Ludhiana, November 15
It was a day of traffic chaos in the city as hundreds of residents were inconvenienced. They remained stranded in serpentine queues due to traffic diversions imposed by the police in view of Jagannath Rath yatra today. It seemed the entire traffic police department was posted on the route of the yatra and all other roads were without any traffic cops. The commuters were seen managing the traffic on their own.

After noon, almost all busy roads had a heavy flow of traffic that was unmanageable. The vehicles were vying with each other for space. At several places commuters were stuck for more than an hour.

Things worsened in the afternoon when the police almost cordoned off the yatra route from Durga Mata Mandir at Jagraon bridge to Sarabha Nagar through Club Road, Fountain Chowk, Civil Lines, Ghumar Mandi, Arti Chowk and opposite PAU.

The entire traffic was diverted to Ferozepore Road and residents had a tough time reaching their destinations. Since the traffic lights at Bharat Nagar Chowk have been out of order for quite some time, the problem was compounded. Thankfully, a traffic cop was managing the traffic there.

The worst-hit were commuters who had to reach their destinations after passing through Damoria bridge. It took them more than an hour to cross a distance of less that 1km. Even at Ghanta Ghar Chowk and old GT road it was a veritable madhouse.

The residents accused the city traffic police of diverting the traffic without mindfully thinking about the capacity of the route. “They should have thought whether the entire traffic that passed through Ghumar Mandi could be handled by Ferozepore road. Then the traffic fed by Fountain Chowk to Jalandhar road through Domoria bridge. All the vehicles were sent through Jagraon bridge to Ghanta Ghar Chowk. Things were so bad at this road that the vehicles stood still for hours. Shockingly there was not a single cop at to manage it in front of municipal corporation office.” said Rakesh Syal, an angry resident.

Another resident said the traffic did not move continuously for a second. “We had to apply brakes everytime as there was not an inch of space to move. Even an ambulance with a patient was waiting at Ghanta Ghar Chowk for many precious minutes.”

Ludhiana, November 15
Tainted sub-registrar Arvind Parkash Verma, against whom attempt to destroy the evidence and corruption charges have been levelled, seems to be in trouble yet again with one of his office clerks getting the statement recorded before the judicial magistrate here today.

His anticipatory bail application will come up for hearing before the court of Additional Sessions Judge G S Sran tomorrow.

Vigilance Bureau's DSP Ravcharan Singh Brar moved an application before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Lachhman Singh. It was pleaded in the application that Kararmjit Kaur, clerk, wanted to get her statement recorded before the court under Section 164 of the CrPC.

After going through the application, the Chief Judicial Magistrate directed the Judicial Magistrate Amit Thind to get the statement recoded in his chamber. Reason behind getting the statement recorded was to ensure that she might not backtrack from her statement in accused’s favour.

The bureau is most likely to place this statement before the court concerned, where arguments on anticipatory bail application would be heard tomorrow. Earlier, the bureau had claimed that Arvind Parkash Verma had forcibly handed over more than 100 documents, including the sale deeds and wills for keeping them in his office. These files were stated to be missing from the sub-registrar’s office.

The bureau had already added Section 8 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and 201 of the IPC against Verma, in the case, which was previously registered against him. 

Ludhiana, November 15
Former sub-registrar Arvind Prakash Verma seems to be in trouble with the Vigilance Bureau moving an application for the cancellation of bail granted to him in a corruption case last month.

The Vigilance Bureau has accused him of misusing the concession of bail granted to him. It was pleaded that he has indulged in tampering of prosecution evidence. The court has asked accused’s counsel to file reply on November 18. He was arrested on the charges of accepting Rs 10,000 as graft from an NRI.

Apart from this, Additional Sessions Judge G.S.Saran today refused to grant him ‘blanket bail’ in any other case being investigated by the Vigilance Bureau.The Judge even refused to issue directions to the Vigilance Bureau for giving two days notice to the accused, as requested by Verma’s counsel.

Apprehending arrest in any other case at the hands of Vigilance sleuths, Verma had moved an anticipatory bail application before the court. Vigilance Bureau DSP gave in writing to the court that no inquiry was pending against the former sub-registrar with the office of Vigilance Bureau SSP. Then the Judge dismissed the bail plea.

Raikot, November 15
After failing to convict any of the accused involved in the bombing of Kanishka flight off the coast of Ireland, that killed 329 persons on board, The Royal Canadian Police seems to be spreading terror among the youth of Punjab.

A three-member team of Royal Canada Police is presently stationed at Chandigarh and has interrogated Jagtar Singh Hawara, Param jit Singh Bheora and Nodh Singh of village Rachin near Raikot. The team has interrogated Nodh Singh in the office of Pritam Singh, SP(D) Ludhiana rural, at Jagraon. No police officer has revealed the details of the outcome of the interrogation. However, on the condition of anonymity, they are terming it a fruitless activity and unnecessary harassment of these youths who are now in the age group of 32-35. At the time of the Kanishka bombing, they were all of tender age.

The police of Canada is of the view that the explosives used in the Kanishka blast was sent from Punjab to Canada and then planted in the flight.

The Punjab Police is wondering that without the planter in their custody or having any knowledge about him, how can the Canada Police zero in on its sender. Moreover, the interrogation of these youth is meaningless.

The air crash that took place on June 23, 1985, was said to be a one of the deadly conspiracy to bomb two Air India planes as a revenge on the crackdown of the Indian government on Sikh fundamentalism. The main accused, Ripudaman Singh Malik, a Vancouver-based millionaire businessman, and a Kamloops mill worker Ajaib Singh Bagri were declared not guilty in the case after 20 years of bombing. Another accused, Inderjit Singh Reyat, was granted bail after he had served nearly 20 years in prison.

The Kanishka bombing trial was one of the most exhaustive and expensive trials in Canadian history. Stunned by the acquittal, relatives of the victims had termed the judgment a “second tragedy'' and had demanded a public inquiry.

Ludhiana, November 15
The mini secretariat, which is considered the regulatory authority to keep a tab on the defacement of public property, is facing a problem in its own house. Objectionable photographs have been pasted on the doors of ladies conveniences in the secretariat compound.

Women’s lavatories situated in the secretariat are full of obscene photographs.

However, the posters and pictures have been removed from the door several times in the past but are pasted again.

Not only are the doors, even the walls in these conveniences are full of objectionable writing. "These photographs pasted on the door of women convenience are a reflection of the reputation of women in the eye of officers," said a woman employee. Avoiding embarrassment, the women some times have cover their faces before entering the toilet.

A woman employee said, "On the one hand, the authorities talk on the issue of women rights and women empowerment and look at the kind of message they are sending to women who visit this office on a routine basis."

Officials working in the mini secretariat first have to put their house in order, before taking action against residents, said a visitor to the mini secretariat.

Ludhiana, November 15
The huge colourfully decorated chariot made its way on roads of Ludhiana on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. The entire city today wore a festive look with lights on every road and every roundabout in the city was decorated. Lord Jagannatha, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra were taken out in an elaborate ritual procession in the chariot. The chariot drawn by devotees was taken around the entire city.

Devotees from nearly 120 countries were in the city to be a part in it.

Starting from Durga Mata Mandir and Rakh Bagh, the yatra went through Fountain Chowk to Ghumar Mandi, Aarti chowk, Ferozepur Road and rested for a while at New Durga Mata Mandir at Sarabha Nagar. Following the same route, it culminated at the starting point.

People dressed in traditional attires were seen dancing on the roads. The other sight which attracted everybody's attention were the foreign devotees who have, especially, flown in the city from countries like China, America, England, Japan.

Meanwhile, the administration made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the yatra in which over 1.50 lakh devotees participated.

SSP R.K Jaiswal called for all officers to chalk out a plan for the yatra.

Talking to The Tribune, R.K. Jaiswal, SSP, said, "It was a challenging task for us to ensure safe passage to devotees, especially in the wake of terror attacks in other parts of the country. The cops were on their toes to deal with any kind of development."

Harish Kumar, SP, who was heading the security arrangement, said, "Three SPs, six DSPs, 10 SHOs and more than 300 police personnel were assigned for the job. Along with this, around 60 traffic personnel and approximately 250 volunteers and private security guards were pressed into service to keep the anti-social elements at bay."

Despite, a vehicle caring hi-tech close-circuit cameras was used to keep a vigil on the suspicious elements.

An officer, who was paving the way for the rath yatra, said it was a taxing job to manage such a large number of devotees who were enthused to pull the rath.

"We have received orders form SSP to provide special security to women and children"said the officer.

Devotees expressed satisfaction over the arrangements made by the administration. Deepak Kehar, secretary of Bhagwan Jagannath Sewa Society, said, "Our volunteers worked in coordination with the cops and deterred the rowdy elements."

Ludhiana, November 15
People of the city are sore, as sangat darshan organised by Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal seems to have had little impact as far as sanitary conditions are concerned.

Heaps of garbage can be found littered all along the Malhar road, behind the PAU, Cemetry Road as well as internal areas of the town. However, it seems that municipal authorities don’t care two hoots about the garbage littered all over the town.

The Chief Minister had during sangat darshan sanctioned projects worth Rs 200 crore and a cheque for Rs 40 crore was also issued to the corporation for launching the sanctioned projects.

The municipal authorities have started a few projects like recarpeting of roads. But the residents are not satisfied with the material being used by contractors for roads’ construction. There are complaints of sub standard material being used in the recarpeting of the roads.

Balraj Kumar and Gian Chand Dhawan, leading hosiery industrialists, who go for a morning walk at "Ludhiana Paradise" opposite the Government College for Women daily told The Tribune today a road inside the complex that was recarpeted about 15 days ago has once again got damaged.

There is no letup in dengue cases even after the onset of winter due to the insanitary conditions. Hospitals continue to receive dozens of dengue cases daily. 

Ludhiana, November 15
Teachers of the government schools in Ludhiana district are full of resentment as they have been asked to attend seminars as well as do election duties. The teachers have been told to go door to door and collect information about the eligible voters for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

This statement was made by Parveen Kumar, district general secretary of the Government Teachers' Union, in a press note issued here today. He said the government school teachers were taken to task when the results of the students were bad. But teachers were unable to do anything when they were not in the school. As a result, the students did not attend the schools in the absence of teachers.

Parveen further said due to 550 posts of school teachers being empty, studies were already suffering, and now the double duties saddled on the teachers were making them more frustrated. They felt that the government was not letting them do teaching job for which they were recruited.

When they complained of the extra burden to the deputy commissioner, he said the electoral job was also important.

Ludhiana, November 15
The state government has decided to draft a policy to keep a check on mushrooming of illegal colonies. This was stated by chief parliamentary secretary Harish Rai Dhanda and MP Sharanjit Singh Dhillon during a press conference organised here today.

This decision was taken at a meeting between local colonisers and the Chief Minister in Chandigarh yesterday. The Chief Minister had stated that the government was trying to develop cities and towns as model cities. Due to haphazard mushrooming of illegal colonies, the cities were developing in an unplanned manner.

Dhillon said colonies would be developed in not less than 75 acres in any part of the state. Coming down heavily on the allegations that the government was trying to help big colonisers by drafting this rule, he added that the bigger the area the better developed it would be. There would be wide roads, better sanitation, healthcare facilities, schools and parks in such colonies. 

Ludhiana, November 15
Milk plant here has claimed to have generated huge profits in the past one year. The milk procurement has increased approximately 28 per cent in the current year.

Ajmer Singh Bhagpur, chairman, Milk Union, Ludhiana, interacting with mediapersons here today, said Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal would preside over a state-level function of Milkfed in connection with cooperative week at Badowal on November 17.

He said on this occasion, a dairy mela would also be organised in which dairy farmers from all over Punjab would participate.

Ludhiana, November 15
Students from Islamabad, Nepal and Muscat, who are in the city to participate in the three-day inter-school youth festival 'Fusion-2008' being hosted by the BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School, said that they were impressed by the Punjabi hospitality and culture.

The team from Muscat is headed by Dr Ravi Varior, principal of Indian School Darsait, Muscat. During their stay in Ludhiana, the students attended two Punjabi weddings. They said: “Muscat is very costly as compared with Ludhiana." The Muscat students have won the first prize in group dance, solo dance and story writing.

Farda and Sundas, students from Islamabad, said, ''India and Pakistan have similar same culture and heritage and have love and respect for each other. However, political differences persist between the two countries.” Farda is touched by the welcome she received during a visit to the local Krishna temple.

The contingent from Budhanilkantha School, Nepal, said the local students were cooperative, well-cultured and obedient.

Paramjit Kaur, principal of the host school, said as many as 33 teams participated in the festival.

Ludhiana, November 15
The present generation of children is no longer a generation of chocolates and junk food but they are very intelligent, far-sighted having clear cut views about India of their dreams. This reporter met the cross-section of students from various schools who had come to participate in Inter-School Youth Festival at BCM Arya Model Senior Secondary School.

"Yesterday, Chandrayan has completed its mission successfully and the Indian flag was there at the moon, but progress in science and technology is not enough, there is nothing to boast about. See the sub-human living conditions. In living terms, we are far behind other countries," said Rohit Kapoor, a student of Kundan Vidya Mandir. Rohit said, "I dream of India where there is no discrimination on the basis of caste, colour and creed. In Mumbai and Maharashtra, North Indians were ill-treated. Politicians should not work in the office but on the roads because the government is for the people, by the people and of the people." When asked if you were the Prime Minister of India, he replied, "I would not be the puppet in the hands of others. I would be master of myself."

Arshpreet, a student of 10+1 commerce of BCM, remarks that she dreams of India not only developed in modernisation but also based on ethical values which their forefathers and ancestors dreamt of - a golden sparrow. The gap between the rich and the poor is widening each day and it’s the middle class only which can make the country progress.

A stunningly beautiful Maham, a student from Islamabad, is all praise for India. She said, "I liked the Golden Temple very much. People here are very friendly."

Tulika, a student of +1 commerce of BCM, dreams of India where heart and soul is pure and no jealousy prevails. When asked if she were the Prime Minister of the country, Tulika stated that she would throw all ministers out and keep the middle class people as ministers for the high society is busy in getting and spending money and have no time to care for anything else. Regarding Chandrayan, it's a moment of pride for India.

Richa Bajaj, talking about women emancipation in India, said “Our ideas about the freedom of girls should synchronise with ideas of our parents but excess of everything is bad. We should enjoy freedom the way our parents want”.

Ludhiana, November 15
If the claims of Bruce Stokell, chief executive officer of Studyplus, a New Zealand-based company, are any indication, Indians have become an integral part of the New Zealand society.

Though the Chinese, Dutch and Hungarians live in New Zealand, the Indians have created a niche for themselves in the country, he said.

Bruce Stokell is in city to establish a rapport with the students who want to visit New Zealand. On Sunday, he and his team will hold a seminar on advantages of study in New Zealand.

He said that as compared to any other country, Indians were safe in New Zealand. “We feel that students are our responsibility. Their safety, security and quality education become our prime concerns. Special co-curricular activities are organised for their recreation. We try to establish a direct contact with the parents by making them aware of the progress of their wards, claimed Bruce.

He added that Studyplus provides first-hand information about courses and institutions, information on conditions and student life, student support available on ongoing basis to give it with a 24-hour emergency plan and help with accommodation and social activities. “Besides, parental reporting through regular newsletters and hosting them in New Zealand remain our area of concern, he said.

He added that after pursuing graduation, Indian students could apply for 12-month job-search visa and subsequently for the permanent residence status. 

Ludhiana, November 15
The Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) organised a state-level debate competition for schoolchildren of Classes IX to XII under the National Awareness Campaign on Energy Conversation on the occasion of Bal Diwas yesterday. The function was held at the auditorium of Government Polytechnic for Women.

The function was organised to make not only the children aware about the need of conserving energy but also involve their parents and teachers in it.

As per guidelines of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Union ministry of power, the debate competitions had been held earlier at school and district levels till October 31, out of which 20 best participants from 10 districts were invited in the state-level competition.

The prize winners of the competition are as under:

First - Jaspreet Kaur of Ludhiana; second - Amarjit Kaur of DAV Public School, Ropar; and third - Nishant Ojha of Shivalik Public School, Mohali.

PEDA will also invite applications up to November 30 from the consumers who have taken extra efforts for efficient utilisation, management and conservation of energy during the last two years in the state. The best entries will be given awards.

Raikot, November 15
The director, panchayati Raj department, has suspended the sarpanch of Tugal village, Gurbax Singh, following his conviction in a case 27 years back.

The department has banned him from participating in the activities of the panchayat and has asked the panchayat to elect another sarpanch from within the elected panches.

The Sudhar block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) had recommended his suspension under Section 20(3) of the Panchayati Raj Act, 1944. The director suspended the sarpanch as his reply was not satisfactory.

On the other hand, Gurbax Singh alleged that the action was politically motivated. He said that action was taken on the basis of a case registered against him 27 years back. The case was politically motivated and he had served the term of the sentence. He said during this span of 27 years, he has completed two terms of five year, one as a panch and another as sarpanch of the village.

He said this time also he won election by a huge margin. He alleged that efforts were made to stop him from being elected as the sarpanch. However, after the intervention of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, he was elected the sarpanch.

Gurbax is the vice-president of village co-operative society and director of the Punjab Agricultural Development Bank. He said he will seek legal opinion against the action taken against him. 

Mandi Ahmedgarh, November 15
Sandeep Kaur (27), wife of a farmer from Bahrampur village in Ludhiana district and mother of three children, allegedly committed suicide by shooting herself in abdomen with .12 bore rifle. She was not keeping mentally fit.

Sources at Barhampur revealed that Sandeep Kaur had shot herself in abdomen at about 12.30 pm when she was alone at home. Her husband, Tirlochan Singh, and other members of the family had gone to grain market for selling the paddy.

Sandeep, who was profusely bleeding was rescued by villagers after breaking open the door. She was shifted to a private hospital from where the doctors referred her to a tertiary care centre at Ludhiana.

Investigations revealed that Sandeep had shot herself from the point blank range. Her abdomen had split wide open. The Latala police has initiated a probe into the sequence of events leading to Sandeep Kaur’s death. 

Ludhiana, November 15
Thieves decamped with diamond jewellery worth Rs 3 lakh and a laptop from the house of one Shailendera Jaggi in Sant Isher Singh Nagar today.

The thieves entered the house after breaking the lock of the main door, said the police.

The victim, Shailendera Jaggi, said the thieves entered the house between 12 noon and 2 pm when he had left for office and his wife went to school to pick children.

Ludhiana, November 15
The two-day sports meet being organised by the Sportking Institute of Fashion and Technology (SIFT) commenced on the Satish Chander Dhawan Government College ground here today in which a large number of students took part.

Girl students competed in the three-legged race and some other sports while three cricket teams were formed, Dynamites XI, Day Walkers XI and Warriors XI.

In the three-legged race, Nidhi and Aarti finished ahead of others to romp home winners. The pair of Amandeep and Niharika secured the second position while duo of Sonali and Mehak had to content with the third place.

In the spoon and lemon race, Amandeep, student of Fashion Designing, part I, came out triumphant followed by Aanchal of Fashion Retail Merchandising, part I, and Niharika of Fashion Designing, part I, finished at the second and third place, respectively.

In cricket, Dynamite XI survived a scare before emerging victors by just one wicket against Day Walkers XI.

Day Walkers XI made 98 runs in 19.5 overs with main contributions coming through Agan (31) and Amanjot (16).

For Dynamites XI, Nitin Chhabra took three wickets for 14 runs while Manik Jain and Ankit Kochhar grabbed two wickets each for 16 and 13 runs, respectively.

In reply, Dynamites XI scored 100 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 15.1 overs. The architects of their innings were Bhuvnesh (23), Kaninder (21) and Nitin Chhabra (15).

For the losers, Ishan and Nakul claimed two wickets each after conceding 18 and 20 runs, respectively. Nitin Chhabra was declared the man of the match for his all round performance.

In the second match, Warriors XI scripted an easy 73-run win over Day 
Walkers XI.

Batting first, Warriors XI posted a big total of 173 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.

The main contributors were Himanshu who made 46 runs with the help of one six and five hits to the fence and Nitin Rana who scored 34 runs laced with three towering sixes while Anubhav made 29 which included three boundaries.

For Day Walkers XI, Agan claimed three wickets for 22 runs while Aman chipped in with two wickets for 43 runs.

Requiring 174 runs to win, Day Walkers XI could muster 100 runs after 15 overs thus falling short of the target by 74 runs. The main scorers were Gaurav (39) and Lalit (16).

For the winners, Bhuvnesh scalped three victims for 18 runs while Nitin Rana took two wickets for 8 runs to help their team to wrap up the issue by 73 runs. Nitin Rana was adjduged the man of the match.

Earlier, Anjali Avasthi, president of the institute, inaugurated the meet. She exhorted the students to take active part in sports which helped one's overall development.

Tomorrow, the final match will be played between Dynamites XI and Warriors XI while girls will compete in 100m sprint and 200m race.

Jassowal (Ludhiana), November 15
Useful contribution with the ball by Akhil Aggarwal (4 for 9), Abhishek Talwar (4 for 15) and equally valuable batting display by Salil Verma and Abhijit Randhawa helped Kundan Vidya Mandir School, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, to defeat GGN Senior Secondary School, Rose Garden, Ludhiana, by 29 runs to storm into the final of the Ludhiana Sahodaya Schools Complex Cricket Tournament (under-19) being played at the Radha Vatika Senior Secondary School, Khanna, today.

Kundan Vidya Mandir won the toss and chose to bat first. In the allotted 15 overs, they scored 96 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Their innings revovled around Salil Verma (25), Akhil Aggarwal (17), Abhijit Randhawa (20) and Sanchit Gosain (18).

For GGN Senior Secondary School, Jagmohan was the most successful bowler, claiming four wickets for 10 runs, while Gursimran Singh grabbed two wickets for 10 runs. Gurinder Singh and Satinder Singh scalped one victim each for 18 and 25 runs, respectively.

Chasing the target, GGN Senior Secondary School were bowled out for 67 runs in 14.3 overs. Gursimran Singh scored highest with 25 runs, followed by Gurinder Singh and Avneet who chipped in with 6 and 5 runs, respectively.

Ludhiana, November 15
Hosts Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, proved their supremacy by clinching titles in the boys as well as girls sections of the Punjab Technical University Inter-College Hockey Tournament that concluded on the Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College campus, Gill road, here yesterday.

In the boy's final, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, proved too good for Giani Zail Singh Engineering College, Bathinda 4-0. Amartej Pal Singh scored a brace while Amrinder Singh and Sankesh Singh accounted for one goal each to steer their team to title win for a record time of 18 years.

Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Engineering College, Fatehgarh Sahib, pipped IET College, Faridkot, to secure the third place.

In the girl's section, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College prevailed over Giani Zail Singh Engineering College 2-1.

Ranjodh Kaur and Preneet Kaur scored apiece for the winners while the lone goal for the losers came off Navjot Kaur's stick.

In the match to decide the third spot, Beant Singh Engineering College, Gurdaspur, defeated Baba Banda Singh Bahadur College 1-0 to secure the third place.

Olympians, Hardeep Singh Greal and Mukhbain Singh gave away prizes to winners. Principal of the host college Sehajpal Singh thanked the chief guests and congratulated the winners.

He also read out the college annual report listing achievements during the current session.

Ludhiana, November 15
Students of Bharatiya Vidya Mandir, Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar branch, continued their dominance and bagged a number of medals in the Ludhiana Zonal Athletics Meet (PAU Zone) organised by the District Education Office, Ludhiana, at Guru Nanak Stadium that concluded here yesterday.

In girls’ 4x100m relay race, Bharatiya Vidya Mandir quartet came out triumphant, while Satluj Public School secured second position and Government Senior Secondary School, Kariana Kalan, finished at third place.

In hammer throw event (boys’ under-17), Gagandeep Walia of BVM School, Udham Singh Nagar branch, emerged champion, while second position was also bagged by BVM School 
student, Lokesh.

Final results:

Girls (U-17) 3,000m race: 1 Gang Gautam of BVM School; 2 Seema Kaur of Government Senior Secondary School, Kariana Kalan; and 3 Davinder Kaur of Government Senior Secondary School, Kariana Kalan.

1,500m race: 1 Paramjit Kaur of Government Senior Secondary School, Kariana Kalan; 2 Neha of Satluj Public School; and 3 Ramandeep Kaur of Satluj Public School.

Girls (U-19) javelin throw: 1 Harmanjit Kaur of Satluj Public School; 2 Avneet Kaur of GNPS; and 3 Navneet of GNPS.

5,000m race: 1 Tripti Kaur of Sargodha Khalsa Girls School; 2 Rajvinder Kaur of Government Senior Secondary School, Division-III; and 3 Maninder Kaur of Sargodha Khalsa Girls School.

4x100m relay race: 1 GNPS, Mullanpur; 2 KVM Ludhiana; and 3 Government Senior Secondary School, Dakha.

Boys (U-19) long jump: 1 Jaspreet Singh of GNPS; 2 Anil Sharma of BVM School; and 3 Nitin Kumar of BVM School.

4x100m relay race: 1 BVM School; 2 GNPS, Mullanpur; and 3 BVM School, Kichlu Nagar.

1,500m race: 1 Raghav Mohindru of BVM School; 2 Gurvinder Singh of Government School, Hambran; and 3 Sukhvinder Singh of Government School, Hambran.

Discus throw: 1 Parminder of Government Model School, PAU, Ludhiana; 2 Neeraj of BVM School; and 3 Gagandeep of BVM School. 200m race: 1 Vishal Bector of BVM School Kichlu Nagar; 2 Raja Binaypal Singh of Tagore Public School; and 3 Harinder Pal Singh of GNPS, Mullanpur.

100m race: 1 Vishal Bector of BVM School, Kichlu Nagar; 2 Raja Binaypal Singh of Tagore Public School; and 3 Himanshu Kumar of GRD Academy.

110m hurdles: 1 Nitin Kumar of BVM School; 2 Harish of Government Senior Secondary School, Hambran; and 3 Anil Sharma of BVM School.