28112024-JTR-01.qxd 11/27/2024 10:44 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune DEMANDING MSP GUARANTEE, FARMERS SEEK PREZ HELP A TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY SINGER MOHAMMED RAFI NO PLACE FOR CHANDIGARH IN ‘TOP 50 RESTAURANTS’ LIST A team led by BKU (U) chief Kulwinder Billa, hands over a memorandum addressed to the President. P3 Sharmila Tagore joined singer Sonu Nigam to croon the 1967 number Aasmaan Se Aaya Farishta. P4 Cricketer Virat Kohli’s signature restaurant One8 Commune is still awaiting former skipper’s visit. P4 » » FORECAST FOGGY MAX 25°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 25°C | MIN 9°C SUNSET THURSDAY 5.24 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 7:07 AM » THURSDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF DRUGS SEIZED FROM PRISONER Hoshiarpur: The Central Jail administration has recovered narcotics from a prisoner, who returned from parole. After receiving a complaint in this regard, the police have registered a case. Assistant Superintendent Sukhdev Singh posted in the Central Jail said Harjinder Singh of Pansara was sentenced to 10-year jail in a drug-peddling case. He said when Sukhdev returned after eight weeks of parole, the jail staff searched him. During this, a khaki-colored envelope was found from him in which 1.90 gram of cannabis and 26 intoxicating pills were recovered. The police have started further action after registering the case. OC 2 MORE FUGITIVES IN POLICE NET Phagwara: The Jalandhar Rural Police arrested two wanted criminals. The arrests were conducted under the supervision of SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh. The accused have been identified as Baljinder Singh, alias Baljinder of village Bangiwal Khurd, Mehatpur, and Sukha Singh of village Pakhowal, Kapurthala. SSP Khakh said these arrests were a significant achievement in the ongoing battle against criminals in the region. OC MOBILE PHONE SNATCHED, 1 HELD Phagwara: The police have arrested a 'snatcher', who was fleeing after snatching a mobile phone from a B-Tech student of Lovely Professional University, Phagwara. The victim Ajay Yadav, presently residing in village Hardaspur near Phagwara, was returning home after attending classes in the university when two motorcyclists snatched his mobile and fled. As soon as the police got information, they acted swiftly and nabbed one of the snatchers Abhishek of Jalandhar. His other accomplice managed to flee. OC WOMAN'S GOLD CHAIN SNATCHED Phagwara: Two miscreants on a motorcyclist snatched a 15gm gold chain from a woman in the urban estate locality in Phagwara on Tuesday. Victim Chetna was returning from Swami Sant Dass Public School with her wards when the snatchers snatched her chain and fled. The police have registered a case. OC HOUSE BURGLED IN VILLAGE Phagwara: The house of a villager Hani was reportedly burgled in village Nangal near Goraya on Tuesday night. The unidentified burglars entered in the house after breaking the locks, ransacked the rooms badly and took away cash of thousands of rupees and gold ornaments worth Rs 4 lakh from the house. Family members were away at the time of burglary.The police have registered a case. OC TWO ARRESTED FOR SMUGGLING Hoshiarpur: The police arrested two accused during a raid in the area and recovered a large quantity of intoxicating capsules from them. The accused have been identified as Tanveer Singh, alias Dhanna, and Mohan Lal, residents of Davida Ahirana. oc IKGPTU hikes fee, doesn’t reflect on portal; SC pupils worried over refund Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service Kapurthala, November 27 Scheduled Caste students of colleges affiliated to IK Gujral Punjab Technical University are a worried lot. Even though the university had hiked the fee in the current academic year, the revised fee structure is not reflecting on the online portal of the state government through which they seek reimbursement of the amount under the SC Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme. The students from the Dalit community have expressed concern, saying that there could be a dispute over the amount of fee at a later stage, since they were not in a position to pay any difference at a later stage. The total university fee for a B Tech course for four years was Rs 16,000 which has now been increased to Rs 34,500 and is thus more than double the previous amount. The college fee component was Rs 3,08,800 (for four years) which has now been increased to Rs 3,42,600. Likewise, BBA/BCA uni- versity fee was Rs 11,250 (for three years) till last year and has now been increased to Rs 26,000. The college fee component which was 1,25,100 (for all three years) has gone up to 1,30,200. Students from a Jalandhar-based college said they had apprised the college authorities of the matter but they too were unaware. “We had taken admission in August. There seems to be some misunderstanding between the university and the Social Welfare Department regarding the fee revision issue on the portal”, the students said. Vice-Chancellor of the IKGPTU Dr Susheel Mittal said, “We revised the fee after the approval by the Board of Governors headed by the Principal Secretary of the Technical Education Department. We have completed all formalities regarding the revision of fee from our end.” Justifying the fee hike, the VC said, “The fee had not been revised for the past nearly 16 years while the salary component and other expenses had been multiplied many times. Our budget is under a deficit of Rs 30 crore per annum for the past three years. We had to take this harsh step.” Mishra assumes ‘CM di Yogshala’ sees 5,898 participants charge as GM, RCF-Kapurthala Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 27 SS Mishra has taken over the charge of General Manager of the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala. A Postgraduate in Mechanical Engineering and Management from IIT-Chennai, Mishra is a 1988 batch Officer of the Indian Railways Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME). Prior to this appointment, he was holding the post of Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer at the Integral Coach Factory, Chennai. Mishra has served for more than 36 years in the Railways. He has worked in various capacities in various zonal railways, production units and in RVNL. Besides the PCME at Chennai, he has held posts of Chief Administrative Officer at Lattur/ICF , Chief Rolling Stock Engineer at Secunderabad and other key posts at Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam, Kazipet and 14-year-old girl dies by suicide Jalandhar, November 27 A 14-year-old girl allegedly died by suicide at her residence in the Abadpura locality near the Model Town here. The girl, identified as Dayavanti, a seventh-grade student at a government school, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her room. The incident came to light on Tuesday night when the girl’s sister returned home and went to her room only to discover her sister hanging from a noose. She immediately raised the alarm and her mother, who was doing ‘puja’ (prayer) on the ground floor of the house, rushed to the room. The police from Division Number-6 were promptly arrived at the scene. Investigating Officer Satpal confirmed that the body was sent to the Civil Hospital for a postmortem examination last night, and after completing the formalities, it was handed over to the family today. He said, according to initial reports, Dayavanti had returned home from school earlier in the day and had gone to her room. “The family in a statement had claimed she was neither upset, nor anything was wrong with her. TNS SS Mishra other places. In his illustrious career in the Railways, he has received many awards at the GM’s level. He has travelled extensively across India in his official capacity for development and export of rolling stock. RCF employees expressed the new appointment of Mishra, who is well-known for his managerial and innovative skills in the Railways, will give a new direction to the RCF’s hopes and plans to innovate in the quality of rail coaches and increase their production. Jalandhar, November 27 The ‘CM di Yogshala’ programme, spearheaded by the government, saw the registration of 5,898 participants in Jalandhar to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal lauded the initiative, highlighting its role in fostering a healthy lifestyle and holistic wellness across the district. The DC said operating through 167 active yoga classes, this programme ensured the accessibility for both urban and rural communities. Of these, 80 classes were conducted at the block level, bringing yoga to the rural areas, while 87 classes catered to urban participants. This structured outreach reflected the government’s commitment to making yoga a daily practice for all sections of society. The DC further said a dedicated 32-member team drove the success of the programme. These instructors conducted daily sessions, with 16 serving urban areas and 15 focusing on rural com- People participate in the ‘CM di yogshala’ programme in Jalandhar. Tribune photo: Malkiat Singh munities, ensuring a balanced approach to wellness. He also said the programme also encouraged the community participation as residents could start free yoga classes in their localities by gathering at least 25 members and giving a missed call to 7669400500 or registering on cmdiyogshala.punjab.gov.in. Additional Deputy Commissioner Jasbir Singh said in yet another unique initiative to further empower yoga enthusiasts, satellite centres were being established in the district where applicants Civic body ramps up efforts to address streetlight woes Jalandhar, November 27 Amid complaints of non-functional streetlights, the Municipal Corporation has launched an intensive drive to illuminate the city, spearheaded by Commissioner Gautam Jain and Joint Commissioner Dr Sumandeep Kaur. “The team has undertaken several initiatives, including installing LED strips on poles at key locations such as Guru Nanak Mission Chowk, Skylark Chowk and Namdev Chowk. They are also replacing outdated lighting systems and have introduced floodlights at the multi-skill centre in the Leather Complex to enhance visibility and safety”, said Joint Commissioner Dr Sumandeep Kaur, under whose supervision the work is being carried out. “Efforts are in full swing to ensure the completion of work by the end of the month, covering crucial areas like the 120 Feet Road and the stretch from Kapurthala Chowk to the Canal”, she said, adding that she has been actively overseeing the progress, conducting on-site inspections to ensure timely execution. would be offered a one-year job-oriented Yoga Diploma Course, equipping students with skills and practical exposure. These trainees would be deployed as yoga instructors and would receive stipends, creating opportunities for financial independence. He emphasised that the ‘CM di Yogshala’ mission was to integrate yoga into daily lives and foster a harmonious society. With its growing impact, the initiative was reshaping community health, proving to be a transformative force in Jalandhar. Raised by cricketer family, Harnoor part of Punjab Kings now Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Gaurav Tura is K’thala SSP MC team on toes getting faulty streetlights repaired in Jalandhar. c m y b Kapurthala, November 27 Gaurav Tura has taken charge as SSP Kapurthala. , The officer, while taking charge as SSP said greater , efforts would be made to check the drug menace. He said, “Drug smugglers will be dealt with strictly, while awareness seminars will also be organised in educational institutions to create awareness about the illeffects of drugs so that a public movement can be created for the prevention of drugs.” Earlier, a contingent of the Punjab Police saluted him and all SPs, DSPs and other senior officers welcomed him. SSP Tura also held his first meeting with senior officers and along with collecting information about the district, the officers were asked to perform their duties with full dedication. — TNS Jalandhar, November 27 A 21-year-old star cricketer from Jalandhar, Harnoor Singh, will be part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. Harnoor, an emerging cricket sensation, belongs to the family of cricketers. While his father, who is a presenter at the All-India Radio, played in the U-19 North zone cricket tournament, his grandfather played the Ranji trophy. Harnoor got trained under his paternal uncle, who is a cricket coach in Chandigarh. Bir Inder Singh, Harnoor’s father, is elated at the achievement. “There was always an atmosphere of sports in our home,” he told The Tribune, adding that Harnoor always thought about cricket and worked hard in this direction. A shopaholic Harnoor, who likes to buy branded shoes and loves to play video games like PS-5, started playing cricket at the age of 10. “His career is reaching heights. It is giving us a sense of pride,” his father further said. His stellar performances clinched him various titles. Harnoor was declared the player of the tournament in the U-19 Asia Cup that was held in 2022 and player of the tournament in Sher-e-Punjab T-20 cup.