Vigilance nabs ASI for taking bribe Rs.15,000

 21st October 2021 at 7:23 PM

Vigilance team from Jalandhar laid a trap 

Chandigarh: 21st October 2021: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Punjab Vigilance Bureau today nabbed an ASI Santa Singh posted at Sadar Police Station, Nakodar, Jalandhar district red handed accepting bribe of Rs 15,000.

Disclosing this here an official spokesperson of the State Vigilance Bureau said accused Assistant Sub-Inspector was arrested on the complaint of Kuljit Singh employee of a gas agency at Nakodar. The complainant has approached the VB and alleged that the above mentioned accused police official was demanding bribe of Rs. 20,000 in lieu of not to involve him in a police case. He further said that he had already paid Rs. 5,000 as a first installment to the accused ASI.

After verifying his information, a vigilance team from Jalandhar laid a trap and the accused ASI was arrested on the spot while taking bribe of Rs. 15,000 as 2nd  installment from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses.

He informed that a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against him at VB police station, Jalandhar and further investigation is under progress.

Engg. P S Brar takes over as Deputy CE Enforcement

  18th October 2021 at 03:04 PM

He assures, the revenue leakage will be stopped by all means

Ludhiana: 18 October 2021: (Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen) ::

In Punjab, activities for improvement of power distribution, supply and other sectors are in full swing. In this situation, further Engineer Punardeep Singh Brar has taken over the post of Deputy Chief Engineer Enforcement Ludhiana.

He has extensive experience in the operations and working of various enforcement wings in this area. He has also proved his integrity by fulfilling his responsibilities as Additional Superintending Engineer in Punjab State Power Corporation Limited at the estate and also as Additional SE Enforcement in the divisions of Sundar Nagar. In this way the power department is getting the benefit of the services of a very experienced officer.

As soon as he assumed office, he said that the discipline would be strictly enforced and the revenue leakage would be stopped by all means. Power officials and employees who have worked with him says that Brar Sahib is very firm in his words and deeds. With their arrival now the discipline will also improve and the revenue of the power board will also increase. They will not tolerate any negligence in this work.

Common people also say that this will not only benefit the government but also the power employees. The common man will also get benefits -The benefit of good performance of high officials ultimately reaches the common man. 

25 more buses of big private players impounded

 10th October 2021 at 8:16 PM

Transport Department cracks down heavily on illegal buses

Chandigarh/Gurdaspur: 10th October 2021: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

In a major operation against the bus operators floating norms in Gurdaspur district, the Transport Department today impounded 25 buses. The buses belonging to big private players were operating without tax, without time and floating other transport norms.

Disclosing this here today, Mr. Baldev Singh Randhawa, Regional Transport Authority, Gurdaspur said that complying to the direction of Transport Minister Mr. Amarinder Singh Raja Waring, this action was taken against the buses of defaulter private companies, such as Rajdhani, Dabwali and Libra Transport etc.

Mr. Randhawa said that any person violating the terms and conditions of the department would not be spared.

Manojigyasa celebrates World Mental Health Day

 Sunday: 10th October at 01:55 PM

 Dr. D.J. Singh was the chief guest 

Ludhiana: 10th october 2021: (Punjab Screen Bureau)::

Manojigyasa-society of psychology students of Govt. College for Girls, Ludhiana celebrated World Mental Health Day by organizing Poster Making, Collage Making and PPT Competitions. Students made posters/ collages and PPTs on the topics such as Psychosocial Support and Mental Health; Depression: Let’s Talk; First Aid for Mental Health, Mental Health During Covid-19 Pandemic and Psychological Immunity to Safeguard Mental Health.

Dr. D.J. Singh, a Consultant Psychologist & Family Therapist and Formerly Joint Director, Punjab Police Training Academy, Philaur was the chief guest and Dr. (Mrs.) Ravinder Kala, Clinical Psychologist, Counselor and Director, Mindplus, Ludhiana was the Guest of Honour on the occasion. College acting principal, Mrs. Kirpal Kaur, presided over the function. The dignitaries were accorded a warm welcome by Dr. Rajiv K. Sehgal, HOD, Psychology Department. Members of the college advisory council Dr. Yogesh Sharma, Mrs. Gurjinder Kaur, Prof. Baldev Singh and Dr. (Mrs.) Parminder Gill graced the occasion by their presence. Others present on the occasion included Dr. Madhvi Vashisht and Prof. Parveen Kumar.

(Mrs.) Mandeep Kaur and (Mrs.) Amita Sehgal acted as judges for Poster Making and Collage Making competitions. For PPT competition, (Mrs.) Sarita Khurana and (Mrs.) Harleen Kaur were the judges. Stage was conducted by Ms. Janvi Jain and Ms. Sanvi Sood, President and Vice-President of the society. In the poster making and collage making competitions, Pearl (BA 3) and Deepinder Kaur (BA 1) secured 1st Prize, Hrishita Arora (BA 2) and Harleen Kaur (BA 3) secured 2nd Prize, Gaganpreet Kaur (BA 3) secured 3rd Prize, Prabhleen Kaur (BA 1) and Khushi Kaur Sethi (BA 1) were awarded consolation prize. In the PPT competition, Ganya Kapoor (BA 1) and Jashanpreet Kaur (BA 1) secured the first position, Ashmeet Kaur (BA 3) and Stuti Dhir (BA 3) secured the second position, Namandeep Kaur (BA 3) and Palak Bagga (BA 3) secured the third position and Manveer Kaur (BA 2) was given consolation prize.

Dr. (Mrs.) Ravinder Kala, Guest of Honour, enlightened the students with various psychological concepts like positive psychology and science of happiness. She talked about how to lead a good, positive and meaningful life. On the occasion, Dr. D.J. Singh, chief guest, discussed about the importance of World Mental Health day to spread awareness and reduce the stigma attached to mental illnesses. Mrs. Kirpal Kaur, Acting Principal of the college also shared her words of wisdom and encouraged students to be capable of self-love and have a positive attitude towards life.

On the occasion, installation ceremony of the new Psychology Society team was also held. Janavi Jain (President), Sanvi Sood (Vice President), Lakshita Sood (General Secretary), Jashanpreet Kaur (Joint Secretary), Bir Aboor Kaur (Treasurer), and Gaganpreet Kaur, Mehak Sharma, Gurleen Kaur, Vanshika Bedi were elected as executive members of the society.

At the end of the function, (Mrs.) Umang Bharti proposed vote of thanks.

BJP goons behind tragic accident at Lakhimpur Khiri-AAP

Suresh Goyal of AAP stated it an accident

Part of a deep conspiracy to suppress the peasant movement: Grewal/Sidhu

Responsible for the incident should be arrested immediately:Bagga

Ludhiana: 5th October 2021: (Pardeep Sharma IPTA//Punjab Screen)::

The BJP goons are behind the tragic accident at Lakhimpur Khiri and are part of a deep conspiracy to suppress the peasant movement and the Aam Aadmi Party condemns the incident and strongly condemns it, said the Lok Sabha in-charge.  Amandeep Singh Mohi, District President Urban Suresh Goyal, Rural District President Harbhupinder Singh Dharor, Rural Co-President Gurdarshan Singh Kohli, District Secretary Sharanpal Singh Makkar.  Against the yogi and Modi marched in full force, led by Chaudhary Madan Lal Bagga at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk in the constituency north,

 Jodhewal Basti Chowk of Constituency Central under the leadership of Suresh Goyal, Samrala Chowk of Constituency East under the leadership of Daljit Singh Bhola Grewal, Arora Palace Chowk of Constituency Atam Nagar under the leadership of Kulwant Singh Sidhu, Rebel Stand of Constituency South under the leadership of Rajinderpal Kaur Chhina  The Aam Aadmi Party led by Shimalpuri, Jagdeep Singh, Nanak Singh and other western leaders staged protests in different constituencies at the gate of the new court, District Ludhiana.  Such murderous attacks on protesting farmers will never be tolerated.  The Aam Aadmi Party demands immediate arrest of Union Minister of State Ajay Mishra and his son responsible for the incident and immediate removal of the riot minister Ajay Mishra.

 Rural President Harbhupinder Singh Dharora and Rural Co-President Gurdarshan Singh Kohli while talking to reporters said that Aam Aadmi Party is fully with the farmers and will continue to stand with the farmers like a rock in future also.  The dictatorial attitude of the BJP is dangerous for the country and we strongly oppose this attitude.  Narendra Modi should pay attention to the demands of the farmers and repeal the black laws immediately.  District Secretary Sharanpal Singh Makkar said that the Aam Aadmi Party demanded that a murder case be registered against the son of the BJP minister and he be arrested immediately.  He said that till the case is decided, the Minister should be removed from his post as as the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, he could influence the investigating agencies.  Narendra Modi should realize that the farmers are against these laws which is why they are risking their lives so he should withdraw these black laws with immediate effect.

Planned to Crush Farmers Movement

 4th October 2021 at 4:58 PM

Kendri Singh Sabha on Lakhimpur Kheri Killing 

Chandigarh: 4th October 2021:( Kartika Singh//Punjab Screen)::

Killing of the peacefully protesting farmers at Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh was planned to crush their movement by unleashing the direct State-sponsored violence, that too, after openly threatening the protesters by a Federal Minister.

Sikh intellectuals associating with the Singh Sabha said such actions coming from those running the country’s Home Affairs was all the more condemnable and manifested the reversal of the democracy into a totalitarian regime which Indians should have to resist to preserve their hard earned freedom. 

On Sunday six farmers including Lovepreet Singh (20), Daljeet Singh (35), Nachhattar Singh (60) and Gurvinder Singh (19) were mowed down by a car driven by the son of Union State Home Minister Ajay Mishra and injured around 12-15 other protesters.

Reports said that Ashish Mishra Teni (son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra Teni) came with three vehicles around the time when the farmers were dispersing from their protest at the helipad and mowed them down. Also attacked and injured Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM} leader Tajinder Singh Virk when the attackers tried to run a vehicle over him. Before that attackers fired shots killing a farmer on the spot.

The Sikh thinkers said the gory incident shows that the Modi government has not only launched repression on the farmer movement but also attempting to communalise and polarise the society by singling out and targeting the farmers belonging to a visible and miniscule minority of the Sikhs in Uttar Pradesh. Already the government had made concerted efforts to project the Sikh farmers protesting at Delhi borders as “separatist Khalistanis and terrorists” to divide and weaken the farmer agitation.

Following Union State Minister Ajay Mishra ( see video), Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar too doled out open threats to the protesting farmers. He has openly instigated the BJP/ RSS workers at a meeting a few days ago asking them to organise themselves into armed groups all over Haryana and attack the protesting farmers.

The Haryana Chief Minister went to the extent of saying, “now there is no option but to mount an open attack on the farmers and such acts of theirs (BJP/RSS workers) would earn them prominence in politics and history.” (see video)

We appeal to the Opposition parties to come forward and openly join the agitating farmers to defeat the undemocratic moves of the frustrated Modi regime. We are sure the Opposition’s mere statements on condemnation of the incident and demanding like registering of murder case against the minister’s son and others would not serve the rightful purpose of the Indian democracy at this crucial juncture.

We also appeal to Punjabis and particularly Sikhs not to get provoked and resist peacefully the State sponsored violence on the farmers for a larger issue of saving the democracy.

At the same time, the role of 'godi' (lapdog) media is condemnable as it has been attempting either to suppress the tragic incident or projecting it as a clash between the protesting farmers and the BJP workers. 

Signatories to the joint statement are: Former National Minority Commission Vice Chairman Prof Bawa Singh, Principal (retd) Sucha Singh,  Senior journalists Jaspal Singh Sidhu and Sukhdev Singh , Dr Piare Lal Garg, Prof Manjit Singh, Editor Desh Punjab Gurbachan Singh Jalandhar, Dr Narinder Singh and Author Rajwinder Singh Rahi.

‘Shri Nohar Chand Gupta Memorial’ Centre Inaugurated

Now Non-invasive Cardiology Centre at CMC Ludhiana

Ludhiana: 2nd October 2021: (Pardeep Sharma IPTA//Punjab Screen)::

Inaugurationof ‘Shri Nohar Chand Gupta Memorial’ Non-invasive Cardiology Centre at CMC Ludhiana. Inauguration of ‘Shri Nohar Chand GuptaMemorial’ Non-invasive Cardiology Centre at the Department of Cardiology of CMC Ludhiana was held on the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Mr.NCGupta on October 2, 2021.The inauguration was performed by Mr. N.C. Gupta’ssons, Padma Shri Rajinder Gupta ji and Mr. Varinder Gupta ji. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rajinder Gupta said that their family has along association with CMC Ludhiana and remembered the days when he used to cometo the hospital as a small child with his mother. Mr. Gupta highly appreciatedthe treatment and care given to his father by the team of doctors and nurses atthe Cardiology department of CMC Hospital who used to work endlessly round theclock. Dr. Rajneesh Calton, Professor and Head ofCardiology Department at CMC Hospital said that late Mr.NC Gupta ji was a verykind hearted person. He was not only a very successful businessman, but he wasa visionary too. His sons, Mr. Rajinder Gupta, Chairman, Trident Group ofIndustries and Mr. Varinder Gupta, Managing Director, IOL Group of Industries, arecarrying forward the great legacy and vision of their father and are committedto making their ‘Bau ji’s” dream of providing robust medical and healthcare facilitiesto the people of India come true. The advance Noninvasive cardiac center at CMCLudhiana is established by them as a tribute to their father. Dr. Calton, informed that the advance Non-invasiveCardiac center is equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment including the latestPhillips Epiq CVx Colour Doppler Echocardiography machine with 2D and 3Dimaging facilities for both adult and pediatric patients. The center alsoincludes the wireless Treadmill machine, Holter recorders, Ambulatory BloodPressure recorders and 15-Lead Electrocardiography machines. Dr. Caltoninformed that the facilities available at the center are at par with any worldclass center.Mr. Rajinder Gupta has also beeninstrumental in establishing CMC Ludhiana as a teleconsultation center withCleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA. The Cleveland Clinic with the Trident group isalso planning to upgrade the existing step-down unit of Cardiology departmentof CMC Ludhiana to a state-of-the-art Intensive Coronary Care Unit fortreatment of patients with heart attack and other acute cardiac problems. Dr. William Bhatti, Director, CMC hospitalsaid that CMC is always committed to providing best possible health care topatients from all walks of life and the new Noninvasive Cardiology Centre willhelp in fulfilling our mandate in doing so.Dr. Jayaraj Pandian, Principal, ChristianMedical College, Ludhiana said that the new Noninvasive Cardiac Centre willimprove the teaching and research facilities for the undergraduate,postgraduate, and postdoctoral students.Mr. Sajith Kumar, General Superintendent ofthe hospital proposed the vote of thanks.The other dignitaries present on theoccasion included Dr.John Parmod, Dr.Kavita Bhatti, Dr.Pamela Jeyaraj,Dr.Nalini Calton, Dr.Roma Issacs,Dr.Ram Gopal Shahi, Dr.Bobby John, Dr.MaryJohn ,Dr.Joseph John,Dr.Sangeeta Mohan,dr.Vijay Obed,Dr.Jayanthimala,andDr.Allan Joseph. More than 150 faculty members, staff and students of CMCHospital attended the inauguration program.