Chandigarh, October 25
The city has the highest number of patients suffering from breast cancer in the country. This cancer is generally found among women in big cities.

According to a survey by the PGI, 35 in every lakh of the city population suffer from breast cancer. This means of the nearly 10 lakh city population, 350 suffer from the disease.

“Cases of breast cancer among men are minimal, with only three or four such cases being reported at the PGI every year,” said Dr Gurpreet Singh, Professor, Department of General Surgery, PGI.

Dr J.D. Wig, Head of the Department of General Surgery, PGI, stressed the need for awareness among women regarding breast cancer and its timely detection. The doctors were addressing mediapersons regarding a breast cancer awareness programme to be held from October 26 to 29 at the PGI as part of the breast cancer awareness month.

Over 250 doctors from the country and abroad are likely to participate in the programme. A known oncologist, Dr S.S. Legha, from the US, will deliver a lecture on October 26.

Chandigarh, October 25
The Department of Urology, PGI, will organise a two-day international instructional course and a workshop on performance interpretation and clinical application of urodynamics from October 27.

Around 150 urologists, gynaecologists and neurologists from the region will participate in the workshop.

An exhibition of medical products and equipment will be part of educational programme.

The problems of urination and pelvic pain will be taken up during the course. This was stated by Prof A.K. Mandal, Head, Department of Urology, PGI. Mostly the medical management in these cases is possible and has proved successful.

However, understanding its pathology is of utmost importance, said Dr Mandal.

Dr Mayank Mohan Agarwal, organising secretary, said eminent national and international faculty would conduct the workshop and deliver lecture.

Chandigarh, October 25
With the arrival of the South African cricket team in the city, a history of sorts was created. It is for the first time that four high profile cricket teams — Pakistan, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa — are in the city for the ICC Champions Trophy 2006.

The PCA president, Mr Inderjit Bindra, said, “Yes, it is true that four teams will be in Mohali and Chandigarh at the same time. It is a tribute to the infrastructure and facilities that the city and the PCA Stadium offer to both players and the spectators. It is really a pride moment for all of us”.

The local hotels are jampacked with foreigners. Chandigarhians can have the feel of living in most modern global city.

Only yesterday, Pakistani players Umar Gul, Mohammad Hafeez, Faizal Iqbal were spotted at Sector 22 Surindra Radios examining LCD TVs and Home Theatre System in the range of Rs 70,000 and 90, 000. In a hospitality gesture, the dealer offered them a special discount of 30 per cent. They all booked LCD TVs instantly.

Similarly, the Sylvie’s Salon in Sector 11 was abuzz with activities with the players turning up there for haircut and facial two days ago. “Actually, I know that this salon has cricket connection with my friend Harbhajan having associated with it. So, I thought why not to give it a try”, said Younis Khan, the Pakistani skipper.

Meanwhile, the South African cricket squad made a quite landing in the city at hotel Taj GVK, Sector 17, this evening. The Graeme Smith-led team, however, was greeted by a bunch of fans amid tight security arrangements.

Chandigarh, October 25
As part of the Air Force’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, a record-breaking trans-India powered hang glider expedition is being conducted, which touched down at the Chandigarh Air Force Station today.

Piloted by Sqn Ldr Rama Kant and Sgt S.K. Yadav, the expedition will cover about 3,650 km from Hindon near Delhi to Chabua, the country’s eastern-most airfield.

It will attempt to break the national power hang gliding record, held by Wg Cdr B.K. Das, who had traversed about 3,000 km 10 years ago.

Powered by a 52 cc engines, the glider can attain speeds up to 100 kmph and fly up to an altitude of 12,000 feet.

The glider, which has to follow all national and international aviation regulations, was received by the Air Officer Commanding 12 Wing, Air Cmde T.K. Venugopal and senior officers of the station on its touchdown here.

Flagged-off from Hindon on October 24, the expedition will land at 21 stations en route. Squadron Leader Rama Kant said the aim of the expedition was to spread the spirit of adventure and sportsmanship among the general public and also to spread awareness about the IAF.

Joyrides have also been arranged for children of Air Force personnel at stations where the glider will touch down.

Students for the purpose have been selected on the basis of a test on their knowledge of the Air Force.

Besides this the IAF’s Presidential Fleet Review will be held at Chandigarh on March 7 next year, when the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, will take the salute from an impressive parade and fly past.

About 27 types of aircraft in the IAF’s inventory will be taking part. It also includes a massive static display.

Being held after a gap of almost 20 years, the presidential review is part of the IAF’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Chandigarh, October 25
St. John’s High School, Sector 26, won the 9th Blessed Edmund Rice Cricket Tournament in the u-16 category by beating St. Stephen’s High School, Sector 45, by 76 runs in the final held on its grounds here today.

Winning the toss and batting first, St. John’s made a modest total of 129 runs in the stipulated 35 overs. St. John’s team lost two early wickets, but then a fine partnership of 70 runs between Vikram Talwar (31 runs) and Punjab’s u-13 player Veer Karan Goyal (31 runs) helped St. John’s reach the respectable score. Anurag took 3 wickets.

In reply, St. Stephen’s team capitulated under the pressure and were bundled out for a sorry total of 53 runs. Spinners Manan Gupta (3 for 22),Vikram Talwar (3 for 10) and Veer Karan Goyal (2 for 11) did most of the damage to the St. Stephen’s team.

Brief Scores:

St. John’s: 129 for 9 in 35 overs (Vikram 31, Veer Karan 31, Angad 14 9 (not out), Anurag 3 for 26 and Akshay 2 for 29)

St. Stephen’s: 53 all out in 23.5 overs (Gaurav Puri 11,Vikram 3 for 10, Manan 3 for 22 and Veer Karan 2 for 11).

Later, Anurag Thakur, president, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, gave away the prizes to the following winners.

Best batsman: Kunal Mahajan (St. John’s); best bowler: Vikram Talwar (St. John’s); best fielder: Prateek Kumaria (St. Stephen’s); best all-rounder: Hitesh Bhutani (St. Stephen’s); best wicketkeeper: Aayush Raj Soni (St. John’s); and man of the match: Veer Karan Goyal (St. John’s).