Jalandhar, Several workers were feared trapped under debris after a four-storeyed factory building collapsed in Punjab's Jalandhar city, 150 km from state capital Chandigarh. Police said that the building of the blanket manufacturing factory, located in the city's Focal Point area, collapsed following a blast in the factory's boiler around midnight Sunday. Over 70 workers were inside the factory - Sheetal Fibres - when the building collapsed. Over 45 workers had been rescued till Monday morning. Many of them had injuries and thus admitted to hospitals here for treatment, said Deputy Commissioner Priyank Bharti. Initial rescue efforts were hampered by the location of the factory being in a congested area and due to darkness. A worker, with serious injuries, was rescued from the debris, officials said. Rescue teams of the district administration were trying to rescue the remaining trapped workers. The rescue work was being carried out by personnel of the fire brigade and police. The district administration has sought the help from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Army for rescue and relief operations. According to TV reports, the NDRF ...
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Jalandhar, February 2 (Doaba News Service)- Scores of disciples led by Sant Niranjan Dass, head, Dera Sachkhand Ballan, reached Jalandhar railway station on Monday afternoon after declaring a separate religion -- Ravidass Dharm -- for their community at Seer Gowardhanpur in Banaras. They were given a warm welcome by members of the Ravidass community on reaching here in Begampura Express. Earlier tension prevailed in the city between members of the Samaj Bachao Morcha (SBM) and Ambedkar Sena when the SBM convener objected to the creation of a separate religion for the Ravidass community. At a formal press conference at the Press Club here, SBM convener Gian Chand said the members of the Ravidass community were not bound to accept the decision to create a separate religion taken in Banaras, the birthplace of Guru Ravidass on his birth anniversary. When Ambedkar Sena activists came to know about the SBM press conference, they reached outside the Press Club and started raising slogans against the SBM and in favour of the Ravidass community. At this, the district administration deployed heavy security force, including riot control vehicles, near the Press Club in order to avoid any ...
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Jalandhar, January 29 (Doaba News Service)- The supply of petroleum and diesel to various parts of the region was affected following a strike by the Jalandhar Oil Tanker Union here yesterday. Transporters are protesting against a fine of Rs 6,000 per vehicle levied by the Indian Oil Corporation for VTS equipment for keeping track of vehicles from oil depots en route their destination. Scores of trucks could be seen parked outside the depot of the corporation at Suchi Pind till late in the evening. Kishan Lal Sharma and Ashok Sarin, leaders of the union, said the company had deducted the money from their dues by levying charges for the equipment on their vehicles that were not functional due to some technical glitch. The authorities have so far deducted Rs 5 lakh from then and efforts were afoot to deduct Rs 30 lakh in the next instalment, they added. What has irked the agitators is the unilateral decision of the company even when the equipment had developed a snag for no fault of theirs and that, too, after three years of its installation. “We can understand the fine if the equipment had been stolen or was damaged by them but charging Rs 6,000 for a faulty piece was ...
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Jalandhar, January 26 (Doaba News Service)- The Punjab Non-Gazetted/Gazetted Employees Organisation has found flaws and anomalies in the decision of the state government on granting extension of services to those retiring in 2010. Organisation president Uma Kant Tewari said the decision was not employee-friendly as those seeking promotion in 2010 will retire without rising up to the due post. “Such a decision has led to groupism within employees. The decision of not granting extension to those retiring in 2011 or later is not wise. This will also put an additional pressure on the government, as it will be forced to pay pension liability to a large number of employees in 2011,” he pointed out. Members of the organisation have demanded that the retirement age of all state government employees be raised to 60 from 58. ...
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Chandigarh, January 26 (DNS)- As many as 17 Punjab police personnel have received awards on the eve of Republic Day. While two officers have received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, another 15 officers have received the police medal for meritorious service. Pawan Uppal, superintendent of police, Recruits Training Centre (RTC), Punjab Armed Police (PAP), Jalandhar, and Gurdev Singh, assistant sub-inspector, posted at Sahnewal police station, Ludhiana, have been awarded the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service. Bhushan Kumar Garg, IG, Security; RN Dhoke, DIG, Intelligence; Praveen Sinha, SP, currently posted at the National Police Academy Hyderabad; Gurdev Singh, SP, Punjab State Human Rights Commission; Naginder Singh Rana, DSP, North, Ludhiana; Hardevinder Singh, DSP Traffic, Mohali; Ranjodh Singh, Inspector at the office of DG prisons; Kabal Singh, inspector at the office of the AIG, Amritsar; Dilbag Singh, inspector at the Punjab Police Academy, Phillaur; Kartar Singh, sub-inspector at police lines, Ludhiana; Sohan Lal, sub-inspector at RTC, PAP, Jalandhar; Mohinder Pal, sub-inspector at PPA, Phillaur; Harpal Singh, assistant ...
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Jalandhar, January 24 (DNS)- The Congress and SAD-BJP governments in Punjab failed to properly rehabilitate the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots who migrated to this state. Supreme Court advocate HS Phoolka, who is waging a legal battle for justice to the riot victims, stated this during a visit to Jalandhar yesterday. The SC advocate also said the November ‘84 Carnage Justice Committee filed public interest litigation (PIL) in the Delhi High Court requesting it to constitute a monitoring committee for the anti-Sikh riots on the pattern of the same by the SC for the Gujarat riots. Accompanied by advocate Navkiran Singh and Peer Mohammad, Phoolka said 80 per cent of the anti-Sikh riot victims who stayed back in Delhi were back on their feet through hard work, whereas the case of those who had migrated to Punjab was totally reverse. The SC advocate said only 20 per cent of the riot victims who migrated to Punjab were properly rehabilitated. Responding to a query, he said every government, including the present SAD-BJP government, was responsible for not taking adequate measures to properly rehabilitate the victims. Phoolka said several anti-Sikh riot victims had not been ...
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Bathinda, January 24 (DNS)- The Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, Punjab, has allotted a budget to the tune of Rs 2,28,59,136 for giving a package to rural veterinary medical officers (veterinary doctors) working under zila parishads in all 20 districts of the state, for January and February. At present, 419 veterinary doctors have been working in the rural veterinary dispensaries throughout the state. As per the allotment of the budget, Rs 17.68 lakh has been allotted to Amritsar district for 34 veterinary doctors. Likewise, Rs 14.56 lakh has been allotted to Bathinda district for 28 veterinary doctors. The amount of budget allotted to other districts is- Rs 16.34 lakh for 32 veterinary doctors of Gurdaspur district, Rs 10.12 lakh for 21 veterinary doctors of Patiala district, Rs 15.39 lakh for 24 veterinary doctors of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Rs 8.32 lakh for 16 veterinary doctors of Moga district, Rs 16.64 lakh for 32 veterinary doctors of Sangrur district, Rs 14.04 lakh for 27 veterinary doctors of Ludhiana district, Rs 5.72 lakh for 11 veterinary doctors of Faridkot district, Rs 3.64 lakh for seven veterinary doctors of Barnala district and Rs 19.24 lakh ...
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Jalandhar, January 24 (Doaba News Service)- A subcommittee set up by the Union Finance Ministry to study the advancement of loans by the private sector to farmers yesterday interacted with senior officials of the Punjab government, agriculture economists and representatives of commission agents and others concerned. Official sources said that an apex committee had been set up under the chairmanship of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) to deal with the issue of loans advanced to farmers by private organisations such as money lenders, commission agents and other agencies. The Chairman has set up further four subcommittees. The committee headed by a Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services of Union Finance Ministry, KV Eapen, has been given the task to study the issue of private loans in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttaranchal and some other states. Likewise, committees have been set up to study the problem in other parts of the country. “We interacted yesterday with officials, academicians and others concerned in this regard in Chandigarh,” said Eapen. Asked whether there was any proposal to regularise the system of advancing ...
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Amritsar, January 22 (Doaba News Service)- The State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) today seized 28 kg of heroin worth Rs 140 crore in the international market from two smugglers. The alleged smugglers — Ranjinder Singh of Chogawan village here (now residing in the Sundar Nagar area) and Baljit Singh, a resident of Hari Nagar (New Delhi) — were held near the Jalandhar bypass when the former was handing over a car to the latter. The cell seized 25 kg of heroin concealed in the doors of the Tavera car. What has baffled the counter-intelligence wing of the Punjab police is the involvement of Nigerians based in Delhi in the illegal trade. According to the police authorities, the consignment was to be delivered to a Nigerian in Delhi for smuggling to other countries through various routes. Earlier, too Nigerians were held in connection with the smuggling of narcotics. “This consignment was to be delivered to Nigerans based in Delhi. Baljit used to supply the drug to Nigerians who smuggled the same to other countries,” said P. K. Rai, SSP, SSOC. He said later another haul of 3 kg of the contraband was seized on a disclosure made by Ranjinder Singh. Preliminary ...
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Jalandhar, January 22 (Doaba News Service)- Hold your breath for a while. The Punjab State Electricity Board (PSEB), which is in dire fiscal straits, wants a whooping increase of about 51 per cent in the existing tariff across the board for all consumers to meet its aggregate revenue requirement (ARR) for the next fiscal year (2010-11). For the current fiscal year, the increase in the tariff, ordered by the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) was in the range of 10-12 per cent for various categories of consumers to generate a revenue of Rs 759 crore to meet its ARR. The PSEB has pegged a cumulative revenue gap of Rs 6,575 crore in the petition submitted to the PSERC for the next fiscal year and has prayed to the commission to raise the tariff accordingly to realise the amount from the power consumers. The commission has sought objections from the public on the petition. How the commission would deal with such a huge increase in the tariff, it remains to be seen. Already, there is a difference of opinion in the PSEB and the commission over the consumption of power in the farm sector. The commission had last year reduced the projected consumption in the farm ...
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Jalandhar, Jan.22 (DNS)- Keeping alive the tradition of Academic Paper Presentation, teachers of CT Public School participated today in the sixth phase. It not only created aplomb but also updated the teaching faculty and enhanced their knowledge in numerous specific fields. At the very outset, Mrs. Anuradha Sharma presented her paper on “Educational Reforms”. She spoke on the Reforms made for class X by the Human & Resource Development Minister, Mr. Kapil Sibal and enlightened the teaching faculty regarding the changes done by him in catering quality education to the students throughout India, and how they can be benefited by these reforms. There after, the next academic papers were presented by Miss Pooja Sharma from English Department. She spoke on the topic Library – and its uses in modern era. Miss Pooja made the audience aware regarding the role of library, its usage by teacher and taught, its history, computerization of library, clipping management, its functioning etc. She accentuated up on the role of librarian in schools and colleges, as librarian is a one who can inculcate reading habits amongst the student community. The Principal of the school, Mrs. ...
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Jalandhar, 21 Jan. (DNS)- The festival of Lohri was celebrated in the Assembly ground of CT Public School with great fervour and enthusiasm. Chairman CT Educational Society, S. Charanjit Singh Channi, Co-chairperson Mrs. Parminder Kaur Channi, Managing Director Mr. Manbir Singh, Mrs. Tanika, Mr. Harpreet Singh Channi and Principal Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur graced the auspicious occasion with their benign-presence. To make the festival of Lohri a memorable event, the students of CT Public School organized a cultural programme on the stage in which they entertained and captivated everyone with their lively performances. The students presented folk songs of Punjab, Bhangra, Gidda, Skit etc. Students of classes V & VI performed on the tune of music to entertain the audience. The Principal of the school, Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur in her address told the students regarding the importance of Lohri festival. She acknowledged that these festivals are the need of our modern society which bind us together with love, unity and humanity. They also teach us about our rich heritage, tradition and culture. The Chairman CTPS, S. Charanjit Singh Channi & Chairperson Mrs. Parminder Kaur along with ...
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Jalandhar, January 19 (DNS)- Reacting to the “non-cooperative attitude” of the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) authorities in smoothening the supply of LPG, the Punjab unit of the All-India LPG Distributors Federation today threatened that shutters of the HPCL gas agencies would be pulled down if the corporation failed to cover the backlog. Representatives of the federation alleged that only 40 per cent of the total LPG required was being supplied by the corporation. In these circumstances, it was not possible for the agency owners to fulfil the demand of the consumers. “As oil corporations are bearing losses to the tune of Rs 300 per cylinder, the HPCL authorities are forcing their distributors to minimise the sale, so that the magnitude of the loss can be brought down. Though the two other oil corporations, Bharat Petroleum and Indian Petroleum, are also bearing the same loss, they are successfully maintaining the supply line,” said Capt KJS Butter, president of the north-west region of the federation. He along with the state president of the federation, Harsimarjit Kaur, and distributors from all over the state threatened that the HPCL distributors ...
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Jalandhar, Jan.4 (DNS)- The students of C T Kindergarten of CT Public School visited a Church in Suranussi in order to pray and celebrate Christmas. The teeny weenies of Nursery , L.K.G. & U.K.G. spent time in the company of their teachers at the church listening to the story of the birth of Lord Jesus and his life. The priest talked about the teachings Lord Jesus and asked the children to spread happiness , peace and brotherhood in the world. The children sang Christmas carols with joy and prayed for their families ,teachers , school and friends. The kids were very excited about the trip. The Principal of CT Public said ,” India is a nation where all religions are given equal respect and this is the motive of visit. We at CTPS are making all endeavours to inculcate strong values in our students . Christmas is a festival that gives message of love and fraternity to one and all ...
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Jalandhar, Dec.29 (Doaba News Service)- In order to inculcate the qualities of understanding, sharing, tolerance and brotherhood, the birth of Lord Jesus i.e. Christmas was celebrated in the kindergarten of CT Public School amidst great pomp and fervour. The kindergarten was decorated with stars and snow and it gave the look of a fairyland. All the children of Nursery, L.K.G & U.K.G and classes I to III came dressed up as ‘Santas’. An enactment was presented by teachers and students of Kindergarten about the birth of baby Jesus in order to free humanity from the suffering of the tyrants of the time. Santa Claus came and distributed gifts to one and all. All the children sang Christmas Carols and danced to the tune of “Jingle Bells”. A Christmas Cake was cut and relished by Co-Chairperson of CT Educational Society, Mrs. Parminder Kaur Channi, Mrs. Tanika Channi, Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur (Principal) and all the teachers and students. The Principal of the school Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur wished Merry Christmas to one and all and said, “Celebration of festivals is also a learning process for the young minds. We must inculcate good values preached by Almighty Jesus Christ”. ...
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Jalandhar, Dec.18 (DNS)- A seminar on Safety and First Aid was organized for students of class IX in the meeting hall by Dr. Gurjeet Kaur in which madam Gurjeet acuainted the students what should be done to the patient on the spot and what first aid should be provided to the person suffering from trauma. She elaborated all the points and made the students aware how to deal a case of casuality, fracture, haemorrhage, epistaxis, snake bite, insect sting, burns and scalds etc., before rushing the patient to the hospital and what all first aid should be provided to the affected person. She also introduced a list of things which should be kept ready in First Aid Box. She also taught the students how to tie a bandage in case of various types of injuries and how to move an injured person without causing a deterioration in his condition. The Vice Principal of the school, Anumita Gosal appreciated the endeavours of Dr. Gurjeet Kaur in making the youngsters abreast of knowledge in first Aid and acknowledged that these things will be helpful to the student community throughout their ...
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Jalandhar, Dec.16 (DNS)- Students of Class 10th of CT Public School today attended a Presentation on an ‘Exchange Programme’ offered by YOUTH FOR UNDERSTANDING YFU (India Chapter). YFU is a part of worldwide movement of committed individuals and organizations working together to prepare young people for their responsibilities and challenges in a fast changing world. CTPS is making endeavors that students can be a part of this prestigious program. YFU-Youth for understanding began in 1951 and students willing to undergo an exchange program can opt. for either of 8 destinations- Germany, France, USA, Finland, Belgium, Norway, Switzerland and Netherlands. The students will spend 6 months to one year living with a voluntary host family and studying in that particular system and undergoing cultural immersion. Miss. Kimberley, a young college student from Belgium visited CTPS today along with Mr. Sukhbir Singh (Regional Director-North India). She expressed her delight in living in Jalandhar for the last five months. The Managing Director of CT Educational Society, Mr. Manbir Singh said that the exchange Program will serve as ‘A Learning for Life’ experience for any student ...
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Jalandhar, Dec.14 (DNS)- Keeping alive the tradition of Academic Paper Presentation, a Seminar was conducted in the school premises last week, in which the Vice Principal of the school, Mrs. Anumita Gosal presented her paper on the topic ‘English – A challenge for the Non- Natives’. The Seminar was presided over by Professor S.C Khurana, CT Institutions and Principal Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur. In her address Madam Anumita pointed out that without English our education seems to be incomplete. The Britishers have left their legacy for us. It has opened a way to see the world in its closeness and has become a universal language. In every country we find people speaking, writing and understanding English but feel at ease in our own vernacular. Since, English has become a link language and we cannot do without it, we must accept it as a challenge. Also, it paves our way to understand the culture, customs and other activities of different nations. Moreover, she also accentuated on the basic communicative skills : 1. Reading Skills 2. Writing Skills 3. Listening Skills 4. Speaking Skills She gave many tips on how to communicate effectively using the intricacies of the ...
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