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Ludhiana: Joy in Kila Raipur as bill paves way for return of bullock cart races
Ludhiana: Joy in Kila Raipur as bill paves way for return of bullock cart races

Hindustan Times

time4 hours ago

  • Politics
  • Hindustan Times

Ludhiana: Joy in Kila Raipur as bill paves way for return of bullock cart races

The bullock cart races of Kila Raipur are all set to make a comeback, with Punjab Vidhan Sabha passing the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill, 2025, clearing the legal roadblocks that had long stalled these traditional races. The president of the Kila Raipur Sports Association, Col Surinder Singh (retd), expressed his happiness and thanked everyone who supported the cause. (HT Photo) President Droupadi Murmu had already given her assent to the bill earlier this year on February 27, paving the way for the resumption of bullock cart racing under certain conditions. With the Punjab assembly now formally passing the bill, organisers can once again begin preparing for the return of one of the Punjab's oldest rural sporting traditions. The president of the Kila Raipur Sports Association, Col Surinder Singh (retd), expressed his happiness and thanked everyone who supported the cause. 'It is a historic day for us. After years of legal hurdles and tireless efforts by our association, the path has finally cleared. This sport is not just a competition, it's our heritage,' he said. Col Singh recalled the difficulties faced by the organisers over the past decade. 'After the Supreme Court's 2014 ban, it became nearly impossible to organise bullock cart races. While states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka fought alongside their governments and succeeded in getting laws passed for Jallikattu and Kambala, here in Punjab, our association had to fight the case on its own — from the high court to the Supreme Court — without any financial help from the government,' he said. He added, 'We sent a proposal to the President back in 2019, and after years of delay, we received assent in 2024. Now, with the bill passed by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, it is time the state issues clear guidelines to all deputy commissioners to allow these races at village fairs.' The event, famously known as the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, has been celebrated since the 1930s and gained global attention for its display of traditional Punjabi sports. The bullock cart race was the star attraction — until the 2014 ban under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 brought it to a halt. As per the new law, strict conditions will govern the conduct of such races. These include the presence of a veterinary team during the event, ensuring animals are fit and healthy, that races are not conducted under extreme heat, and other welfare measures in line with animal safety rules. Nirmal Singh, general secretary of Malwa Doaba Bullock Association said, 'We have made untiring efforts from the past 14 years and our efforts have borne fruits and all the bullock cart racers are happy and eagerly waiting for the race'. With the bill now officially in place, villagers, sports fans, and traditionalists are eagerly waiting for the return of thunderous hoofbeats at the tracks of Kila Raipur.

"Will try to finish the operation by this afternoon" says NDRF commandant on Gambhira bridge collapse rescue
"Will try to finish the operation by this afternoon" says NDRF commandant on Gambhira bridge collapse rescue

India Gazette

time3 days ago

  • General
  • India Gazette

"Will try to finish the operation by this afternoon" says NDRF commandant on Gambhira bridge collapse rescue

Vadodara (Gujarat) [India], July 10 (ANI): The operation of rescue and relief at the site of the Gambhira bridge collapse incident in Vadodara, Gujarat is in its closing stages. Commandant Surinder Singh, from National Defence Rescue Force (NDRF) Commandant, on Thursday, said that in total two teams and a sub-team have been at the site and are working on the rescue operation. 'Yesterday, District Administration informed us of this around 9 am, they demanded one team of the NDRF to retrieve the victims. So, we sent one team here. We started our rescue operations as soon as we reached here. We assessed that one team won't be enough and we would need more teams. So, we deputed one more team. Later one more sub-team was deployed. So, two teams and one sub-team are here,' said Surinder Singh. Adding further, Singh said, 'We are continuing the rescue operation. So far,13 bodies and 5 live victims have been retrieved. Our priority is to check the area at the earliest and retrieve bodies as well as live victims. We will try to finish the operation by this afternoon.' A section of the Gambhira bridge connecting to Vadodara and Anand collapsed a day ago and fell into the Mahisagar river below. The rescue operation continued this morning and Vadodara District Collector Anil Dhameliya visited the site on Thursday. The Collector and other officials of the local administration have been visiting and taking stock of the relief and rescue operations on site of collapse since Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of the deceased in the bridge collapse. The injured would be given Rs 50,000. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the families of those who died in the bridge collapse in Vadodara. He also announced Rs 50,000 for the injured. (ANI)

Utkarsh of MGU secures 5th spot in NSS initiative
Utkarsh of MGU secures 5th spot in NSS initiative

Time of India

time27-06-2025

  • Time of India

Utkarsh of MGU secures 5th spot in NSS initiative

Gorakhpur: , a student of Mahayogi Gorakhnath University (MGU), Gorakhpur, made his institution proud by securing the fifth position in the state under the 'Social Media Posting' category of the 'Student-Police Experiential Training Phase 2.0' programme, stated the MGU media cell. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The initiative was jointly organised by the National Service Scheme (NSS) and Uttar Pradesh Police to foster civic awareness and collaboration. A dedicated NSS volunteer at MGU, Utkarsh was awarded a certificate of appreciation by the Director General of Police (Rules & Manuals), UP. The certificate was formally presented by MGU vice-chancellor Surinder Singh and circle officer Vijay Anand Shahi. Congratulating Utkarsh, Singh praised the programme, highlighting its role in nurturing confidence, discipline, leadership, and a sense of social responsibility among students. "Such initiatives empower students to become 'Police Mitras' and drive positive change in the society," he added. TNN

Punjabi brothers win gold & silver medals at Dairy Industry Association of Australia
Punjabi brothers win gold & silver medals at Dairy Industry Association of Australia

SBS Australia

time23-06-2025

  • Business
  • SBS Australia

Punjabi brothers win gold & silver medals at Dairy Industry Association of Australia

These annual awards recognise excellence in dairy processing across Australia. Having won major accolades at the awards, Surinder Singh told SBS Punjabi that they credit their success to the 'traditional Indian' dairy heritage. The brothers say they've maintained a strong connection with their community while combining traditional knowledge with modern innovations. Listen to the inspiring story of these Indian-origin dairy entrepreneurs via this podcast. 🔊 Find all our podcasts and stories that matter here at SBS Punjabi Podcast Collection. 💻 For news, information and interviews in Punjabi from across Australia and the homeland, you can tune in to SBS Punjabi live from Monday to Friday at 4pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website . 📲 Also, follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Delhi Police EOW arrests Angad Pal Singh in cheating, forgery case after complaint from ICICI Bank
Delhi Police EOW arrests Angad Pal Singh in cheating, forgery case after complaint from ICICI Bank

India Gazette

time07-06-2025

  • Business
  • India Gazette

Delhi Police EOW arrests Angad Pal Singh in cheating, forgery case after complaint from ICICI Bank

New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Economic Offences Wing, Delhi Police, has arrested the accused Angad Pal Singh in a cheating and forgery case of Rs 30.47 crores. The accused Angad Pal Singh, along with his father Surinder Singh and brother Harsahib Singh, was holding ownership of five firms, namely Kumar Trading Company, National Trader, Trident Overseas India, HSC Exim India and AHC Auto Spares. As per the Delhi Police, the accused, Angad Pal Singh, used to manage the affairs of these companies along with his father and brother. They have created forged Foreign Inward Remittance Certificates and obtained benefits of Duty Credit Scrips worth Rs. 30.47 Crores and sold it in the open market. The remittance was shown to have been received by the Corporation Bank. They opened bank accounts in ICICI Bank Ltd. and processed the documents in conspiracy with bank employees. When the complaint was filed, they fled out of the country. The accused had been deported from the USA and arrested by CBI in another case of fraud. He was arrested by EOW on Friday. The ICICI Bank Ltd filed a complainant and reported that 467 fake Foreign Inward Remittance Certificate (FIRCs) were submitted to the bank (ICICI Bank, Naraina) by their 18 account holders (17 firms) during processing of their export documents. The FIRC were for the period from September 26, 2013 to October 21, 2015. On receipt of the FIRCs, ICICI issued Bank Realisation Certificates (BRCs) to the account holders, who availed trade (export) benefits from the office of DGFT (Director General of Foreign Trade) under the foreign trade policy. All these FIRCs, which ran into Crores of rupees, were purportedly issued from Corporation Bank, Bhikaji Cama Place, Delhi. During the investigation of the case, it was found that as per the Foreign Trade Policy, two kinds of benefits used to be given to the exporters: (i) Duty Drawback and (ii) Scrips /License/letter/Hundi. The goods which were to be exported outside India used to pass through Customs, and the Duty Drawback was directly credited into the account of the exporter by Customs once a consignment was exported. Whereas, the second benefit was extended by the office of DGFT and this could be used at the time of import of goods for exemption of duties. Duty Credit Scrips (DCS) used to be the credits given to the exporters as incentives. These licenses/scrips used to be issued when payment against the export was received in the account of exporter. It was found that after receiving payment against the export, the trader/proprietor of the firm used to submit the export documents to the AD Bank (Authorized Dealer Bank) and after processing documents, the bank used to issue BRC (Bank Realization Certificate) to the exporter. The exporter thereafter used to produce the same to the DGFT and apply for the benefits. After going through the documents, the DGFT used to issue licenses/scrips. These incentives used to be given to the exporters in the form of Import duty credit and not as direct cash benefits. These credits could be used for the payment of Basic Customs Duties & Cess, and these Scrips are transferable. The accused is in judicial custody and is involved in one more criminal case registered with the EOW, as per the police. (ANI)

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