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Megha Mann
Tribune News Service

Fatehgarh Sahib, June 23
Gurdeep Singh, a resident of Attanwali village, has been booked for beating his wife Harjinder Kaur and demanding dowry from her.

Parents of Harjinder, who was married to Gurdeep about three months ago, alleged that their son-in-law used to beat Harjinder for dowry.

They further alleged that her mother-in-law Labh Kaur also used to instigate the boy against their daughter.

A case under Sections 498-A, 506 and 323 of the IPC has been registered against Harjinder’s husband and mother-in-law. The police is investigating the matter.

Bassi Pathana, June 23
Jagtar Singh (27) lost his life after a scuffle with his cousin over the possession of Guga Mari land (religious place) belonging to the family in Baher village this morning.

The police has registered a case under Sections 302 and 34 of the IPC. According to information, Jagtar Singh, who was working as a night watchman at godowns in Mandofal village had a tussle with the family of his father's elder brother over the possession of the Mari land belonging jointly to both families.

Today morning, at about 7 am, when Jagtar Singh was cycling back home after performing his duty, his cousin Gurdeep Singh stopped him near Raipur Gujran village and both had a scuffle.

Jagtar Singh managed to save himself and ran away on cycle but after covering a distance of 1.5 Km, he fell down and died on the spot.

His body was taken to the Bassi Pathana civil hospital. Bassi Pathana DSP Rajwinder Singh Sohal said the body had been shifted to the Fatehgarh Sahib civil hospital for postmortem examination.

Patiala, June 23
DMW cricket academy rode on a fine bowling performance by Tanish Gill (5 for 15) to hand out a convincing defeat to Black Elephant cricket club in the final of the Punjab Today Foundation cup for under-12 boys which concluded here today.

Scores: Black Elephant club: 55 all out (Anmol Preet Singh 16, Jasandeep Singh 11, Tanish Gill 5 for 15, Sanveer Singh 2 for 12)

DMW academy: 56 for 4 (Nikhil Mahajan 12, Tanish Gill 16 n.o., Sanveer Singh 18 n.o., Anmol Preet Singh 2 for 13, Sahil 1 for 10).

Chandigarh, June 23
Host Edmund Rice Cricket Academy lifted top honours beating the strong rival Sri Sri Cricket Academy, DC Model, by six wickets in the All-India Challenger Trophy Under-12 Cricket Tournament, which concluded at St Johns High School, Sector 26, here today.

For the host team, the final match proved to be a cakewalk, as they had to chase a meagre 93-run target in allotted 30 overs, which they overhauled in just 18 overs at the loss of four wickets.

Earlier, after winning the toss, Sri Sri team elected to bat first. With their average knocks, Rizul (21) and Pryankit (17) enabled the team to put up 92 runs (all out) in 29 overs.

While Dinesh conceded 14 runs, Akhil and Jayawant gave 22 runs each. Pratul Chaudhary took one for 19.

ERCA chased the total with the help of good knocks by skipper Vaibhav Kaushik, who made a spirited 28 in 20 balls. His knock was studded with 5 hits to the fence. Vaibhav was well supported by Abhishek, who chipped in 27 runs.

For Sri, Harshit took one for 11.

“The win is a big boost for boys as they beat strong teams from Delhi during their winning journey,” ERCA’s coach Nagesh Gupta said after the win.

Dinesh Choudhary (ERCA) was declared player of the tournament while best batsman and best bowler awards went to Vaibhav Kaushik (ERCA) and Harshit (Sri Sri), respectively. Akhil bagged the best fielder title.

The chief guest Brother Sarto gave away the prizes.

Brief score

Sri Sri Cricket Academy: 92 all out in 29 overs (Rizul 21, Pryankit 17, Dinesh 2 for 14, Akhil 2 for 22, Jayawant 2 for 22)

ERCA: 93 for 4 in 18 overs (Vaibhav 28, Abhishek 27, Akhil 15, Harshit 1 for 11).

Chandigarh, June 23
Riding high on an outstanding 166-run second wicket partnership between Gaurav Tandon (98 n.o.) and Shivdeep (87), Bhavan Vidalaya, Panchkula, team moved into the final by defeating Mohali Cricket Academy (MCA) by eight wickets in the Inter-Academy Under-15 Cricket Tournament for Mount Shivalik Trophy here today.

The tournament is being organised by Desh Prem Azad Cricket Academy at St Stephen’s School in Sector 45.

Producing lethal bowling spell, medium pacer Reshav Sharma (3 for 40) also played vital role in the win.

Earlier, batting first, MCA put on 194 in 38.1 overs. Varun (45) and Saurabh Chopra (48) were the main scorers for the team whereas Ankit contributed 23.

Besides Reshav Sharma, Aditya Guleria captured two wickets for 27 runs.

During their chase, Bhavan team lost two wickets to reach the total. After losing early wicket, Gaurav Tandon and Shivdeep Singh rose to the occasion and guided the team to win.

Brief score

Mohali Cricket Association: 194 all out in 38.1 overs (Kinderpreet 17, Saurabh Chopra 48, Ankit 23, Varun 45, Subeer 10, Harkirat 19, Reshv Sharma 3 for 40, Aditya Guleria 2 for 27, Shubham 1 for 18, Kunal 1 for 33).

Bhavan Vidalaya, Panchkula: 196 for 2 (Gaurav Tandon 98 n.o., Shivadeep Singh 87, Harkirat 1 for 30, Mehnaz 1 for 23).

Chandigarh, June 23
A total of 44 teams (24 men and 20 women) have confirmed their participation in the 30th Senior National Softball Championship being conducted by the Chandigarh Softball Association at the Panjab University campus here from June 25 to 30.

Punjab will defend their titles in men as well as women categories.

All arrangements have been completed for the smooth conduct of the Nationals. According to CSA president S.S. Dhillon, IAS, various committees had been formed. Panjab University vice-chancellor Prof R.C. Sobti will be the chief guest and inaugurate the event. Minister of state for finance Pawan Kumar Bansal will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony and distribute the prizes.

CSA secretary Roop Lal Sharma said Lakshman Gehlot has been appointed chairman of the technical committee. The teams would start arriving tomorrow.

Chandigarh, June 23
SJOBA Akshit Verma Annual Cricket Carnival, 2008, is all set to rock the city from tomorrow at St John’s School grounds, Sector 26.

All the matches will be played between 6 pm and 11.30 pm.

Giving details, the organisers said the event is a modified version of the T20 culture and the matches will be played under floodlights and with the tennis ball.

A total of six teams will compete against one another in a 10-over-a-side league format, where each team will play the other team once and the top two teams will go on to play the best of three finals on Sunday, the June 29.

“The event as of now is restricted only to the SJOBA members (ex-students of the St John’s High School). The event, true to its name, is not just about cricket, but also about lots of fun and activity for the families of the SJOBA members,” an organiser said.

“Another interesting twist to the competition is the award for the lady of the match instead of the regular man of the match award. This award will be given to the lady accompanying the player who plays the best cricket in the match” the officials said.

Chandigarh, June 23
City-based Parmod Kumar Singla had been nominated unanimously to be the chairman of the Competition Commission of the Rowing Federation of India (RFI) during the first executive council meeting of the RFI held at Trishna Club, Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore on Saturday.

Singla is joint secretary of RFI and honorary secretary of Chandigarh Rowing Association. Rmit Mukerji of West Bengal will assist Singla in this commission.

RFI has formulated three commissions: Regatta Commission, Umpiring Commission and Competition Commission to further streamline and improve the standard of rowing in India.

Singla has also been nominated to be the member of Umpiring Commission, which is going to be chaired by RFI treasurer Chacko.

Singla has also acted as a member of the Jury for the 11th sub-junior and 13th Challenger Sprints National Rowing Championship held at Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore from June 18 to 22.

Chandigarh, June 23
Being the most erectile species, human beings are especially susceptible to neurological disorders, which affect body functioning directly. This was stated by Dr Sanjay Bansal, a neurosurgeon, here yesterday.

Dr Bansal, who was speaking during a special camp organised by Brain and Spine Centre at Sangam Hospital, said postural defects and sudden injury or jerk in spine might cause disturbance in the flexile column of bones called vertebrae that supported body from skull to pelvis.

Lower lumbar, the area where spine curved inward before reaching buttocks, was generally the epicentre of backache, stated Dr Bansal while suggesting a number of tips and healing therapies to avoid or minimise the impact of disorders originating from neurological dysfunction. Moderate rest, applying warm and hot compresses, precautions while sleeping or lifting heavy things were some measures which could be effective.

Muscle relaxing and anti-inflammatory drugs on prescription could be effective in the extreme cases but prevention was always the best, advised Dr Bansal. Using hard bed with thin pillow, careful sideways rising up from lying posture, keeping knees higher than hips while sitting, car seat with lumber lordosis support and postural proprieties like keeping straight back while sitting and changing positions frequently while performing daily chores were some tips which must essentially be followed.

As many as 210 patients underwent check-up at the camp. The camp saw patients enquire about diseases like epilepsy, headache, migraine, brain hemorrhage, paralysis, brain tumour, hydrocephalus, slipped disc, sciatica, backache, spondylitis, spinal tumours and head injuries.