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NEIGHBOURHOOD

Civic body for expansion of municipal limits
Megha Mann
Tribune News Service

Ropar, June 22
The civic body here has unanimously passed a resolution to increase the area under municipal limits. As per the resolution, nearby villages would be included under the municipal limits. These villages would get all urban area facilities, including sewerage, water supply, streetlights and pucca roads.

The move is also expected to increase the MC’ revenue with commercial projects and marriage palaces coming under its jurisdiction. A three-member committee would be constituted to execute the process of expanding periphery.

Areas to be included in North Ropar include PUDA approved Gobind Valley, Kotla Nihang, Yaura, Hussainpur, Nanakpura and Ladal. Areas in West Ropar are Khairabad, Budda Bhora, Chhota Phool, Bada Phool and remaining part of Haveli Kalan and Shampura villages.

South areas include the remaining part of Sukhrampur Tappariyan, Rasulpur, outer area of Railon Kalan land besides new bypass, Bechirag Mauja, Raji Ropar, Samrala and Haveli Khurd. An area of Sadavart village, Katli and Vaspura villages would also be included.

Besides, it was decided that a letter would be written to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to allow construction work around Nalagarh Tibbi, a national monument, in order to bring relief to people living around it.

President Amarjit Satyal presided over the meeting.

A resolution was passed for giving 4 to 5 acres of irrigation land, lying between railway station and mini bypass, on lease for constructing a cremation ground for Shivpuri village. The land meant for the cremation ground was acquired for widening of the national highway 21. Thereafter, land at Kotla Nihang was earmarked for the purpose. However, the plan did not materialise as ground was very far away from Ropar.

Illegal colonies to be pulled down
Attar Singh
Tribune News Service

Ambala, June 22
The administration has decided to carry out an anti-encroachment drive in the district. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of the senior functionaries of the administration held here under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Sameer Pal Srow.

According to sources, it was decided that colonisers who had developed colonies without seeking permission from the Town Planning Department and the other departments concerned would be dealt with sternly.

The meeting was attended by senior functionaries of different government departments. Among others present at the meeting included the Superintendent of Police, District Town Planner, Sub-Divisional Magistrate and Executive Engineer of the public works department.

Sameer Pal Srow directed the police to provide help to agencies engaged in demolition of illegal colonies.

Officials said an illegal colony that was being developed at Saha village had been razed. They said colonisers, who were fleecing gullible buyers by selling them plots in unapproved colonies, would be punished. Besides razing illegal structures, cases would be registered against offenders.

He urged buyers to check the status of a colony before buying a plot. Officials of the municipal corporation have been directed to identify encroachments and seek the police’s help in pulling down the unauthorised structures.

It was decided that roadside encroachments which obstructed the smooth flow of traffic would also be removed. Encroachers were asked to voluntarily remove illegal structures or be prepared to face punitive action.

MC accountant held for taking bribe
Tribune News Service

The accused being taken away by the Vigilance sleuths. A Tribune photograph

Fatehgarh Sahib, June 22
Sleuths of Punjab vigilance today arrested an accountant deployed in the municipal council at Mandi Gobindgarh for taking Rs 7,000 from a retired employee of the council.

In his complaint, a retired employee of the committee alleged that accountant Satish Kumar demanded Rs 15,000 for releasing some pending dues. The matter was, however, settled at Rs 7,000 and the money was handed over to the accountant today. A team of the vigilance officials headed by DSP Prithipal Singh arrested Satish after laying a trap in the committee’s office. The amount of bribe was recovered from the possession of the accused and a case under Sections 7,1,3 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, was registered.

Urdu paper added to BEd
Tribune News Service

Patiala, June 22
Punjabi University, Patiala, has added teaching in Urdu to the first year of BEd course. Prof Jamshid Ali Khan, project coordinator for Urdu paper, said the Muslim community had urged the Vice-Chancellor Dr Jaspal Singh to add the paper to the course.

Many schools demanded expertise in Urdu for jobs. Moreover, even the Punjab government has now started inviting Urdu teachers for jobs,” he added.

Now, students would not have to go to Delhi or other places for learning Urdu, the VC added.

CRIME

Woman booked for cheating
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 22
The police has booked a woman in a case of cheating on the complaint of her mother-in-law. Vidya Saini, a resident of Sector 22-B, Chandigarh, reported to police that her daughter-in-law, Tejinder Saini, produced fake and forged documents in the estate office to get their house (#1450) in Sector 22-B registered in her name. Tejinder also forged her signatures, the complainant alleged.

A case under Sections 420, 426 and 448 of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 17 police station. The case has been registered on the directions of the court.

“The father-in-law of the accused died some time back and Tejinder allegedly got the house registered in her name by producing fake documents. Investigations are on,” said inspector Ranjodh Singh, Station House Officer, Sector 17 police station.

Auto driver jumps before train, dies
Tribune News Service

Zirakpur, June 22
A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver allegedly committed suicide by jumping before a passenger train near Dhakoli here this morning. The deceased was identified as Sunil Kumar, a resident of Ambedkar Colony, Dhakoli.

According to the railway police, the incident took place at 7 am. The police handed over the body to the family after an autopsy. The police said he had been under depression for the past two months. The police has initiated inquest proceedings under Section 174 of the CrPC.

Gold bangles snatched

Mohali: Unidentified youths snatched gold bangles from a woman here today. The police said Harbhajan Kaur, a resident of Sante Majra village, had come from Kharar with her grand daughter and was waiting at the Phase I barrier for a bus when the accused who were in a Zen car came and offered the two a lift. After they sat in the car, they took away Harbhajan’s gold bangles and asked them to move out of the vehicle.

One killed, 5 injured in road mishap

Ambala: One person died while five others sustained injuries after the car they were travelling in was hit by a tractor-trailer coming from the opposite side.

The car was on its way to Sangrur from Jawalapur (Uttarakhand) when a tractor coming from Ambala side hit it near Kalpi village on the Ambala-Jagadhari road.

Driver of the car Ramesh, a resident of Sangrur, died on the spot. The injured were rushed to MM Hospital, Mulana, by passersby. A case has been registered in this connection. — Tribune Reporter

SPORTS

Cagers have nowhere to play
Courts at Sec 7, 42 under construction for a long time
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 22
There are several plans to enhance sports infrastructure in the city, but when it comes to implement those, the authorities have failed to accomplish it in time.

Basketball players have nothing to cheer as the basketball courts at Sports Complex, Sector 42, and Sports Complex, Sector 7, have been under construction for a long time.

The UT sports department has decided to organise an All-India Basketball (U-19) Tournament in November at Sports Complex, Sector 42, but the court has been under construction for the past two years.

Players have also been deprived of using facilities at Sports Complex, Sector 7, as the plan to build a court with a synthetic base has been pending for the past three months.

“The centre provides facilities to players and coaches. Work on both courts has started at the same time,” says Parmjit Kaur, a coach with the Chandigarh Sports Council. The non-availability of courts has forced the UT sports department and players to shift coaching camps to private schools.

The authorities maintain that the delay is on the part of the engineering department. Work is expected to be affected by the monsoon in the coming days.

“We are not against upgrade of courts as it is for our benefit. Since the authorities have started the work, they should not stop it in between,” says Jaskeerat Singh, a player.

“According to guidelines of the All-India Basketball Federation, tournaments should be organised at indoor stadiums. It is high time for players to adapt to conditions at indoor stadiums. It will be good if the lone indoor stadium comes up soon,” says Amarjeet Singh, a coach.

“To practise at the main centre has its own importance as it boosts performance. We cannot do anything if the court is not fit for play. It should be a matter of concern for the authorities,” says Manjit Singh, coach at Sports Complex, Sector 7.

Talking about the Sector 42 court, district sports officer KS Bharti says, “It is up to the engineering department to come up with the indoor stadium on time. It has informed us that the stadium will be ready by September. We hope that the tournament in November is organised on time .”

Talking about the Sports Complex, Sector 7, subdivision officer Jagtar Singh says, “We are through with the flooring, but the main problem is with the draw for the tender. As far as specialist carpeting is concerned, we have invited tenders for specification of work. The process will be completed in a day or two, after the permission of the executive engineer is obtained.”

Pramod upsets fourth seed Amit
Billiards and snooker championship
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 22
Pramod Kumar defeated fourth seed Amit Verma (senior category) in the ongoing 27th State Saurabh Khattar Memorial Billiards and Snooker Championship.

A player in action. Tribune photo

In the quarterfinal clash, Pramod after taking full advantage of his skills played a break of 32 to win the first frame by 100-91 and sealed his victory in the second set of the game.

In the second quarterfinal match, Arif Akhtar defeated Satnam Singh in straight sets 2-0. Satnam after a break of 26 took a lead of 52-35. In the second frame, Arif came back and made an unfinished break of 25 to win the match 2-0.

In senior snooker match, top seed Sumit Talwar was too good for Mandeep Makkar to win 3-1(73-23,74-04,60-63,67-06). It was only in the third frame that Mandeep could win at black ball. Sumit was very consistent, controlled the cue ball with soft touch and came up with breaks of 34, 36 and 28.

In the senior billiards championship, Sumit Talwar overcame Ankit Sharma 2-1 (98-100,100-27and100-54). While, in the sub-junior category, Ankush managed to overcome Arush 2-0 (56-40 and 68-37). In another semifinal in the junior category, Prashat outclassed Aarush in straight sets 2-0(59-34 and 56-40).

Chandigarh cruise ahead
Inter-District Cricket (U-22) Tournament
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 22
Chandigarh defeated Amritsar to move into the next stage of ongoing Punjab Inter-District Cricket (U-22) Tournament being held at the cricket stadium, Amritsar. The city team defeated Amritsar by 75 runs on the basis of first innings lead. Earlier, chasing the target of 192 runs, Chandigarh were bowled out on 267 runs in 93.4 overs. Anshul Tripahathi (46), Udit Hari Mehta (55) and Anil Sihag (36) were the main contributors to the team’s total.

For Amritsar team, bowler Rahul took 6 for 65, whereas his counterpart Vinay Chouwdhary managed to grab 3 for 80. In the second match of the day at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala, a brilliant 151-run knock by Kunwar Raina helped the host achieve the Mohali’s target of 373 in 95 overs.

Kunwar Raina knocked 18 boundaries and two sixes to complete his ton. For Mohali, Gunjot Singh took 4 for 115. Patiala won the match on the basis of first inning lead.

Scores

Amritsar: 192 all out in first innings

Chandigarh: 267 all out in 93.4 overs (Udithari Mehta 55, Anshul Tripathi 46,Anil Sihag 36,Rahul Kanojia 6 for 65 and Vinay Choudhary 3 for 80).

Patiala: 377for 7 in 93.1 overs (Kunwar Raina 151, Jiwanjot 73,Preet Kamal 33,Himashu Chawla 36, Beant Singh 26, Robin Dhillon 27 not out and Gunjot Singh 4 for 115).