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Anuradha Murder Case Smriti Sharma Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 3 In his application moved today through a separate counsel in the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge GR Baniyal, Talla has stated that he wants to undergo the narco-analysis test and also seeks that SI Amnanjot Singh should also be made to go through the same test. The court has sought a reply from the state on the said application by October 13, which is the next date of hearing in this case. In his application, Talla has claimed that SI Amanjot Singh has allegedly implicated him in this case, as there was a property deal between the two. He has further claimed that Amanjot had allegedly struck a property deal with him in which a friend of Amanjot, Vikram, was also said to be involved. It was due to this deal which led to a rivalry between them and that he has been fabricated in the case, claimed Talla in his application. In his application, Talla has stated that he was moving the application to reveal the truth behind the entire case in the interest of justice. He has further stated that he was in the business of property dealing and the SI was in partnership with him in various deals in July 2007. He has also stated that for the said land deal, SI Amanjot Singh had invested money through his friend, Vikram for purchasing15 Marla plot worth Rs 30 lakh. However, Talla claimed that even though the registry of the said land was made in the name of Vikram, still Talla was only in touch with the SI for the deal and he never spoke with Vikram. Talla has also claimed that his phone records between May 11, 2007 to June 30, 2007 and SI Amanjot’s mobile phone be also checked. He claimed just before the deal was finalised, he had nearly made 40 phone calls to the SI ands in return he had made 17. Further he has stated in his application, that he was a complainant in this case and was made an accused at the behest of SI Amanjot Singh. He has also stated that SI has been threatening his daughter as well. Further he has stated in his application, that he was a complainant in this case and was made an accused at the behest of SI Amanjot Singh. Anuradha Sandhu (35), a boutique owner and wife of Baljinder Singh, a leading property dealer from Mohali, was found brutally murdered in her Sector 38 (West) residence on the intervening night of May 17 and 18, 2008. Barely hours after the discovery of the murder, the Ropar police had found the body of her servant, Vijay Pal Singh alias Nikku, who was initially suspected to be behind the killing.
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Watch out if you snore!
Chandigarh, October 3 Dr Rajesh Dheer, an ENT specialist at the Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, Sector 16, says sleep apnea is a dangerous consequence of ignoring a snoring problem. In this, patients don’t breathe for more than 10 seconds due to obstructed airway. As a result, they have disturbed sleep at night and make up for it by sleeping in the day. This can be dangerous as people can suddenly fall asleep while driving. The worst part of this condition is that if oxygen supply to the brain remains cut off for over four minutes, there is a danger of irreversible brain damage, he adds. As no particular data is available, it is difficult to point out the number of cases involving the disorder, says Dr Dheer. However, a machine, CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), can cure the fatal condition, says Dr Dheer. Though it is an effective treatment for treating snoring and sleep apnea, it is a palliative measure, not a permanent cure, he adds. “This machine acts like a splint and keeps the airway open with air pressure. A person diagnosed with sleep apnea has to sleep wearing a mask hooked to a machine,” adds Dr Dheer. Cases of snoring and sleep apnea have been on the rise in the recent times, he says. It is estimated that 24 per cent of men above 45 years and nine per cent of women of this age group suffer from this problem, he adds.
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Close shave for rowers
Chandigarh, October 3 This situation arose, as there wasn’t any lifeguard or boat to keep a check on the competitors. Organisers accepted the fact that they were not able to arrange a boat from the NCC’s naval unit. A makeshift arrangement with the CITCO’s help saved them from embarrassment. Members of the Lake Sports Club who were relaxing at the far end rushed to the spot in a paddleboat and rescued the girls. The competition was scheduled to start at about 9 am, but due to the lack of a motorboat, which is mandatory for conducting any rowing championship, the event got reportedly delayed by about two hours. When it began, there wasn’t any motorboat to assist the rowers taking part in the competition. Even college officials present at the venue conceded that it was risky to send less experienced sportspersons for competition without any lifeguard or a motorboat. “Yes, we got struck up at a corner of the lake due to the aquatic grass. Later, the officials sent two boys to rescue us, said Sakshi and Deepika, the participants. Gurkanwal and Neelkamal, who rescued the girls, said: “We were asked to save the girls due to the lack of proper arrangements. Otherwise it is lifeguard’s or senior officials duty to save the girls”. Denying the allegations, CS Grewal, director, sports department PU, said, “We have arranged a motorboat from the naval wing of sports complex, but it wasn’t in good condition. Thus, we requested CITCO officials to give their motorboat.” However, CITCO’s lifeguard, said, “We were verbally told to keep a watch on the participants, but it was impossible as we have an eye on tourists as well.” An official of the lake sports complex said, “Who will be responsible if an accident takes place here, as no one has bothered to arrange a motorboat.” A college official submitted a memorandum to the PU officials in this regard. An expert while explaining about precautions to be taken before any competition said, “Participants must know how to swim. They should also pass through a test. A motorboat and lifeguards are also necessary. The organisers or a referee must have binoculars to keep watch the participants closely. A doctor should be present along with an ambulance.
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Paying price for HUDA’s folly
Panchkula, October 3 To make the situation worse the officials have not even bothered to reply to Chanchal Kumari despite the fact that she was frequenting the HUDA’s office for the past three months. Chanchal, a resident of 802, NAC, Mani Majra, was allotted a six Marla plot (No. 160 P) in Sector 23 on April 27, 2004, by HUDA. She got the possession of the plot in 2007 after HUDA approved the building plan and a temporary water connection was given. Even Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (UHBVN) had provided the electricity connection on temporary basis for construction purpose, she added. No one raised objection to the ongoing construction work till July. It was only after the structure of the ground floor was laid that she had to stall the work following a notice served by BBMB. The board warned her against constructing the house as a 400 KV transmission line was in the vicinity of the building, she added. “After I got separated from my husband legally, my parents helped me in getting the plot and its construction, but a lapse on the part of HUDA has ruined my life,” she rued. Lamenting over her decision to construct the house she said, “I felt hurt when HUDA officials even didn’t bother to respond to my queries.” Chanchal was yet to get any reply against her letters dated July 7 and 31 and September 9 written to the HUDA Estate Officer. While HUDA chief administrator TC Gupta could not be contacted, Panchkula estate officer SK Saini said he was aware of the problem faced by Chanchal Kumari. Numerous other allottees were also facing similar problem as the HUDA’s planning wing failed to notice the high-tension wires passing through the area while carving out the plots prior to the allotment, added Saini. The chief administrator has taken initiative in this regard and the problem would soon be sorted out, the estate officer added.
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Man gets 10-year jail for stabbing girl
Chandigarh, October 3 The sessions court had held him guilty on October 1. Ajay, a resident of Yamunanagar, had on October 11, 2006, stabbed a 21-year-old girl of the Frankfinn Institute, Sector 34, several times near the busy Piccadilly Chowk in Sector 21 after being unsuccessful in love. The accused was stated to be the victim’s distant relative. The victim, who belonged to Saharanpur, was accompanied by her cousin sister, when Ajay Kamboj stabbed her at around 12.15 pm. Hearing their cries, two boys - Vishal and Vijay - living in the vicinity, came to their room’s balcony and saw the girl being stabbed. They raised the alarm and rushed for her help. Meanwhile, both girls grappled with the assailant and tried to overpower him, but in vain.
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Fast food complex opened at Verka plant
Mohali, October 3 Badal, who visited the plant to disburse bonus and dividend to the tune of Rs 3.17 crore to milk producers and societies, also laid the foundation stone for a Rs 35-crore project to enhance the capacity of milk handling from 1 lakh to 5 lakh litres per day with technically support from the National Dairy Development Council. Earlier, the Chief Minister said there was a paradigm shift from green to white revolution, as dairy farming had emerged a far more profitable preposition as compared to traditional agriculture. He called upon farmers to switch over from traditional agriculture to dairy farming as the practice of extensive sowing of paddy had proved to be detrimental to natural resources both in terms of depleting underground water table and soil fertility loss. Dwelling on the significance of dairying, Badal said the state government had already been giving subsidy of Rs 1.5 lakh for the construction of sheds for at least 12-15 cows/buffalos. Milkfed had already embarked upon a programme to improve the breed of buffaloes through artificial insemination and embryo transfer technology. Taking a serious view of the prevalent menace of adulteration in milk and milk products from synthetic and spurious milk by unscrupulous elements, Badal asked Milkfed to enhance the production of milk to ensure pure and safe milk to consumers on one hand and supply bulk sweets in the market, especially during the festival season, on the other. He also emphasised the need for utilising the services of technically sound and skilled personnel at milk plants, especially of graduates in dairying from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary Animal Sciences University, to enhance the production of milk. Referring to the orientation courses for milk producers, he said structuring of training courses should be need-based and opinion of experts of veterinary university should be taken into consideration while revamping the training courses. Later, addressing mediapersons, Badal said the state government would set up a memorial at Chappar Chiri in the memory of Baba Bandha Singh Bahadur. To another query, he said there was no law and order problem in the state and people were fully aware of the significance of peace as they had suffered miserably at the hands of decade-long militancy in the state.
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Melodious renditions by AIR artistes
Chandigarh, October 3 The annual event organised under the aegis of the Directorate General All-India Radio, Prasar Bharti, commenced with the lighting of the lamp by decorated classical vocalist Pandit Yashpaul besides AIR station directors BC Panwar, MR Chandla and station engineer Yuvraj Chawla. Acclaimed flautist Hari Mohan Srivastva of AIR Lucknow opened the concert with a reposeful alaap to evolve the form of raga Jog and bared its melody in well-delineated compositions in slow (Vilambat) and fast paced (Drut) tempo in El tal and Teen tal, respectively. While Pandit Kale Ram articulated the melody meter, Hari Mohan Srivastasva presented raga Hansdhwani displaying spiraling phrases in gayaki and tantarkari ang with adroit mastery. Acclaimed classical vocalist Manjusha Kulkarni Patil of AIR Sangli presented raga Kamod through a brief alaap before delving into a slow-paced (vilambat) composition “ Huun toh janam na…” set to tal Tilwada. Later, she brought alive the melodic character of raga Paraj in medium tempo (Madhya lya) bandish “Chalo mitwa balam”, which melted into the faster paced (Drut) and Teen tal. She concluded the concert with soulful rendition of bhajan “Itna toh kar ae swami” amidst applause. Vinod Lele on the tabla was accompanied by Zameer Ahmed on the harmonium. MR Chandla, station director, Chandigarh, said the recordings of vocal recital by Manjusha Kulkarni and flute recital by Harimohan Srivastva would be broadcast on national hookup at 10 pm on November 3 and 4, respectively. BC Panwar, station director Jalandhar, expressed gratitude to the artistes and audience. Programme executive Santosh Rishi coordinated the programme, which was compeered by Birinder Singh, both from AIR Jalandhar.
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Experts dwell on animal remodelling
Chandigarh, October 3 It was inaugurated by Prof KK
Talwar, director, PGI. Eminent scientists from prestigious institutions presented relevant topics, which served the major academic meal. Dr Vijay Kumar from the
ICGEB, New Delhi, talked on classical and recent methodology to make pre-clinical genetic models of human diseases. Dr S Ali from the
NII, New Delhi, spoke about animal genome analysis through germ-line genetics. Dr NV Gridharan from National Centre for Laboratory Animal Sciences,
Hyderabad, focussed on on quality control procedures mandatory for experimental animal research. Dr G Das from the
ICGEB, presented the role of innate like lymphocytes in allergy and autoimmune inflammations. Dr DS Upadhyay from the
CDRI, Lucknow, dwelled on the formation of model diets for experimental animals. Similarly, Dr DC Purohit from the
IITR, Lucknow, talked about toxicological study involving animal model system. Dr K Bakshi from DSS Imagetech Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, delivered a lecture on non-invasive animal imaging technologies. Dr Raj
Bahadur, Director-Principal, GMCH-32, was the guest of honour. Prof P Rama
Rao, Director, NIPER, Mohali, delivered the Prof RN Chakravarti Memorial Oration on “Role of animal models in drug discovery and development”. Many graduate students displayed posters on their work involving animal model system. The symposium is expected to boost research pertaining to human diseases involving animal model system, thereby adding a new dimension to medical research across the country in general and
PGI, Chandigarh, in particular.
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Lecture on Father of Nation
Chandigarh, October 3 “The global and domestic developments in the last two decades have made it inevitable to rediscover the Gandhi, as other alternatives had failed to resolve the contemporary crises,” remarked Prof Yadav. Prof Yadav stated that the major areas of concern, which needed Gandhian attention was civilisational crises, globalisation, terrorism, poverty, discriminating world order, increasing threat and proliferation of weapons of mass destructions. Chief guest Prof SK Sharma highlighted the importance of the Gandhi in correcting the social problems of the country. Earlier, Prof Jai Narain Sharma, chairman, department of Gandhian Studies, announced that every year on October 2, those students would be honoured who would get selected in the Indian Administrative Services.
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Importance of personal hygiene emphasised
Chandigarh, October 3 He spoke to them about various issues such as personal hygiene, civic sense,
fundamental rights and fundamental duties. He made the students aware of the importance of personal hygiene and the need to look after their health. He also threw light on the harmful effects of junk food and advised them to increase the intake of water and food, which are high in nutritional value. He said being the secretary tourism he was receiving many complaints from foreigners about being ill treated and duping. He also hoped that the students would inculcate the habit of reading newspapers and hoped that they would put into practice all that he had spoken to them about. At the end of the session, he administered the anti-drug pledge to the students and planted a sapling on the school premises. Ram Niwas also flagged off a rally against female foeticide and asked the students to become a part of the administration’s mission to save the girl child.
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Family dispute comes in open
Chandigarh, October 3 Showing the call details of her wife’s mobile, he alleged she had illicit relationship. Harbans said: “I am sick of my wife as she have been trying to grab my property with help of her paramours.” The police had, on a compliant lodged by his daughter, Kulwinder Kaur, registered a case of attempt to murder against Harbans Singh. Harbans Singh, in a press conference organised here today, alleged that his wife had beaten him up. Neighbourers had to intervene to resolve the matter. He said that in the government house in Sector 23, only his wife is living along with the children, which is allotted to him. For the past several years, he is living in a rented accommodation. When contacted, Naresh Kaur denied all allegations and said: “My husband has been trying to defame me. He even sends policemen and goons to our house. He has not cared for the children for the past three years.”
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Join fight against drugs, scribes told
Chandigarh, October 3 Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator (Retd) SF Rodrigues stated this while releasing a documentary film on “War Against Narcotics Terrorism” produced by Chandigarh-Punjab Union of Journalists (CPUJ) during a ceremony at Punjab Raj Bhavan, here today. The documentary, which is of eight-minute duration, encapsulates gigantic problem of drug trafficking in rural Punjab and its ill effects on the people. Rodrigues said it is not confined to a particular section or a region, but is posing a serious challenge to society as more and more people are getting addicted to the drugs in the border state. He announced that there is a plan to launch a full-scale de-addiction programme with the active cooperation of one and all in Bathinda and Mansa districts shortly, where the situation was very grave. He urged the journalists to mobilise the public opinion and generate awareness among the masses about the dangers of this
unethical problem. He said the administrative machinery would do its best by providing all support and help to the social voluntary organisations and individuals in this
endeavour.
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PGI doc to get research award
The award will be given to him at the Ranbaxy Research Award-2008 presentation ceremony during the 16th annual symposium on “Emerging Frontiers in Immuno-genomics of Infectious Diseases” at New Delhi on November 4. Gupta is a leading clinician and research scientist of international repute in the field of retina and uveitis with significant original contribution in the field of diabetic retinopathy, tuberculosis of the eye and endopathalmitis. He is recipient of Dr RN Mathur Award and was president of Viteoretinal Society of India and the founder president of Uveitis Society of India. Gupta had also been bestowed with Dr VR Khanolkar Oration for his work Intraoccular Tuberculosis and Management, P Siva Reddy International Award of the All India Ophthalmological Society 2008 and Achievement Award-2009 of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
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Blaring music has residents fuming
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 3 Hapless residents rued official apathy as the authorities failed to check the violation of norms by allowing the playing of loud music beyond the prescribed 10 pm. “The music played at the ongoing festival in the hotel is a nuisance for residents in the vicinity. A large number of senior citizens live in houses right next to the hotel. We have reported the matter to the police and want immediate action,” said a resident. “How can one expect others to follow the rules when the hotel of the UT administration is violating them? It is a shame on part of the authorities,” said another resident. Meanwhile, the authorities confessed to their fault and promised to rectify it. “The matter was brought to my notice sometime ago and I will ensure the incident is not repeated,” said a senior official. On receiving several complaints of residents, the music was later stopped by the hotel management.
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Another tested
positive; toll rises to 42 Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 3 He has been admitted to the isolation ward of the PGI and Punjab health authorities have been informed about it, a PGI doctor said. Meanwhile, another doctor from the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32, was today reported to be suffering from the swine flu-like symptoms. The samples have been sent to the PGI lab for the test, the health officials added.
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Placement Drive at UICET Only toppers permitted to participate Neha Miglani Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, October 3 Recently, when major giants like Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and GRAIL visited the campus, the students found that despite a ceiling of 75 per cent marks imposed by the companies for the screening process, only top 15 merit holders in the batch were actually allowed to participate. Companies like IOCL, GRAIL, UOP and GS Engineering have visited the campus till now, offering an attractive annual package ranging from Rs 7 to Rs 7.8 lakh. According to the students, contrary to the ground situation, the directions displayed on the department notice board by the respective companies said all students above 60 per cent or 75 per cent could participate depending on the company that visited. While, the students have blamed the department for not meting out justice to them, officials, on the contrary, claim that in the period of slump, they cannot question the conditions put forward by the companies for placements. “The student, who has the best of soft skills but could only manage average marks in the academics, is not even allowed to sit for the companies, which offer the best packages. At least we should be given a chance and it is up to us to prove our credibility. When same degree is being awarded, same fee is being paid by us, the department should give us the equal chance to contest,” said a student on the condition of anonymity. The students have also demanded more transparency in the placement process being conducted by the department. “In University Business School, the students above a particular marks bracket are given the equal chance. Here, there is no proper communication about the requirements of the company. It should be directly communicated to us. For instance, the postponement of a company’s visit from September 22 to October 1 was not even displayed on the board,” said another student of the department. Meanwhile, the department claims that they have been doing their best in this lean placement season. “The placements scenario is yet to pick up. The companies are delaying their visits to the campus. Compared to last years, the placements are slow at this time of the year. But we are optimistic that the situation will improve after January,” said SK Agrawal, placement coordinator of UICET. Addressing the issue of the department’s interference in the process, he said they were not in a position to dictate terms to the companies. “There are no restrictions that the department imposes on the students, it is purely the will of the company to set their criteria. We cannot pressurise them at all. They decide on their own whether they wish to screen students through merit or group discussions and personal interviews,” he added.
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IGNOU classes for disabled
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Documentary on women safety screened
Chandigarh, October 3 Through this documentary, he raised the sensitive issue of women safety and how a common man could raise his voice against such a heinous crime. It was followed by an interactive session with NSS
volunteers. Geeta, a lecturer in department of psychology, also organised a workshop on “Stress management”. She demonstrated various techniques about how to
fight out the stress.
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Course begins
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