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160 students selected

Banur, May 2
Saheed Udham Singh Group of Colleges, Banur, conducted a placement drive for the polytechnic students at its campus. A total of 160 students were selected during the drive.

More than 15 reputed companies visited the campus and more than 800 final semester students belonging to different polytechnics from Punjab and outside participated in the drive.

Some of the companies conducted online tests, while others took written test for selecting students for the interview. Some companies even held group discussions before the interview. — OC

Residents irked over shortage of water
Our Correspondent

Kalka, May 2
Resentment prevails among residents of Shiv Colony in Pinjore over the shortage of water from the past few weeks. The residents complained that the department of public health was supplying water in the colony thrice a week.

Subsequently, the residents of the colony are forced to buy water tankers to meet their daily needs, thereby causing financial loss to them. The residents further resented that despite numerous reminders to the administration, the authorities have failed to initiative any action for providing adequate water supply.

A public health department official on the condition of anonymity said installation of new tube-wells would be a viable solution to this problem.

They alleged that at present, water was being supplied in the colony from the Bitna Seuri tube-well.

Student hangs himself to death
Our Correspondent

Ambala, May 2
A student of mechanical engineering of MM Engineering College, Mullana, committed suicide by hanging with a ceiling fan in his hostel’s room this afternoon.

The deceased was identified as Jasbir Singh, a resident of Balo village, Kaithal district.

Balwinder Singh, cousin of the deceased, who is also a student of the hotel management in MM University, asked one of his roommates, Nitin, to check Jasbir in the hostel when he did not get any respond from Jasbir on the calls made to him.

Nitin informed the warden in this regard and when the room of Jasbir was opened, he was found hanging with the ceiling fan.

The cause of suicide could not be ascertained so far. The body of Jasbir was sent to MMU Medical College for a post-mortem.

15-acre wheat stubble gutted
Our Correspondent

Dera Bassi, May 2
A major fire that broke out near Jharmari village this noon had damaged wheat stubble in the area of nearly 15 acres, which was left by farmers to produce wheat husk.

As per information, fire broke out this noon and damaged wheat stubble in nearly 15 acres. Fire official Avtar Singh said six fire tenders, including two from Ambala, two from ammunition depot Dappar, one from Nahar fabrics and one from Dera Bassi, reached the spot and doused the fire. The reason of the fire could not be ascertained till yet.

College releases prospectus

Patiala, May 2
Khalsa College, Patiala, released a separate prospectus of professional and post graduate courses today. Dr SS Tiwana, Dean, Academic Affairs, Punjabi University, Patiala, released the prospectus. While releasing the prospectus, he expressed happiness at the relevance of courses started by the college keeping in mind the latest trends. He also applauded the efforts of the college in imbibing modern techniques of education. Principal Dr Dharminder Singh Ubha also spoke. — TNS

COURTS

Man acquitted in case of attempt to rape
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 2
A local court today acquitted a 29-year-old man in an attempt to rape case. According to the prosecution case, the incident occurred on December 29, 2011 in Hallo Majra while the complainant and her daughter-in-law were alone in the house.

Suresh, a resident of Ram Darbar, forcefully opened the door of their house and tried to rape the daughter-in-law. Seeing this, the mother-in-law raised an alarm and neighbours caught the alleged accused, Suresh, who was later handed over to the police.

The court today acquitted the accused after the prosecution failed to prove the charges.

Man acquitted

Chandigarh, May 2
A local court today acquitted a Mohali resident was who caught by the UT police with 1.8 kg of cannabis (charas) in 2009. The Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge, VP Sirohi, acquitted Ram Jeevan (39) as the prosecution had failed to prove the charges.

Jeevan was arrested from a naka near the transport light point in November, 2009, and 1.8 kg of cannabis was allegedly recovered from his possession. — TNS

CRIME

Robbery case cracked, 1 held
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, May 2
With the arrest of an accused, the police has solved a robbery case of Sector 6 in which an elderly couple were robbed of cash and jewellery over Rs 6 lakh on January 22 last.

The accused, identified as Mohammad Dilshan, a resident of Mauli Jagran and presently lodged in the Burail jail, was brought on the production warrant today. He was produced in the court today, which remanded him to three-day police custody.

Confirming the same, CIA inspector Surjeet Singh said they had received information that Dilshan was involved in the robbery and was presently lodged in the Burail jail in some theft case, along with two other accomplices. He said investigations in the case were on and would be able to arrest the remaining accused soon.

According to police sources, during investigation Dishan told the police that a total of five persons were involved in the robbery. Three of them entered the house, while other two remain outside the house during the robbery.

One booked for cheating
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 2
The UT police has registered a case of cheating against a Mohali resident who had submitted fake documents in the court while applying for bail.

A case under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the police station of Sector 17 here against Munish Kumar who gave surety by producing fake documents in the court of Parinder Singh, JMIC, Chandigarh.

Stepfather held for rape bid

Zirakpur, May 2
A minor girl today approached the police alleging that her stepfather tried to rape her at their residence in Phabhat here today.

On the complaint of the victim, the police has arrested the stepfather and registered a case under Sections 376 and 511 of the IPC against him.

According to police sources, the victim alleged that her stepfather had tried to rape her several times when her mother was not at home. — TNS

SPORTS

Lakshay, Vineet hit centuries
Their 230-run partnership for fourth wicket rescues home team
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 2
Putting the home team in strong position, local batsmen Lakshay and Vineet Dhaka scored brilliant centuries against Jallandhar, during the first day of ongoing ML Markan Trophy for boys (U-16) being held at DAV School Sector 8, here today.

Lakshay Rakhara scored an unbeaten 134 off 243 studded with 20 boundaries while his teammate and crease partner Vineet Dhaka contributed 131off 178 including 24 boundaries. The duo rescued the team after scoring a brilliant 230-run partnership for the fourth wicket in 54.1 overs. Vineet was caught by Rohit off medium pacer Manikaran.

Earlier, with luck favouring the Chandigarh team, the home team after winning the toss, elected to bat first. The opening pair started off on a poor note and managed to add only 15 runs in first 10 over before Jasnoor Singh (2-run) was caught by wicket keeper Rajput off Manikaran.

Skipper Bhagminder Singh was next to go when Karan Kahlon on the individual score of 28 runs cleaned him up. Raman Bishnoi became the third victim of the visiting side after Jalandhar wicketkeeper Rohit stumped him on his individual score of 4-run.

Bowler Manikaran struck again after he claimed Pardeep Yadav (16 runs). The home team scored a total of 338 runs after loosing five wickets in 98 overs till the end of day’s play. Bowler Manikaran took 3 for 79 for Jalandhar.

Brief Scores:

Chandigarh (Ist innings)-338 for 5 in 98 overs (Lakshay Rakhra 134 not out, Vineet Dhaka 131, Bhagminder Singh 28, Manikaran 3 for 79).

In the second match of the day, Ropar after opted to bat first against Ludhiana, posted a total of 315 runs before getting all out in 80.1 overs.

A 162-run partnership for the third wicket between Sahil Chander and Jagdeep helped the team to achieve the target. Sahil Chander scored including 12 boundaries while Jagdeep ended up with 54 off 114 inclusive of seven boundaries.

Another batsman Amrit Pal contributed 46 off 81 including seven boundaries while Rohit Sharma (29) was the other main scorer. Off spinner Sher Bahadur was the highest wicket taker with 4 for 81 while Manan Jain and Ramandeep claimed two wickets each. In reply, the Ludhiana team scored 37 for 1 in 19 overs till the end of day’s play.

Brief Scores: Ropar (1st innings)-315 all out in 80.1 overs (Sahil Chander 76, Jagdeep 54, Amritpal 46, Rohit Sharma 29, Sher Bahadur 4 for 81, Manan Jain 2 for 80, Ramandeep 2 for 47).

Ludhiana (1st innings)-37 for 1 in 19 overs.

In the third match at Baradari Ground Patiala, the Mohali team bundled out on a mere total of 160 runs in their first innings, during their match against the home team.

Patiala’s left arm spinner Sudeep was the pick of the bowlers after claming 5 for 46 while off spinner Gurtek Singh claimed 3 for 34. The Mohali batsmen failed to face the spin bowling attack and only Shubham (45 runs) along with Siddharth (38 runs) contributed the lion’s share.

Chasing the target, Patiala team scored 57 for 3 in 28 overs at the close of day’s play. Akul Pandove (12) and Mandeep Inder (5) were the main scorers of the day. For Mohali, Amish took 2 for 22.

Brief Scores:

Mohali (1st innings)-160 all out in 69 overs (Shubham 45, Siddharth 38, Sudeep 5 for 46, Gurtek Singh 3 for 34)

Patiala (1st innings)-57 for 3 in 28 overs (Akul Pandove 12, Sanbir Singh 38 not out, Amish 2 for 22).

No. 2 at 9, Vasundhara proves her mettle
Tribune News Service

Vasundhara Thiara with her trophies at the Chandigarh Golf Range. Tribune Photo: Manoj Mahajan.

Chandigarh, May 2
For Vasundhara Thiara age is no bar when it comes to bringing laurels for city beautiful and her family. The 9-year-old proved her mettle after achieving second rank in the Indian Golf Union (IGU) order of Merit.

Vasundhara is being trained under a renowned coach. She has also bagged the honour to become city’s first girl to bring such laurels in Golf Child Prodigy is Nationally Ranked No 2 in the Indian Golf Union Order of Merit for 2011 in her category.

The young prodigy has teed off in many championships including the Indian Golf Union Junior Girls Tour, Albatross Junior Golf Championship, CGA Juniors Tour and the US Kids Golf Tour.

Last year, she participated in the IGU tournaments for getting all the exposure of the different golf courses. She is currently holding the No 2 rank for the past two years.

Adding another feather to her cap, she is the youngest player of her category to bag the 1st position in all the CGA Junior Tournaments. She has also won all the five US Kids Tournaments played with the best score of 2 under par.

“I am looking forward to represent the nation in the forthcoming US Kids World Cup to be played in the end of July or early August in Pinehurst (Carolina, USA). I will try to give my best in the competition and moreover, I will try to carry on my present form there,” said Vasundhara.

She added, “I am working on few aspects on game especially the chip-in part of the sport. I am also undergoing practice sessions under the guidance of my coach everyday. Hopefully, I will make my city and family proud in future,” said Vasundhara.

Her coach, Jesse Grewal, said: “Some people are born talented and some work hard to become so. She is among those who sweat out hard to master the game. She is a keen learner and I have full faith in her.”