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Colourful start to heritage festival
Kalka, December 17 Union minister for tourism and housing & poverty alleviation Kumari Selja inaugurated the festival. The festival is being organised from December 17 to 19 to celebrate the heritage of the town and its gardens. In her address, the minister emphasised the need for enhancing tourism in the state and said the garden was being upgraded and maintained in its traditional style. The central government had formulated a Rs 32-crore plan under which tourist places like Pinjore, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Surajkund would be interconnected. The Centre was also planning to promote golf tourism in the state. The garden bore a festive look with a street bazaar, reminiscent of the Mughal times, having been set up. The arena is lined with shops and clusters of stalls, tented pavilion, food plaza and a stage. The entrance, parking area as well as the
gardens have been illuminated. In the evening, Zila Khan, a Sufi singer from Delhi, regaled the audience with her performance. Tourists from Chandigarh, Panchkula, Mohali and various parts of Himachal Pradesh thronged the venue. Competitions in face painting, matka decoration and antakshari were organised for students. The results: Face painting: senior category: 1 Hardeep (self-painted) GS Kalka; 2 Tanya Sharma (self-painted) St Vivekanand School; 3. 3 Ajay Kumar (painter), Paljinder (face) GSS, Rajipur. Junior category: 1 Nilesh (painter), Tanveer (face) Eicher School; 2 Anu (painter), Shivam (face); Sophia Convent School, Pinjore; 3 Shubhpreet (painter), Raman (face) St Vivekanand Millennium School, Pinjore. Matka decoration: 1 Ritu Vijay Public Smart School, Panchkula; 2 Shiwani GMSS, Sector-19C, Chandigarh; 3 Vivek GSS School, Bitna. Antakshari: 1 Sonu and Sandy GSS School, Sector 7, Panchkula; 2 Annu and Kiran GCG College, Sec-14, Panchkula; 3 Simran and Suhel New India High School,
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Land records to go online in Punjab by March
Bassi
Pathana, December 17 The government had decided to enter “girdawaris” of land belonging to non-resident Indians (NRIs) in their names in “jamabandis” to avoid illegal occupation of their land in their absence, he said. It would help reduce litigation as contract cultivators would not be able to get “girdawaris” entered in their names. He said out of 156 “fard” centres in the state, 53 had been fully computerised, where people could get attested copy of “fard” within minutes. The computerisation process would help eradicate corruption and increase efficiency and transparency, he added. Besides, the government had set up “suvidha kendras” at sub-division and district levels, where 36 type of works were being undertaken under one roof. Deputy Commissioner Yashveer Mahajan said out of 455 villages of district, residents of 154 villages had started getting “fard” online. He said the computerisation of land records in Fatehgarh Sahib and Bassi Pathana sub-divisions had been completed, whereas in Amloh and Khamano sub-divisions it would be completed by February. MLA Didar Singh Bhatti and zila parishad chairperson Satwinder Kaur Dhaliwal were also present. |
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Manpreet, Capt hand in glove: Kohar
Bassi Pathana, December 17 Interacting with mediapersons here today, he said big players would invest in the state only if the government provided them with subsides and concessions.
On corruption in the revenue department, he said whenever they took action against any corrupt official or a patwari, they had to let them off the hook due to pressure from leaders, especially jathedars, of the ruling party. “It is better not to take action than bow to pressure by leaders,” he added. He said instructions had been issued to tehsildars and patwaris not to entertain any minister or official, as a lot of funds were collected illegally in the process.
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Book on research papers out
Patiala, December 17 While Khalsa College principal Dr Dharminder Singh Ubha is the chief-editor, head of department of English and foreign languages Dr Deepinderjeet Randhawa is the editor of the book. Registrar, Punjabi University, professor Manjit Singh released the book. Dr. Gurbhagat Singh., an eminent scholar, while congratulating the department of English and Khalsa College on the book release, highlighted the universal appeal of the book.
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2 yrs on, missing NRI
girl still untraceable
Chandigarh, December 17 Aishley has been missing since April 24, 2009. Before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, it was alleged by parents Deepak and Jyoti Kapoor that Aishley’s aunt Seema Kapoor removed their minor daughter from the jurisdiction of the High Court by misusing its order of November 3, 2006, after she was directed on July 14, 2008, to produce the child on October 20, 2008. Seema Kapoor allegedly disobeyed the order and did not produce the minor. On April 24, 2008, advocate Anil Malhotra was appointed as an amicus curiae to assist the court, as the dispute involved cross-border transportation of the minor child. Seema reportedly had fled with Aishley to the UK on a false passport. The amicus curiae was authorised by the High Court on December 5, 2008, to receive the custody of the minor so as to ensure her safe return to India and restoration of her custody to the High Court, after Seema Kapoor and the minor were apprehended and arrested in England on December 2, 2008. Upon Seema Kapoor claiming asylum in England, the matter was heard by the High Court of Justice, Family Division, London. Acting upon a report by the amicus curiae on March 21, 2009, seeking the return of Aishley Kapoor to India, the High Court in London on April 3, 2009, directed it would be in the best interest of Aishley to return to the jurisdiction of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. But the minor could not return to India. On April 24, 2009, Aishley was again abducted from her school in Greenford, the UK, and till date she is missing. The High Court directed the Punjab Police to register a case and two FIRs were registered at the Dasuya police station. On December 17, 2009, the High Court transferred the investigation to the CBI. But, till date Aishley has not been found or traced anywhere. It is believed that the British Police has exhausted all lines of enquiry in the the UK, short of offering a reward for information.
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Constable acquitted in corruption case
Chandigarh, December 17 The case was registered by the CBI in April, 2009, when constable Bhupinder Singh posted at beat box in Kajheri village was caught red-handed taking Rs 5,000 from Mahinder Singh, a resident of the locality, whom he allegedly helped in getting possession of a house by taking financial favours. In his complaint to the CBI, Mahinder had alleged that he had taken possession of two houses in Sector 52 by paying Rs 20,000 to the constable. Bhupinder Singh had named in-charge of Sector 61 police post Baldev Kumar for seeking monetary favours from him for getting possession of the house. The CBI had not pressed charges against Baldev Kumar due to lack of evidence. However, during trial the complainant retracted from his allegations and said the money recovered from Bhupinder Singh was not given as graft.
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Man booked for duping another of Rs 2.8 lakh
Mohali, December 17 However, Ajmer Singh neither bought him the auto-rickshaw nor return the amount. The police has registered a case under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC in this regard.
Cheating case
The police has booked a Chandigarh resident on charges of cheating. Karan Dutt, a resident of Bharatgarh village, lodged a complaint with the Matour police station that Raj Pal, a resident of Sector 33, had assured him of sending him abroad on work permit for which he had paid a sum of Rs 1.5 lakh. However, he was neither sent abroad nor was the money returned to him. The police has registered a case under Sections 406 and 420 of the IPC in this regard.
Booked for dowry
The police has booked six persons for harassing a resident of Mohali village in connection with dowry. In a complaint to the police, Neetu Singh said she had married Sunil Kishan Chand Raj Pal in December last year. But soon after the marriage, her husband and in-laws allegedly started harassing her to get more dowry. The police has booked the husband and five others under Section 498 A of the IPC in this regard.
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Accused sent to 3-day custody
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 17 The investigating agency sought the custody of the accused on the ground that more evidence was needed and they had to make more arrests in the case. On September 8, the CBI had registered a case of forgery against 11 students of Punjab Engineering College who took admission in the college on the basis of forged Nepalese identification cards under a scheme meant for enrolling foreign students and NRIs and arrested the mastermind Dr Nishikant the next day. The students paid hefty amounts to the accused, who is a PhD, in return of fake residence proofs of Nepal. Last week, the CBI had booked four more students of PEC for their involvement in the scam.
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Jagdeep, Jazzy share lead in NRIs golf tour
Chandigarh, December 17 Although the two tied for the top slot, Jazzy Sihota was declared the winner of the opening day as he had a better back nine. Jagdish Singh from Canada finished two strokes behind at 80. In the 15-24 handicap category, Pritpal Deol from the USA carded a 12-over 84 to clinch the title in this category. Tied three strokes behind at 87 were Amar Vanmali from the USA and M Ravindran from Singapore. But here again Amar Vanmali had a better back nine to occupy the second slot. Earlier, the tournament was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism Kumari Selja. Accompanied by Tourism Ministry Additional Secretary Sanjay Kothari, the minister cut the ribbon to declare the tournament open. Jeev Milkha Singh gave putting lessons to Kumari Selja, who was all praise for the golfing facilities in the region, which she felt had the right potential as a golf tourism destination. The minister also visited the CGA Golf Range and was all praise for the coaching facilities available there. The second day’s competition will be held at the SEPTA course in Chandi Mandir and the final day will see the NRIs teeing off from the Panchkula Golf course, where the prize distribution will be held on December 19 at 3.30 pm. Today’s scores Overall gross: 78 Jazzy Sihota (USA) and Jagdeep Dhillon (USA) and 80 Jagdish Singh (Canada). Category 15-24 handicap (gross): 84 Pritpal Deol (USA), 87 Amar Vanmali (USA) and M Ravindran (Singapore). |
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5-wicket win for Chandigarh School team
Chandigarh, December 17 After winning the toss, Chandigarh School National Team U-16 elected to field first. South Africa scored 108 runs for the loss of four wickets in their stipulated 20
overs. Anieo (25), Parryl (21) and Dillon (21) were the main scorers. For Chandigarh School, Sanjog and Daksh took one wicket each, giving away 11 and 7 runs, respectively. In reply, Chandigarh School achieved the target of 109 runs in just 16
overs, losing five wickets in the process. Bhagwinder (55) and Harry (22) were the main scorers. For South Africa, Dillon and Martin took two wickets each, giving away in 21 and 19 runs, respectively. Scores: South Africa: 108 for 4 in 20 overs
(Anieo 25, Parryl 21, Dillon 21; Sanjog 1 for 11, Daksh 1 for 7). Chandigarh School National Team U-16: 109 for five in 16 overs
(Bhagwinder 55, Harry 22; Dillon 2 for 19, Martin 2 for 21). Tomorrow’s fixture: South Africa vs BTS Cricket Academy 48 at 9.30 am. |
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Women Festival National Badminton Tournament Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, December 17 Nisha also won a silver medal in the singles event. She lost to Arjoo 19-21, 21-18 21-17 in a well-contested final. In doubles semifinal, Purnica and Nisha beat the Maharashtran pair of Walri and Ahilya. In the final, they defeated Haryana’s Jyoti and Ekta. This is the first time that city girls have won a gold in the prestigious championship. Both girls are regular trainees of SAI coach Surinder Mahajan and have been practising at Panjab University Coaching Centre for the past six years. The Chandigarh Badminton Association has congratulated both girls and their coach for the achievement.
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Total tennis meet from today
Mohali, December 17 The championship will be held in U-10, U-12 and U-14 categories. Interested players can send their entries to Narinder Singh (9501242325) or Varun (7837668012) in Sector 70 by 9 am tomorrow.
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Ranjeet, Prabhuti clinch titles
Chandigarh, December 17 Ranjeet Singh beat Hardeep Singh Sandhu 7-6(2), 6-1, while Prabhuti Singhania beat Bhavya Wadhawan 6-1, 7-6(3) in the their respective finals. Final results
Boys under-12: Udyan Bhakar b Paramveer Singh Bajwa 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. Girls under-12: Prinkal Singh b Saumya Saxena 6-1, 2-6, 6-1. Boys under-16: Ranjeet Singh b Hardeep Singh Sandhu 7-6(2), 6-1. Girls under-16: Prabhuti Singhania b Bhavya Wadhawan 6-1, 7-6(3). Boys under-12 doubles: Rohit Kumar & Calvin Golmei b Rishabh Sharda & Rishi Khirwar 2-6, 6-2, 10-8. Boys under-16 doubles: Hardeep Sandhu & Jajbir Singh b Sachin Kumar & Ranjeet Singh 6-7(3), 7-6(12), 10-3. |
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