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Complaint against depot holder
Fatehgarh Sahib,
February 21 “Our repeated pleas were turned down, we were left with no alternative but to lodge a complaint against the depot holder,” Balwinder Singh, a resident of Maheshpura village. Beneficiaries said there were about 60 blue card holders in the village, but the depot holder refused to give them wheat, cereals and other edibles. As per the government rules, card holders, living below poverty line and without a piece of land are to be provided ration at concessional rates at the village depots. The quantity of ration depends upon the number of members in each family. The beneficiaries rued that they were not aware of the exact quantity of ration released by the government, as the contractor had not displayed any information outside the depot. The depot holder, Kuldip Madaan, however, refuted the allegations, saying that villagers were trying to implicate him in a false case so that they could “grab” the ration depot. He said his family held the licence for running the ration depot for the past 25 years. Some villagers wanted to get his licence cancelled, he added. |
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Regularisation of illegal colonies faces rough weather
Ambala, February 21 According to sources, municipal council had engaged the services of a private agency to conduct a survey of unauthorised colonies in pursuance of the policy of the state government. It is pertinent to mention here that some property dealers and promoters had developed a number of colonies. However, municipal council came down heavily on these colonies and demolished several houses that had come up in these colonies and also dug up roads in some colonies. But the exercise failed to deter the promoters and houses came up in large numbers. After some time residents of these colonies got some basic civic amenities from the municipal council and also got regular electricity connections. Prices of plots in these colonies began to rise steeply and some people bought plots with a view to sell them later. This led to speculation and there are a number of plots in each of these 70-odd colonies where some wealthy persons have stakes in the form of plots. When recently there were reports of a municipal corporation being formed for both Ambala Cantt and Ambala City, the work of regularisation of these unauthorised colonies was put on hold. It has been decided that the work of regularisation of these colonies would be taken up only after the municipal corporation was formed. |
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Sachin declared best athlete
Banur, February 21 MP Sher Singh Ghubaya, Ferozepur, Dr Jaswant Singh, ADC (development), Patiala, and Anshu Kataria, chairman of Aryans Group, gave away the prizes to
the winners. Results: Badminton (boys): Rishabh Gupta (MBA II) and Bhanu Pratap Singh (MBA II); badminton (girls): Madhvi Kaushik (MBA II) and Pooja Saini (MBA II). Long jump: 1st Varinder Singh (MBA IV), 2nd Ratan Singh (BBA IV) and 3rd Naveen Saini (BCA IV). Kabaddi: BBA 2nd year. Volleyball: Winning team was Arun Patial (BBA IV), Tilak Raj (BBA IV), Deepak (BBA IV), Dinesh (BBA IV), Gurmeet Singh (MBA IV) and Dinesh Rana
(MBA IV). Potato race: 1st Aman Kumar (BBA IV); three-legged race: Jatinder Pal Singh (MBA IV) and Ankush Singh Bagal (MBA IV); sack race: 1st Mandeep Dhiman (MBA II); eating noodles with tied hands: 1st Imron Bashir (BBA IV); finding ball in mud: Sunny Mohd. (MBA II); high jump: Varinder (MBA II) and Rattan
(BBA IV). Table tennis: 1st Sumit Kathri (BCA VI), 2nd Rohit Pawar (BCA IV) and 3rd Irfan Afzal (BBA IV); carom: Aman Verma (MBA II); 100m race (boys): 1st Sachin (BBA IV), 2nd Naveen (BCA IV) and 3rd Tilak Raj (BBA IV); 100m race (girls): 1st Amanpreet Kaur (BBA II), 2nd Jyoti (MBA II) and 3rd Manpreet (BBA II); 200m race: 1st Sachin (BBA IV), 2nd Tilak Raj (BBA IV) and 3rd Rattan (BBA IV); relay race: 1st team Mithun (BBA IV), Naveen (BCA IV), Pushpinder (BCA IV) and Sunny Mohd (MBA II), 2nd team Sachin (BBA IV), Rattan (BBA IV), Vikash (BBA IV) and Pawan (BBA IV), 3rd team Gurushankar (MBA II), Bhanu (MBA II), Vivek (MBA II) and Ravi (MBA II); chess: Srikant (MBA IV), Shailesh (BBA II) and Aman Kumar (BBA IV). Sachin of BBA (2nd year) was
declared the best athlete.
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Two killed in road mishap
Kharar, February 21 KM Johnson was posted as sergeant with air force at Nadiala village near Sohana and his friend Ranjit Singh, an employee of DSC department, Amritsar, was working at air force Nadiali. Tarlochan Singh, SHO Kharar city, said Johnson and Ranjit were going towards Ropar on their motorcycle, when a Syndicate bus bound for Ropar hit them. Both of them fell from the bike and rear tyres of bus crossed over their heads killing them on the spot. Meanwhile, the bus driver fled. The police has registered a case and investigations are on. |
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Gang of robbers busted
Ambala, February 21 The police has recovered one Alto car, iron rods and canes from their them. The gang had committed several robberies in the past and most of them had criminal cases. Those arrested, including Jaspreet Singh from Milapnagar, Gurjant Singh from Dhurali village, Mandeep Rana from Samlehadi village, Ranpreet Singh resident of Nanhera, Darbara Singh resident of Dosadka and Jagdip Singh of Sonda village. They used to operate during late hours on the national highway after offering lift to passengers they used to drove the vehicle to a secluded place and then snatch valuable things from the victims before throwing them out. |
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Doctors’ meet at Patiala
Patiala, February 21 Kumar said the bank had a special scheme for doctors “Medi Home Flexi Scheme” for purchase of equipment, setting up clinics, labs for medical test facilities, X-Ray labs, radio-diagnostic lab, financing for ambulance, vehicles for visiting patients, nursing homes, poly clinic, clinic-cum-residence, etc. The interest for expansion, renovation or modernisation of existing unit was nine per cent up to Rs 5 lakh, above 5 to 10 lakh at 10 per cent and above 25 lakh at 11 per cent. Around 50 doctors of the city attended the meet. |
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6 held for robbery bid
Ambala, February 21 According to the police, the accused have been identified as Jaspreet Singh, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Ranpreet Singh, Darbara Singh and Jagdeep Singh. The police has also recovered a country-made pistol, one live cartridge and a few iron rods from them. The police has registered a case against them and suspect their involvement in some of the robbery cases in Ambala City and Ambala Cantonment recently.
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1.5-kg opium recovered, 2 held
Rajpura, February 21 They had been carrying opium in polythene bags, which were hidden around their shoulders and back. They were frisked by a patrolling team near the Rajpura barrier on a tip off. A case has been registered against the accused. Meanwhile, police officials said 5-kg opium, 2 quintal poppy husk and 550 boxes of illicit liquor had been seized from Rajpura during the past one-and-half months, besides arrests of nearly a dozen smugglers. The police has intensified the efforts to nab drug smugglers in the area.
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Conference on engg trends ends
Fatehgarh Sahib,
February 21 International faculty from all across the world discussed latest innovations vis-à-vis present scenario. More than 200 delegates were part of the conference. Dr Arora lauded the participation from UK, China, Singapore and Canada. Col Karamjeet Singh, institute director, presented overview of the conference.
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Teacher commits suicide
Ambala, February 21 When the news of his death spread, some visually challenged persons from the Ambala Cantt Blind School gathered at his place and shifted the body to the Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantt. The matter was reported to the police. The police said the autopsy would be got conducted tomorrow. Anita, wife of the deceased, reportedly told the police that her husband had committed suicide. A case has been registered at the Sadar Police
Station.
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Seminar
Rajpura, February 21 Prof VK
Kapoor, dean, faculty of pharmacy, Punjab Technical University, was the main speaker. He detailed students about introduction, history and scope of stereochemistry with the help of models.
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Minor arrested for sodomy
Mohali, February 21 The investigating officer stated that the boy was playing in the street, when the accused lured him to play at his home. The boy narrated the incident to his family members, who then admitted him to a hospital. The victim’s father Murrali Lal approached the police and informed about the incident. The 15-year-old accused is a student of Government School in Chhat village. The police has registered a case under Section 377 of the IPC against the boy.
Snatchers arrested
Two women were caught red-handed while snatching a chain at Gurdwara Bhuda Sahib in Singhpura village here this afternoon. The arrested women have been identified as Sito Rani and Gurmeeto, residents of Kalra village. According to the police, Nirmal Kaur, a resident of Thaska village, reported that she had come to attend a family function at the gurdwara where two women snatched a gold chain from his neck while she entered the langar hall. She raised an alarm where the visitors nabbed both women. Later, they were handed over to the police. A case has been registered.
Cheating
The Mohali Police has booked Kulbir Singh and his wife RP Kaur for allegedly tampering with the official record of Mohali Bank Employees Cooperative Society. The complainant, Attar Singh, a resident of Phase 3B 1, who had deposited Rs 5.40 lakh in the form of fixed deposit at a rate of 12 per cent, alleged that the suspects tampered with the record. The police has registered a case under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC.
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11 held for rioting
Chandigarh, February 21 The police said one Kulwant Singh had taken a rented accommodation at Phase I Industrial Area from Satwant Singh of Sector 46. After Kulwant’s death, his wife Barjinder Kaur had transferred a general power of attorney to her brother-in-law Jaswant Singh. They were running a plastic goods manufacturing unit on the premises. Today Satwant Singh, along with 10 others, barged into the accommodation and started removing the belongings of tenants. Both the parties entered into a scuffle. The police was informed about the incident and it arrested Satwant Singh, along with his 10 companions, after registering a case of rioting, criminal trespass, causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
Laptop stolen
Dr Murali of the PGI reported that someone had stolen his laptop from the library on the PGI campus on
February 16.
Assaulted
Satnam Singh of Togan village in Mohali district reported that Sanjay and others beat him up and threatened him in Sector 17 on Saturday afternoon. The police arrested the accused.
Molestation
The police has arrested one Sethi of Maloya village on charges of forcibly entering a house and molesting a woman there on Friday.
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Two injured as scaffold collapses
Chandigarh, February 21 The victims, identified as
Sanjeev Kumar and Kamal, both migrants, were admitted to the Sector 16 Government Multi-Specialty Hospital, where their
condition was stated to be critical. The police said doctors had termed the victims, who suffered
multiple injuries as unfit to record the statements. The victims were working on
the 28-feet high scaffolding erected for the construction of a library there. Meanwhile, the police has
registered a case of endangering life under Section 336 of the Indian Penal Code against contractor Rahul Kohli. There were around a dozen labourers working at the site and a commotion ensued after the scaffolding collapsed.
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BTS academy book berth in final
Chandigarh, February 21 In the semifinal match held today, BTS Cricket Academy beat Mount Carmel-47 by five wickets. The BTS academy would meet Saupin’s School, Sector 42, in the final of the tournament to be held on February 24 at BTS grounds. After winning the toss, Mount Carmel-47 elected to bat first and scored 131 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Aniket Bajaj 30 of 20 balls and Robin 30 of 38 balls were the main scorers. For BTS Cricket Academy, Ashish and Bali were the pick of the bowlers, who did not allow any liberty to score at will and took two wickets each by giving away 22 and 12 runs, respectively. In reply, BTS Cricket Academy did not face any problem in achieving the target of 132 runs, as it scored 135 runs for the loss of five wickets in just 18.4 overs. Anmol’s unbeaten knock of 37 runs and Balli 27 of 19 balls, including two fours and a six, were the top scorers. For Mount Carmel-47, Rajat was the pick of the bowlers, who took three wickets by giving away only eight runs in his allotted four overs. Brief scores: Mount Carmel-47: 131 for 8 in 20 overs (Aniket Bajaj 30 (4X6, 20 balls), Robin 30 (4X7, 38 balls), Ashish 2 for 22, Bali
2 for 12. BTS Cricket Academy-48: 135 for 5 in 18.4 overs- Amol 37* not out (4X5, 41 balls), Balli 27 (4X2, 6X1, 19 balls), Rajat 3 for 8. The final match between the BTS Cricket Academy-48 and Saupin’s School-32 will be played on February 24 at 10 am. |
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Ajay scripts Hansraj academy win
Panchkula, February 21 Hansraj Cricket Academy now lead the series by 2-1. Ajay Duhan of Hansraj Cricket Academy was declared the man of the match. Batting first, Godrej Cricket Club scored 191 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Rajesh Monu 55, Yash Kapila 32, Vaneet Chawla 30, Jai Kapil 26 and Vivod 25 were the top scorers. For Hansraj academy, Sumit Kumar, Kamleshwar Singh and Amar Jit Kumar took two wickets each giving away 32, 36 and 23 runs, respectively. Chasing a victory target of 192 runs, Hansraj academy seniors’ team scored 195 runs for the loss of five wickets in just 17.5 overs. Ajay Duhan 75 not out, Jatin Arora 58 and Amar Jit Kumar 42 were the top scorers. For Godrej academy, Yash Kapila was the pick of the bowlers, who took three wickets giving away 31 runs. Ajay Bhardwaj was another wicket taker, who scalped two wickets for 25. Brief scores: Godrej Cricket Club: 191 for 8 in 20 overs (Rajesh Monu 55, Yash Kapila 32, Vaneet Chawla 30, Jai Kapil 26, Vivod 25, Sumit Kumar 2 for 32, Kamleshwar Singh 2 for 36, Amar Jit Kumar 2 for 23). Hansraj Cricket Academy: 195 for 5 in 17.5 overs (Ajay Duhan 75 not out, Jatin Arora 58, Amar Jit Kumar 42, Ajay Bhardwaj 2 for 25, Yash Kapila
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Bandeep, Soma win dancing couple title
Chandigarh, February 21 The two will make it to the National DanceSport Championship to be held later this year. Some of the girls dressed in black dresses and high heels must have found the going tough with the music system belting out fast jive numbers, a number of them from late Elvis Presley's music album. But there were other numbers like the Tequila by Azukar Moreno, which had chief guest Renu Aggarwal and Chandigarh DanceSport Association president Rakhee Gupta Bhandari tapping their feet. About 27 couples put on their dancing shoes and kept a big gathering spellbound for two hours, as they did intricate steps of jive, cha cha-cha and salsa. Among the celebrity judges were the golden dance couple of India, Preeti Gupta and Shanon Benjamin, who brushed the dancing skills of the dancers at a six-day
workshop prior to the championship. Preeti Gupta and Shanon Benjamin have done India proud. They made into the quarterfinals of the Indoor Asian Games held at Macau in 2007. Their latest performance has been the semifinal grading they got at the All-England DanceSport Championship. The big turnout was the result of the dancesport being included as a medal sport in the Asian Games to be held in China in November later this year. Soon after the competition, which saw some keen competition, Preeti and Shanon took to the floor. There was a hushed silence, as the two put their best foot forward, dishing out one of the best fast dance action seen on the city arena. As the two bowed, the audience exploded with claps and shouts asking for more. Chandigarh DanceSport Association secretary Gursharan Singh Sethi said seeing the popularity of the new sport, the association was all geared up for more such events. Results: Under-9 (salsa and jive): Ritika and Vershon 1, Harmanjot and Nandini 2, Jabjot and Jasmine 3, Sarthak and Simran 4. Under-12 (salsa and jive): Madhav and Tanya 1, Naman and Yashvi 2, Madhav and Shraddha 3. Under-16 (salsa and jive): Danish and Simran 1, Nitnem and Mannat 2. Adults (salsa): Bandeep and Soma 1, Samdish and Prashansa 2, Ankur and Triveni 3. Adults (jive and cha cha-cha): Samdish and Prashansa 1, Bandeep and Soma 2, Jai and Sukriti 3. |
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4-wicket win for Samsung XI
Chandigarh, February 21 After winning the toss, Samsung XI skipper Surinder Singh Bhaijee decided to field first. Their bowlers proved his decision right and bowled out Vampire XI with 125 runs on board in 19.4 overs. Geetanshu Trehan with 43 and Gaurav with 23 runs were the top scorers for the losing team. For Samsung XI, Pankaj was the pick of the bowlers, as he scalped three wickets giving away only 10 runs in his allotted four overs. Surinder Singh Baijee and Vikash took two wickets each giving away 15 and 18 runs, respectively. In reply, Samsung XI did not face any problem in achieving the target and scored 127 runs for the loss of six wickets in just 17.2 overs. Kishore 34 and Rajkumar 36 were the main scorers for the winning team. For Vampire XI, Harminder Singh and Rocky Ratta took two wickets each giving away 12 and 14 runs, respectively. Brief scores: Vampire XI: 125 all out in 19.4 overs (Geetanshu Trehan 43, Gaurav 23, Surinder Singh Baijee 2 for 15, Pankaj 3 for 10 and Vikash 2 for 18). Samsung XI: 127 for 6 wickets in 17.2 overs (Kishore 34, Rajkumar 36, Harminder Singh 2 for 12 and Rocky Ratta 2 for 14). |
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Thapar team claim golf title
Chandigarh, February 21 The Thaparians logged 109 stable ford points to win the title for the third time. Punjab Engineering College finished five points behind to occupy the runner-up spot at 104. In the individual competition, Gurpreet Singh, DS Malhotra and BS Sandhu emerged winners in the 0-10, 11-18 and 19-25 physically challenged categories. HCS Berry won the above-70 nine-hole event with JS Sodhi finishing as the runner-up. Ajay Kanwar had the maximum number of birdies and pars. The putting contest for non-golfing women was won by Bubbles Bedi with Kiki Tandon finishing as the runner-up. Pardip Mehra, Adviser to the Administrator, Chandigarh, was the
chief guest. He acknowledged the good work being done by the golf club and briefly mentioned about
the new schemes proposed to be undertaken and steps being taken by the administration to ease congestion and augment parking facilities
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Cricket meet from Feb 28
Panchkula, February 21 Stating this in a press release here today, CSC spokesman said teams from banks, financial institutions and corporate sectors were eligible to participate in the tournament and each team would have to play three league matches. The interested teams can contact at 98152-34800, he added.
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