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Date of new rates for health scheme draws flak
Chandigarh, February 2 A statement issued by the Ropar unit of the Indian Ex-Services League here today demanded that the revised rates should be applicable from the date the scheme was introduced instead from a later date. Stating that there was no rationale or justification for having the revised rates applicable from April, 2004, the league's general secretary, Lieut-Col Angad Singh (retd), said that those who became ECHS members before April, 2004, have been harshly treated. The revised subscription rates of the ECHS, introduced in 2002, are lower. Lowering the subscription rates had been their long standing demand. |
Indians continue winning streak in Total Tennis
Chandigarh, February 2 In the first match of day played between the No 1 under-17 player from Pakistan Umar Babbar and Vijayant Malik of India. Umar started the match with a bang by winning first two games in a row, but lost the next three in a row to Vijayant. He served very well at 2-3 and made it 3-3 by winning the next game. Vijayant played controlled game to win the next game and led 4-3, but he could not maintain his concentration as he lost the next three games by doing unforced errors and conceded victory to Umar at 6-4. The second match of the day also belonged to Pakistan players as the No 2 player from Pakistan, Tanveer Ashiq, played great tennis from the baseline to beat his Indian opponent Gurmohit Singh 6-4. The boys’ doubles match was played between the pair of Digvijay Singh Mehta and Jagneet Singh of India and Faizan Khurram and lanky Ali Asghar Sheikh. Both pairs fought very hard for each single point. At one stage Indians were leading 4-1, but the visitors fought back well to level the score at 4-4. Both pairs held their serves till the score of 6-6. Then in the tie-breaker Indians played very good tennis to win the it 7-6 (7-3). In the fourth match played between Vijayant Malik of India and the No 3 under-17 player Khurram Nazir of Pakistan, the former downed his Pakistani opponent 6-0. In the mixed doubles played between Digvijay Singh Mehta and Shaleen Chandra of India and Faizan Khurram and Qarat Ul Ainn from Pakistan, the Indians won 6-2.
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Youngsters tipped on tennis basics
Chandigarh, February 2 He advised players to focus on the opening of the racket hand, wrist, and shoulder rotation. He said “Indo-Pak friendship series has given exposure to the up coming players. And these kinds of tournaments should be organised in every three months. I am thankful to L.D. Kapoor, Director-cum Chief of the Total Tennis Academy for organising such a tournament.” Talking about the fitness level, he said, “It is only lack of fitness due to which both countries are lagging behind in sports. Otherwise immense talent is there in both countries. Players should be aware of how to keep fit.
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Media coverage has increased hockey popularity: Sodhi
Chandigarh, February 2 These were the views of Narinder Singh Sodhi, coach of the Chandigarh Dynamos, which won the Tier II of the PHL Sodhi said when the team arrived at the New Delhi railway station yesterday from Hyderabad, some fans present at the platform asked for autographs from Chandigarh Dynamos players. He said people had watched their team in action on the ESPN and that the sport had got the desired coverage in media. He said a recent sponsorship by a money transfer company was another positive step towards lifting the team’s morale. Sodhi said the cash prize of Rs 4 lakh for the title had given a new vigour to the team. He said for the first time, the hockey players had felt like stars, like cricketers. When asked if players from Chandigarh Dynamos could make it to the Indian Hockey team, Sodhi said: “Why not! The IHF has closely watched these players perform and accordingly the deserving ones would be given a chance to represent India.” Sodhi, who has held assignments with Indian senior and junior hockey teams, said initially they were not aware of the composition of players of other teams, but gradually they put their act together. He further said his team was a healthy blend of newcomers and experienced players and the comeback by Jugraj Singh after an injury was another motivating factor for the players. “Jugraj is a fine player and has the capacity to prove his mettle in future matches also,” said Sodhi. When asked why they were put in Tier II pool when Chandigarh Dynamos were capable of competing with Tier I teams, he said it was the decision of the organising committee. But he hoped that the team would gain entry into the Tier I pool in the next PHL league. On Hyderabad as venue, Sodhi praised the efforts of the hosts and said the weather was conducive to hosting hockey matches. He said local people also enjoyed the matches even though the stadium, Gachi Bowli, was almost 20 km from the city.
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30 unauthorised shops demolished
Mohali, February 2 Other than Ms Isher Roop Kaur, Estate Officer (Regulatory), the Estate Officer, PUDA, Mr Darshan Singh Sandhu, and the Additional Chief Administrator, PUDA, Mr Yashvir Mahajan, also visited the site. Sources said Mr Mahajan, had asked the police to book the Sarpanch of the village, Gurnaam Singh, for preventing government officials on their duty. In the morning when the team reached the site, more than 400 villagers led by Gurnam Singh staged a dharna in front of a JCB. This continued for over two hours after which the police was called in. However, despite the presence of the police there was no let up in the protest till the arrival of Mr Mahajan, who ordered the PUDA team to go ahead despite the protest. Sources said the shops belonged to the Balongi sarpanch who had further sold it to M/s Sood and Company. The shops had been constructed in violation of the Punjab Capital Periphery Control Act and were also encroaching upon the reserved area of the national highway. These had been demolished following due notices to the owners last week.
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Defence team lists
structures close to Air Force Station
Zirakpur, February 2 A two-member team visited Lohgarh village and prepared a list of
structures and houses falling in the limits. The team is also preparing
the list of structures around the high grounds.
While talking to Chandigarh Tribune, the team members claimed that
they had been assigned the duty of demarcating the area and preparing a
comprehensive list of structures around defence installations.
It may be recalled that the structures around the installations had
come under cloud following objections raised by the defence authorities
over their construction. The authorities had raised objections to
ongoing construction within their limits. Besides, they had also raised
objections over quarrying around Air Force Station by some brick kiln
owners.
Some senior officials from Air Forcer Station met with the Deputy
Commissioner (DC), Patiala, and gave him a representation regarding
encroachment on the defence land by civilians.
The meeting was also attended by Mr Narinder Sangha, Sub-Divisional
Magistrate (SDM), Dera Bassi.
The SDM has already constituted a three-member committee for
demarcation of land around defence installations and for preparation of
a list of structures that have come up around the radar, high grounds
and Air Force Station.
Residents of the area and investors have criticised the defence
authorities for raising the issue time and again.
They allege that the authorities always wake up from a deep slumber
and harass the public unnecessarily.
Earlier, the ban on construction around the installation was lifted
by the Chief Minister at a meeting at Zirakpur Nagar Panchayat.
The Chief Minister had publically announced the lifting of ban on
construction in the civic body limits and asked the civic body
authorities to issue NOCs to the general public for electricity and
water connections besides passing their building plans.
Residents claim that the Defence Ministry has been “keeping them in
the dark” rather giving a clear picture in this regard.
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Office heads asked to deposit service tax
Chandigarh, February 2 In case the tax was not deposited, the MC would assess the annual
ratable value of the building itself and charge 25 per cent extra over and above the rates prescribed. For details, officers can visit the MC website at www.mcchandigarh.com or call 2784357. Meanwhile, the MC has announced to undertake a special drive to remove encroachments in Sectors 22 and 35 on February 4. |
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Draw of lots for plinths held
Chandigarh, February 2 The Deputy Commissioner-cum-Estate Officer, Mr Arun Kumar said the number of plinth sites had been announced on the spot through a draw of lots in the presence of beneficiaries. He also added that the allotment letters to these 320 beneficiaries would be issued within two weeks. The Estate Officer further added that till today the draw of lots for allotment of 3,788 plinth sites had been held for the rehabilitation of the Janata and Kumhar Colony and the process of allotment of plinth sites was likely to be completed soon. |
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Poll leave for factory workers
Chandigarh, February 2 The Administration has already granted special leave to all its employees who have their names in the voter list. |
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Police to hold camp
Mohali, February 2 Addressing mediapersons here today, Mr Rakesh Agrawal, SP, said the DIG of the area would be holding a public meeting on that day, apart from meeting municipal councillors and residents welfare associations. He said there were 1348 cases pending with the police in the five divisions which would be disposed off at the camp. The SP said that one such camp had been organised a few months ago where 400 out of 600 cases lying pending had been disposed off on-the-spot. |
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