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Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib
Rs 100-cr sanctioned for development
Surinder Bhardwaj

Fatehgarh Sahib, July 1
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has sanctioned Rs 100 crore for various development projects to be undertaken in Sirhind-Fatehgarh Sahib urban area and surrounding villages falling in Fatehgarh Sahib municipal council limits.

The decision was taken in a meeting held between heads of various departments and the Chief Minister at Punjab Bhawan yesterday. Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra, general secretary, SAD, also attended the meeting.

While addressing mediapersons here today, Prof Prem Singh Chandumajra said he had briefed the Chief Minister about the promises made by political leaders during the elections and the difficulties being faced by residents of Sirhind.

He said the Chief Minister called the heads of all departments and approved various projects. He said Sirhind town and adjoining colonies would be fully covered under the pure drinking water supply and sewerage scheme for which Rs 30 crore has been earmarked.

"A new modern bus stand having all facilities will also come up on the GT road. It will be constructed at a cost of Rs 5 crore," he said.

To upgrade the existing infrastructure of power sector, including replacement of old wires, transformers and other electronic equipment, Rs 13 crore has been sanctioned for the electricity department. An amount of Rs 9 crore has been sanctioned for the beautification of Sirhind choe.

He said a co-operative house would be constructed at Fatehgarh Sahib and all co-operative offices would operate from one building.

The Chief Minister has directed to allot land for a gaushala in Sirhind town. A national-level sports stadium would be constructed at Sirhind on 10 acres of municipal land at a cost of Rs 7 crore, he added.

"Aam Khas Bagh will be developed as a tourist place and the hotel building will be converted into a circuit house. Besides, various other projects were approved during the meeting.

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Industrial effluent water discharged in the open
Tribune News Service

Dera Bassi, July 1
The discharge of polluted water by certain industrial units in the Industrial Area has become a nuisance for residents here. The water gets accumulated on roads and results in waterlogging.

"Stink emanating from the water has worsened the situation. Residents are fearing an outbreak of water-borne diseases," said PC Aggarwal, a local resident, while pointing towards a pool of dirty water at Focal Point here.

Aggarwal claimed that he had made several complaints to the authorities, but nobody bothered to visit the area.

Another industrialist said the sewerage line was blocked. "As the sewerage system remains choked most of the time, water has started flowing onto the roads," said the industrialist.

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Woman killed in mishap
Suman Bhatnagar

Ambala, July 1
A middle aged woman was run over by a truck on Aggarsain overbridge in Ambala City this afternoon. The woman died on the spot and could not be identified. She was on foot when a truck ran over her. The truck driver managed to flee.

The police has sent the body to the Civil Hospital for an autopsy.

A case has been registered against the driver.

In another incident, a body of an elderly person was found in a canal near Naniola village this morning. The body could not be identified. The body has been sent to the hospital. Meanwhile, another body of an elderly woman was found on the GT road near Kalka Chowk this morning.

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Dera Bassi goes the green way
Parmod Mehta

Dera Bassi, July 1
NK Sharma, Chief Parliamentary Secretary, Government of Punjab, and Ravinder Singh, chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board, today launched a "Green Punjab" drive by planting saplings at Focal Point here.

NK Sharma said Punjab Chief Minister had envisaged special schemes for the growth of industries in the state, including the single-window clearance system.

Ravinder Singh said for the benefit of the industry, the board had deputed an assistant environmental engineer in each regional office as a scrutiny officer on all working days to receive applications from industries.

He added that the board had also started an "Online Consent Management System" so that the industrialists could apply online.

He appealed to the industrialists to operate their effluent/air pollution control devices to save the environment and rivers from pollution. Dr Babu Ram, secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board, urged the industrialists not to discharge any effluent into rivers and nullahs.

Samarjit Goyal, senior environmental engineer, said more than 2 lakh saplings would be planted by various industries/institutions this rainy season. Among others present on the occasion included Aswani Kumar Soni, president , Focal Point Industrial Association, Dera Bassi, Surinder Garg, President Industrial Association, Dera Bassi, and others. 

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Woman killed

BANUR, July 1 
A woman was killed while her husband and mother-in-law sustained injuries when a car hit their scooter near Banur on Saturday. 

The deceased was identified as Rani, a resident of Tirwa, Patiala, while the injured, Faqir Chand and Savitri were rushed to GMCH, Chandigar. The police has registered a case against the car driver, Sunil Singh, a resident of Jammu. — OC

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Hospital not in pink of health
Hemant Kumar

Kalka, July 1
The Community Health Centre here is reeling under an acute shortage of doctors. Patients coming from far-off places are facing a lot of inconvenience due to the crunch.

They alleged that only one doctor catered to 500 to 600 patients at the OPD everyday. Sources said two doctors had already been transferred. There were no surgeons in the centre.

They added that orthopaedics surgeon was transferred two years ago while another surgeon was transferred six months ago.

There is an eye specialist in the health centre, but he is on deputation. It seems that the authorities have turned a blind eye to the problem. The plight of patients has failed to move them.

Despite the fact that the casualty building was constructed years ago, there is no casualty ward. The hospital has an outdated X-ray machine and needs an updated digital X-ray machine.

It does not have a mortuary van, as a result, families of the deceased, have to hire private cabs at their own. The patients have urged the higher authorities to provide ultrasound facility in the health centre.

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Woman drugged and robbed
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 1
A 40-year-old woman was robbed of her jewelry after allegedly being intoxicated at the Government Multi Speciality Hospital in Sector 16. The woman, Sarla Devi, a resident of Daddu Majra, had come to the hospital for the delivery of her daughter-in-law when she was allegedly drugged and robbed.

The incident occurred on June 27 and the case was registered only today after the woman regained consciousness and the police recorded her statements.

In her statements to the police, Sarla Devi, said that she was sitting outside the gynaecology ward where her daughter-in-law was admitted, when a woman began talking to her. The woman then offered her a glass of juice. After drinking the juice Sarla Devi fell unconscious and was then admitted to the same hospital. She regained consciousness today and narrated the incident to the police. She reported that the woman stole a pair of gold earrings she was wearing.

Inspector Ram Gopal, SHO, Sector 17 police station, said they had scrutinised the CCTV footage of the hospital for further clues and had sent the blood samples of the woman to the CFSL to examine the nature of the substance that was added in the juice. “Nothing is visible in the CCTV footage as narrated by the complainant. We are investigating,” he said.

A case under Section 328 (causing hurt by poison) and Section 379 of the IPC had been registered.

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2 booked for sending objectionable e-mails
Tribune News Service

Chandigar, July 1
Two persons were booked under IT Act for sending objectionalable mails. In the first case, a woman resident of Chandigarh alleged that Mohit, whom she did not know, threatened her on the mobile phone and also passed comments via email. The police has registered a case under Sections 506 and 509 of the IPC and 66A of the IT Act 2000 at the Sector 34 police station.

In another case, P K Khurana of Quick Relations of Sector 38, alleged that Varinder Kumar Arora, who was unknown to him, misguided his clients through derogatory emails. The police has registered a case under Section 66A of the IT Act 2000 at the Sector 39 police station.

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Theft at house
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, July 1
Thieves once again struck at a house in Sector 16 yesterday and decamped with gold jewellery worth several lakhs.

The incident came to light after the owner of the house, Mukesh Goel, returned to the house at 3 am and found the locks broken. He immediately informed the police which initiated the proceedings. Mukesh had to spend the night in a park of the locality.

As per information, Goel along with his parents, wife and two sons, had gone to Karnal to attend a wedding function.

The police suspects that the thieves were in the house from 12 noon till 4 pm and decamped with about 180 to 200 gm of gold, including two bangles, three chains, besides silver items weighing more than 2 kg.

They also stole a camera, mobile phone and other valuables.

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Two thefts reported in city
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 1
Two incidents of thefts were reported across the city today. A resident of Pushpak Society in Sector 49, reported that thieves had stolen one gold set, two gold bangles, one pair gold tops, one pair silver pajeb, one watch, one kitty set, one silver set, one gold coin and cash Rs 47,000 from his residence in between June 27 and 30. The police has registered a case under Sections 380 and 454 of the IPC at the Sector 34 police station.

Meanwhile, Suresh Kakkar, resident of Sector 37-C, reported that someone had stolen his Maruti car number CH-03F-3712 from the parking lot of Punjab and Sind Bank, Sector17, on June 27. The police has registered a case under Section 379 of the IPC at the Sector 17 police station.

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2 cheating cases registered

Chandigarh, July 1
The UT police today registered two separate incidents of cheating here. Lakhinder Singh and Parminder Beer Singh, both residents of Sector 4, alleged that Dr Major Singh of Sector 68, Mohali, entered into an agreement with them on November 4 last year for the purchase of a piece of land. They alleged further that he produced fake signed documents of complainants in back date (that is November 3) last year and sold land to another person.

A case under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and120B of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 3 police station.

In a separate case, Gurpreet Singh, who is working at SCO number 166, second floor, Sector 37-C, alleged that Nirmal Singh, resident of Hallo Majra, had taken Rs 4 lakh cash from him for getting him a plot at Hallo Majra. The complainant alleged that Nirmal Singh neither provided the plot nor returned his money. The police has registered a case under Section 420, 120-B of the IPC. — TNS

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City team put pressure on Mohali
 Chandigarh restrict opponents to 247 runs for the loss of eight wickets
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 1
After batsmen of the local cricket team displayed a brilliant boundary shots last day, the bowlers took the charge and troubled Mohali’s batsmen on the second day of the ongoing Punjab Inter-District Cricket Tournament for boys (U-22) held at Cricket Stadium of Sector 16 today.

Mohali team lost their first eight wickets in their first innings on a total of merely 2 runs. Local bowler Gurinder Singh played a spoilsport for Mohali after taking 4 for 80 while Abhilash Sharma joined him after claiming 
3 for 64.

Earlier, the Chandigarh team after resuming from their overnight score of 477 runs was bowled out on the total of 517 runs in 108.2 overs. During the day’s innings, the team added 40 runs with a loss of four wickets. For Mohali team, Arshdeep Brar was the highest wicket taker after claiming 3 for 98 while Birkanwar Singh took 2 for 55.

In reply, the Mohali team started off their camping after loosing their opener Harpreet Mander as he failed to open his account. Thereafter Ankit Pursharthy (29 including 6 boundaries) and Sachin Sohal added 57 runs for the 2nd wicket before Ankit was caught by Ratan Singh off Arpit Pannu.

Later, after a regular fall of wickets, Sachin Sohal and Birkanwar Singh stabled the team innings and scored 47 runs for the fifth wicket before Sachin Sohal was snapped by Gaurav Puri off Abhilash. He missed his century and scored 92 runs including 17 boundaries and a six.

Birkanwar was then joined by Naman Parkash. The duo added 62 runs for the sixth wicket before Naman Parkash was trapped by Abhialsh for 13. Birkanwar went on to unbeaten 80 runs till the end of day’s play. The Mohali closed down their innings at the total 247 runs for 8 in 79 overs.

Brief score

Chandigarh (1st innings) 517 for all in 108.2 overs (Jaskarnveer Singh 122,Shivam Bhambri 150,Gurinder Singh 139,Arshdeep Brar 3 for 98,Birkanwar Singh 2 for 55).

Mohali (1st innings) 247 for 8 at close of 2nd day play (Sachin Sohal 92, Birkanwar Singh 80 n.o, Gurinder Singh 4 for 80, Abhilash Sharma 3 for 64).

In the second match, held at Jalnadhar, the home team went on to score 448 in 116.5 overs and took a strong lead of 280 runs against Amritsar. A fine innings by Pargat Singh and Himashu Satyavan (103) enabled the team to post a healthy total. After resuming form their overnight score of 106 for 1, the team lost their second wicket on the total of 184 runs when Abhishek Gupta was caught by Raman off Rahul Kanojia for 49 of 77.

Later, Pargat Singh completed 178 off 230 balls studded with 34 boundaries before being caught by Arush of Rahul Kanojia. In the meawhile, his partner Himanshu Satyavan completed his century 103 off 144 balls inclusive ten boundaries and a six. For Amritsar, Rahul Kanojia completed a five-wicket haul after taking 5 for 159.

Brief scores

Amritsar (1st Innings)- 168 for all

Jalandhar(1st Innings)- 448 for all in 116.5 overs(Pargat Singh 178, Himashu Satyavan 103, Abhishek Gupta 49,Rahul Kanojia 5 for 159,Ashwani Kumar 2 for 87).

In the third match, Patiala scored 250 for 8 in 95 overs at close of day’s play, at PAU grounds Ludhiana. The Patiala team achieved the total with Amarinder Singh (64 off 196 with seven boundaries) scoring the most runs while his crease- mate Mohit Mahindra contributed 39 of 66 four boundaries. The duo was added in a 60 runs partnership for the fourth wicket.

Amarinder later added 55- runs for the 6th wicket along with Vikrant Sarohi. The Patiala team is trailing by 73 runs with 2 wickets in hand. For Ludhiana Anil Sihag was the most successful bowler after claiming 4 for 60 while Sukhjinder Singh took 3 for 60.

Brief scores

Ludhiana (1st innings)- 323 for all in 93 overs

Patiala (1st innings)- 250 for 8 in 95 overs (Amarinder Singh 64, Mohit Mahindra 39,Prabhjot Singh 31, Anil Sihag 4 for 60, Sukhjinder Singh3 for 60).

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Satluj Summer Cricket Cup 
Satluj Public School lift trophy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 1
In the finals of the Satluj Summer Cup League Cricket Tournament for boys (U-13), the host team of Satluj Public School Sector 4 defeated Bharti Vij Cricket Academy, Sector 28, in Chandigarh today.

The wining team won the title after registering a 5 wicket win over the rivals. Batting first, the Bharti Vij academy posted a total of 161 runs in the allotted slot of 25 overs. Sahil (55) and Ashish (36) were the main contributors in team’s total. For bowling side, Vaibhav was the highest wicket taker after claiming 2 for 12.

In reply, the host team achieved the target in the 24th over of the match. Prabhjeet Singh guided the team to victory with his 45 runs contribution. Shashwat Sharma (36) and Shravan Sharma (35) were the main contributors in team’s total. Bowler Prabhjit claimed 2 for 24.

For giving the best performance, Prabhjeet Singh bagged the Man of the Match title while Ankur of Bharti Vij Academy was adjudged as the best bowler. Shivam bagged the best fielder crown while Shravan Sharma was declared as the best wicket keeper and batsman.

Brief scores

Bharti Vij Cricket Academy-161 for 5 in 25 overs (Sahil 55, Ashish 36, Ishant 19, Vaibhav 2 for 12). aSatluj Cricket Academy-164 for 5 in 24 overs(Prabhjeet Singh 45, Shashwat Sharma 36, Shravan Sharma 35 not out, Prabhjit 2 for 24, Ankur 1for 14).

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DGP XI win by 6 wickets
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, July 1
The cricket team of DGP XI defeated Journalist XI and won the T-20 Friendly Press-Police cricket match held at Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium, Sector 3. The wining side posted a six-wicket win over the rivals with international player Joginder Sharma hogging the limelight.

Earlier, the losing side won the toss and while batting first scored 108-runs after losing 9- wickets in the allotted slot of 20 overs.

In reply, the DGP XI chased down the target in 17 overs after losing four wickets. Joginder Sharma for his quick-fire 34 off 14 was adjudged as man of the match. Later, DGP Ranjiv Dalal distributed the prizes to the players.

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City lad wants to make mark in world of cricket 
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 1
Fighting against all odds and making his grandfather’s dream true, ace cricketer Gundash Veer Singh is eyeing on achieving more laurels in the world of Gentle Men’s Game-cricket.

Gundash Veer Singh, a former student of Government Model Senior Secondary school at Sector 19, represents the Haryana state and has added many feathers to his cap.

He was adjudged as the best performer for Haryana during the last Cooch Behar trophy, where he scored two brilliant debutant centuries.

“My grandfather is a real inspiration. The last Cooch- Behar trophy was among the greatest tourneys I have ever played. I have scored two centuries, including 100 runs and 106 runs innings. At present, I am undergoing practice sessions to polish my skills and looking forward to perform my best in the upcoming major tournaments,” said Gundash. “I have just completed my school and now entering a new world. I will be facing some tough opponents and competition in the world of cricket,” he added.

The cricketer also represented the Haryana state in the last Ranji season. “Although our team failed to perform well but I hope this session we will manage to prove our mettle. The infrastructure is good and hopefully the team will make full use of it,” he said.

His grandfather, Surinder Singh Baiji, general-secretary of Chandigarh Cricket Association, also expects that him to achieve the blue cap one day. “He is watching the game since his childhood. He is among the best player of the family and now this is the right age when he can bring laurels for us and the state. I suggest him to work hard. Hopefully he will get the best,” said Baiji.

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cricket tourney
Chandigarh defeat Mohali by 12 runs
Tribune News Service

Mohali, July 1
In the ongoing Junior Cricket Tournament for boys (U-12), the cricket team of Chandigarh Baptist defeated Mohali (blue) by 12 runs, here today.

After elected to bat first, the wining side in their allotted slot scored 165 runs for 7 with Aayush Sikka (62 off 46) and Anshul (25 off 23) contributing the lion’s share. Ritik Shukla was the other main contributor after scoring 14 runs off 15. For bowling side, Afram and Gagan grabbed two wickets each.

In reply, the opposition team managed to score only 153 runs for 5 the 25 overs. Ishu (57 off 52) and Arbaz (23 off 26) were the principal scorers for the team while bowler Ritik Shukla and Satyam claimed two wickets each.

In another match, Mohali Tigers won defeated Mohali (red) by 103 runs. Batting first, the Tigers’ scored 190 runs for 3 with Harshdeep (75 off 56) and Aarayman (34 off 32) contributing the lion’s share.

For bowling side, Nehal was the only successful bowler after claming 2 for 35.

In reply, the loosing side bundled out on a mere total of 87 runs.

For bowling side, Tanvir claimed 4 for 12 while Harshi grabbed 2 for 22 whereas for batting side, Nehal(17) and Gavin Khan(13) were the only main scorers.

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Hot-weather  cricket 
Achievers Club outclass Phoenix Club
Tribune News Service

Patiala, July 1
Achievers Club defeated Phoenix Club by 53 runs in the Patiala Hot-Weather T-20 Open Cricket Tournament played at Black Elephant Ground today. Winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Achievers scored 171 for 5 in 20 over match which was highest total of the tournament.

Kanwar 57, Aman 26, Rinku Mandora 27 not out and Gaggan Garry 24 were the main scorers from Achievers’ side.

On bowling side, Balaji took 4 wickets for 38 runs and was the main wicket taker of the team.

Chasing the huge target, Phoenix batsman lost wickets quickly and ultimately managed to score just 118 runs for 7 in 20 overs. Pradhan 33, Balaji 31 and Pandey 29 were the main scorers from Phoenix side. Brief score

Achievers Club: 171 for 5 in 20 overs (Kanwar 57, Aman 26, Rinku Mandora 27 Not out, Gaggan Garry 24, bowler Balaji took 4 for 38, Dixit 1 for 24 )

Phoenix Club: 118 for 7 in 20 overs (Balaji 31, Pradhan 33 and Pandey 29) (Vishavdeep 2 for 24, Aman 3 for 18, Rinku 2 for 13)

Achievers’ Club and Black Elephant Club qualified for the final though one match is left which will be played between Phoenix Club and Black Elephant Club. Phoenix Club has lost all the three matches. 

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Manjot, Eklavya win in doubles

Chandigarh, July 1
Local tennis player Manjot Singh along with Eklavya of Kolkata won the doubles event during the recently concluded AITA (national ranking) tournament organised at the LK International School, Bawana, Delhi. Around 100 tennis players participated in this all-India level tourney.

A trainee at sports complex Sector 42, Manjot also booked his quarterfinals berth in the singles category but failed to register win against his opponent.— TNS

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