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A rollicking start to
PU zonal youth fest
Chandigarh, October 16 The college was all decked up with flowers. Four different venues were set up for various competitions. Mr Atray first inspected the guard of honour given by NCC cadets before unfurling the college flag. He said the youth festival provided a platform to students to hone their talents. Addressing the students, Dr A.N. Garg, Principal of the college, expressed his best wishes to the students for the festival. On the occasion, a print journal prepared and presented by the Dean, College Instructions, Prof Bhupinder Singh, was also released. Today’s events included items such as ‘shabad-bhajan’, group singing (Indian), ‘geet-ghazal’, classical music-vocal, folk song, rangoli, on-the-spot painting, collage-making and creative writing. Participants were asked to write a short story on ‘Lamhe’ (moments), while in poetry writing, the students had the option of writing on ‘Life is a flowing river’ or ‘to achieve something you have to work hard’. Results Rangoli 1Manish K. Toor-E from DAV College-10, stood first 2 Shilpy Khambra-I from Government College for Arts-10 stood second 3 Gurcharan Singh-F1 from PU Campus-14, stood third On-the-Spot Painting 1 Akash Gaur-I1 from Government College for Arts-10 stood first 2 Anand Sharma-E2 from DAV-10 stood second 3 Dinesh-C-1 from Government College-46 stood third Collage Making 1 Navneet Kaur-I1 Government College for Arts-10 stood first 2 Janamejay-E2 from DAV-10 stood second 3 Sangeeta-A1 from the SGGS College-26 stood third Essay Writing 1 Jaspreet Kaur-D from GGDSD-32 stood first 2 Sahil Gambhir-L from Chandigarh College of Engineering -26 stood second 3Dinesh Arora-B from Government College-11 stood third Short Story Writing 1 Harsh- D from GGDSD-32 stood first 2 Shilpi Gupta-F form P U Campus-14 stood second 3 Navdeep-C from Government College-46 stood third Poetry Writing 1 Jaskaranbir-I from Government College for Arts-10 stood first 2 Devika-C from Government College for Arts-10 stood second 3 Sheenam -B from Government College-11 stood third.
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DAV first UT school to get British
Council award
Chandigarh, October 16 It is an accreditation for integrating international dimension in the curriculum with a view to develop global citizens, among other 22 schools all over India. The awards were presented at a grand ceremony by Ms Vicky Treadall, British Deputy High Commissioner, and Mr Simon at the British Council, Mumbai on October 11.
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Students make pots with waste paper
Chandigarh, October 16 "The waste paper was dipped in water for 2-3 days only to be mixed with chalk clay later. The smooth paste or clay for pots were made up of gum", said Mrs Gursharan Kaur, Headmistress of the school. A skit "Mulzim Kaun Hai" presented by student Sahil was highly appreciated.
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Arithmetic contest held for kids
Mohali, October 16
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School’s music academy
celebrates anniversary
Chandigarh, October 16
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Unique heart surgery performed
Chandigarh, October 16 Dr Bedi performed this procedure on a 14 year old girl recently. The patient from Jagraon had been suffering from a large hole in the heart which was causing damage to the heart and lungs. The disease had been leading to a wasteful recirculation of blood in the heart itself. Mastered in the surgery at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Sydney, Australia, Dr Bedi operated upon the patient successfully and she was discharged on the second day of the operation after she made a tremendous recovery, claimed Dr Bedi. Dr Bedi said, “In today’s age patients, especially young women, are very aware of the need for aesthetics and do not want a visible unsightly scar. This technique is also useful in patients for valve repair or replacement.” Dr Bedi has been invited to present this technique at the prestigious 43rd Annual Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting in California, USA. |
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PGI docs win laurels
Chandigarh, October 16 Dr V. Raghuvindran, a third-year postgraduate resident of the department, was awarded the best poster prize for a new technique of multidetector-row-computed-tomography for outlining the relation of blood vessels to a tumour, thereby judging cancer resectability and ralert the surgeon during surgery for this difficult to treat cancer. These awards were given to the medicos at the National Conference of Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology held at Lucknow recently. |
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World Spine Day observed at PGI
Chandigarh, October 16
They were told about the role of bed rest, diet, exercises, medicines, physical modalities, braces and surgery.
An audio-visual presentation and demonstration of the structure of the spine was also arranged.
Earlier, Dr S.S. Gill, Head of the Orthopaedics Department, inaugurated a function organised to observe the day. He stressed upon the role of exercises and the merits of ancient Indian practices in preserving spinal health. He also stressed on the need for imparting training to therapists at higher levels like the MPT.
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350 examined at medical camp
Chandigarh, October 16 A team of doctors, comprising Dr R.P.S. Chawla, Dr Devinder Kaur and Dr Vinee Bagai, examined the patients and distributed medicines to the needy patients. Earlier, Maj-General J.S. Bhullar (retd.) inaugurated the camp and appreciated the trust and the village panchayat for organising such camps, said K.D. Arora, chairman of the trust. |
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Footballers return with glory,
but rue official apathy
Chandigarh, October 16 Though they lost to the Allied Co -Education School, Kathmandu, in the finals by 0-1, they definitely made their presence felt in the tournament by booking their birth in the finals by beating much-exposed Bangladesh Krira Shiksha Protishthan team by 1-0. Baljinder was instrumental in executing the lone goal in this win. Elated over his splendid performance, he said: “Though we were quite new to this kind of tournament, yet we were mentally balanced. “The Bangladesh team had international exposure and it was for the very first time that we were facing such a team, but we did it because we had proper coordination and precise distribution sense within our team.” “Do you know how we defeated the Nagaland team which is otherwise supposed to be a privileged state when it comes to football. It was a one-sided match where we scored five goals without conceding a single one,” quipped Gagandeep, captain of the team. “What to talk of Nagaland team, even Meghalaya which was a much stronger team could not prevail over us and lost the match 2-3. “Actully, this was our second qualifying match and we certainly gained confidence after winning this particular match. It helped us a lot in the semifinal against Bangladesh team,” said striker Ramanjit Singh. The short-statured, Akashdeep, was earlier scared of the big Nepalese fellows, but somehow happy to give them a good fight. “We could not utilise a couple of good chances otherwise things would have been different. But we gave a good fight to big-built Nepalese players,” said Akashdeep. “ I played as a goalkeeper for the very first time and I did my job well, but thanks to my team which bore the maximum load and seldom let the ball come my way,” said Sehnaj Singh, who is otherwise a good midfield defender. But all their tales came to a sudden end when asked about the support they got from local administration or sports department. Though they refused to speak out openly, they had resentment that no official from the sports body or from the administration had come to listen to their first-time experience. “We felt alone there too as there was no body from our side to cheer us up. Even the senior (U-17) team too left the venue before our final match. This counts much,” said a player on the condition of anonymity. There was definitely a need for our sports governing bodies to take initiative to take part enthusiastically atleast for the sake of the junior-level teams who were exposed to such a bigger tournament for the first time, he stressed. It would definitely have helped in building the morale of the team and they would also not feel isolated and homesickness, he added. “We played so well. No body from our team got the individual prize. As against the general practice, the organisers did not give us the kit which they gave to the teams who reached the finals. The foreign and northeastern states got privilege may be because of a political push as their high officials came there as chief guests, I suppose,” rued another player. “The Mizoram team picked up a fight with us on a petty issue. Since, there was no body to back us, we felt being isolated. Ultimately, the authorities over there shifted us to another place, leaving us with a feel of guilt,” said another player. Jitender, coach, who accompanied the team, chose to reserve his comments but said the coveted 60-year-old Subroto Cup tournament appeared to be more like a money churning tournament. “There was no proper arrangement of boarding and lodging. The food, too, was not hygienic, despite the fact that there were fears of dengue fever. “They charged Rs 100 per head per day. We could have arranged on our own, but they did not allow. Also the span of the tournament was too long and the players naturally feel homesick and exhausted. “Moreover, the matches were also not scheduled simultaneously, like in between the juniors’ line-up, the seniors’ matches were scheduled. So they had to wait for no reason,” he said. |
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Big league hockey comes to city in Feb
Chandigarh, October 16 This time the teams will be the defending champion Bangalore Lions, Chandigarh Dynamos, Hyderabad Sultans, Sher-e-Jalandhar, Maratha Warriors, Orissa Steelers and Chennai Veerans. This edition will have seven contenders, instead of five in the previous two editions, and is slated to be played in two legs — in Chennai in January and Chandigarh in February. The tremendous response from the local people might have encouraged the IHF to hold the tournament again in the city. The hockey fraternity expressed feelings about this coming coveted league. Anil Vohra, Joint Secretary, Chandigarh Hockey Association: It is definitely a proud moment for all of us that such a coveted tournament is coming again to our city. This tournament is beneficial for regional players as they get a chance to interact and play with better players. This is a great opportunity for them to hone their skill in the game. Also, the way the PHL is being conducted, it generates interest among masses also. This was witnessed in the last edition when approximately 30,000 turned up to watch the finals. We will be delighted to have the responsibility to conduct the tournament in Chandigarh if IHF allows us. We have already submitted a written request to the IHF and waiting for their reply. Jasbir Singh Bajwa, Coach, Chandigarh Hockey Academy, Sector 42: This is going to be a great opportunity for the upcoming players to have an interaction with international players. Moreover, the excitement towards the game which declined due to dismal performance of the hockey team in the World Cup will certainly be revived. |
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Bhavan team beat St Anne’s by
six wickets
Chandigarh, October 16 Batting first, St Anne’s team piled up a total of 136 runs in the stipulated 25 overs. Vishesh (35) and Shivadeep (32) were the main scorers for the St Anne’s team. In reply, Bhavan’s team achieved the target in 24.3 overs with the help of fine batting by Naman Parashar (51) and Varun (38 n o). Brief scores St Anne’s: 136 for 7 in 25 overs (Vishesh 35, Shivadeep 32, Varun Kaushal 4 for 20) Bhavan Vidyalaya: 140 for 4 in 24.3 overs (Naman 51, Varun 38 not out, Vishesh 2 for 23). |
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Manan powers Satluj team to victory
Panchkula, October 16 Manan Vohra, who got the Man-of-the-Match award, is ably supported by Captain Shanker Nair, who scored 30 for his team. Shanker Nair was adjudged the Man of the Tournament. Himanshu Joshi of Satluj Public School was adjudged the best blower. Brief Score Bhavan Vidyalya: 111/7 in 20 overs. Naman Prashar 39, Anubhav 18, Madhur Sodhi 17, Shanker Nair 2/15, Manan Vohra 1/17, Ankush 1/10. Satluj Public School: 114/3 in 19.4 overs. Manan Vohra 62 not out, Shanker Nair 30, Anubhav 1/18, Harpreet 1/15. |
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Mohali college win volleyball
trophy
Zirakpur, October 16 The president of the Zirakpur Nagar Panchayat, Mr Narinder Sharma, was the chief guest. Mr Harcharan Singh Bhullar,
SSP(Vigilance), was the guest of honour at the tournament, in which 25 teams participated. |
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Tennis tourney
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Following pressure, UT to ease ban on poly bags
Chandigarh, October 16 The decision to lift the ban has come following a large number of representations and objections received by the dealers, manufactures, the Chandigarh Plastic Manufacturers and Traders Association, the Federation of Small Scale Industries and the Chandigarh Beopar Mandal. The administration also took into consideration a presentation made by the Central Institute of Plastics Engineers and Technology, Chennai . The statement said it was found that a number of goods like milk, clothes and other grocery items, including dal and wheat flour, also came in prepacked polythene bags and banning the carry bags would only take care of a small volume of polythene waste. It has been decided that polythene carry bags and other plastic waste can be recycled to convert it into useful items like making ropes and sanitary pipes, besides others. The Municipal Corporation has also set up ‘Sahaj Safai Kendras’ where there is a proper provision for segregation of all biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. It has been pointed out that polythene carry bags sorted out from the municipal waste in these ‘kendras’ could be used for recycling and in road construction. The Engineering Department and the Municipal Corporation will buy and use the polythene bags in road construction. Therefore, the solution lies in proper collection, segregation and safe disposal of polythene carry bags and not in its complete ban. The Chandigarh Administration has already issued directions that no person, including a shopkeeper, vendor, retailer or rehriwala, shall supply any goods in polythene and plastic carry bags of thickness less than 30 microns and of size less than 8”x12” and directions are also applicable on
manufacture, store, import, sell or transport of polythene carry bags of above specifications. It has been felt that banning the polythene bags completely will not achieve the objectives as the problem is with regard to proper disposal of polythene carry bags. The administration will now vigorously enforce its notification, dated September16, 2003, not to use and manufacture polythene carry bags of thickness less than 30 microns and of size less than 8”x 2”. |
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Rajpal Singh, former Captain, Chandigarh Dynamos: Since I am attending preparation camp for the coming Doha Asian Games, I have not yet prepared my mind what our plans will be for the PHL. But I must say since we ended up as runners-up in the league last time, I will definitely be lucky to be part of it again. Another reason of my excitement is that by that time Sandeep might join us in this league, as he is on way to recovery. Though, it's always a team work, he was undoubtedly an instrumental in our splendid performance last time. I am expecting that our team will more or less be the same as earlier. This time we would look forward to clinch the winners' tag. .jpg)
Inderjeet Chadha: Member, Chandigarh Dynamos: The Chandigarhians are emotionally attached with the game. It reminds me the moment when we lost the match against Bangalore Lions, I saw tears in the eyes of the local crowd. This time we will leave no stone unturned to live up to the expectation of the local people. It all depends mainly on the team structure because there will be at least three unfamiliar players from foreign land. I also invite the decision of the IHF to have scheduled matches in one tier. Earlier too, the tier II matches were not popular. One reason was that they were very slow and secondly, they were played in day time and invited very thin crowd. .jpg)
Baljit Dhillon, ex-captain, Indian hockey team: It is really exciting that such a big league is going to be held in Chandigarh. Since all matches will be played under floodlights, the excitement is double. I welcome the decision that the second-tier competitions have been deleted from this edition to make it a more balanced battle field. As we saw in the earlier edition, the tier-II was a bit flop show. Naturally, if a weak team will play against another weak team, the players will not get chance to learn. It was good to include the top two teams of the last edition's tier-I teams, Chennai Veerans and Orissa Warriors. Moreover, it is a good attempt to instil craze among children about our national game. .jpg)
Harmik Singh, ex-Olympian: This is really a proud moment for all of us. The city will again be gripped with the hockey fever for a month. Also, this is a golden opportunity to unearth the hidden talent as new players get more exposure and chance to play with players of international stature. Since, this time, all matches will be played under floodlights, it is altogether a different experience for the public
also. Those who are not in the knowhow of the game also come to have knowledge about the game. I must say that the whole atmosphere of hockey has been revived through this league only.