Police remand for two

Jagraon, May17
A man and a woman were remanded in police custody for two days by Ms Jitender Walia, Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Jagraon, in a cheating case here today. Jasbir Kaur and Buta Singh of Malak village and Paramjit Singh of Abuwal are alleged to have cheated many persons aspring to go abroad and collected about Rs 22 lakh from them for the purpose.

The trio did not keep the promise and cheated them and even did not return the money. On a complaint by Mr Bahadur Singh, a case under sections 406,420 IPC was registered and arrested Jasbir Kaur and Buta Singh who were produced today in court and remanded to police custody till May 19. The third accused Paramjit Singh is still absconding. OC

Status quo on issue of SPOs
Our Correspondent

Machhiwara, May 17
A Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court comprising Justice J.S. Khayer and Justice Nirmal Yadav has ordered status quo on a civil writ petition by issuing notices to the Home Department of Punjab, DGP and SSP Khanna, today.

In this writ petition, 43 SPOs posted in Khanna police district had objected to the decision of the state government to revert them as Home Guards.

In its orders, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the departments concerned to submit their replies by July 12, 2005.

HEALTH

Save your skin from searing sun
Kuldip Bhatia

Ludhiana, May 17
With considerable rise in temperature in the region during the past few days has made going out in the sun an ordeal. Along with bearing the brunt of the scorching sun one has to face several kinds of skin problems too.

Information gathered by Ludhiana Tribune revealed that four to five cases of photo-contact dermatitis, caused due to the ultra-violet light (harmful sun rays) and cosmetics used by the people, are the main culprits, were being reported in the skin OPD of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) these days.

With further rise in temperature in the coming days, the number of such cases is expected to go up. These summer skin ailments, however, can be prevented by taking necessary precautions if directions of the doctors were followed to avoid ill-effects of hot weather.

Dr Alka Dogra, Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology in the DMCH says, We have seen growing trend of using make up and cosmetics among women which poses a big threat to their skin in heat. Many women come to us and blame the quality of their lipstick for the blackening of their lips but the real reason is UV sun rays and dark color of lipstick as it absorbs more sunlight. Applying sunscreen on lips is very important and light coloured lipsticks should be used in this particular season.”

She further stated that during summer, cases of tanning due to over exposure to sun were quite common too. Besides this, people who frequently go for swimming, particularly in sunlight during late noon or late morning, got tanned skin. “If this problem occurs in kids, it takes two to three years to bring back the natural sheen of the skin. It is important to do swimming after sunset or in an indoor pool.

“Rashes and redness on wrists due to sweating because of wearing wrist watch is another common complaint. Antigens like nickel and chromium in artificial jewellery and accessories are leached out with sweat in summers, which penetrates the skin and causes allergy. Fungal infections are yet another common ailment. If whitish deposits appear on the body with redness and itching, a doctor should be consulted. Infection in between the toes called athlete’s foot and infection in groin called intertigo is also prevalent during these months.”

Giving some tips about protecting skin from the harmful effects of sun and sweat, Dr Dogra advised the people to wear light coloured cotton clothing with a loose fit because synthetic clothes tend to cause allergy and prickly heat. Light coloured minimal make up should be used and sweaty under-arms could be avoided by taking bath with soap at least twice a day and a deodorant could also be used.

SPORTS

Youth basketball team leaves for China
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, May 17
A 12-member Indian youth basketball team left today for China to take part in the Reebok Basketball Cup to be held at Guangzhou to be held there on May 21 and 22. Fourteen cagers underwent a coaching-cum-training camp here at Guru Nanak Stadium from May 1 to 16 where they remained under the watchful eyes of coaches R.K. Sanatomba Singh of Manipur, Harjinder Singh, SAI coach and Dr S. Subramanian, former Director, NIS, Patiala.

Mr Teja Singh Dhaliwal, honorary secretary, Punjab Basketball Association, was present today who on behalf of Mr Rajdeep Singh Gill, ADGP, Punjab and President, Basketball Federation of India, wished the boys good luck.

The names of players are: Sukhbir Singh, Yadvinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh of Punjab; Sharvan Kumar and Pratham Singh of Chhattisgarh; Humayu Khan of Delhi; Rajinder Singh of Rajasthan; Praveen of Pondicherry; H. Ladinsanga of Mizoram; Rajnish Singh of Uttar Pradesh, Eurdrick Pereira of Kerala and Bhupendra Singh of Rajasthan. A Santosh Kumar of Chhattisgarh and R.S. Prinanavam of Tamil Nadu have been named standbyes. Mr R.K. Sanatomba Singh and Harjinder Singh are accompanying the team as coaches.

Trials for Speed Fund Academy today
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, May 17
The Punjab Sports Department which had started the Speed Fund Academy a couple of years ago under its ambitious scheme to prepare the sportspersons in different disciplines, will hold trials to enrol the players here on May 18.

Giving this information, Padma Shree Kartar Singh, Director Sports, Punjab, said trials would be conducted at Guru Nanak Stadium at 8 am in three events — athletics, hockey and wrestling — for male players. Players in the age group of 18 to 25 years are eligible for the trials. These players should be among the first three position holders in the subjunior, junior, state-level or national tournaments. These players will be enrolled with the academy for a long period so that they could represent the nation in international championships.

Mr Kartar Singh further told that the selected players would be provided daily diet of Rs 100 besides facilities such as free study, medical assistance, transport and an annual sports kit worth Rs 10,000. The aspirants have been advised to report at the stadium along with their original birth certificates, achievement certificates in original and two passport size photographs. 

Football trials on May 21
Our Sports Reporter

Ludhiana, May 17
Trials to select the Ludhiana senior football team will be conducted here in Guru Nanak Stadium on May 21 at 9 am. According to Mr Shivtar Singh Bajwa, president, District Football Association, Ludhiana, the selected players will represent Ludhiana in the Punjab Senior Football Championship scheduled to be held from May 25 to 29 at Bassi Pathana.

Interested players have been asked to report at the venue to Mr Amritpal Singh Mavi, senior football coach, or Mr Tara Singh Lotey, honorary secretary, DFAL.