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Encroachments a bane of this city
Ambala, September 4 While the district administration is making efforts to improve the situation, it seems that residents are not supporting them. The problem has been compounded by the haphazard parking of vehicles. Sameer Pal Srow, Deputy Commissioner, stated that they were making all efforts to improve the situation. A few days ago he had directed the committee staff to get roads in main bazaars and around the bus stand cleared of all encroachers. “The 14 feet wide road has been encroached upon by vendors,” said Surinder Juneja, a local businessman. “Encroachments in sabzi mandi have become a regular feature here,” he added. Srow said he had already appointed three officials as Duty Magistrate to maintain law and order and even issued directions to them for removing the encroachments. He claimed that the municipal corporation had demolished hundreds of structures in Ambala Cantt during an anti-encroachment drive last month. |
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No end to cattle menace in Ambala
Ambala, September 4 A number of complaints have been made, but the municipal corporation officials have unheeded all of them. Cattle often cause traffic jams at busy intersections of Sadar Bazar, Mahesh Nagar Chowk, Gita Gopal Chowk and sabzi mandi. Some even fall victims to reckless driving. It is the duty of the MC officials to check the menace. The situation is no better in Cantonment area. A few days ago, an Armyman, Havildar Ved Pal, lost his life after his scooter hit a stray animal on the Durand road near Military Hospital in Cantonment area. Residents lamented that the officials concerned failed to take stern action against owners of the animals. Local MLA Anil Vij said there were more than 150 dairies in Ambala and cattle spread filth and dirt on roads besides causing accidents during night hours. He said all efforts of the district administration had failed to fructify. As milch cattle turn dry, dairy owners leave them on streets. A dairy expert claimed that the menace could be checked if dairy owners resorted to the practice of numbering their cattle. |
Windshield Experts penalised, told to pay relief to customer
Chandigarh, September 4 Amrendra Kumar Singh, a resident of Sector 32, filed a complaint before the forum comprising its president PD Goel and members Rajinder Singh Gill and Madanjit Kaur Sahota that he approached Windshield Experts, Sector 22, for replacement of a windshield glass (front glass), damaged in an accident, of his car Make Hyundai Santro. The shopkeeper replaced the glass under insurance with warranty of one year, for which the complainant paid Rs1,026. It was alleged that rubber strip, fixed round the glass, was not properly fitted and therefore, he approached the shopkeeper on June 2, 2011 but the rubber strip could not be replaced as it was not available at the service centre. It is further alleged that on June 6, the windshield glass developed a crack from the edges and the next day he approached the shopkeeper again for replacement of glass as well as rubber strip. According to the complainant, the crack had appeared either due to poor workmanship or due to installation of a defective piece of windshield glass. The service manager, however, refused to replace the glass submitting that the glass had developed a crack due to creation of vacuum inside the car, alleged Amrendara. Not replacing the windshield glass within the warranty period despite repeated requests by the complainant definitely amounted to gross deficiency in service and adopted unfair trade practice on the part of the shopkeeper, observed the forum disposing of the case exparte. Gross deficiency in service The Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum observed that not replacing the windshield glass within the warranty period despite repeated requests by the complainant definitely amounted to gross deficiency in service and adopted unfair trade practice on the part of the
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Accidental firing
Chandigarh, September 4 The police claimed to have closed the investigations stating that another SBI employee who was suspected to be injured with the bullet claimed that the injury was due to bursting of a mobile phone. Ranjodh Singh, SHO, Sector 17, said that Jagtar was produced in the court and sent to judicial custody. “An employee, Somnath, was suspected to have be injured during the accidental firing, however, he gave a statement that his injury was due to the bursting of a mobile near his ear”, the SHO said. The incident took place during the quarterly structure meeting with the management of the SBI, Chandigarh circle at Sector 17. OP Indal, president, SBI SC / ST Employees Welfare Association, said that the incident was accidental and unintentional. “Jagtar Singh’s licensed pistol accidentally fell on the floor and a round was fired from it automatically and the splits of the bullet hit Somnath who was given first aid and is fine”, Indal said. Indal said, the earlier employees of the union thought that Somnath was injured due to bursting of a mobile phone, however, later they discovered that splits of the bullets had hit him near his ear after bouncing back from the floor.
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Shivdeep hits bull’s eye
Chandigarh, September 4 Shivdeep secured 554 points out of 600 points. In the girls’ (junior) .177 peep sight air rifle event, Anjum Moudgil stood first after securing 387 points out of 400 points, while Mridhula Mahajan attained 381 points to finish second in the category. Chahat Deep Kaur finished third after securing 373 points. Results: Boys (junior): .177 air pistol (ISSF): Maheep Gill (567/600), Vishwajeet Singh (553/600), Akash Thakur (544/ 600); boys (junior) .177 peep sight air rifle (NR): Manoj Thakur (367/400); girls (sub-junior) .177 peep sight air rifle (NR): Neena Chandel (373/400); girls (junior) .177 air pistol (ISSF): Asavari Tayal (281/ 400); men (junior) .177 air pistol (NR): Mohiteshwar Joshi (334/ 400), Harsh Beniwal (328/400), Siddharth Khanna (244/400); men (sub-junior) .177 air pistol (NR): Jangvir Singh Bajwa (325/400), Sunbir Singh Chawla (290/400), Shivesh (272/400); girls (junior) .177 air pistol (nr): Neha Sheoran (335/400), Gauri (325/400), Neena Chandel (305/400); girls (junior) .177 air pistol (nr): Shivangee Sanwaria (318/400), Yashashwini (314/400), Anahat Bajwa (271/400). |
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BTS-48, DAV-8 register wins
Chandigarh, September 4 In the first match of the day, hosts BTS defeated CL Champs, Panchkula, by eight wickets. After electing to bat first, CL Champs made a total of 58 runs in the allotted overs. Saksham Gupta topped the team’s score chart with his 22-run contribution. For bowling side, Amul took two for 15. In reply, BTS team achieved the target in 11 overs. Neeraj Dahiya contributed a quick fire 17 off seven, while Akash made 23 runs to ensure the team’s victory. Gurdeep and Ansh took one wicket each. In the second match of the day, DAV-8 got the better of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, by 133 runs. Batting first, DAV team made a total of 167 runs. Shubham Chand contributed most 99 off 51 to guide the team to victory. Shrey (23) was the other main scorer for the team. In reply, GMSSS-19 failed to attain the target and bundled out on the total of 34 runs in 18 overs. Dinesh (nine) was the main scorer for the team. Ankur was the pick of the bowlers, who took four for nine. Brief scores (Match I): CL Champs: 58 for 8 in 20 overs (Saksham Gupta 22, Gurdeep 15; Parvesh Sharma 2 for 10, Amul 2 for 15). BTS School: 61 for 2 in 10.2 overs (Neeraj Dahiya 17, Akash 23; Gurdeep 1 for 12, Ansh Sehgal 1 for 14). Match II: DAV-8: 167 for 5 wickets in 20 overs (Shubham Chand 99, Shrey 23; Raman 2 for 18). GMSSS-19: 34 all out in 17 overs (Dinesh 9; Ankur
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Daksh, Harleen win top spots in tennis
Chandigarh, September 4 Yuvraj went down to Daksh by 4-0, 4-1. Earlier in the semifinal match, Yuvraj outperformed
top seed Asav Kumar in straight sets by 5-3, 4-1, while Daksh Marwah overcame Sunny Goswami by 5-3, 4-1 to reach to the final of the tourney. In the final of the girls’ category, Harleen Kaur overcame Ashpreet Kaur by 4-2, 4-1. In the semifinals of the category, Harleen Kaur overcame Tanisha Indrayan by 4-1, 4-0, while Ashpreet Kaur defeated Shreya Mittal 4-0, 4-1. During the tournament, Shreya Mittal, Sunny Goswami, Yuvraj Toor, Arashjot Bhatti and Sohani Makkar were given appreciation certificates. |
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Livewires (seniors) lift Independence Cup
Chandigarh, September 4 Govind Sharma (21) was the most successful batsman of the team. In reply, Livewires (juniors) failed to achieve the target and made 47 for five in six overs. Sikender Rana (23) was the main contributor in the team’s total. Vivek Gill took three for four. |
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St Kabir pocket soccer title
Panchkula, September 4 Earlier in the semifinals, St Kabir School beat St Xavier’s School by 1-0, while Delhi Public School, Pinjore, ousted hosts St Xavier’s School, Panchkula, by 1-0. During the tournament, Vikram of St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School was adjudged the best player, while Rytham of St Kabir was declared the best goalkeeper. |
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Sahil to lead U-14 cricket team
Chandigarh, September 4 Other team members are Raman Bishnoi, Pardeep Yadav, Siddharth Rawat, Jasnoor Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Harmik Singh, Arunam Parshad, Gurkirat Singh, Resham Sharma, Akul Partap Pandove, Deepin Chitkara, Jaswinder Singh Saini, Eshaan Mavi and Karan Rajput. Sukhwinder Singh has been appointed as the coach and Rajkumar Mandora as the assistant coach. |
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