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Priyanka adjudged best singer
Ropar, April 11 Deputy commissioner B. Purushartha was the chief guest and SDM Kavita Singh presided over the function. Different events were organised in this function. Results: In robotics round, Harneet Singh and Harpreet Singh (hardware) and Amit Kumar and Arunesh (software) secured first and second places, respectively. In solo singing competition, Priyanka from Doaba Insititute of Engineering and Technology, Kharar, stood first. |
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DC takes serious note of absenteeism
Ropar, April 11 Some officials had sent their juniors to represent them, while one of them had sent his personal assistant (PA) to attend this important monthly review meeting. These erring officials included XEN National Highway Karnail Singh, two XENs from BBMB, DEO (primary) Amarjit Kaur, deputy registrar co-operative societies Malkeet Singh, district manager Punjab Agro Industry Jaswant Rai and XEN tubewell corporation Harbhajan Singh. The BBMB XENs are supposed to report the encroachments in their respective areas. It has been directed that the state head quarters of all these officials be informed about their conduct. |
Cricket tourney from
April 18
Mohali, April 11 In the league-cum-knockout tournament, players will be picked up for Mohali district cricket team, which will take part in the forthcoming Inter-District Cricket Tournament (U-16) to be organised by the Punjab Cricket Association in May. The entries should be sent to the honorary secretary, MCA, PCA, before April 16. For any query, the schools can contact Sukhwinder Tinku, senior coach of MCA Academy (98886 89500).
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Asks dist associations to hold tournaments to select teams
Akash Ghai Tribune News Service
Mohali, April 11 Honorary secretary of the association M.P. Pandove said the decision of holding tournaments in the given time period was taken in the PCA district tournaments committee meeting held recently. “We have also issued instructions to all our district associations regarding the issue a day before and spare a month (April 15 to May 15) to hold tournaments according to their local formats,” said Pandove, who is also joint secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The prevalent criterion for selecting players for district teams is net trials, in which there is a big scope of giving chance to favourite players by the office-bearers of the district associations. With the organising of one or two tournaments by the associations, the talented players can showcase their talent with their performance. Admitting that net trials selection procedure was not satisfactory, Pandove was of the view: “The players who will perform in the tournaments cannot be ignored easily. As a lot of players turn up during trials, it is not possible to assess their real abilities in a short period of time. The tournaments will provide the players with a proper chance,” said Pandove. Besides spotting the talent, the tournaments would also help to keep the game alive in the districts, added Pandove.
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Col Aman Deep leads in Chandigarh Golfing Tour
Chandigarh, April 11 Trailing the leader by two strokes was former Haryana Ranji Trophy pace bowler Rakesh Jolly. But these two golfers do not figure in the race for the Emaar MGF Golf Trophy which has been reserved for corporate golfers from Delhi and beyond. Brian Beaupre, diplomat from the Canadian High Commission, who was third on the leader board with a nine over par 81, was the leader for the trophy reserved for tourism golf invitees. Tourism golf had its own advantages. There was no draw. Those arriving first were allowed to tee off in that order. In fact, four of the corporate golfers who arrived late by Shatabdi, teed off at 4 pm. The foursome could manage only nine holes. Some golfers were seen using golf carts. When the chairman of the technical committee Col Chahal was questioned, he said: "Rules do not permit the use of golf carts.” The cart facility was taken away on the 13th hole. In the ladies’ section, Pauline J.M. Singh led the field with an 11 over card of 83. Her nearest rival was Sheena Sekhon, who was seven strokes behind. Col A.D. Singh shot three birdies. But then, he double-bogeyed twice for his four over par card of 76. Rakesh Jolly sank only one birdie on the 17th hole in his six over card. The tournament now shifts to the Panchkula Golf Club where the golfers will be given a gun shot start. The final day on Sunday will see pitch and putt competition at the Chandigarh Golf Range followed by the prize distribution. The scores: Men: Col A.D. Singh 76, Rakesh Jolly 78, Brian Beaupre 81, Col S.K. Sharma and Lt-Gen M.P.S. Bhandari 82 each, R.P. Singh, M.P. Singh Col Anurudh Singh, Col A.P.S. Grewal and Gurpreet Singh 83 each, C.S. Bal, Raman Kumar, Col B.S. Sandhu and Col B.S. Grewal 84 each, Gurmeet Singh 85 Ladies: Pauline J.M. Singh 83, Sheena Sekhon 90, S. Ratia 91, Dalbir Sahi 95. |
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SJOBA rally kicks off today
Chandigarh, April 11 In the Challenge Championship, 15 Gypsies and 7 cars will slog it out whereas 22 bikers will compete to win the top honours in the rally, offering Rs 1,80,000 as total prize money. In the time, speed, distance (TSD) format, the organisers received 12 entries including an all-women team. “Participation in TSD format is a proper entry point for a person, who wants to take up more serious rallying in the future,” SJOBA president Navpreet Aujla said. On safety standards, Aujla said, “First intervention vehicles (FIVs) and ambulances, SJOBA marshals and doctors will be deputed with full medical assistance at each competitive stage. Besides, adequate arrangements have been made to ensure that there is no oncoming traffic in the competitive stages,” the president said. |
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Kang to play in Pak golf
Chandigarh, April 11 Harjinder is in the four-member Indian squad - which includes Jasjeet Singh, Vikram Rana and Saurabh Bahuguna, all from Delhi - which will play in the team and individual competition. Harjinder, who has played on the Lahore greens, says the Islamabad course is not a very long course but is a very difficult one with a lot of trees. Harjinder is hopeful of giving a good display. He says his driving has improved. And this was confirmed by coach Jessie Grewal, who said he was driving well. Besides India and Pakistan, golfers from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh will vie for team and individual honours in the four-day event. |
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AITA: Double delight for Tarranum
Chandigarh, April 11 Despite putting up a tough fight, CLTA trainee Parminder, who faced Delhi girl Tarranum in both the finals, lost to her rival 6-3, 0-6, 6-1 (u-14) and 6-3, 7-6 (u-16). Showing her forte in ground game, Tarranum clinched the first set (6-3) in the under-14 final. But Parminder did not let it go and came back strongly in the second set as Tarranum had no answer of local girl’s powerful volleys. But Parminder lost momentum in the deciding set and eventually succumbed to the champion 1-6 to lose the top spot. In under-14 boys’ singles, local player Ajay Yadav got walkover R. Ramkumar, who had to leave for China to be part of the Asia/Oceania World Group Qualifying Under-14 Championships. Earlier, R. Ramkumar, who also made it to the under-16 finals, emerged champion in the section by beating Vishwesh 6-2, 6-1. CLTA general manager R.K. Nayyar and coordination director B.S. Lamba jointly distributed the prizes. Results (all finals): Boys u-14: Ajay Yadav w/o R. Ramkumar Boys u-6: R. Ramkumar b Vushwesh 6-2, 6-1 Girls u-14: Tarranum Handa b Parminder Kaur 6-3, 7-6 Girls u-16: Tarranum Handa b Parminder Kaur 6-3, 0-6, 6-1.
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Preity, Lee to sell tickets at PCA today
Mohali, April 11 “Tomorrow, the interested people can get tickets from the stadium itself at 3 pm but from Monday onwards, sale counters will be set up at Baskin Robbins, Future Group and Planet M outlets across major cities like Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Amritsar besides online sale at www.ticketpro.in <<http://www.ticketpro.in>>,” said the organisers. Preity Zinta, promoter, Kings XI Punjab, said "Brett and me will be present at the stadium tomorrow to sell tickets to all cricket lovers”. The ticket prices range between Rs 50 and Rs 3,000 for different categories. |
PGI geared up for technicians’ strike
Chandigarh, April 11 The PGI has requisitioned the services of medical technologists from GMCH-32 and the Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Director of PGI Prof K.K Talwar confirmed the move. “Even as I am pursing the demands of medical technologists, patient services cannot stop,” he said. “All the operation theatres will be functional and all scheduled surgeries and procedures will be undertaken. No surgery will be postponed,” said Talwar. “Patient care services at the OPD such as blood testing, X-rays, ultrasounds etc will function smoothly with the help of residents, technicians (who will not participate in the mass leave), students and nurses. Hospitals like GMCH-32 and GMSH-16 will also pitch in with the technical staff,” added Talwar. He said the Chandigarh administration has also assured to provide the necessary staff. However, with at least 30-40 per cent of the 500 medical technologists on leave, there are bound be certain problems. The situation reached a deadlock with neither PGI authorities nor the MTA willing to budge. While technologists stuck to their stand that demands were not being fulfilled, the administration said it was helpless if the employees refused to take things in a positive way. “The PGI is covered under the public utility services and technologists cannot go on strike while the talks to resolve the issue are on,” said Talwar. “In the interest of the patients and to avoid inconvenience to the public we are continuously making efforts to resolve the issues. I even spoke to the health secretary and urged him to take up the matter with the ministry for approval,” The director PGI informed that under government orders, all issues of payment and cadre review have already gone to the Sixth Pay Commission and they can do nothing about it. “We are trying to solve things at our own level. I request all employees to not make the patients suffer,” said Talwar.
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Car Stolen from mini secretariat
Panchkula, April 11 Iqbal had gone to meet the SP regarding the burglary in his house. The burglars had broken into his house and took away the cash and jewellery on March 20. The burglars took away the articles and cash worth Rs 8 lakh. As no progress was made in the case till now, Arora had gone to meet SP Sandip Khirwar at his office in the mini secretariat in the afternoon.
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Woman commits suicide
Panchkula, April 11 According to the police, Preety ended her life by hanging herself in the bathroom with her dupatta in the afternoon. Deceased’s husband Ravinder Singh who is a general manager in a company at Lalru near here was away to his office at the time of the incident. Preety who was depressed due to the illness of her 4-year-old only son was suffering with depression and was under treatment at a private hospital in Sector 17 of Chandigarh. She along with her sister-in-law Mamta had gone to the doctor in the morning. However, when she returned from the hospital, Mamta went to kitchen to prepare food while she went to the bathroom and hanged herself to commit suicide, said the police. The police had registered a case and sent the body for postmortem.
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Two buses collide, 20 hurt
Chandigarh, April 11 Those injured include, Karnail Kaur, Shakuntala, Shama Devi, Raminder Singh, Deepak, Rajesh Kumar, Jay Chand, Bimla, Des Raj, Gurmail Kaur, Suresh Kumar, Gurpal Sharma, Vikram, Raju, Manjeet Kaur, Paramjeet Kaur, Ruchika, Balwinder Kaur, Som Singh, Puppy and Sopaan. According to information, a bus belonging to Rajasthan State Transport (RJ-13-P-1382) hit the CTU bus from behind at the lightpoint in Hallo Majra. Meanwhile, many of those injured alleged that doctors, instead of attending to patients, were more interested in completing the paperwork. Only one doctor was available for all the injured. One of the injured was taken to Samana Civil hospital, where her condition is stated to be critical. “After being neglected for hours, I took my mother to Samana hospital,” said her son. However, passengers on board the CTU bus escaped with minor injuries. Police have impounded both the buses and booked the driver and the owner of the bus, Pritam Singh of Rajasthan, under Section 337 and 379 of the IPC. He was arrested and later bailed out.
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Father, son held for issuing fake degrees
Chandigarh, April 11 According to the information, the father, Des Raj Rana, and his son, Ajay Rana, had been running an institute under the name of Chandigarh Institute of Paramedical Laboratory and Dental Technician in Sector 38 here. On the complaint of Abhimanyu, a student at the institute, sub-inspector, Harjinder Singh Sekhon, today arrested both the suspects and produced them in the court. The complainant alleged that the certificates given to him were found to be fake. He alleged that the certificates were under the name of universities in Rajasthan and TN. The police has recovered 42 certificates of a Rajasthan university, 22 of TN and more than 150 certificates of Chandigarh Institute of Paramedical Laboratory.
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Couple attacked outside High Court
Chandigarh, April 11 People present at the court were mere spectators and did not help the couple. And although police personnel were informed about the incident, nobody came to the rescue of the couple. According to an eyewitness, the group would have killed the couple if people present there had not raised an alarm. However, later police finally took action and arrested one of the accused, Yashpal Kanda from
Ludhiana. The others managed to escape. A case under various sections of the IPC has been registered.
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Car stolen from Sec-43
Chandigarh, April 11 Liquor seized
The local police have arrested Ravi Kumar, a resident of Sector 56, from Sector 55 and recovered 20 boxes of liquor from his possession. A case under Section 61/1/14 of the Excise Act has been registered at Police Station, Sector 39.
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Seminar on future of textile industry
Chandigarh, April 11 The seminar was organised today by Huntsman, Bruekner, Voltas and Textile Association of India (PHC unit). He said only that industry would be able to survive in today’s competitive global world, which will deliver in large volumes through integration of best practices and technical upgradation. S S Aich, CEO, Nahar Industrial Enterprises, said this was a challenging phase for the textile sector, which was facing a direct threat from China. “With input costs on the rise, and cost of finished goods on the decline, the industry has to learn to be more innovative and fastest to deliver.” Representatives from Huntsman Textile Effects, Germany and Bruckner Group highlighted various solutions for the textile industry in machinery and chemical solutions.
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Four-day Baisakhi fest begins
Chandigarh, April 11 However, the scant but receptive audience has reserved their applause for the invincible maestro, Dolly Guleria and artists of her Nightingale Music Akademy, named after her illustrious mother legendry Surinder Kaur. Dolly opened up with specially composed songs defining the sacred spirit of Basakhi. Audience clapped in unison for opening song Panj paniyan di jayi to the boliyan providing the finale touch to the memorable evening. Ably supported by Dr Betty Nangia, Gurmit Kaur, the maestro was accompanied on vocals by her daughter Sunaina and grand daughter Ria with her three generations staging the show. Together they enraptured the audience doling out hit Punjabi songs immortalised by melody queen Surinder Kaur. Earlier, inaugurating the mega event the Governor Punjab and Administrator Gen S.F. Rodrigues (retd) described the multifaceted significance of Baisakhi festival which had a profound influence on the people. Associated with the ripening of the rabi harvest, the creation of order of Khalsa by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, to fight against the tyranny of the mughals, to preserve the values of humanism and secularism also reminds us of the bloodshed in our freedom movement as, on this day, in 1919, when martyrs sacrificed their lives in Jalliawala Bagh, Amritsar. He appealed to the people to celebrate this festival collectively, rising above considerations of caste, creed and religion, in a spirit of harmony, social cohesion and national unity of our country and to rededicate ourselves to the nation's progress. Vivek Atray and citizens from different walks of life participated in the ceremony.
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