Typical Jalandhar Village scene - Entrance Gate , Straw Silos, Modern Houses , Mobile Towers etc.

Separatists in Kashmir Destroying Holiday Season

Thousands of households in Kashmir depend on the summer tourism trade for earning their livelihoods. This year there has been a prolonged and extremely severe heat wave in the plains. All this would have translated into a very lucrative tourist season for the Kashmiri people.

But separatists in Kashmir are calling strikes and bandhs very frequently. This acts as a deterrent for those planning to visit the Kashmir valley.Many holiday makers in Jalandhar have changed their destinations to those in Himachal Predesh or Uttarakhand.

Grand Trunk Highway Loot- Rs 76 Road Toll Tax for Small Cars at GT Road Phillaur ( Jalandhar )

Today the entire nation feels proud at the inauguration of the Worli- Bandra Sea Link. It is a great tribute to Indian engineering. We are proud of Hindustan Construction Company Limited ( HCC ) which has build this engineering marvel.

Rs. 1650 crore have been spent on this sea link. But the Toll Tax payable for cars crossing this bridge is merely Rs. 50 /- Compare this to a massive Rs. 76 /- being extracted by Toll Bridge at GT Road , Phillaur near Jalandhar. There appears to be no visible investment being done by the authorities collecting this amount.

If we take the ratio of investment :toll tax of Mumbai sea link then the Toll Tax at Phillaur should not exceed Rs 10 /- . Further the odd figure results in forcible collection of the balance up to the nearest higher multiple of Rs. 10 ( in this case total Rs 80 /- ) on grounds of no change .

Nearly all the payers are small car owners. Bigger Utility vehicles and those in expensive cars act tough or start their hooters etc. Such vehicles are allowed to pass without any payment via a special lane.

Govt. Appeal to Paid Consumers of Electricity-Highly Debatable Logic

Govt. has issued an appeal cum warning to paid consumers of electricity regarding power cuts and shutting down of commercial activities in the evening. The explanation that has been extended is highly controversial and there needs to an open debate on it.

Electricity Diverted to Farmers in " National Interest "

Choking commercial / industrial activities by denying power is extremely harmful to the national interest . There is loss of production and services. Employment suffers . Many industrial units are engaged in exports and earn valuable foreign exchange.

Supply of free power for pumping precious underground water indiscriminately , has led to a steep decline in the water table. Even for procuring as basic a requirement as potable drinking water urban people have to provide for very deep bore wells. A time may come when the entire reservoir of under ground water may be exhausted .

Give Free Electricity To All

Govt. should treat all citizens equally. If electricity can be supplied free of cost to farmers , it should be supplied free of cost to all segments of the society and economy . Govt. should treat every body equally and fairly.

65 Year Old NRI Seeks Police Intervention Against His 26 Year Old " Wife "

A news item originating from Ludhiana was a hot topic of discussion in Jalandhar.

A 65 year old Non Resident Indian ( NRI ) is married to a girl young enough to be his grand child ( 26 years old ) . This is not unusual among NRIs who after making money abroad tend to behave like medieval sultans and maharajas. They feel free to go in multiple marriages regardless of age difference. They give enticements of " Visa " to the luckless girls' relatives , particularly brothers and uncles, who then pressurise the girl for the mis " match ".

This over aged NRI " husband " has , now , complained to SP ( Ludhiana ) that his life and property is in danger from his 26 year old " wife ".

Jalandhar Gets Pre Monsoon Drizzle- Relief From "Tandoori" Heat

Today was a sweltering day with day temperature touching 44 * C in Jalandhar. In the afternoon this extreme heat was accompanied by humidity which made people very uncomfortable.

But by late evening there were cool winds blowing . This gave tremendous relief to people by way of an appreciable fall in temperature. It was followed by a light drizzle . Pre monsoon is in Jalandhar.

Monsoon , with God's grace , is , also , on its way.

Mela at Punj Piri ( Tanki Waley Pir ), Rama Mandi , Jalandhar Cantt.

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Capt. Roopendra Singh Garcha of Jalandhar - Great Martyr

Capt Roopendra Singh Garcha of 323 Air Defence Regiment sacrificed his life on 30 June 2000 in Pulwama ( J & K ) while defending his Motherland from terrorists. Jalandhar is very proud this young martyr and the entire nation indebted to him . Capt. Garcha was then 25 years old. Capt. Garcha has , thus , followed the footsteps of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh.

A contingent of his Regiment ( 323 , AD ) is coming to Jalandhar from Baroda ( Gujarat ) to present a guard of honour to its youngest martyr.

Capt. Garcha's father Lt. Col JS Garcha is managing a Trust dedicated to promotion of education among weaker class students and sports , in the memory of his son.

Emergency Electricity Measures - New Punjab Govt. Office Timings- 7.30- 1.30

Punjab Govt. has announced drastic measures to conserve electricity which it is diverting for supply to agriculturists:-

From Monday Punjab Government Offices would function from 7.30 am to 1.30 pm ( currently these function from 9 am to 5pm ( with a lunch break )

All shops , business establishments , Malls , Restaurants etc. would close by 7.30 pm

With this move , differences seems have been created between urban and rural ( farmers ) consumers of electricity. Denying industries electricity would be financially unwise for state finances. Govt. realises nearly all its revenues from the commercial sector. It then uses these finances to subsidise farmers by way of free electricity , water etc. By choking commercial activities Govt may find it difficult to get the required funds.

Non farmer consumers of electricity are feeling very agitated and exploited by this dual policy . Paid consumers pay nearly Rs. 5 pr unit. They are facing 10- 14 hours power cuts.


Such discrimination seems to be worse than Talibani policies of imposing " Jazia " on Sikhs In Pakistan.

Paid consumers' patience seems to be running out. They also are starting to demand free " bijli " and " paani ". It seems that a " satyagraha " on Gandhian lines, for equal treatment between urban and rural ; between farmers and non farmers seems likely. No segment of the society should feel exploited or be recipient of dual standards.

Memorial Gate village Jago Singha Sidham Taal ( Nurmahal )

Sweltering Heat- Generous People Put up " Chabeels "

At village Sandarpur ( Jalandhar Cantt )


Village Diwali ( Nurmahal- Jandiala Road )




Village Jago Singha Sidham Taal ( Nurmahal- Jandiala Road )

Majestic Gurudwara at village Bhangala , Nurmahal- Jandiala Road ( Jalandhar )

Dedicated to Guru Arjan Dev Ji

Dera Sant Baba Nidhan Singh Ji ( Hazoor Sahib Waley )

( Sant Baba Shisha Singh Ji ; Sant Baba Balwinder Singh Ji ; Mukhi Sant Baba Narinder Singh Ji ; Jathey Baba Anup Singh Ji ) Hazoor Sahib Waley Gurudwara Langar Sahib Ji

The Budding Jockey

Vivek the young rider asks his mother to take him off . " What if the horse decides to run "? Vivek shouted.


( The horse also has a mobile phone number on him . Any mare interested for friendship may please contact--Toll Free )

Jawali ( Jalandhar Cantt , 157 Years old ) Famous For Special " Dal " Pakorey

Jalandhar's most famous and original snack. "Jawali De Pakorey " ( Jalandhar Cantt Main Bazar ) . Made from "Moongi Di Dal " ( lentils ) its taste is irresistible. It is eaten with specially prepared chutney containing shredded raddish

The outlet is , also . the oldest ,dating back to 1852 when Jalandhar Cantt was established by the British East India Company after annexing Jalandhar ( Doaba ) in the aftermath of the First Anglo Sikh War.

Nawanshahr District- Land Mutation Applications at Suvidha Kendra

It is a well known fact that people have to run from pillar to post for getting their mutations done with revenuee officers like patwari.

Deputy Commissioner , Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar ( Nawanshahr ) Gurkirat Kirpal Singh has introduced a simple and highly transparent procedure where applicants could submit their applications and relevant documents at the Suvidha Kendra at District Administrative Complex.

The applications would then be precessed by the patwaris in a time bound period and takes for hearing by Tehsildars given.

Saloni of Apeejay College Jalandhar Bags Position in B. Com Finals

Saloni Sidana a student of Apeejay Collegeof Fine Arts, Jalandhar has done her college and Jalandhar proud by securing Third position in Guru Nanak Dev University in B.Com Final. She secured 1630 marks out of a total of 2100.

Dr. Anil Wilson ( 1948-2009 ) Highly Respected Principal - St. Stephen's College

We are extremely shocked and deeply anguished at the death of Dr. Anil Wilson , former Principal of St. Stephen's College, Delhi . The shock is because we were not aware of the fact that he was suffering from a terminal disease ( cancer of pancreas ).

While we were resident students , we took justifiable pride in former principals like Mr. Sushil Kumar Rudra , Mr. Satyanand Mukherjee and , surely , Deenbandhu C.F. Andrews ( not principal ) of pre independence period. After independence, Mr. Rajaram , Mr. Sircar and others.

After we passed out, the most admired of St. Stephen's College principals was Mr. Anil Wilson. He invited us , on the occasion of silver jubilee of our passing out , to the college. It was , in fact , the first time we entered the " College House "- the grand and gracious official residence of our principal ,which we had not done during our five years in college.

It was a moment of great pride for a Non VIP Stephanian like me to take my family to this great institution that too on an official invitation . Thanks all to Mr. Wilson.

Our prayers for peace on this great man's soul.

Jalandhar Shocked at Michael Jackson's Untimely Death

Jalandhar citizens are expressing their extreme sorrow and deep anguish at the sudden and most untimely death of pop star Michael Jackson. They find the news totally unbelievable. People especially youngsters are sending to their friends SMS , emails or talking on phones.

It is now apparent how popular Michael Jackson was in Jalandhar. Probably the most loved American. India and the USA share a common language - English. So what becomes popular in the USA becomes popular in India too.

Vivek Aggarwal Institute Jalandhar Summer Camp for Personality Development

A summer camp is being organised at Vivek Aggarwal Institute of Dance , Grooming and Music ( 213 , New Jawahar Nagar , Jalandhar ) for development of personality . Children between the age of 3 to 14 are being groomed in various personality skills like social etiquette, table manners, art of conversation etc.

Rajwinder Kaur & Amit Win Titles at Paradise College Jalandhar Farewell

A colourful farewell party was held at Paradise College of Education , Kala Singhian Road , Jalandhar to bid farewell to the passing out students of B.Ed course.

On this occasion Rajwinder Kaur was selected Miss Paradise and Amit Mr. Paradise.

B.Com Part 1 ( Guru Nanak Dev University ) Result To-day

Result of B.ComPart1 ( Guru Nanak DevUniversity ) would be uploaded to the official website of the Un ivrsity .

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Scorching Summer Heat Sends Lemon Prices Sky High

Monsoon rains are elusive. Day temperature in Jalandhar are tandoori touching a maximum of 44 * C. Power cuts total 9 + hours. All this has seen Lemon ( Nimboo ) prices touch Rs.80 /- Kg.

Investors should have gone long on Nimboos. Another commodity which looks favourable for long position is WATER. It would be a very valuable commodity in near future.

Tehsildars Strike Over - Jalandhar Administrative Work Normal

After 4 days of striking work Tehsildars are back to work all over Punjab People heaved a sigh of relief . The strike was called off after Maj GS Benipal ( Tehsildar - Sub Registrar Ludhiana who faced a murderous attack ) expressed satisfaction over the progress of the investigations.

A thorough probe should be conducted into various anti social activities of the assailants and into the fake stamp papers being submitted in the Sub Registrar's office.

Senior Congress Leader Jassi Khangura MLA Voices Concern Over Precarious Electricity Situation in Punjab

Punjab wobbles as the electricity crunch goes from bad to worse.

LUDHIANA, June 24:

Senior Congress leader and Kila Raipur MLA, Jassi Khangura today criticised the state government and the Punjab State Electricity Board for their failure to provide minimum power to the people. He pointed out that the power supply was incessantly declining, thus adversely impacting industry, which is already reeling from prejudicial taxation, poor labour availability, lack of infrastructure, etc... and is now being dealt possibly a mortal blow on account of the prevailing power situation.

He stated, “Moreover, there are no assurances from the CM. This government is only interesting in looting industrialists at every opportunity, not just at election time. Private power producers are reluctant to enter Punjab because of the precarious state of the state's finances and also because of the "entry tax" imposed by ruling politicians to fill their pockets.”

In a statement issued here today, Khangura pointed out that the previous Congress government had purchased sufficient power from other states to ensure that the consumers, be they agricultural, domestic, commercial or industrial, do not suffer.

The Kila Raipur MLA asked as what happened to the power which Punjab was to get in return from other states which they were supplied during the winter season. “At that time we were told that Punjab is saving the power for summers by providing it to other states who will return it to us during the summer, but nothing is happening now except progressively increasing power cuts”, he pointed out, adding that “This Akali-BJP government has exported power at the cost of its own people.”

Sharing his concern with the people and the industry, the Congress leader remarked, this government was quite insensitive towards the problems of the people. He said, while the industry had been ordered to close for two days in a week, the heavy industries like the furnaces have been asked to shut down for three days a week.

He pointed out that during last two and a half years the government had not initiated any measures to improve the power situation in the state. It had only commissioned the additional units at Lehra Mohabat constructed during the last Congress regime. He added, “Rather it had either stalled those other projects initiated by the previous Congress government or was relaying foundation stones to claim undue credit without doing anything on the ground”, he remarked.

Khangura said, whilst in the urban areas the duration of the power cuts had extended up to twelve hours a day, in rural areas it was much worse with electricity remaining off for days together. He added that this government seems to have given up the will to govern and appears resigned to the fate that it is never going to return to power again.

He added, “Badal sahib please be honest for once with the people of Punjab and admit that the state simply does not have resources to but additional power because you have wasted public funds for spurious Sangat Darshan purposes.”

Khangura closed crisply stating “Maybe the Badals can not from the comfort of their air-conditioned homes, cars, planes and hotels feel the desperation of the ordinary people of Punjab. I dare them to spend 24 hours without electricity.”

Jassi Khangura MLA

Halqa Qila Raipur

Mela at Gyaranwi Waley Pir , village Bir ( Nakodar )

Annual Mela at the Mazar of Gyarnwi Waley Pir (Gaddi Nashin :Sinno Pal ) was held on 24-06-09 at village Bir , ( Nakodar- Nurmahal Road ) District Jalandhar

Satguru Kabir Chowk ( Wadala Chowk- Nakodar Road ) Jalandhar

Electricity / Water Conflicts Loom on Horizon

It has been officially admitted that monsoon this year would be below normal . In Punjab delayed / deficient monsoon is creating rifts within society on the crucial issues of " bijli " and " Paani ".

Farmers are in the process of transplanting paddy. They need about 2 inches deep water logged fields. There should have been rains by now. Farmers need electricity in abundance to pump under ground water.

Where as industry circles argue that closure of factories would mean loss vital industrial production and of jobs. Other categories of paid consumers of electricity feel that they should get their money's worth. They are paying exorbitant rates for electricity. Still they face up to 9 hours of power cuts which , now, extend during night time also. A conflict seems to be brewing between paid and free consumers of electricity .

Some paid consumers argue that farmers should be given free diesel and pumps instead of free electricity.

Punjab supplies power to the agriculture sector about 8 hour per day. The state is set to incur losses amounting Rs 1,975 crore per annum at the prevailing domestic rate of 3.68 per unit for a power supply of 2HP to the sector, a study said.

Bhakra Dam authorities have announced that the Dam may have to be shut down because of lack of any substantial inflow. Even in urban Mohallas and colonies people are facing drinking water shortages and there is an undercurrent of discontent. Government should take immediate steps so that no section of the society feels short changed.

Tehsildars Strike contiues- Students Face Great Difficulty in Getting SC / Residence Certificates

It is admission season . Students appearing for various entrance examinations or seeking admissions in colleges have to submit various certificates like Resident certificate / SC certificte etc, These are issued by concerned Tehsildar. Tehsildars have magisterial powers.

B.Ed entrance test 's ( on 02-07-09 ) last date for submission of applications without late fees is 25-06-09 . Residence Certificate ( issue by Tehsildar ) has to attached with the application form to be eligible for Punjab quota ( 85% ).

The concerned universities / colleges should be requested to waive this requirement along with the application forms . These may be submitted later. Or other authorities like Panchs /Municipal Councillors should be given ad hoc emergency requisite powers to issue such certificates.

Entrance Gate- Historic Village Bir ( on Nakodar- Nurmahal Road )

Viilage Bir is situated on the original route of the GT Road which from Ludhiana ( Lodhi- ana ) passed through Bundala- Nurmahal- Nakodar- Dakni Sarai.

In the second half of 19 th century Britishers re aligned the route of GT Road via Phagwara , Jalandhar - Beas so that it ran parallel to the newly laid railway line. Two vital rail- cum- road bridge was constructed at Beas on the river Beas.

Village Bir has a Kos Minar ( urgently in need of preservation ) and many old houses which are indicative of its historic past.

"Chhabeel" at Khambra Dedicated to Sant Baba Ramanand

Followers of Dera Sach Khand , Ballan , Jalandhar put up a chhabeel ( sweetened cold water ) at village Khambra ( Jalandhar- Nakodar Road ) in memorary of Late Sant Baba Ramanand.

Nandini & Bhavana of BD Arya Girls College Jalandhar Cantt Bag Positions in B.Com Part-1

In the results declared by Guru Nanak Dev University of B.Com Part 1, Nandini of Banarsi Das Arya College Jalandhar Cantt scored 451 marks topping the college and coming 10 th in the University. Bhavana came second in the college by securing 438 marks.

Farewell Party at MK College of Education, Shahkot ( Jalandhar )

MK College of Education, Shahkot ( Jalandhar ), part of the CT Group of educational institutions held a farewell party for the passing out students.

M.D Manbir Singh and principal Dr. Shingara Singh wished the students well in their future endeavours.

A variety cultural programme was, also , held on this occasion.

Lovely Professional University ( LPU-Jalandhar ) Annouces India's Largest Scholarship Scheme

Lovely Professional University is pride of Jalandhar's higher education facilities. It is recognised by UGC.

LPU has announced for First 1000 students scholarships ranging from Rs.10000 to Rs. 1 lakh per annum based on merit.

For details click :-

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Gurudwara Singh Sabha , Urban Estate Phase 1, Jalandhar

Gita Mandir Urban Estate , Phase 1 , Jalandhar

Shivalik Hills Sr. Sec. Public School , Urban Estate ( Ph-1 ) Jalandhar

" Hawan " by Punjab Photographers' Association Jalandhar

A "Hawan" was organised by Punjab Photographers ' Association in Jalandhar. Its President Surinder Beri ; General Secretary , Vipan ; Vice President Ramesh Happy ; Rajesh Thapa ; Ranjit Singh ; Jasbir Singh ; CL Kalia ; Harbans Lal ; Devinder Bali ; Neeraj Vats and many others participated.

Special Camp For Childless Couples by Nanda Gyne & Fertlity Centre Jalandhar

A two day special camp ( 23-24 June 2009 ) for examination and counselling childless couples was organised by Nanda Gyne & Fertility Centre, Defence Colony, Jalandhar.

Many patients were examined by Centre's chief Dr.Ritu Nanda. She informed about the latest techniques available with medical science these days .

Ex Serviceman & Old Nabhaites Express Solidarity With Maj. GS Benipal ( Tehsildar )

Major GS Benipal ( Tehsildar- Sub Registrar, Ludhiana ) was target of a murderous attack , while on official duty. Ex Serviceman's Associations and Old Nabhaites Association ( ONA ) which is the alumni body of Punjab Public School Nabha ( PPS ) have expressed their solidarity with Maj Benipal. They have demanded strict action and thorough probe to also get to the core issue behind the attempt to assassinate this upright officer. ONA said that it was very proud of the fact that PPS has produced a brave , fearless and upright officer like Maj. Benipal.

It appears that the assailants are involved in anti social activities like land grab. Further , this mafia group may had been getting " Bai Namas " ( Sale Deeds ) registered on fake stamp papers. Most probably these fake stamp papers had been prepared on colour photostat machines. Maj. Benipal had exposed this scandal.

A thorough audit of the stamp papers used in sub Registrars Office ( particularly deeds registered by the assailants and their associate gangsters ) should be audited. There appears to be a grave scandal on the lines of Telgi fake stamp papers.

District Health Officer Holds Meeting With " Kiryana " & Bakery Shopkeepers

District Health Officer , Jalandhar Dr. Roop Lal held a meeting with leading " Kiryana " and bakery shopkeepers. He advised the dealers to ensure that they do not sell any sub standard or adulterated material. He warned that his department would deal with such practices with strictness.

No Swine Flu Patient in Jalandhar

There is good news on the swine flu in Jalandhar .12 patients have been discharged from Civil Hospital Jalandhar. Remaining 2 are expected to go home soon.

Authorities in Jalandhar, particularly Civil Surgeon Dr. SS Walia and Deputy Commissioner Ajit Singh Pannu had ensured immediate and appropriate steps due to which swine flu was contained and all victims had been fully cured.

Ishwar Singh Takes Charge as DIG Jalandhar

Ishwar Singh IPS has taken charge as DIG Jalandhar Range. Earlier he was DIG Ludhiana Range.

Ishwar Singh had served , a few years ago, as SSP Jalandhar. He had taken strict steps against drug peddlers and other anti social elements.

Punjab National Bank Distributes Free Caps to Rickshaw Pullers

To protect rickshaw pullers from "tandoori" summer heat Punjab National Bank Jalandhar Region distributed free caps to rickshaw pullers. Deputy General Manager P.K.Sharma and other top officers of the Bank were present on this occasion.

Day temperature in Jalandhar touches 44*C.

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Distance Education - Excellent Opportunities - Annamalai University

For higher studies, by distance education many options are offered by Annamalai University, Annamlainagar - 608 002.

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Shops at New Judicial Courts ( Nai Katchery ) Chowk Jalandhar

Silverton Hotel at BMC Chowk Jalandhar

Scene at Administrative Complex ( DC Office ) Jalandhar

Work at DC Office ( Tehsil ) in Jalandhar was affected due to a strike by Tehsildars. Tehsildars are protesting against the murderous attack on Major GS Benipal, Tehsildar ( Sub Registrar ) Ludhiana

Major Benipal is an ex student of Punjab Public School Nabha. PPS' alumni body Old Nabhaites Association ( ONA ) has condemned in the strongest possible words the attack on an honest and upright officer. Punjab Public School Nabha takes justified pride in having , currently , the largest number of serving officers ( per school ) in the armed forces of India.

Chhabeel Near Commissioner's Office ( New Courts ) Jalandhar

These are the hottest days. People get thirsty very quickly .God bless the voluntary religious organisations which provide ( Chhabeels ) sweetened cold water to all passersby.

All India Radio Flats, Urban Estate ( Near Nakodar Railway Line ), Jalandhar

KGM Bone Hospital Cool Road Jalandhar

Kidney Hospital Cool Road Jalandhar

Mazar Panj Piri ( Tanki Wali Gali ) Rama Mandi, Jalandhar Cantt

Mazar Tukki Shah , Rama Mandi , Jalandhar

Mazar on Main Road ( towards GT Road ) Dakoha ( Jalandhar Cantt )

Dakoha ( Jalandhar Cantt ) Main Road From GT Road Side

Chaudhari Ajit Shah 's Annual Mela Held at New Gandhi Nagar Jalandhar

Prominent Congrss leader Avtar Henry was the chief guest at the 13 th annual mela of Chaudhari Ajit Shah, New Gandhi Nagar, Jalandhar.

Renowned qawwals Ramesh Rangila ( Balachaur ) ; Karamat ( Malerkotla ) ; Sonu ( Kartarpur ) Sajan( Jalandhar ), Balbir Shokki and Kulvinder Kinda rendered their melodious qawwalis.

Among the many prominent personalities present were Ashok Khosla ;Ashwani ; Kamal Thapar ; Goldy Thapar ; Sanjeev Sharma ; Charanjeet Channi ; Chhota Raju .

Rotary Club Jalandhar Holds Weekly Meeting

Prsident Rotarian Dr. Sukant Verma presided over the weekly meeting of Rotary Club in which the budget of the club was presented. Secretary Rotarian Brij Bhushan Gupta , President Rotarian ( 2009-10 ) JDS Bedi , Secretary CB Gaur ; Treasurer Sunil Gupta were present.

Other worthy Rotarians present were :-

Rotary International District 370 's Governor Elect Rotarian KC Kalra ;PDG Mohan Singh Sachdeva ; Dr. DR Vij ; AD Marwaha ; AC Toor ; Dr. Pawan Gupta ; Dr. Ravi Pal ; Krishan Arora ; SK Bansal ; Brajesh Singhal ; Capt. GS Kanda and others.

Hans Raj Jassi Elected Sarpanch of Talhan ( Jalandhar Cantt )

In a meeting presided over by AEO District Planning Board Sushil Kumar and Panchayat Secretary Purshottam Lal , Panch Hans Raj Jassi was declared elected as Sarpanch of village Talhan ( Jalandhar Cantt ). He received support of Panchs ; Sarabjit Kaur ; Gyan Kaur ; Purshottam Gogi.

BJP's SC Front's Deputy Chairman Manjit Bali Talhan and Block Committee member Jeevan Jassi and Lambardar Manjit Singh Buta played an important role in the elections of Sarpanch.

Avneet Kaur of KMV College Bags Sixth Position in B.Com. Part 1

Avneet Kaur of Kanya Maha Vidyalaya ( KMV ) Jalandhar has bagged sixth position in B.Com Part 1 examinations. She secured 457 /600. Principal Dr. Atima Sharma congratulated Avneet on her brilliant performance.

Jyotika, Garima & Kaveri of Apeejay College Jalandhar Bag Top Positions in B.Com Part 1

Guru Nanak Dev University has declared results of B.Com Part 1. Apeejay College, Jalandhar has bagged all the top three positions and many more in the merit list.

Jyotika Prabhakar - First - 472 / 600
Garima Arora- Second -471 / 600
Kaveri Seth - Second - 471 /600

Other Meritorious students of Apeejay College :-
Silky Chopra
Shikha Dhir
Nitika
Sonal
Sandhi Khullar
Ayushi Jain

Longest Day-21-06-09 - Summer Solstice- Father's Day

21-06-09 is India's " D-Day " . It is the longest day of the year ( 22 nd December is the shortest ). Today, the day would be 13 hours and 28 minutes long

Dawn : 5.44 am

Sunset : 7.12 pm

Today, is also, one of the hottest days with day temperature in Jalandhar around 43* C. It means a very long day's hard work plus a lot of sweating. So, are these the reasons why to-day is also Father's Day.

Punjab Govt. to Rescue Brides Trapped in Fraudulent NRI Marriages

Lured by false promises and pressurised by prospects of easy immigration for other family members, many young girls of Punjab are suffering from fraudulent NRI ( Non Resident Indians ) marriages. It is very heartening to know that Punjab Government has taken concrete administrative steps to help the victim girls .

The victims have been divided , broadly , under two categories :-

1 ) Where the NRI groom has returned and disappeared in foreign land thereby deserting his wife( and children ) in India

2) Where the bride has been taken to a foreign country but is kept there against her wishes in semi slavery like conditions. In such cases the immigration papers like Passport have been impounded by the husband .

Punjab Government has estimated the number of such complaints to be 10000 ( But unofficial numbers are many times over ). Punjab Govt.'s Social Security & Women - Child Development Department ( Chandigarh ) and Union ( Central ) Govt.'s Ministry For NRI Affairs ( New Delhi ) have joined hands.

Punjab Government's Social Security & Women - Child Development Department's Deputy Director Rajnish Kumar Jasra informed that they are in the process of collecting relevant information through CDPO s at Block levels and Programme Officers at District levels.

Punjab Govt. would , also, seek the help of NGOs and Ministry of External Affairs. Initially conciliation would be attempted. Indian brides trapped abroad would be extended full legal and financial help. Alternate immigration -passport documents would be provided.

These steps taken by Punjab Govt. are very timely and essential. Fraudulent NRI marriages has emerged as one of the major social crisis affecting Punjab today. Many NRIs hunt for young Punjabi girls and show their relatives, mainly brothers and uncles , prospects of immigration for them. These relatives force the unlucky girl into NRI matrimony. Some times the groom is up to thrice the girl's age ; some times the groom is already married, at times more than once etc. Some of these grooms are on the look out for cheap household maids ( unavailable abroad ) or these NRIs are , simply , going in for another " holiday marriage " during their stay in India. Apart from the girl they get the use of free "dowry " . Once , their stay In India is over,they disappear abroad after giving their India wife false promises of calling her abroad once the immigration " papers "are cleared.
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Helpline For NRI Deserted Girls

Deputy CM Punjab Sukhbir Singh Badal , taking serous note of the Fraudulent NRI ( Non Resident Indians ) Marriages ( Multiple Marriages , Holiday / Pleasure Marriages , Desertion of so called Wives and Their Children ) has started a Helpline

The Telephone Number of this Helpline is :-

0181 - 2221645


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Register such cases with :-

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Punjab Electricity Problem Worsens

Punjab State Electricity Board had increased the duration of power cuts from 4 to 6 hours daily. A technical problem has developed in a thermal power station. The Board is, also , not getting adequate supply from other states.

The off days of power intensive industry like electric arc furnaces has been increased by one more day.

The delay in the advancement of the monsoon has further increased the problem . Paddy transplantation is in full swing. In the absence of rain water has to be pumped from tube wells using electricity.

Talhan Gurudwara- Devotees Seeking Visas Offer Toy Planes

Shahid Baba Nihal Singh Gurudwara at Talhan ( Jalandhar ) i s celebrating its annual Mela from 19-06-9 to 21-06-o09 . The devotees , many from Doaba region ( area between rivers Sutlej and Beas rivers ) , have found a way of making an offering which is unique in the world.

Many Doaba Punjabis are very keen to go abroad in search of better livelihoods. But getting Visas to fly out is an elaborate process with an uncertain result. So devotees pray at the Gurudwara by purchasing a toy aeroplane model which is sold at toy stalls outside the Gurudwara. Along with these toy planes stickers of the airline of various destination countries are , also , sold. Intending immigrants acquire a toy plane with correct destination national airline sticker ( like British Airways for British Visa or Lufthansa for Germany etc. ). These planes are placed in the Gurudwara. Belief has it Visa comes in quickly and surely.

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62 nd Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji , Talhan Mela on 15 th and 16 th June 2013

Arambh  Sri Akhand Path Sahib - 14 June 2013- 10 AM

15 th June  2013 - Highlights

From 1 PM to Evening

Kabbadi- Village Level

Tug o War

Volley Ball  (Open )

16   th June 2013 - Highlights 

Show Match - Girls between Punjab Police Jalandhar and Mai Bhago Sports Academy , Talhan , Jalandhar 

Wrestling Matches (  Kushtian )

Star Participants 

Parminder Dumchheri

Balwinder Hariana

Anup Hariana

Lal Amritsar

Mandeep Nakodar

Sukhraj Sheron

Rakesh Hariana

Mandeep Faridkot

Hardeep Nawanshahr

Parminder Abohar

Angrez Gurdaspur

Shah Mohammad Hoshiarpur

Pardeep Zirakpur

Rohit Laddu Madhya Pradesh



Body Building Show Match

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There would be Guru Ka Atoot Langar

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Organizers 

Parveen Chhibbar 

Naib Tehsildar Jalandhar - Cum - Receiver

Guru Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji

Village Talhan - Jalandhar

Tel - 2770 001

Kapurthala Administration Appeals to Balmiki Organisations to Withdraw Bandh Call For 23-06-09

Several Balmiki organisations have given a Punjab Bandh Call for 23-06-09 to lodge their protest against grossly improper language used in a Hindi book against Bhagwan Balmiki.

Deputy Commissioner Kapurthala Raj Kamal Chaudhary and Kapurthala SDM Anupam Kler have appealed to the representatives of Balmiki organisations not to go ahead with the Bandh in the larger interest of the state and general public.

SSP Kapurthala Ram Singh informed that the district police has already arrested one of the accused and was actively searching for the rest.

Fathers' Day on Sunday ( 21-06-09 )

Fathers' Day would be observed on Sunday , 21 st June 2009. 21 st June , incidentally , is also the longest day in the year Summer Solstice. ( Is this a mere coincidence or intentional ? May be indicative of the sweat fathers undergo these days ! )

In today's fast life where every body is so busy days such as Fathers' Day are of great importance.

Mega Job Fest on 20-06-09 & 21-06-09 by Rayat- Bahra Group

Rayat- Bahra group of educational institutes ( Managing Director , Prof. CM Behal , Assistant Managing Director , Sandeep Kaura ) is organising " Amalgamata -2009 " at its Sahauran ( Kharar ) campus.

Many of India's top Corporate entities would be recruiting .

Interested candidates should log on to :

www.rayatbahraplacements.com

www.rayatbahra.com

Punjab State Electricity Board Faces Resentment From All Sections

Punjab State Electricity Board is facing a 15 day ' ultimatum ' from Bharat Kisan Union ( BKU ) to ensure uninterrupted 8 hour electricity supply to the farm sector. Farmers need power for pumping under ground water which is needed for paddy transplantation which is currently under way. BKU president Balbir Singh Rajewal has also demanded an enquiry into the OYT ( Own Your Transformer ) where he claims farmers have been over charged.

On the other side, paying consumers of Punjab State Electricity Board are very unhappy. They claim that they are paying exorbitant rates for electricity. They are being "punished " by imposing arbitrary and very long power cuts. As they are paid consumers they should get their money's worth and be given proper attention.

It seems this tug of war between paying and free consumers of Punjab State Electricity Board is going to deepen in the times to come .

Attack on Major Benipal-Punjab Tehsildars May Go on Strike

Agitated over the brazen and very serious attack , while on official duty , on Ludhiana Tehsildar ( sub-registrar ) Major Gurinder Singh Benipal, Revenue Officers Association has announced an indefinite strike.

This move by the Revenue officers of Punjab may bring to standstill revenue related work including registration of land deeds etc.

General public visiting Tehsil / Sub Tehsil / District Administrative offices on Monday ( 22-06-09 ) should check before hand about the position in these offices.

Legend of Shahid Baba Nihal Singh of Talhan ( Jalandhar )

The legendary great martyr Baba Niahal Singh was an artisan- engineer ( Mistry ) residing in village Dakoha near Talhan ( Jalandhar ). He belonged to the Ramagarhia community of Sikhs. This community is renowned the world over for their mechanical skills. Baba Nihal Singh was , thus , no fakir or Sant during his life time , in the traditional meaning of a Baba.

Baba Nihal Singh served the people by making pulleys for drinking water wells. His special skills lay in installing his pulleys at the base of the well. People believed that the great Baba was blessed with divinity so that the water wells in which he installed the pulleys never became dry and its water was always sweet.

Once, while installing such pulley Baba Nihal Singh met with a fatal accident. For the common man the Baba became a martyr while he was serving the people .

cremation. This " The grateful people constructed a " Samadhi ' in village Talhan and the place of Baba'sSamadh' was looked after by his faithful associate , Harnam Singh. After Harnam Singh's death , the followers cremated him next to the Baba's Samadhi.

Gradually, the two Samadhis blossomed into a grand Gurudwara. The devotees started holding an annual Mela to mark the death anniversary ( "Barsi " ) of the Baba. This Mela is quite a grand event in Jalandhar.There are sports events like Kabbadi , volleyball and tug-of-war. Gatka displays are held.

The Gurudwara runs a fully modernised charitable hospital. It has recently acquired a Doppler Scan Machine for colour scans.

( Annual Mela is being held from 19-06-09 to 21-06-09 )

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Talhan-Jor Mela 16 -17 June 2012 - Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji Gurudwara

61 st Jor Mela at Gurudwara Shaheed  Baba Nihal Gingh Ji Talhan Jalandhar Cantt.

Organised by

Parveen Kumar Chhibber ,
Naib Tehsildar Jalandhar Cum Receiver

Tel : 0181- 2770001

Government Medical Shop Opened in Civil Hospital Jalandhar

Red Cross Society Govt. owned Chemist Shop " Jan Aushadhi " has been opened at Civil Hospital Jalandhar.Health Minister, Punjab , Laxmi Kanta Chawla was the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony. Civil Surgeon Jalandhar ,SS Walia , Dr. Ashok Nayyar, Superintendent Civil Hospital Jalandhar and secretary Jalandhar were among the prominent persons present.

Jalandhar store is the fifth one in Punjab after, Ludhiana ; Mohali ; Amritsar and Bathinda. It would provide more than 350 generic drugs , on prescription, at much lower rates than the market.

Punjab School Education Board Class V Compartment Exam on 13-07-09

District Education Officer ( Secondary ) Joginder Das has informed that Punjab School Education Board compartment exam for Class V would be held on 13 July 2009. Previodly allotted Roll Numbers would be valid. Timing is 10 AM to 12 Noon

For further information contact : 0181-2402078

( Information Given in Good Faith. Please Recheck from School / Exam Centre. No responsibility with the author / blog )

Dharmik Dewan- Mela at Talhan Gurudwara Jalandhar

58 th Shaheedi Jor Mela in the memory of Shahid Baba Nihal Singh is being held on 20-06-09 & 21-06-09 at Village Talhan , Jalandhar.

Programme

Kirtan Darbar, Saturday , 20-06-09

Bhai Lakhvinder Singh Bedi - 9-9.30 AM
Bhai Kamaljit Singh , Hazoori Ragi Jatha , Shri Darbar Sahib Waley-9.30-10.30
Bhai Ajit Singh Doordarshan Waley-10.30-11.30
Bhai Randhir Singh , Hazoori Jatha , Shri Darbar Sahib Waley-11.30- 12.30
Bhai Surinder Singh Kalsi, Hazoori Jatha , Shri Darbar Sahib Waley- 12.30 - 1.30

Sports, Saturday , 20-06-09

( 1 PM to 6 PM )

Kabbadi- competition- village level
Tug of War ( Rope Pulling )
Volleyball ( Open )

Dhadi Darbar- Sunday 21-06-09

Kavishri Jathey Gurudwara Sahib Talhan 10-11 Am
Bhai Major Singh Hira 11-12.30
Jathedar Santokh Singh Lahiri 12.30- 2.00
Samarawa Walian Bibiyan Da Dhadi Jatha 2.00 -3.30

Sports - Sunday 21-06-09 ( Evening )

Baba Lodhiana Kabaddi Club, Parasrampur , Guru Gobind Singh Kabaddi Club , Kotli Than Singh , Shere Punjab Academy , Sidhpur Jargari Kabaddi Club, Ludhiana , Show match of Girls ' Kabaddi- Norway Women Kabaddi Club Vs Ramgarhia Academy , Phagwara

Sports In charge - Jagjit Singh Saroa DAP ( m) 98726-21200

There would be Gatka ( boys and girls ) competitions and display. In charge is Jagjit SinghBahaudeenpur ( m) 098723-08077 and Secretary- Surinder Singh Bhatia .

During the Mela ( 19-06-09 to 21-06-99 ) there would a free medical camp and free medicines would be distributed in the Shahid Baba Nihal Dingh Ji Charitable Hospital. This hospital has acquired Whole Body Colour Doppller Machine. Henceforth , Colour Scanning would be done at very economical rates.

Village Talhan ( Jalandhar ) is about 3 km from Jalandhar- Hoshiarpur Road towards Kotli Than Singh and about 2 km from village Paragpur on the GT Road ( Jalandhar- Phagwara )

There would be Continuous ( Atoot ) Guru Ka Langar

Management : Maninder Singh Sidhu Naib Tehsildar
Cum Receiver
Phone : 0181-2770001

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Talhan-Jor Mela 16 -17 June 2012 - Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji Gurudwara

61 st Jor Mela at Gurudwara Shaheed  Baba Nihal Gingh Ji Talhan Jalandhar Cantt.

Organised by

Parveen Kumar Chhibber ,
Naib Tehsildar Jalandhar Cum Receiver

Tel : 0181- 2770001

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62 nd Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji , Talhan Mela on 15 th and 16 th June 2013

Arambh  Sri Akhand Path Sahib - 14 June 2012 10 AM

15 th June  2013 - Highlights

From 1 PM to Evening

Kabbadi- Village Level

Tug o War

Volley Ball  (Open )

16   th June 2013 - Highlights

Show Match - Girls between Punjab Police Jalandhar and Mai Bhago Sports Academy , Talhan , Jalandhar

Wrestling Matches (  Kushtian )

Star Participants

Parminder Dumchheri

Balwinder Hariana

Anup Hariana

Lal Amritsar

Mandeep Nakodar

Sukhraj Sheron

Rakesh Hariana

Mandeep Faridkot

Hardeep Nawanshahr

Parminder Abohar

Angrez Gurdaspur

Shah Mohammad Hoshiarpur

Pardeep Zirakpur

Rohit Laddu Madhya Pradesh



Body Building Show Match

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There would be Guru Ka Atoot Langar

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Organizers

Parveen Chhibbar

Naib Tehsildar Jalandhar - Cum - Receiver

Guru Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh Ji

Village Talhan - Jalandhar

Tel - 2770 001

Mela at Mazaar Lucki Shah ( Opp Regal Cinema ) Jalandhar Cantt

Prominent Congress leader and Panch Deep Nagar Baldev Raj Atwal was the chief guest. Other prominent participants were Baba Ashok Kumar ; Pawan Atwal ; Suleman Suraj ; Gagan , Gopi and others.