whether “Survey Scheme” applicants — who had deposited Rs 10,000 — will receive a preferential quota. While some applicants have taken refunds, many have not, hoping to secure benefits under the scheme. For MIG flats, applicants are required to deposit Rs 1.95 lakh, along with the application form while for HIG flats, Rs 2.45 lakh is to be deposited. The earnest money is refundable but the application form fee of Rs 500 is non-refundable. Promising job of cop, couple, son dupe city man of ~86.9L Ludhiana, February 21 A man allegedly sexually assaulted his close friend’s wife in the Civil Lines area. The suspect allegedly drugged the woman by offering her a cold drink laced with sedatives and raped her. He also threatened to kill her children. The victim alleged that the suspect had been stalking and harassing her. Acting on the woman’s complaint, the police have registered a case against him. The victim stated in her complaint that her husband had deserted them some time ago and shifted to Dubai. In his absence, the family’s financial situation continued on page 3 Mahesh Sharma Ludhiana, February 21 The Dehlon police claimed to have apprehended two persons after registering an FIR in connection with a viral video in which an Australiabased NRI woman from Rajgarh village in the Payal subdivision was seen challenging the miscreants who were trying to loot her. Governor pulls up officials for poor condition of ETP Dares suspects with sword in hand after egg was thrown on windscreen Identity of the nabbed suspects has not been disclosed but the police said the incident did not occur in their jurisdiction. Though the woman, identified as Harjind Kaur Mangat, did not lodge any complaint, the police had launched a probe on the basis of reports on social media regarding the incident. Some unidentified miscreants had tried to rob the victim and two other women, who were travelling in a car, by throwing egg on the windscreen of the vehicle on a deserted link road on the outskirts of Ludhiana late on Friday evening. The NRI woman is seen challenging the suspects continued on page 3 Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reviews the Buddha Dariya Rejuvenation project in Ludhiana on Saturday. Nikhil Bhardwaj In city to review Buddha Dariya Rejuvenation project, he issues strict directions to them Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 21 Reiterating commitment to clean the Buddha Nullah, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria reviewed the Buddha Dariya Rejuvenation Project during his visit to the city on Saturday. However, he pulled up officials for the poor condition of the effluent treatment plant (ETP) on Tajpur Road. The Governor while showing displeasure over the issue said the condition of the ETP was same when he witnessed it during his last visit. There should have been an improvement by now, but least was done by the officials concerned. The Governor while taking note of the situation, pulled up the officials who tried to calm him down by saying that a bio CNG plant on Tajpur Road would be soon operational as the same was in a tendering stage. The Governor said: “Even during his last visit, officials told me that tenders of the CNG plant had been floated and soon the problem of cow dung, which is affecting the working of the ETP will be solved , once the plant becomes operational. I have been listening the excuse at my every visit.” Meanwhile, the officials told the Governor that 50 per cent of the cow dung, which was being generated from the dairy complex on Tajpur Road, was still flowing into the drain, further escalating the problem at the ETP The Governor told the . officials that when dairies were not allowed in the city, why the officials failed to convince dairy owners to shift them out of the city. Dairies are adding cow dung daily to the drain, adding bottlenecks for the continued on page 3 Man booked for sexually assaulting friend’s wife derpal, a resident of Prem Nagar, here, told the police that the suspects conspired with each other and promised to provide his son, Naman Goyal, a gazetted post under the sports quota. They also lured him with a promise of huge profits in business. In lieu of the promises, the suspects obtained a total of Rs 86.90 lakh in instalments. However, neither the son was given the position nor any benefits provided to him. When he demanded to return his money, the suspects began to evade the claim. The complainant alleged that the suspects committed a fraud and breach of trust as NRI woman foils loot bid, 2 nabbed Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 21 The Ludhiana police have registered a case against a couple and their son for duping a city resident of Rs 86.90 lakh on the pretext of arranging a government job in the Punjab Police under the sports quota. Despite taking the money, the suspects failed to provide job to the complainant’s son in the Police Department and also refused to return the money. Besides promising the job, they had also made a fake promise of huge returns on some business investment. The complainant, Parmin- part of a well-planned conspiracy. Based on his complaint, the police registered a case and begun a probe. Police officials said after registering a case, transactions and bank records were being examined and the suspects would be questioned. At present, the suspects, Harjinder Singh, his wife Kulwinder Kaur, and their son Unique Singh, residents of New Shimlapuri, Ludhiana, are absconding. The police have appealed to the people to conduct enquiries before giving huge amounts of money to anyone in the name of government job or recruitment in sports quota. Tribune News Service We are looking for dynamic, competent, passionate and academically sound educators for the following posi ons at Manav Rachna Interna onal School, Ludhiana: ACADEMIC ROLES : (All Subjects) (All Subjects) PRT (Mother Teacher, English, ICT, French) (Mother Teacher & Co-Teacher) Special Educators & Behavioural Counsellor Qualified Engineers with a passion for teaching and to run our nkering lab Swadeshi expo begins at agri varsity . About 200 exhibitors from across country are taking part in nine-day event SPECIALIZED EDUCATORS FOR : Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 21 Swadeshi Punjab Trade Expo-2026, an event being held to promote countrymade products, kickstarted at PAU grounds on Saturday. The nine-day event will conclude on March 1. About 200 exhibitors from across the country are taking part in the event. From simple bicycles to handmade sculptures to decorative lights to pots, there are enormous products for visitors. Talking to The Tribune, Gurdeep Gosha, one of the organisers, said it was not only products that would be displayed during the event but cultural programmes, seminars and awareness sessions would also be held during the fair. Janki Handicraft from West Bengal has come to showcase Performing Arts Dance (Indian, Western) Music (Vocal & Western Instrumental) Sports Coaches Shoo ng Football Squash Golf Badminton Basketball Pickleball NON - ACADEMIC ROLES Electrician Librarian Lab A endant Housekeeping Supervisor E-MAIL YOUR CV AT : hr.mrisldh@mris.edu.in An 86-year-old man trying bhangra moves with traditional artistes during the Swadeshi expo at Punjab Agricultural University in Ludhiana on Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: HIMANSHU MAHAJAN traditional terracotta artwork at the fair as products are being appreciated by the visitors. Though it was the first day, being Saturday, a crowd was seen witnessing the event. The visitors were seen making purchases of decorative artefacts. Musicians and other folk artistes were also seen performing traditional items during the fair. c m y b +91-9569299090, 7011714658