Abohar: Aditya Chaudhary (18) of Kikkarkhera village in Abohar was a member of the recurve (junior) team that recently won gold in the 16th edition of the World Archery Youth Championships. The event was held in Wroclaw, Poland. Aditya was felicitated by a local Apna Abohar, Apni Abha campaign organiser and Mayor Vimal Thatai on Saturday. Aditya’s father Shanker Chaudhary said Aditya got initial coaching from archer Ravi Kumar, physical education head at the LRS DAV Senior Sec School in Abohar and was later trained at the developing stage by Gurjit Singh Sandhu, who serves at a government school in Rajpura village. Aditya had also won many medals in national school games.
Bid to lose ‘dirty’ tag
Abohar: To beautify Abohar town, which had been ranked the third dirtiest city in the country in a survey conducted last year, the Arorvansh Sabha has agreed to shift the life-size statue of Arut Ji Maharaj, founder of Arora community, to fountain chowk which will be constructed near the maiden 100-ft wide road connecting the Abha City Square and main bus stand. A sum of Rs12 lakh will be spent on the project. Abohar Mayor Vimal Thatai and others said 50 per cent of the cost had been arranged during a fundraising campaign and work could be started as per prescribed the schedule.
Tactic ‘understanding’ fails
Sangrur: Incidents of gherao by farmers at events organised in Longowal on August 20 have caused panic among SAD and Congress leaders. Politicians of both parties were confident the tactic “understanding” with some farmers loyal to their respective parties will help them avoid similar protests, but their calculations have proved wrong so far.
In US to woo diaspora
Faridkot: With eyes set on 2022 Assembly elections, Gurdit Singh Sekhon, halqa in charge of AAP from Faridkot, has gone to the US to woo NRI Punjab diaspora. Other than drawing people with Punjab background in America, the AAP leader plans to visit Canada to attract the overseas Punjabis and seek donations. “Though it is an informal visit by Sekhon, he may set an impressive base among Punjab diaspora in the US and Canada. Due to links with Punjab voters, Sekhon’s visit will surely help the party,” said Kotkapura AAP MLA Kultar Singh Sandhwan.
No challan by traffic police!
Patiala: Following orders of Patiala SSP Sandeep Garg, the traffic police have lost the right to issue challans. The SSP issued the orders while acting on numerous complaints received by him that the cops were indulged in wrong practices. A few days ago, he ordered the traffic wing of the district not to issue challans and only manage traffic to ensure smooth vehicular movement. They were asked to deposit their challan books. “Instead, the police stations concerned will now issue challans and ensure the traffic violators are penalised. We will take strict action against anyone harassing public,” said Garg.
Contributed by Raj Sadosh, Parvesh Sharma, Balwant Garg amp; Aman Sood
Young archer hits bull’s eye
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