Dargah of Peer Shah Kutab ( Qutab ) Ji, Rama Mandi Chowk, GT Road, Jalandhar Cantt

Mazaar of Baba Lucky Shah, Jalandhar Cantt

Near Regal Cinema, Jalandhar Cantt. This mazaar every Thursday numerous Devotees.

New Look Bus Stand Jalandhar

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Railway Overbridge near Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar

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Between the Lyallpur Khalsa College, Jalandhar and the Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women, GT Road, a railway overbridge is currently under construction.

Nagar Kirtan on 30-01-2009

Preparations are on in full swing for the ' Nagar Kirtan 'regarding the " Parkash Utsav " of Guru Gobind Singh Ji .It would take place on 03-01-2009.The management committee of Gurudwara Diwan Asthan , Central Town , Jalandhar is playing the lead role in the preparations.

Opthalmological Society Meet in Jalandhar

12 th Annual Conference of Punjab Opthalmolocal Society began in Jalandhar . About 450 delegates from Punjab , Haryana,Chandigarh,Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan are participating.

Chief Adviser to Punjab C.M.Dr.Daljeet Singh ,Society President Dr. R. M. Bhatnagar ,Vice President Dr.B.S. Dhillon, Chief Organising Secretary Dr. J.S. Thind and Deputy commissioner ,Jalandhar Ajit Singh Pannu were present on the occasion. -A souvenir of the society was , also , released.

A life time achievement award was given to Dr. Sohan Lal.

A quiz on ophthalmology was ,also, conducted.

Medical College & Hospital , ( Ganna Farm) , Jalandhar May Start Soon

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Some progress has been made to make the big time investment the Medical College/ Hospital start yielding beneficial results Jalandhar citizens.

Under public-private partnership scheme ,Punjab Govt. is actively considering a Rs 131 crore bid offered by a consortium of St.Joseph's Healthcare System ,U.S.A. and the NRI Academy of Sciences .

But, Punjab Congress President ,Mohinder Singh Kaypee has objected to this transfer of this project to semi private sector as this may deny Jalandhar citizens of affordable high quality medical health care.

The project was started under Optimum Utilisation of Vacant Government Land scheme whereby PUDA took over 120 acres of land ,in 1994 . Earlier, this land was utilised by Punjab Agriculture University as Sugar Cane Research Centre ,
(hence the name Ganna Farm ).

Around 61 acres was handed over to Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences for constructing a P.G.I. grade Medical College& Hospital. The civil construction contract was given the renowned construction company, Larsen & Toubro and around Rs 115 crores have been spent.

Opposition leaders point out that the Medical College has a bank balance of 90 crores and is yet to receive a further Rs 260 crores from PUDA ( from the sale proceeds of sale of commercial and residential plots in New Baradari ).Further, some more land of the Medical college can be sold . Land rates are very high around it. A few years ago Reliance Group bought a 3 acre plot for Rs.106 crores.

What ever may be the ultimate management control of the Medical College ,it should start functioning without any further delay.

Cold Wave in Jalandhar ,Punjab

With snowfall in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir and rains in Punjab ,there was a severe cold weather , today , in Jalandhar.

There was intermittent drizzle . Sunshine remained more or less absent . The day temperature came down considerably.

Adampur and Amritsar are ,usually ,the coldest places in Punjab.

H.M.V. College Bags Air Pistol & Air Rifle Championship

In the Air gun and Air pistol competition conducted by Guru Nanak Dev University, H.M.V. College , Jalandhar shoots the Bull's eye by coming first.

Praveen Rani won Gold ; Natinder Kaur--Silver and Ginnie Katyal--Bronze;followed by Gagandeep .

Similarly , Amanpreet Kaur--Gold ;Janupriya Katyal--Silver ; Navnet Kaur--Bronze ;followed by Meenu

Principal, H.M.V. College ,J.Kackria congratulatd the winning girls and disclosed that all 8 girls would represent Guru Nanak Dev University in forthcoming Inter University competitions .

Inflation eases , Vegetables , now , more affordable

Vegetable rates seem to be following the ezxample of crude oil rates. And consumers in Jalandhar are loving it.Potato Rs.4/- per Kg. ;Onion Rs.16/-, Raddish 5/ ; Peas Rs.14/Carrot Rs.7/- ;Lemon Rs.18/-;Tomato Rs.10/- ,cabbage Rs.6/-.

Happy Buying

Dr. Rajnish Arora new Vice Chancellor of P.T.U.

The Governor , Punjab has appointed Dr. Rajnish Arora as the next Vice Chancellor of the prestigious Punjab Technical University ( P.T.U.)Jalandhar.

P.T.U has many affiliating colleges under it . These institutions are imparting quality professional education to thousand of students.

Mega Lok Adalats on 20 th and 21 st December , at Jalandhar

" SAMADHAAN-2008" Mega Lok Adalat would be held in Jalandhar Courts. Around 27,000 cases are expected to be resolved by this economic , quick and permanent redressal forum .

According to the Chairman , District Legal Services Authority ,District & Sessions Judge Gurdev Singh , Punjab & Haryana High Court , Chief Justice Tirath Singh Thakur and Inspecting Judge ( Jalandhar Courts ) Justice M.M. Kumar would visit the Mega Lok Adalats.

A reord 38 benches have been established .

Pulse Polio on 21- 22-23 December

Civil Surgeon , Jalandhar , Dr. Walia disclosed that a targer of 2086 children in the district of Jalandhar would receive polio drops. 1299 Camps would be put up and 4244 staff members would be involved.

Mohit Inder Bawa Wins Miss World Punjaban Title

In a cultural extravaganza and musical night staged at P.A.P.Complex ,Jalandhar,Chandigarh based Mohit Inder Bawa won the coveted Miss World Punjaban 2008 title . She was crowned by last year's Winner J. Khera.

First Runner Up was Canada based Gurpreet Kaur Khera. Second Runner Up was U.S.A. based Supreet Malli.

Jalandhar's Paramvir Kaur bagged "Sughar Siyani Punjaban ' title.

Other winners are:-

Ramandeep Saini -------" Milapani Punjaban "

Sophy Dhaliwal ---------"Khoobsurat Punjaban "

Satbir Kaur " ----------" Khoobsurat Aankhey '

Supreet Kaur -----------" Lambi Gutt '

Amandeep Kaur ---------" Chamakdaar Tawacha "

Pushpreet Kaur --------" " Budhimaan Punjaban"

Prabhjot Kaur -----------"Gunwanti Punjaban "

Gurvinder Kaur ----------" Nipun Punjaban "

Harmanjot Kaur'----------" Khoobsurat Dulhan "

Gagandeep Randhawa ------ ' Dance "

Sonam Arora----------------" Gidda Queen"

Manvir Juneja--------------" Special Jury Prize"

Punjabi folk and Punjabi Pop singers Pammi Bai ;Ashok Masti ; Sabar Koti ; Mana Dhillon ;Rajbir Kaur and Nirmal Jawra captivated the audiences with their superlative performances..

Renowned Punjabi Film Star and Singer , Harbhajan Mann was the Chief Guest.

Rs.200 Crore Upgrade For Burlton Park ,Jalandhar

Local Bodies Minister , Minister ,Manoranjan Kalia and Jalandhar Mayor, Rathore unveiled a Rs.200 crore renovation plan for the local 52 acre Burlton Park . The upgradaton would begin next year and would be under the aegis of Punjab Cricket Association. Reputed Britain based architects have been appointedn as consultants.

A world class Hockey stadium , Swimming Pool , Cricket Stadium ,a Five Star Hotel ,Multi storey Parking and Shopping Complex have been planned in the Burlton Park Complex.

This scheme would be a very apt gift to the Sports City of India .

Sansarpur Village adjoining Jalandhar Cantt ( home of Hockey Legend Udham Singh )has been famous as the Nursery of Indian Olympic Hockey . The current cricket star Harbhajan Singh ,also , Jalandhar's Sporting Pride.

With such massive investment areas around Burlton Park like Gulab Devi Road and Old G.T. Road would see a sizable appreciation in property rates.

Important Legal Changes-- Know Your Rights

Government has made important legal changed in Criminal Procedure Code:-

Video and audio recording of statements of witnesses by Police and Magistrates has been allowed and trial by video conferences has ,also , been allowed.

In Non cognisable offences , instead of arresting a person , a notice of appearance would be sent to the person concerned , asking him to co-operate in the probe.
The power to arrest for non cognisable offence would now be only with the Magistrate and not with the Police Thana .

The Arresting Officer should bear a clear and visible name identification . At the time of arrest , the Memorandum of arrest shall be attested by at least one witness , who is a member of the family or a respectable person of the locality.

The police officer making an arrest will have to inform the arrested person that he has a right to have a relative or a friend informed of his arrest.

The reasons for arrest should be sound and recorded in writing by the Arresting Officer.

It would be mandatory for the police to conduct examination of an arrested person by a medical practitioner for recording any pre existing injuries.In case a woman is arrested , the examination will be done by a woman doctor.

Rape victims would receive protection . Rape victims would be medically examined by a female medical practitioner and victim's statement would be recorded at her residence by a woman officer.The hearing of such cases would be, as far as possible, by women judges There is , also a provision for providing compensation to rape victims.The whole idea is to lessen the agony of the victims at all stages of investigation and Trial and involvement of only women officials.

Frequent adjournment of court cases has been made more difficult.

Punjab NRI Sabha Annual Convention Held in Jalandhar

The Annual General Body Meeting of the Punjab NRI Sabha held in Jalandhar on 12-12-2008 was a success ,according to its President Kamaljit Singh Hayer .

The President disclosed that prominent political personalities from Punjab and abroad and more than 2000 NRIs from various contries attended.

Hayer pleaded for Single Window Clearance procedure , from Punjab Government , for NRI investment proposals.

Health Department Raids Medical Stores in Jalandhar

As per the directions issued by Civil Surgeon , Jalandhar ,a team comprising of Drug Inspector , Kapurthala , Karun Sachdeva and Dr. T.P. Singh raided various Medical stores in Jalandhar and impounded various banned drugs which were sold to addicts as intoxicants.

At a couple of medical stores the mandatory pharmacists were , also , found to be absent.

Drug abuse in Punjab has become an epidemic . Various medical stores have no qualms about selling intoxicating banned drugs,

Government's move to check this evil is most welcome.

Cultural Evening in H.M.V. College, Jalandhar

In honour of the visiting U.G.C. Team , a cultural programme " Surmai Sham ' was organised in H.M.V. College.The programme began with Gidda and " Jago".Other programmes were mimicry , folk dances , folk songs . A play on women empowerment " Bandh Andhero " was , also . staged .

Master of ceremonies was Dr.Jasbir Rishi . In the end , Principal J. Kakaria ,honoured the Guests.

Campus Placement For 32 students of S.D. College , Jalandhar

Unicorn Company and a multinational bank has selected 32 final year students of P.C.M. S.D. College Jalandhar at an annual pay package of around Rs. 1,40,000/-.

College Principal,Kiran Arora congratulated the successful candidates.

Wrestling Competition in Pahda on 20 th December

Baba Hazara Singh Memorial Wrestling Competition would be held on 20 th December in Village Pahda (District Gurdaspur )in co operation with Punjab Wrestling Federation , according to information given by Secretary of the Federation Pawan Sharma.

Mega Lok Adalat in Jalandhar

Mega Lok Adalats would be held in Jalandhar courts on 20 th and 21 st December. Many benches would function simulateously.

Lok Adalats are an excellent mean for speedy , cheap and permanent redressal of disputes by way of concilation . No appeal is allowed on Lok Adalat Awards.

Property Dealer Cheats N.R.I. in Jalandhar

An unsuspecting N.R.I. has been defrauded by an unscrupulous property dealer regarding a high value deal of a house in the posh Urban Estate colony Jalandhar.The N.R.I. has lodged a complaint with Jalandhar N.R.I. Police station ( Incharge S.I. Karamvir Singh : A.S.I. Amarjit Singh ).

N.R.I.s are , also often , cheated by their relatives and friends , who back home sell their properties by misrepresenting both to buyers and Revenue authorities.

India's archaic Revenue and Land Registration laws ( some procedures date back to the times of Todar Mal - Akbar , and Registration Laws To British times ) need to be revamped .

At present , there is first Registration of Property with Sub Registrar and then Mutation either with Patwari or Municipal Committee . The sub Registrar is only concerned about proper stamp duty and has no means of ensuring the title details.

This procedure should be changed to :-

First Provisional Mutation ( valid for 15 days )

Next Registration

And , finally , Provisional Mutation upgraded to Permanent Mutation automatically with Registration

So, any defects in title would be exposed before and not after Registration .

Further ,NRIs should be allowed to put a FREEZE (like in Bank or Share Demat Accounts) with the concerned Patwari or Municipal Committee . This way no provisional mutation and unauthorised transaction could be made.

Jallianwala Bagh & Kuka Martyrs Declared as " Freedom Fighters "

As a result of efforts of Chandigarh based historian , Prof. M.S. Waraich and Punjab Govt., martyrs of Kuka Movement ( Namdhari Sikhs )of Malerkotla ( 1871) and Jallianwala Bagh ( 1919) have been officially declared by the Union Govenment of India as freedom fighters . This may qualify the heirs of these valiant patriots for state pension under the " Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme 1980 ."

While Jallianwala massacre of 1919 was the turning point in India's freedom struggle and is well known , 66 Kukas were blown by canons by the British in Malerkotla in 1871.

Surinder Singh Namdhari , Vice-Chairman of the Kuka Martyrs Memorial Trust welcomed the Central Govt's move .

According to Prof.Waraich the great and valiant martyrs of Kamagata Maru are still to be declared as freedom fighters.

Miss World Punjaban Contest - Final on 19-12-2008

16 finalists have been selected for the Miss World Punjaban -2008 contest. The finals are on 19-12-08 at Jalandhar. According to the organiser , Jasmer Singh , the main aim is to further the cause of rich Punjabi culture and heritage.

State Level Christmas Celebrations Held at St. Joseph's Boys School

Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal was the Chief Guest for state level celebrations of Christmas , at the prestigious St. Joseph's ( Boys )Convent School ,Defence Colony , Jalandhar.

Mohinder Singh Kaypee Chief Guest at a Prestigious Pigeon Show

Punjab Congress President, Mohinder Singh Kaypee honoured Sarvan Singh ,President at the prestigious Pigeon Flying And Breed Show .

Jai Kishan Saini ,Daljieet Singh Billa and Jaskaran Singh were among the many dignitories who graced the occasion.

Punjab Shooters Shine in all India Championship at Jalandhar

In the all India G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship at P.A.P. shooting range ,Jalandhar, P.A.P. shooters gave the best performance. They did Punjab proud by bagging 5 Gold ,2 Silver and 2 Bronze.

Harvallabh Classical Music Mela , Jalandhar - Preparations in Full Swing

Preparations for the 133 rd Classical Musical Congregation, the Harvallabh Sangeet Sammelan are in full swing . This "Sammelan" is a Pride of Jalandhar ,an annual feature which attracts performers from the entire country.

According to Chairman , Venue Committee , Tarun Sharma , this year many audience friendly measures have been introduced .The entire venue ( Pandaal) would be water proof . Seating capacity has been increased to 10,000 , Heaters and mattresses would be put up to combat severe cold .

In the renowned Devi Talab Mandir of Jalandhar , the traditional venue of this " Sammelan ", this time the stage would be put in front of the Bhawan of cave of Mata Vaishno Devi.

Timings have been changed from all night affair to 4.30P.M. to 12.30 night.

For the first time saxophone musical instrument has, also , been included .

The Sammelan would be held from 25 th December to 28 th December.
This year it has been dedicated to Padam Vibhushan Pandit Krishan Maharaj.

Music competitions for Junior and Senior student categories would be held from December 22 to December 24.

The Sammelan was started in 1875 by Baba Harballabh as a mean to pay homage to his guru Tuljagir.

Dr. V.K. Tiwari Elected Chairman-Association Of College Principals

Dr. V.K. Tiwari , Principal of Jalandhar's prestigious D.A. V. College has been elected as Chairman of Principals' Federation of Association of Principals ,the apex body of College Princials of Punjab and Chandigarh .

A meeting of representatives of Panjab University , Guru Nanak Dev University ( G.N.D.U.) and Punjabi University Principals was held on 17-12-2008 , at Chandigarh ,for this purpose.

A high level delegation of this Association comprising of Dr. Surjit Singh Randhawa ,Dr. V.K. Sharma and Dr. Satish Kumar met Secreatary ( Higher Education) to Punjab Govt. Jaspal Singh ,to put forward their demands.

Jalandhar District Youth Congress Elections

Kamaljit Kaur Multani was elected President of District Jalandhar ( Urban ) Youth Congress

Vikram Chaudhary ( Sunny ) son of former minister Ch. Santokh Singh was elected President , Jalandhar District Youth Congress ( Rural ).

Punjab Roadways ' Strike Cripples Bus Service

Despite assurances from the Transport Minister , the joint action committee of Punbus and Punjab Roadways observed a strike on 17-12-2008 .Around 1700 buses remained off roads . This caused avoidable inconvenience to thousands of bus passengers .

The Jalandhar Bus Stand wore a deserted look . Rickshaws , Autos , daily wagers and other businessmen who depend on Bus stand for livelihood were also hit.

Commissioner Jalandhar To Hold Weekly " Sangat Darshan " For Redressal of N.R.I.'s Problems

Commissioner , Jalandhar Division has been vested by the Punjab Government , with the powers to resolve NRI related matters.

Commissioner , S.R. Ladharh , has decided to hold weekly " Sangat Darshan " for NRIs to resolve their grievances. ,on every Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 12 Noon and has directed all the officials to dispose of matters relating to NRIs within two weeks.

NRIs are requested to lodge their grievances over
phone at 0181-2459661,
or Fax at 0181-2458058 or
email at srladhar@yahoo.com.

On 17-12-08 ,the Commissioner heard 7 complaints ( 4 complainants present in person , 3 lodged on telephone).During the hearings , In charge N.R.I. Sabha ,Sucha Singh and Ex President Giani Resham Singh were , also , present.

The Commissioner has asked N.R.I.s not to forward ,in the "N.R.I. Sangat Darshan " those complaints which are , currently , sub-judice as these can only be decided by the those courts where they are pending..

Property Rates Set To Rise Again ?

There may be good news for the reality sector in Jalandhar and elsewhere in Punjab .With softening on interest rates ,property prices may start ,again , moving up wards . Global recession had hit property business hard in the last few months

PUDA Chief , Som Parkash I.A.S. ,disclosed that recent auctions of Govt. properties in Patiala have fetched more than the reserve prices .So PUDA would restart auctioning of Government properties in whole of Punjab, including Jalandhar , as it expects better rates now.

Recession Hits Jalandhar industries Hard .

The recent down turn in global economy has rendered more than 40,000 workers out of work in Jalandhar.

the two dominant industries of Jalandhar -Sports Goods and Hand Tools are primarily export oriented as such they are more vulnerablr to global economic sunami. Violent fluctuations in the prices of raw materials , especially ,steel have further aggravated the woes of industrialists.

Export orders contracted around May 2008 , which were to be executed in December2008 and January 2009 , have either been cancelled or delayed.

Fraudulent N.R.I. Marriage -- Dowry of First Used For Second Marriage

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Police in Bathinda District have registered a case against a N.R.I. and his 3 relatives for committing a marriage fraud .

According to the charges ,the culprit first married in 2006 and took a dowry of a total of Rs. 30 Lakhs and promised to take his " bride" to Canada.

After much dilly dallying from this N.R.I. " groom " , the parents of the hapless Punjabi girl found out that their " son-in-law" has utilised part of the dowry for solemnising a second marriage.

Fraudulent N.R.I. marriages have become some sort of a social epidemic in Punjab . The role of voluntary organisaions abroad and Lok Bhalai Party in India under the dynamic and selfless Balwant Singh Ramoowalia ,in bringing to book such offenders , is greatly laudable.

Indian Missions abroad should attend to complaints ,free of cost, from cheated Indian brides living in foreign lands . Indian Embassies should take up their cases with local police and other law enforcement agencies .If unsrupulous husbands seize passports of their so called brides then the concerned Indian Embassy should immediately provide alternative papers.

The plight of many such cheated brides is so bad that they cannot even communicate in the language of their adoptive country . ( It has been found that many unsrupulous N.R.I.s delibrately pick up illiterate or non English speaking girls and seize their passports at the first available opportunity.)

There is a wide gap in girl - boy sex ratio in Punjab leading to a shortage of brides for resident Punjabis. N.R.I. marriages should be socially discouraged and if absolutely necessary then such marriages should be subjected to a compulsory process of N.R.I. verification and marriage registration both in india and with Indian Embassy abroad..

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

The Telephone Number of this Helpline is :-

0181 - 2221645

http://post.jagran.com/tieing-knot-with-nris-turning-naughty-affairs-for-punjab-girls-1323350828 

Jalandhar City Railway Station Parking Rates-Steep Hike

W.e.f. 16-12-2008, the new parking car rates at Jalandhar Railway Station would be :-

Rs.30/- for fist 4 hours

Rs.100/- for next 4 to 12 hours

Rs.200/- for next 12 hours

Penalty for parking outside the designated parking area would be Rs. 500/-

Cycle parking rates have , also , been increased to Rs. 5//-

scooter / motor cycle with helmets would ,now , have to pay Rs.10 /-.

Indian Muslims

Indian Muslims are as nationalist and patriotic as any other .Their collective voice against terrorism would go a long way in helping counter so called religious terrorists who are no better than " thugs " and " pindaris " under the British rule. They were not labelled with any religion but simply "thugs "

In the aftermath of Pokhran II nuclear blasts when India faced foreign exchange crunch , it floated $ designated "India Resurgent Bonds" for subscription from N.R.I.s . It was , researched that bulk of the subscriptions came from Gulf N.R.I.s who are , mostly Indian Muslims . They had come to the rescue of their Motherland at its hour of need ( a la Bhama Shah and Maharana Partap ).

A very significant number of freedom fighters in the Revolt of 1857 and Netaji Subhash's Indian National Army ( I.N.A. ) were patriotic and nationalist Muslims .

British Chronicle of 1857 Revolt ( Mutiny ) and Jalandhar--The Beginning

When the Mutiny of 1857 occurred , Phillaur was occupied by some of the 3 rd Native Infantry . Part of the regiment was at Ludhiana . At Jullundur , the 6 th Light Cavalry , the 36 th and 61 st Native Infantry and some Native Artillery were stationed .The 8 th Foot and Horse with a troop of Artillery formed the European garrison . Brigadier Hartley was in command but was succeeded by Brigadier M.C. Johnstone before the actual outbreak occurred at Jullundur . The Civil Officers were Commissioner , Major Lake the Deputy Commissioner , Capt. Farrington ,the Assistant Commissioner , S.S, Hoggand the Extra Assistant Commissioner , G.Knox.

Jullundur District was of great importance , as one of the main lines of communication between Punjab and Delhi passed through it, and was commanded , where it crossed the Sutlej , by the Phillaur Fort .Jullundur being rich in agricultural resources was able to supply ample means of carriage and other necessaries of an army engaged in the battle field.

When news of the outbreak at Meerut arrived , on 12-05-1857 , Major Lake was not at Head -Quarters but Captain Farrington was present at a council held by Brigadier Hartley , at which it was decided to secure Phillaur and to establish telegraphic communication with it .Brown , the Superintendent of Telegraphs , had the telegraph at work by 10 o'clock the same evening and by 8 A.M. next morning the native troops had been replaced by 150 men of the 8 th Foot.Two guns were taken from Phillaur to Jullundur and with the two already there were placed under a guard of the same regiment.Two guns were equipped for service in any part of Jullundur District where required.

The Tehsil at Jullundur was strengthened to serve as a fort. The men of the Sher-Dil police battalion were called in from the district. The treasure was placed under an European guard and all European inhabitants were brought together.The Raja of Kapurthala ,Randhir Singh ,was asked for help; but there was no need to ask as , on first intimation of the outbreak at Meerut ,he proceeded to Jullundur with all the troops he could collect , at with his brother remained there the whole of hot weather.To his influence the peace of the Town and District was largely due.

The Civil Treasure , ordinarily kept under a sepoy guard at kutchery was transferred to the 8 th Regiment , but afterwards , by the orders of Brigadier Johnstone , placed in charge of the two Native Infntry Regiments in equal shares , while new remittances were forwarded to Phillaur . As the guard of the 36 th Native Infantry remained staunch to the last , only Rs.5000/- were lost when the storm broke.There was no lack of evidence to show that a mutinous spirit was in the native regiments .Constant fires had occurred in the Cantonments which are nearly 4 miles from the City and Civil Lines. Other signs of bad feeling had manifested . But the military authorities disregarded these warnings , placed confidence in their men , neglected an opportunity for disarming them ,and when the crisis came were found unprepared.

At 11 P.M. on 07-06-1857 , afire broke out in Cantonments.

Gazette's History of Basti Danishmandan and Basti Sheikh ( Darwesh ), Jalandhar

The foundation of Basti Danishmandha is traced to the Mughal times when the descednats of Shaikh Yusaf (son of Mulana Ibrahim) settled in Jullundur in 1609 AD. They founded the settlement of Ibrahimpur, now known as Basti Danishmanda, named after Mulana's alias "Danishmand".

Sheikh Darwesh The Great-Great-Great Grandson of Sheikh Bazid I, also came from Kani Kurum to Jullundur in the time of Mughal Emperor Jahangir and in the year 1670 A.D. he founded Surajabad now known as Basti Sheikh.

The Mosque was built by him there in 1621 AD and his tomb adjoining it bears the date of 1694. He died in 1672 A.D.

Sheikh Darwesh had five sons:-: one by his first wife, born in Kani- Kuram before he came to Jullundur and younger four ones were born at Jullundur. One of them died issue less and many descendants of the sons continued to live in Basti Sheikh as the dominant political and social class. Around the beginning of 20 th century ,fifth to ninth generation of the founders were controlling these two Bastis.

There existed a " Firman" from Dara Shikoh of 1635 A.D. by which certain concessions were granted to Sheikh Dervesh and his relatives in appreciation of their foundation of " Surajabad ( Basti Sheikh ) Ibrahmpur ( Basti Danishmandan ) and Babapur ( Basti Babakhel which was a Barik Pathan foundation).

Around 1905 ,the Head of the Sheikhs of Basti Danishmandabn was Ghulam Mohi-ud-din , also known as Mian Baghe Khan , Honorary Magistrate and Zaildar.His nephew was Lambardar of Basti Danishmandan . Around 1905 the Head o descendants of Sheikh Darwesh was Pir Dad Khan, Pleader.

Model Town Gurudwara--Magnificient Gate-Fine Example of Sikh Architecture

Excellent example of Sikh Architecture . The glory and beauty truly reflecting the faith and devotion of the followers .

From Jalandhar_Photos

Elephant At The Gate

The most majestic and revered animal anelephant graced and honoured our gate .

It was a great sight seeing him on the roads of Urban Estate I , Jalandhar.

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Antique Steam Engine Electricity Generator at Mughal Gardens Pinjore

Gracing the entrance of the famous Mughal Gardens , Pinjore is a Steam engine . At first sight it appears to be a Railway engine .

But ,actually,it is a steam engine running a generator .This was imported by Maharaja Patiala in 1905 to provide electricity to his Pinjore Garden Palace.

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by Gopal Aggarwal

Dusshra Effigies Take Position--Rains may Spoil Plans

After days of laborious work , effigies of Ravan etc were placed at various Dusshera grounds . Today is also the concluding day of Ramlilas . Prizes and trophies would be distributed.

But the skies are overcast. Rains may play spoilsport .

Cars To Be Banned in Main Bazars

As per a scheme formed by Municipal Corporation , Jalandhar , non motorisation zones would be established in all prominent bazars where plying of vehicles would be banned.Multi storey car parkings would be established from where shoppers would proceed on foot.

Cycling would be encouraged . Cycle Way lanes would be contructed along city road .

The scheme would be financed by World Babnk under Global Environment Facility ( G.E.F.)

Festival Season On ,Ram Lilas Delight

With the conclusion of Shradh , festival season started with celebration of Eid.

Navratras are being celebrated. Devout are fasting . Devi Talab Mandir is beutifully decorated and a treat to see , especially at night.

There are Ram Lilas and Jagratas at night.

Colleges Reopen---New Session Starts

New session has started in colleges although admissions are still on . Most colleges have their Websites . Applicants would find lot of information on these sites.

Students should , along with their traditional course like B.A./ B.Sc etc. also go for vocational add on courses like Computer Applications etc so that they become "job ready " .All colleges are offering job oriented add on courses.

Jalandhar is very fortunate to have a large number of colleges . It is a great centre of Higher education .

Oppose Left Parties' Rallies

Dr. Man Mohan Singh , our beloved Prime Minister has staked his Post and his Govt. for the sake of the Nuclear Deal . He knows that India is facing an energy crisis and only atomic power can provide India with cheap and clean power .Dr. Man Mohan Singh is a true patriotic who has no desire for any post . His one and only concern is India .

Communists on the other hand are not bothered whether India remains deficient in power and thus trails behind China . Left's restrictive policies have shaved off many percentage points from India's G.D.P. growth ,besides causing the present day energy crisis and high oil prices .

High oil prices have led to the present double digit inflation . So Communists are directly responsible for the current inflation.

Left plans to hold farcical rallies against price rise . People should not be misled by Left's false propaganda. Communists duplicity should be exposed.

Nothing is above our India and our beloved Prime Minister has only India as his one point Agenda.

Extreme Cruelty against Stray Dogs--Use of Tongs

Municipal Corporation , Jalandhar 's Dog Catching Squad was active in New Rasilla Nagar , Basti Danishmandan. Extremely cruel methods were used to catch hapless dogs who were giving out heart rending yelps . No mercy was shown towards these dogs .

Tongs were used mercilessly and carelessly . Use of tongs is specifically banned .It causes very damaing injuries.

We request animal lovers to come forward and oppose such cruelty.A proper policy shold be formulated towards stray dogs . Animal lovers should be associated and consulted.

Save Siachin

There is global warming and climate change . For the first time in history , North Pole would not have any ice during this summer.

It is heartening to know hat Pakistan and India are close to agreement on Sir Creek and Siachin .The move could not have been more timely . It is neither India nor Pakistan which is threatened . It is the Siachin glacier it self . Soon there may be no glacier left to defend. Both India and Pakistan should convert some of their military positions in to observatories to study global warming and to devise ways to save glaciers.

Good News for 10 + 2 Compartment Students

Guru Nanak Dev University in a student friendly measure has taken a decision to allow its affiliating colleges to grant admission to all students who have passed 10 + 2 with compartment.

But such students would have to clear their compartment by 31-12-2008 .

Kashmir's Economy Shattered--Tourist Season Ends Abruptly

By organising violent protests on the issue of Amarnath land transfer , the organisers have shown that they do not wish to see prosperity return to the valley

The Summer Tourist season has been forced to end mid way . A large section of Kashmiri population depends up on their earnings from the tourist season .

Can Karat answer this question regarding Nuclear Deal ?

India's adversaries including China are lobbying hard to scuttle the Indo American Nuclear Deal of President Bush. Communists resident in India are also opposing it . Why is there a convergence of interests of India's opponents and Communists ?

We dare the Communists to answer this .

India did not win its freedom from the British so that certain elements could again mortgage India .

Jago India Jago

India is facing an energy crisis . Indo American Nuclear Deal could have paved the way for atomic power generation and checked long term speculation in oil markets . India lacks fossil fuels like oil and coal. Even former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has endorsed the nuclear deal as it would ensure supply of enriched uranium .

There is a saying in the World Bullion Markets --As long as there are monsoons and marriages in India ,the price of gold can not fall

Now, it is being said -- As long as there are Communists in power in India the price of crude oil can not fall .

Guru Nanak Dev University --Result Season Starts

Guru Nanak Dev University has started declaring results for the examinations conducted in April 2008 . Results are uploaded on its website and can be looked under " Results " heading ( mostly uploaded at 5 p.m.)

According to unconfirmed sources B.A. Part III result is expected to be declared on Sunday i.e. 29-06-08 and B.A. Part II on Tuesday ( 01-07-08 ) or Wednesday .

Admissions are on in all colleges. Students can visit colleges' Websites to learn of their prospects .

Pratap Bagh Swimming Pool Property To Be Auctioned

The swimming Pool run by Municipal Corporation , Jalandhar at Pratap Bagh has been lying closed for the past few years. It covers an area of 3/4 acre and is worth about Rs.20 crores.

As per a proposal cleared by the Improvement Trust and Municipal Corporation , the property would be auctioned

Share Market Crash Leaves Investors Depressed

There was a consistent bull run till Mid January . It kept the investors happy and carefree . After the Reliance Power listing , share markets have been sliding . Nearly 1/3 rd of the Record Highs have vanished .

This crash may have surprised many , mostly newcomers . But this is part of the cyclical phases of the share market . Only the reasons are different each time .This time the fall is severe because of the extra ordinary rise preceding it .

Play the game long term . Start picking up intrinsically strong shares . Take the crash as an opportunity to buy . Do not look for rates every day . Shares you buy to-day may fall 5% the next day . But one day they would start rising . When? We do not know . But rise they surely will .

( These views are based on the Editor's 30 years experience in the share markets )

God Bless President Musharraf For Commuting Sarabjit's Sentence

By commuting the death sentences of Indian prisoners Sarabjit Singh and Kirpal Singh ,President Musharrff has earned the gratitude of all Indians in particular and Punjabis in general .

Now ,it is India's turn to reciprocate on similar lines . Nothing is gained by executing even high profile political prisoners .

New Jalandhar Judicial Complex --To be Built near Village Bhojowal

As the present judicial complex is proving to be grossly inadequate , Punjab Govt. has decided to built a spacious modern complex on the Hoshiarpur Road near Village Bhojowal.

A land acquisition Notice has been issued for acquiring 193 kanals in Village Nangal Shama and 43 kanals in Village Chohkan

Affected landlords and others can seek site plan details and maps and can prefer their objections regarding the land acquisition with the SDM Cum Land Acquisition Collector with in 30 days of the Notification .

( 20 Marlas = 1 kanal
8 Kanals = 1 acre )

Jalandhar Mayor's Assurances on Domoria Pul & DAV Flyover

Rakesh Rathore , Mayor of Jalandhar ,announced that the much delayed Domoria Pul flyover would be completed by March 2009. Rathore informed that he has been able to prevail upon the Railway authorities to expedite the work super fast .

Similarly , Railways have also assured to complete the span over D.A.V. railway crossing in 6 months.

Such moves would bring great relief to Jalandhar's commuters and motorists.

Cheated NRI Bride Shows How To get Justice.

In an exemplary act of bravery and perseverence ,Dalbir Kaur of Mohali has shown the way to get justice against and punish fraudster NRI husbands who have no qualms about ruining the lives and dreams of young Punjabi brides.

Dalbir was married in 1993 to a California based NRI who used to periodically visit her in India and maintain a semblance of marital relations . But in 2000 ,unilaterally , the husband ,through his legal counsel, in Mohali , presented a hapless Dalbir Kaur with a Notice that she has been duly divorced in California.

But Dalbir Kaur , like a true daughter of Punjab , refused to take things lying down . Unimaginable to her truant " husband " she went to California for the first time and was able to prove that her husband had taken a divorce by misleading the courts by impersonation . The husband has been duly booked .

Dalbir Kaur has received A Green card . Her " EX-Husband " is pleading to her for compromise . Dalbir triumphantly declares that she would neither give divorce nor would she live with her " husband "

Here is a lesson for all those who treat Indian girls like dirt.

We salute this Punjab Di Sherni .

Single Girl Child To Get Free College Education

Chief Minister , Punjab has held discussions with vice-chancellors and a decision has been taken to grant free college education to all those girl students who are single child in their family.

Necessary guidelines have been issued to all the colleges.

Obscene Video Clips of Young Girls-To Trap Brides

With gender ratio having gone askew , Punjabi grooms and their families are having very tough times in getting pretty brides. There are very few girls .

One blackmailing tactic which is incresingly being used to force parents to agree to marriage of their daughters is to take obscene video clips of the unsuspecting girl , mainly on mobile phone and then threaten to expose it to others , especially to family of rival grooms .This trend is more observed among lower middle classes of Punjab .

But victims should not be scared or blackmailed . With the sotware for superimposing different faces on different bodies it can easily be said that the pictures are not authentic.

( In a true incident , the relatives of a victim created a computerised photo of the blackmailer with an embarrasing posture with a very delicate relation . The potential blackmailer wasd forced to rub his nose on the ground seeking forgiveness )

In Monsoons Dilapidated Buildings Collapse-Amend Rent Laws Immediately

After heavy rains a house in Basti Guazan collapsed in Mid night , killing two occupants .

There are many such dipapdated buildings in Jalandhar both residential and commercial which pose a grave threat to not only their occupants but nearby persons also

One major cause for such dilapidated buildings existing is the archaic rent laws which are totally in favour of the tenants . These laws were formulated during World War Two and they have no relevance in to-day's times. Landlords can not increase rents nor evict tenants . So the landlord has no means to repair the building . Rent Laws should be amended at the earliest .

Then there are properties tied up in litigation which continues for years and , some times , for generations .If a property is dilapidated and under litigation , its hearing should be referred to a Fast Track Court and decided on an emergency basis.

Enraged Bull Dies After Creating Havoc for Six Hours

The incident , near Domoria Pul , of a stray bull in rage which wounded dozens of passers by and damaged numerous vehicles particulary rickshaws and two wheelers was most unfortunate both for citizens of Jalandhar as well as the animal .


Since Green Revolution in Punjab which saw the mechanisation of farms and rural transport , male cattle have been rendered useless . Newly born calves are simply abandoned . They are left to fend for themselves and , ultimately , die a cruel death . Many cattle both male and female ( after they stop giving milk ) are driven out on to the streets . This results in sad incidents like mentioned above .

A concerted effort should be made to formulate a responsible policy towards stray cattle which should also avoid any cruelty towrds the animals .

Storm Drains Absent in Jalandhar

Monsoon has set in 15 days early. While bountiful rains facilitate paddy planting in rural areas but for urban Jalandhar it means a nightmare .

It is the same story every year . With the arrival of the Monsoon , large parts of Jalandhar get waterlogged creating immense problems for both pedestrians and motorists. This is primarily because there are not any proper storm drains for the rain water to flow out . Poor material is used for road construction . Instead of bitumen , city roads should be built with cement which further strengthens when it comes in to contact with water.

The problem is particularly acute in localities of Bus stand , District Administrative Complex , Police Lines , Niku Park , Ranjit Nagar ,Rama Mandi , Basti Gujan, Nakodar Road , Kapurthala Road , Ladowali Road ,and Domoria Pull.
by Gopal Aggarwal

Father's Day --15 th June 2008

Third Sunday of June which falls on 15 th June this year is being celebrated as Fathers' Day .

These days with hectic life style children get to spend less time with their parents . So wishing fathers and calling them and buying gifts for them is a very welcome way of paying respect to fathers. Gift shops are full of gifts and presents for fathers .

Good Samaritans--We salute them

In the scorching summers , we spend thousands of ruppees on air-conditioners , generators , refrigerators etc.to keep ourselves cool and comfortable .
But great people are those who think and do something for the comfort of ordinary common Indians .
One such shining example of selfless good doers is to be found in Urban Estate , Phase One , Jalandhar , ( Back side of Hotel Golden View , on the road towards Park and Railway Phatak ) . The kothi owners have installed a new electric water cooler for providing free clean cold water to passers by . They have , also , put up a large garden umbrella so that the while quenching their thirst , people are protected from scorching heat .
We salute such selfless people who serve ordinary peeople .


by Gopal Aggarwal

South Delhi's Famous Snacks Now In Urban Estate(1) , Jalandhar

Sai Fast Food , a well known name among South Delhites , has opened its much awaited snacks outlet in Urban Estate , Phase One ( Opp. Canara Bank) , Jalandhar City .

Sai Fast Foods is renowned in Delhi for its delicious Kolkatta Kathi Rolls and authentic Tibetan Momos .These Momos and Kolkatta Kathi Rolls , available both vegetarian and non vegetarian ( priced very reasonably between Rs.15-Rs.20/-) are covered in near transparent Rumali Roti type coverings and they simply melt in the mouth . Such authentic and delicious snacks are being made available for the first time in Jalandhar .

For further enquiries and Home Delivery details , the proprietor , Mrs. Poonam Mahindra can be contacted at 9217615237


by gopal1035

Guru Nanak Mission Building-a Magnificient Sikh Architecture

Guru Nanak Mission Hospital has been providing quality medical care at reasonable charges . The hospital has been funded by donations from N. R.I.s.

The Hospital Building is one of the finest in Jalandhar . It is a marvel of contermporary Sikh architecture . See the photo ( taken at night ) for the heavenly lights :-

U.P. Tax Exemptions Threaten Jalandhar Leather Industry

U.P. Govt has granted VAT exemption in its state on Leather Goods . This would render Jalandhar's large Leather Goods industry uncompetitive . Jalandhar leather factories would be forced to close down or migrate to U.P. This is already happening in case of Jalandhar's traditional Sports Goods industry .

In order to protect Jalandhar factories , Punjab Govt . should grant similar concessions to Jalndhar units with immediate effect .

Industrial Park for Jalandhar

Economic activity in and around Jalandhar would get a big boost as an Indusrial Park has been sanctioned for Jalandhar . This was announced bt Akali Dal president , Sukhbir Singh Badal .

The park would involve infrastructure investment in thousands of crores .It would be executed by MGF-Emar , which has partners from Dubai . This prominent Real Estate Company has in hand many large investment projects in Punjab , especially Mohali .

Punjab - No Forests Left--Environmental Emergency

Punjab is India's most progressive state . But it is now paying a heavy cost for its progress .

From " Punjab ", ( land of 5 rivers ) it seems to becoming " Be -Aab "( Without Water ) . Many small but perennial rivers have dried up . Just drive along Punjab's roads . You would notice so many long bridges but absolutely no trace of any water flowing underneath . Punjab's water table is , also , falling alarmingly .

Now, comes another alarming news . Punjab , now , has India's lowest forest cover-a mere 3.14% of its total area .The magnificient forests of Nabha Bir , Bhadson forest , Jungles in the foothills of Shivaliks in Hoshiarpur and Ropar districts have all vanished . One has only to look at the engravings on Nurmahal ( Jalandhar ) Serai's walls to realise that not long ago there were Rhinos in then jungles of Nurmahal . The Great Tenth Guru hunted in jungles of Anandpur Sahib . He rested in forests of Machhiwara ( where he penned the immortal " Mitter Piyare Nu "). All jungles have vanished ." Mata Shera Wali " no longer has big cats around her Durbars .

Clearly the Forest Department exists only in name . It has failed utterly .

An environmental emergency should be declared in Punjab. The working of the Forest Deptt. should be overhauled and de -bureaucratised . N.G.O.s and voluntary environmentalists should be given the task of reviving Punjab's forest cover .

Jalandhar To Be Made Pollution Free and Green

Jalandhar is very fortunate that it has been among the 9 cities selected in whole of India for a trial project to make Indian cities Green and Pollution Free. A sum of Rs. 36 crores would be disbursed by the Urban Deveolpment Ministry of Central Govt. for this purpose .

Mayor Rakesh Rathore has announced Local Bus Service and planting of more than 10,000 saplings as some of the measures to make Jalandhar Green and Pollution Free .

We request the Mayor to , also , consider the following measures of Local ( Sub-Urban ) Train Service and protection of Green pocket of trees at the , now , decommissioned Sewerage Disposal Site at Urban ERaste , Phase 2 ( Garha Disposal Centre ) :-

LOCAL TRAIN SERVICE--WITH VERY LITTLE INVESTMENT -IMMEDIATELY POSSIBLE

All big cities require an efficient public transport system , be it local trains , local buses or Metro . Jalandhar lacks a local bus network . There is some talk of a Metro system which would take a lot of money and time to complete . However , Jalandhar is singularly blessed with an existing web of railway lines , which can be , with a little innovation and political will , developed into a convenient and workable local train network.

Six railway lines namely , Amritsar , Ludhiana , Jammu , Hoshiarpur , Ferozepur and Nakodar , pass through Jalandhar. These railway lines cover important parts of Jalandhar. With the advent of DEMU and EMU trains , Suburban Halts ( like in Mumbai ) can be set up at convenient places to help commuters of Jalandhar .

Local trains can start from Kartarpur ( Amritsar Line ) , Suchi Pind ( Pathankot Line ) , Phagwara ( Ludhiana Line ), Bolina ( Hoshiarpur Line ) Urban Estate/ Garha (Nakodar Line ) and Kapurthala ( Ferozepur Line ) . They would all converge at Jalandhar City Railway Station , at local train dedicated platforms . From Jalanhar City Main Railway Station these trains can return to to their originating station ( like a shuttle service ) .

From Jalandhar City Railway Station , a commuter can switch local trains to complete his journey. Example , a student living in Urban Estate and studying in Lovely Technical University , Chehru , can first take the Nakodar line train to Jalandhar Station . From there he can change to the returning Phagwara Local train .

No substantial capital investment is required and the Jalandhar Local Train network can start operations with in months of approval .

To begin with ,on the Nakodar line ,trains should HALT at Urban Estate(Garha.) .The now, decommissioned Garha Sewerage Disposal Site can be developed as an excellent local railway station.

TREES AND EXISTING BIRD SANCTUARY AT URBAN ESTATE PHASE- 2


Sewerage Disposal Pumping Station at Urban Eastate , Phase- 2 ( Garha Disposal Station ) has been decommissioned . On its site is a heavenly pocket of very tall rees . These trees are virtual lungs of both phases of Urban Estate . Further , they are a unique roosting home to thousands of birds . These birds provide a magnificient sight in the evening, as is depicted in the photos given below .

We request the authorities not to allow the cutting of these magnificient cluster of trees .

By http://jalandharphotos.blogspot.com/2007/02/sewage-pumping-station-of-garha-urban.html

As Long As There Are Left Parties in Power in India Prices of Crude Oil Can Never Fall

Left parties ( Communists ) are busy organising protests / Bandhs against the recent hike in Petrol/diesal prices . Nothing could be more farcical and ironical . After ,merrily , creating circumstances which have led to a world wide energy crisis Left is , now , trying to make political capital out of it . They want to eat their cake and have it too.

India is a fast growing economy . India does not have adequate fossil fuels ( Crude oil , Coal etc. )
To power India's growth engine the Nuclear Deal of President Bush was most timely so that India did not become over dependent on crude oil imports . But Left parties sabotaged the Nuclear Deal . By , now , many Atomic Power stations have been in advanced stage of completion . This would have , surely , checked speculative activity in crude oil in which high prices are primarily based on anticipated demand from growing economies like India . Left is part of the present Govt. but it never loses an oppotunity to criticise it .

There is a saying in the World Bullion Markets that as long as there are monsoons and marriages in India, the price of gold can never fall .

We can , now , also say that as long as there are Left parties in power in ndia , prices of crude oil will never fall .

New Roads planned To ease Traffic Congestion

The newly created Jalandhar Development Authority ( JDA ) , to ease the growing problem of traffic congestion , is actively considering a few proposals . As per JDA --Additional Chief Administrator ( ACA ) , A.K. Sikka :-
Four Lane Ring Road project costing Rs.1500 crores , connecting Nurmahal Road , Nakodar Road , Kapurthal Road to connect with Amritsar Byepass already constructed .

1.5 km. elevated road from DAV canal to Leather Complex on Kapurthala Road . This would ease traffic in Basti Bawa Khel area .

Construction of a concrete road on the back side of Railway Goods Godown ( Maal Godaam ) to help commuters from Surya Enclave , Chugitti and Ladhewali .

Dr. Naresh Kumar Dhiman takes over as Principal , Doaba College , Jalandhar

Dr. Naresh Kumar Dhiman , in a simple but impressive ceremony and with blessings of many stalwarts , including Sarvedeshik Arya Pratinidhi Sabha , Delhi 's president , Swami Sumedhanand and Chairman , Doaba College Managing Committee , Chander Mohan , was appointed as Principal ( 10 th ) of the prestigious Doaba College , Jalandhar .

Dr. Dhiman assured that while strengthening conventional subjects , he woud lay extra emphasis on development of I.T. , Journalism , new Science subjects like bio-technology and other job oriented courses.

Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar's Orders

Deputy Commissioner Jalandhar, Ajit Singh Pannu , has issued the following administrative orders , to remain in force till 31-07-08 , for the district :-
Imposition of Section 144 , meaning a ban on processions and gathering of five or more persons .
Use or display of fire arms in social functions and in Marriage Palaces .
Ban on use of loudspeakers , shouting of slogans etc. at public places .
Ban on crackers , beating of drums ( dhol) or other noise pollutants between 10 P. M. to 6 A . M .
Burning of stubble ( wheat straw stems ) or any other agricultural residues .
Ban on Construction near ammunition dumps .
Digging of wells without written permission .

Ipl 20T Matches--India clear winner

Although Rajasthan Royals may have clinched the Winner's Trophy in a nail biting finish , it is India which has emerged as a leader in the world of Cricket . IPL matches showcased to the world that India has come of age with its awesome clout . This is not the India of 20 years ago when it was in the world news more as a basket case asking for aid. IPL has done our nation proud.

India's monetary clout was self evident . Top cricketers of the world were here . Crores of Rupees were around for all to share . In the finals , a ten second commercial was priced at Rs.10Lakh .

It was a dream come true to see players from Pakistan playing with Indian players . We pray to God that this be the beginning of joint teams in many more sporting events and beyond sports . Cricket has paved the way these two great neighbours to show case their collective might . When Pakistan and India work to-gether the world would watch in awe .