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INBRIEF TWO KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENTS Hoshiarpur: Two persons, including a Punjab Policeman, were killed in separate road accidents in the district. The police have registered cases and booked the drivers allegedly involved in the incidents. In the first case, Mandeep Sharma, a resident of Talwara, told the police at the Focal Point that his brother-inlaw, Parvit Kumar, a Punjab Police person and resident of Rodian village, was returning in his vehicle. A motorcycle rider allegedly hit him. Parvit Kumar was taken to various private hospitals before being shifted to the PGI where he died. The police have registered a case against driver Kulvir Singh of Harta. In the second incident, Tara Chand of Saroya told the Mukerian police that his son, Jaswant Singh, was hit by a vehicle near Pyar Chowk. He succumbed to his injuries.The police have booked driver, Nikhil of Sulahrian Kalan. OC WOMAN BEATEN UP BY BIKER Hoshiarpur: The Model Town police have registered a case after a woman was allegedly assaulted and seriously injured by an unidentified motorcycle-borne person. Sunita Kumari, a resident of Subhash Nagar, told the police that she was returning home from work when an unidentified motorcycle rider stopped her on the way and attacked her. She sustained serious injuries and was admitted to hospital. The police have registered a case and initiated further investigation. oc Row over ~24-cr work for Mayor Dhir’s segment Proposals to be taken up by F&CC today Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 4 The Municipal Corporation authorities have finalised the agenda to clear development works worth Rs 52 crore in the Finance and Contracts Committee meeting to be held tomorrow. A controversy has erupted over the agenda, with allegations that Mayor Vaneet Dhir, who also serves as the AAP’s Jalandhar North halqa incharge, has allocated development works worth Rs 24 crore to his own constituency. It has been proposed that Rs 8 crore will be spent on the cleaning and repair of sewage lines, while the remaining funds will be used for road relaying, parks and streetlight works. Among the Assembly segments, Jalandhar Cantonment has been allocated Rs 19 crore, followed by Jalandhar West with Rs 5.64 crore. Jalandhar Central has received the lowest allocation at Rs 3.5 crore. Residents in several localities of Jalandhar North continue to grapple with frequent sewer choking problems. The affected areas include Kalia Colony, the Gauri Shankar Mandir area, Sabzi Mandi, Reru Chowk, Vivek Vihar, Barkat Nagar, Green Valley, the Sheetla Mata Mandir area, Industrial Estate, Dada Colony, the Doaba Chowk area, Sodal railway crossing, Bhagat Singh Colony, New Nagra Colony, the Lamma Pind Chowk area and Santokhpura. The approvals for various other works, including maintenance of 179 tubewells for Rs 65 lakh, installation of LED lights in 11 colonies and sterilisation of stray dogs, are also likely to be granted in tomorrow’s meeting. The meeting is crucial as it comes just two months ahead of the Assembly elections. Jasleen Sethi, Congress MC Councillor, said, “The allocation of funds is unfair. Dhir should remember that he is the Mayor of the city, not just of Jalandhar North. He should ensure a fair distribution of funds for all four constituencies without showing any preferences.” Dhir has not responded to the controversy so far. Teachers spend lakhs on school repairs, grants yet to arrive Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 4 Educators have raised concerns over the delay in releasing grants for civil works in government schools, alleging that teachers are being forced to bear the financial burden of repairs and maintenance despite assurances of government funding. Under the government’s Shikhya Kranti initiative, the civil works include repairs to boundary walls, flooring, washrooms and classrooms. Several teachers have reportedly spent lakhs of rupees on these works, while others have purchased construction material on credit from vendors. With the promised grants yet to reach school accounts, teachers are struggling to recover their expenses and clear outstanding dues. Government Teachers Union (GTU) state president Sukhwinder Singh Chahal said the Education Department had approved the estimated cost of civil works in August and directed schools to begin work, assuring teachers that the funds would be released shortly. “Acting on these assurances, we procured construction material from vendors and paid labourers from our pockets. However, the grants FINANCIAL BURDEN ❝We purchased construction material on credit and paid labourers from our own pockets after being assured that funds would be released shortly. With grants still pending, vendors are demanding payments and teachers are under financial stress. ❞ Sukhwinder Singh Chahal, GTU STATE PRESIDENT A labourer carries out construction work at a government school in Jalandhar. PHOTO:MALKIAT SINGH are still awaited. Vendors are now demanding their payments, leaving us in a difficult position,” Chahal said. Additionally, union leaders Rajesh Kumar Amloh and Jagtar Singh Faizullapur said teachers had been informed during meetings with the officials that 60 per cent of the grant had been approved and would soon be credited to school accounts. The union leaders said teachers started the work in good faith, relying on the Shoppers crowd market first phase of the campaign, the government launched infrastructure and renovation projects in nearly 12,000 government schools. Several schools also organised inauguration ceremonies between April and May last year to mark the completion of these works. Teachers had then flagged pending reimbursements for expenses incurred on these inaugural events, including arrangements for tents, plaques and other logistics. More than a year later, several schools are still awaiting full reimbursement, they claimed. Karnail Singh Phillaur, district president of the union, said: “It has been more than a year, but we have still not received the full amount. Although the government has released some grants, these do not cover the entire expenditure. For instance, against an expenditure of Rs 50,000, we have received only Rs 14,000.” ‘Will remain a Congman,’ says Arora after ED raid Our Correspondent Hoshiarpur, November 4 Former Cabinet Minister Sundar Sham Arora on Wednesday reacted to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) search operation at his residence, which concluded after nearly 40 hours, asserting that nothing incriminating was found against him. Arora said repeated raids by different agencies could not intimidate him to compromise with his political convictions. “No one can threaten me through such tactics. I am a Congressman and will die a Congressman,” he said. Man held for tearing nagar kirtan posters Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 4 The city police have arrested a man for allegedly tearing the posters of nagar kirtan. Rajesh Thakur, ACP Central, stated that strict action was being taken against antisocial elements attempting to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the city. He said on October 31, Gurmeet Singh Bittu, general secretary of the Gurdwara Dewan Asthan, Central Town, had made a call at 7 am informing him that posters regarding the coming nagar kirtan had been torn by an unidentified person. Acting on the complaint, SI Ajmer Lal, SHO Police Station Division No. 4, registered an FIR. During the investigation, multiple police teams were constituted, CCTV footages from the surrounding areas were examined and technical assistance was obtained. As a result, the accused Swatam Soni was arrested. Efforts are also underway to identify and arrest other associates who were allegedly present on the spot along with the accused. department’s assurances but the delay had left them facing financial difficulties. They questioned why teachers should have to arrange funds for government school infrastructure despite the government’s claims of improving education under its Shikhya Kranti campaign. Reportedly, this is not the first time that teachers have raised concerns over delays in payments for works undertaken under the Shikhya Kranti initiative. During the Ahead of the Diwali festival, the market witnesses a huge traffic jam in Kapurthala. A TRIBUNE PHOTO Referring to the successive actions by the Vigilance Bureau, the Income Tax Department and now the Enforcement Directorate, Arora said despite searches and investigations, nothing could be established against him because he had done nothing wrong. He maintained that the latest ED operation also ended without the recovery of any fresh incriminating material or the seizure of any new documents or records from his residence, apart from records relating to the earlier Vigilance and I-T proceedings. “I have nothing to hide. If I have committed no wrongdoing, there is nothing for me to fear,” Arora said, adding that such actions would not weaken his political resolve. The ED search at his residence continued for around 40 hours. During the operation, security arrangements remained tight and outsiders were not allowed to enter the premises. Arora’s remarks came against the backdrop of the ED action linked to allegations being investigated by the agency. Young players learn from Dutch hockey legend Floris Bovelander Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 4 For 16-year-old Akashdeep, Harsimran Singh, Akshit Salaria and several others, it was a lifetime opportunity which they simply could not afford to miss. Having watched videos of Dutch hockey legend Floris Jan Bovelander to improve their drag-flicking skills, they finally got the chance to meet him in person and learn the finer nuances of the game from the master himself. Bovelander, a gold medallist at the 1990 Hockey World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, was at the Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar during the Asian Champions Trophy, where he conducted a special training session for players associated with the Surjit Hockey Academy. In a calm and encouraging manner, the legendary dragflicker shared valuable insights and practical tips with the budding hockey players. Bovelander represented the Netherlands in 241 international matches and scored 215 goals during his international career, which spanned from October 1985 to August 1996. Akashdeep, a player from Kapurthala who was also part of the team that recently won the U-18 Asia Cup, said he was thrilled to learn from Bovelander. “I always knew he was one of the world’s legendary drag-flickers, and today’s experience was very special for me,” he told The Tribune. Another player, Harsimran Singh from Amritsar, who has represented his state in national-level tournaments, said one of the most important lessons Bovelander shared with them was to play without pressure. “One of the things he told us was not to take any pressure. It was a wonderful experience to learn from someone whose videos I have watched so often to improve my drag-flicking skills,” said Harsimran. For the young hockey enthusiast, the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy was also a learning experience in itself. “We are getting to observe how different teams play, understand their styles and learn about the techniques they use. Watching international players perform at this level is a great learning opportunity for us,” he added. Akshit Salaria, a budding hockey player from Pathankot who has represented his state at the national level, was equally thrilled to meet the Dutch legend. “I had only seen Bovelander on social media before c m y b this. Today, he taught us about the correct body position while drag flicking, how to control and jerk the ball, and how to adjust our bodies to execute the movement properly. It was a great experience,” said Akshit. Dilpreet Singh from Amritsar also expressed his excitement at getting an opportunity to train under the celebrated former international. “The only mistake young players can make is not trying at all. Young players should be happy to come to the pitch and, most importantly, enjoy themselves. I would also like to tell coaches to make it fun for the players,” Bovelander said. The young players at the Surjit Hockey Academy took home valuable lessons from a legend whose achievements they had previously only heard about or watched on screen. Dutch legend Floris Jan Bovelander gives tips to budding players at Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar.