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Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: After high court's order, Jalandhar faces uphill task to clear Latifpura encroachments
The district administration is facing a daunting challenge to clear encroachments from the controversial Latifpura demolition site following the Punjab and Haryana high court's latest directive. On July 29, the court ordered removal of all encroachments, including debris and makeshift tents, within 30 days to reopen a 120-ft road blocked for the past two and a half years. The road stands encroached by those whose houses were razed by the Jalandhar Improvement Trust (JIT) in December 2022. The occupants have been staging a protest at the site since demolition of their houses, demanding better rehabilitation provisions. Punjab: After high court's order, Jalandhar faces uphill task to clear Latifpura encroachments The debris and half-razed constructions continue to keep the road passage choked, causing inconvenience to the residents of several colonies on the periphery. The high court orders came after the Joint Action Committee (JAC), Model Town, filed a civil writ petition seeking clearance and re-opening of the main road. The petitioner maintained that the encroachments in Latifpura resulted in heavy traffic jams. On December 9, 2022, the JIT demolished nearly 50 residential structures to get possession of its 241 marlas of land situated in the middle of the town. The drive largely affected around 30 families, who claimed to have settled here since Partition. The demolition process had created a political storm in Punjab as the Opposition and farmers unions cornered AAP for its approach in handling the issue. JIT chairman Rajwinder Kaur Thiara said the meeting in this regard has been scheduled with deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal on Monday to decide the strategy for compliance with the HC order. 'It is a court direction and we are bound to clear the encroachments. If required, we will hold a meeting with the occupants to remove encroachments peacefully,' Thiara said. Meanwhile, Santokh Singh Sandhu, a member of the Latifpura Rehabilitation Committee, said they held a meeting with the occupants residing in the tents at the demolition site after they received eviction notices from the administration. 'We demand proper rehabilitation arrangements. The committee will hold its meeting to decide the next course of action,' Sandhu said. He added that 14 families are presently residing at the demolition site in temporary arrangements. Deadlock continues for years The deadlock has been there between the Latifpura Rehabilitation Committee and the JIT for over three years as the victim families are demanding rehabilitation on the same piece of land. The JIT is offering flats in its development scheme—Bibi Bhani. Those against it are being provided 2-marla land each in Surya Enclave Extensions. Multiple discussions were held between both but remained inconclusive. The JIT also invited applications from the affected families for relocation thrice but not even a single applicant approached them. Mohinder Singh (66) said they had been living in Latifpura for the past four decades and the authorities just took four hours to demolish his five-marla house. 'Only affected families could understand the pain and agony they had gone through after demolition of their houses,' he said. Another victim, Rita Rani, said she is not going to leave the site till the government provides better rehabilitation facilities. It may be mentioned that the families had lost a legal battle in the Supreme Court back in 2012 but since then the respective governments including SAD-BJP government in 2012 and Congress in 2017 remained reluctant to take any action.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jalandhar leads country in NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme
In a significant milestone, Jalandhar district has bagged the first prize in the country (Zone II) under NITI Aayog's Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), earning a development grant of ₹1.5 crore to further improve key parameters in Shahkot block. The ₹ 1.5 crore award money will be spent on development work across various sectors in Jalandhar's Shahkot block, including health, education, nutrition, agriculture and basic infrastructure. (HT) Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal presented the district's achievements during a video conference with NITI Aayog officials, detailing the focused interventions made to uplift Shahkot's performance across key parameters. 'This award money will be spent on development work across various sectors in the block, including health, education, nutrition, agriculture and basic infrastructure,' Aggarwal said. The deputy commissioner attributed this success to a slew of initiatives undertaken in Shahkot over the past few months, which resulted in a marked improvement in performance indicators, making it the top-performing aspirational block in the country (Zone II). The central government had launched the Aspirational Blocks Programme on January 7, 2023, during the second National Conference of Chief Secretaries. The programme aims to improve governance and enhance the quality of life in India's remotest and underdeveloped blocks, focusing on uplifting them through measurable and sustainable development.
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Direct Adampur-Mumbai flight takes off
Jul 03, 2025 07:20 AM IST In a major boost to the industrial sector, a direct flight from Jalandhar's Adampur airport to Mumbai has started operations from Wednesday. The first IndiGo flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reached Adampur at 3.15pm. (HT File) The first IndiGo flight from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport reached Adampur at 3.15pm. Deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said the service would prove to be a game-changer for the NRIs and industrial hub of Punjab. He highlighted that passengers can now conveniently access domestic and international destinations through connecting flights such as Amsterdam, Goa, and Chennai via Mumbai, ensuring better connectivity for travellers. Aggarwal said that discussions with airline operators are on to start flights from Adampur to New Delhi, which would further cater to the travel needs of the entire Doaba region, expecting positive outcomes in coming days. He urged NRIs and the business community to take maximum advantage of the Mumbai flight for their travel needs.
News18
27-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Why Did Class 10 and 12 Toppers Spend A Day With Top Cops In Punjab?
Last Updated: Punjab's Class 10 and 12 toppers got a unique chance to spend a day with senior district officials under the state's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative to learn about governance Punjab's top-performing Class 10 and 12 students recently got a unique opportunity to spend a day with senior district officials as part of a new initiative by the state government. The programme, titled 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' (One Day With DC/SSP), aims to provide meritorious students from government schools with a first-hand experience of public administration, discipline, and service. Under this initiative, toppers were invited to interact with high-ranking officials such as Deputy Commissioners (DC), Police Commissioners (CP), and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSP). On Monday, the DCs of Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Kapurthala, along with the CP of Jalandhar and the SSP of Kapurthala, spent the day with their district's top students. In Jalandhar, DC Himanshu Aggarwal spent time with Class 12 (Non-Medical) toppers, Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.6%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.4%). The students were taken on a guided tour of the DC office, SDM court, Seva Kendra, and the sub-registrar's office, where the administrative processes were explained in detail. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur met with Class 10 toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%), and Neelu Kumari (97.54%), offering them insights into police work, law and order, and public safety. Amritsar DC Sakshi Sahni hosted Class 10 toppers Mehrpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%), and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%) for lunch at her residence. Sharing her journey into civil services, she advised students to choose careers based on passion, not pressure. 'True happiness lies in helping others and contributing to society, not just in earning a salary," she said. In Hoshiarpur, DC Ashika Jain met Class 10 toppers Mehakpreet Kaur (98.46%), Surekha (98.3%), and Mantavy Singh (96.61%). She spoke to them about leadership, the functioning of district administration, and the value of serving the public. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal met with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravneet Kaur, and Tania. He encouraged them to remain dedicated and to never give up on their goals. SSP Gaurav Tura, who interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljit Kaur (96.46%), and Anjali Kumari (95.84%), also motivated them to continue striving for excellence in their chosen fields. This initiative by the Punjab government aims not only to honour academic excellence but also to inspire the next generation of leaders by giving them a glimpse into public service and governance. First Published: May 27, 2025, 14:26 IST
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Class 10, 12 toppers spend a day with top bureaucrats
The Class 10 and 12 toppers of Punjab government schools spent the day with deputy commissioners (DCs), commissioners of police (CPs), and senior superintendents of police (SSPs), as part of the state government's 'Ek Din, DC/SSP De Sang' initiative. The initiative aims at giving the youngsters an insight into the working of the administration and also help them draw inspiration from the lives of these top bureaucrats Jalandhar DC Himanshu Aggarwal engaged with the Class-12 toppers of the district -- Madhavi Salaria (99%), Sakshi (98.60%), and Amanpreet Kaur (98.40%), all of the non-medical stream. He took them on a tour of the DC office, SDM court, Sewa Kendra, sub-registrar's office, and briefed them about the registration process. Jalandhar police commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur spent the day with Class 10 district toppers Preeti Kumari (97.85%), Navneet Kaur (97.54%) and Neelu Kumari (97.54%). Amritsar DC Sakshi Sawhney hosted Class 10 district toppers Meharpreet Kaur (99.38%), Arnoorbir Kaur (98.30%) and Arshdeep Singh (97.84%). Sawhney shared with them her journey of becoming a DC and encouraged them to choose their careers without giving in to any external pressure. Kapurthala DC Amit Kumar Panchal spent the day with Class 12 toppers Ankita Sharma, Ravnit Kaur, and Tania. He shared his IAS journey and advised them to work hard and adopt a never-give-up attitude. Kapurthala SSP Gaurav Toora interacted with Class 10 toppers Manpreet Kaur (96.77%), Kamaljeet Kaur (96.46%) and Anjali Kumari (95.84%).
