01052026-JTR-01.qxd 4/30/2026 11:04 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune CENSUS PROCESS BEGINS IN HOSHIARPUR, SBS NAGAR HOSHIARPUR PLAYERS SHINE AT STATE KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP Aarti Kumari emerged as the star performer, bagging gold medals in the under-21 girls’ category. P3 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 35°C | MIN 22°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 21°C ‘ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS’: NEETU REMEMBERS RISHI KAPOOR The district administration has appealed to people to submit their household details online by May 14. P2 FORECAST Neetu Kapoor paid an emotional tribute to her late husband Rishi Kapoor on his sixth death anniversary on Thursday. P4 » » SUNSET FRIDAY 7.06 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 5:42 AM » FRIDAY | 1 MAY 2026 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF MAN HELD FOR MOLESTATION Phagwara: The police have arrested Mandeep Singh of Baba Fatehsingh Nagar, Phagwara, following a woman’s complaint. The complainant, a nurse at a local blood bank, alleged that the accused intercepted her on the way to the hospital, misbehaved with her with wrongful intent and later vandalised her house. OC Jaismeen ISC Class XII city medical topper Danish shines in non-medical stream Aakanksha N Bhardwaj BIKE STOLEN IN PHAGWARA Phagwara: A case of motorcycle theft was reported in Phagwara. Complainant Keshav of Mansa Devi Nagar stated that on April 27, he parked his motorcycle (PB-36K-5235) outside his office. When he returned around 11 am, the vehicle was missing. Despite searching the area, the motorcycle could not be found. The police have registered a case against an unknown person. OC MAN ROBBED OF MOBILE, LAPTOP Phagwara: The Nakodar police have registered a case against three persons in Jalandhar. Complainant Jaswant Singh of village Khanpur alleged that the accused threatened him with a weapon and robbed him of his mobile phone, laptop, ATM card, credit card and ID documents. A case has been registered at Sadar Nakodar police station. OC ~19L VISA FRAUD IN PHAGWARA Phagwara: The Phagwara police have registered a case against five persons — Preeti Yadav, Shama, Lalit, Sunny and Pushpa Yadav — following an inquiry into a complaint lodged by Navdeep Kaur. She alleged that the accused, associated with a visa consultancy office in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, had taken ~18.90 lakh from her on the promise of sending her to Canada but failed to do so. oc MAN HELD WITH INTOXICANTS Phagwara: The police arrested a migrant Aditya Raj, alias Gandhi, presently living in Phagwara, after recovering 50 intoxicating tablets from him. According to the police, the accused tried to flee on seeing a police party near a gas agency, but was chased and apprehended. During search, 50 tablets were recovered. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act. oc PATWARI BEATEN UP IN NURMAHAL Phagwara: The police have arrested a villager Amritpal Singh of village Pharwala (Bilga) in Nurmahal. The case was registered on the complaint of Gurvinder Kumar, a patwari, who alleged that the accused assaulted him in his office at Nurmahal, obstructed him during official duty and caused damage. oc 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. Tribune News Service Jalandhar, April 30 The announcement of the ISC Class XII results on Thursday brought moments of pride and celebration for St Joseph’s Boys School, Defence Colony, here as students delivered outstanding academic performances while showcasing remarkable individuality in their ambitions. Leading the achievers is Jalandhar topper Jaismeen, who secured an impressive 94.75 per cent in the medical stream. With her sights firmly set on the NEET examination, she aspires to pursue a career in psychiatry. Calling herself an observant person, Jaismeen expressed a keen interest in understanding the human mind and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health. She believes psychiatry remains a relatively unexplored and often misunderstood field and is determined to contribute meaningfully to it. Despite the pressures that come with high academic expectations, Jaismeen says she maintains a balanced lifestyle, incorporating regular exercise into her daily routine, often accompanied by music. A voracious reader, she enjoys classic literature and even shared that her reading habits have influenced her speaking style, giv- Topper Tanaya takes a selfie while Shreya (extreme right) and others celebrate at St Joseph’s Convent School, Cantt Road, Jalandhar on Thursday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH Jaismeen, Class XII topper, of St Joseph Boys School, Defence Colony, celebrates with her family; and (right) Danish Saini, non-medical topper, of the same school with the principal and his mother after the declaration of the ISC results in Jalandhar on Thursday. Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service TRIBUNE PHOTOS: SARABJIT SINGH ing her a touch of a British accent. She chooses to stay away from social media, describing it as mentally draining, and instead focuses on her studies through online coaching. Another notable achiever from the same school is Danish Saini, who scored 92.5 per cent in the non-medical stream. Apart from excelling academically, Danish is a multi-talented musician, skilled in playing the piano, flute, and guitar. He is also a gifted singer Ahead of MC poll, AAP’s Kohli, Dhir meet Kejriwal Jalandhar, April 30 Days after seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs joined the BJP and a day after the party held a mega meeting of observers and MLAs in Jalandhar, AAP’s Jalandhar Central halka in-charge Nitin Kohli and Mayor Vaneet Dhir on Thursday called on party supremo Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi. With the Jalandhar MC elections due, the visit assumes significance amid speculation over other leaders — particularly councillors in the MC House, which has over 45 AAP members — possibly following the MPs’ exit. The meeting is being viewed as part of the AAP’s bid to keep its flock together. The Mayor informed The Tribune that the meeting was a “courtesy call”. Kohli, a former protégé of MP Ashok Mittal, had played a key role in bringing Mayor Vaneet Dhir into the party fold. He had played a crucial role in the formation of an AAPmajority Municipal Corporation House in Jalandhar. An established businessman with several successful ventures, Kohli has also been instrumental in Mayor Dhir’s initiative to involve various business houses in the beautification of chowks and public spaces in the city. The duo had recently led AAP protests outside Harb- ICSE Class X resultsTanaya shines with 99%, Shreya 2nd hajan Singh’s house and later marked their presence at a protest against the outgoing MPs in Jalandhar West. Kohli was also seen at the AAP mega meeting of block observers in Jalandhar on Wednesday before the two flew to Delhi the next day. During the meeting, Kohli presented Kejriwal with his signature gift — a set of four notebooks featuring the party supremo’s image, along with stationery items. The gesture is part of Kohli’s ongoing campaign to move away from the traditional bouquet culture by gifting stationery meant for schools and educational institutions — a vision he also shared with Kejriwal. A communique issued after the meeting described the atmosphere as “highly cordial, positive and result-oriented”. It said key issues concerning Punjab’s overall development, welfare-oriented policies, and strengthening the party at the grassroots level were discussed in detail. Speaking to The Tribune, Dhir said, “Meeting with Kejriwal was just as a courtesy call. It was fruitful and detailed discussions were held on strengthening the organisational structure, increasing youth participation and enhancing the party’s outreach at the grassroots level.”— TNS who has participated in reality shows and earned accolades in several music competitions. Despite his passion for music, Danish has clear professional goals. He aspires to pursue law and serve the nation. He attributes his focus and inner calm to his spiritual practices, including daily SAD stages protest against govt over power cuts Tribune News Service Jalandhar, April 30 In response to a statewide call on the incessant power cuts, members of the Shiromani Akali Dal held a protest demonstration across Jalandhar today. SAD leaders held protests at the DC office in Jalandhar, Boota Pind in the Jalandhar Cantt constituency, Phillaur and other areas. At the Jalandhar Cantt constituency, they burnt effigies of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Sanjeev Arora, holding them accountable for the ‘complete collapse of power management and the government’s failure to provide basic relief to the people.’ Gathered under constituency in-charge Harjap Singh Sangha, Shiromani Akali Dal leaders carried SAD flags and posters reading, “Har din lag rahe bijli cuttan de ros ch AAP Sarkar khilaf ros dharna”. Leaders submitted a memorandum to the Executive Engineer of the power department. The Jalandhar urban wing of SAD under Iqbal Singh Dhindsa handed a memorandum to the DC. Indulging in sloganeering against the state government, leaders burnt effigies and sought an immediate redressal to the power situation. — OC meditation, which he says help him stay grounded and disciplined. He added that alongside his board exam preparation, he was also preparing for entrance tests. “In the mornings, I focused on current affairs, while in the evenings, I dedicated time to studying science subjects,” he said. Jalandhar, April 30 Tanaya Gupta, a student of St Joseph’s Convent School on Cantt Road, has emerged as the city topper in the ICSE Class X examinations, securing an impressive 99 per cent marks. Tanaya has chosen the medical stream and is preparing for medical entrance examinations. Her ultimate dream is to study at AIIMSDelhi and become a doctor. Behind her stellar performance is discipline. Beyond academics, Tanaya says she has been a “Potterhead” and a fan of Marvel movies, web series and K-dramas. She also actively participates in debate competitions to sharpen her communication skills, reflecting her wellrounded personality. The daughter of a businessman, Tanaya credits her parents for being a constant pillar of support. “They are supportive. When I am under stress, they take me out, we eat together, talk and that really helps me relax,” she said, emphasising the importance of balance during intense preparation periods. Tanaya also revealed that she consciously took steps to stay focused and deactivated her social media accounts during exams and reached out to her teachers for guidance. “I connected with my teachers before exams and they helped me,” she added. Despite the pressure of expectations, Tanaya remained determined. “There was pressure because everyone had expectations and I wanted to make my parents proud,” she admitted. Interestingly, Tanaya doesn’t follow the stereotypical early-riser study routine. “I did try waking up early, but it’s not my thing. I prefer studying late at night,” she said. Shreya Sonik, second topper, from the same school got 98.2 per cent marks. She is also stepping into the medical stream and credits her success not only to hard work, but also to her strong belief in manifestation and self-confidence. From the very beginning, Shreya, daughter of a retired government college principal, was certain about her performance. Shreya reveals that this success was no coincidence. “I have been thinking about it since long,” she said, emphasising the power of consistent focus and positive thinking. 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