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Rotary Institute opened amidst colourful presentations
Mohali, November 17 A hi-tech laser show presentation of the national flags of the participating nations and ‘Vande Mataram’ marked the musical opening of the institute. An impressive presentation was made by physically challenged children from the Saket Rehabilitation Centre. Rotary International President honoured Mr Harshad Mehta from Maharashtra, who recently made a contribution of $ 1 million to support humanitarian projects.
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Another day of fun at PU fest
Chandigarh, November 17 Folk dances spread the aroma of elegance and splendour while the speakers hotly debated the subject ‘Ends justify the Means’. The teams from 12 zones of Punjab and Chandigarh presented ‘Vaar’ songs and ‘Kavishri’. Famous folk singer of Punjab, Ms Sarabjit Kaur, who had come as a judge, obliged the audience with a song. The other judges Ms Karamjeet and Ms Kulwant also added to the mood with their renditions.
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Need to hone communication skills
Chandigarh, November 17 She dwelt upon the need to hone communication skills, which played an imperative role in the success of any professional in the current competitive global scenario. — TNS
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Proposal for mental health institute in city cleared
Chandigarh, November 17 The UT Administration has finalised a proposal for the setting up of the and sent it to the institute Secretary, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for the final approval. The administration has also sent a proposal to the ministry for creating 174 posts of various categories of employees, required to run the Institute. Following the orders of the apex court, the UT Adviser had filed an affidavit in the court in September 2004 stating that the UT, would set up a mental health institute for providing mental health care facility to mentally challenged persons of the city. The Finance-cum-Secretary Health of UT, Mr S.K. Sandhu, has already constituted a five-member committee for framing the outlines for the setting up of the institute and assess the amount to be expended on the project. The Secretary, Social Welfare Department, Chandigarh, has been given the responsibility of chairmanship of the committee while the Director Health Services, Director Social Welfare, head of the Psychiatry Department of the GMCH, head of the Psychiatry Department of the PGI, Chandigarh, have been made its members. The committee in a meeting held in 2003 had decided to appoint a skeleton staff of 174 of Groups A, B,C and D categories just to begin the institute. The UT Administration would release Rs 3 crore per annum to meet the expenditure of the institute, including sundry expenses. The proposal for the setting up of the institute was framed by the UT Administration after the apex court passed an order in April 2002 directing all state governments to frame policies and initiate steps for establishing at least one such institute being run by the state concerned. Taking up a public interest litigation (PIL) in the case of death of 25 mentally challenged persons at a Dargah in Erawadi, Tamil Nadu, the court had passed the orders. The mentally challenged persons were charred to death in a major fire that engulfed the Dargah in 2001. |
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Sisters undergo same surgery
on same day
Chandigarh, November 17 This is probably the first time in the world when two sisters have undergone the same cosmetic surgical procedure on the same day. After undergoing necessary tests, their surgeries were scheduled on November 10 and 11, respectively, but Patricia insisted to go in for the surgeries on the same day. Accepting the challenge Dr K.M. Kapoor, head of the Department of Cosmetic Surgery, Fortis Hospital, operated on Ms Jaqualine (69) on the morning of November 10 and Ms Patricia (67) in the afternoon. While talking to Chandigarh Tribune, Ms Jaqualine said that she wanted the surgery as her abdomen was scarred with three abdominal surgeries in the past 25 years, “Patricia, my younger sister, readily agreed to be my companion in the surgery as she also had a big tummy.” The sisters said that they opted to go in for the surgeries in India considering the cost factor. The expenditure on the surgeries was comparatively much less here than in the UK. Dr K.M. Kapoor said that getting surgery done with a partner is a latest trend worldwide. According to 2005 statistics released by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, more people are getting plastic surgery done with their companions. A reason for people seeking surgery with a partner is to provide moral support to one another, he added. |
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Latest urology services at Sec 16
general hospital
Chandigarh, November 17 A press note issued by the UT administration claimed that the facilities had been introduced at the hospital and these would help a large number of patients visiting the hospital daily. The services were introduced after two doctors from the hospital sharpened their skills at a workshop on urodynamics at the PGI, Chandigarh. Dr Vidur Bhalla, who is super specialist urologist and a keen academician, would also treat patients. |
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St Kabir cagers win
Chandigarh, November 17 Kabir cagers — Amandeep and Divesh — fashioned the host’s triumph by contributing six points each. For St Stephen’s, Shabnam contributed six points. In the St Kabir Basketball Trophy for U-14, the hosts suffered a big jolt, as formidable IS Dev Samaj School registered 30-20 victory in an absorbing league match. Sukhpal and Parminder proved to be too tough for the Kabir cagers and contributed 10 and 11 points, respectively. Naini and Rupandeep served Kabir well with 10 and 6 points, respectively. In another match, Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, defeated DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, 17-2. Simranpreet contributed 10 points for the winners. St Joseph’s just managed to beat Little Flowers 12-11 in the extra time in another contest. Ravneet and Aspreet scored 3 and 4 points for the winners. Richa scored 7 points. Meanwhile, IS Dev Samaj got a walkover against Mount Carmel. |
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Twenty-20 cricket: Punjab to face Chandigarh today
Chandigarh, November 17 Punjab will face Chandigarh, while Baroda will take on Delhi in the semifinals to be played tomorrow. In quarter-final matches played today at the Sector 16 stadium, Baroda beat Himachal Pradesh by nine wickets and Punjab registered an eight-wicket victory over Maharashtra. In the third quarter-final match, Delhi outplayed Haryana by eight wickets. Punjab won the toss and invited Maharashtra to bat first. Maharashtra were dismissed for 87 runs in 17.5 overs. Imran Pathan (22), Yuvraj Pawar (22 no) and H Pawar (18) were the main scorers. Vishavjit (3 for 20), Sukhdev (2 for 6) and Kunal Sachdev (2 for 22) gave Maharashtra a tough time. Chasing an easy target, Punjab achieved it scoring 89 for 2 in just 10.2 overs. Opener Kunal Sahdev (34, 5x4s) and Vipandeep (28, 4x4s) were their main scorers. Tirath Ram remained not out on 12. Imran Pathan (1 for 18) and Sandeep Lahane (1 for 17) shared two wickets. In the second quarter-finals, Delhi won the toss and elected to field against Haryana, which made 175 for 5. Tinku’s brilliant century (107, 9x4s, 6x6s, 65 balls) went in vain as Delhi recorded an easy eight-wicket win. Rahul Rana and Sachin Hooda contributed 23 and 11 runs, respectively. Vishu and Deepak got two wickets each for 33 and 37 runs, respectively. Delhi made 181 for 2. Openers Navneet (63, 8x4s) and Gaurav (65, 6x4s, 1x6) were associated in a 139-run partnership.Vishuy and Anuj Jain remained not out on 15 and 26, respectively. Brief scores (quarter-finals): Maharashtra: 87 all out in 17.5 overs (Imran Pathan 22, Haresh Pawar 18,, Yuvraj Pawar not out 22, Vishavjit 3 for 20, Kunal Sachdev 2 for 22, Sukhdev 2 for 6, Nishant Monga 1 for 7) Punjab: 89 for 2 in 17.5 overs (Kunal Sahdev 34, Vipandeep 28, Tirath Ram not out 12, Imran Pathan 1 for 18, Sandeep Lahane 1 for 17). Haryana: 178 for 5 (Tinku 107, Sumit Budhwar 10, Rahul Rana 23, Sachin Hooda 11, Vishu 2 for 33, Deepak 2 for 37, Anuj Jain 1 for 37, Rohit Yadav 1 for 19) Delhi: 181 for 2 (Navneet 63, Gaurav 65, Vishu not out 15, Anuj Jain not out 26, Deepak Dabas 2 for 35) by eight wickets. Himachal Pradesh: 75 in 18.5 overs (Kushal Kirty 10, Karun Kumar 29, Dhaval 4 for 8, Aasif Sheikh Sheikh 2 for 9, Mustafa 1 for 14, Chinmay Korane 1 for 20, Anurag 1 for 9) Baroda: 77 for 1 in 9.3 overs (Shilpesh Patel not out 37, Dhaval Brahmbhat 16, Rakesh Rana 1 for 24). |
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Punjab team to participate in Lahore tourney
Chandigarh, November 17 The first edition of the annual tournament, which started with a purpose to foster friendly golfing ties between two states, sharing a common heritage and history as well as to give international exposure to the golfers, was held at Chandigarh Golf Club in November last year. The tournament was won by Punjab. Besides organizing golfing tournament between the two states, both the associations would jointly organize seminars and presentations on the golf course management, golf coaching, tournament organization and promoting golf as a sport amongst corporate for creating a more rewarding environment for upcoming golfers This year it is the turn of PGA (India) to visit Lahore and it will send contingent of 50 comprising the team, officials and delegates led by chief-de-mission Mr S.K. Sharma, President of PGA, to participate in the tournament. |
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Strawberry win football opener
Chandigarh, November 17 Though no team could score any goal in the first half, the NPS lads conceded two goals in the dying minutes. In another match, Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, played a goal less draw against St Peter’s School, Sector 31, in an eight-a-side match. The match between St Joseph’s School, Sector 44, and Ryan School, Sector 49, also ended in a goal less draw. St Stephen’s Bikramjit scored a hat trick in the fourth match supported by Rajinder, who scored one goal in the match played against Moti Ram Arya Model School, Sector 27 defeating them 4-0. In the fifth match, St Kabir Public School, Sector 26, beat St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, 1-0. The all important goal was scored by Kabir’s Divjot Singh. |
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Asha School emerge special
athletics champs
Chandigarh, November 17 As many as 200 special children, representing seven institutes of Chandigarh and Panchkula, participated in the meet. Medals tally: Asha School, Chandimandir (25 gold, 19 silver, 14 bronze); Bhavan Vidyalaya-27 (14 gold, 22 silver, 20 bronze); Little Flower School, Panchkula (18 gold, 13 silver, 15 bronze); Savera School, St Stephen's 45 (16 gold, 17 silver, 17 bronze); Udit Vocational Training Centre-11 (11 gold, 10 silver, 5 bronze); Sadhna Vocational centre, Manimajra (6 gold, 6 silver, 10 bronze); St John's -26 (3 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze). |
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Colourful start to sports meet
Mohali, November 17 He along with the Principal, Mrs Jaya Bhardwaj, all staff members and participating students declared the meet open. Justice Bahri distributed prizes to the winners of various events. He emphasised on the significance of sports in life. The results of various events are: Flower Pair Race: Anshul and Jashanjot I, Gurmeet and Kajal II, Kanika and Aayushi III; Frog Race: Karanvir I, Kartik II, Prayas, Nirbhayjot III; Rabbit Race: Sahil I, Jaskirat II, Amisha III; Balloon Race: Jasmeet Kaur I, Harpreet II, Yash Gupta, Lemon Race: Shitiz I, Charanjot II, Sohini Das and Priya III; One Leg Weight 50m (Boys): Gurchet Singh I, Janjot Singh II, Arvinder Singh III. Skipping 50m (Girls): Tanya I, Ritika II, Shubhangi III; One leg Weight 50m(Girls): Tanya I, Amandeep II, Ritika III; Shot Put (Boys): Prateek Soni I, Mukul II, Ajay III. Shot Put (Girls): Nisha I; Kirandeep II, Megha III; Long Jump (Boys): Prateek I, Parav II, Gaurav III; Long Jump (Girls): Palak I, Mandeep II, Jagdeep; Hurdle Race 100m (Boys): Avinder Singh I, Ramandeep Singh II, Pulkit III; 100m Race (Boys): Aman Singh I, Anumanat II, Prabhjot Singh III, Three leg Race (Girls): Manpreet Kaur and Muskan I, Priya and Shivani, Talwinder and Nidhi. Fruit Race (Girls): Harwinder I, Jagdeep II, Lovepreet Kaur III. Shot-Put (Boys): Prabhjot I, Sahil II, Nipun III. Long Jump (Boys): Harsukaran I, Gaurav II, Prabhjot III. 400m Race (Boys): Vikram I, Gagan II, Gurpreet III. 4x100m Relay Race (Boys): Arjun,
Harsukaran, Rajan, Amit I, Nipun, Jasmeet, Vikhyat, Vikram II, Gurpreet,
Iranjeet, Prabhjot, Vishal III; 4x100m Relay Race (Girls): Navneet, Pallavi, Harleen, Manpreet I ;
Ashmi, Roohani, aranpreet, Navjot II, Vasu, Jagdeep, Maninder, Rupinder III. Lane Crossing Without seeing 50m (girls): Kirandeep I, Rupinder II, Priyanka III; Three-Legged Race 50m (girls): Rupinder and Jagdeep I, Manpreet and Navneet II, Pallavi and Harleen III;
Chatti Race 50m (girls): Kiran I, Pragya II. |
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PU thrash SD college in tennis meet
Chandigarh, November 17 DAV College-10 boys beat SGGS College-26 (2-0) in the second encounter. Gursher beat Nikhil Hooda 6-1, 6-1in the first singles tie while Paras defeated Dilprit 6-3, 6-3 in the second match. |
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Admn issued letter of approval on SEZ
Chandigarh, November 17 The benefits that will accrue as a result of this letter will be that the allottees will be able to apply for letter of approval for their respective units. The Phase-II, which has Wipro as the anchor company with Tech-Mahindra, Bharti Airtel & eSys as co-anchors, shall get the tax benefits and all other benefits which are available under the SEZ Act. It will also have a tech-habitat spread over 123, acres comprising 1500 residential flats, apartments, villas and commercial centres. It will also have an ultra-modern entertainment facilities like modern school, polyclinic, monorail terminal and other amenities. Adequate green spaces have also been provided. |
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