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2 Ropar youths killed in accident
Kharar (Ropar) January 2 Those killed have been identified as Prince and Rukwinder Singh, both residents of College Road, Ropar. The injured Manish and Naveen, who have been admitted to the PGI, Chandigarh, also belong to Ropar. All youths were aged between 22 and 25 years. According to sources here, the youth were travelling in a Tata Safari (PB-12J-8585). They were coming from Chandigarh for their residence at Ropar at about 12 pm last night when their vehicle had head-on collision with a truck (PAT-6969) coming from opposite direction. Hearing the screams of injured youth trapped in mangled remains of the Tata Safari, the people from surrounding areas assembled at the spot. They took them out of the vehicle and shifted to Kharar civil hospital. Prince was declared brought dead at the hospital. The other three were recommended to the PGI, Chandigarh. However, on way to the PGI, Rukwinder also died. Their dead bodies were today handed over to their kin by the police after post-mortem. In his statement to the police, one of injured Naveen Sharma has said they had gone to Chandigarh for New Year celebration. Yesterday morning they stayed back at Chandigarh for shopping. They were returning home last night when their vehicle met with an accident with an overspeeding truck coming from an opposite direction. The truck involved in the accident belongs to Kishore Singh, a resident of Mukerain in Hoshiarpur district. The driver of truck fled after the accident. The police has registered a case against the truck driver. |
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Ropar bus stand to be shifted
Ropar, January 2 Ropar deputy commissioner A.K. Sinha, while talking to The Tribune, said the bus stand would now be shifted to a site along Nirankari
Bhawan on Ropar-Chandigarh road. He said the present bus stand near the Ropar mini secretariat was too far for the residents of the town due to which a proposal of shifting it on the main road was sent to the government. The proposal had been accepted and work on it would start very soon. He also said work on four-laning of Chandigarh-Kiratpur Sahib road was likely to start in the near future. Under the said project, a flyover would be constructed over the Nangal railway crossing and it would help in decongestion of traffic in the area, he said. The shopkeepers who are likely to displaced due to four-laning of road would be accommodated in the market area of New Transport Nagar, the deputy commissioner added. |
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Mann captivates Patialvis with hit numbers
Patiala, January 2 Cosy environs with angithis under a shamiana; liquor, roasted chicken and fried fish provided perfect ambience for the night. Mann struck an instant rapport with the audience who clapped and danced throughout the two-hour performance. Tipplers had a reason to cheer as liquor was available at highly subsidised rates. The evening was even more special as it was Mann’s birthday. On the occasion, the club management organised a special get together and Mann cut a 40-pound cake amid thunderous applause from his fans. Surjit Singh Rakhra, former legislator from Samana and chairman of the NRI wing of Shiromani Akali Dal and G.C. Negi, income tax commissioner, were the chief guests while Rupinder Kaur Brar, additional commissioner, income tax, was the special guest. Negi lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the event. The night commenced with Mann singing a Bulleh Shah composition Nachdi Jawaani. Gallan Goriyan Vich Toye kept the crowds on its feet throughout the night. Amritbir Singh and Vinod Dhundia, president and honorary secretary of the club respectively, felicitated the guests of honour. Vinod Dhundia proposed the vote of thanks. |
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Tailoring centre inaugurated
Patiala, January 2 Harinder Kaur Rakhra inaugurated the centre. The function was presided over by Charanjit Kaur Grewal, president, Vani School. Surjit Kaur, ex-deputy director, employment exchanges, and Raksha Roy Mangla, a social worker, were the guests of honour. Vind Sharma, general secretary of the samiti, said, “We are already running four such centres and one computer training centre in different parts of Patiala.” Om Parkash Kaushish, who was also present in function, had started the samiti in 1987. B.S. Saini, president of the samiti, said in order to impart service to poor in the rural areas, they had purchased a piece of land in Raipur. The foundation stone for Jan Hit Samiti Bhawan would be laid on January 6. This bhawan would accommodate free computer training centre, sewing tailoring training centre, dispensary and drug de-addiction centre. S.N Jindal, vice-president of the samiti, thanked the dignitaries and guests. |
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155 checked at free camp
Dera Bassi, January 2 A team of doctors from Bhagwan Mahaveer Centre
of Jaipur, led by Dr Vijay Handa, checked 155 physically chalenged persons during the camp. As many as 29 persons were told that they would be given calipers, seven would be given crutches, 10 would be given artificial legs, 10 tricycles and another 13 would be given artificial arms. The Rotary Club would bear the cost of the limbs and also send some of the patients to Jaipur and Udaipur for surgeries. The rest of the 66 handicapped centre would be operated upon at Ambala Cantonment. |
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Hooda on inauguration spree
Panchkula, January 2 He will inaugurate State Training and Demonstration Centre and State Drug Store, Sector 6 in the morning, followed by the Equipment and CCU in General Hospital in the same sector. Subsequently, the CM will lay the foundation stone of Confed office in Sector 2. He will then inaugurate the National Institute for Disabled in Sector 12 A. Laying the foundation stone of Government Girls College and HPGCL office are also scheduled for the same day. |
City lad to join Indian squad in Oz
Chandigarh, January 2 Elated over his unexpected selection, VRV said he is fully fit for the forthcoming challenge. He also hoped that the Australian pitches, which are known for assisting pacers, would definitely give more sting to his fast bowling attack. Talking to the TNS, he said, “If given a chance, I will focus on both accuracy as well as speed there. I have worked hard on my bowling to keep it in right line and length after coming out of the injury phase. Now I am fully fit to deliver my 100 per cent.” The claim is right as during the recently held Ranji Super League matches, VRV performed terrifically with ball for Punjab team. VRV wrecked the Orissa second innings claiming five wicket-haul, including hat-trick, to win the last match against Orissa. His performance also salvaged Punjab from relegation to ‘Plate’ group. “It was nice to get eight wickets agains t Hyderabad and five wickets, including a hat-trick, against Orissa. But now I am looking forward to the Down Under tour”, said VRV maintaining that now he has overcome from his ankle injury
completely. Besides bowling, VRV is also determined to put up a good show with bat. “I also worked hard on my batting during the long net sessions. For me, it will be an icing on the cake if I am able to contribute with bat also.” VRV is leaving for Australia tomorrow night. |
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Bhavratan, Udai reach finals
Chandigarh, January 2 Udai Singh Mann registered victory over Ravisher S. Sandhu 6-4, 6-4 while Bhavtaran Singh got the better of Jatinder Singh 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1 to secure the final berth. In men’s singles 50+ category, M.S. Dhillon won the top honours beating Rashpal Singh 6-1, 6-3 while the duo of S. Soam and Sodhi drubbed the duo of Ajay Yashpal and B.B. Mehta 6-2, 4-6, 6-1 to win men’s 35+ doubles title. In boys’ under-12 section, Paramveer Singh and Abhijeet Singh set up title clash. Paramveer thrashed Siddharth Kapoor 6-0, 6-0 while Param Pun lost to Abhijeet 5-7, 6-2, 2-6. Tomorrow, the matches will start at 9 am. Other results: Girls (U-14, Semifinals): Ashima Garg b Hasan Dhanoa 7-5, 6-7(2), 6-1. Boys (U-10, Semifinals): Paramveer Singh b Siddharth Kapoor 6-0, 6-0, Abhijeet Singh b Param Pun 7-5, 2-6, 6-2, (U-12, Semifinals): Jatinder Singh b Param Pun 6-1, 6-0, Sachin b Uttkarsh Khosla 6-4, 6-4. (U-14, Semifinals): Udai Singh Mann b Ravisher S. Sandhu 6-4, 6-4, Bhavtaran Singh b Jatinder Singh 3-6, 7-6 (2), 6-1. (U-18, Semifinals): Naveen Shankar b Udai Singh Mann 6-1, 6-2, Aiman b Jaivardhan Gupta 6-3, 6-3, Men’s (Singles, Semifinals): Devbir Singh b Shakul 6-0, 6-2, S.S. Soam b Ram Bilas, 6-4,6-0, (Doubles, Finals): Naveen Shankar b Rajveer Gill 6-3, 6-3, Aiman b Karan
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‘PHL is a learning ground for Indian hockey’
Chandigarh, January 2 According to Ric, Premier Hockey League is a competitive league, which is helping the players to improve their performance and work hard on their weak points. As foreign players are too involved, the league is a combination of skills. PHL is a good opportunity for Indian Hockey to learn. While talking to our correspondent, Ric said, “Its love watching Sardara playing. He is an all-round players and his performance is improving with passing of every match. Sardara knows how to tackle the game and has control over the ball. He has consistency, quality skill and fitness level and that is required in the game of hockey.” Talking about the performance of the Indian Hockey, Ric said, “It’s too early for me to comment, but Indian players have the potential to perform better and deliver results than what the team is doing now. To be superior among the others, team should cover every single aspect. There should be quality in their fitness level and skills, and teamwork matters”, asserted Ric. |
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Tennis
Chandigarh, January 2
In the tourney, the participants include France, Great Britain, Uzbekistan, Belarus, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Italy, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbazan, Ukraine, Romania, Turkmenistan, Spain and Taipei. The main draw for boys’ singles as well as girls’ singles under-18 will be of 48 players out of which 34 will get direct entries in the main draw. Fourteen players will either move into main draw through qualifying rounds or as wild card entrants. Vikram Reddy of India is the highest ranked player in the boys’ singles with a ranking of 244 being followed by Joachim Sternbach of France (254th ranked) is the second highest player in the fray. The qualifying matches will be played on January 5 and 6. Those who will get direct entry into the main draw on the basis of their ranking are: |
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Ranji coach happy for VRV
Chandigarh, January 2 Punjab's Ranji coach Gurcharan Singh was happy about the tall pacer getting a call-up. "I am happy for him. He is a very good bowler and has been in terrific rhythm recently. We expect him to do well," Gurcharan said. "I was in Australia two years back and have some knowledge about the nature of pitches there. I will play according to my strength and bowl according to the nature of
the wicket. I hope to perform and do well in Australia," said VRV. — PTI |
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SD College gives one-sided defeat
Chandigarh, January 2 In women’s category, GN Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana beat Government College for Girls, Sector 10, Chandigarh, 10-0, in the first match. SDP College for Women, Ludhiana defeated GGS Khalsa College for Women, Jhar Sahib 16-02 and in the last match of the day, Khalsa College for women; Ludhiana beat AS College for Women,
Khanna 10-0. |
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Inter-college cricket from Jan 8
Chandigarh, January 2 The entries will close with cricket coach Harish Kumar/senior manager Naib Singh at Sector 16 Cricket Stadium before 5 pm on January 7. Winners and runners-up teams will be awarded prizes. |
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City scouts, guides win accolades
Chandigarh, January 2 Around 58 scouts and guides from Chandigarh and 10 teachers participated in integration march, colour party display, state gate competition, youth forum, folk dance, pageant show, chimney climbing, commando crossing, ladder crossing, rock climbing etc. Apart from this, they also took part in sports activities like archery, skate boarding, stilt walk, touching target, basketball. The other intellectual activities included amateur radio, computer awareness, singing stage, poster making, puzzle corner, vocational hobby etc. |
Laughter, the best medicine
Chandigarh, January 2 Laughter yoga sessions started with gentle warm-up techniques, including stretching, chanting, clapping and body movement. These were followed by a series of ‘laughter exercises’ that combine method acting and visualisation techniques. The DPI (S)
S.K. Setia, who was the chief guest on the occasion, alongwith teachers and students participated in laughter yoga exercises. Laughter meditation, Dr Kataria suggested, should be performed in a quiet private place where one can sit or lie down in comfort. No special clothing or equipment but comfortable clothes that allow free movement is the only requirement for this exercise. Dr Kataria opined that laughter is a strong tool to counter depression. “To extract best out of this, it should be performed in a group, under the direction of a trained and certified laughter yoga leader. Laughter exercises are interspersed with breathing exercises. Twenty minutes of laughter is sufficient to develop full physiological benefits,” he suggested. “The present I-Pod generation is addictive to internet, video games, television. Their routine has restricted the ‘play in a group’ activities. Besides this, the nuclear families and broken homes, emotional lack of bonding with parents is also responsible for causing host of emotional problems among children. Laughter switches on the physiological systems and boosts the circulatory, digestive, and immune systems’, said Dr
Kataria. Later, in the evening session, Dr Kataria demonstrated the laughter yoga session on GMSSS-23 premises, in which around 150 sports teachers of government and aided schools took part. |
Inspector Cheema promoted as DSP
Chandigarh, January 2 The promotion of Cheema, had been held in abeyance as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had earlier booked him in a case of corruption. The CBI special court acquitted Cheema recently. The Chandigarh administration checked from the CBI if the agency was going to contest the verdict in the
High Court. After getting a reply from the CBI that it was not going to contest the matter further, the administration today released formal orders of his promotion. |
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