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Panchayats
identify problems
Chandigarh, November 25
Even as the effective devolution of
powers to panchayats is still awaited, a training programme to create
awareness among elected representatives, particularly women, has
revealed the issues that concern sarpanches and panches. These have been
brought to the notice of the Punjab Government and also Unicef.
SAD
rejects Tohra’s terms for compromise
Ludhiana, November 25
The Shiromani Akali Dal today
rejected Mr Gurcharan Singh Tohra’s conditions for a compromise
ahead of the Punjab assembly elections due next year. “We are ready
for a compromise, but talks for it should begin without any
pre-condition,” SAD Secretary-General and Union Minister Sukhdev
Singh Dhindsa said here.
Probe
sought into Kanjhla’s assets
Sangrur, November 25
The “Kanjhla Bhajao Halka
Bachao” Front, yesterday demanded from the Punjab government a CBI
probe into the moveable and immoveable property of Mr Gobind Singh
Kanjhla, Minister for Social Security and Development of Women and
Children, Punjab, which he allegedly has “amassed” by adopting
“corrupt” measures. The front demanded probe into “misuse” of
grants, released to the “unregistered” clubs by Mr Kanjhla.
Joginder
may join politics
Pathankot, November 25
To clean a drain, one has to get
unclean. This was the reply of a former CBI Director, Mr Joginder
Singh, to the question whether he would join politics. He stressed on
the need for speedy justice, pointing out that at present 3.25 crore
cases were pending in courts with only about 12,000 judges to decide
them.
Price
of acting according to conscience
Ludhiana, November
25
Bashir Malik is an alien
among his own people. Rather he is an outcaste. He has been
disowned by his brothers and sisters. So much so, he could not
attend the funeral of his mother, who passed away in 1993. Nor
could he perform the last rites of his uncle, who had adopted
him as his son and bequeathed his property in his (Malik’s)
name. Yet Malik stands firm in his resolve not to compromise. |
24 more
cows die, raising toll to 49
Jalandhar, November 25
With 24 more cows dying
yesterday, the toll has risen to 49 at the “Gaushala” run by the
Sri Devi Talaab Mandir Committee at Bulandpur village near here where
55 more animals are battling for life after having “poisonous”
feed since Thursday.
Dermatologists’
conference concludes
Faridkot, November 25
The two-day 27th North zone
conference of the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists
and Leprologists organised by the local Guru Gobind Singh Medical
College and Hospital which concluded here today underlined the need
for more counselling centres to control the spread of HIV/AIDS. For
this programme full-time medical social workers should be trained for
counselling adults and other persons.
Dharnas
against supply of contaminated water
Bhuchu Mandi (Bathinda), November
25
Residents of the township held a
march on Friday night to protest against the supply of contaminated
water and raised slogans against the President of the Municipal
Committee and the district administration. They also staged dharnas in
front of the residence of the Executive Engineer of the council.
God’s chosen Ragi
Patiala, November 25
Preparations are being made here to observe the 11th death anniversary of Bhai Bakhshish Singh, the renowned Hazoori
Ragi, kirtaniya of divine hymns of Guru Granth Sahib composed in different ragas and singer of other forms of spiritual music, in a befitting manner on Tuesday (Nov 27). God had bestowed on Bhai Bakhshish Singh a vibrant, captivating and golden voice most appropriate for singing Gurbani according to the classical specifications laid down for different
shabads.
Railways promotee officers threaten stir
Patiala, November 25
More than 8,000 members of the Indian Railways Promotee Officers Federation have threatened to resort to direct action in case their issues are not resolved at the earliest.
Minister
for check on infanticide
Bathinda, November 25
Mr Gobind Singh Kanjla, the
Punjab Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Welfare, said
here on Friday that though the state government was trying to enforce
various laws enacted to curb child labour and female infanticide, the
help of social service organisations and various self-help clubs was
needed to eradicate these social evils.
Lawyers
to strike work today
Bathinda, November 25
The District Bar Association at
an emergency meeting here yesterday decided to strike work and march
in the markets of city tomorrow to protest against the apathetic
attitude of authorities concerned towards improvement of the approach
roads to the judicial complex here. A day-long dharna would also be
staged in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office.
“Issue
identity cards by Dec 31”
Amritsar, November 25
Mr Sajan Chatterjee, Deputy
Election Commissioner, Government of India ordered Jalandhar Division
officials to issue photo identity cards to new voters after the
publication of the voters lists.
Date
extended for photo I-cards
Faridkot, November 25
Mr A. Venu Prasad, District
Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, has extended the date for
preparing photo identity cards for those who could not avail this
opportunity in Panjgrain and Faridkot Assembly constituencies till
now.
Gang
forcing kids into begging busted
Bathinda, November 25
The police today busted a gang,
which forced kids into begging and arrested Gurjant Singh, resident of
Raghu Bangi village and Chhinder Singh of Ablu Khurana village cases
under Sections 363-A, and 370, IPC, have been registered. A teenaged
boy, Sonu, was also freed from their captivity.
FIR
in land grab case eyewash?
Amritsar, November 25
Following a public hue and cry
over case of land grab reportedly by a powerful political family, a
case under Sections 379, 448, 427 and 34 IPC has been registered
against Puran Chand and others. Puran Chand is an employee of Mr
Surinder Singh Kairon, a close kin of the Chief Minister Mr Parkash
Singh Badal. The event was reported in the Tribune columns on November
21.
Quack
arrested
Bathinda, November 25
The local police has arrested
Amar Chand of Teona village, for allegedly selling drugs. Dr Jatinder
Kumar Jain, SSP, in a press note issued here today said the accused
posing as a qualified doctor was running a dispensary and selling
medicines at rates higher than prescribed. At least 300 tablets were
seized from him. A case under Section 420, IPC, has been registered
against him at the Sadar police station.
65
containers of tar seized, 3 held
Sangrur, November 25
On a tip off, the Barnala police
yesterday seized 65 containers of tar and arrested three contractors
of government works under Sections 420, 409, 467, 468, 471 and 34 of
the IPC.
Redesignate posts, say non-medical teachers
Patiala, November 25
The Punjab State Non-Medical Teachers Association has alleged that it is being given step motherly treatment by the Medical Teachers Association and urged the government to undo the injustice done to them by redesignating their posts on the lines of medical teachers, besides accepting their other demands.
Kamla
Nehru College wins trophy
Amritsar, November 25
Kamla Nehru College, Phagwara won
trophy at the folk art competition held here to mark the 32nd
foundation day celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev University. Prof Prem
Kumar Dhumal, Himachal Chief Minister awarded the trophy to the
winners.
Interview
for JBT course on November 27
Bathinda, November 25
Mr Jaswant Singh Dani, District
Education Officer, in a press note issued here today said the
applicants for junior basic teacher and elementary teacher training
courses who were not called for the interview earlier were now being
invited for the same.
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