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College girl commits suicide on premises
Patiala, February 23 According to the police, prima facie they are not ruling out an unsuccessful love affair, which lead to the incident. However, they further said it could be due to some other reason as well. The victim identified as Zubeida Khatun, who came to the college in the morning, was dropped by her brother. “Either she ate something, or it was a deliberate attempt,” the police added. College principal Sudeep Bhangoo said the victim was a BA (III) student and the incident occurred around 11 am on the first floor of the main college building. “Zubeida called her friends and told them that she was feeling dizzy. They brought the girl down to the ground-floor from where the staff members took the girl to a nearby hospital. Later, she was taken to Government Rajindra Hospital,” the principal added. “We still have to register a FIR. Though we suspect that the victim took some poisonous substance, we can’t be sure till we get the medical report,” said DSP (D) Manjit Brar. “The reason for the incident can’t be ascertained,” he added. |
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Show-cause notice to gas agency
Bassi Pathana, February 23 Residents of nearby villages Ferozepur and Ba-Sikandar had complained to the DFSC office alleging that the gas agency owner charges exorbitant rates for the gas cylinder, those who protested were deprived of the cylinder and had to face harassment on one or the other pretext. Residents of the town had also been lodging complaints of irregular and out of turn supply on premium rates. The office of the DFSC after getting the complaints found that the allegations were true. DFSC, in a communication to the gas agency, has levelled allegations that the gas agency had been charging more than the fixed rate and giving out of turn cylinders on premium rates. They have also alleged that the agency owners didn’t attend the telephone number displayed for consumer service causing harassment to consumers. The department has sought for an explanation within four days before taking any action. Meanwhile, Kirpal Singh Sethi, president, Consumer Forum, and Manoj Banda, secretary, Hindu organisations warned the agency owners to stop harassing the consumers or else they would be forced to start agitation. They said there was no booking office of the agency in the town, as the gas agency was situated out of Municipal limit. They demanded booking office to be in the town and to clear the backlog of double booking cylinder facility pending since long. Despite efforts, the agency owner or manager could not be contacted. |
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Science Day at Pbi varsity
Patiala, February 23 Punjab Governor and Chancellor of Punjabi University Shivraj V Patil will be the chief guest and the eminent scientist Prof Yash Pal will deliver the keynote address during the congress. According to Punjabi University Vice-Chancellor Dr Jaspal Singh, the congress is being jointly organised by science departments of the university with an aim to provide an insight into the new advances in scientific research in various disciplines, through mutual deliberations, in addition to popularising science with the help of lectures by eminent scientists, teachers and research scholars.
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CME by eye surgeon
Patiala, February 23 Dr Gursatinder said glaucoma caused progressive damage to the optic nerve, where it leaves the eye to carry visual information to the brain and if left untreated, glaucoma progresses to gradually worsening visual damage and could lead to blindness. |
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Man gets 7-yr RI for culpable homicide
Chandigarh, February 23 The court convicted Om Prakash, a resident of Sector 38 West after his brother died following a scuffle with the former. He has also been imposed a fine of Rs 5,000. On July 10, 2009, Om Parkash and his brother Manoj were consuming liquor when a heated argument began between the two. The police said they had some property in the name of their mother and the two started discussing about the price of the property. A scuffle ensued following which Om Parkash attacked Manoj with an iron rod. Manoj was taken to hospital where he was declared brought dead. After registering a case of murder against Om Prakash, the police arrested him the next day. However, in the court, the case was changed to culpable homicide, as the accused had no intention to kill his brother, his counsel said.
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Murder accused sent to police remand
Zirakpur, February 23 On Tuesday, the police arrested Kuljit Singh, a Zirakpur-based property dealer, and his brother-in-law Satvinder Singh, who where charged with involvement in the murder of Ravinder Singh, owner of Singh Medicos, near the AKS Colony, on the Zirakpur-Patiala highway. He was shot at by two unidentified persons on November 1 and succumbed to his injuries on November 22. The police said some unidentified miscreants reached the shop, asked for a medicine and shot at him.
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Engineer’s Murder
Mohali, February 23 The defence counsel of one of the suspects, Himmat Singh Brandy, today argued in the court of the Sessions Judge SK Garg that the allegations levelled by the police against his client were baseless. Sukhwinderjit was shot dead on Dec 4, 2005.
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Two suicides in city
Chandigarh, February 23 A resident of Manimajra, Vineet worked with a courier company. His motorcycle was spotted beside the lake by a passerby, who then noticed a body floating in the lake. The police ruled out foul play. In another case, an unidentified man was found hanging from a tree near the road separating Sectors 40 and 55. The man, in his mid-30s, was found hanging by a passerby. The police received information around 7:15 am. A police party reached the spot and lowered the body after cutting the rope. An empty bottle of countrymade liquor was found on the spot, but no documents were found. The police initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC.
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Cops beat up ATM security guard
Mohali, February 23 According to reports, Dev Parsad was deployed at the ATM of the Axis Bank. Around 2 am, some policemen approached him and allegedly beat him up. Blood started coming out of his ears as he was allegedly hit on the head. The policemen fled from there after security personnel of the education board raised the alarm. It was alleged that he was made to sign on some papers today for arriving at a compromise. SP (City) Harpreet Singh said head constable Pavitar Singh was sent to the police lines on the charge of indiscipline. He said a patrol party saw a person sleeping inside the building where the ATM machine had been installed. He stated that the security guard, who was allegedly under the influence of liquor, was questioned in this regard, following which there were heated arguments. He denied that cops beat up the security guard.
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Theft bid at MC office
Zirakpur, February 23 The MC has submitted a complaint with the police. According to sources, there was no security guard on night duty at the MC office. In the morning, an employee of the council saw the lock of the cashier room was broken and immediately informed the senior officials. After reaching the spot, the officials found that the miscreants had ransacked the room and files were scattered all around. The official said the council cashier had always submitted all the cash in the bank everyday. The official also said no file was missing from the office. Zirakpur MC president NK Sharma said he was not aware about the incident and would ask the officials. He also claimed that security guards were deployed in the office. The police official stated that they were informed by the Municipal Council office and further investigations were on.
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Inter-Zonal Cricket meet Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, February 23 Navdeep Singh’s unbeaten quick fire century helped the team to defeat the visitors by nine wickets to book berth in the semifinals of the tournament. Batting first, AG West Bengal scored 153 for six in the allotted 35 overs. P Das contributed 72 runs, M Kanti (33) and Jodge Pal (18) were the main contributors. From AG Punjab, Arun Tuli took two for 20 runs, whereas Navdeep Singh, Yogesh Sharma and Amit took one wicket each. In reply, Navdeep Singh made a quick fire 110 from 83 studded with one six and 14 fours. Manoj Rajan (21) Randhir Nain (18) were the main contributors to help the team achieve the target in 22 overs. In the second match of the day, AG Haryana defeated AG Orissa by nine wickets. Batting first, AG Orissa scored 179 for six in 30 overs. P Jayachandra (97) and P Mohapatra (42) were the main contributors. Vipul Sharma took three for 27 runs and G Rubani took two for 55. In reply, AG Haryana achieved the target with nine wickets in hand. G Gambir made a brilliant century (102), whereas G Rubani contributed 48 runs. In the third match of the day, AG Tamil Nadu defeated AG Madhya Pradesh (MP) by a huge margin of 153 runs. AG Tamil Nadu scored 304 for three in the allotted 35 overs. M Yuvraj scored unbeaten 111 runs. N P Balaji (76) and Paul Jr (51) were the other main scorers. In reply, AG MP scored only 151 all out in 33 overs. Amit Sharma 35 and Sidhart 25 were the main scorers. From the winning team TM Josemithun took four for 29, Pandiraj took two for 19 and S Sethuraman took two for 22. In the last match of the day, AG-II Maharashtra defeated AG Andhra Pradesh by 59 runs. AG-II Maharashtra made 184 for seven in 30 overs. Nishikant (45), Abijeet (37) and Ulas Gandehe (22) were the main scorers. In reply, AG AP managed to make 125 before getting all out in the allotted 30 overs. Yuvraj (36) and Verarbrahnan (31) were at the top of the team’s score chart. Maharashtra Sameer took three for 21 and Ulas Gandehe took three for 25. Scores: AG West Bengal 153 for six in 35 overs (P Das 72, M Kanti 33, Jodge Pal 18 and Arun Tuli 2 for 20) AG Punjab 154 for one in 22 overs (Navdeep Singh 110 no, Manoj Rajan 21 and Randhir Nain 18) AG Orissa 179 for six in 30 overs (P Jayachandra 97, P Mohapatra 42,Vipul Sharma three for 27 runs and G Rubani two for 55) AG Haryana 102 for one (G Gambir 102 and G Rubani 48) AG Tamil Nadu 304 for three in 35 overs (M Yuvraj 111 no, N P Balaji 76 and Paul Jr 51) AG MP 151 all out in 33 overs (Amit Sharma 35, Sidhart 25, TM Josemithun four for 29, Pandiraj two for 19 and S Sethuraman two for 22) AG-II Maharashtra- 184 for seven in 30 overs (Nishikant 45, Abijeet 37 and Ulas Gandehe 22) AG AP 125 all out in 30 overs (Yuvraj 36, Verarbrahnan 31, Sameer three for 21 and Ulas Gandehe three for 25).
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Cable operators take Pak cover
Deepankar Sharda
Chandigarh, February 23 This forms a part of the exercise by cable operators to save their viewers from shifting to the DTH service. Last week, the cable subscribers were being telecasted the matches through the DTH service. “I switched on my television to have a look on the score of the match between Pakistan and Kenya, I got shocked by seeing the operator’s name on the top of the screen,” said Ramesh Kumar. Adding further, “Earlier, during my childhood, we were in Amritsar and used to watch PTV, especially stage comedy shows, but here in Chandigarh, it is a kind of shock for me,” said Ramesh. Notably, PTV is banned in India, but masses in the city enjoyed the live telecast of the match with Urdu and English commentary and also seen enjoying Pakistani advertisements during the break. “It was really shocking, I have heard from my grandparents about PTV and how it can be telecasted in our city so openly,” said Anil Bhandari, a student of Panjab University. “I am watching all matches of the world cup. After watching it on Bangla channel, through DTH service and now on PTV, I am wondering on which channel I will watch the match tomorrow,” stated Sweety, a resident of Sector 22. The current tussle between the cable operators and broadcasters is struggling to come up with a solution due to which the viewers in the city are enjoying daily telecast of the world cup matches through different broadcasters.
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PCA all set to host matches
Chandigarh, February 23 Giving details over the preparation for the upcoming league matches at Mohali, IS Bindra, president PCA Stadium and principal-advisor to ICC, told the media that the PCA is all set to host the matches of the biggest cricketing event of the year. According to information, the “Men in Orange” will arrive in the city on March 1. Both visiting teams will have their practice sessions at the PCA Stadium on March 1 and 2. Whereas, the West Indies and Ireland teams will arrive on March 5 and March 7, respectively. Bindra further said, “The preparations are up to the mark and the teams are expected to come on the schedule dates.” The PCA authorities were also seen in the lurch over the issue of low footfall for the first two league matches. “We are expecting rise in the sale of tickets as the matches will proceed. A step by the ICC of distributing about 5,000 tickets to schools and academies is also in the process,” said Bindra. Adding further, “There is much demand for the tickets of the semifinal match while predicting and wishing that India will play the semifinal and final clash of the tournament in Mohali and Mumbai, respectively.” Talking over the parking problem, PCA secretary MP Pandove told this time there would be a proper parking system. “After all discussions, we come up with a seven-parking system for each block. A parking will be allotted with the purchase of every ticket according to the block,” stated Pandove. Adding further, “This time we tried to minimise the walking distance, which has now become less then 500 metres,” said Pandove. When asked whether this will help to tackle the parking problem during the matches, Bindra stated, “There is always a little chaos regarding the parking and we are trying our best to overcome it because our project of ‘Park and Ride’ had not received a good response in the past,” said Bindra, further requesting masses to follow all parking rules. According to Pandove, a team from the fire department also inspected the PCA premises and made some observations. “We have worked on the observations made by the department and in a day or a two we will get the NOC certificate”, said Pandove.
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Volleyball
Chandigarh, February 23 Dasmesh Girls College defeated the rivals by in 2-0 after winning both the sets by 25-15 and 25-18. Earlier, in the semifinal clash, DAV College of Education, Abohar, defeated Dev Samaj College of Education Chandigarh by 2-0 after winning both sets by 25-23 and 25-21. In the second semifinal match, Dasmesh Girls College of Education, Badal, defeated Government College of Education, Sector 20, by 2-0 after taking lead by 25-08 and 25-13 in both the sets. — TNS
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280 sportspersons felicitated
Chandigarh, February 23 Adviser to the Administrator, Pradip Mehra distributed the prizes among the winners. In the function, cash award of Rs 25,54,000 was awarded to 280 players, along with 19 coaches, who performed well and secured the first three positions in the sub-junior, junior and senior level national competitions/tournaments in archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing, cricket, cycling, fencing, football, gymnastics, hockey, judo, rowing, skating, swimming, softball, table tennis and
weightlifting events. Addressing the gathering, Mehra highlighted the role of sports in human life and also praised sportspersons and coaches for their contribution to make the city proud in the field of sports. Director sports, ML Sharma, presented a vote of thanks. |
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Jamia Millia pocket tennis title
Chandigarh, February 23 Jamia University got the better of Panjab University by 2-1. In the final of the singles category, Parul Goswami outnumbered Simer in the straight sets by 6-0, 6-1. In the second match of same category, Noor Paul defeated Monica Menon from the visiting team by 5-7, 6-7. In the doubles category, the duo of Parul and Jilke defeated the duo of Noor and Simer from the host team by 6-2, 6-4. Whereas, Delhi University, Delhi, and Calcutta University, Kolkata, secured the third and fourth position, respectively, in the championship. In the match for the third position, Delhi University, Delhi, defeated Calcutta University by 2-0. In the singles category, Garima Vatwani defeated Roshni Somani by 6-1, 6-0, whereas Sadgi Rajni overcame Mohana Sarkar by 6-2, 6-3.
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Punit adjudged best athlete
Kalka, February 23 The meet included various events like 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m and 1,500m races, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw and long jump for both boys and girls. Punit Kumar of BA-III and Vishav
Bharti of BA-I were adjudged the best athletes in both boys and girls category,
respectively. Principal, Dr Harvinder Sharma welcomed chief guest Satvinder Singh Rana (ex-MLA), general secretary, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee. The chief guest gave away prizes to the winners. University champions in volleyball, Harminder Pal Singh, Neeraj Sharma, Jagmeet Singh and Ashok Kumar, were also honoured on the
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