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Acute power scarcity in
Kalka, Pinjore
Kalka, June 14 The residents of Pinjore said that there have been unscheduled power cuts these days for more than 11 hours a day. They further alleged that power breakdown, which occurred due to some major fault, also leads long power cuts, which causes great inconvenience to them, specially in the rural areas. Due to the failure of feeder of Shahpur village, several villagers adjacent to Pinjore were deprived of the electricity for more than 17 hours, as it took 17 hours to resume the power supply. The electricity department is facing staff shortage these days. Same is the story of Kalka residents, as they are also facing unscheduled power cuts on an average for more than nine hours these days. Several areas of Kalka, specially, the rural areas are complaining of low voltage problem. The inhabitants of Tagra Kali Ram , adjacent to Bharat Nagar, Kalka alleged low voltage problem. Most of the electricity equipments have been damaged due to the low voltage. The department of UHBVN, Kalka has negligent attitude towards them, as they have not installed feeder in the village for the past more than five years. |
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Air Commodore Patnaik takes charge at AF station Ambala
Ambala, June 14 An alumnus of the NDA and that of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Air Commodore DK Patnaik was commissioned on Jun 08, 1984 in the fighter stream of Indian Air Force. He has flown over 2,600 hours on various types of aircraft of the IAF. He is a qualified Fighter Combat Leader and has flown Mig-21 and Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft. In his 28 years of service career, Air Commodore Patnaik has held numerous important field commands and staff appointments at Command and Air HQ. He has commanded a frontline Air Defence Unit in WAC and EW range. He has undertaken important foreign assignments from time to time. He was awarded Vayu Sena Medal Gallantry during Kargil operation in 1999.
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5 employees suspended
Fatehgarh Sahib, June
14 The minister also went through the office records minutely. He has asked the secretary transport to order their immediate suspension and issue stern warning to those who came late. While talking to the media persons, the minister said that he has directed the officers in the districts and state headquarters to be punctual and truthfully discharge their official duties. Sources said that the local DTO office had become a den of corruption and the officials posted here have further engaged the private persons, who deal with the public officially on their behest and collect the fees. |
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Rs 1 lakh snatched
Ambala, June 14 According to information, Savitri a resident Preet Vihar had withdrawn Rs 1 lakh from State Bank of India, Model Town, branch this noon. After withdrawing the money, she was going to her house along with her brother on a motorcycle. When she reached near Jandli railway crossing, two youths appeared on a motorcycle. One of the youths snatched her purse carrying the cash. The woman raised an alarm for help but the robbers managed to flee from there. The police has registered a case against unidentified robbers. No clue of the robbers was achieved so far. |
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Bribe charge
Chandigarh, June 14 According to information available, juice-vendor Satish had complained that Ram Nivas had been harassing him from the last couple of days for a bribe of Rs 5,000. He reported the matter to the CBI, which laid a trap. Satish agreed to give Rs 1,000 to the constable. When the constable received the amount, CBI sleuths caught him red-handed in possession of the currency. — TNS
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Three men create ruckus, attack watchman
Panchkula, June 14
The SHO police station, Sector 5, said that after receiving the complaint they have registered the daily diary report.
He said they awaiting the CCTV footage and a manhunt would be launched to nab the culprits. Narrating the incident to the media, here today, the landlady Meenakshi Garg said that she along with her sons Harsh and Dhruv and her sister were going to sleep when they heard the sound of a car stopping near the main gate. She said three accused started slamming the main gate with
feet and as they saw a CCTV camera installed at the gate they damaged it. Thereafter, she immediately informed the security agency, which had installed the CCTV cameras. Garg said that after hearing the noise she asked the watchman to check as to who was creating ruckus near the gate. She alleged that as soon as Rana opened the gate the accused caught hold of him and started beating him with an iron rod besides hurling abuses on her family. She further alleged that three accused also threatened that they would eliminate her husband Lovelish Garg and other members of the family. However, Lovelish was not in the house as he was recuperating at a relative’s house as he was recently operated for kidney ailment. She rued that even though the security agency had arrived at the site on time but they did not chase the accused who fled from the site after making ruckus for about 6 to 7 minutes. However, CEO of the security company said that their main duty was to reach the site within few minutes and provide security cover to the family. He said it was not their duty to chase the criminals but assist the family by safeguarding their lives and property.
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Two accidents reported in city
Chandigarh, June 14 He was walking on the road near the Thakur Dwara Mandir at Mani Majra when the accident took place. He was injured and admitted to the PGI. The vehicle was identified. Sukhwinder Singh of Sardoolgarh in the Mansa district of Punjab reported that the driver of a three-wheeler, Jeewan Kumar, hit his motorcycle, being driven by Butta Singh. It was hit near the traffic lights on the road separating Sectors 40 and 41. The motorcyclist was injured and admitted to the PGI. The accused was arrested and released on bail.
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Bag snatched
Chandigarh, June 14 The bag contained Rs 3,000, a PAN card, a credit card, a gold earring, a USB and some documents. The incident occurred near the Sanatan Mandir at Sector 38 on June 13. A case under Sections 356 and 379 of the IPC was registered at the police station in Sector 39.
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House burgled
Chandigarh, June 14 According to the police, the theft took place when the owner of the house was not in town. According to complainant Amrik Singh Ahluwalia, the theft took place between June 7 and June 13. Apart from household goods, Rs 45,000 was missing from the house. A case under Sections 457 and 380 of the IPC was registered at the police station in Sector 19. The case was under investigation.
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Junior football camp to target 2,500 students in city
Chandigarh, June 14 The selection process is being organised for the first time in the city. On their return, five youngsters would receive training scholarships under the youth development programme of India’s National Club-Mohun Bagan. In addition, cash prizes worth Rs 7.20 lakh would be given to three winners from every city where the selection process will take place. The camp in Munich would provide an opportunity to teenagers between the age group of 14-16 years from across the world to meet and train with the legendary FC Bayern Munich coaches on the club’s official training ground. They would also get a chance to attend a match at Allianz Arena, the unique football stadium, and meet football stars from FC Bayern Munich like Thomas Mueller, Bastian Schweinsteiger and others. Manish Kumar, senior regional manager, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance (North Zone), said the junior football camp would target 2,500 students across 35 top schools and 15 football clubs and academies in Chandigarh. He said the selection process would also be held in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kerala, Kolkata and North East and added that overall 45,000 youngsters will be targeted during these camps. Speaking on the occasion, Harjinder Singh, chief coach, Chandigarh Football Academy, said this was a unique platform to expose the budding football talent in Punjab and give them an opportunity to nurture their skills amidst the best in the world.
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HDFC Bank, Godrej CC to clash
Tribune News Service
Panchkula, June 14 HDFC Bank team won the toss and elected to bat first. They lost the wicket of their captain Gurinder Saini cheaply. Thereafter, Simrat Bawa in association with Amandeep Saggoo stitched an unbroken partnership of 152 runs in just 81 balls to ensure that their team scored a convincing 164 runs in 15 overs. The highlight of Simrat Bawa innings was two towering sixes and seven exquisite boundaries. MG Contractors also started on a brave note and their openers, Harish Sharma (59 off 31 balls) and Neeraj Joshi (47 off 34 balls), were involved in a partnership of 103 runs in 10.3 overs. However, their remaining wickets fell cheaply and the entire team was bundled out for 132 runs. In the second semifinal, Godrej CC defeated Reality XI by 11 runs. The final between Godrej CC and HDFC Bank shall be held on June 17 at 9 am at the Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium, Sector 3. Brief score (Match I): HDFC Bank: 164 for 1 in 15 overs (Simrat Bawa 72, Amandeep Saggoo 59). MG Contractors: 132 all out (Harish Sharma 59, Neeraj Joshi 47, Umesh Kaira 22; Balwar Pooni 4 for 36, Madan Lal 2 for 23, Gurinder Saini 2 for 29). Match II: Godrej CC: 118 for 7 in 15 overs (Rahul Sharma 37, Inderjit 21; Amir Hussain 3 for 21, Om Parkash 2 for 24). Reality XI: 107 all out (Amir Hussain 31, Gaurav Vaid 20, Baljinder 19; Naresh Dhingra 4 for 17, Vijaypal 2 for 24).
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Ropar register win
Chandigarh, June 14 Earlier, on the first day after winning the toss, Ropar elected to bat and posted a total of 406 runs (all out) in 86 overs. Harmanjit Singh scored 117 runs, while Talwinder (77) and Yogesh (58) were other main contributors. For Fatehgarh Sahib, Sanjay Kumar was the most successful bowler, claiming five for 95 in 22 overs. Sourav Shahi got three wickets for 76 in 18
overs. In reply, Fatehgarh Sahib were bundled for 252 in 65 overs. Skipper Daksh Agarwal scored 55, while Ramneet Singh (65) and Lovejeet Singh (61) were other main scorers. For the bowling side, right arm medium pace bowler Karan Ahluwalia was the pick of Ropar bowlers, as he claimed six wickets for 39 runs. Harpreet Brar took two for 69. In the second innings, Fatehgarh Sahib were 138 for four in 28 overs at the close of day. Karan Aggarwal hit a fine 53, including nine hits to the fence and was ably supported by Lovejeet Singh (29) and Saurav Shahi (24). Brief scores: Ropar (Ist innings): 406 all out in 86 overs (Yogesh 59, Harmanjeet 117 not out, Talwinder 77, Chetan Sharma 55, Harpreet Brar 44; Sanjay Kumar 5 for 95, Saurav Shahi 3 for 76). Fatehgarh Sahib (Ist innings): 252 all out in 65 overs (Daksh Aggarwal 55, Ramneet Singh 65, Lovejeet Singh 61; Karan Ahluwalia 6 for 34, Harpreet Brar 2 for 69). Fatehgarh Sahib (IInd innings): 138 for 4 in 28 overs (Karan Aggarwal 53, Saurav Shahi 24, Lovejeet Singh 29; Harpreet Brar 2 for 43). |
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CLTA trainees book berth in finals
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 14 In the boys’ U-12 event, Rishabh Sharda would clash with Sanchit Sikka in the final, while in the girls’ category, Prinkle Singh would clash with Alisha Menon. Nihit Rawal and Paramvir S Bajwa would vie for the title in the boys’ under-16 event, while in the girls’ category, Charvi Saxena would clash with Harsimran Kaur. CLTA spokesman announced that all final matches in the boys and girls’ category would be held at the CLTA grounds tomorrow. Results: Boys U-12: Rishabh Sharda beat Anmol R Kamboj 6-3, 6-0; Sanchit Sikka beat MS Karthik 6-2, 6-1. Boys U-16: Nihit Rawal beat Sultan S Atwal 6-3, 6-0; Paramvir S Bajwa beat Raghav Talwar 6-2, 6-3. Girls U-12: Prinkle Singh beat Taru Ahluwalia 6-0, 6-2; Alisha Menon beat Shreya Gulia 6-4, 6-2. Girls’ U-16: Charvi Saxena beat Prinkle Singh 6-4, 3-6, 6-3; Harsimran Kaur beat Aarushi Kakkar 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Boys U-16 (doubles): Paramveer Singh Bajwa and Param Pun beat Rohit Kumar and Santbir S Bhangoo 6-1, 6-2; Nihit Rawal and Vikrant Dahiya beat Adhayan and Sultan S Atwal 2-6, 6-4, 10-8. Girls U-16: Charvi Saxena and Saumya Saxena beat Prinkle Singh and Sarah Dev 4-6, 6-1, 10-8; Harsimran Kaur and Nimrat Walia beat Karishma Mehta and Aarushi Kakkar 7-5, 2-6, 10-3.
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Saupin’s to lock horns with APJ academy in final
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, June 14 After winning the toss, Saupin’s decided to bat first and scored 131 runs for the loss of nine wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Swapnil (37 runs in 25 balls), Aayush Chmola (18 runs in 7 balls) and Satyam (16 runs of 23 balls) were the main scorers. For DPS Club, Ayush Sikka was the pick of the bowlers, as he scalped four wickets while giving away 22 runs. Atul was another wicket taker, who took two wickets for 13 runs. In reply, DPS failed to achieve the target, as they were bundled out for 105 runs in 20 overs. Ayush Sikka (30 runs in 30 balls) and Ishant (21 runs off 23 balls) were the main run getters for their team. For Saupin’s, Satyam and Jaskirat were the main wicket takers, as they scalped three wickets each giving away 12 and 23 runs, respectively. In the second semifinal, the APJ Cricket Academy beat Baptist Cricket Academy by six wickets to enter the final.
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Fatehgarh Sahib pile up 270 runs
Chandigarh, June 14 Karan scored 45 runs with the help of eight boundaries, while Davinder Singh scored 55 runs for their team. For Nawanshaher, Balwinder Singh and Vishal Chedi took four wickets each. At the close of the first day play, Nawanshaher were 87 for no loss. Harpreet Singh 45 (not out) and Ramanjot (27) were at the crease. Brief scores: Fatehgarh Sahib (Ist innings): 270 all out. Nawanshahr (Ist innings): 87 for no loss in 21 overs.
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