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Fatehgarh Sahib cries for basic amenities
Fatehgarh Sahib, April 13 Area residents rue that though the government announced Fatehgarh Sahib a district on April 13, 1992, basic infrastructure required is unavailable since its inception. Despite tall claims of various political parties, no infrastructure has been provided at district headquarters. An incomplete children hospital paints a picture of neglect at the entrance of this district. Private institutions, most of them run by the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), witness flurry of activity during VIP visits and annual “jor mela” organised in the memory of younger sahibzadas (sons) of Guru Gobind Singh. The district administration is yet to get a full-fledged stadium or ground to organise district and state-level functions. The partially blinking traffic lights, chaos on roads and high intensity of pollution in steel town Mandi Gobindgarh portray the historic town in a bad shape. Though cricket stars, and other important personalities, visit this town after attaining glory, the district seems to be nobody’s baby. Population of Bassi Pathana is reducing at a fast pace due to lack of sewerage connections in the block. People rue that despite promises by senior leaders, public toilets are yet to be made functional in the town. People could be seen attending nature’s call by roadside and even in parks, making the residential areas unfit for living. Though the state government has spent crores of rupees on various projects, many of them, including community halls and industrial areas, are yet to see the light of the day. The foundation stones laid by VIPs speak volumes of apartheid attitude of vote seekers across the district. The district is known for housing large quantities of wheat and paddy stock, which is rotting for the past many years and people have reported many ailments due to stench and discharge of many insects. Despite a large number of deaths reported on the national highway -- the Chandigarh-Ludhiana road -- there is hardly any proper medical facility available in the district and people are still forced to travel all the way to Chandigarh, Patiala and Ludhiana for treatment. With World Sikh University coming up in the town and the presence of historic gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib and gurdwara Jyoti Swarup and other important monuments and buildings, there is no facility of fire brigade. Fire tenders are still called from Khanna, Mandi Gobindgarh and Patiala areas during eventuality. |
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Dairies to be shifted outside Ambala City
Ambala, April 13 According to sources, nearly 110 dairy owners in thickly populated residential areas in Ambala City have been served final notices by the Municipal Corporation for allegedly violating district administration’s directions to shift dairies outside the city in view of an imminent spread of epidemic diseases perceived by the administration. The Municipal Corporation has warned to file legal cases against the violators if the dairies are not shifted to the authorised complex within 15 days after receipt of notice. Besides, the allotment of plots offered to dairy owners would also be cancelled without any further notice to them. The prestigious project of the Ambala Municipal Corporation of shifting of dairies from Ambala Cantt and Ambala City was put on the backburner. No wonder the dairies continue to play havoc with the sanitation system of the city and cattle continue to be traffic hazard. Sameer Pal Srow said dairying activities in residential areas were posing a major threat and hence needed to be shifted outside these areas to locations allotted to dairies outside the municipal limit. Earlier, in 2004 the then Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala also decided to shift all dairies under a special campaign to maintain sanitation in the city. According to sources, he also announced that all basic facilities would be provided to the dairies. Besides, he had also ordered the following measures may be taken in the district with immediate effect. The civic body had at that time taken initiative to shift all dairies to a faraway place. The place identified by the municipal council was at Khatoli village, near Ambala City, and a provision of Rs 1.48 crore had been made to construct the complex. The government also acquired a piece of land. But the move to shift the dairies fell flat as the dairy owners had opposed the move. They finally agreed on the condition that the administration would provide plots on subsidised rates and all basic amenities would be available, sources added. The administration now hopes that the much-delayed process of shifting will be completed soon. |
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Three kids fall ill after eating ‘fruits’
Dera Bassi, April 13 Village sarpanch of Aganpur and guardian of the children Ramesh said Poonam (14), Sandeep (12) and Bablu (6) had complained of loose motion and stomach ache after eating the fruits from the farmhouse near the village on the Lalru link road. The children were taken to the Civil Hospital, Dera Bassi, from where they were referred to the GMCH in a serious condition last night. The children were now stated to be out of danger. Some labourers who were working in the fields near this farmhouse said such incidents had occurred earlier also. One person reportedly died after eating these fruits, they informed. Owner of the farmhouse, Rajan Kansal, said he was not aware of this incident and about the fatal nature of these plants. He said these were planted on the directions of the horticulture department. The block horticulture officer said the department had been planting these bio-diesel plants for the purpose of obtaining diesel. |
40-year-old man commits suicide
Chandigarh, April 13 The victim was rushed to Government Multi-Speciality Hospital at Sector 16, where doctors declared him brought dead. The body was kept at the hospital mortuary and would be handed over to the family after post-mortem examination. The police said victim had been suffering from depression as was not able to provide a good living to his family. Baldev had gone to Dubai five years ago, but retuned after he failed to get a job. After returning, he started working as a carpenter. He is survived by his wife and two children.
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Eight booked for assault
Zirakpur, April 13 Gurjinder sustained serious head injuries and was admitted to the GMCH-32, Chandigarh, for treatment. Investigating officer ASI Gurvinder Singh Sidhu said a case under Sections 308, 323, 341, 427, 451, 506, 148 and 149 of the IPC against Dilbag Singh, husband of the village sarpanch, Swaran Singh, Bhag Singh, Saohn Bakha, Inderjit Singh, Tarsem Singh, Amarjit Singh, Jhimer Singh and Swaran Singh on the complaint of Gurjinder Singh. In his complaint, Gurjinder Singh alleged that last night he was sitting with his friends at his shop when the accused barged into his shop with sharp edged weapons and started assaulting him. Gurjinder immediately called his friend Ranjit Singh, a resident of Gazipur, for help. After reaching the spot, Ranjit intervened into the matter and the accused also assaulted him with baseball bats, Gurjinder alleged. The investigating officer added that the complainant had opposed the issuance of common land that was given on lease to a private education institute. The villagers had filed a petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court where stay orders were given by the court and the case was pending. The police parties were raiding each possible hideout of the accused.
5 hurt in group clash
Mohali: Five persons were injured in a clash between two groups in Mauli Baidwan village here late last night. According to the police, Avtar Singh, Harjeet and Dalwinder assaulted Baljeet, Gurdeep and Mohan Singh over parking issue. All persons were admitted to the hospital with injuries. A case under Sections 323, 427, 451 and 34 of the IPC was registered against both the groups at the Sohana police station.
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IPL: Getting money’s worth
Chandigarh, April 13 Much to the delight of players, especially for Chennai Super Kings, every good shot was welcomed by home fans. The atmosphere inside the stadium got electric as soon as the match began. Mahi, who led the Indian squad to World Cup victory on April 2, was the cynosure of the crowd. The stadium reverberated with cheers when he took the field to bat. “We came here to see our hero, Mahi. He has made our country proud by bringing the World Cup home after 28 years. Though I am cheering for Punjab, I wish a top knock from his bat,” said Sonakshi and Renu, watching Dhoni getting ready to start his innings. Both girls said they had come from Ludhiana with their cousins to watch the T-20 match. The frenzy reached its crescendo when the local team got off to a flying start by Gilchrist and Valthaty during their chase of a mammoth 189-run target. Though the local team lacked Punjabi flavour, in the absence of big local names from the team, the hot pursuit by Punjab team managed to win the hearts of the local fans. “Though I don’t find any reason to support the local team this time as most if its players are outsiders, I could not stop but cheer for the Kings XI players as they put up a heart-winning show today,” said Mohali resident Raman Deep Singh after the team won the match by six wickets. “The top contest between Gilchrist-led Kings XI and Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings showed why T-20 matches are an instant hit with cricket lovers,” said Rajpal Singh and Rakesh Sachdev, local youngsters.
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Cops have a ball
Highlights
Mohali, April 13 Barring gate Nos. 5 and 6, where the queue of fans was slightly bigger, policemen manning other gates were seen relaxing soon after the match started. Residents living behind the stadium complained of nuisance as visitors requested them to keep their belongings till the match got over. Due to frisking at the gates, some fans were seen handing out coins to beggars. Senior police officials were comparatively relaxed as they enjoyed the match instead of managing fans outside the stadium. The policemen were also happy to get food and water at the place of their duty. The food and water bill of the police was being borne by the organisers of the event. |
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Fans feel parking pinch Chaos on roads As the roads around the PCA Stadium were closed to traffic, chaos prevailed on the outer roads. Only a few policemen guided the traffic on the road from Kumbhra trafficlights to the NIPER road.
Mohali, April 13 On the instructions of the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA), a private contractor was given the contract of paid parking for the IPL series. All nine parking lots were contracted out to private parties after the local administration was asked to manage the parking. For a four-wheeler, the visitors had to shell out Rs 20 and for a two-wheeler Rs 10 as parking fee. “During the World Cup semifinal match between India and Pakistan, the Punjab Police had taken over all parking lots due to security reasons. GMADA was not involved in the management of the parking. But this time, GMADA has been asked to manage the parking and so the parking contract has been given out,” said a GMADA official. Fans complained that the contractor was overcharging at some parking lots. While showing the contract papers, the contractor complained that police vehicles were causing a huge loss to him as these consumed a major chunk of parking space.
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ITF Men’s Tennis Tournament
Chandigarh, April 13 The other four winners were from Uzbekistan, Belgium, Taipei and Spain. Local trainee of CHART scheme Vajayant Malik lost in three sets to Vishnu Vardhan. Winning the first set 6-4, Malik lost the next 6-3, 6-4. Yuki Bhambri ended the challenge of Mark Alexender Kepler of Germany 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. In a well-contested match between Rohan Gajjar and Bignesh, Vignesh won the first set 6-4, but lost the second set 5-7. Holding his nerves, he clinched the decider 6-2 to secure his berth in final eights. Ashutosh Singh of India showed the doors to Libor Salaba of Check Republic in straight sets 6-0, 6-3. Today’s singles and doubles pre-quarterfinals round matches results Men’s singles Pre-quarterfinals round: Vishnu Vardhan (IND) bt Vijayant Malik (IND) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4; Murad Inoyatov (UZB) bt Divij Saran (IND) 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-3; Jullen Duball (BEL) bt Kento Takeuchi (JPN) 6-3, 4-6, 6-3; Hsin Han Lee (TPE) bt Ranjeet Virali Murugesan (IND) 2-6, 6-2, 6-2; Ashutosh Singh (IND) bt Libor Salaba (CZE) 6-0, 6-3 ; Marc Fornell Mestres (ESP) bt Kaza Vinayank Sharma (IND) 6-3, 6-0; Rohan Gajjar (IND) bt Vignesh Peranamallur (IND) 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 and Yuki Bhambri (IND) bt Mark Alexander Kepler (GER) 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. Men’s doubles Pre-quarterfinals round: Divij Saran (IND) & Vishnu Vardhan (IND) bt Chandril Sood (IND) & Lakshit Sood (IND) 7-6, 7-6(3); Fumiaki Kita (JPN) & Junn Mitsuhashi (JPN) bt Mestres M Fornell (ESP) & Mike Vermeer (LUX) 3-6, 6-4, [10-8]; Srirambalaji Narayanaswamy (IND) & Ashutosh Singh
(IND) bt Vijayant Malik (IND) & Kaza Vinayak Sharma (IND) 2-6, 6-2, [10-3] and Hsin Han Lee
(TPE) & Bumpei Sato (JPN) Ladislav Chramosta (CZE) & Libor Salaba
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GOLF
Chandigarh, April 13 Sujjan Singh came through the Asian Tour Qualifying School this year and thereafter created a history of sorts finishing tied fifth in the Avantha Masters on home soil in February. Chandigarh golfer followed this up with a tied 19th showing in the Panasonic Open last week. Much ahead of Sujjan Singh, heading the Asian Tour leaderboard is SSP Chowrasia from Kolkata, who won the prestigious Avantha Masters in February and followed it up with a tied 12th finish at the Panasonic Open. His earnings from these two outings have fetched him a prize money of USD 4,10,077. Occupying the fifth slot on the order of merit is Bangalore's Anirban Lahiri, who showed his potential as one of India's rising stars when he won the Panasonic Open, defeating countrymate Manav Jaini, from Delhi, and Singaporean veteran Mardan Marnat in a three-way play-off at the Delhi Golf Club last week. The 23-year-old's maiden international triumph pushed him up the ladder for the fifth place on the Asian Tour with a season haul of $57,720. Delhi’s Shiv Kapur lies in seventh position on the Order of Merit with earnings of USD 51,538 courtesy a tied ninth finish at the Avantha Masters. Manav Jaini has produced two brilliant performances this season to occupy 10th place on the Order of Merit. Jaini, who claimed tied third position at the Indian Open last year, was the joint runner-up at the recently-concluded Panasonic Open and also secured fourth place at the SAIL Open last month. But the tied fifth-slot finish in the Avantha Masters by Sujjan Singh stands out all the more, as the little known 30-year-old city golfer was pitted against the cream of European and Asian Tour golf. In the fray were the top four career money earners on the Asian Tour, who between them have won the Asian Tour Order of Merit seven out of the last 10 times. The field also included 13 players who between them have won 19 titles in India and four Europeans who have played on the Ryder Cup teams. He gave a display of his nerves of steel as he played steady golf returning scores of 69-69-68-71. Not once did he wilt under pressure as he shared the fifth slot with Spain's Pablo Larrazabal. “I’ll be concentrating on playing more on the Asian tour this season and hopefully my performance this week can spur me on to better things,” he said. |
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Dhaka, Yash fashion BTS win
Panchkula, April 13 After winning the toss, BTS-48 decided to bowl first. Shiv Cricket Academy were bowled out for 97 in 18.3 overs. Rohan Sharma (39) and Deepak Sharma (22) were the key contributors for Shiv Academy. Ishaan Mavi and Bhagwinder scalped three wickets each, giving away 17 and 2 runs, respectively. In reply, BTS Academy achieved the target in 13.2 overs, scoring 100 runs. The opening duo of Vineet Dhaka and Yash Kapila scored 50 and 41 runs, respectively. In the sixth match, it was a one-sided affair as Panchkula District Coaching Centre won the match again Little Champ Faridabad by 127 runs. After winning the toss, Little Champ elected to bowl first. Panchkula District Coaching Centre piled up a mammoth 156 runs in their stipulated 20 overs and lost three wickets in the process. Chinmay (44) and Abhishek Rawat (44) were the main run-getters for their team. In reply, Little Champs were bowled out for mere 29 runs in 11.3 overs. For Panchkula team, Sunil and Aakash were the successful bowlers, as they scalped five and four wickets, respectively. — TNS |
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