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Kalka, November 1
As many as 70 students of the department of music were given knowledge on various techniques of classical music in a seminar organised by music faculty of Government Postgraduate College, Kalka.

Prof Amrit Pal Singh, a renowned vocalist, and Prof Harvinder Kumar Sharma, a famous sitar player of Northern India, were present as resource persons in the seminar.

Principal SK Manocha welcomed the resource persons. The main motive of the programme was how to include the Indian classical music in Bollywood.

Amrit Pal Singh told the students about various techniques related to raga Yamna and Bhairvi used in Bollywood, thumri, ghazals and bhajans.

Similarly, Prof Harvinder Sharma told the students about the importance of techniques of playing sitar like gamak, meend, murki and jhamajham.

Rajpura, November 1
Four persons were killed in separate accidents in Rajpura in the past 24 hours. Five persons received injuries in these incidents.

Buta Singh (37) of Dhindsa village, who was riding a bicycle, was hit by a speeding Tavera while he was trying to cross the Rajpura-Patiala road near his village.

He fell off the road and lay there in a pool of blood. A police party in a patrol vehicle rushed him to the local civil hospital, where he was declared brought dead.

Four residents of Rajpura were on their way towards Chamaru village from Rajpura in an Innova car when their vehicle collided with a tractor-trolley. Sonu (20) of Jansui village and Hoshiar Singh of Bhuri Majra village died on the spot.

Two occupants of the tractor-trolley, Labh Singh and Harmel Singh, residents of Ghaggarsarai, were injured and were rushed to the civil hospital.

In yet another incident, Labh Singh (60) of Kotla village, who was on a motorcycle, was hit by a truck on the outskirts of Rajpura.

He succumbed to his injuries at the civil hospital. His daughter and grandson were also injured in the accident.

A journalist from Rajpura, Ashok Kumar, received injuries when his car was hit by a truck on the Patiala bypass last evening.

He was sitting in his car after parking it on the roadside. Separate cases were registered by the Rajpura police.

Patiala, November 1
Around 150 students participated in a painting competition, which was organised as a part of the Children's Day celebrations by Ramkali Devi Welfare Seva Society at a function in Luxmi Palace here today.

Thirty students participated in the dance show as well. Chief guest Ajay Thapar, secretary of Punjab Pardesh Congress Committee (I), lauded the efforts of the society for deaf and dumb children.

Patiala, November 1
Senior students of Jasdev Singh Sandhu Institute of Engineering and Technology, Kauli, Patiala, organised the freshers’ party, “Aarambh 09”, on the college premises here today.

The event started with the lightening of lamp by Backward Classes Commission chairperson Kirpal Singh Badungar, Punjab.

Besides a cultural programme, the students of BTech-I also participated in the modelling competition.

Jaspreet Singh of the mechanical branch was selected as Mr Fresher and Heenu of the ECE branch was selected as the Ms Fresher.

Fatehgarh Sahib, November 1
A resident of Guru Ki Nagri in Mandi Gobindgarh has accused his mother-in-law of killing his daughter yesterday.

In his complaint to the police, Dharminder of Gorakhpur, residing in Guru Ki Nagri for the past few years, alleged that his wife Krinda took away his daughter to her mother’s house on Friday after a quarrel with him over a petty issue.

In her statement to the police, Krinda said her daughter had been sick for the past few days and died in a hospital yesterday.

Her husband alleged that her mother wanted to remarry his daughter and so, killed the baby.

Krinda alleged that her husband was a drunkard and had failed to provide her money for the treatment of the baby.

She further alleged that her husband was already married and did not reveal this before their marriage.

Police officials investigating the case said the postmortem examination was being conducted at Mandi Gobindgarh.

They said a case would be registered against the mother-in-law if the postmortem report revealed it to be a crime.

The officials also stated that a case could be registered against the complainant if nothing suspicious came out.

Kharar, November 1
The Kharar police has claimed to have busted an inter-state gang of thieves with the arrest of two persons.

Those arrested were identified as Babu Ram of Pehowa in Haryana and Kurukshetra resident Pawan Kumar.

Their accomplice Rishi, also belonging to Haryana, was absconding. Police officials said that accused were trying to sell a stolen vehicle and were in search of customers. The police laid a naka near the Landran bus stand and arrested the accused.

Babu Ram and Pawan Kumar were arrested with a stolen Indigo car in the evening. They were sent to three-day police remand by a local court.

The officials said the car had been stolen from Shimla and more cases of theft would come to light during investigation.

They also revealed that the cars used to be stolen form Himachal Pradesh and sold in parts of Punjab and Haryana on the basis of fake documents and registration papers.

Patiala, November 1
The Pollution- Free India Project Intellectual Forum yesterday completed its ‘Hath Milao Ped Lagwao’ (shake hands and get trees planted) campaign, started on June 30, by getting 25,220 saplings planted.

A least 2,500 ‘vatavaran sanrakshaks’ had contacted around 90,000 persons statewide and motivated them to plant saplings and look after those for two years.

At least 41,000 persons had pledged to do so and given a written confirmation to the forum. More than 50 schools had taken part under the guidance of their principals.

Chandigarh, November 1
The police has arrested three juveniles and claimed to have recovered two stolen motorcycles and two mobile phones from their possession.

The police said the accused, all minors, were arrested from the road dividing Sector 24 and 25 while riding a stolen motorcycle (CH-03-Q-2060). The police has recovered another stolen motorcycle form them along with two mobile phones, which they had snatched from various parts of the city.

The police said two of the accused were the wards of PGI employees and lived on the campus while the third one was from Nayagaon. They were later sent to juvenile home.

Chandigarh, November 1
With cricket fever running high, and flights running late, the Indian and Australian cricket teams arrived in the city this afternoon for the fourth ODI of ongoing seven-match series. The teams, who arrived via chartered flights, had to cancel their scheduled practice sessions due to a delay of over two hours and went straight to the Taj Hotel.

Mohali, November 1
Closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) will be installed at the six parking lots to keep a check on visitors during the one-day international match between India and Australia at the PCA Stadium here tomorrow.

Earlier, the CCTVs were installed at various entrances to the stadium. Control rooms have also been set up around the stadium.

Giving details of the security arrangements, a senior police official said the security drill had been done. Over 400 permission slips had been issued to residents living around the stadium. There would be no restriction on their movement, he added.

The official said vehicle mounted sten gun would be guarding all the entry points to the stadium. Several quick reaction teams had been deputed in case of any exigency. This time, the Punjab police has doubled the force for its three-tier security ring around the stadium. Over 1,500 police personnel from Fatehgarh, Ropar and Partial district have been deployed at the venue.

Mohali SSP GPS Bhullar, said for the first time visitors would be able to enter the stadium without any inconvenience.

A total of six parking lots had been provided. Shuttle service had also been provided for those, who wanted to use public transport to reach the stadium, he added.

He said traffic on roads leading to the stadium from Chandigarh, Phase X, Phase VIII and Sector 67 would be diverted. The traffic diversions on roads leading to the stadium would be lifted once the match begins. But the road opposite the stadium would remain closed during the match.

Chandigarh, November 1
The basic policing will take a backseat in the coming days as almost the entire force will remain busy for the India-Australia Cricket match tomorrow at the PCA, Mohali, and in the security of the Prime Minister during his visit to the city on November 3.

Sources in the police said senior officials were busy making arrangements for the two events and holding meetings to assign duties. A senior police official said both events were major and the police would remain on its toes till November 3.

“Though not clear at this stage, the President is also expected to visit to the city on November 8, if finalised, the police will remain engaged in VVIP (Z-plus) security duty during the entire week”, he added.

The Prime Minister will attend a convocation at the PGI and pay a visit to Punjab University on November 3. The senior officials of the Chandigarh Police, including the SP (Traffic and Security) H.S. Doon, held a liaison meeting with the special protection group (SPG) to chalk out plans for the security arrangements and the VVIP routes.

The force from police stations and other units will be pressed into service and there will be a thin strength in the police stations for normal policing, said a police official posted in the security visit.

Doon told TNS that directions had been issued to all police stations to conduct checking at hotels, guesthouses and inns in their area to keep a record of the persons visiting the city. For the cricket teams, special duties had been assigned and a “three-tier cordon” security cover had been planned for the cricket teams at Hotel Taj, where the players would stay.

It was the responsibility of the Chandigarh Police to escort the teams to the PCA stadium and on their return to the hotel. Doon, however, added that the traffic police would ensure that minimal inconvenience was caused to commuters using the VVIP routes as they would only block traffic maximum on two junctions on the route to pass the VVIP cavalcade.

Chandigarh, November 1
Government Model Senior Secondary School-56 and Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, stormed into final of the Chandigarh State Cricket Women Tournament for Pt Kedarnath Trophy being held at GMSSS, Sector 32.

In the first semifinal match, GMSSS-56 beat IS Dev Samaj Club by 116 runs, while Sacred Heart School beat Ryan International School, Sector 49, by five wickets. The final match will be held between GMSSS-56 and Sacred Heart School at the same venue tomorrow.

Batting first, GMSSS-56 made 174 for 2 in 20 overs Anita (53 off 46 balls) and Monika (32 off 45 balls, not out) were the main scorers. Sarita (1/29) and Anu (1/19) were the main wicket takers for Dev Samaj School. In reply Dev Samaj club failed to face the bowling of GMSSS and was bowled out at only 58 runs. Sarita (22 off 42 balls, not out) and Sapna (14 off 30 balls) were the main scorers for their team. Gagandeep (3 for 26), (Mamta 2 for 16), (Sonia 2 for 6) and Lalita (1 for 2 runs) were the main wicket takers for GMSSS.

In the second match, Ryan International School scored 83 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. Chandrika (33 off 52) and Amreen (16 of 27) were the main scorers for their team. Bowling excellent line and length, Varinda of Sacred Heart School did not allow the Ryan team any liberty to score and took four wickets by giving away only five runs. Ashamita (2 for 29) and Anmol (1 for 12) were the other wicket takers.

In reply, Sacred Heart School made 84 runs in 18.3 overs by losing only for five wickets. Mitali (20 of 36), Pratibha (24 off 40) were the main scorers for their team, while Amreen (2 for 24) and Chandrika (1 for 20) were the main wicket takers.

Meanwhile, RK Sood, secretary, Chandigarh State Women Cricket Association, announced that the trials to select Chandigarh team would be held after the final match.

Panchkula, November 1
A magnificent performance by Prashant Chopra enabled Panchkula Coaching Centre to overpower Bhiwani Coaching Centre in the semifinal match being organised by the District Cricket Coaching Centre at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, here today. Prashant scored 89 runs off 107 balls.

Batting first after winning the toss, openers Prashant and Ankit gave the team a desired start as they both put up a partnership of 67 runs in just 12.1 overs before Ankit was bowled out. Even Ankush Dhariwal failed to stay at the crease, as he was caught behind an over later.

Meanwhile, Prashant continued to play patiently at the other end and his inning of 89 runs included 12 boundaries and a six. He was unfortunate to be run out in the 33rd over while taking a second run that was not there. Himanshu was the pick of the bowlers, as he scalped four wickets for 39 runs and helped his team back into the match. Shubham played a cameo of 38 runs off 50 balls and gave good support to Prashant. Panchkula finished with the scorecard reading 246 all out in 41 overs.

Batting second, Bhiwani batsmen had a very bad day at the field, as the bowling attack spearheaded by Ankush Dhariwal and Avinash made quick inroads into Bhiwani team's line up and reduced them to 105 in 22.1 overs. Himanshu played an aggressive inning of 51 runs off 48 balls towards the end of Bhiwani inning but in vain as the other batsmen failed to make any impact on the scorecard with just a couple of other batsmen making it to double figures. Avinash picked up four wickets and gave away just 25 runs in the process. Prashant Chopra was declared man of the match.

Brief scores: Panchkula Coaching Centre: 246 all out in 41 overs, Prashant Chopra (89), Shubham (38) and Himanshu (4 for 39); Bhiwani Coaching Centre: 158 all out in 34.4 overs, Himanshu (51), Avinash (4 for 25) and Ankush (3 for 15).

Panchkula will take on Gurgaon tomorrow.

Chandigarh, November 1
An all-round performance by Parminder (51 and 3 for 20) ensured Sigma XI 26-run victory over Airtel XI in a league match of the fourth MG Cup League Cricket Tournament being organised by Chandigarh Sports Club at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, in Panchkula yesterday.

After an early loss of wickets, Parminder played patiently putting up useful partnerships with Jaswinder and then Sanjay Jain to get his team to a total of 113 in 16 overs before he was bowled out. Aditya contributed 27 runs towards the end of the Sigma innings. Ashish picked up two wickets for 31 runs. Sigma XI scored 176 for eight in 25 overs.

In reply, Airtel XI lost their opener in the very first over itself. Avinash continued playing well at the other end and put up a 73-run stand with Vinay for the second wicket. Thereafter, Parminder struck twice in his third over to reduce Airtel XI to 114 for seven. Avinash made 64 runs but did not receive much support from the other batsmen. Airtel XI were bowled out for 150 runs in 24.2 overs.

Brief scores: Sigma XI: 176 for 8 in 25 overs (Parminder 51, Aditya 27, Ashish 2 for 31 and Avinash 2 for 31).

Airtel XI: 150 all out in 24.2 overs (Avinash 64, Parminder 3 for 20 and Sanjay Jain 2 for 20).

In the second match, ICICI Bank beat Indian Railways (DMW) by 22 runs. ICICI Bank XI scored 131 in 24.4 overs. Dilip Yadav scalped three wickets for 25 runs. Akul Juneja made 64 runs. In reply, DMW were bundled out for just 109 runs in 21.5 overs. Akul Juneja picked up three wickets for 26 runs.

Brief scores: ICICI Bank XI: 131 all out in 24.4 overs (Akul Juneja 64 not out and Dilip Yadav 3 for 25). Indian Railways DMW: 109 all out in 21.5 overs (Dilip Yadav 53 and Akul Juneja 3 for 26).