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7 injured in clash
Tribune News Service

Bassi Pathana, March 23
The row over the death of Nirmal Singh, a resident of Fatehpur Jattan village, allegedly due to the negligence on part of the doctors had ended yesterday and the owners of Bawa Nursing Home and family members of the deceased had reached a compromise. But a threatening call from an unknown person to the hospital management has sparked a new row in the medical fraternity.

The caller demanded from the hospital management that a heavy amount be paid to the deceased’s family immediately otherwise their family would be eliminated.

All doctors belonging to IMA, ayurvedic, unani belonging to NIMMA, Chemists’ Association and BAMS Doctors’ Association of the district will observe a 24-hour complete bandh tomorrow protesting against blackmailing and threatening of the owners of Bawa Nursing Home by unscrupulous elements. The associations will also submit a memorandum to the SSP and DC in this regard.

IMA president Dr Mohinder Singla said a joint meeting of all these organisations was held here today and it was decided to observe complete closer of medicare services in the district tomorrow.

He said they would submit a memorandum to the SSP and DC in this regard and urge them to inquire into the matter.

He said medical community would also contact the respective MLAs and ministers of their area to pressurise them to enact a law on the pattern of the Andhra government for medical community.

Dera Bassi, March 23
Holi turned out to be a black day for a couple living in Khateek Mohalla when their one-year-old son Abhishek died after falling from the roof.

The incident took place yesterday when Abhiskeh was playing with his sister Shelly on the roof. Many other children of the colony were also playing Holi with the two and enjoying the festival of colours.

According to the neighbours, Abhiskek fell from the roof of the first floor and was grievously injured. He was rushed to the civil hospital here where he was breathing. He was rushed to GMCH-32, Chandigarh, where he was to be operated upon but died on way to the hospital.

Chandigarh, March 23
The Rotary Club, Chandigarh Midtown, clinched the District Golf Trophy for the fourth time in a row at the Inter-Club Rotary Golf Tournament held on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club here today.

Midtown team comprising Sandeep Sandhu, Harish Sethi, A.K. Sachdeva and T.L. Verma romped home with 114 points. Shivalik team was runners-up with 102 points. Three best cards of each team were considered to decide the winning team.

In the individual competition, Sandeep Sandhu was the winner in the less than 12 handicap section with 38 points and Yash Das was runner up with 30 points.

A.K. Sachdeva won in above 12 handicap category with 39 points with Harish Sethi finishing two points behind at 37.

B.S. Devgun won the competition for 9 holes with 18 points. Aashoo Bachhitter Singh had the best card of 36 points among the ladies with Neelu Chopra finishing a close second at 35 points.

Fifty golfers from six Rotary Clubs took part in the championship which is held annually to promote fellowship and interaction amongst the members of the club of District 3080.

District Governor Shaju Peter was the chief guest. Past District Governor Maj Som Dutt who conceived the idea of holding such tournaments in 1991-92 was the guest of honour.

Chandigarh, March 23
Inder Mohan was declared as Mr Chandigarh, while Baljeet Singh and Jaggit Singh finished second and third, respectively, during the 19th Mr Chandigarh Body building Championship being organised by the Chandigarh Amateur Body Building Association at DAV College here today.

Other results:Below 55: 1 Mustak, 2 Rachi, 3 Sanjay; below 60: 1 Ajay, 2 Sunny, 3 Mohan Lal; below 65: 1 Gopal, 2 Sanjeev, 3 Charles; below 70: 1 Gagandeep, 2 Rajinder, 3 Harjinder singh.

Below 75: 1 Mahinder Pal, 2 Ranjan, 3 Prem; below 80: 1 Mandeep Sodhi,2 Gurchaban Singh, 3 Krishan Ram; below 85: 1 Amrinder Singh,2 Gurman, 3 Kala; below 90: 1 Guradesh, 2 Gurinder Singh, 3 Ansuman; below 100: 1 Harinder Singh, 2 Amrinder Singh.

Chandigarh, March 23
The week end crowd was treated to a unique theatre spectacle by the world acclaimed Swiss dance ensemble 'DA MOTUS' in collaboration with the Chandigarh Tourism and STEPS, here, at the lake Promenade today.

The troupe comprising four accomplished danseurs had already given sterling performances in 30 countries. Today's show spanned into three sequences displaying traffic situations, the mobile part and choreography for a terrace or restaurant provided with seats.

Taking off from the lake police post, it terminated with the action packed meaningful musical movements at the restaurant.

The danseurs led by Antonio Bohler, including Briggitte Meuwly, Diana Lambert, Ismail Diartzabal and attired in specially designed green plastic suits with masks were suggestive of the environmental preservation in the years to come.

An inquisitive crowd, which experienced the unique theatrical art form, followed the artists while they were executing the vibrant street theatre movements with spontaneous improvisations in the available open spaces. Their precise coordination and perfect synchronisation in amazing profusion throughout the show was a testimony of their innate aesthetic potential and hard work especially as they performed to the music of composer Phillepe Heritier.

The performance produced moving pictures, which fit geometrically in the urban architecture where architectural environment of the Lake was used as a stage. Talking to the Chandigarh Tribune, the troupe manager, Ewa, stated that the total performance was inspired by a sensitive contemplation of nature, supple movements and vigour plasticity of the plant world, which stimulated DA MOTUS’s gestural language. It was eclectic not standing only for a vivid creativity but also for a constant search of artistic renewal, enriched by a subtle ability to play with the circumstances, on stage as well as outdoor. The show was dedicated to commemorate 60 years of strong Indo-Swiss friendship by the Swiss Arts Council (Pro Helvetia), she added.

Vivek Atrey, director, tourism, thespians Neelam Man Singh, Dr Mahendra sat through the programme.

Chandigarh, March 23
Bollywood actress Koena Mitra will be starring in an action-packed Hollywood movie, for which she has already started taking special training in various forms of martial arts.

The actress who performed during the ongoing Indian Cricket League at Tau Devi Lal Stadium here last night revealed, “ The name of the movie is Karna, in which you will get to see a lot of action scenes executed by me. I have been taking special training in various forms of martial arts, as the script has a number of stunts”.

Amidst loud cheers from the spectators, who came to witness cricket with glamour on Holi, Koena virtually made her fans sway on her dance step during her performance. She performed on the numbers ‘ Move Your Body’, ‘ Paisa Kaisa Money Money’, and ‘Sara Jahe Kahe Ishq Hai’.

The 23-year-old Koena has acted in a number of movies, including ‘Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena’, ‘Paisa Kaisa Money Money’. Though, Koena didn’t reveal any details of her ongoing venture but affirmed that even children will enjoy watching this movie.

Koena, who is in the city for the first time, asserted, “ This is for the first time I am performing during a cricket match.

Attired in red coloured dress, she presented a dance during the innings break, on ‘ Dekha Jo Tuhje’, followed by another from a marathi movie.

Regarding her future plans in Bollywood, the model-turned-actress said, “It is not possible to work with a plan. Working in Bollywood is like gambling. You cannot plan in advance. I am enjoying my work, and growing with experience”. Apart from Bollywood, the actress likes to adventure new things. "I love riding motorbikes and dancing, and its always a proud feeling to be a part of Bollywood,” she says.