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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Strike halts 3,000 public buses in Punjab, commuters bear the brunt
1 2 3 Nearly 3,000 buses operated by PRTC, Punbus and Punjab Roadways remained off roads on Thursday due to a strike by contract employees, leaving commuters in the lurch. A week ago, contractual workers demanded the cancellation of the kilometre-scheme tenders being floated for private bus operators and pressing for overdue salary payments and other job-related demands. The protest was temporarily suspended after govt intervention. However, the workers issued a warning that they would resume their protest beginning Aug 14 if their demands were not met. The employees are also demanding regularisation and addition of new buses to the PRTC and Punbus fleet. The workers claimed that as per the state govt transport policy of 1986, govt and private buses need to be operated at a 70:30 ratio, a move not being followed. Around 400 govt buses completed their 15 years of life in the last three years and are non-operating. Nevertheless, the state govt failed to add any new buses to the govt fleet, with only around 800 new buses being added in 2021, they claimed. The strike caused inconvenience to a number of commuters, especially women who have been provided free travel access in govt buses. "I had planned to go back home to Rampura Phul due to the long weekend but only private buses are operating and that too are overcrowded. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo On the busy routes, it becomes very difficult for women to travel in the overcrowded bus," said Navjot Kaur, a student from the university in Patiala. A PRTC employee union leader said that on several routes there are no or very few private buses operating in the state and the suspension of buses on these routes leaves a greater impact. Many commuters found themselves stranded without any way to reach their destinations. Resham Singh, president, PRTC-Punbus Employee Union, said they have been called for a meeting with govt officials . "If the meeting doen not bring any fruitful results, we may extend our strike," he said. Members of contractual employees union said that Rs 2.64 crore constitutes PRTC's daily receipt, while Rs 3 crore is that of Punbus. MSID:: 123300491 413 | Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Deposit passport: HC to man accused of cheating Navjot Sidhu's wife
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday asked Gagandeep Singh , who is accused of duping cricketer-turned-political leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur , to deposit his passport with the investigating officer upon arrival from Dubai. The court also clarified that if he arrived in the country and attended the mediation centre to settle his dispute with Navjot Kaur amicably, police will not arrest him to facilitate his participation in the mediation proceedings. Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya passed these orders while hearing a petition filed by the accused. During the hearing of the case on Monday, counsels representing Navjot Kaur and Gagandeep Singh informed the bench that the disputes between them could be settled by way of mediation, and for this purpose, the parties may be referred to the mediation and conciliation centre of the court. The bench accepted their request and referred the matter for mediation. "Parties through their counsel are directed to appear before the mediation and conciliation centre on Aug 12. In the meanwhile, the petitioner (Gagandeep Singh) will not be arrested to facilitate his participation in the mediation proceedings. He shall deposit his passport with the investigating officer on arriving in the country," the HC ordered. As per the FIR, registered in Oct 2024 at Patiala, former MLA Navjot Kaur came into contact with Gagandeep alias Prince, who introduced himself as a partner of Space Builders and Promoters and OTH Builders and Promoters, allegedly involved in real estate projects across Mohali and Zirakpur. Gagandeep allegedly gave assurances of high returns while asking the complainant for investment in some real-estate projects. On this, Navjot Kaur and her relatives allegedly invested around Rs 10.35 crore through bank transfers as well as cash into the real estate venture represented by Gagandeep. Later, the returns were delayed, and the cheques issued by Gagandeep to refund money were dishonoured. On Navjot Kaur's complaint, an FIR was registered in Patiala. The accused had approached the high court for bail.
Time of India
04-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
High court asks accused in cheating case with Navjot Sidhu's wife to deposit passport and participate in mediation
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday asked , who is facing criminal cases for allegedly duping cricketer-turned-political leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife, , to deposit his passport with the investigating officer upon arrival from Dubai. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The HC also clarified that if he arrives in the country and attends the mediation centre to settle his dispute with Navjot Kaur amicably, the police shall not arrest him to facilitate his participation in the mediation proceedings. Justice Tribhuvan Dahiya passed these orders while hearing a petition filed by the accused, Gagandeep Singh. During the hearing of the case on Monday, counsels representing Navjot Kaur and Gagandeep Singh informed the bench that the disputes between them could be settled by way of mediation, and for this purpose, the parties may be referred to the Mediation and Conciliation Centre of the Court. The bench accepted their request and referred the matter for mediation. 'Parties through their counsel are directed to appear before the Mediation and Conciliation Centre on August 12. In the meanwhile, the petitioner (Gagandeep Singh) will not be arrested to facilitate his participation in the mediation proceedings. He shall deposit his passport with the investigating officer on arriving in the country,' the HC ordered. As per the FIR, registered in October 2024 at Patiala, former MLA Navjot Kaur came into contact with Gagandeep Singh, alias Prince, who introduced himself as a partner of Ms Space Builders and Promoters and OTH Builders and Promoters, allegedly involved in real estate projects across Mohali and Zirakpur. Gagandeep allegedly gave assurances of high returns while asking the complainant for investment in some real estate projects. On this, Navjot Kaur and her relatives allegedly invested around Rs 10.35 crores through bank transfers as well as cash into the real estate venture represented by Gagandeep. Later, the returns were delayed, and the cheques issued by Gagandeep to refund money were dishonoured. On Navjot Kaur's complaint, an FIR was registered in Patiala. The accused approached the High Court for bail.
