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Suspension hits porters, vendors
Ambala, March 24 Also hit by the suspension of trains and the consequent fall in number of people coming to the railway station are the vendors at the railway platforms. Ashwani Kumar Dogra, general manager, Haryana Roadways, said the Haryana Roadways had witnessed a sudden jump in its revenue, which is almost Rs 1 lakh a day as it has introduced half a dozen buses to ply on the Ambala-Delhi route. This is in addition to the normal bus routes just to cope up with the increased passenger rush in view of the suspension of trains. There are around 300 porters who work in two shifts at the Ambala junction. Their earnings, which on an average range between Rs 300 and Rs 350 a day, have been reduced to around Rs 100 per day in view of the fall in the number of passengers. The railways had announced the suspension of 10 trains two days back in view of the ongoing Jat agitation as the protestors were squatting on the railway tracks. The DRM office announced that the 10 trains, which were initially cancelled for two days, were again suspended for another two days, viz March 24 and March 25. Senior divisional manager informed that the railways headquarters has issued instructions today for the cancellation of the trains. The cancelled trains include Kalka to Delhi -Satabdi (up and down), Kalka to Sairala -Himalayan Queen (up and down), Intercity Express - Ganganagar to Bathinda (up and down), Unchahar Express - Chandigarh to Allahabad (up and down) and Intercity Express -Bathinda to New Delhi (up and down). GM Singh, senior divisional manager, Ambala Cantt, said the trains had to be cancelled since the Jat protesters had blocked the rail track at different places in the state. The Jat stir had also caused disruption in supply of essential commodities, including coal. He said an effort would be made to ensure regular movement of goods trains. A senior official regretted the inconvenience caused to passengers and said special counter had been set up at the railway station of Ambala Cantt to refund the money against tickets already booked.
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Dera Bassi MC chief wins no-trust motion
Dera Bassi, March 24 Following the infighting of councillors, no confidence motion was moved against council president Manjeet Kaur Dally by councillors Vipin Thaman, Sheema Sharma and Baljinder Kaur today in the presence of observer tehsildar Gurminder Singh and executive officer Sarbjeet Singh. Nine votes were counted in the favour of Dally, including one vote of local MLA Jasjit Singh Bunny, while four votes were counted against her. According to the law, two-third majority, 10 votes in this case, was compulsory to get the no-confidence motion passed and to remove the president from the post.
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Two steal jewellery from elderly woman
Ambala, March 24 The two women were also sitting in the car. One of the women asked Harmesh Kumari where she was going. When the victim told her that she was going to Sector 1 to visit a nursing home, the woman offered her a lift in her car, as she was also purportedly going to Sector 1. The victim sat in the car. On the way to the nursing home the women gave Harmesh Kumari something to drink. After drinking it she got unconscious. The two women allegedly stole her bangles and threw her out of the car and fled away. Later, the victim informed her family members about the incident on mobile phone. Two Congress leaders, Harish Sashan and Bittu Chawla, noticed the victim and took her to a police post. On information of the victim, the police had prepared the sketch of the robbers. However, when some of the media photographers reached at the SP office to collect the sketches of the thieves, a police constable allegedly misbehaved with them. The Ambala Journalist Association condemned the incident and demanded action against the constable from the DGP, Haryana.
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Labourer electrocuted
Fatehgarh Sahib, March 24 Police officials from the Mandi Gobindgarh police station reached the spot and inquired into the matter. |
Refund of earnest money
Chandigarh, March 24 In his petition placed before the Bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice KS Ahluwalia, city resident Anirudh Dhanda asserted that the clause was illegal. Dhanda also sought directions to the respondents to ask their bankers to credit refund amount to accounts of all unsuccessful applicants with effect from the date of draw of lots. Directions have been sought to the respondents to get the service charge, levied on depositors and deducted from the amount, refunded. “No such service charge was ever envisaged in the scheme and it did not have a mention in the offer letter,” Dhanda added. Going into the background, he said: “The government of Punjab advertised that it was developing a township by the name of Aerocity in the city and district of Mohali and sought applications for allotment of plots vide a document of offer, the brochure. The applicants were asked to deposit initial application, along with Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh for different categories of plots of 125 sq yards to 500 sq yards, respectively. Certain commercial institutions and banks were appointed as their authorised bankers for the purpose.” He said the last draws of lots took place October 13, 2010, much before the maximum period of six months envisaged at the time of receipt of applications. From this date onwards, the unsuccessful candidates became entitled for the refund of their money, which was lying with respondents, because they ceased to be legal custodians of deposits of unsuccessful applicants. “Holding of such deposits any further and more so to earn interest on such deposit became an illegal act on the part of the state. This act of respondents amounted to making undue gains on moneys not belonging to them,” he added.
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One arrested with charas
Chandigarh, March 24 The accused had purchased the contraband from Kullu in Himachal Pradesh and used to sell it to youngsters in the city. The accused was produced in a local court and was sent to judicial custody. —
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Board President XI corner glory
Chandigarh, March 24 Board President XI will face West Zone in the final match tomorrow. The winners defeated the hosts by two runs. Earlier in the match, Board President XI made154 runs for 6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. A quick fire by Rikin Chauhan (64 off 58 balls) and Jay Desai (51 off 38 balls) helped the team attain a good total on the score board. Despite Gurinder Singh (50) and Simrat Bawa (35) putting in efforts, the hosts failed to achieve the target and lost the match by two runs. From the visitors’ side, Rohit Dahiya took 3 for 17. Rikin Chauhan of Board President XI was declared man of the match. Scores Board President XI: 154 for 6 in 20 overs (Rikin Chauhan 64, Jay Desai 51, Harmeet Singh Bansal 2 for 30 and Madan Lal 2 for 45). Chandigarh Zone: 152 for 7 in 20 overs (Gurinder Singh 50 Simrat Bawa 35, Rohit Dahiya 3 for 17 and Jay Desai 1 for 2).
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Ishaque, Dheeranush steer into final
Chandigarh, March 24 The duo overcame Delhi players in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. In the same category, Paramveer Singh Bajwa and Sachin Kumar defeated Shrey Gupta and Param Pun 6-1, 6-2. In the quarterfinals stage of boys (U-12), Karandeep Singh defeated Yash Yadav 6-4, 6-3, whereas Krishna Shree from Bihar defeated Vishitst Cheruku of Karnataka 7-6(6), 6-4 in the same category. In the quarterfinals of boys (U-14) category, local player Sachin Kumar defeated Shrey Gupta from Haryana 6-2, 6-1, while Dheeranush Singh Bhatti defeated Udayan Bhakar of Rajasthan 6-7(5), 6-1 in the second match of the category. In the girls (U-12) quarterfinals, Pranjala Yadlapalli from Andhra Pradesh defeated Himani Mor of Haryana 6-4, 6-2 and Snehal Umesh Mane of Maharastra overcame Nidhi Suraprakash of Andhra Pradesh 6-1, 6-2. In another quarterfinals of girls (U-14), in-form Victoria Chahal defeated Jahnvi Gupta 7-6(5), 6-1, while Prabhuti Singhania defeated Himani Mor 6-3, 6-4 in their respective matches. Semifinal results Doubles boys (U-12): Sumitpal Singh (J&K) and Vaisht Chereku (KAR) defeated Rishabh Sharda (CHD) and Kabir Manrai (CHD) 6-2, 6-2; Vatsin Thakar (MAH) and Shramay Dhawan (DLI) defeated Ankit Rao (HAR) and Krishna Shree (BIH) 6-3, 6-1; girls (U-14): Prabhuti Singhania (MAH) and Victoria Chahal (HAR) defeated Isha Budwal (NP) and Himani Mor (HAR) 7-5, 6-2; Nidhi Surapani (AP) and Pranjala Yadlapalli (AP) defeated Zeel Desali (GUJ) and Snehal Umesh Mani (MAH) 6-4, 6-4; boys (U-12): Sumitpal Singh (JandK) and Vaisht Chereku (KAR) defeated Vatsin Thakar (MAH) and Shramay Dhawan (DLI) 6-4, 6-2; boys (U-14): Paramveer Singh Bajwa (CHD) and Sachin Kumar (CHD) defeated Ishaque Eqbal (CHD) and Dheeranush Singh Bhatti (CHD). —
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75 teams for SJOBA rally
Chandigarh, March 24 SPS Ghai, clerk of the course, said, “On the first day, a challenge rally will be organised at Sector 5, Panchkula. Around 27 Gypsies, nine cars and 19 bikes will participate in the rally, while on the second day, the participating teams will leave for Koti Resorts (beyond Shimla) for a night halt.” He added that participants would return the next day. The two-day route Day 1: St John’s, Chandigarh - Trilokpur - Morni - Badisher - Thapli - Mallah - Bhojnagar - Ashinikhad - Jhaja - Chail (Lunch) - Chhalanda - Tehra - Koti Village and Koti Resorts. Day 2: Koti Resorts - Thailla - Narel - Matiana - Mohri - Sainj - Tiyali - Jaghed - Chhalanda - Chail (Lunch) - Gaura - Bhojnagar - Chakki Ka Mor and St John’s, Chandigarh.
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