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Punjabi culture comes alive
Ambala, March 30 Neelinderjit Sandhu, principal of the school, read the annual report and highlighted the achievements of the students in academics, sports and co-curricular activities. A Punjabi skit “Chiddian Da Chamba” based on the social evil and female foeticide had awakening impact on the audience and was thought provoking. A Malwai gidda and English play “The Merchant of Venice” was also presented by the students of Classes IV and V. A Hindi Play “Khokhli-Sanskriti Ka Partibimb” depicting today’s life style, ignorance of parents towards their children, lack of moral values and disrespect for elders was highly appreciated by all. The chief guest distributed prizes to 176 students out of which 62 prizes were given for academics, 92 for sports and 22 for co-curricular activities. The students who were awarded were Raminder Kaur (overall topper in Class XII with 95 per cent), Abyoudaya Aggarwal (Ist in school in Class X with 97 per cent, Piyush Narang (95 per cent) and Harsimar Kaur topper in Sanskrit 100 per cent. In sports “Gaganjot Gill” got special prize for gold medals in Tae kwon do at national Level, Megha got prize for gold medals in handball at national level, Saransh Kamboj for two gold medals, two bronze medals and two silver medals at national level. Purnima Sarpal and Shubhrika got prizes for silver medals in CBSE cluster at Chandigarh. Vijeta Walia for participation in the National Level School Games in Chandigarh. Ajay Krishan, senior vice-president of SD School Management Committee, Dr RP Vij, general secretary, Dr Desh Bandhu, principal of SD College with other members of the management committee were also present. |
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Farmers to move HC
Our Correspondent
Kalka, March 30 Vijay Bansal, a local senior politician of the area, alleged that the state government had started land acquisition at Bhagwanpur village, Islam Nagar, Bakhshiwala, Bhogpur and several other villages of Pinjore. He said during the land acquisition, farmers were given low rate for their land and also relaxation was given to the property dealers in land acquisition process. He alleged that the aim of the state government was to facilitate the private builders and property dealers. He further alleged that the state government was to acquire total 673 acres in these villages after issuing notices of Section 6, but during the issuance of Section 9, the state government exempted the private builders by releasing 352 acres and issued licenses for construction of colonies, which is violation of orders of Supreme Court of India. It is important to mention here that the state government can not release land to any individual or to company after the issuance of Section 6 notices.
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Hotel President-26 Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, March 30 The landlords, Sawinder Singh Patwalia and others, had initiated eviction action against Bahl “on an averment that they require the rented premises for their personal bonafide necessity; that the tenant had done acts which had materially impaired the value and utility of the premises to the extent that it had led to the issuance of a notice for resumption.” The landlord had added: “There had been change of user inasmuch as the leasing out of the rented premises was for the running of general business, but the premises were being presently utilised for the purposes of hotel business.” Both the rent controller and appellate authority upheld the landlord’s plea “on point of personal bonafide necessity and also the commission of acts by the tenant, which have caused material impairment in the value and utility of the premises”. Taking up the matter, Justice Anand asserted the landlords, through counsel Himani Sarin and ML Sarin, “raised a plea that they are presently based in Tehran, a country where there is an increasing tendency on part of the government to disable Indians from running business and they would like to shift over to their home land for running their business. “It was indicated in the pleadings that Sawinder Singh Patwalia has three sons, out of whom two are married and are pursuing business with their father; while the third is on the verge of completing studies whereafter he would like to come over to India and pursue business activity. Similar pleadings, on point of personal necessity, were made on behalf of other respondents.” Justice Anand added: “Besides testifying on oath that he had addressed the Government of India, including the ministry of external affairs, to come to the aid of Indian community living in Tehran by addressing letters, he testified that he has virtually wound up his business in Tehran and wants to shift over to Chandigarh where he owns the rented premises. “He also clarified disability, which the Indians in Iran are facing, by indicating that restrictions imposed by the Government of Iran on the business activities of the Indians include the non issuance of import licences and the non extension of work permit, etc. “In the light of the noticed facts, I have no reservations in agreeing with the finding that the respondents-landlords have been able to prove that they require the rented premises for their personal bonafide need…. The petition is held to be without any force and is ordered to be dismissed.”
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Teachers’ evaluation
beats purpose
Chandigarh, March 30 The project was started this academic year in all government colleges in Chandigarh following the recommendations of the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ensure “useful feedback” on the current teaching system. The aim was also to make teachers more accountable. The project, however, seems to have failed due to half-baked groundwork preceding its implementation. Officials concerned not only failed to make provisions for guarding the student’s identity, but also have done precious little to get the feedback evaluated objectively. “It was an ambitious endeavour and had it been implemented correctly, it could have given useful information about the teacher and his or her teaching methods. But how will a student pen his feedback when he has to submit his form with all details to the very teacher he is evaluating?” a lecturer at Government College-46 asked. The department of higher education has also failed to work out a strategy to take any action on the feedback or evaluation, making it a futile exercise. “The department has no plans on how to act on the evaluation,” a college principal added. The futility of the feedback system came to the fore when during the inquiry in the Government College-46 molestation case, the accused teacher submitted the feedback form of the alleged victim who had rated him as an excellent teacher.
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Evidence recorded in Nari Niketan case
Chandigarh, March 30 Pandey, who is undergoing training in psychology section of Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH 32), submitted before the court that she was working as a medical and social worker in Ashreya in Sector 47. It was on March 13, 2009, that a mentally retarded girl from Nari Niketan, Sector 26 was admitted to Ashreya. The girl started vomiting in May and was found to be pregnant. They informed the convener, Vani Rattnam. Later, the girl told them that she was raped by Bhupinder in Nari Niketan six-seven times. Pandey said the matter was reported to the police and FIR was registered against the accused. On the other hand, Dr Pramleen, assistant professor, department of psychiatry, submitted before the court that the administration had constituted a committee to assess the mental status of the victim and she was appointed as a chairperson of the same. She said when she visited the victim in the hospital, the investigation officer was showing her some photographs on the laptop. The girl pointed some of the suspects and identified them as Bhupinder, Jamuna Prasad Rana and Kamla. She said the girl told the police that two persons, including Bhupinder, used to take her to the bathroom and used to rape her while Kamla used to stand guard. The case will now come up on April 28.
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Three burglars arrested
Zirakpur, March 30 The accused have been identified as Nasir, a resident of Saharanpur, Pardeep Chaudhary, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, and Jugraj, alias Rocky, a resident of Zirakpur. All of them have a criminal background and they were involved in several incidents of thefts in the past. The accused were today produced in a Dera Bassi court which remanded them in one-day police remand. The Zirakpur SHO said the police team was on a patrolling at the Zirakpur-Patiala road when they got information that a group of persons were planning a robbery in Zirakpur. Following the information, the police team raided a dhaba situated on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway and nabbed them. He said that during interrogation, the accused had confessed that they had looted a petrol pump at the Patiala-Zirakpur road on January 25. They also attempted a robbery at the residence of the petrol pump manager in Sunrise Complex, Lohgarh, on August 26, 2009, and they committed a theft in Lohgarh area near the house of the Zirakpur SHO. Pardeep Chaudhary was booked by the Muzfarnagar police in a dacoity case of Rs 18 lakh. Jugraj is a proclaimed offender and a case was registered against him in the Sector 34 police station, Chandigarh, he said. Hunt was on to nab the other members of the group, the SHO added.
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Police team attacked with stones, two held
Chandigarh, March 30 The police has registered a case of rioting and attempted murder against the accused and arrested two suspects. A team of the Mauli Jagran police post was on routine patrol when a group of around 10 persons were found quarreling on a road in the area. The team stopped and questioned the youths. Among the youths was Babal of Mauli Jagran, wanted in a case of kidnapping, wrongful restraint and other charges. He was recently released on bail. The group entered an argument with the police team and attacked it with stones to escape. ASI Prem Singh, who was heading the patrol team, was injured in the assault. The miscreants fled
the scene. The police later registered a case of rioting, attempted murder, assault on public servant and arrested two of the accused, Arjun and Bunty, for the attack, said inspector Gurmukh Singh, in-charge of the Mauli Jagran police post. On Sunday night, two motorcyclists in an inebriated condition had entered an argument with policemen at a picket and attacked them. Recently, two motorcyclists riding without helmet had tired to run over policemen at a checkpoint in Sector 49 in a bid to escape. Also, a few months ago, a truck driver had tried to speed away with a policeman after his vehicle was impounded and was being taken to the Traffic Police Lines. A civilian had come to the rescue of the policeman and intercepted the truck with his car, leading to the arrest of the truck driver.
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Security guard ends life
Zirakpur, March 30 He is survived by his wife and two children. The body has been handed over to the family post-mortem. Body found
An unidentified body was found near AKM Resorts on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway on Saturday night. The police said he was hit by an unidentified vehicle. His body was kept at the Dera Bassi Civil Hospital for 72 hours after which it was handed over to the authorities concerned for cremation.
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Labourer crushed to death
Chandigarh, March 30 The victim is survived by his wife and three children. The police has arrested the truck driver, Balwinder Singh, a resident of Mani Majra. A case has been registered.
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Counter-complaint by IAS officer
Chandigarh, March 30 Levelling false charges with such intent was punishable under Section 211 of the IPC. The offence of defamation was punishable under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code. Janjua accused Mishra of alleging that Janjua had threatened Mishra. Janjua stated that Mishra’s allegation was published in some newspapers on February 17 last.
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Total Tennis Tribune News Service
Mohali, March 30 In the boys U-12 category, Prabhmaan Thapar of Total Tennis Academy proved too good for his practice partner Aankush Nagpal as he beat him 4-2, 4-2 in just 40 minutes. Paras Mittal faced a tough resistance before winning against Parmeet Deol 4-2, 5-3. In the boys U-14 category, top seed Anish Goel proved his ranking right by beating Himmat Kadiyan 4-2, 4-1. Paras defeated Sagar Bains in three well-fought sets that lasted for over one-and-a-half hour. The first set went to Paras Mittal (4-2), but Sagar took the second set (4-2). Paras changed his game plan and won the third set (4-2). In the boys U-16 first round matches, Ankush Thakur beat Harsimran Singh 5-3, 4-2, Vaibhav beat Arnav Ghai 4-1, 4-1, Kashish Sehgal beat Jaspreet Singh 5-3, 2-4, 5-3. In the girls U-12 category, Nimrit Walia beat Arshpreet Kaur 4-0, 4-0, Reva Gill beat Sabreena Singh 4-2, 4-2, Surbhi Prashar beat Ishdeep Singh 4-2, 4-2, Prinkle Singh beat Chahat Kaur 4-0, 4-0. Devinder Kapoor, president, Total Tennis Academy, said the boys U-12 and U-14 finals would be played tomorrow from 9 am onwards along with girls U-12 and U-14 semifinals, followed by finals. Results: Boys U-12: Prabhmaan Thapar beat Aankush Nagpal 4-2, 4-2, Paras Mittal beat Parmeet Deol 4-2, 5-3. Boys U-14: Anish Goel beat Himmat Kadiyan 4-2, 4-1, Paras Mittal beat Sagar Bains 4-2, 2-4, 4-2. Boys U-16 first round: Ankush Thakur beat Harsimran Singh 5-3, 4-2, Vaibhav beat Arnav Ghai 4-1, 4-1, Kashish Sehgal beat Jaspreet Singh 5-3, 2-4, 5-3. Girls U-12 first round: Nimrit Walia beat Arshpreet Kaur 4-0, 4-0, Reva Gill beat Sabreena Singh 4-2, 4-2, Surbhi Prashar beat Ishdeep 4-2, 4-2 and Prinkle Singh beat Chahat Kaur 4-0, 4-0.
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Shri Shri academy, MCM Blue Caps enter semis
Chandigarh, March 30 Earlier Saupin Fighters and GNPS, Sector 36, have entered the semifinals and would now clash with MCM Blue Caps-36 and Shri Shri Cricket Academy for the final to be held on April 2. In the first match of the day, Shri Shri academy won the toss and elected to bat first. They scored 119 runs for the loss of eight wickets. Sagar Sharma (50 of 43 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (22 of 14 balls) were the main scorers. For LIC Juniors, Abhijot was the pick of the bowlers, as he took two wickets and Harman with one wicket was the other bowler. Chasing a victory target of 120 runs, the LIC Juniors could manage only 95 runs losing nine wickets. Akhil (25) and Sachit (15) were the major contributors for LIC Juniors. Resham claimed four and Vaibhav took two wickets. Shri Shri academy won the match by 24 runs. In the second match, Kundan’s won the toss and elected to bat first and failed to tight and length bowling of MCM Blue Caps bowlers. They put up only 67 runs on the scoreboard losing eight wickets in the process. Nipun contributed 15 runs of 23 balls and Javed scored 15 runs of 24 balls. For MCM Blue Caps, Jaswinder and Rakshat took one wicket each. In reply, MCM Blue Caps achieved the target in just 5.3 overs by scoring 70 runs with 10 wickets in hand. Shubham scored 26 and Yogesh contributed 31 runs. Tomorrow’s fixtures: First semifinal will be played between Saupin Fighters and MCM Blue Caps-36 and second semifinal will be played between Shri Shri Cricket Academy and GNPS &
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Pauline is ladies’ open golf champ
Chandigarh, March 30 Dimple Minocha finished nine strokes behind to occupy the second slot at 171 in the 0-36 gross event. Pauline started well carding a nine over 81 on the opening day with Dimple Minocha and S Ratia tied second a good seven strokes behind at 88. Pauline repeated the same score on the second day for a two-day tally of 162. Dimple came back with a good 83 card on the second day, but fell nine strokes behind the champion at 171. S Ratia slipped to third slot carding a 17-over 89 on the second day for a two-day tally of 177. Prizes were given away by senior ladies of the Chandigarh Golf Club. Final results: Grewal Salver (0-36) gross: Pauline JM Singh 162, Dimple Minocha 171; Challenge Bowl (0-36) nett: S Ratia 141, Binny Bath 150; Bawa Gill Trophy (13-24) gross: Dimple Minocha 171, Babbles Singh 188; Rani Jagdish Kaur Cup (13-24) nett: Pikka P Singh 153, Ashu B Singh 158; Meters and Instruments Trophy (25-36) gross: Hema Bedi 192, Neelu Chopra 204; Ell Ess Trophy (25-36) nett: Kiran BM Singh 152, Baljinder Mangat 160; Lady Governor's Cup (50 years and above) gross: Dimple Minocha 171, S Ratia 177; Super Seniors (66 years and above) gross: Promila Chari 1, Kiran BM Singh 2. |
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Jharkhand clinch hockey title
Chandigarh, March 30 Jharkhand scored the first goal in the 12th minute as JM Dang slammed the board with rasping flick taken from top of the striking zone. Dang struck once again two minutes later as he hit the goal post through a fine field goal from a well-planned attack made from the left flank. Buoyed by the early lead, Jharkhand was unlucky to increase the margin in the first half. On the other hand, Punjab team tried their best to build aggressive attack, but in vain. After the lemon break, Punjab team started to play and got two penalty corners in the process. Centre-half Avtar Singh finally reduced the margin by one goal in the 53rd minute. However, instead of allowing Punjab to come back into the match, Jharkhand team mounted the pressure to thwart any attempt by the Punjab team. Xavier Gidh scored fine field goal in the 61st minute to give his side an unassailable 3-1 lead. |
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DAV clinch handball title
Chandigarh, March 30 DAV CC won the match by 20-14 points. Abhishek (6), Rakesh (5), Sunil (3) and Bheem (2) were the main scorers. For Handball CC-42, Amarjit and Manish scored four goals each, whereas Harpal (three) and Parminder (two) were other main scorers. At half time, DAV CC led by 9-5. Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19 (GMSSS-19), got the third position by defeating Handball Coaching Centre by 26-20. For GMSSS-19,
Manpreet (nine), Deepak (seven) and Abhimanu (four) were the main scorers. For Handball CC, Tarun and Princepreet scored five goals each and Sanju (4) was the other main scorer. |
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Punjab lads book quarterfinal berth
Fatehgarh Sahib, March 30 While Punjab lads beat Jammu & Kashmir (14-4) and Chandigarh (20-4), the girls team outplayed Maharashtra (9-2). In another match for boys, Chhattisgarh defeated Maharashtra, while Bihar beat Himachal Pradesh. In girls section, West Bengal beat Chhattisgarh, while Maharashtra and Kerala defeated Orissa. |
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Ball badminton trials tomorrow
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