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Paragpur sarpanch suspended
Dera Bassi, November 17 According to the sources, Jaswant, who had won over Bakshish Singh in the panchayat elections held on May 26, 2008, was elected as the sarpanch of the village. On May 22, 2009 Bakshish had filed a petition to in the court about the two votes occupied by the Jaswant. Investigations by officials concerned revealed that apart from having a vote number-920 registered in his name at Ward No-10, Zirakpur, Jaswant was also having another vote (vote number-379) registered in his name at Paragpur village. Taking action against Jaswant, the District Tribunal Court (Mohali) declared the earlier elections illegal under Section 89(d) of the Punjab State Election Commission Act and suspended him from the post of sarpanch while announced Bakshish Singh as the winner and appointed him as the new sarpanch. Meanwhile, Jaswant denied the occupation of two votes in the subdivision and he said he would approach the higher court in the matter.
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Woman’s Death
Ropar, November 17 On May 23, 2008, the Sadar police, Ropar, has registered a case under Section 302 of the IPC against Balkar Singh for allegedly killing wife Balwinder Kaur. The police had booked Balkar Singh, brothers-in-law Jagtar Singh and Avtar Singh and mother-in-law Gurmeet Kaur. Later, the post mortem report of the deceased stated that she had committed suicide. The accused were subsequently booked under Sections 306 and 34 of the IPC. The court today acquitted all other accused and punished Balkar Singh under Section 498 of the IPC. |
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Five hurt in road mishap
Zirakpur, November 17 The incident took place around 7 pm when a jeep owned by a private bank rammed into a Tractor-trolley from behind. The tractor trolley was coming towards Chandigarh from Dera Bassi. A rear wheel of the tractor got separated due to collision. Five persons, who were sitting in the bank jeep sustained serious injuries. The jeep driver and two gunmen were rushed to GMCH-32. Their condition of those hurt is said to be critical. The police said a case would be registered after recording the statements of the injured. |
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Merchant Navy officer killed in accident
The accident took place at a sharp turn and the officer died on the spot. He was survived by his father Brigadier RS Sidhu and wife Ripen. Kanwarjit was married two years ago. He was on his way back after meeting some friends in Fatehgarh Sahib. Police officials said a case had been registered and the body was handed over to the family members after conducting a post mortem. The family members of Kanwarjit said he was about to join as Captain and was awaiting his new posting. He got a phone call two days ago for joining as the Captain. |
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Six held for posing as eunuchs
Zirakpur, November 17 The “eunuchs” were identified as Vikram, Harish, Shankar, Bansi and Toofan. They hailed from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The police stated that the incident took place around 2 pm when eight “eunuchs” knocked the door of Sukhwinder Kaur, a resident of exchange colony, and asked for Rs 5,100 as “greetings”. She was giving them Rs 5,00 but they refused take that sun and demanded the desired amount. She called up her neighbour, who immediately raised an alarm as she was able to make out that they were not eunuchs. Two of them managed to flee from the scene while six of them were nabbed by the residents. They were then handed over to the police. The police stated that the complaint had been lodged and the police team had been sent to Banur for identification of all the impersonated eunuchs. |
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Sewerage work nearing completion: MC chief
Zirakpur, November 17 He said a sewerage treatment plant (STP) would be set up in Singhpura village shortly and tenders would be called shortly for the STP. The MC had already written to the NHAI officials for NOC to set up a green belt under the flyover. After getting NOC from the NHAI, both sides would be grilled and the area would have a green-cover, he added. |
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Folk music fest today
Patiala, November 17 According to Dr Rajinder Gill, coordinator and head of department of music, famous Punjabi singers, Pammi Bai and Sardul Sikandar, will perform at the GTB Hall of the university. Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jaspal Singh, will preside over the function. |
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756 examined at dental fortnight
Kharar, November 17 A team of dentists examined the students of government schools and government-aided private schools. SMO Kharar, Dr Jai Singh, said a total of 756 patients were examined, 26 complete dentures were given free of cost, 190 tooth extraction procedures were conducted, 35 patients underwent root canal treatment, scaling and polishing of 56 cases was done, 140 temporary tooth filling and 163 permanent tooth filling was done. Dr Jai Singh added that during the camp, people were educated on the importance of healthy teeth, which ensured good digestion and health. It was emphasised that fresh vegetables and fruits should be taken. |
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Man falls off train, injured
Kalka, November 17 Official sources in the Govt Railway Police (GRP), Kalka, said the incident took place when the man fell from the Kalka-Howrah train while trying to descend from the train after it rolled out of the Kalka railway station at 11.45 pm. Sources said the person who had come to see off his relatives met with the accident when he attempted to alight from the running train. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital, Kalka, from where he was referred to the PGI, Chandigarh. As his condition was critical, he could not give any statement, said the police sources. |
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Woman dies of burn injuries
Kharar, November 17 In his statement to the police, the deceased husband, Ramvir, told the police that he worked at a nursery in Chandigarh and used to live with his family at Desu Majra. During the night, the family had lit up a lamp. Suddenly his wife’s bed caught fire and she was charred to death, whereas their one-year-old daughter escaped the flames. She was rushed to the Civil Hospital. Ramvir too suffered burn injuries. The police is investigating the case. |
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Food samples taken
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 17 Health department officials said samples of refined oil had been taken from
Sirhind, samples of namkeen and jam were taken from Bassi Pathana, desi ghee and
ketchup samples from Nogawan and cheese samples were taken from Verka in
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Painting contest
Patiala, November 17 Patiala SSP Ranbir Singh Khatra was the chief guest. He appreciated the talent of the students. He also made the students aware of global warming and greenhouse effect. In the painting competition, lecturer of Women College Gurveen Karu , lecturer of State College of Education Dr Davinder Karu and Harjit Sodhi were the judges. Results: Jaisnoor of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School, Patiala, bagged the first position. Kaveri Jha of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Public School, Patiala, got the second position and Karanbir Singh of Akal Academy, Balbehra, got the third position. |
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Career options in defence discussed
Patiala, November 17 Col HP Singh highlighted the job opportunities in defence sector. Deputy director of employment, NS Multani, persuaded the students to enhance their skills. He also elaborated upon various training programmes offered by the department. Dr SS Rekhi interacted with the students on teacher training courses. The college principal assured students of guidance. |
Lawyers up against ‘judge-son nexus’
Chandigarh, November 17 In a requisition believed to have been signed by over 800 advocates and passed by the Bar Association, the advocates have asserted: “To check the growth of judge-son/relative nexus syndrome, those judges be transferred immediately whose sons/relatives are practising in the high court.” Available information suggests as many as 10 judges could be affected by the resolution. The lawyers have also demanded declaration of assets be made mandatory for all candidates at the time of elevation; and there should be an “all-India judicial service on the pattern of IAS/IPS”. The requisition reads: “The issue of declaration of assets has been a matter of controversy after the CJI said a few months ago that there was no law that made it mandatory for the judges to make their assets public.” However, bowing to the pressure from various quarters, including by sitting judges and former CJI, as well as the people of India, judges of the Supreme Court decided on August 26 to make public their assets. “So far, only the judges of the Supreme Court and seven high courts have decided to declare their assets, but judges of 18 high courts have not even decided to disclose their assets till today. So declaration of assets by the higher judiciary be made mandatory by the provision of law,” it has been said. The lawyers have also asked for a transparent and irreversible transfer policy.
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HC jolt for male health guides
Chandigarh, November 17 With this, the court has refused to entertain a petition filed by removed “guides”, who were “primarily meant for educating and motivating villagers to accept available health care services”. The Government of India issued a letter on May 15, 1987, intimating it had already informed the states and union territories not to discontinue the “male health guides” scheme. Seeking compliance, Sharda Ram Brahmania and others petitioners had filed a petition against the Government of India and other respondents. Challenging the discontinuation, they had prayed for directions to the respondents to provide them with medicine kits and stipend to all male health guides. Taking up the matter, Justice Ranjit Singh ruled: “Certainly no legal or constitutional right had been violated, which could be challenged in the writ petition. Prayer made in the writ petition is to seek enforcement of a communication from the Central Government to the state counsel. The annexure is a letter intimating individuals that the state has been informed not to discontinue with male guides. This communication is certainly not enforceable as a right.” “The first prayer made in the writ petition is for directing respondents to supply medicine kits. The petitioners would not have any right to receive medicine kits for which enforceable directions can be issued to the state - respondent. Second prayer is to release their stipend, Rs 50 per month. Once the scheme is discontinued, stipend will not be payable”. In the detailed order, Justice Ranjit Singh asserted: “Otherwise also, the petitioner has not shown breach of any legal or fundamental right, for which the writ jurisdiction is required to be exercised. The petitioners have not challenged the action of the state government to discontinue the scheme in the writ petition. Thus, I am of the view that writ petition is misconceived and deserves to be dismissed. It is so ordered.”
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Three convicted of murder
Chandigarh, November 17 Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Raj Shekhar Attri today convicted Yashpal, Rakesh and Vikas of murdering 19-year-old Bajinder Singh, son of a tea vendor, to death in broad daylight at the Palsora Colony. The victim’s father, Punjab Singh, who is the complainant, had got injured in the scuffle. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced on November 19. The assailants had stabbed the father-son duo in the full public view and fled from the spot leaving them severely injured. They were taken to Sector 16 General Hospital, where Bajinder succumbed to his injuries. The police had stated in the court that the incident took place at around 11.30 am when the three accused youths came to the tea stall of Punjab Singh along the road dividing Sectors 55 and 56. They asked him to prepare tea and after taking tea, they paid the amount. In the meantime, Bajinder reached there. One of the youths threatened Bajinder to mend his ways saying that he was going against them. At which, Bajinder entered into a heated argument with them following which they assaulted him, said the police. Singh, who is a resident of Sector 56, in his complaint had said that on seeing the trio getting violent, Bajinder ran for his life. They chased and intercepted him and one of them caught hold of him while the other stabbed him thrice in his stomach. On seeing this, he ( Singh) ran to rescue his son and caught hold of one assailant, but he was also stabbed repeatedly. By that time, his son collapsed on the ground and the assailants sped away.
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Punjab Tractors told to pay Rs 8,200 to complainant
Chandigarh, November 17 Dismissing the appeal filed by the Punjab Tractors Limited against the orders of the forum, the commission, in its orders, observed that in view of facts and circumstances of the case, it was of the opinion that not only the dealer, but both Punjab Tractors Limited and Standard Services were liable to make a payment of Rs 8,200 along with costs, as ordered by the forum. The complainant, Saroj Devi, purchased a Swaraj tractor from the Standard Services on April 25, 2000, by paying Rs 1,98,000. The dealer, to increase the sale of tractors and attract more customers, had floated a gift scheme, according to which a customer was entitled to get a 20-inch colour television as a gift on purchasing a tractor between March 6, 2000, and April 30, 2000. The dealer told Saroj that televisions had not been received from the company and as soon as the stock was received, it would be delivered to her. Thereafter, she had made repeated visits and requested them to deliver the television, but all in vain. Hence, alleging deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, she had filed the complaint. However, the dealer claimed that the complainant was asked to collect the television on May 16, 2000. She came the same day and got a cash discount of Rs 8,200 in lieu of the television. The company, Punjab Tractors Limited, had stated that it had never floated any gift scheme of a colour television on the purchase of a tractor and so there was no cause to file a complaint.
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1 killed in road mishap
Chandigarh, November 17 According to the police, victim Roopak Datta of Sector 16, Panchkula, was returning home in his Maruti car from Chandigarh. When he approached at the traffic lights point near Kalagram, a truck suddenly took a U-turn and came in front of his car. He was referred to PGI where he was declared bought dead. The police has registered a case.
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One booked for rape attempt
Mohali, November 17 The police booked the accused, Davinder Singh, after the victim told the police that her cousin, Poonam, had invited her to a birthday function at her house in Sector 71 here on November 14. She came along with her Chandigarh-based friend Preeti. After the function, she left for her friend’s house.On November 15, Poonam again called her. But Davinder tried to outrage her modesty. She raised an alarm, following which her friend came to her rescue. A case under Sections 323, 376, 511 and 506 of the IPC has been registered at Mohali. The accused is yet to be arrested.
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Four injured in scuffle
Panchkula, November 17 According to information Nitin and Saurabh were on their shop in Sector 20 when Vinod and Asim reached there and had a tiff over some money. Though no case was registered till the filing of reports, the police was investing the matter.
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Horse show concludes
Chandigarh, November 17 The show attracted huge crowds on the final day as the team tent pegging and open jumping six-bar event along with children’s events were competed for today. Results: Puissance Jumping (senior): Nb Ris Mal Chand and Nb Ris RL Mali Pussing Jumping (open): Nb Ris Mal Chand, Nb Ris Mal Chand (both RTSD, Saharanpur), Maj K Yadav (HQ NC). Team Tent Pegging Individual (lane): Insp Rampool, ASI Nar Singh, ASI Ram Bhagat and HC Leela Ram (Haryana Police, Madhuban), SDM Surinder Singh, Dfr Bhupinder Singh, L/Dfr Govind Ram and Swr Raghubinder Singh (RTSD Saharanpur), ASI Nirmal Singh, ASI Hari Krishan, ASI Rameshwar and ASI Krishan Gopal (Haryana Police). Junior jumping (normal) (age 16-21years): BSC Mohit (RVCC Meerut), Master Sunil Grewal. (PBG), Cadet Ritika, (I Haryana R&V Sqn). Children Jumping top score (age 12 to 14 years): VikramJit Singh (PPS Nabha), Herculish (MNSS Rai), Mantash Singh (SRPC), Naindeep Singh (PPS Nabha). Children jumping (normal) (age 10 to 12 years): Tarun (MNSS Rai), Jaskaran Singh (Kirpal Sagar Academy), Pargat Singh (PPS Nabha), Tushar (MNSS Rai). Children musical lance (age 08 to 10years): Haras Chhikara (SRPC), Kirat Bhalla (SRPC), Shivpartap (PPS Nabha). Children musical lance (age10 to 12 years): Amanpreet Singh (PPS Nabha), Manveer Singh Gill (Kirpal Sagar Academy), Pargat Singh (PPS Nabha). Puissance jumping junior: Rahul Punia (RVCC Meerut), GC A Malik (IMA Dehadun), Open jumping six bar (senior): Nk Khu Singh, GC A Singh, Nb/Sub Bishonai, Maj K Yadav. |
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Hockey
Chandigarh, November 17 SAI’s scored their first goal through Sunil Yadav, who converted the first penalty corner in the fourth minute. Affab Yousuf scored the second goal in the 10th minute to give 2-0 lead to his team and soon after Abhishek converted the penalty corner in the 11th minute. In the 27th minute, Abhishek again sounded the board by hitting the penalty stroke and Yousuf again displaying brilliant stick work scored his individual second goal in the 32nd minute through field goal to give 5-0 lead in the first half. In the second half, Azam Baig of SAI XI sounded the board through field goal in the 44th minute, while Kuldeep Moar scored the seventh goal in the 55th minute. Finally, Juiraid scored the eighth goal in the 57th minute to seal the fate of Rock Rovers. SAI got three penalty corners and one penalty stroke, while their opponents got two penalty corners but failed to convert any. Earlier, in the first match, Punjab National Bank beat Karnataka XI 3-1. Karnataka’s KD Dinesh scored the first goal for his team in the 12th minute but soon after PNB boys took control of the ball and scored the equaliser in the 14th minute through Satpal, who converted the penalty corner. Thereafter, PNB’s Lakhwinder Singh scored the goal in he 22nd minute by converting the penalty corner to give 2-1 lead in the first half. In the second half, Yudhvir Singh of PNB scored the third goal for his team by hitting the goal post with penalty stroke in the 47th minute to seal the fate of Karnataka XI. PNB got three penalty corners and one penalty stroke, while Karnataka failed to convert two penalty corners they got in second half of the game. In the last match of the day, BSF drubbed South Central Railway by two goals. In the first half, both the teams played well and did not allow their opponents any opportunity to score. However, in the second half, BSF players took full control of the ball and scored their first goal in the 52nd minute through Virender Singh, who converted the penalty corner. In th 61st minute, Saranjit Singh scored the field goal to give 2-0 lead to the BSF to seal the fate of Railway. Even though Railway team got five penalty corners, it failed to convert any of them. |
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CCET down Gobindgarh college in cricket
Chandigarh, November 17 After CCET won the toss and decided to field, Gobindgarh Public College scored 148 runs in 30 overs losing all their wickets. Saurav (38), Kamal Mohan (34), and Gagan Shah (27) were the main scorers for their team, while Prabhjot (4 for 26), Janamjai (3 for 30) and Manmil (2 for 24) were the main wicket takers for the CCET. In reply, CCET scored 152 runs for three wickets in just 22.5 overs. Amitej (63), Mayank (44 not out) were the main scorers for the Chandigarh team, while Jashdeep (1 for 20) and Deepak (1 for 25) were the main wicket takers. Brief scores: Gobindgarh College: 148 All out in 30 overs (Saurav 38, Kamal Mohan 34, and Gagan Shaho 27, Prabhjot 4 for 26, Janamjai 3 for 30 and Manmil 2 for 24). CCET College: 153 for 3 in 22.5 overs (Amitej 63, Mayank 44 not out). Jashdeep 1 for 20 and Deepak 1 for 25). |
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Inter-school meet from today
Chandigarh, November 17 The tournament is being organised by the sports department, Chandigarh, in association with the Sports Authority of India under the “Promotion of sports and games” scheme. Nearly 140 schools will participate in various events like archery, basketball, hockey, athletics and badminton during the tournament. The health department has deputed five doctors for conducting medical examination of participants. The tournament in five disciplines will be held at following venues: Archery at Government College for Girls, Sector 11, Chandigarh, at 2 pm , athletics at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, Chandigarh, from 2 pm onwards, badminton at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh, from 4 pm onwards, basketball at the Sports Complex, Sector 46, Chandigarh, from 8 am onwards, while hockey match will be played at the Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, Chandigarh, from 10 am onwards. |
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Badminton
Mohali, November 17 He defeated Pranav of Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, Kochi, 2-0. In the second semifinal (U-16), Arun George of TOC H Public School, Ernakulam, beat Manureet of DAV Public School, Lawrence Road, Amritsar, 2-0. Results (singles): Girls U-14: Ruthvika of Harvest Public School defeated Tamal Salvi of Kavi Bharathi Vidyalaya, Chennai, 2-0; Insha of DAV Public School, Jharkhand, defeated U Sahitya of VP Sidhaartha, Andhra Pradesh, 2-0. Girls U-16: Medhanvitha of Etasi Timpany Senior Secondary School, Vishakapatnam, defeated Indu of Little Angle Senior Secondary School, Sonepat, 2-0; Rasika of Modern School, Maharashtra, defeated Agnaamto of St Mary’s Catholic High School, UAE, 2-0. Girls U-19 : Aarti of Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Kochi, defeated Niharika of St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Rajasthan, 2-0; Radhika of Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi, defeated Sana of Kairali School, Sector 2, Jharkhand, 2-0. Boys U-14 : Saurabh of Little Angle Senior Secondary School, Sonepat, defeated Sahil of DPS, Bangalore, 2-0; Vaibhav of Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Maharashtra, defeated Ayush of Spring Dale Public School, Amritsar, 2-0. Results (team events): Boys (U-14): Sunbeam School, UP, beat Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Maharashtra, 2-0; Little Angle Senior Secondary School, Sonepat, beat DPS, Mangalore, 2-0. Girls U-14: DAV Public School, Jharkhand, beat Bhavan’s BP Vidya Mandir, Maharashtra, 2-0; Little Angel Senior Secondary School, Sonepat, beat Abu Dhabi Indian School, Abu Dhabi, 2-0. Boys U-16: TOC H Public School, Ernakulam, beat Apeejay School, Jalandhar; Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, Kochi, beat Sachdeva Public School, Delhi, 2-0. Girls U-16: Modern School, Maharashtra, beat Etasi Timpany Senior Secondary School, Vishakapatnam, 2-0; Indian School Alghubra, Sultanate of Oman, beat Centre Point School, Nagpur, Maharashtra, 2-0. Boys U-19: Chaman DAV Public School, Panchkula, beat Holy Mission High School, Bihar, 2-0; DAV Model School, Chandigarh, beat St Paul’s Senior Secondary School, Rajasthan, 2-0. Girls U-19: Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Girinagar, Kochi, beat Kairali School, Jharkhand, 2-0; Birla Vidya Niketan, New Delhi, beat Indian School, Sultanate of Oman, 2-0. |
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Fatehgarh Sahib, November 17