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DC claims timely lifting, payment; commission agents disagree
Fatehgarh Sahib, October 30
The process of paddy procurement is in full swing at all the 33 procurement centers in the district and till today 3.47 lakh Metric Tonnes (MT) of paddy has been procured by the various government agencies and private traders in the district, said Yashveer Mahajan, Deputy Commissioner, after visiting the various procurement centers along with the officials of the procurement agencies.
Campaign to check illegal plying of vehicles
Ambala, October 30
The Regional Transport Authority, Ambala, in association with the Haryana Roadways Workers Union launched a campaign against the illegal plying of vehicles from the district.
150 given degrees
Dera bassi, October 30
Over 150 students of Punjab College of Engineering and Technology, Lalru, were conferred degrees today. Dr Buta Singh, Dean, Academics of Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, was the chief guest, while chairman of Punjab Group of Colleges PK Dhawan presided over.
City XI lift CSF Cup
Patiala, October 30
City XI, Patiala, defeated Cantt XI in super over in the final of the CSF Cup played at the Black Elephant cricket ground after both teams tied at same scores after the stipulated 25
overs.
Winners strike a pose with their trophies in Patiala on Sunday. A Tribune photograph
One-day remand for accused
Panchkula, October 30
A local court has sent two brothers Rajesh and Ashok, accused of hitting women and other residents of Sector 10, to a one-day remand.
The custody of the two was required for inquiring about the other accused in the case, said the police.
Rape victim’s statement not being recorded
Panchkula, October 30
While the statement of a rape victim could not be recorded before the magistrate here today, her husband has alleged that the police was harassing them and using dilatory tactics in investigation. In an application submitted in the court requesting that her statement be recorded under Section 164, CrPC, the victim alleged that the police was not investigating the case properly.
Man held for snatching bag
Mohali, October 30
The police claims to have solved a case of dacoity with the arrest of Avtar Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran. Mohali SSP GPS Bhullar said two employees of Ravinder Gas Agency, Sohana, were on duty when around 8.30 pm, a 30-year-old youth snatched a bag containing cash from the employees, Mahesh Kumar and Naval Kishore. On receiving a tip-off, the police nabbed the accused.
Staff at shop of MC councillor manhandled over parking
Panchkula, October 30
The employees at a shop owned by a nominated councillor of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) were allegedly manhandled by the staff of a nursing home in Sector 10 over the issue of parking here today.
 Suraj, Sherya register wins
Chandigarh, October 30
Suraj Desai defeated Sachin Kumar and Sherya P defeated Rigni Savia in the men and women’s categories, respectively, during the ongoing Sanjog Kapur Memorial CLTA-AITA Men’s and Women’s-50K Chandigarh Open Tennis Tournament being held at CLTA Courts here today.
Himanshu Mali rushes to play a return against Rohan Bhatia during their tennis match in Chandigarh on Sunday.
Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Table tennis tourney from November 5
Chandigarh, October 30
The Chandigarh Table Tennis Association will organise the Chandigarh State Table Tennis Championship for cadets (U-12) and sub-junior (U-14) from November 5 to 8 at the table tennis hall, Sector 23, here. The interested players can confirm their entries on November 4 with coach Harmanpreet Singh or technical officials Sheetal Negi and Richa Pandey.
Jeevanjot, Preetkamal ensure Punjab stand tall against TN
Chandigarh, October 30
After loosing just one wicket on the second day of the ongoing Col CK Naydu Trophy, batsmen of Punjab team ensured the team’s strong stand against Tamil Nadu at Dhruv Pandove Cricket Stadium,
Patiala, today.
SGGS lads drub SPN College
 Chandigarh, October 30
Local outfits SGGS College defeated SPN College, Mukerain, in the league match of the ongoing Panjab University Inter-College Kabaddi National Style A-Division (Men) Tournament being played at PU grounds here today.
Players in action during a kabaddi match in Chandigarh on Sunday. Tribune photo: Pradeep Tewari
Sumit’s ton helps Haryana take lead
Chandigarh, October 30
A fine ton by Sumit Budhwar and 161-run partnership for the first wicket enabled Haryana team to take 32-run lead against Chattisgarh on the second day of Col CK Nayudu Trophy (U-22) being held at the JR Institute of Cricket Technology, Barwala, Panchkula, today.
A shooter participates during Sunday shooting at Sector 25 in
Chandigarh. Tribune photo: Vinay Malik |
Rohit punches out Anmol
Chandigarh, October 30
Local boxer Rohit Nagar of GGDSD College got the better of Anmol Kumar of Government College, Muktsar, in the 51-kg category of the ongoing Inter-College Boxing Championship being held at the PU gymnasium hall here today.
Ankit guides Custom XI to win
Chandigarh, October 30
The team of Custom XI recorded a six-wicket win over Haier XI in the first match of the five-match series of Haier Cup being played at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, here today.
Paramveer overcomes Shubham
Chandigarh, October 30
Paramveer Singh Bajwa defeated Shubham Gulia and Raghav Talwar overcame Amanjeet Singh during their respective matches of the ongoing Manav Mangal AITA Talent Series Tennis Tournament for Boys (U-16) being played on the school premises here today.
Saupin’s get better of Millennium School
Chandigarh, October 30
Saupin’s School defeated Millennium School in the first match of the 2nd St Stephen Junior Cricket (U-12) Championship being held here today.
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Launched with much fanfare, the over-hyped project of cycle tracks in the Union Territory are crying for attention like an abandoned child. Chandigarh administration spent crores of rupees for constructing the tracks. It was marked with ostentation when launched more than eight years ago. A casual perusing of the track by a Tribune team fetched poor results.
Chandigarh, October 30
There is nothing surprising about living conditions in the so-called slum area of the city. They are expected to be the same all over the world. If we conceded a basic fact, there was little or no place for this category of workers in the master plan of the city.
