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NEIGHBOURHOOD

New bus terminus for Fatehgarh Sahib
Tribune News Service

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 2
The woes of the hundreds of passengers who have to use the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) here might be over finally as the district administration has decided to set up the bus terminal at a new site on the GT Road near Sirhind.

Presently, the ISBT daily receives about 200 buses which depart for various destinations in the district as well as to other towns of the neighboring states in the country. It has been a picture of neglect for the past over 10 years, thanks to the apathy shown towards it by different state governments.

The situation becomes unbearable for passengers during rains as there are no sheds for the passengers to take shelter. It becomes difficult for commuters to cross the road as its dotted with pot holes. Not only this, the location of the present terminus is also a threat to the lives of people as it is located in a busy market on the Fatehgarh Sahib-Sirhind Road, and a narrow road is passing through the area.

As the district administration has come out with the claim that a new bus terminus would be constructed at a cost of Rs 4 crore, there is hope for passengers. Giving the details, Deputy Commissioner Yashvir Mahajan said that the bus stand would be set up on a four acre land of the municipal corporation near the GT road.

A meeting to this effect was held at the district administrative complex here today in which besides DC Mahajan, Member Parliament Sukhdev Singh Libra, local MLA Kuljeet Singh Nagra, MC president Gurvinder Singh Bhatti were present. It was unanimously decided that the lease of new terminus should be awarded to Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation for 33 years and the corporation would pay Rs 20,000 to the municipal corporation every year. Punjab government had given the final nod for the setting up of the new terminus and with this the long-pending demand of the people would be fulfilled, he added.

Drug peddlers, vehicle lifter arrested
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 2
The local police has recovered 1,000 intoxicating tablets, 400 gm opium, 25 kg poppy husk, bottles of smuggled liquor and arrested a member of a gang involved in vehicle thefts. SSP Mandeep Singh Sidhu told that the local police had set up a naka on the Bhakra Canal bridge near Khalspur village where they noticed a suspicious person and asked him to stop. As he tried to flee, he was overpowered and during the search police recovered 1,000 intoxicant tablets and capsules from his possession. He admitted that he used to sell the intoxicants in rural areas. The police registered a case under the NDPS Act. The police also arrested one Mohinder Singh, resident of Udalpur, and recovered 25 kg poppy husk from his custody.

The police have also recovered 400 gm opium from Pardeep Kumar and bottles of smuggled whisky meant for sale in Chandigarh from Kaka Singh, a resident of Bharatpur village.

During checking of vehicles, the police have arrested one Sandeep Singh, alias Gaggi, resident of Sangrur, along with a stolen motorcycle. The police, during the check, asked him to produce papers and as he tried to flee he was overpowered. During interrogation, he revealed his identity and said that he was member of gang involved in vehicle theft. He had stolen the motorcycle from Baliwal village in Sangrur and planned to sell it.

guru granth sahib world university
Former acting VC refutes allegations of corruption
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 2
Dr Gurnek Singh, former Acting VC of Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, while addressing media persons here today strongly refuted the allegations levelled by suspended VC Jasbir Singh Ahluwalia that the recruitments made in the university during his tenure were against the rules and regulations, and were arbitrary. Justifying the need of recruitments, he said that as the session of the university was to start from July 25, 2011, there was a dire need of the faculty and non teaching staff to conduct the affairs of the university smoothly. He said that all the appointments were made by a two member committee appointed by Chancellor Jathedar Avtar Singh Makkar on merit.

He said that Ahluwalia was levelling allegations just to divert attention from his own irregularities as he was not eligible to continue as VC as per the UGC rules. Levelling allegation against Dr Ahluwalia, he said that he deliberately did not plead the case of university for approval by the UGC because the main hurdle in the approval was him being over age as VC.

CRIME

Thieves decamp with car, valuables
Tribune News Service

Mohali, August 2
Thieves struck at a locked house of former district food officer Rajwant Kaur Ghumman's residence at Phase 9, last night and took away a car and two items of gold jewellery, a gold chain and a pair of earrings.

Sources said that the house has been locked for past two months as its owner Ghumman was away to Canada to be with her children.

The thieves broke the locks of the main entrance of the house. The matter came to light when a neighbour noticed Ghumman's missing Accent car from the front yard of the house.

On getting information, DSP Darshan Singh Mann reached the spot and also summoned a dog squad and forensic team there. "It seems to be handiwork of professional thieves," said Mann. He added that those who leave their houses for long period must inform the police so that arrangements for their security should be made.

Meanwhile the police have registered a case at the Phase 8 Police Station.

Police arrests 3 snatchers

Chandigarh, August 2
The Chandigarh police today arrested three snatchers for snatching two mobile phones in the two different incidents. The police said the accused had snatched mobile phones from Indra Colony and Shanti Nagar.

“We had a secret information that the accused reside in Indra Colony on which a raid was conducted at and all the three were arrested,” the police said. The police has also recovered a motorcycle from their possession. — TNS

SPORTS

PU to get Astroturf soon
Estimated cost Rs 4.5 crore, work to begin post monsoon
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 2
The Panjab University is all set to become the first campus of the City Beautiful, to have a new international standard Astroturf Hockey field. The new Astroturf will be carpeted at the old-cricket ground towards the Gymnasium Hall, at the Panjab University (PU) grounds, here.

The long-awaited proposal of the Directorate of Sports got green signal from the authorities. As per the information, the work to carpet the Astroturf will start once the monsoon season is over.

According to the officials of the engineering department (PU), the department has worked on all the details and it will take seven to eight months to complete the project. The total cost of project is estimated to be Rs 4.5 crore. The turf will be based on international measurements including dark blue field and pink border.

“We have worked the over all aspects and specifications. The work will be started after the monsoon season and the ground will be built as per the international specifications by the IHF (International Hockey Federation). The land has been marked and the project is expected to get over within eight months of starting period,” said Rajesh Kumar Rai, executive engineer PU.

When asked about the status of floodlights, security and sprinklers on the field, he added, “The flood lights will take time to install but the field would be surrounded with the iron fence. The sprinklers will be installed immediately as it is the important part of the field. Once the field will get a green signal from the experts, it will be handed over to the sports department. Our priority will remain to complete the work as soon as possible,” said Rai.

On other hand, according to Gurmeet Singh, Director Sports (Additional Charge), the introduction of turf will boast the local players and the university to perform well in various tournaments. “The university has produced many players and now the introduction of the turf will improve the standard of hockey here. The field will be opened for the all the players of university and the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The authorities will issue entry pass for all the players after taking a nominal fee,” said Gurmeet Singh.

A player added, “It will be a real boost for the players of university level. With the carpeting of turf, the campus will become a strong contender to host various north zone and all-India level tournaments,” said Anil.

Standard measurements and requirements:

The new turf is to be of blue playing arena with pink border including specifications like 2 ball rebound (vertical) mean 100 mm-400 mm, ball roll mean 9m-15m, individual tests +10 per cent from mean deviation 3 degree, underfoot friction coefficient of friction 0.6-1.0 individual tests +0. One from mean, impact response 40-65 per cent, individual tests +5 per cent from mean, pile pad deformation 40 per cent individual tests +2 per cent from mean, 7 pitch dimensions and markings will be kept in mind, including friction of the turf, ball moving, ball blockade, ball run and water retention.

‘Golf to be introduced in 2016 Olympics’

Chandigarh, August 2
Golf, counted among the “silent sports”, has a lot to bring home, as it will be re-introduced in the 2016 Olympics games, mentioned ace golfer Shiv Kapur during his visit to the Chandigarh Golf Club.

Shiv was in the city to promote a golf clinic feels the sport is gaining popularity. Now, when it is introduced in the 2016 Olympics, the nation can hope for another top laurels from this game. “We have many budding golfers, striking bi laurels in many national and international events. Till the next Olympics, the nation will have professional golf stars, all eyeing on gold. The grass root level needs to be boast with tournaments and competition and hopefully things will work out for us,” said Shiv. Adding further, “Chandigarh is always a hub of golf with the presence of Jeev Milkha Singh. He is an icon for all the local golfers and hopefully, we shall have many Milkha from here. He will continue with his present form and bring laurels for the nation and the city,” said Shiv.

When asked about his present performance, he added, “Being in two major competitions (Asian and European) is a difficult task. But all you need is to concentrate on achieving more. The game is all about presence of mind and strike well. The tours are important to gain experience and I am looking forward to performing well in the upcoming tourneys,” said Shiv. — TNS

Sahil wins top honours in junior sqay championship
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 2
Martial arts player, Sahil Kumar, won top honors during the recently concluded 5th Junior and Sub-Junior Chandigarh Sqay Championship, here.

Rohan secured second place while Shubham and Karan successfully managed to attain third place in the competition.

Results:

Below (27Kg)-Yogesh, Sahil Sharma, Rahul Patel and Manoj. Below (31 Kg)-Mandeep, Vipin Mishra, Ritik and Amrinder. Below (35 kg)-Ritik, Nazat, Suraj and Ekjot. Below 41kg:Jaspreet, Mohit, Bikram.

Sub-Junior Girls: (Below 20 kg)-Samriti, Arti Kumari, Rupali, Shrvi. Below 27 kg: Rubal, Damini, Geetanjali and Ankita. Below (31 kg)-Kamini, Pooja, and Ashu. Below (43 kg)-Sandhya, Mamta, Sushmita and Kajal. Below (23 kg)-Isha, Tamanna, Shweta.

INTER-DISTRICT CRICKET CHAMPIONSHIP
Chandigarh team to face Yamunanagar today
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 2
The Chandigarh Cricket Association (CCA) affiliated to Haryana Cricket Association has selected a 19-member squad to represent the city in the upcoming inter-district cricket championship. The team will face Yamunanagar in its opening campaign on August 3.

Team: Guntashveer (captain), Deepak Sharma, Ankit, Kapil Punia, Smymdav

Kalucha, Munish Kumar, Shivam Puri, Kishan Khatri, Gourav Dingra, Ashish Gour, Rahul, Arun, Karan, Gourav, Surinder, Rahul, Vishal, Shivam Sharma; coach-Jatinder Kumar; manager-Abhishek Shukla.

DODGEBALL TROPHY
National Villager Club defeat GMSSS-20 to win title
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 2
The team of National Villager club defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 20, (GMSSS-20) by 20-19 and won the title of Dev Samaj Dodgeball Trophy for the Chandigarh State Dodgeball Championship, being held, here.

Besides, the team of Government Model High School (Police Line) beat Government Model Senior Secondary School, Manimajra, by 17-13, to finish third in the competition.

The team of Government Model High School, Sector 26, lifted the girl’s title in a wonderful victory after defeating Government Model High School, Manimajra, by 15-11 while the team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Raipur, overcame Dev Samaja School by 10-7 to finish third in the competition.

Results:

Boys (U-14)-Sri Guru Harkrishan School, Sector 40, beat Government Model High School, Sector 26, by 13-11; Government Model School, Kishangarh, beat Dev Samaj School by 18-16; Girls (U-14)-Government Model High School, Sector 26, beat Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 20, by 17- 14; Government Model School, Kishangarh, beat Government Model School, Sector 26, by 15-11.