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Lalru health centre cries for upgradation
Pradeep Sharma
Tribune News Service

Lalru, December 24
Strange are the ways of the Punjab Health Department. Even as it scouts for spacious buildings for its upgraded health centres, the local mini primary health centre (PHC) continues to cry for upgradation to a civil hospital even after a decade of its start.

This is despite the fact that the mini PHC, named after the legendary freedom fighter of the area, Baba Prithvi Singh Azad, has a spacious building which could easily accommodate a civil hospital or atleast a full-fledged PHC.

Though strategically located on the Chandigarh-Ambala highway, the upgradation of the mini PHC had been hanging fire for at least a decade with the residents petitioning the authorities concerned several times. The lack of medical and para-medical staff only added to the woes of the residents of around 60 surrounding villages.

“In the absence of the civil hospital, the residents of the area are forced to fend for themselves as currently there is no hospital between Ambala and Derabassi — a distance of about 25 km. The repeated representations to the officials and politicians of the area had failed to elicit any positive response,” alleges Rana Jasmer Singh, a former chairman of the local Market Committee.

The accident victims on the highway, which has become an accident prone area, are forced to fend for themselves. In fact, a precious life was lost today itself when a Senior Manager of Glaxo, Naresh Chander Malik, lost his life near here after his car was hit by a truck.

Demanding the upgradation of the mini PHC, the residents claimed that it was all more needed since the township was emerging as a major residential and commercial hub.

Negi strikes twice as Delhi win in soccer
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 24
Delhi team registered a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Kerala in the Format II match in the All India Football Federation Under-14 Soccer Festival held at Punjab Engineering College, Sector 12, here, today.

It was Pankaj Negi who accounted for both goals; first in the 27 th and second in the 31st minute. Mushin reduced the margin for Kerala in the 39 minute. Delhi was awarded three individual and one team green cards for a total of 20 points in the encounter.

Kerala secured two individual and one team green cards for a total of 15 points. The team which will log maximum number of points will be awarded the Fair Play Trophy.

Today, the highest number of goals was scored by Goa, which routed Pondicherry by 7-0. In the one-sided match, Goa and Pondicherry were awarded three green cards each.

Ramond Rodrigues booted home three goals in the 6th, 27th and 30th minute. Sallan Pirez accounted for two goals (63rd and 66th minute). Nevielle and Shallan Piraz scored one goal each in the 18th and 60th minute, respectively.

Haryana was awarded two green cards against Sikkim whom it beat by a solitary goal scored by Mandeep. Haryana was also given a yellow card for the deduction of points from its trophy points tally. Sikkim earned three individual green cards and one yellow.

Meghalaya prevailed over Maharashtra by one goal netted by Richardshon Pathan. Meghalaya bagged one green card.

In another match, Rajasthan beat Himachal Pradesh by 2-0. Raj Krishan Saini and Meghraj Singh scored one goal each. HP collected one individual and one team green cards. Rajasthan also got three green cards.

Meanwhile, Ashpreet Singh of Chandigarh excelled in juggling skills competition. He won the first position in 12.6 minutes. The second place went to Satpal Singh of Punjab who clocked 9.11 minutes. Nikhil Regmi of Uttranchal and Raj Krishan Saini of Rajasthan bagged third and fourth positions, respectively.

DAV paddlers make school proud
Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, December 24
The achievements of table tennis players of DAV Public School, Sector 8, Chandigarh, in the just concluded CBSE National Table Tennis meet has once again proved the prowess of the school in this sport.

The four-day TT tournament, which was organised for the first time in Chandigarh, went off well, thanks to the prudent management by the Principal, Ms Sarita Manuja. The paddlers of DAV Public School were runners-up in the under 14 section and won third place in the under 16 section. Mayank of DAV School was also given the best player of the tournament award.

Ms Manuja told this correspondent that earlier the CBSE had asked them to hold the north zone level meet. However, she always wanted to go in for Nationals, which was a herculian task. It involved more than 700 paddlers in three age groups — under 14, under 16 and under 19 in both boys and girls categories and about 100 officials.

The Regional Officer, Mr D.R. Yadav, congratulated the school management for successfully organising the tournament, said Ms Manuja. She said the technical officials led by Mr Ranjit Malik of Delhi deserved a lot of praise as they helped in the smooth conduct of the tournament. She said DAV Public School had been performing well in the inter school TT competitions and many of its players had won laurels at the national level. Nadia Saini, Dev Saini, Chetan, Barbie, Aishwarya, Naina Suri, Manik, Mayank Kapoor were a few players of the school who have won many titles in various tournaments at regional and national levels.

Ms Manuja said the teams, which had come from the Gulf region, were very happy at the good hospitality, which added glamour to the tournament. She said as the Gulf region had separate TT meet for the CBSE-affiliated schools at the zonal level, so they could have come only for the nationals, which were most of the time staged in India.

Ms Manuja said this was a novel attempt for their school but after this experience they were determined to host TT nationals to enable local players have maximum exposure.

	KB DAV skaters excel Our Sports Reporter Chandigarh, December 24 The skaters of KB DAV Senior Secondary school bagged a rich haul of medals, including 13 gold, seven silver and five bronze medals in the Chandigarh Roller Skating Championship, which concluded at the skating rink of KB DAV School, Sector 7, last evening. Ms Madhu Bahl, Chairperson of the Roller Skating Federation of India, said the winner skaters would take part in the 43rd National Roller Skating Championship to be held in Kolkata from January 23 to 26. The gold medal winners are Kartik, Tamanna, Mohit, Dashwinder, Mehak, Sachin Mohan (rink race I); Manjeet, Bhavdeep, Mehak, Vipin Kumar (rink race II); Mohit, Bhavdeep and Manjeet (road races). Silver medalist-Vipin (rink race I); Sachin Mohan, Vipin Mohan and Dashwinder (rink race II); Kartik, Jyoti and Shivam (road races). Bronze medalist-Arshdeep, Jyoti and Shivam, Arshdeep (bronze medalist).
	Gaurav helps St. Soldier centre win match Tribune News Service Panchkula, December 24 An all round performance (35 runs and 3 for 17) by Gaurav Trihal enabled the St. Soldier Cricket Centre to beat the Panchkula Cricket Club by 35 runs in the inaugural match of the St Soldier Cricket Tournament (under 12) held on its premises on Sector 16 here today. St Soldier won the toss and scored 137 runs in 22 overs for the loss of seven wickets. Gaurav Triyal scored 35 runs and Saransh contributed 28 runs. In reply, the Panchkula Cricket Club team was bundled out for 102 in 20 overs. In another match, Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula, beat Bhawan Vidyalaya by 8 runs. Satluj scored 113 runs in 22 overs at the loss of 8 wickets. Joydeep scored 46 runs for Satluj. In reply, Bhawan Vidyalaya could score only 105 for 9 wickets in 22 overs. Rishab top scored with 34 runs.
	Softball tournament begins Our Sports Reporter Chandigarh, December 24 The 18th Chandigarh State Softball Championship began here today. The tournanment was inaugurated by Mr P.S. Sangha, former Principal of SGGS College, Sector 26. In the men-section, All Moon Club defeated Unique DAV Club by 2-1, while Softball Coaching Centre-11 defeated Striker Club by 13-3 while Khalsa Club beat NFC Club by 5-2. In the women-section, MCM DAV defeated GCG- Club 2-1, GMSS, Sector 10 beat Unique DAV Club by 19-16. The tournament is being organised by the Chandigarh Amateur Softball Association.
	Badminton court inaugurated Our Correspondent Mohali, December 24 A badminton court, built under the specifications of the Sports Authority Of India, was inaugurated by Ranbir Singh, Rotary governor, District 3080, here today. Dr B.S. Chandhok, president of the local unit, said the court would be used for holding various competitions. It would also be open for other badminton players of the town. He said a Rotary badminton club would be formed under the pay and play scheme. Mr Ranbir Singh distributed vocational awards to five residents of the town for their dedication and service to the society.