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Residents resent proposed hike in water rates
Bassi Pathana, December 30 The council through an advertisement in a vernacular daily had sought objections in this regard before implementing it. Hindu organisation representing the residents has lodged strong objection with the Executive Officer of the council terming it as fleecing of the residents and demanded immediate withdrawal of the resolution or to get ready to face the agitation. Releasing the copy to media persons, Manoj Banda Gen. Secy. has mentioned that Bassi Pathana is a "C" class council and the existing rates of drinking water supplied by the council is Rs.110 per tap per month, where as the neighbouring councils Mandi Gobindgarh having "A" class status and Sirhind having " B" class status are charging Rs.30/- and Rs.50/- per tap per month. He said council is already charging more than double and now again want to increase the rates. He alleged that council has started forcible recovery of water supply bills, where as so many areas of the town including Chakri, Dhobian, Jarkhelan mohallas and GuruNank Pura have not been getting water supply since long because the water tubell meant to supply water in these areas could not be made operational from the last 4 years due to paucity of funds. He said the previous Congress Govt. had waived the water supply and Sewerage bills but the council is also recovering the bills of that period. The widows, below poverty line people and terrorist affected are not being spared. The organisation has urged the state government to withdraw the proposed hike in water rates, otherwise the residents will start an agitation. When contacted Kulbhushan Malhotra, council president, he said that existing rates are higher than the neighbouring council because these rates were implemented by the outgoing Congress backed president. He said now they have passed resolution as per the direction of the Govt. He said they have written to Govt. not to increase the rates but no one heeds to them. |
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DC to aid of beggars on cold night
Ambala, December 30 Accompanied by his wife and officials of the Red Cross society, he distributed 400 blankets to the beggars sleeping on the railway platforms and bus-stand sheds to help them fight the cold weather. He gave two blankets to some old beggars, who were simply putting up with gunny bags on their body. Saro also placed a pair of blankets on a woman beggar sleeping with her six-month-old baby, without waking her up. He started this campaign at 9 pm that continued till midnight. He said the Red Cross Society would collect warm clothes from citizens for the poor, adding that he would also ask the District Child Welfare Council to come forward to help needy children. |
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Manager booked for molestation
Kharar, December 30 Acting on the complaint of the father of the woman, the police has booked Raj Kumar Bansal. The father of the alleged victim said that his daughter had got the job in the agency 15 days ago and like all other days, she reached the agency at around 8.45 am, but returned home perturbed after a few hours. The manager, too, reached the house of the complainant and told the family members not to worry “as the girl was not well”. After some time, the girl told her family members that the manager had molested her when nobody was in the office. Efforts are on to nab the accused, who fled after the incident. |
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Youth Akali leader attacked
Kharar, December 30 In his complaint to the police, the youth leader, Jaspinder Singh Lali, alleged that two car occupants stopped his car when he was on his way towards Mohali along with a friend, who was driving the vehicle. He alleged that occupants of a Ford Fiesta car sought space on the road, which they were given. After a few minutes, they stopped his vehicle and fired gunshots. One of the bullets hit a windowpane of his vehicle and they escaped unhurt. “We immediately called up our supporters and friends, who stopped traffic. The attackers were forced to stop their vehicle near Mohali,” said Lali. He pointed out that the accused were arrested with the help of commuters and handed over to the police. They were identified as Kuldip Singh and Nirpal Singh. The police said the accused were property dealers.
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Theft at gurdwara
Zirakpur, December 30 In his complaint to the police, Sardara Singh, president of the Gurdwara Management Committee, claimed that he had locked the main door of the gurdwara on Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning, when he reached the gurdwara, he found the donation box broken and the
cash missing. The police stated that it had received a complaint about the theft. |
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One killed in mishap
Fatehgarh Sahib, December 30 According to police officials, a Bolero collided head on with the three-wheeler and its driver fell off the road. The driver of the Bolero fled from the spot. Two roadside vendors received injuries in the accident. The police registered a case in this connection and started investigations. |
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Four hurt in clash
Kharar, December 30 One of the victims, Laxmi Devi, was undergoing treatment at the GMCH in Chandigarh. She said a case had also been pending in court in this connection. The police booked four persons of the village on the basis of her complaint. They were identified as Soni Singh, Kuljeet Singh, Harpreet Singh and Manpreet Kaur. |
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Man found dead on highway
Zirakpur, December 30 The police identified Singh as a resident
of Nagla village in Zirakpur.The police took Puran Singh to GMCH in Sector 32, where he was declared brought dead. The police said it might be a hit-and-run case. The body would be handed over to the family after conducting post-mortem tomorrow. |
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Medicos’ body appoints vice-president
Ambala, December 30 The decision was taken during the recently-concluded 84th Annual National Conference of Indian Medical Association in Hyderabad. Dr Jaspal have served as state president, Haryana, and state patron of IMA, Haryana. He has been awarded Dr CL Jhavari National Family Planning Award, Dr CS Thakur Memorial Award and Dr MG Bhinde Memorial Award. Dr Jaspal said he would work for a better patient-doctor relationship. |
Year Ahead - District Courts
Chandigarh, December 30 Though many important cases, including the infamous German national rape case, Mandiv Sapra’s murder case, Gaganjit Singh Barnala’s acquittal in an alleged rape case, got settled in 2009, a whole lot is still pending for the coming year. With the authorities advocating for speedy justice and clearance of all pending cases, the litigants can only hope for the same. Also, with the authorities mulling the idea of starting with the evening courts, the Chandigarh District Courts may soon be on a road to quick disposal. Sources claim that it’s the Centre’s nod that is awaited to start the evening courts on the lines of other prominent cities in our country. It is also expected that the New District Courts Complex, construction for which is underway for over a year, may complete next year. The project had earlier been languishing for want of sanction for funds. Major cases that are likely to be decided next year include Ala Singh’s case. Ala Singh (84) has been fighting the legal battle to prove that his son didn’t commit suicide and was murdered. His son, Inderjit Singh, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his rented accommodation in Sector 34 in 1985. The case is going on in the Special CBI court. Another pending case is the CA murder case that had shocked everyone in 2007. Rajesh, a chartered accountant, was found murdered in his Sector 42 office on May 22, 2007. The police had cracked the case the next day when prime accused Kanav Arora, a share broker, who had hired a professional killer, was arrested along with three others on May 23.A case of trespass and murder was registered on the statement of Kamlesh, Goel’s peon. Much has been said and done in the infamous Nari Niketan rape case, where in a mentally challenged inmate was found pregnant. After many twists and turns in the case, the DNA has recently established the actual accused. With the next date in the case on January 8 for framing of charges, the case seems to be on the right path of justice. While it has been over a year that Cash at Judge’s Door Scam was unearthed and had taken everyone by shock when Rs 15 lakh was misdelivered at the house of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur of the Punjab and Haryana High Court by the clerk of a Haryana law officer on August 13, 2008. A case was registered at the instance of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur after she called in the police and handed over the clerk. Initially, the Chandigarh police investigated the case, but the matter was later handed over to the CBI. With the CBI special now serving a notice to the complainant for his approval or disapproval over the cancellation report filed in the court by the CBI, the case may see a new twist yet again in the coming year.
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Thieves decamp with Rs 35,000, jewellery
Chandigarh, December 30 Brij Mohan Bhatia of PEPSU Co-Operative Society, Sector 50, lodged a complaint with the police alleging that thieves broke into his house on Tuesday afternoon. He told the police that he had gone to the Furniture Market, along with his wife, at 3.20 pm. On return, they found locks of the door and cupboard broken. Gold ornaments, including chains, earrings and Rs 35,000 in cash were stolen. It is learnt that another house in the society was burgled. Residents alleged that five to six incidents of thefts and burglaries had been reported in the locality. Though they have deployed private security personnel, thieves continue to strike in the locality without any fear. In a separate incident, Dharam Pal of Mauli Jagran Complex reported that someone had stolen Rs 20,000 in cash, bidis, cigarettes and other articles from his shop-cum-house last night. Apart from this, Rajive Mirchi, owner of a shop in Sector 22-A, reported that someone had stolen his laptop and Rs 15,000 from his shop during the intervening night of December 28 and 29. In another incident, Harbans Singh of Sector 50 lodged a complaint with the police alleging that his Kinetic Honda (HR 03 A 9790) was stolen from Sector 45 on December 21.
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House, showrooms burgled
Mohali, December 30 According to reports, Amandeep Singh told the police that he had gone to Bathinda on December 26 to meet his relatives and came back today. He saw that the main gate of his house was closed, but a lock of the door was broken to gain entry into the house. On entering the building, he found that items were lying scattered and the thieves had decamped with 40 tolas of gold, which he had kept for the wedding of his daughter. Thieves also struck at three showrooms in Kumbra village. The owner of the sanitary store told the police that thieves had broken the lock of the showroom and took away taps, showers, brass fittings and various other items costing about Rs 4 lakh. Locks of two other showrooms were also broken, from where thieves took away cash and grocery items.
Attacked
A resident of Kahne ka Wara village, Joginder Pal, complained to the police that he was attacked with sharp-edged weapons by some persons when he was sitting in his shop. Joginder Pal was later admitted to the PGI, Chandigarh. The police has registered a case.
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2 hurt in hit-and-run cases
Chandigarh, December 30 A scooterist Balbir Singh of Sector 40 was injured after being hit by an unidentified car near the rotary on roads joining Sectors 24, 25, 37 and 38 on Tuesday night. He was admitted to the PGI. In another mishap, a cyclist Satbir Kapoor of Vikas Nagar Mauli Jagran was wounded after being knocked down by a motorcycle (CH 03 Q 1161) near Government School Mauli Jagran on Tuesday afternoon. He was admitted to the GMCH-32. Two separate cases were registered in this regard.
Liquor seized
The police arrested Kulwant Singh of Jammu along with his wife Manjit Kaur from the Sector 43 ISBT on Tuesday evening while allegedly carrying 72 bottles of liquor. A case under the Excise Act has been registered.
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GNPS&CCA-36 trounce LIC Juniors
Chandigarh, December 30 After winning the toss, LIC Juniors elected to bat first and could score only 124 runs for the loss of five wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Kartavya, Shivam (18) and Sanchit (19) were the other main scorers for their team. For the GNPS & CCA-36, Mandeep took two wickets for 15 runs, while Ishan Mavi also took two wickets by giving away 20 runs. In reply, GNPS & CCA-36 achieved the target in 19.1 overs by scoring 127 runs, thus winning the match by eight wickets. Rizul once again showed his class, as he hit 55 runs off 63 balls. Shubham Chand with 37, which include six fours, was the other main scorer for his team. For LIC team, Mehul took one wicket by giving away 26 runs. Brief scores: LIC Juniors: 124 for 5
in 20 overs (Shivam 18, Kartavya 36, Sanchit 19, Mandeep 2/15 and Ishan Mavi 2/20). GNPS & CCA-36: 127 for 2 in 19.1 overs (Rizul 55, Shubham Chand 37 and Mehul 1/26). Earlier, in the first match of the day DAV, Ambala, defeated Kundan Cricket Academy by eight wickets. After winning the toss, DAV, Ambala, elected to bowl first and restricted Kundan Cricket Academy to 87 runs for the loss of three wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Accurate bowling by DAV bowlers restricted their opponents from scoring at will. Nipun (31) and Cheeranjeev (35) were the top scorers for Kundan academy, while Sidharth took two wickets by giving away
17 runs. In reply, DAV, Ambala, achieved the target of 88 runs for the loss of only two wickets. Sidhart (38), Gagan (18) and Divesh (21) were the main scorers for their team. For Kundan academy, Nipun was the only effective bowler, who took one wicket by giving away 22 runs. Brief scores: Kundan Cricket Academy: 87 for 3 in 20 overs (Nipun 31, Cheernjeev 35 and Sidarth 2/17). DAV (Ambala): 88 for 2 wickets in 18 overs (Sidarth 38, Gagan 18, Divesh 21 and Nipun 1/22). MCM Blue Caps will take on LIC Juniors at 9 am and the match between Shri Shri Cricket Academy and DAV, Ambala, will be played at 12 noon. |
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Mohali Cricket Academy win by 85 runs
Chandigarh, December 30 In 86 deliveries, Anmoljit Singh executed 16 boundaries and one six, as MCA scored 220 all out in 43.5 overs. Shine Sharma contributed 43 runs with the help of seven boundaries. Pukhraj made 24 and Aminder Singh 12. For Cricket Academy-37, Piyush and Devinder Singh took four wickets by giving 57 and 45 runs, respectively. Earlier, Cricket Academy-37 lads were dismissed for 135 in 33 overs. Mayank Sood (37, 4x4s), Sayam (23, 2x4s) and Shyam (16) were their main scorers. Shivam Puri (2 for 51), Munish (2 for 11) and Mehazpreet (2 for 24) were the main wicket takers for MCA. Brief scores: MCA: 220 in 43.5 overs (Anmol Singh 100, 16x4s, 1x6, Shine Sharma 43, 7x4s, Phukhraj 24, Aminder Singh 12, Mehazpreet 12 not out, Manish Srivastava 9, Piyush 4 for 57 and Devinder 4 for 45). Cricket Academy-37: 135 in 33 overs (Mayank Sood 37, 4x4s, Shyam 16, Sayam 23, Shivam Puri 2 for 51, Mehazpreet 2 for 24 and Jagteshwar 1 for 18). Desh Prem Azad Academy will take on LIC-26 on the GNPS-36 grounds. |
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Govt College for Women record victory
Chandigarh, December 30 The third position was secured by Government College for Girls, Sector 42, with nine points, while Dev Samaj College for Women, Sector 45, stood fourth with eight points. Results: 48 kg: Mandeep, MTSM College (W), Ludhiana, 1; 52 kg: Reenu, PU Campus, Chandigarh, 1, Sandeep, Dev Samaj (W), Chandigarh 2, and Anita, PU Campus, Chandigarh, 3; 56 kg: Arshdeep, GGS College (W), Chandigarh, 1, Shobha, GCW, Ludhiana, 2 and Kanchan, GCG, Sector 42, Chandigarh, 3; 60 kg: Baljinder, GCW, Ludhiana, 1, Gurleen, PU Campus, Chandigarh, 2 and Rajwindr, GCG, Sector 42, Chandigarh, 3; 67.5 kg: Geetanjali, Dev Samaj, Chandigarh, 1, Dawinder, GCG, Sector 42, Chandigarh, 2 and Sadhna, GN Kh College, Ludhiana, 3; 75 kg: Harpreet, GCW, Ludhiana, 1, Navjot, GCW, Ludhiana, 2 and Jotparkash, GCG, Sector 42, Chandigarh, 3. |
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Greenfield academy beat DAV-8
Chandigarh, December 30 DAV-8 won the toss and elected to bat first. They failed to put up a modest total on the scoreboard and were bundled out for just 113 runs in 19 overs. Only Raman Bishnoi (29) and Vishesh (22) were the main scorers. For Greenfield, Vikram (2 for 11) and Rishabh Sharma (2 for 28) were the main bowlers. In reply, Greenfield Cricket Academy achieved the target of 114 runs in 11.5 overs by losing only one wicket. Tejas (51) and Vikram (33) were the main scorers. Brief scores: DAV SSS-8: 113 all out in 19 overs (Raman Bishnoi 29, Vishesh 22, Vikram 2/11 and Rishabh Sharma 2/28. Greenfield
Cricket Academy: 114 for 1 in 11.5 overs (Tejas 51 and Vikram 33). |
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