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Non-functional traffic lights add to commuters’ woes
Patiala, January 2 The traffic lights at Punjabi University remain non-functional for the major part of the year and the lights which are fixed to regulate maximum traffic management near bus stand, Sherawala Gate, Thapar University roundabout, Fountain Chowk and various other prominent positions across the city, also remain non-functional. Officials of the Patiala traffic police admit that due to sudden power failure the traffic lights are switched off, causing accidents, which prove fatal sometimes. “Though we have deputed our staff at these crucial places, our staff face lots of hardships with the traffic lights remaining non-functional in many parts of the city, as we have VIP duties and other responsibilities as well,” they added. Officials say that in the absence of traffic signals, motorists try to cross the traffic junctions from every side, ignoring all traffic rules and safety measures. “Many accidents happen almost everyday and though many senior politicians and officers regularly visit the university, no one has ever tried to either get the traffic lights repaired outside the university premises or get a round-the-clock traffic policeman deputed,” claimed a shopkeeper opposite the Punjabi University market. “Lives of students are also at risk,” he added. Sources confirmed that due to shortage of staff with the traffic police, the police find it difficult to post cops wherever there was power failure or snag with the traffic lights. “On Wednesday night, neither traffic lights in the city were functional nor was any policeman deputed. I avoided a collision at Shera Wala Gate and Lehal Colony lights where heavy traffic was moving at a high speed,” claimed Deepinder Singh, a resident of Sewak Colony. Patiala municipal corporation Commissioner MS Narang told the TNS that he would look into the matter. “Whenever we get complaint we rectify the problem,” he said. |
Class X student killed in accident
3 arrested for consuming liquor Three persons, Pushkar of Kishangarh, Bashudev of Daria and Vinod, alias Billa, of Mani Majra, were arrested for consuming liquor at Sector 22 market yesterday. In other such incidents, the police arrested two more persons, Jinder of Bapu Dham and Raj Kumar of Sector 7, on the same charges. Different cases under Sections 68-1-14 of the Excise Act were registered at the respective police stations. The accused were bailed out later.
Chandigarh, January 2 Sources claimed that the recklessly driven car had also jumped the red light. After hitting Santosh, the car driver fled away from the spot. The number could not be noticed by anyone, said the police. Santosh was immediately shifted to the GMCH-32 where he succumbed to his injuries. He had been working as a waiter in the industrial area as a part-timer. A case under Sections 279 and 337 of the IPC has been registered. Vehicle theft
Romi of Sector 22 reported to the police that his Bullet motorcycle (CH-04C-0679) was stolen from his residence yesterday. In another incident, a Maruti car (DL-4CAA-9342), belonging to Darshan Kumar of Delhi, was stolen from Sector 21 on the night of December 31. Different cases under Sections 379 of the IPC were registered. Cylinder stolen
The police arrested Nitin of Mani Majra on the complaint of Bhanu of Daria village, who alleged that the former had stolen his gas cylinder yesterday. A case under Section 379 of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 19 police station. 19 held for
gambling
The police targeted gamblers and arrested 19 persons from various places in this regard here in two days. Ramesh Kumar was nabbed while playing “satta” at Sector 24 and the police recovered Rs 1,700 from his possession. Sanjay of Sector 25 was also arrested from the same sector. The police recovered Rs 1,150 from him. Manoj Kumar of Bapu Dham Colony was arrested near kerosene oil pump, BDC, Chandigarh, yesterday and Rs 2,050 were recovered from him. Jai Singh, a resident of Ropar, was nabbed from Mani Majra and Rs 2,570 were recovered from him. Colony number 4 residents Shahid and Aslam were nabbed for playing “satta” in their colony. The police seized Rs 1,830 and 1,450 from Shahid and Aslam, respectively. The other accused, who were nabbed on the same charges were Lakhbir Singh of Mani Majra, Gurjant and Avtar of Hallo Majra, Kuldip Singh and Mahesh Kumar of Attawa. Inderjit Singh, Prem Singh, Manohar, Subhash Chander, Baljinder, Karam Chand, Happy and Rajesh Kumar were arrested from a park located at Sector 40, where all of them were gambling. A sum of Rs 1,150 was recovered from them. Different cases under Sections 13-3-67 of the Gambling Act have been registered against the accused at respective police stations. All accused were bailed out later. Purse snatched
The police arrested two persons for snatching a purse belonging to Manish Marwaha of Sector 37 on Friday. In his complaint, Manish alleged that Shankar Thapa and Kuldeep Singh, both residents of Sector 56, had snatched his jacket and purse, containing cash Rs 350, an ATM card, driving license and a mobile phone from Sector 56. The police arrested both the accused from a wine shop in Sector 56. A case under Sections 356 and 379 of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 39 police station against the accused.
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DJ booked for playing loud music
Zirakpur, January 2 After receiving a complaint, the police team reached the spot and stopped the music. A case has been registered against Pawan Kumar, a resident of Baltana. “We would conduct drives to check the noise pollution in the area and strict action would be taken against violators,” said the SHO.
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Woman found dead
Panchkula, January 2 According to the police, the woman was around 40-year-old and was yet to be identified. The body has been kept at the Sector 6 general hospital for the postmortem.
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Simarjeet takes Modgill Challengers home
Chandigarh,
January 2 Simarjeet (63 off 66 balls and Kulwinder 26 off 25 balls) were the main scorers. For Punjabi
Tigers, Shubham Arora was the pick of the bowlers as he scalped three wickets giving away just 12 runs. Chasing the victory target of 164 runs, Punjabi Tigers failed to face the stiff challenge of Modgill bowlers and were bundled out for 120 runs in 25 overs. Pranjay (35 off 42 balls) and Chiranpreet (15 off 19 balls) were the main scorers. For Modgill Challengers, Gurpreet and Arunam took two wickets each giving away 10 and 28 runs, respectively. Simarjeet for his half-century (66) was declared man of the match. Score: Modgill Challenger: 163 for 7 wickets in 25 overs (Simarjeet 63 off 66 balls), Kulwinder 26 off 25 balls) and Shubham Arora 3 for 12). Punjabi Tigers: 120 all out in 25 overs (Pranjay 35 off 42 balls, Chiranpreet 15 off 19 balls, Gurpreet 2 for 10 and Arunam 2 for 28). Tomorrow’s fixture Pace Riders v/s Modgill Challenger’s at 9.30 am at GNPS Cricket Academy, Sector 36. Punjabi Tigers v/s Sunfire Rocket at BTS Cricket Academy, Sector 48. |
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U-16 Vijay Merchant Trophy
Mohali, January 2 It just took just 7.4 overs for Maharashtra medium pacers to wrap up the match. Punjab filed a written protest against five players of Maharashtra for being overage. The players protested against Vijay Zole, Karan Jadhav, Nikhil Naik, Ashish Waghmare and Mohsin Sayyed. Ashish and Mohsin took nine wickets. Medium pacer Mohsin took the wickets of Sandeep Singh (0) Arjit Pannu (01) and Arpit Pannu (0). For Punjab, Shivam Bhambri (41) Shine Sharma (29), Karan Kaila (56) and Anmolpreet unbeaten (70) were the main scorers. Skipper Karan and Anmolpreet mustered (111) runs for the sixth wicket, before Kaila’s wicket was claimed by by Mohsin for (56) off 137 balls inclusive of 10 boundaries and the team’s total reading 204 for 6 in 86.2 overs. The remaining four wickets fell in a heap for the addition of three runs in a span of three overs. Anmolpreet remained unbeaten on 70 off 177 balls studded with 11 boundaries. Maharashtra in the second innings scored 219 for 3 in 65 overs at the close of play. Jay Pandey and Vijay Zole scored 93 runs for the first wicket before Jay Pandey was stumped by Shine Sharma off Karan for 26, then Vikas Nirfal put on (113) runs for the second wicket before Vijay was bowled out by Arpit after completing his second century (128 off 167 balls) studded with 17 boundaries and one six. Punjab team is awaiting the result of its protest. The PCA has directed them to stay put till the result is declared. Scores: Maharashtra (first innings): 309 all out in 109.1 overs. Punjab (first innings): 207 all out in 89.4 overs (Anmolpreet 70 not out, Karan Kaila 56, Shivam Bhambri 41, Shine Sharma 29 Mohsin Sayyed 5 for 54 and Ashish Waghmare 4 for 34). Maharashtra (second innings): 219 for 3 in 65 overs (Vijay Zole 128, Vikash Nirfal 55 not out, Jay Pandey 26 Karan Kaila 2 for 78 and Arpit Pannu 1 for 72). |
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3-month golf camp for kids
Chandigarh, January 2 The coaching camp will be open to trainees in the 6-16 age-group and will be conducted by EGTF coach Ajay Gujral, who is also the joint director of the Chandigarh Golf Club Academy. CGC president Birinder Singh Gill said: “Kids keep playing golf, or any other sport, because they want to have fun. Our programmes maximise fun, friendly competition, and teamwork in order to keep the junior golfers captivated, while providing the best golf and athletics training activities at any moment. Each day there will be a golf prize for the best performing junior of the day making it a total of 28 prizes in 28 days.” CGC honorary secretary GS Sandhu said: “All classes in this junior programme are designed to educate the junior trainees in all aspects of the game in a relaxed, fun, and safe environment. This is the perfect programme for any young golfer taking up the game or someone who wants to improve their skills.” Each child will be awarded an EGTF certificate on completion of this coaching programme. In order to provide personalised attention to each child a limited number of children will be enrolled. More details can be had from Ajay Gujral at Chandigarh Golf Club or on 9814356013. |
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Cricket assn to select 25 players for rigorous training
Mohali, January 2 The issue was raised at a joint meeting of the district secretaries, Technical and Coaching Committee at the PCA Stadium. The meeting was convened by PCA’s secretary MP Pandove. It was decided that the selected players would be sent to various states for playing practice matches. Coaches will accompany these players. Pandove said he would make arrangements for at least five such tours at various centres. The selection process was discussed at length. All members felt that the present system was perfect and no changes were required. It was, however, discussed and decided that conditions of wickets at various major district grounds would be improved, said Sushil Kapoor, PCA’s spokesperson. However, the PCA officials were satisfied with the performance of Punjab teams at junior-level tournaments. Kapoor added that the members had decided to continue with the present form of inter-district tournaments for all age groups. But the selected 25 players would not be required to participate in these meets and they would continue with their specialised coaching camps. |
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Six city pugilists strike gold
Chandigarh, January 2 Results: 1, Vipin Kumar 34 kg gold medal 2, Danvir 28 kg, bronze medal 3, Sankar-44 kg bronze medal
4, Mukal- 46kg bronze medal 5, Lalit - 48kg bronze medal 6, Sohan 52 kg bronze medal. |
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