Olympic Torch - Indian should protest

According to Intellectuals ,common Indians ( as opposed to Indian Government) should come out with Gandhian methods of protest when the Olympic Torch passes through India next month. There should be Strikes ( Hartal ) and peaceful protests. People should keep fast and pray for the cause of Tibet.

Olympics should not be boycotted. This would hurt more the cause of Sports, a luxury India can ill afford. Instead, Chinese made goods ( like British cloth during colonial rule ) should be boycotted.

Pholriwal Treatment Plant Starts Working

Phlolriwal Treatment Plant, set up at a cost of Rs.85 crores to treat 100 million litres of sewerage has gone on stream from 18-03-08. This will go a long in reducing pollution in the river Sutlej under Sutlej Action Plan which includes Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, etc. Efforts of the High Court and Sant Seechewal also helped a lot.

India should be Tough on China on Tibetan Genocide

India's meekness on China has surprised and enraged Indians. There is, absolutely, no doubt that China is committing an act of cultural genocide by reducing the original Tibetans to a minority. Han Chinese are migrating in droves. That day is not far way when Tibetans in their homeland would be like Red Indians in present day U.S.A.

Arrogant China has the temerity to question our beloved Prime Minister's visit and his comments on our Arunachal Pradesh. Their stooges in India are worse than 'Toddy Bachas' during British Colonialism. ( We lost the 1857 War of Independence because of such like Gaddaars). Our border is with Tibet and not China. India should recognise the Tibetan Government in Exile with immediate effect.

Indians and consumers all over the World should boycott Chinese made goods just like Mahatma Gandhi called for boycott and bonfire of Lancashire made foreign clothes.

Free Sarbjit

India should reciprocate with equal magnanimity the release of Kashmir Singh.

Pakistan and India should form a permanent mechanism to release old and sick prisoners who are rotting in jails on both sides of the border. Indians would greatly appreciate Pakistan's gesture if it pardons Sarabjit and sends him back to India. Let us, also. hear such gestures from India .

Chief Justice Highlights Female Foeticide and Drug Abuse in Punjab

Chief Justice of India, Justice K.G. Balakrishanan has highlighted the social evils of female foeticide and drug abuse prevailing in Punjab which is one of the most progressive states of India .These social evils are contradictory to progress. He , also,wants the number of Judges to be increased so that cases are decided speedily. Ideally Judicial Courts should be within 25-30 Km of any litigant.

Registration of Marriages Made Compulsory

Punjab Govt has passed a Marriage Act making Registration of Marriages compulsory. This much awaited legislation would help greatly in solving Marital Disputes; Illegal and Polygamous marriages; Propert Division and Prevention of N.R.I, Bride desertion And Multi marriage crimes.

This legislation would go a long way in prevention of crime and harassement of married women.

Jandiala Drain Next on Sant Seechewal's Blessings

Fed up with the dumping of un-treated and poisonous water into the Jandiala drain, residents of 70 villages have sought the intervention of Sant Seechewal. Frustrated residents facing threats of liver, skin anf other diseases have demanded strictest action against the Authorities for allowing polluted water to be dumped in their drain.

Sant Seechewal is like Modern World's Lord Bhagirath who , to provide relief to parched lands, had brought Ganga from the Heavens to the Earth. Harried people look to this great Saint for succour.

Police seeks Help from Public in Rita Bawa Murder Case

Police has announced a cash reward of Rs. One Lakh to the person providing information which can help solve the mystery of blind murders of Rita Bawa, Principal K.M.V. College and three others, two months ago. It is, also ,our duty to extend to the investigating authorities as much useful information as may be possible. The information may be passed on to DIG N.P. Singh Tel 0181-2261230; 2262152, the SSP on mobile no. 991576001, SHO, Police Div No. 8-Balbir Singh on his mobile 9915716008.

Dr. Satish Kapoor-Among Many Punjabi Doyens Honoured

Principal Dr. Satish Kapoor, eminent educationist, scholar and administrator was among those honoured by Punjabi cultural organisation " PUNJABI SATTH", at its 18 th Annual Day programme held at Khalsa School, Lambra ( Jalandhar ).

Dr. Hardev Singh Virk bestowed a special honour on Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, the saviour of Punjab's water resources. Guru Gobind Singh Study Circle Award ( Ludhiana ) was bestowed on Ram Singh Kular and Dr. Charan Kanwal Singh. Punjab and Sind Bank Award went to zonal Manager Gurdip Singh and A.K. Mehta . Apart from Principal Dr. Satish Kapoor, Lyallpur Khalsa College honour was given to Dipinder Singh. 'Sirjana Kendra 'honour went to Prof. Kulwant Singh Aujla. Bhai Mardana Memorial Society's Award was given to Harpal Singh Bhullar and Jagjit Singh.

For excellence in various fields, Dr. Devinder Singh Jammu , Punjabi Singer Ranjana, Balbir Singh Kanwal and Bibi Kailash Kaur were given special honours.

District Education Officer, Harinder Pal Sahni released Punjabi Literary works ' Deeva Baal' and 'Adbhut Shilapkar Panchhi'. Other prominent personalities to grace the function were Mota Singh Sarai, Prof. Niranjan Dhesi, Dr. Swaraj Singh Piara Singh and many others. Master of Ceremonies was Bahadur Singh Sandhu.

Lok Bhalai Party Celebrates Women's Day

Lok Bhalai Party under its Bold and Fearless Leader, Balwant Singh Ramoowalia celebrated International Women's Day in a unique and purposeful way. A group of harassed ladies were taken to the Circuit House, Jalandhar, to highlight their plight before the Authorities and Journalists. Ramoowalia appealed to the Authorities for early registration of Marital Dispute cases. He, also appealed to the Judiciary to dispose of such cases on a priority and time bound basis.

Intellectuals have requested Balwant Singh Ramoowalia to start a New Website dedicated exclusively to Travel Agent/Immigration related Frauds and Desertion of Indian Brides/ Multiple Marriages by some N.R.I.s. The details of such culprits should be put on the Website.

Jalandhar Cantt Board Polls After 11 Years

After a gap of 11 years, the Cantonment Board will hold elections on May 18, 2008. A notification to this effect has been issued by the Director of Defence Estates. There are around 25,000 voters divided into 7 wards.

Seechewal To The Resue of Jamsher Drain

The troubles and misery of the residents of Jamsher ( Jalandhar- Nurmahal Road ) and adjoining villages of Kang Sabu, Chak Mallian, Bhodesaprai, Kangewal and others along the Jamsher drain, are now over. The renowned environmentlist Balbir Singh Seechewal is holding an anti-pollution awarenes rally along the Jamsher drain on Marrch 11. The areas sandwitched between the Jamsher drain and Kali Bein were leading a hell on earth life because of water resources being heavily polluted by industries in residential areas, dairies and MC discharge of untreated waste waters.

It is a tragedy that since independence, rivers of Punjab, whether big or small, have been devastated to the status of ' Gandas Nullahs ' by all and sundry. This is a ticking time bomb. The Great Saviours like Seechewal hold a ray of hope.

Amusement Park by Army -Open to All

Army is running an amusement park at Sappers' Park, ( Opposite Jalandhar Club) in Jalandhar Cantt, which has become very popular with residents, including civilians. The main attraction is the go-kart track and rides in single ( Rs.20 ) and double seat ( Rs.30 ) karts which are very safe and one and a half inches above the ground.

According to Lt. Gen. S.S. Kumar, GOC, Vajra Corps, to further better Army- Civil liasion, a horse riding school has, also, been set up. Also, work was expected to start on constructing a skating rink. A wildlife sanctuary is being planned near the huge vacant land on one side of the Mall Road.

'Hot Millions" Restaurant--Now in Jalandhar

" Hot Millions "-the hugely popular Fast Food and Multi-cusine Restaurant of Chandigarh fame has opened in Jalandhar at Chhoti Baradari, Near Medical College, Garha Road. For free home delivery contact numbers are 2481444 and 2481888.

Lok Bhalai Party Provides Succur To Helpless

In India there is at least one political party which is true to its name . It is Lok Bhalai Party. Its President Balwant Singh Ramoowalia has endeared himself to Punjabis by going out of the conventional ways to help those unfortunate people who have been cheated by the unscrupulous and dumped by the Authorities. Ramoowalia has helped Police book many Immigration/ Travel agents and made them return the money they had cheated out from helpless foreign hopefuls. Ramoowalia's name is a terror among such unscrupulous Agents.

Recently, Lok Bhalai Party rescued a young woman from Nashik who had been allegedly duped by an industrialist into a relationship which led to her bearing his two children. The lady was treated like a servant by the family of her so called and pre-married 'husband' who , now , refused to marry her officially. She finally contacted Lok Bhalai Party, which with the help of Phagwara police rescued the unfortunate lady.

Kashmir Singh's Release Greatly Welcomed

Intellectuals have greatly welcomed the release of Indian prisoner Kashmir Singh who was imprisoned in Pakistani jails for the last 35 years . He was also,facing a death sentence on the grave charges of espionage. For this magnanimous gesture President of Pakistan, Pervez Musharraf, caretaker Human Rights Minister Ansar Burney and others have earned the gratitude of whole of India.
This great gesture should be used by both Pakistan and India to develop some sort of permanent official mechanism to consider allsuch cases in both countries , as an ongoing and not as an adhoc measure. The best tribute to a patrio,t on both sides of the Border, is that his relatives do not spend sleepless nights.

Jalandhar-Pathankot Double Railway Track Completed

Doubling of the Railway Track between Suchi Pind ( Jalandhar ) and Chakki Bank ( Pathankot ) is complete. After undergoing a statutory safety inspection, it would be made operational in this week. This would greatly ease the smooth flow of trains which otherwise had to make un-schedule stops to let trains from opposing directions to pass. To ensure greater safety ,Railway authorities are , also working on making many, en-route ,unmanned railway crossings manned crossings.

Residents of Bhogpur, in the meanwhile, are demanding the restoration of the stoppage of Ahmedabad Mail and also the contiued stoppage of Jammu Mail at Bhogpur.

The railway link from Una ( Himachal Pradesh) to Mukerian, via Talwara should , also , be completed on a fast pace. This would ensure another railway route to Pathankot/ Jammu, by-assing the busy stations of Ludhiana and Jalandhar.

Real Estate Opportunities in Jalandhar

PUDA is conducting a grand Auction of 3 S.C.F. plots ( Reserve Price Rs. 68,000/Sq. Yard ) and 3 Residential plots of 500 Sq. Yards each and 3 Residential plots of 200 Sq. Yards ( Reserve price Rs. 17,800/Sq. Yard) and 3.08 Acre School Plot ( Rs. 14,907.2/ Sq. Yard ) situated in the Posh Chhoti Baradari ( Near Medical College, Garha Road), Jalandhar. The date of the auction is Friday , 21/03/08 -Venue- PUDA OFFICE COMPLEX, Opp.D.C Office, Jalandhar, at 11 A.M. For further details, please contact PUDA at Tel. 0181- 2235867, 2224108 or visit website http://puda.nic.in/

Also,Quality Apartments in the luxury segment are being offered by many private sector developers For details, please contact Hansmukhi at 0181-4601771 or SMS HANS at 56677 or visit website http://www.hansmukhi.com/

Sewerage Treatment Plant Urgently Required for Nakodar

Open sewerage drain is flowing along Nakodar-Kapurthala road and is a massive health and safety hazard for localities of Mohalla Sherpur, Bagiarpur, and Guru Nanak Pura of Nakodar. The open pit dug by the Nagar Council was strongly opposed by the residents of villages Sher Pur, Billa Ranbg hra, Billa Nawab, Jahangir, Ranghra, Tut Kalan and others. The sewerage drain is a ticking time bomb. It is contaminating ground water ,damaging roads along its course An accidental breach can submerge an area of more than 100 acres. A sewerage treatment plant is urgently required.