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One killed, three injured in accidents
Tribune News Service

Kharar/ Ropar, June 7
One person was killed and three injured in different accidents at Kharar and Ropar. Tejinder Singh (25) from Barsalpur village in Chamkaur Sahib was killed in an accident near the Khanpur bifurcation point where Punjab minister Captain Kanwaljit Singh was killed.

As per the police, Tejinder was travelling from Chandigarh towards Chamkaur Sahib in his black Indica car. When he approached near the spot around 1.30 am an unknown vehicle rammed into his car. He was taken to the Civil Hospital, Kharar, where he died during the treatment. He is survived by his wife and a seven-month-old child.

The police have registered a case against the unknown driver. Tejinder used to do welding work at Lakheri village in Chamkaur Sahib.

At Ghanauli, in Ropar, three persons got injured in two accidents. Around 5 am today, Ramesh Kumar, Som Dutt and Sucha Singh from Jalandhar were going in their Maruti car from Jalandhar to Haridwar via Anandpur Sahib.

When they reached near Ghanauli barrier, a speeding tanker from Himachal Pradesh rammed into their car. All three car occupants got injured and were taken to the Ropar Civil Hospital.

The impact of the collision was so big that the Maruti fell into the rivulet below. The Ghanauli police impounded both the vehicles.

Similarly, near Malakpur village, when a truck was moving towards Ambuja factory, a Tavera vehicle hit it. The Tavera was moving from Delhi to Manali. Driver Sukhpal Singh Dharamkot and five members of a family from Delhi were travelling in the Tavera. The police has registered a case.

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Man hit by train, injured
Our Correspondent

Kalka, June 7
A man got critically injured today as he was hit by a train on the Kalka-Ambala railway track. Official sources of railways revealed that the incident took place around 6.30 pm during the arrival of the Bandra-Kalka train. The man was walking along the railway track and got hit by the train, despite of the repeated whistles by the train driver.

He sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to the Kalka Railway Hospital, which referred him to the Civil Hospital, Kalka. The victim has been identified as Surja Singh, a resident of Dhamala village of Pinjore block.

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Three killed, two hurt in road mishap
Tribune News Service

Ambala, June 7
Nitin Kumar Verma (23) and Subhash Chauhan (21), both residents of Dak Pathar, Dehradun district, died on the spot near Khan Ahmedpur village on the National Highway number 73, near Ambala Cantt, when their Alto car, bearing registration number UK-A-6823, collided with a truck coming from the opposite side. However, the truck driver managed to flee leaving the vehicle on the spot.

In another accident on the Ambala-Chandigarh road, three members of an Ambala-based family going to Panchkula sustained serious injuries when the vehicle in which they were travelling fell in a roadside pit after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near the Haryana-Punjab border.

While a six-month-old girl succumbed to her injuries in the accident, two others, Madhu (53) and Minakshi (26), sustained serious injuries and were referred to the PGI, Chandigarh, for treatment by the Civil Hospital, Ambala City.

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Hundreds of chicks die in railway bogie
Tribune News Service

Ambala, June 7
In a gruesome incident several hundred chicks sent by a poultry farmer from Ambala to Jammu by rail died due to the excessive heat. The chicks were packed in cardboard boxes and the heat in the railway bogie proved too much for them that died during their railway journey.

Railway sources said, a local poultry trader booked a bogie for several hundred chicks packed in 13 boxes to be dispatched to Jammu railway station from Ambala Cantt railway parcel office.

The local poultry trader had booked the consignment four days ago. These chicks are believed to have died during transit since the consignee had refused to take delivery of the consignment.

Caught in a difficult situation, sources said, the railway authorities at Jammu railway station were left with no option, but to send the consignment back to Ambala. As a consequence thereof, the railway authorities at Jammu re-booked the consignment back to Ambala from Jammu. On the arrival of the consignment at Ambala it was found that nearly 75% chicks were dead due to excessive heat in the closed railway bogie.

Officials of railway parcel office at Ambala said no claim was permissible to the local poultry trader who had dispatched the consignment containing chicks under the present hot weather conditions and the loss occurred due to consignee’s refusal to take the delivery.

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Eight heads of cattle die in mishap
Our Correspondent

Ambala, June 7
A truck carrying around 15 heads of cattle overturned near Ambala City this morning. Eight heads of cattle died in the mishap. The truck was coming from Patiala and was going toward Saharanpur. The agitated people set the truck on fire.

According to information, the truck coming from Patiala overturned in the Layalpur Basti area this morning. The people of the area gathered there and learnt that the bulls were being taken to a slaughter house at Saharnpur.

The people rescued the remaining cattle from the truck and set the vehicle on fire in agitation. The driver and the cleaner of the truck managed to flee from the site. The police registered a case against the unknown driver.

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Body found on railway track
Our Correspondent

Dera Bassi, June 7
A youth was found dead on the railway track near Dera Bassi railway overbridge last night. As per information, nearly 35-year-old clean shaven youth wearing a white shirt and trousers was found dead from the railway track near Dera Bassi last night by the railway police.

He was hit by a train. The body had been kept in the Civil Hospital, Dera Bassi, for identification for 72 hours.

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Officials visit controversial site
Under-construction building of a mosque was damaged by some villagers
Our Correspondent

Dera Bassi, June 7
Following the tension between two communities over the construction of a mosque at nagla village near Lalru, SDM Puneet Goyal, SP Jatinder Khaira, SHO Gurdyal Singh and SHO Harit Sharma today visited the controversial site in this village and know the views of both communities.

Officials had assured both communities that the issue would be resolved according to law and with the consent of communities concerned. A police force had been deployed near the controversial site to prevent any untoward situation.

The environment in Nagla village got tensed due to a controversy between two communities over the construction of a mosque in the village. Members of Muslim community were reportedly constructing the mosque on the land of Punjab Wakf Board, which is spread over 10 bigha, when some people belonging to other community had allegedly damaged the constructed structure. Members of the Muslim community said they wanted a peaceful solution to this issue.

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Consumer forum tells insurance firm to pay up car claim
 Claimant’s vehicle had been stolen
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7
The UT Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum (II) has directed Royal Sundaram Alliance Insurance Company to pay Rs 3.27 lakh to a Ludhiana resident whose vehicle was stolen. It was also told to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation and Rs 7,000 as the cost of litigation to the complainant for not settling the claim.

In his complaint, Rakesh Kumar, stated that he had purchased a Santro car for Rs 3.45 lakh on February 2, 2009, which was financed by HDFC Bank.

The car was insured for one year with the declared value of Rs 3.27 lakh.

The car was stolen from his house on May 31, 2009, and he informed the insurance company and reported the matter to the police.

The insurance company had appointed Royal Associates as surveyor and the complainant was asked to submit documents.

The complainant submitted the documents along with the copy of a police report under Section 173, CrPC, where it was mentioned that the car could not be traced.

However, the company refused to give the claim on the grounds that the untraced report was not available.

The forum stated that the report had been filed before the court and no further documents were required. The refusal to settle the claim amounts to deficiency in service on part of the company.

The forum directed the company to pay the insured amount of Rs 3.27 lakh along with an interest at 10 per cent per annum from September 1, 2009, till the date of actual payment.

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Husband booked in attempt to murder case
Tribune News Service

Mohali, June 7
On the complaint of Kiran, a resident of Janta Colony, Nayagaon, the police
has booked her husband Om Pal in an attempt to murder case.

In her complaint, Kiran alleged that her husband returned home after consuming alcohol on June 5 and started assaulting her. She alleged that her husband poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze with an intention to kill her. She was admitted to the PGI, Chandigarh.

The police said after recording statement of the victim, a case under Section 307 of the IPC had been registered against Om Pal.

One booked for fraud

The Mohali police booked a travel agent for duping a Ludhiana resident of Rs 50,000 on the pretext of sending him abroad. The accused has been identified as Jasvir Singh.

The police said Sarbjit Singh, a resident of Ludhiana, had filed a complaint alleging that Jasvir Singh had taken Rs 50,000 from him. But he neither sent him abroad nor returned the money, the police added.

A case under Sections 406, 420 of IPC and Immigration Act has been registered against the accused.

In another case, Sant Singh, a resident of Mahima village, and Randhir Singh, a resident of Patiala, had filed complaints with the police that Karanvir Singh had taken Rs 1.50 lakh from them on the pretext of sending them to Spain. They claimed that the deal was settled at Rs 8.50 lakh. But the accused neither sent their sons abroad, nor returned the money.

The police official said that a case under Sections 419, 420, 465, 468, 471, 120-B of the IPC and 24 Immigration Act was registered.

One booked under Immigration Act

The police today registered a case under Section 24 Immigration Act against Deepak Arora, a resident of SCF 54, Phase VII, Mohali, on the complaint of Vinod Kumar, deputy director, Immigration of Chandigarh.

The police said Vinod Kumar had filed a complaint claiming that Deepak Arora had applied for a licence to run an immigration centre but the ministry concerned had not issued any licence to him. Later, it was found that the accused was running his immigration business without any permission.

A case under Section 24 of the Immigration Act had been registered against the accused. 

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5 nabbed for theft; sent to juvenile home

Zirkapur: Five minor boys were caught while stealing at a house in Shivalik Vihar here on Monday evening. The accused are residents of Lohgarh and Mauli Jagran in Chandigarh.

They were produced in a juvenile court in Mohali and were later sent to a juvenile home in Ludhiana.

Investigating officer Shamsher Singh said the complainant, Mohammad Sultan, a caretaker of the house, said the incident came to light around 5 pm when he went to the house. The lock of the main door was found broken. He called nearby residents and entered the house. They nabbed the boys who were present in the house and informed the police.

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Two cars stolen
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7
Vikram Jadik, a resident of Punjab University campus, Sector 14, reported that his Ritz car (CH01AA-1159) was stolen from Shivalik Enclave, Mani Majra, on June 5. 

A case under Section 379 of the IPC was registered at the Mani Majra police station.aVarun Kumar of Sector 41 reported that his Indigo car (HR26BB-0311) was stolen from in front of his residence on the night of June 3. 

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Shivlove, Rohan put Amritsar in command
Dhruv Pandove U-19 Cricket Trophy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7
Shivlove and Rohan Marwaha put Amritsar in a strong position on the first day of the four-day final of Dhruv Pandove U-19 Cricket Trophy being held at the PCA stadium, Mohali, here today. After electing to bat first, the visitors received an early setback after fielder Ishit Gujral caught opener Karan Sharma (7) on the bowling of in-form medium pacer Gurpreet Singh, who took seven wickets against Chandigarh in the previous match of the tournament.

Rohan Marwaha joined opener Shivlove when the score was 19 for 1, and the duo contributed a 116 -run partnership for the second wicket. Shiv Love made 84 runs off 121 balls studded with 16 boundaries before getting run out on the throw of Bir Kanwar by wicketkeeper Shine Sharma. At 135 for 2 in the 39.1 overs, skipper Mohit Handa joined Rohan Marwaha and added 60 runs to the team’s total before wicketkeeper Shine Sharma caught Rohan Marwaha (55 off 185 balls, including seven boundaries).

Later, bowler Gurpreet Singh with his medium pace took the wicket of skipper Mohit Handa, who contributed 46 off 127 balls, including six boundaries to the team’s total, after fielder Anmoljeet caught him. At the end of the day’s play, Navneet Singh (30) and Navdeep Singh (3) were not out and the score was 255 for 4 in 100 overs. For the hosts, Gurpreet Singh took two wickets and Maninder Singh took one wicket. Scores Amritsar: 255 for 4 in 100 overs (Shivlove 84, Rohan Marwaha 55, Mohit Handa 46, Navneet Singh 30 not out, Navdeep Singh 3 not out, Gurpreet Singh 2 for 77 and Maninder Singh 1 for 28).

Trials

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) will conduct trials to select Mohali (U-22) cricket team on June 8 at C-Ground of the PCA stadium here. Players born on or after September 1,1989, studying and residing in Mohali are eligible for the trials. 

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Bhartvij Academy humble APJ School by 54 runs
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7
Bhartvij Academy defeated APJ School, Kharar, during the ongoing LIC Challenger Trophy being organised by LIC Cricket Club Government Model Secondary School, Sector 26, and the Sector 16 cricket stadium.

In the first match, Bhartivij Academy defeated the opponents by 54 runs.

Batting first, Bhartivij academy scored 127 in the allotted 25 overs. Akashdeep (48) and Shubhankar (23) were the main contributors to the team’s total. From the bowling side, Ashish took 2 for 2.

In reply, the opponents were bundled out at 73 runs. Bowler Divanshu took 3 for 13. In the second match, LIC Cricket Academy defeated Sarvitkari School, Mohali, by 48 runs. Batting first, the hosts made a total of 155 for 5 in the allotted 30 overs. Shivam Bhamri (33) remained the highest scorer for the team. Chasing the target, Sarvitkari School were bowled out on 107 runs. Rahul took five wickets.

In the third match, cricket stadium, Sector 16, defeated Dev Samaj School by a huge margin of 226 runs. Batting first cricket stadium scored 254 for 4 in the allotted 30 overs, whereas Dev Samaj School were bowled out at 26 runs.

In the fourth match, DP Azad Cricket Academy defeated Coaching Centre by seven wickets. Batting first, Coaching Centre scored 134 for 5 in 30 overs, whereas DP Azad academy achieved the target easily.

Scores: Bhartivij Academy: 127 for 7 in 25 overs (Akshdeep 48, Shubhankar 23, Ashish 2 for 21 and Sidanth 2 for 22).

APJ School: 73 all out in 24 overs (Sahil 17, Harmanjeet 18, Divanshu 3 for 13, Harpreet Brar 2 for 9 and Resham 2 for 13).

LIC Academy: 155 for 5 in 30 overs (Shivam Bhamri 33, Shubham Vij 40, Keshav Verma 46 NO, Manoj 17, Rahul 5 for 19 and Shivam Bhamri 2 for 21.

Sarvitkari School: 107 all out in 21 overs (Aman 21 and Rahul 30). Cricket stadium: 254 in 30 overs (Kuljinder 86, Rahul 55, Navansh 54, Asseem 5 for 12, Saurav 3 for 2 and Avinandan 2 for1).

Dev Samaj School: 26 all out in 13 overs.

Coaching Centre: 134 for 5 in 30 overs (Kapil Puniya 51, Anup Dhanda 31 and Aayush Sikka 20).

DP Azad Cricket Academy: 135 for 3 in 25 overs (Vineet Dhaka 31, Shubham Chand 40a nd Daksh Aggarwal 18). 

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APJ academy script huge win
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7
APJ Cricket Academy, Kharar, defeated Shri Shri Cricket Academy in the ongoing third Ashok Kumar Vij Memorial Cricket (U-14) Tournament being organised by Professional Cricket Club at Banyan Tree School, Sector 48, here today.

In the first match, APJ Cricket Academy defeated Shri Shri Cricket academy by 62 runs. Batting first, APJ, Kharar, made 191 runs in 25 overs. Sahil Sharma for his quick fire 51 off 35 and Shivam for his 42 off 32 remained the noticeable batsmen. In reply, Shri Shri managed to make 129 for 5 in the allotted slot. Sagar topped the team’s score chart with his contribution of 75 runs.

In the second match, CCA and GNPS defeated Eicher School by seven wickets. Batting first, Eicher team were bowled out at 69 runs. In reply, CCA and GNS achieved the target easily. Pardeep (27) and Raman (10) were the main contributors to the team’s total.

Scores: APJ academy:191 for 8 in 25 over's (Sahil Sharma 51,Siddhant 46 and Shivam 3 for 15). Shri Shri academy: 129 for 5 in 25 over's (Sagar 75, Harinder 22 and Siddhant 1 for 17).

Eicher academy: 69 all out in 18 overs (Sumit 27, Robin 16, Ishaan Mavi 3 for 14 and Yogesh Aggarwal 2 for 14). CCA and GNPS: 72 for 3 in 8 overs (Pardeep 27, Raman10 and Robin 1 for 16).

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Karnataka get better of Chandigarh in hockey
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 7
The Chandigarh hockey team failed to overcome Karnataka in the knockout stage of the ongoing Junior National Championship being held on the BHA grounds, Churchgate, Mumbai.

After a tough fight, local lads went down to Karnataka by 2-1 in the quarterfinal stage of the tournament.

Karnataka drew the first blood in the 20th minute. Chandigarh came back strongly and levelled the score in the 48th minute of the game, but later in the 60th minute, Karnataka scored the decisive goal to win the match.

In the league stage of the tournament, Chandigarh defeated Manipur by 4-2 and Delhi by 3-1 to move to the knockout stage of the tournament.

Earlier the Delhi team alleged Chandigarh for fielding “overage” players, however, doctors from the organising committee failed to submit medical reports on time and the Delhi team also withdrew the allegations later.

However, the Chandigarh Hockey Association authorities deny that any “defaulter” was included in the squad, as all players who had come under scanner are eligible for playing and also are the former product of the hockey academy, which admit players after proper medical check up.

“We have taken care of all aspects and rules to send our team, so there is no question of being any defaulter in the team. The players have taken along all age-proof documents and also they are the part of the academy,” said YP Vohra.

On the other hand, Karnataka will face Punjab in the final of the national tournament.

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Cricket academy at St Soldier
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, June 7
St Soldier School, Sector 16, has come up with a modern cricket academy that has latest equipment and infrastructure for budding players. The academy has two cemented wickets apart from spacious arena for fielding and fitness drills. Matches will be held on the renovated ground.

Players can also access to video analysis under the supervision of professionals and they will also be able to re-assess their performance through LCDs provided in a separate room after stint at the nets.

Earlier, Sandeep Moudgil, secretary, District Cricket Association, and selector, junior selection committee, inaugurated the academy.

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