NEIGHBOURHOOD

Where flies rule the roost
Sanjay Bumbroo
Tribune News Service

Barwala, May 6
“Makhiyon ke karan hamare yahan shadiyon mein to mehman khana bhi nahi pasand karte (Due to the fly menace in the area, guests avoid having food during marriage functions here),” said Varinder Sharma, a resident of Kami village, Panchkula district.

Flies make eatables unfit for consumption at Barwala in Panchkula. Tribune photos: Nitin Mittal

Situation is no better in other villages spread over 14 sq km as more than 200 poultry farms have been set up in the area.

Varinder said sprinkling of chemicals by the poultry farm owners to deal with the menace had further taken a toll on the health of the residents as the area had seen an increase in diarrhoea cases. He said recently four dogs had died and about 18 buffaloes fallen ill due to the menace.

Another villager Deepak Shelly said at least one person in each house of his locality was suffering from diarrhoea or some other disease after eating food prepared under unhygienic conditions. He said despite covering food items properly, flies managed to enter houses and sit on those.

He said though the poultry owners sprayed insect repellents regularly in the area, the doses were high on water and low on insecticides, which nullified the impact of the spray. He said the poultry farm owners were not mixing chemicals with feed, which restricted the breeding of flies in the area, as it reduced the size of eggs.

A sweetmeat shop owner in Barwala said: “No one turns up at our shops. We have suffered huge losses due to the menace. The sales have gone down. Now, we have started spraying repellents and have got some relief.”

Vijay Bansal, president, Shivalik Vikas Manch (SVM), said through his counsel Ravi Sharma, he had served a legal notice on the Finance Commissioner-cum-Principal Secretary, department of environment, Haryana, for unheeding the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court by failing to comply with its order to deal with the menace. The notice stated that if the commissioner failed to take necessary steps within 10 days as per the court directions, the manch would be forced to move the High Court against him under the Contempt of Court Act.

Meanwhile, SDM Sharandeep Kaur Brar has constituted an 11-member public representative team of Barwala block which will submit its report on the fly menace to the district administration. Sarpanch Sanjeev Rana, Deepak Chauhan and sarpanch of Natwal village Surjeet Kumar’s names figure on the list.

Fatehgarh Sahib, May 6
Though the procurement process is going on smoothly, the lifting of procured wheat has become a major problem in the grain markets of the district, particularly in Bassi Pathana, causing inconvenience to farmers, commission agents as well as labourers.

“The inclement weather has further aggravated the problem. More than 5 lakh bags of procured wheat are lying in the Bassi Pathana grain market,” said Rajesh Singla, state press secretary, Punjab Arhtiya Association.

He said Markfed had not lifted the procured wheat. Due to rain, wheat had started rotting, moreover, there was no space in mandis to unload the produce being brought by farmers, he added. He said the farmers and commission agents were the worst sufferers. He stated that the lifting process had not yet started properly, resulting in heaps of procured wheat bags lying unattended in the mandis. He urged the officials concerned to lift wheat from mandis.

He said as there was only one contractor in the grain market, there was an acute shortage of labour.

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Yashvir Mahajan claimed that the procurement process was going on smoothly. A total of 2,66,286 lakh metric tonnes of wheat had been procured against 2,29,856 lakh metric tonnes procured last year. He said out of the total Rs 321.41 crore, the payment of Rs 297.85 crore had been made.

James Downing

Chandigarh, May 6
The Indian athletes are famous for proving their mettle against all odds. And when it comes to find the real talent, the nation as well as the city beautiful is the best place to find the real cream of sportspersons. James Downing, the ace tennis professional, who was in the city to find the real talent at junior-level, felt that the belt of Punjab and Chandigarh, has the real hidden potential, when it comes to sport of tennis.

James during his visit to India was seen looking for the talent at junior level as he is coming up to set up an academy-cum-sponsorship venture for 80 talented players from all over India for a period of five years. The venture is expected to start by January 2013.

“This nation is full of talent but as per my experience, the talent needs to be groomed at right time and age. We have so many players but all they need to get is the right infrastructure and coaching under the right guidance,” said James. He added that, “I am proud to be part of this project. I have many corporate houses including sports companies helping me in my effort. He was the first foreign coach to stage camps in Bombay (Maharastra Lawn Tennis Association) during 1993. He is also running his own tennis academy in Washington DC.

“During my visit to the CLTA, tennis academy in Ludhiana and many other places, I found that the players are well built and have sound equipments but all they need is the right tune in. I am short listing some names and hopefully I will help them in achieving success with all due respect o their future,” said he.

“My sponsors including Lacoste and Yonex have been given the task of listing and presenting the best of the best in Junior Indian tennis. I have held intensive tennis training camps in Maharashtra, Haryana and for the past five months in Jossowal, Punjab at the Harvest Tennis Academy. The players are full of talent, physical stature, strength of mind, which is an important aspect of the play,” he said.

Chandigarh, May 6
The home team of Chandigarh and Ropar recorded wins in their respective matches of the ML Markan Trophy, here.In their match against the local outfit, Jalandhar resuming from their overnight score of 121 for 7 in 57 overs lasted another 12.2 overs before bundling out for 164 in 69.2 overs.

The local team won the match by an innings and 178 runs victory to attain six points including a bonus. With this win, the Chandigarh team moved to the top of the table with 19 points.

Brief Scores:

Chandigarh (1st innings)-390 for all out in 111.5 overs (Lakshay Rakhra 151, Vineet Dhaka 131, Bhagminder Singh 28, Manikaran 3 for 92, Karan Kahlon 4 for 80, Rohit Chaudhary 2 for 85).

Jalandhar (1st Innings)-48 all out in 20.5 overs (Sahil Mahay 11, Sagar Sharma 5 for 2, Bhagminder Singh 3 for 15).

Jalandhar (2nd Innings)-164 all out in 69.2 overs (Rajat Sharma 35, Mohit Mariya 41, Damandeep Singh 34, Sagar Sharma 2 for 16 and Vineet Dhaka 3 for 32, Bhagminder Singh 2 for 46, Raman Bishnoi 2 for 19).

In another match, resuming from their overnight score of 137 for 2 in 33 overs, the team of Ropar declared their second innings at 308 for 8 in 66.5 overs. Sahil (83), Jagdeep (32), Abhishek (65) and Rohit Sharma (65) were the main scorers for the team. For Ludhiana, Anirudh took 4 for 85 while Sher Bahadur claimed 2 for 85.

On other hand, the Ludhiana team bundled out for 82 runs in 35.1 overs. Dipin Chitkara (18) and Rohit Verma (21) were the main scorers for Ludhiana. Medium pacer, Resham, took the magic figures after claiming 7 for 37.

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)-240 all out in 85.2 overs (Ramandeep 31, Rohit Verma 38, Manan Jain 34, Dipin Chitkara 25, Resham 5 for 87 and Jagdeep 4 for 103.)

Ropar 2nd Innings-308 for 8 declared 66.5 overs (Sahil 83, Jagdeep 32 Abhishek 65, Rohit Sharma 65, Anirudh 4 for 85, Sher Bahadur 2 for 85.

Ludhiana-82 all out in 35.1 overs (Dipin Chitkara 18, Rohit Verma 21 Resham 7 for 37).

In the third match Mohali won on the first innings lead of 49 runs against Patiala. Mohali secured three points while Patiala logged one point.

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)-111 all out in 61.2 overs (Akul Pandove 12 and Sanbir Singh 49, Amolpreet 30, Harmanveer 5 for 21, Amish Sidhu 4 for 51).

Mohali(2nd Innings)-276 all out in 97.4 overs (Shubhaman Singh 68, Karanpreet 65, Amrit Rehal 35, Harmanbir 27 and Ramandeep 23, Gurtek 6 for 88).

Patiala 2nd innings-210 for 4 in 54 overs (Mandeepinder 106, Sanbir Singh 46, Harpreet Singh 3 for 71, Tarnpreet 1 for 26).

Panchkula, May 6
An all-round performance by skipper Aman Kumar helped the Hansraj Cricket Academy, Sector 6, to defeat Andale Cricket Academy by four wickets, in the first match of the BK Black Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for Boys (U-13), being held, here today.

Aman contributed 62 runs off 38 balls studded with nine boundaries and took two wickets for the team. Andale Cricket Academy while batting first scored 163 runs in the allotted 30 overs. Mohd Asif (46) and Rahul Gupta (32) was the key scorer for the team while for bowling side, Akshit Gar took three wickets.

In reply, the winning side scored 167 runs in the 24th over. Aman Kumar scored an unbeaten 62-run while Ravi Kant contributed 47 runs in the team’s win. For the bowling side, Sunil Kumar took 3 for 26 while Khush Gupta claimed 2 for 22.

Brief Score:

Andale Cricket Academy-163 for 9 in 30 overs (Mohd Asif 46, Rahul Gupta 32, Mohit Sheokand 21, Akshit Gar 3 for 20, Abhisek 2 for 12, Paras 2 for 22, Aman Kumar 2 for 23)

Hansraj Cricket Academy-167 for 4 in 23.4 overs (Aman Kumar 62 not out, Ravi Kant 49, Akshit Garg 26, Tanish Dhingra 20, Sunil Kumar 3 for 26, Khush Gupta 2 for 22).

Chandigarh, May 6
In the ongoing CII KC Royal Park Corporate Cricket Cup the team of HDFC Bank Limited overcame Vodafone India Limited, at Guru Nanak Public School Sector 36, here.

The losing team after opting to bat first scored a total of 155 runs in their allotted quota of 20. On other hand, the winning side achieved the target in the 18th over of the game. Amandeep Sagoo with his unbeaten 103 runs helped the winning side to grab the match.

In another match, Vardhman Textiles defeated Trigma Solutions. Batting first, the winning team posted a handsome total of 258 runs. Sumit scored a quick fire 62. Later, loosing side was bowled on a mere total of 116 runs. Sumit with his all round performance claimed three wickets and also bagged man of the match title.

Chandigarh, May 6
The Kings XI Punjab management joined hands with Sadhbhavana Indian Army, today, to provide an opportunity to children from Kashmir to witness the IPL match on May 5 at the PCA Stadium, Mohali.

As a part of Sadhbavna initiative being undertaken by the Indian Army, these school children during the regional education tour got a chance to meet their favorite players of Kings XI Punjab. — TNS

Chandigarh, May 6
The Kings XI Punjab management joined hands with Sadhbhavana Indian Army, today, to provide an opportunity to children from Kashmir to witness the IPL match on May 5 at the PCA Stadium, Mohali.

As a part of Sadhbavna initiative being undertaken by the Indian Army, these school children during the regional education tour got a chance to meet their favorite players of Kings XI Punjab. — TNS

Chandigarh, May 6
The cricket team of Laser Sharp Shooters, Sector 47, defeated Mani Majra Dare Devils by five wickets, during the match of Forever seven-a-side Cricket Tournament organised to promote body donation after death, here.

The team of Mani Majra Dare Devils elected to bat first after winning the toss. And set a target of 60 runs in 7 overs. Sanjay Yadav (11 off 4) and Anubhav Mehta (20 off 15) were the main scorers for the team. For the bowling side, Sahil took 2 for 4 while Vijay Bansal, Gaurav Chhabra and Siddhant Saini took one wicket each.

In reply, the winning side achieved the target in the 5th over of the game. Kishore Bhatt scored an unbeaten 22 off 6 while Vijay Bansal remained unbeaten on 12 runs. Gaurav Chhabra (12) was the other main scorer.

In mother match, Trishakti Lions, Sector 49, defeated Shivalik Smashers, Sector 41, by five wickets. Batting first Shivalik Smashers bowled out on a mere total of 42 runs with Shitij (19) and Saurabh (14) scoring the main runs for the team. Chasing the target, the winning side won eth match in the 5th over after loosing two wickets. Devinder (9) and Krishan (8) were the main scorer for the team.