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Patiala, January 19
Punjabi University will be the first university, to establish a department of ‘Indian Traditional Knowledge’ on its campus, following the central government’s pursuit for doing so in the country. It was stated by the Vice-Chancellor, Dr Jaspal Singh, while presiding over a three-day National Print Making Workshop, ‘Wings Of Expression’ Print Making, being organised by S Sobha Singh from the Department of Fine Arts, that went underway, here today.

Kavita Singh, in-charge of workshop said," the workshop will provide a rare opportunity to the students, staff and art lovers to have a first-hand experience and will be exposed to demystification of certain valuable nuances pertaining to this genre of art,” she said.

Dean, Faculty of Arts and Culture and Head of the Department, Prof Yashpal Sharma, introduced the audience to the concept of the workshop and highlighted the activities and achievements of the department. Dr Saroj Chaman and Dr J S Garcha also spoke on the occasion.

Chandigarh, January 19
In the infamous bribe case, the special court of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today accepted the application moved by former Punjab and High Court Judge Justice Nirmal Yadav, the accused, seeking copies of records on the basis of which sanction to prosecute her was granted.

During the last hearing, Yadav's counsel had moved an application under Section 91 of the CrPC (summons to produce document) to ask for relevant records on the basis of which sanction to prosecute her was granted.

During the hearing today, the counsel requested for the copies of the documents provided by the department of law and justice.

The CBI sought time to file its reply on the application.

Arguments on the move are scheduled for February 2.

"The records have been provided by the Ministry and we moved an application to provide us with the copies of the documents provided by the department of law and justice. We also requested to open the seal of all the other documents that have been provided by the CBI in an envelope to the court. The court opened the seal and will be providing us with copies. On that basis, we will be able to frame our arguments in a better way," said Yadav's counsel.

Mohali, January 19
Four days after Amandeep Kaur, the suspended Superintendent of Police (Vigilance), an accused in the ETO Ranjit Singh suicide case, surrendered, Harminder Singh, another accused, surrendered before the Mohali court today.

Head constable Harminder Singh along with his two acquaintances reached the court complex around 10 am and surrendered before the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (Senior Division) RS Rai. The court sent him to judicial custody at the Central Jail, Patiala.

The Mohali police had registered a case under Sections 120-B, 306 and 506 and Sections 7, 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act against the accused on August 18 last year following the directions of the Mohali court. The ETO, Ranjit Singh, had committed suicide on April 23, 2011, following his arrest by a Vigilance team led by Amandeep Kaur. His family had alleged that he was implicated in a false case which forced him to take the extreme step.

Chandigarh, January 19
The players participating in the All-India Inter-University Tae kwon do championship for men and women, organised by the Directorate of Sports, Panjab University, faced harrowing time on the first day of their arrival today evening.

The teams scheduled to stay on the premises of Shivalik Public Public School, Mohali, were dropped at the Chandigarh-Mohali barrier after the bus driver, in which the teams were travelling, refused to enter Mohali due to non-availability of inter-district permit.

The teams from Karnataka, Goa, Surat and Maharashtra were travelling in the bus and later the players were conveyed about the non-availability of accommodation in the hostel. After waiting for about four hours, the teams were asked to wait further, so that the hosts can arrange another accommodation for them.

“The championship is scheduled to start from January 21 and we opted to reach here well in-time, so that we can relax before our competition. Since 5 pm, we are made to wait and later the bus dropped us 1.5 kms away from the staying venue. And further in more harassment, we were told that they will shift us to some another venue. If the hosts are not ready for organising the games at this level, why have they have asked for it?” said Sonay Khan and Anand, officials of the Karnataka team.

“We have not been given any type of accommodation. The local official, who was accompanying us, went away after dropping us outside the school gate. We haven't expected this type of service,” said Saupnil from Maharastra University.

Notably, the teams arriving here were not even provided with any local managers or local accompanying official. They were also not provided any contact numbers in case of help. "There is no arrangement of food and the official accompanying us suggested to opt for Dhaba at the near by market. We are here to play not to roam around. Everything is unplanned and we are harassed to the core on the first day of our arriva,l" said Theophile, coach of Goa team.

“We were expecting a good arrangement but we were not even provided with the basic facility ie water. The teams already putting up are facing such problems then how can they accommodate more of us,”said Amit, coach of Surat University.

On other hand, when contacted, Gurmeet Singh, director, sports, (Additional Charge), refused to comment even after repeated attempts. He said, "I am busy driving and attending the teams."

“We have provided the Directorate of Sports with all the necessary things. Rest, director sports is the best person to contact,” AS Ahluwalia, DSW , PU.

Last minute arrangements
When the officials failed to provide venues for the teams' stay, the teams were sent to Kisan Bhawan till further arrangements were made. The teams arriving late in the evening were made to stay outside the building of the Directorate of Sports, PU.

Chandigarh, January 19
In the ongoing Chandigarh State Veteran Badminton championship, Haroon Rashid thrased Dinesh Kumar in straight sets during the match in the +35 singles age category, at the Badminton Hall, Sector 42, today. Haroon defeated Dinesh at 21-0 and 21-4.

In the match of +61 age category, AK Sondhi beat DR Vohra by 17-21, 21-9 and 21-12

Results

+35 (doubles) semi-final match: Pankaj Mittal and Rajeev Mahajan beat Amit Kumra and Deepak (21-8, 21-13); Haroon Rashid and Munish beat Sanjay Dhingra and Gurpreet (21-19, 21-13).

+ 40 (singles) semi-final match: Deepak beat Sanjay (21-10, 17-21 and 21-10); Gurjent Singh Tenny beat Pushpinder Singh (21-12, 21-13).

+40 (doubles): Sandeep Rishi and Tejinder Bedi beat Manchander and K.B.Ahuja (21-16, 21-8); Deepender and Pravesh beat Sanjeev and Sandeep (23-21, 21-16); Gurmeet Singh and AK Mittal beat Munish and Ajay Bajaj (21-18, 21-12).

+45 (singles): Veer beat PJ Arora (21-12, 21-8)

+45 (doubles) final match: Jagdish Singh and Col Rajeev Mehta beat R Chawla and VP Singh (21-10, 21-14).

+50 (doubles) final match: Vijay Pandit and Sanjay Judge beat Ajay Manchanda and Sunil Behal (21-12, 21-14).

+55 (doubles) final match: Sudhir Seth and OP Longia beat Mahal Chand and DR Vohra (21-8, 21-11).

+60 (singles) final match: AK Sondhi beat DR Vohra (17-21, 21-9 and 21-12).

+65 (singles) final match: Harish Kapoor beat PS Sidhu (21-7, 21-17).

Special age category (final match): Vikas Verma and Jaspreet beat Dharmendar and Sukhpal (21-11, 21-18).