Apparel exhibition by students
Tribune News Service

Patiala, February 6
An exhibition “Creations 2010” was organised by the department of fashion designing and technology, displaying a collection of various types of apparels, including traditional Indian wear, bridal wear and kids wear.

Rani Modi, wife of Seth Sudarshan Kumar Modi, chairman of Modi Education Society, Patiala, inaugurated the exhibition.

College principal Dr SK Bhardwaj said MSc in fashion designing and technology aimed at making girls self-dependent. He also hoped that the exhibition would spread awareness about the utility of the course.

The coordinator of the department Prof Baljinder Kaur, expressed that all dresses were original creations and a result of consistent efforts of the students under the guidance of their teachers. The students showcased their talent through articles made in tie and dye, block printing, screen-printing and stencils.

Rani Modi also inaugurated the science block as well as the digital language lab. Dr Setjit Kaur, head of English department, said the lab was equipped with thirteen computers installed with the latest language learning software.

The chief guest gave away prizes to the winners.

Results: Pot-making competition: 1st Damanjot Kaur, 2nd Mamta Rani and 3rd Nitika

Kurti-making (graduate classes): 1st Sonam Dhablania, 2nd Jyotika Gupta and 3rd Rinki Gupta

Kurti-making (postgraduate classes): 1st Harmeet, 2nd Paramjit and 3rd Manpreet Walia

Rangoli: 1st Manmeet Kaur and 2nd Yashpreet, Priyanka

Creation out of waste: 1st Ritika, 2nd Geetu and 3rd Paramjeet.

Black market: Kerosene sells at Rs 30 per litre
Surinder Bhardwaj

Bassi Pathana, February 6
The alleged open black marketing of kerosene has put a heavy strain on the scanty resources of labourers and daily wagers. The poor section of society is worst hit as the fuel is being sold at Rs 30 per litre by the black marketers instead of Rs 9.25 per litre on ration depots.

Though the affected section of society has been raising its voice, there is nobody to listen to their uproar. There are 11 ration depots and approximately 26,000-litre kerosene is supplied to these depot holders and they are supposed to supply 5 to 10 litre of kerosene to a card holder at the rate of Rs 9.25 per litre. However, those having LPG connection cannot get kerosene oil.

The migrants told The Tribune that the ration depot holders created the scarcity of kerosene. They alleged that drums of kerosene oils could be seen at sweets shops, dhabas and in industries. They said they were already reeling under pressure because of rising prices and black marketing has added to their woes. They demanded that the officials should curb the menace of hoarding so they may heave a sigh of relief.

Meanwhile, Manoj Banda, secretary, Hindu Organisation, has alleged that certain depot holders sell kerosene oil in black and enter bogus names in their registers. He said the Hindu Organisation would take up the cause of poor people and complain to the higher authorities.

Paramjit Singh, assistant food and supply officer (AFSO), Bassi Pathana, admitted that his office was also flooded with complaints of black market. He said soon a drive would be launched to check the menace of black marketing.

Woman held with poppy husk

Rajpura, February 6
The police today arrested a woman for carrying 15-kg poppy husk in a bus. Police officials said the woman was coming from Gwalior towards Rajpura in the bus. She had hidden the poppy husk in a bag which was scrutinised during a special checking at a naka near Mehmudpur village. A case in this connection has been registered against the woman. — TNS

Rly employee killed in mishap
Tribune News Service

Rajpura, February 6
An employee of the railway department got crushed under a speeding train this morning. The deceased has been identified as Jaspal, a resident of Ambala. He was in a train that was running from Ambala to Nangal dam. At Nogawan in Rajpura he got down from the train to have tea when suddenly the train started moving. He ran and tried to board the moving train when his leg got entangled in equipment kept in the train.

He died on the spot. The railway police is investigating.

Fake yoga certificate case in JMIC’s court
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 6
A day after another magistrate withdrew himself from hearing the case pertaining to the alleged fake yoga certificate of UT policeman Ram Gopal, the court of chief judicial magistrate (CJM) J Sidhu today committed the case to the court of JMIC Sunil Kumar.

The court now fixed February 8 as the next date of hearing in the case. Prior to magistrate Mahesh Kumar, JMIC Sumit Ghai had cited personal reasons and withdrawn himself from the case, referring it back to the CJM’s court.

Defence counsel Harish Bhardwaj said the CJM had earlier marked the case to the court of judicial magistrate (1st class) Sumit Ghai in November, 2008.

After hearing both parties for more than a year, Ghai transferred the case to the CJM on January 22.

He then referred the case to the court of Mahesh Kumar, who cited personal reasons.

Inspector Ram Gopal had been indicted for submitting a fake yoga certificate in order to seek promotion in 1997.

A preliminary inquiry conducted by DSP (CID) Satbir Singh last year had found Ram Gopal guilty of producing a fake certificate, but another inquiry conducted by then ASP Madhur Verma had found him not guilty.

A report demanding cancellation of FIR against Ram Gopal had subsequently been submitted in court, following which six cops had challenged the cancellation report.

Gang of vehicle thieves busted
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 6
The local police today arrested four vehicle thieves who allegedly used to sell parts of stolen vehicles in the market to dodge the police.

Concerned over the increase in incidents of vehicle theft in the past few days, the crime branch had installed special patrolling and ‘nakas’ in various parts of the city.

The accused were identified as Yogesh Sharma of Panchkula and Raju, Monu and Raj Kumar of Ram Darbar. They would be produced in court tomorrow.

The police recovered two Hero Honda motorcycles stolen from the railway station and Sector Sector 42, an LML Vespa scooter stolen from Ram Darbar and two Bajaj Chetak scooters stolen from Sectors 22 and 17.

Giving details, Charanjit Singh Virk, crime branch in charge, said they had received information that a gang of thieves had been in the city for disposing of spare parts of stolen vehicles.

He said the accused, who were arrested during police checking at a ‘naka’ near the level crossing at the Faidan barrier, had admitted that they committed many thefts in the city.

Virk said the accused had been arrested earlier in connection with various cases of theft and formed their gang in jail. He said more recoveries were expected after interrogation.

Car, scooter stolen

Chandigarh, February 6
Raj Kumar of Jalandhar has reported to police that someone stole his Scorpio car (PB03D-9409) from Sector 3 on Wednesday.

Rakesh Kumar of Ram Darbar lodged a complaint of the theft of his LML Vespa scooter (PB08AD-6354) from his residence on Wednesday. Two cases of theft were registered.

Stolen

Gurnam Kaur, Principal of Guru Nanak Dev Public School, Sector 35, reported to the police that someone stole a computer and accessories from the school between December 25 and January 6. A case of theft was registered.

Cheating

Parshotam Dass of Kaithal lodged a complaint that Kanwarpal Cheema of Sector 38 had cheated him by selling a plot owned by someone else to him. — TNS

SPORTS

Inter-School Tournament
GNPS, Satluj make it to semis
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 6
Guru Nanak Public School (GNPS), Sector 36, and Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula, entered the semifinals of the Times-NIE-Cremica Inter-School Tournament here today.

Batting first, GNPS-36 scored 179 runs for the loss of six wickets in their stipulated 20 overs.

Fine all-round performance by Venu, who scored 37 runs off 20 balls, including four fours and two sixes, and took two wickets, ensured him the man of the match award.

Mahajan (42 runs off 22 balls) and Gourav Puri (37 off 32) were the other top scorers.

For Vivek High School, Anil Sehag was the pick of the bowlers taking three wickets for seven runs in his allotted four overs.

In reply, Vivek High School were bundled out for 61 runs in 15.1 overs.

Venu, Ankit Dhawan and Manik Khanna restricted the opponent’s batting line-up with their accurate bowling.

Ankit claimed three wickets giving away 43 runs, while Manik Khanna took two wickets for 24 runs.

For Vivek School, Suryansh Chaddha (19) and Karan Khosla were the only batsmen to stick at the wicket who for some time.

In the second match, Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula, amassed 206 runs for the loss of five wickets in their stipulated 20 overs.

Man of the match Manan Vohra scored 68 runs off 53 balls, which included 13 hits to the fence while Abhinav Goel hammered 50 runs off 23 balls, which included three fours and five sixes, for Satluj.

For Ryan International School, Harpreet and Rahul Singla were the main wicket-takers, claiming two wickets each for 25 and 15 runs, respectively.

Chasing the victory target of 207 runs, Ryan International batsmen chocked to some tight line and length of Satluj bowlers and scored 131 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their stipulated 20 overs.

Randeev (37) and Vipul Thakur (18) were the key contributors for the Ryan innings. For Satluj, Ripudaman Singh impressed with his bowling figures of 2 for 39 runs.

Brief scores: First match: GNPS-36: 179 for six in 20 overs (Venu 37, Mahajan 42, and Gourav 37; Anil Sehag 3 for 7).

Vivek High School: 61 runs all out in 15.1 overs (Suryansh Chaddha 19; Ankit 3 for 43, Manik 2 for 24).

Second match: Satluj Public School, Sector 4: 206 for five in 20 overs (Manan Vohra 68, Abhinav Goel 50; Rahul Singla 2 for 15, Harpreet 2 for 25).

Ryan International School: 131 for seven (Randeev 37, Vipul Thakur 18; Ripudaman Singh 2 for 39).

Tomorrow’s fixtures: semifinals: Satluj Public School, Sector 4, Panchkula, versus DAV Model School, Sector 15, Chandigarh, (9 am); Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, Chandigarh, versus APJ Kharar (1 pm).

Both matches will be played at DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8.

Football Festival
Mount Carmel edge out Vivek for title
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 6
Hosts Mount Carmel snatched an exciting 1-0 verdict against luckless Vivek High School, Sector 38, in the final of the Chandigarh Football Festival for Under-11 for Mount Carmel Trophy at Mount Carmel School ground in Sector 47 here today.

The all-important goal came through Aniket Naithanu, who converted a spot kick in a smooth finish in the first half.

In the evenly contested final, Vivek High School mounted pressure on the opponents for the equaliser.

Their efforts paid off and were awarded a spot kick in the second half. However, Hardeep Singh wasted the chance, dashing all hopes of Vivek High School of staying in the game.

Earlier in the semifinal, Vivek High School prevailed over St John’s School, Sector 26, 1-0 in the tiebreaker after playing a goal-less draw.

Mivaan converted the spot kick for Vivek. Hardeep and Parth missed their penalties. Arjun, Ishan and Samarth of St John’s failed in their attempts.

In the second semifinal encounter, Mount Carmel edged out St Soldier International School, Sector 28, 1-0. Aniket Nathanu scored the match-winner for Mount Carmel in the regulation period.

Vivek High School players excelled in the skill competitions. Fateh Singh Grewal won the running with ball title. Angad Singh gave an outstanding performance in dribbling with ball show and again Pratap Singh Mann excelled in shooting target skills.

Aniket (Mount Carmel) and Angad (Vivek High School) were declared joint best players of the tournament.

Former Indian football captain Tejinder Kumar was the chief guest and distributed prizes.

Teams: Mount Carmel: Shivam Chaudhary, Aniket Naithanu, Karanveer Singh, Shivansh Sharma, Tejinder Singh, Deepak Saigel, Varun Bhardwaj, Ramit Padaliya, Saurav Klare, Shantanu
Dhiman.

Vivek High School: Manan Arora, Samay Gupta, Hardeep Singh, Zorawar Malik, Guraziz Singh Dhillon, Mivaan Singh, Treyaksh Bali, Jai Bala, Parth Narula, Abhinav Puri.

Kahlon fights back to finish tied sixth
Donald Banerjee

Chandigarh, February 6
Harmeet Kahlon of Chandigarh gave a good display of the short game to finish tied sixth in the Aircel-PGTI Players Championship that concluded on the par-70 greens of the Tollygunge Golf Club in Kolkata yesterday.

The 39-year-old city golfer started with a bang, leading the field along with Mukesh Kumar both firing five under 65 cards on the opening day. Harmeet’s forte was some good chipping and putting.

But the Chandigarh golfer fell down the ladder on the subsequent two days to be placed tied 14th with an even par 280 total on the penultimate day.

“I did not hit the ball well,” said Harmeet. On the morning of the final day, his coach Jonathan Yarwood (US) went through the video analysis of his game. His verdict was that some thing was wrong in his back swing.

Armed with Jonathan’s advice, Harmeet improved on the swing and was in full cry on the final day. He was five under after 15 holes. But then he faltered on the 16th bogeying after hitting a tree. He lost yet another stroke on the last hole to finish with a three under 67 card and a tally of three under 277.

Harmeet who finished fourth in the Thailand King's Cup Asian Tour event, in December last year, said: “I ran into some good form towards the end of last year. I hope to carry forward that form into this year as well.”

Harmeet who ruled the national amateur circuit for several years is now looking forward to the Avantha Masers where he will rub shoulders with the top golfers of the Asian and European circuit, including Jeev Milkha Singh.

He said the DLF Golf and Country Club has been one of his favourite greens. And with his short game in top shape Harmeet is hopeful of a good showing in the Avantha Masters.

Mamta, Devinder best athletes

Chandigarh, February 6
Mamta and Devinder Kumar were declared best athletes among girls and boys’ categories, respectively, in the 51st annual athletics meet at DAV College, Sector 10, here today.

Mamta won first positions in the 200 m and long jump events, while Devinder Kumar got the first and second position in the 800 m and obstacle race. Chief guest Prof Naval Kishore, DSW, Panjab University, gave away prizes to winners.

The results: Girls: 200 m: 1 Mamta, 2 Kamini and 3 Kavita; long jump: 1 Mamta, 2 Kamini and 3 Anam Khan; obstacle race: 1 Kamini, 2 Anam and 3 Shallu; sack race: 1 Prabhpreet, 2 Ritu and 3 Megha; three-legged race: 1 Megha and Shiwani, 2 Priyanka and Gurmeet, and 3 Anam and Kamini.

Boys: 200 m: 1 Harjot Singh, 2 Vikas, 3 Chauhan and 4 Harjinder Singh; 800 m: 1 Devinder Kumar, 2 Vikas Chauhan and 3 Harjinder Singh; long jump: 1 Rajeshwar Rao, 2 Vikas Chauhan and 3 Talvinder Singh; obstacle race: 1 Rajneesh Kamboj, 2 Devinder Kumar and 3 Vikas Chauhan; three-legged race: 1 Davinder and Harjinder, 2 Vikramjeet and Amardeep, and 3 Vipul and Anirudh; sack race: 1 Siddhant, 2 Amardeep and 3 Ashok Kumar. — TNS

Shooting
PU bag runners-up trophy
Tribune News Service

Tabesum excels in athletics

Chandigarh, February 6
Tabesum was declared the best athlete as she bagged first position in the 200 m, 400 m and high jump events during the 28th annual athletics meet of Government College for Girls, Sector 42, here yesterday.

Chief guest ML Sharma, director sports and transport, UT administration, gave away prizes to winners.

The results: 100 m: 1 K Sangkhumi, 2 Tabesum and 3 Reena; 200 m: 1 Tabesum, 2 Rajwinder and 3 Reena; 400 m: 1 Tabesum, 2 Reena and 3 Renu; discus throw: 1 Beant Kaur, 2 Nirmala and 3 Deepika; shot put: 1 Devinder Kaur, 2 Krishma and 3 Shallu; high jump: 1 Tabesum, 2 Reena and 3 Nisha; long jump: 1 Pardeep, 2 Reena and 3 Tabesum; javelin throw: 1 Jaskaran, 2 Seema and 3 Nirmala; sack race: 1 Rajwinder Kaur, 2 Nisha and 3 Asha; spoon and potato race: 1 Tsering, 2 Babita and 3 Sandeeep Kaur.

Tug of war: 1 PG group, 2 BA-II and 3 BA-I. — TNS

Gymnastics teams selected
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, February 6
The following gymnasts have been selected to represent Punjab in the 50th Junior National Artistic Gymnastics Championship to be held at the Indoor SMS Stadium in Jaipur from February 14 to 18.

Girls: Naginder Kaur, Simranjit Kaur, Komal Verma, Ritu Bala and Varinder Kaur (Gurdaspur), Sangeeta, Neetu and Anju (Patiala).

Boys: Arun Kumar, Yogesh Tanwar, Kamaljeet Singhy and Harjinder Singh (Jalandhar), Ishaan Garg (Bathinda), Vikram Manro (Ludhiana), Gurjinder Singh and Sajjandeep (Gurdaspur) and Khem Bahadur (Patiala).

Coaching camps for boys and girls are in progress at Jalandhar and Gurdaspur, respectively.