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SOFT TOUCH: A honeybee sucks nectar from a rose at a park in Ambala
on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Kamal Sachar
AT LOGGERHEADS: An eagle and a crow fight over a ‘rat meal’ in the Ambala skies
on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Kamal Sachar |
Keep SEZs away from
fertile land, says HJC leader
Ambala, January 20
Addressing a press conference here today, former vice-chancellor
of Hisar Agriculture University and senior leader of Haryana
Janhit Congress Sarwananand Araya said his party was not
against setting up SEZs in the state, but fertile lands should
not be acquired for the purpose.
We are very much in
politics: Preneet Kaur
Dera Bassi, January 20
Member of Parliament from Patiala Preneet Kaur said she and her husband
former Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh were very much in the
politics of the state. She was talking to the mediapersons after inaugurating a school here today.
Pensioners’ body
demands FIR in theft case
Patiala, January 20
In a meeting held under the presidentship of Harbans Singh Sodhi here
today, Punjab Pensioners Welfare Association discussed many resolutions
and subsequently passed them unanimously.
GSMCH to open centre
at Zirakpur
Patiala, January 20
Continuing with its endeavour of providing quality healthcare services
to people in rural areas, the Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital (GSMCH)
has decided to set up its first polyclinic and sample collection centre
at Zirakpur on January 22.
Poor Roads
Residents want a probe
Ambala, January 20
Residents of Sector 9, Ambala city, expressed great concern over the
pitiable condition of roads here yesterday. They said the matter would
also be brought to the notice of Chief Minister of Haryana.
Workshop on effective
teaching skills
Patiala, January 20
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, organised a one-day
workshop on “Learning effective teaching skills” on its campus, here
today. Professor N. L. Mitra, former vice- chancellor of NLSIU Bangalore
and NLU Jodhpur, was the chief resource person- cum- facilitator during
the workshop.
Bhasha Bhawan to be
named after Giani Lal Singh
Patiala, January 20
Punjab cooperation minister Capt Kanwaljit Singh said here yesterday
that Bhasha Bhawan of Punjab would be named after eminent scholar Giani
Lal Singh and he would personally take up the matter with the Chief
Minister.
Commission agents
laud Badal's announcements
Bassi Pathana, January 20
In a resolution passed by Federation of Arhtiya Association today,
members lauded the efforts of Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, state
president of the Association Ravinder Singh Cheema and MLA Sirhind Didar
Singh Bhatti in getting all genuine demands of the Association accepted.
Indian Open Golf
Rahul youngest to clinch title
Judge is am-am overall winner
Chandigarh,
January 20
It was Rahul Bakshi all the way. Yes, this 17-year-old Chandigarh boy
created a sensation when he steamrolled his senior counterpart from
Bangalore Abhishek Jha 8 and 7 to become the youngest golfer to clinch
the trophy in the 107th LG All-India Open Amateur Golf Championship that
concluded on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club here today. |
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Rahul Bakshi with the Indian Open Amateur Golf
Trophy at the Chandigarh Golf Club on Sunday.
— Tribune photo
by Pradeep Tewari |
Cricket
Three tons and a tie
Chandigarh, Mohali split points
Mohali, January 20
In spite of valiant tons by Gurkirat Singh, Ishan Dogra and Mayank
Sidana for their respective teams during the Punjab State Inter-District
One Day Tournament for FC Mittal Trophy, the match between arch rivals
Mohali and Chandigarh ended in a tie here today.
CBA to hunt for
talent
Chandigarh, January 20
The Chandigarh Badminton Association has decided to conduct a
talent hunt programme to promote the sport here. Besides, the association will also hold an all-India junior Rs 2.5 lakh prize money ranking tournament for the first time here
in October.
M.C. Sethi (right), president, Chandigarh Badminton Association, and T.P.S. Puri, general secretary, during a press conference at a local hotel in Sector 34, Chandigarh,
on Sunday.
— A Tribune photograph |
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2 badminton coaches
for entire city!
Chandigarh, January 20
The city that boasts of having state-of-the-art sports infrastructure
and facilities has just two badminton coaches to cater to its players. According
to Chandigarh Badminton Association officials, over 200 players are on
the association’s registration list.
Ravi lifts badminton
trophy
Panchkula, January 20
Ravi of Haryana beat Kunal Bharia of Maharashtra to lift the trophy in
the boys’ under-19 singles category of 53rd National School Games
(Badminton) concluded at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, Sector 3, today.
Winners flash the victory sign on the conclusion of the 53rd National School Games (Badminton) at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, Sector 3, Panchkula, on Sunday.
— A Tribune photograph |
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BBMB TT Meet
Chandigarh win team championship
Chandigarh, January 20
Hosts Chandigarh won the team championship, while Sundernagar finished
runners-up in the BBMB Inter-Unit Table Tennis Tournament held at BBMB
Rest House, Sector 35, today.
Baseball gaining
popularity: US official
Chandigarh, January 20
“India is a sports loving nation and I have no doubt about baseball
gaining popularity here,” opines Joel Ehrendreich, first secretary of
the US Embassy. Joel, who has been appointed liaison officer with the Baseball Federation of India and Women Baseball Federation of India by the US
government.
Joel Ehrendreich |
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Punjab lift baseball
trophy
Chandigarh, January 20
Punjab won the first Open Women Baseball Championship beating Haryana
5-0 in the final played at Government Model Senior Secondary School,
Sector 23, today. In the first innings, Punjab scored one run.
Gujjarwal Sports
Jockeys jump to safety as carts
collide
Mandi Ahmedgarh, January 20
A large number of sports enthusiasts converged on the sports stadium at
Gujjarwal village for witnessing thrilling events on the concluding day
of the annual rural sports fair today.
Anil reigns supreme
in judo
Chandigarh, January 20
Anil Joura of Panjab University, Chandigarh, occupied the first place in
the 90 kg category on the opening day of the All-India Inter-University
Judo (Men) Championship held at Gymnasium Hall, PU campus, today.
Hockey trials today
Chandigarh, January 20
The Chandigarh Hockey Association will organise trials to select the
hockey team at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, tomorrow. The team will participate in the fourth U-18 Junior National Hockey Championship.
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