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3 cops transferred for ‘misbehaviour’
Our Correspondent

Dera Bassi, August 11
Following a state-level call, Powercom employees belonging to different organisations today held a strike and carried out rallies at Dera Bassi, Lalru, Handesra and Zirakpur and raised their demands.

Nearly all offices remained closed and power supply was also affected at some places due to the strike. Cash counters of electricity offices also remained closed.

The rallies were addressed by leaders of different unions. Addressing to the rallies all leaders raised their demands such as equal increase in the pay scales of officials and employees, filling of all vacant posts of technical and clerical posts as early as possible and removal of contract system from the electricity offices.

Employees’ leaders said difference had increased in the salaries of officials and employees as the government had implemented the formula of 2.71 per cent hike for officials and 1.86 per cent for employees to get the salaries increased.

Patiala, August 11
District administration is set to celebrate the 64th Independence Day with colourful bonanza at the YPS ground.

With around 400 students practicing since the past one week, rehearsals for the day are almost complete. DEO (secondary) Pritpal Sidhu said all arrangements were made to make the event a success.

AEO Jagtar Singh Tiwana said various cultural programmes were in line for the day. The programme will begin with the flag hoisting ceremony at 8.58 am.

The Punjab police, ITBP, PAP, NAA Air wing, NCC Army wing, Girls Batallion, Red Cross etc will take part in the march past.

Girls of five government schools will present a combined cultural item. Boys of Civil Line School, Patiala, and Police DAV Public School, Dadhera, will present bhangra. Presentation of ‘Gatka’ by Punjabi University and motorcycle stunts will be the highlight.

Zirakpur, August 11
A 40-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at the PGI, Chandigarh, today. He was found in an unconscious condition near the sales tax barrier, Zirakpur, on August 6.

The police said the deceased could not be identified yet. The body of the deceased had been kept for identification at the mortuary for 72 hours.

The investigating officer stated that they got the information from a passer-by that a man in mid-forties was lying in an unconscious condition near the sales tax barrier.

After reaching the spot, the police team rushed him to the GMCH-32 where a team of doctors referred him to the PGI on August 7 as his condition was critical.

Panchkula, August 11
The police has recovered 10-kg opium worth ` 5 lakh and arrested one person. However, his accomplice managed to escape from the site.

The arrested accused has been identified as Sohan Lal, alias Rinku, a resident of Malout, Muktsar district, and presently residing in Sector 9 Panchkula. A case under Sections 18, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act has been registered in the Sector 5 police station. The accused was produced in the court today which remanded him to police custody till August 14.

The other accused has been identified as Hakam Rai, father of Sohan Lal, and presently residing at Ralli village in Panchkula, who managed to escape in a Hyundai car (HR-24-5401).

Meanwhile, the police has succeeded in solving a year-old robbery in which two robbers had decamped with cash from an employee of a liquor shop owner in Bhainsa Tibba, near MDC, on August 12, last year.

The accused has been identified as Kanwar Deep, alias Babbi, a resident of Madi Udoke village, Tarn Taran district.

He was produced in the court, which sent him to a day’s police remand.

Chandigarh, August 11
Three motorcycles were stolen from different parts of the city.

Rakesh Kumar, a resident of New Motor Market, Mani Majra, reported to the police that someone had stolen his Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle (CH 03 P 5121) from the motor market on August 1.

While Partik Kumar, a resident of Sector 47, filed a complaint with the police that his Hero Honda Passion motorcycle (CH 03 N 6469) was stolen from Sector 9 on Monday.

In another incident, Giriraj, a resident of Indira Colony, Mani Majra, lodged a complaint with the police that someone had stolen his Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle (CH 03 Q 1398) from Grain Market in Sector 26 on August 4.

Chandigarh, August 11
The police today arrested a mess boy of Government Medical Collage and Hospital, Sector 32, on the charges of repeatedly raping a 21-year-old Haryana resident on the pretext of marrying her.

Sources said the victim alleged that her brother was suffering from appendix and was taking treatment from the hospital. She came along with her brother in June and the mess boy, identified as Tarun, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, approached her saying that he could help her in getting speedy treatment for her brother. The victim also alleged that the accused promised to marry her and developed physical relationship with her.

The victim alleged that Tarun raped her several times. She said when she came for the follow-up treatment of her brother yesterday, the accused took her to a park adjoining the hospital and again raped her.

The police has arrested the accused. He will be produced before a court tomorrow.

Chandigarh, August 11
In view of the brilliant performance by Ben William, St Xavier's School, registered a 6-1 win against Ajit Karam Singh International Public School (AKSIPS) of Mohali in the opening match of the annual St Xavier's Six-A-Side Football Tournament held at the St Xavier's School grounds, Sector 44, today.

Having full control over the ball, Ben netted four goals, which came in the 11th, 14th, 17th and 29th minutes. He was fully supported by Vikas Teji who found the target in the ninth and 19th minutes.

AKSIPS started on a promising note by shooting into the lead in the fourth minute but St Xavier's players soon took control over the match and repeatedly raided their rivals' goal for an easy win.

In another match, St Xavier's School of Panchkula were outplayed by St Joseph's School of Sector 44 by 3-0. The highlight of the match was a fine hat trick by Karanpal who scored in the 11th, 23rd and 25th minutes.

Meanwhile, only two matches were held today as rain rendered the ground unplayable. The matches will resume tomorrow if weather permits.

Chandigarh, August 11
DAV College Chandigarh have entered the final of the Panjab University Inter-College Table-Tennis (Men) Championship by defeating PU Campus 3-0 on the PU Campus here today.

In the first match, Sahil defeated Rajan in three straight sets 13-11, 12-10, 11-6, while in the second match Rachit beat Gaurav by 11-6, 11-6, 11-7. In the third match Anshu beat Amanpreet by 12-10, 11-4, 11-7.

Earlier in the first match held today DAV College, Chandigarh, defeated Gobindgarh Public College, Alour, by 3-0. Anirudh beat Jatin by 11-7, 12-10, 11-5 while Anshu beat Nirmal by 11-6, 11-5, 11-6. In the last match Hitesh defeated Hardik by 11-6, 11-3, 11-3.

In the second match, PU Campus, Chandigarh, beat DAV College, Abohar, by 3-0. Gaurav beat Shitanshu 11-6, 11-9, 11-7 while Rajan beat Vaibhav 11-3, 11-7, 11-7. In the last match Amanpreet defeated Deepak by 11-2, 11-3, 11-3.

In the third match of the day, Sri Aurobindu College of Commerce, Ludhiana, defeated DM. College, Moga, by 3-2. Raghav defeated Ashok by 11-0, 11-5, 11-3 while Mukul lost to Neeraj 11-4, 11-13, 11-1, 7-11, 7-11. In another match, Abhinav beat Manmeet by 11-5, 11-6, 11-6 while Raghav lost to Neeraj by 11-5, 15-17, 1-11, 11-9, 8-11. In the final match Mukul beat Ashok by 11-7, 11-1, 11-6. In the last match SGGS College, Chandigarh, defeated Arya College, Ludhiana, by 3-0. Kamaljeet beat Raghav Jathi by 11-6, 11-8, 11-6, while Manpreet beat Sumit by 11-3, 11-7, 11-4. In the final match Mayank beat Fuming by 11-6, 11-5, 8-11, 11-9.

Panchkula, August 11
Life has certainly not been kind to cricketer Joginder Sharma, but it is his perseverance that has helped him start afresh after an abrupt end to his short-lived fame.

Joginder, who had instantly shot to fame after his last over in the final of inaugural T20 World Cup at Johannesburg (South Africa) in 2007, is again struggling to make a mark in the cricketing arena.

And to achieve the target, this Haryana-based all rounder does not mind playing in local-level tournaments.

While playing for a local team in the local Challenger Cup T20 Tournament at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, here, Joginder said, “I want to make a comeback in the Indian team. Playing in the insignificant tournaments is certainly not a problem with me as the effort would ultimately help me get my rhythm.”

Joginder maintained that he was bedridden for over six months after his shoulder and ankle surgeries. Now he is back to field again.

Born to a small-time businessman, Joginder had become the first T20 World Cup bowling hero, who claimed Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq’s wicket in the final over to win the cup. After that he went into oblivion because of his shoulder and ankle injuries. Though he was picked up by the Indian Premier League’s Chennai franchise, Chennai Super Kings, he failed to make any mark.

“Memories of that final over in the world cup is still fresh in my mind. But now I am looking forward. My last Ranji season went good, as I claimed 25 wickets in four-day matches and 10 wickets in Ranji ODIs. Apart from that, I also batted well in the matches,” said Joginder.

My goal is to earn fame and am working hard for it,” added the cricketer.

Panchkula, August 11
In the third day of the Cricket Challenger CupT-20 tournament played at Tau Devi Lal Stadium at Sector 3, the JCD, Sirsa, beat LIC, Chandigarh, by 10 runs.

The match was reduced to 12 runs due to rain . The JCD, Sirsa, won the toss and chose to bat first. The JCD, Sirsa, scored 79 runs in 12 overs on the loss of 7 wickets. Digvijay and Hakikat were the main scorers as they scored 30 and 29 runs on 23 and 21 balls, respectively. For LIC, Rajesh Patha was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped 4 wickets.

In reply, the LIC Club could only manage 35 runs in 9 overs at the loss of 6 wickets and the match was disrupted due to rain. Gourav Gupta was the main batsman who scored 20 runs off just 15 balls. Mishra and Digvijay were the main wicket takers for the JCD, Sirsa. On the basis of duckworthleuis formula the JCD, Sisra, were declared the winner by 10 runs.

Brief Score: JCD, Sirsa - 79 runs for 7 wickets (Digvijay scored 30, Hakikat 29 and Rajesh Patha 4 wickets).

LIC Club - 35 in 9 overs on the loss of 6 wickets (Gourav Gupta 20, Mishra took 3 wickets, Digvijay took 2 wickets).

Chandigarh, August 11
The duo of Jaipreet Ghuman and Tina Jain clinched the Ladies Independence Day Golf Cup played on the par-72 greens of the Chandigarh Golf Club here yesterday.

The final between the winning pair and S Ratia and Hema Bedi was played in hot and humid conditions. Despite the vagaries of weather in this time of the year, this tournament is keenly fought every year. In fact, it is the only match play event that is part of the women’s calendar. In the semi-finals earlier Jaipreet and Tina had eliminated the pool B pairing of Dimple Minocha and Pikka P Singh after a tough encounter, which went into two days and was finally clinched on the 36th hole.

The eagerly awaited final began at a leisurely pace with the first three holes being halved. The first win came on the fourth hole with a gross par by Jaipreet. They won the next hole too. Then Tina sank a nett birdie on the sixth hole to take them into a comfortable lead.

At the turn however, they had slipped to being only two matches up. A hat trick by Jaipreet and Tina from the 10th hole onward tilted the tournament in their favour. They lost the 13th hole but recovered instantly when Jaipreet struck her tee shot on the par 3 to within 2 feet of the pin and then went on to sink the putt for a birdie. With only four holes to go and the winning pair five matches up, the Cup was theirs!

Jaipreet was seeded No 2 in the tournament, despite being the youngest participant.

Chandigarh, August 11
Saaniya Sharma of Chandigarh carded a six over par 78 score to be tied a distant second at 158, a good 13 strokes behind the hot favourite Sharmila Nicollet after the second round of the Hero Honda KGA Women's Professional Golf Tournament in Bengaluru today.

For 19-year-old Sharmila it appeared to be another runaway victory with the second placed pack of four a good 13 shots behind with a two-round score of 145. Saaniya was tied with Nitika Jadeja, Nalini Singh Siwach and amateur Nikita Arjun for the second spot with one more day to go.

Saaniya who conceded one double bogey and seven bogies and sank three birdies, said: "I had four three-putts and found the greens difficult. I bogeyed every green I missed. But I had 13 regulations". Sharmila won the first leg last week at Eagleton by 14 shots and now threatens to do even better than that.