03112026-JTR-01.qxd 02-11-2026 23:07 Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune POOR INFRA, TEACHER SHORTAGE CLOUD AI PUSH IN SCHOOLS SULTANPUR LODHI GOVT SCHOOL TO GET MODERN LIBRARY The project also aimed to propagate the teachings and philosophy of Guru Nanak Dev to inspire generations. P3 MAINLY CLEAR MAX 29°C | MIN 15°C YESTERDAY MAX 29°C | MIN 15°C ACTOR ANUJ THAKUR PASSES AWAY AT 33 According to official data, computers in only 271 of the 1,377 schools across the district have been upgraded. P2 FORECAST TV actor Anuj Thakur's death was confirmed by his friend and casting director Rupesh Sonar through an Instagram post. P4 » » SUNSET TUESDAY 5.37 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 6:45 AM » TUESDAY | 3 NOVEMBER 2026 | JALANDHAR HEALTH & WELLNESS The Tribune has started a Q and A column to address your health-related queries. Please mail your questions (not exceeding 40 words) at healthandwellness@tribunemail.com. The Tribune’s panel of doctors will answer all your healthrelated concerns. Disgruntled AAP leaders keep party guessing on next move Thiara, Sanghera posts spark fresh buzz over dissent in party Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service INBRIEF THEFT AT GOVT PRIMARY SCHOOL Phagwara: The police have registered a case following a theft at Government Primary School, Sabuwal (Masita), Kapurthala. Manoj Kumar, head teacher of the school, said thieves stole an outdoor AC unit, pipes and a water filter, compressor from a water cooler, gas cylinder, 20 plates and 40 glasses. The total loss has been estimated at ~60,000. OC TWO BOOKED FOR ASSAULT Phagwara: The police have registered a case against two persons for allegedly demanding money from a 70year-old man and assaulting him after he refused to pay. Ram Asra of Basant Nagar said the Vijay and Sunil Kumar demanded money to purchase liquor and attempted to take cash from him when he refused. OC Jalandhar, November 2 After three Aam Aadmi Party MLAs have left the party and joined the BJP there are , more leaders who are disgruntled and could take the similar step. Jalandhar Central MLA Raman Arora remains sidelined ever since he was arrested by the Vigilance Bureau in May last year. The party had appointed Nitin Kohli as halqa in-charge who continues to do all inaugural events for the party in the constituency. Rajwinder Thiara, who was removed as the AAP halqa incharge Jalandhar Cantonment, recently, wrote on Monday on her Facebook, “Every new beginning is a little scary. But remember, success only comes after hardship.” Calling herself as an AAP volunteer since 2012, she further writes, “I am not greedy. But self-respect is very important for me.” Thiara Phagwara: The police have booked three persons following allegations of unpaid labour dues, threats, assault, damage to a car. Complainant Gurjit Singh of Vikas Nagar, Shahkot, named Sonu, Bir and Bheja of village Saich in Sultanpur Lodhi in his complaint. The dispute involved outstanding wages and allegedly escalated into threats and an assault, while the complainant also alleged that his car was damaged and cash stolen from it. OC MAN BOOKED FOR ABDUCTION Phagwara: The police have registered a case after a family reported that their minor daughter had gone missing after leaving for school. The girl was studying in Class XI in village Manak. Her family alleged that she had been lured away on the pretext of marriage by Ramandeep Singh of Mundi Chohalian in Lohian. oc TWO BOOKED FOR LAND FRAUD Phagwara: The police have booked two men for 'fraud' involving ~10 lakh paid in connection with a land deal. Amritpal Singh Mann of Kadiyawal near Nurmahal alleged that Daljit Singh, residing in England, and Gurpreet Singh of Muwaee village, had entered into an agreement concerning land but failed to execute the sale deed. oc MAN ARRESTED IN POCSO CASE Phagwara: The police have registered a case under the POCSO Act following a complaint alleging the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in Kalyanpur village. The complaint was lodged by the girl's mother who named Dharminder Pal of Kalyanpur as the accused. The accused has been arrested. oc Jagtar Singh Sanghera chose not to respond to calls made to her to ask about her stand and the next moves. She had also posted her picture with Punjab AAP in-charge Manish Sisodia mentioning about having met him recently. Likewise, AAP spokesperson Jagtar Sanghera also seemed to be pouring his heart out through Facebook as he wrote last evening, “I humbly rejected the offer of a commissioner’s official post and joined AAP I gave my . house to the party and lived in the servant room myself. I got a ticket from the party which was taken back”. Sanghera was recalling AAP’s move to announce him as candidate from the Nakodar Assembly seat in 2017 and then replacing him with Sarwan Singh Hayre, who too had lost it. Sanghera went on saying, “I was a part of TV debates in 2017 and 2022. After the AAP formed the government, I got the post of chairmanship with a monthly salary of Rs 12,500. I caught a multi-crore scam Honey Singh reaches Jalandhar Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 2 The last rites of Divit Auluck (18), son of Dinesh Auluck, owner of Speed Records, will be conducted in Jalandhar on Tuesday. Divit, who was also the nephew of rapper Honey Singh, died in a road accident in Jalandhar in the early hours of November 1. Honey Singh arrived in the city on Monday to offer his condolences to the bereaved family. The Punjabi music fraternity has been mourning the tragic loss, and several prominent singers, actors and industry personalities are expected to attend the cremation. Divit died along with his friend Aarav Talwar in a car crash on a flyover near the Police Lines area when the car in which they, along with three other friends, were travelling rammed into a parked MC garbage trolley. The accident left the vehicle EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE ■ The sudden demise of Divit Auluck has deeply affected the Punjabi music industry. Several artistes shared photographs and memories of the teenager on social media. An emotional tribute posted by Jazzy B featured images of Divit with leading Punjabi music personalities, including Honey Singh and AP Dhillon. ■ Divit’s father, Dinesh Auluck, is the MD of Speed Records and is also associated with digital and OTT ventures, including Chaupal and Pitara TV. Over the years, Speed Records has played a pivotal role in the growth of Punjabi music and has worked with many of the industry’s biggest names, including Diljit Dosanjh, Honey Singh, Karan Aujla, Sharry Mann and Satinder Sartaaj. badly mangled and also raised questions over the presence of the trolley on the flyover and the alleged absence of proper reflective warning markers. Since the tragedy, the residence of Dinesh Auluck has witnessed a steady stream of visitors from the Punjabi entertainment industry. The house, which had been decorated for the Diwali celebrations, was plunged into grief by the sudden loss. Apart from Honey Singh, who reached today, Punjabi singers and actors Gippy Grewal, Binnu Dhillon, Shehnaz Gill, Sargun Mehta, Amrit Jalandhar gives Asian Champions Trophy a rousing send-off Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service 3 BOOKED FOR ASSAULT, THEFT Rajwinder Thiara after which the party appointed someone else as the chairman. Now the work load on me by the party has also decreased a lot than before.” Sanghera talked about his stint as the Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust from which he was removed after he had lodged complaints with the Vigilance Bureau, alleging some corruption cases. Asked about his post, Sanghera said since he was able to spare sometime these days, he was penning a book about his personal journey. He said he had written about that in his post. Last month too, Sanghera had expressed desire to contest from Nakodar via a social media post. The party on Saturday announced to give ticket to sitting MLA Inderjit Kaur Mann, leaving him in limbo. Clearly, everyone is closely watching the next move of these three leaders besides a string of several others. Music world mourns Divit Auluck, last rites today Jalandhar, November 2 It was an emotional and electrifying finale as Jalandhar hosted its last day of matches in the Asian Champions Trophy, bringing an actionpacked week of hockey, excitement and Punjabi fervour to a memorable close. From the warm welcome extended to international teams to the playing of national anthems, the stadium witnessed an atmosphere filled with sporting spirit and enthusiasm. Suspenseful music during penalty corners and crucial moments, loud cheers from the crowd for Team India, and thunderous applause every time an Indian player scored a goal kept the energy alive throughout the matches. Adding to the excitement were lively Punjabi beats that brought a distinct touch of Punjabiyat to the sporting fever. The final match in Jalandhar was played between India and Korea, drawing an enthusiastic response from the spectators. The stadium remained packed, with hockey fans turning up in large numbers to support their teams and soak in the atmosphere. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was also present on the final day, witnessing the excitement surrounding the championship. The commentator, acknowledging the overwhelming response from the city, remarked that it was the last day of hockey in Jalandhar and appreciated the tremendous support extended by the local audience throughout the tournament. For many spectators, the occasion was bittersweet. While they celebrated the successful conclusion of the matches in Jalandhar, several expressed that they would miss the daily hockey action and the lively atmosphere from November 2 onwards. After a week filled with sporting excitement, the thought of the stadium no longer hosting matches left many fans overwhelmed. The tournament will now move to Mohali, where the next phase is scheduled to begin on November 4, with the Asian Champions Trophy set to conclude on November 5. As the curtain came down on the Jalandhar leg of the championship, the enthusiasm of the spectators reflected the city’s deep love for hockey. Many expressed hope that the successful hosting of this prestigious international tournament would open doors for more international sporting events in Jalandhar, further strengthening its position on the country’s sporting map. LAST DAY GLIMPSE CM Bhagwant Mann’s enjoys before the India and Korea match during the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar on Monday. TRIBUNE PHOTO SARABJIT SINGH Mann, among others, called on the family, to express condolences. Messages of condolence and solace also poured on social media from Honey Singh, Jazzy B, Neeru Bajwa among other singers and actors for Divit’s parents father Dinesh and mother Babita Auluck. While the last rites of Aarav Talwar, son of Pappi Sweets owner, were conducted on Sunday, Divit’s family had reportedly been awaiting the arrival of his brother from Canada before performing the final rites. Mother-son duo dies in mishap Hoshiarpur, November 2 A woman and her son were killed on the spot after their scooter was hit by a speeding truck near the ITI on the Hoshiarpur-Jalandhar road today. Gagandeep Kaur of Niyara village was going on a scooter with her son Riyaz to visit relatives at a private hospital. When they reached near the local ITI, a speeding truck coming from behind rammed into their scooter. The impact was so severe that both Gagandeep Kaur and her son died on the spot. SHO Baljinder Singh Malhi reached the spot along with a police team. The bodies were taken into custody and shifted to the mortuary of the Civil Hospital, Hoshiarpur. The SHO said the truck driver had been arrested from the spot and further investigation was underway. — OC Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da concludes Ensure separate lock-ups, toilets with call for social change for women in 15 days: PSHRC Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 2 The 35th Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da concluded in the early hours of Sunday after a night of powerful theatre performances and musical presentations carrying messages of social justice, equality and cultural identity. Held from October 30 to November 1, the mela drew intellectuals, artistes and progressive thinkers from across the country. Through theatre, music and literature, participants addressed social, political and economic challenges from a scientific and peoplecentric perspective. The final evening began with an address by Gurmeet Singh, general secretary of the Desh Bhagat Yadgar Committee, who highlighted the inseparable relationship between literature, art, history and society. A major attraction was the staging of “Asin Yug Sirjangay” by Lok Kala Manch, Artistes perform on the last day of Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da. Mandi Mullanpur, under the direction of Harkesh Chaudhary. Another notable performance, “Tu Bullhe Wangun Bol”, written by Dr Swarajbir and directed by Kewal Dhaliwal, explored the struggles and aspirations of landless labourers and peasants while encouraging younger generations to chart new paths. Other productions included “Khirde Rehan Gulab”, written by Shabdish and directed by Anita Shabdish, and “Sees Tali Te”, written by Gursharan Singh and directed by Krantipal Beas. The plays revisited revolutionary history and underscored the continuing relevance of struggles for social change. The audience responded enthusiastically, often rising to its feet in appreciation. Dr Swarajbir and Kewal Dhaliwal said the overwhelming support for theatre in Punjab c m y b provided fresh inspiration to artists to remain connected with the masses. The highlight of the evening was the musical opera “Badal Dio Samaj” (Change the society), written by Amolak Singh and directed by Harkesh Chaudhary. Featuring more than 100 artists, the production combined music, satire and social commentary, drawing loud applause from the audience. Several cultural groups and performers, including revolutionary kavishri troupes, folk music ensembles and IPTA artists, presented performances that sharply critiqued prevailing social and political systems. As the mela came to a close, visitors and families departed with stacks of books and memories of three days dedicated to progressive thought, culture and people’s movements. The programme was compered by Desh Bhagat Yadgar Committee convener Amolak Singh. Ashok Kaura Phagwara, November 2 Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) member Jitender Singh Shunty has issued a series of directions to the police, health authorities and civic administration to address public grievances, improve essential services and strengthen accountability, setting specific deadlines for compliance during his visits to Phagwara and Kapurthala. During meetings with officials of the district administration, the MCs, Police Department and Health Department, Shunty stressed that public institutions must function in accordance with human rights principles and ensure the dignity, safety and welfare of citizens. He directed the police department to provide separate lockup cells and toilet facilities for women in all police stations and police posts within 15 days, emphasising the need to ensure appropriate facilities for Directs MC to identify suitable site for garbage disposal in Kapurthala women in police custody. Directing DSP Phagwara Palwinder Singh to take up the matter with police headquarters immediately, the member called for the arrangements to be completed within the stipulated timeframe. He also sought a detailed report on the shortage of personnel in police stations and the traffic wing so that the matter could be brought to the attention of the authorities for appropriate action. Reviewing civic issues in Kapurthala, Shunty directed the MC to identify and finalise a suitable site for garbage disposal to provide a permanent solution to the city’s waste management problem. Taking suo motu cognizance of complaints received during an open hearing camp at the District Administrative Com- plex, he instructed the civic body to move beyond temporary arrangements and work towards a sustainable waste disposal system. Expressing concern over the burning of garbage, the member termed the practice a criminal act and warned that strict action would be taken against those found indulging in it. He also ordered the constitution of a team comprising senior officials to inspect the proposed garbage disposal site and submit a report within 10 days. Shunty said he would take up the matter with the Chief Secretary, Punjab, to ensure that Kapurthala, known for its palaces and architectural heritage, moved towards becoming a garbage-free city. The meeting was attended by halqa in-charge Davinder Pal Singh Hanspal, MC Commissioner Anupam Kaler, ADC Shikha Bhagat, SP Dr Mukesh Kumar, BS Bedi from the Commission, heads of various departments and members of the core groups.