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7-wicket win for Amritsar
Tribune News Service

Patiala, June 17
Punjabi University, Patiala, is starting seven new professional courses from the forthcoming academic session. A decision to this affect was taken at a meeting held under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jaspal Singh.

Dr Jaspal Singh, while describing the objective of starting these professional and job-oriented courses said the university was committed to take higher education to the doorsteps of the underprivileged. The Vice-Chancellor disclosed that the newly created Centre for Advanced Media Studies (CAMS) is starting two evening certificate courses of three-month duration each in videography and video editing for the students.

According to director, CAMS, Dr Gurmeet Singh Maan, these courses will be followed by an integrated course in videography and video editing of six-month duration. The journalism department is also starting a new course in broadcast journalism from the session 2010-11. The physics department is starting a professional course in MSc (nanotechnology), while the commerce department has planned to start five-year MCom (honours) integrated course. The department of mathematics is launching MSc course in applied mathematics and computing and BSc (mathematics, computer and management). The Hindi department is coming up with a course in Hindi journalism, while the university’s regional centre at Mohali is starting MTech computer science and engineering.

Patiala, June 17
After receiving several complaints about counterfeit bills being issued by coal dealers, the excise & taxation department has now issued strict instructions to its officials keep a check on their activities. The department has also been informed about the dealers trying to evade taxes by furnishing fake company names.

Giving details, assistant excise & taxation commissioner (mobile wing) Jaspinder Singh stated after inspecting the offices of two coal dealers - Rohit Coal Traders and Lohit Trading Co - in Mandi Gobindgarh recently, excise officials discovered they had been evading taxes for a long time. “The department has recovered pending taxes amounting to about Rs 5.5. lakh from both these firms. However the penalty was waived after they apologised and promised to pay taxes on time”, he added.

Singh said several other coal dealers are under the scanner. “The department has decided to keep a check on railway stations, beginning with those in Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh and Sangrur. We have also asked for records of supplies of coal at these stations for the past five years”.

Ambala, June 17
A choked drain at the entrance of Hari Nagar has become a nuisance for residents of twelve colonies in the vicinity.

The drain has hardly any water flow, as polythene remains and garbage have choked it. The stink from the choked drain has made life miserable for residents here. Residents have been suffering from spilled over open drains, garbage dumps and broken roads.

HK Sharma and Vijay Jain, residents of Laxmi Nagar, today said the spilled over filthy water comes out on streets making life hell for residents and shopkeepers.

According to sources, no Municipal Class-IV safai karamchari has come to clean the drain or roads. As the summer season is at its peak, mosquito breading in the choked drain and 
foul smell is becoming unbearable.

“We need permanent solution to the problem. The inhabitants should also become responsible citizens by not throwing garbage and polythene bags in the open,” they added. Though several congested inner lanes are cemented, a number of roads needed urgent repair due to potholes on the roads.

Authorities should give attention to this area, as it connects various parts of the city.

The hanging electricity wires at some parts of the colonies are other major problems being faced by the residents, which could lead to any major mishap in the area, they alleged.

Authorities don’t bother to provide genuine facilities to people, said Hukam Chand, a resident of Hari Nagar.

Chandigarh, June 17
Two unidentified motorcyclists snatched a gold chain of a Bapu Dham Colony (BDC) resident from near Punjab Roadways Workshop here this evening.

Manish, a resident of BDC, reported to the police that he was on phone when the motorcyclists snatched his gold chain. The incident occurred around 5 pm at the busy place.

Chandigarh, June 17
The police has recovered a minor girl from Colony No. 4, who was allegedly abducted three days back, and arrested a resident of Industrial Area in this regard.The SHO of the Industrial Area police station, Dilsher Singh Chandel, said the police raided a hut following a tip-off and recovered the 14-year-old girl.

The accused has been identified as Sham Lal.

The SHO said that both the victim and the accused had been medically examined.

The girl was handed over to her mother and she was subjected to ossification test to ascertain her exact age.

The accused would be produced before a local court tomorrow.

The victim’s mother had lodged a complaint with the police alleging that Sham Lal, who worked with her in a factory in Industrial Area, had kidnapped her daughter on June 13. A case of kidnapping had been registered on her complaint. 

Zirakpur, June 17
Two minor boys were caught while stealing at a house in Ganesh Vihar late last evening. The accused were residents of Saini Vihar Phase-III.

However, they were produced in a juvenile court, Mohali, where they were sent to Juvenile home in Ludhiana.

The investigating officer said the complainant Daljit Singh, resident of Ganesh Vihar, said last evening he went to pay obeisance at Bauli Sahib Gurdwara at Dhakoli village along with his mother. When they returned, they found that the boys were ransacking almirahs.

The owner of the house immediately nabbed them red-handed and informed the matter to the police.

ASI Gurwant Singh, Baltana police chowki in charge, said in the preliminary inve tigation it was found that the boys broke open the door with a hammer and entered the house. A case has been registered.

Chandigarh, June 17
Vinay Chaudhary (5 for 79) of Amritsar restricted Patiala to 252 for 8 in the first innings of the semifinal match of the Punjab State Inter-District (U-19) Tournament for Dhruv Pandove Trophy at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala, here today.

Batting first, Patiala team lost its first wicket when the scoreboard read 23. The next batsman Anmolpreet was also bowled out at six runs. The 72-run for the third wicket stand, shared by Vicky Sharma (30) and Vikramdit Singh (72) enabled the team to reach the respectable total. Vikramdit’s 72 off 102 consisted 12 boundaries.

At one stage, the team was tottering at 155 for 6 in 56.3 overs. The other notable 55 run-partnership between Mehjot Sodhi (42) and Karan Kaila (39) saw Patiala go past the 200 mark. The partnership was broken by Vinay who trapped Mehjot Sodhi (42) in front of wickets at the team’s total of 210 for 7. Vinay Chaudhary (5 for 79) was the pick of the bowlers for Amritsar.

In reply, Amritsar were at 2 for no loss in two overs at the close of day’s plays. In the second semifinal match between Mohali and Jalandhar, Mohali were at 215 for 4 in 95 overs on the first day.

Brief scores:

Patiala: 252 all out in 98.4 overs (Vikramdit 72, Vicky Sharma 30, Mehjot Sodhi 42, Karan Kaila 39, Vinay Chaudhary 5 for 79, Kamal Passi 1 for 42, Ashwani Kumar 1 for 79, Navneet 1 for 17 and Amandeep Bawa 1 for 1. Amritsar: 2 for no loss in two overs. Mohali: 215 for 4 in 95 overs (Sachin Sohal 19, Birkanwar Singh 50, Ankit Pursharthy 65, Saurav Chopra 78 n o, Gurkirat Singh 1 for 63, Kanwaljot Singh 1 for 43 and S Gill 1 for 20). 

Chandigarh,June 17
In the inaugural match of Inter-CPSU Kabaddi Tournament 2010, Powergrid defeated Central Electricity Authority 37-26 at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, here.In another matches, Bhakra Beas Management Board trounced Rural Ectrification Corporation 51-14, whereas National Hydro Power Electrical Power Corporation Limited got better of Ministry of Power 24-21. 

Seven teams from various CPSU’s are participating in the event. The teams are divided into two groups . Pool A consists of Bhakra Beas Management Board, National Hydro Power Electrical Power Corporation Limited, Rural electrification Corporation and Ministry of Power, whereas Pool B comprises Powergrid, Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Ltd and Central Electricity Authority.

The tournament will be played under the basis of league-cum-knock-out basis.