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Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: High court issues warrants against MC commissioner
The Punjab and Haryana high court has issued bailable warrants against Ludhiana Municipal Corporation (MC) commissioner Aaditya Dachawal for failing to appear in court during the hearing of a contempt petition related to a land ownership dispute in Upkar Nagar. The court directed the city police commissioner to ensure the serving of bailable warrants and secure the presence of the MC Commissioner on the next date of hearing which is scheduled on May 27. The case revolves around a contentious 2,200-square-yard land parcel regarding which ownership rights are being contested between a private petitioner and the MC. During an earlier hearing, Dachawal had appeared via videoconferencing and sought additional time to file a response. However, in Friday's proceedings, he remained absent, prompting the court to issue bailable warrants. The petitioner has claimed rightful ownership over the said land, citing that it belonged to his predecessors and was released from the Kundan Puri Scheme. However, the MC contends that the land forms part of the overlapping Upkar Nagar Scheme and is not available for private ownership. Despite repeated opportunities, the civic body has so far failed to present any official documentation or notification to substantiate its claim. The court observed that the absence of the commissioner and lack of evidence from the civic authorities amounted to non-compliance with court directions.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Stop discharge of polluted water into Buddha Dariya'
Ludhiana: Amid the ongoing karsewa at Buddha Dariya , two significant meetings were held Friday, resulting in strict administrative decisions. MP Balbir Singh Seechewal firmly directed officials that under no circumstances should polluted water be allowed to enter Buddha Dariya. He said the collection of dung and waste from dairies was managed for two months, and even a 5.5 acre of land was provided on lease so that dairy operators could dispose of the waste the meeting, the deputy commissioner instructed the officials that dairy operators should use water judiciously and must install storage tanks to minimise water the same meeting, Ludhiana Municipal Corporation additional commissioner Paramdeep Singh Khaira directed Glada officials to take all necessary measures to stop the discharge of polluted water into Buddha Dariya. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list Steps were also mandated to prevent water misuse at the Tajpur Dairy engineer of the Punjab Pollution Control Board , RK Rattra, emphasised that no factory should be allowed to discharge toxic or polluted water into the Dariya. He assured strict enforcement and action against the issue of hormone injections being administered to cattle in dairies to increase milk production was also taken up. These injections were reported as being extremely harmful to human health. Seechewal made it clear that the health of Punjab's people should not be compromised in any way. Officials were urged to take firm and adequate measures to ensure the purity of milk. The meeting also addressed the living conditions of labourers working in dairies, emphasising the need for proper air, water, and basic facilities.
