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Boy dies in road mishap
Our Correspondent

Kalka, December1
A 6-year-old boy died in a road mishap, which took place on NH-22 near HMT, Pinjore, today. According to information, Luv Kumar along with his mother Santosh and grandmother Krishna were going in an auto-rikshaw to Surajpur.

The auto-rikshaw in an attempt to over take some vehicle rammed into another car from the opposite side and turned turtle. Subsequently, Luv sustained severe head injuries. He was rushed to E.S.I Hospital of HMT, from there he was referred to Pinjore hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.

The deceased was a resident of Kalka and his mother also suffered multiple injuries and was rushed to CHC, Kalka, from where she was referred to GMCH, Sector-32, Chandigarh.

Patiala, December 1
Ravinder Singh of National College, Bhikhi, and Sandeep Kaur of S.U.S.College, Sunam, bagged the first prize in the triple jump and hammer throw events respectively during the first day of the 48th Punjabi Universityathletic meet, which got underway at the Raja Bhalendra Singh Stadium of the university.

Punjabi University Vice-Chancellor Dr Jaspal Singh was the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. University Sports Director Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma said that from the next session, the university would give Rs 5,000 prize money to the athletes, who would make new records at the All-India Inter-University Tournaments.

Results

Men: 110-m hurdle: 1 Gurinder Singh (National College, Bhikhi), 2 Jugraj Singh (S.B.S. College, Kotkapura), 3 Hardeep Singh (Punjabi University Campus).

5,000-m: 1 Param Singh (National College, Bhikhi), 2 Makhan Singh (Government College, Malerkotla), 3 Kuldeep Singh (G.T.B. College, Bhawanigarh).

20-km walk: 1 Surinder Singh (National College, Bhikhi), 2 Anter Singh (Malwa College, Bathinda), 3 Varinder Singh (Government College, Mohali).

Tripple jump: 1 Ravinder Singh (National College, Bhikhi).

Men: 5-km walk: 1 Harpreet Kaur (Akal Degree College, Mastuana), 2 Mandeep Kaur (B.Z.S.F.S.Khalsa Girls College, Morinda), 3 Sandeep Kaur (Akal Degree College, Mastuana).

800-m: 1 Sukhjeet Kaur (Malwa College, Bathinda), 2 Supinder Kaur (Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib), 3 Manju Kumari (Akal Degree College, Mastuana).

5,000-m: 1 Roma Devi (Akal Degree College, Mastuana), 2 Manpreet Kaur (B.Z.S.F.S. Khalsa Girls College, Morinda), 3 Jagjit Kaur (B.Z.S.F.S. Khalsa Girls College, Morinda).

Hammer throw: 1 Sandeep Kaur (S.U.S. College, Sunam), 2 Navneet Kaur (S.K.R.C.P.E, Bhagoo Majra), 3 Sukhdeep Kaur (B.Z.S.F.S.Khalsa Girls College, Morinda).

High jump: 1 Savita (Prof. Gursewak Singh Government Physical College, Patiala), 2 Ranvir Kaur (Prof. Gursewak Singh Government Physical College, Patiala), 3 Mandeep Kaur (A.C.P.E, Mastuana Sahib)

Dera Bassi, December 1
Farmers of Bhankarpur village have have accused certain villagers of illegally mining sand using machines from a disputed common panchyat land located on the bed of the Ghaggar for past few days.

They have written to the district mining officer and demanded action against the accused.

In their complaint, the farmers have stated that the ownership right of the agriculture land belonging to Bhankarpur village was decided by the Mohali ADC (D) in March, 2010, and farmers had filed an appeal against the decision with the director, panchyat and rural department, Punjab.

The farmers have further alleged that some villagers have been selling sand from the common land, which falls on the Ghaggar bed, in connivance with officials concerned. Copies of the complaint have been sent to the Mohali Deputy Commissioner, the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, and the Dera Bassi SDM.

Meanwhile, district mining officer Harjinder Singh Pannu has said he has received a complaint from some residents of Bhankarpur village and an inquiry is on. Action will be taken after the completion of the inquiry, he added.

Patiala, December 1
The third two-day Master’s Table Tennis Championship will begin on December 4 at Nihal Bagh, Chhoti Baradari, Patiala. Dr VK Gupta, president, Patiala District Veteran’s Table Tennis Association and secretary Jitendra Kishore said the championship was being sponsored by Vishal Holo Solutions. They said events in above 40, 50 and 60 would be held during the championship. — TNS

Chandigarh, December 1
The police has arrested three persons, including a juvenile, and recovered eight two-wheelers, three mobile phones and other stolen articles from their possession.ASP (Central) Deshraj Singh said acting on a tip-off, the SHO of the Sector 11 police station arrested 24-year-old Rinku, a resident of Sector 25, on November 29. The police had information that Rinku would commit snatchings on a stolen motorcycle.

During interrogation, Rinku confessed to have stolen four motorcycles and two scooters from different parts of the city and commit snatchings. He is a drug-addict and was never arrested in any incident earlier.

In a separate incident, DSP (Communications and Police Control Room) Roshan Lal said a patrolling team of the PCR noticed three persons dragging a motorcycle at the Mani Majra motor market on Tuesday night. The police signalled the youths to stop. However, the trio tried to flee leaving the motorcycle there. The police managed to nab two persons, including a juvenile, while their third accomplice fled.

The juvenile was sent to the juvenile home while the interrogation of other accused, identified as 19-year-old Nitin, a resident of Bhainsa Tibba, Mani Majra, led to the recovery of another stolen motorcycle (CH-04-F-7385), which was stolen from Panchkula.

The police said more incidents of thefts and snatchings were likely to be solved after further interrogation of the accused. 

Chandigarh, December 1
The anti-corruption branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested Varinder Dhawan, accomplice of superintendent of the UT Estate Office who was arrested in a corruption case on Tuesday.

The CBI had registered a case under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act against Varinder and Mahal Chand, superintendent in the Estate Office, on a complaint lodged by Dr Sohan Lal Arora, a resident of Sector 15. Arora had alleged that the Mahal Chand had demanded financial favours from him to issue a no objection certificate.

Both the accused were produced in a local court which remanded them in judicial custody. Mahal Chand was allegedly caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh yesterday. 

Mohali, December 1
The police has booked three persons, including a property dealer, on charges of cheating two Chandigarh residents of lakhs of rupees.According to reports, Gurmohan Singh and Dalwinder Kaur, residents of Sector 46- D, Chandigarh, had told the police that they had purchased plots measuring 125, 130 and 112.5 sq yds from Prakash Chand, Harpreet Singh, both residents of Phase X, and Sukhdev Singh Pannu, a property dealer.

The cost of the plots was Rs 19.57 lakh and they had given Rs 5.7 lakh in advance. The registration for these plots was to be done on May 20 when they got to know that the plots purchased were not in the names of the three persons who had sold these to them.

The police has registered a case under Sections 420 and 120 B of the IPC in this regard. 

Chandigarh, December 1
The first-ever medal in 8-ball pool at recently concluded Asian Games at Guangzhou (China) would definitely give impetus to the sport in the country. This is what cueist Alok Kumar, who has made the country proud by winning a bronze medal (the first-ever medal in the sport for India), feels.

Talking to TNS during his visit to the city today, Arjuna awardee Alok Kumar said that now onwards the youngsters would surely start taking the game seriously.

“Undoubtedly, our country has a big number of top players in billiards and we are the best in the world. In snooker also we are doing well at international level. But in pool game, South-Asian countries like Philippines and Taiwan have been dominating, we stand nowhere,” said Alok Kumar.

In his course to the podium finish at Guangzhou, Alok has defeated former world champion Efrin Reyes, popularly known as ‘The Magician’ in the circle, in his second match.Remembering the moments, Alok said that playing against ‘The Magician’ was very crucial. “Playing match against him itself is a big thing but the win was really morale boosting,” said Alok.

Alok is six times national snooker champion and three times national billiards champion. This year he defeated Pankaj Advani to retain the national billiards champion’s title. Alok has also won the Asian snooker championship in 2004.

Besides, he has clinched silver medal in billiards at the Busan Asian Games and bronze medals in the World Snooker Championship (2006) and Indo-Asian Games in 2007.

Alok Kumar, who lives in Mandi Gobindgarh (Punjab), said that India lacks specialised pool players. “Largely the snooker and billiards players used to play pool game here. The need of hour is to increase the number of pool tournaments, especially in the northern part of the country to popularise the game. Being the secretary of Punjab Billiards and Snooker Association, we are planning to organise an international tournament in the state to enable the players of this region to watch the top class game,” said the cueist.

Chandigarh, December 1
Punjab put on 201 for 6 against Delhi in the under -16 Vijay Merchant Trophy match, begun at St Stephen’s grounds in New Delhi today.Winning the toss, Punjab skipper Karan Kaila opted to bat first. The decision backfired as the team lost their opener Karan Sharma after scoring 4 runs.

The second wicket partnership of 60 between Manpreet Singh (46) and Prabbjot Singh (31) steadied the Punjab innings. Manpreet Singh was run out at 46. Immediately, Shine Sharma (24) and skipper Karan Kaila (0) were also sent back. The sixth batsman to go was Sagar Kumar, who stitched a crucial partnership of 81 runs with Anmolpreet Singh (54 n o).

Right Arm Leg Spinner Pratyush Singh 2 for 24 was the most successful bowler for Delhi. Sandeep Singh was playing on 9 when the day’s play was over.

Brief Score

Punjab: 201 for 6 (Manpreet Singh 46, Prabhjot Singh 31, Shine Sharma 34, Anmolpreet Singh 54 n o, Sagar Kumar 29, Pratyush Singh 2 for 24).

Chandigarh, December 1
Players Table Tennis Club, Sector 50, clinched the cadet girls team championship (u-12) after beating Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, by 3-0 in the Manav Mangal Chandigarh State Table Tennis Championship-2010, at the Tennis Table Hall, Sector 23, here today.

Paavan and Shubangi won their respective singles against Anushka (11-7, 11-5, 11-5) and Inayat (11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 15-13) while in doubles, the duo of Paavan and Shubangi defeated the rival’s team, consisting of Anushka and Inayat 11-3, 11-5, 16-14 to lift the trophy. Earlier, the championship was inaugurated by Salil Chadha, senior vice-president of the Chandigarh Table Tennis Association.

The results are as follows:

Cadet Girls Team Championship (under-12)

Finals

Players Table Tennis Club bt Sacred Heart Sector -26 by 3-0.

Paavan bt Anushka (11-7, 11-5, 11-5)

Shubangi bt Inyat (11-9, 11-6, 6-11, 15-13)

Paavan and Shubangi bt Anushka and Inyat (11-3, 11-5, 16-14)

Semifinal

Players Table Tennis Club Sector 50 beat Gurukul Global School, Mani Majra by 3-0

Sacred Heart, Sector 26, bt Coaching Centre by 3-0

Cadet boys semifinal:

Chandigarh Table Tennis Club bt Manav Mangal High School 21 CHD by 3-0 Coaching Centre A -23 bt Coaching CentreC -23 CHD by 3-0.

Chandigarh, December 1
DAV Club started their campaign on a winning note in the Chandigarh Junior Football League (girls) for Dr Kamesh Bhargava Memorial Cup, begun at Football Stadium, Sector 17 here, today.

The team drubbed Carmel Convent School team by 3-1. Carmel girls opened the account in the second minute through rightwinger Harnoor. Till half time, the score was 1-0 but soon after Carmel girls could not maintain their dominance. DAV girls pumped in three goals in a span of 10 minutes. Namrata struck in 32nd minute. The next two goals came through Aniya and Tarni in 39th and 42nd minutes, respectively.

In the second league match of the day, Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, and Saupin’s School, Sector 32, ended in draw with the scoreline 3-3. Saupin’s team was salvaged by rightstriker Neeti by netting three goals.

Sacred Heart girls missed several chances in the early minutes. Finally Ivy Rana of the team drew first blood in the 28th minute after dodging two defenders. She shot an angular shot to get the lead. Neeti of Saupin’s produced equaliser in the 32nd minute. After six minutes, Rana again netted a goal for Sacred Heart with solo effort. It was Neeti for Saupin’s, who again came to rescue for the team by scoring the goal to make 2-2. Somya scored the third goal (43rd minute) for Sacred Heart while for Saupin’s Neeti produced the third goal.