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NEIGHBOURHOOD

Sorry state of affairs at govt school
Our Correspondent

Dera Bassi, July 29
Students of the Government Elementary School, Fatehpur, have been facing harassment due to the absence of the basic amenities in the premises. The office bearers of Shaheed Baba Deep Naujwan Sabha of the village alleged that school children have been facing a tough time as there is no proper arrangement of drinking water, and mosquitoes are spreading on a large scale in the absence of a provision for proper disposing of the rain water.

“The trees which were in the school premises have been axed without the permission of the departments concerned. The school building is in such a pitiable condition that it can collapse anytime. Even the funds meant for the purpose of the school welfare, had been misused,” said an official from the Sabha.

The District sub-divisional engineer of Sarvsiksha Abhiyan, SS Lakhowal said that he has demanded a report from the officials concerned and has asked them to get rid of all the problems within a span of 15 days.

What ails the school

No provision for drinking water

Heaps of garbage near school premises

Water blocked resulting in breeding of mosquitoes

Trees axed without permission

Poor infrastructure

Funds misused

Kasni is Ambala Div Commissioner
Our Correspondent

Ambala, July 29
Neelam Pardeep Kasni took over as the Commissioner of the Ambala division today. Kasni was received by the Deputy Commissioner, Ambala, K Makrand Pandurang, and other district officials. She was also presented a guard of honour by the police. An HCS officer of 1984 batch and promoted as IAS in 1996, Kasni held various administrative posts at Ambala, Panchkula, Karnal, Yamunanagar and Rewari.

Before joining here, she was posted as the Commissioner, Hisar division, and as an Administrator, HUDA, Hisar. Addressing the district officials, Kasni discussed cleanliness, drainage system, construction of the third phase of the Mini-Secretariat office and the residence of the Mayor, hygienic mid-day meal, weekly iron and folic acid programme, plantation drives and other issues significant for the welfare of the people.

The newly appointed Commissioner who is also the president of the Central Fonex Club, Ambala, has also been assigned the duties of the Project Director of the Haryana State AIDS Control Society, along with the post of the chairman of the Shivalik Development Agency.

IT camps for taxpayers
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, July 29
To help the taxpayers in filing their returns, the Income Tax Department has set up camps at various places including the remote areas of the district. “The returns of taxpayers below Rs 5 lakh are accepted while other category payers are imparted training on e-filling,” said Rahul Dhawan, Commissioner, Income Tax, Mandi Gobindgarh, after inaugurating a camp at Sirhind today. The camps will continue till July 31.

“This is an attempt to save the taxpayers from visiting the income tax office. The camps are getting overwhelming response and have also encouraged voluntary compliances among small and marginal taxpayers,” said Dhawan.

The forms were available free of charge and the department officials assisted the taxpayers in filing the returns.

Pragya Singh , IRS, Assistant Commissioner, and Income Tax Officer Ashok Gupta also addressed these camps.

Rain leaves streets flooded
Our Correspondent

Dera Bassi, July 29
Following a heavy rainfall, streets, roads and low-lying areas of Dera Bassi were flooded with rain water. The worst affected areas includes the Gulabgarh road, the main market and the local bus stand. Residents said the heavy rain has exposed the false claims of the Municipal Council that proper arrangements had been made for the disposal of the rain water.

A youth Congress leader has written a letter to the officials concerned regarding the poor arrangements, he expressed concern over the blocked water which would result in mosquitoes and hence, spread diseases. Executive officer Rajesh Sharma said, “There is a proper arrangement for the disposal of rain water but the heavy rainfall has caused some problem.”

Three get life imprisonment
Our Correspondent

Ambala, July 29
Three persons, including a woman, were today sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Pishori Lal in Mandour village near Ambala. Additional and Sessions Judge, RC Dimri, sentenced life imprisonment to Sheo Ram, Jasbir and Jarnail Kaur and also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each. Three other accused, Kulbeer Kaur, Lakhwant Singh, and Attar Singh, were acquitted due to insufficient evidences.

According to the prosecution, the deceased Pishori Lal, a resident of Chandigarh, had come to the residence of Baldev Raj to settle a dispute.

During the settlement, the members of other side attacked him with pair of scissor. Pishori was rushed to the Civil Hospital, Ambala, where he succumbed to his injuries. The relatives of the deceased had blocked the Ambala-Hisar Highway in protest.

CRIME

Pedestrian killed in accident
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 29
A person was killed while another injured in separate accidents reported in the city in the last 24 hours. An unidentified pedestrian was killed after being hit by a truck early in the morning near the transport area light point. The police stated that the accident took place on the bridge near the light point.

"An injured pedestrian was spotted by an auto-rickshaw driver who called up the police," the police stated.

The victim was rushed to the GMSH where the doctors declared him brought dead. Police has registered a case against at the Sector 26 police station.

A girl of Panchkula was injured after a recklessly driven vehicle hit her scooter near the railway light point. She was admitted to the PGI.

woman’s murder
Probe hits roadblock again
Akash Ghai
Tribune News Service

Mohali, July 29
The Mohali police has been left clueless again in the case pertaining to the murder of a woman, whose headless body and head were recovered from the local sewerage treatment plant a few days ago.

Yesterday, the police had claimed that the deceased had been identified as Mamta, Ludhiana-based painter Dharminder's wife, who had gone missing on March 26.

Today Dharminder, who was summoned by the police to identify the body in the town, denied the deceased was his wife.

Dharminder, who came along with his relatives and friends from his native place Kalanaur, near Rohtak, in Haryana, claimed that it was not his wife's body as one of her front teeth was artificial. "Apart from that there was a big mole on my wife's leg, which is not there on the dead body," claimed Dharminder.

Dharminder also claimed there was no tattoo on his wife's arm while the body had "Dharminder" tattooed in Hindi.

The parents of Dharminder's wife did not turn up to identify the body. A police official claimed that they refused to turn up as their daughter had eloped with Dharminder.

Mohali SP Swarndeep Singh said the police would check the veracity of Dharminder's statement.

"We would certainly check the facts and investigate further," the SP said.

No headway in Sunny Enclave theft case
Akash Ghai
Tribune News Service

Mohali, July 29
The police is yet to make any headway in yesterday’s theft at a house at Sunny Enclave in which victim Kamaldeep Singh has lost cash, jewellery and expensive electronic gadgets worth over Rs 50 lakh and a US-made rifle from.

Today, the police procured the details of the mobile phone calls made during 10 pm to 4 am in the area on Saturday night (when the theft took place).

The police had rounded up the domestic help employed at the victim’s residence.

The police added Kamaldeep had raised suspicion on certain persons who used to visit his house frequently.

“We will question these persons soon,” said the police.

The thieves had struck at Kamaldeep Singh’s house while he was away to Amritsar along with his family to pay obeisance at Golden Temple. He had purchased a new SUV.

Though the house was fully equipped with advance anti-theft gadgets, including CCTVs and sensors on every door and window, the system did not work during the theft.

SPORTS

City lad gears up for Singapore cup
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 29
Prashant Chopra, a renowned local cricketer, is all set to win laurels in his upcoming international venture of the ACC Emerging Teams Cup (U-23), to be held in Singapore from August 17 to 25. Before participating in the international event, Prashant will attend a 10-day long camp at Chennai and in efforts to prepare for the international event, he is sweating hard at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, these days.

“I am working hard in morning and evening sessions. In addition to sharpen my shot selections and batting skills, I am also undergoing nets during afternoon sessions. The tournament is an important platform to perform and I am leaving no stone unturned to achieve laurels,” said Prashant.

The 20-year-old lad, who plays for Himachal Pradesh, also hogged the limelight after his contribution for the India’s Under-19 squad that won the World Cup. His father, Shiv Chopra, is appointed as a cricket coach with the UT Sports Department.

“My feat at in Junior World cup helped me to attain a place in this 15-memeber squad and I would like to end my upcoming Under-23 years on the same note. Our team will be facing tough competitors and I am looking forward to playing well,” said he. The Indian team is scheduled to face Pakistan, (August 18), Nepal (August 20) and Afghanistan (August 22), in their opening league encounters.

“Being a cricketer, there always remain high expectations. I cannot predict my future. But I am sure my hard work and dedications will bear a good fruit for me. After this tournament, my major focus will remain on representing Himachal Pradesh in the upcoming Ranji Season,” said Prashant. When asked about his dream to get a berth in the Indian senior team, he said, “I am covering a long journey. I have played U-19 and now in U-23 international tourney. If I will continue to work hard, hope I will make my place in the senior Indian Squad,” said Prashant.

UT sports wing trials from Aug 5
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 29
The UT Sports Department will organise trials to select players under the Sports Wing Scheme, at all Coaching Centres that fall under the department, from August 5 to 6, here. The trials will cover all the recognised sports disciplines. The department has allotted a total of 400 sports wing seats in schools and 299 seats at the Coaching Centres.

Last year, the sports department had allocated 660 seats of the sports wing in the schools and Sports Coaching Centres. The players attaining first three positions in the state level, inter-school and state open championship will be eligible to enroll under sports wings. The Coaching Centres, trials is scheduled to be held on August 5 and 6 (3:30 pm onwards). The sports wings at the Coaching Centres will start from August 16 to February 28, 2014 while at schools it will start from August 1, 2013 to January 31, 2014.

The sports wings will provide nutritious diet during the training programme everyday. For the smooth functioning and effective supervision the coordinators and a chief coordinator will be appointed to make periodical checking.

Venue and disciplines

Sports Complex, Sector 7-athletics, basketball, gymnastic, volleyball; Hockey Stadium, Sector 18-Hockey; Sports Complex, Sector 46-athletics, basketball, volleyball; Sports Complex, Sector 42-badminton, boxing, handball, judo, kabaddi, volleyball, wrestling, weight lifting, kho kho, lawn tennis; Table Tennis Hall, Sector 23-table tennis; Lake Sports Complex-archery, rowing, squash; Cricket Stadium, Sector 16-cricket; Football Stadium, Sector 17-football.

Gagandeep outplays Hassan
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 29
Carrom player Gagandeep Singh defeated MD Hassan in straight games by 25-11 and 25-9, to win the final of men’s category, during the State Carrom Championship, being concluded at the St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, here today.

In a match to attain third place, MD Talib of St Stephens School defeated MD Saquib in a tough contest 13-14, 25-13 and 22-6.

Earlier, in the semifinals, Gagandeep outclassed Saqib by 25-15, 25-06 while Mohd Hassan defeated Mohd Talib by 22-21, 13-15, 21-16. In the Women’s category finals, Farheen outclassed her sister Tuba at 25-04, 20-06.

Results

Men’s singles-Quarterfinals-Mohd Hassan bt Raj Kumar 25-05, 21-13, Talib bt Mazhar Khan 22-18, 21-08, Saqib bt Arish 22-15, 16-00, Gagandeep Singh bt Yishu Sharmaa 23-02, 25-04; Semifinals-Mohd Hassan bt Talib 22-21, 13-15, 21-16, Gagandeep bt Saqib 25-16, 25-06; Final-Gagandeep Singh bt Mohd Hassan 25-11, 25-09; Boys’ Junior Singles-Quarterfinals-Mohd Talib bt Paras Arora 21-01, 21-06, Yishu Sharma bt Ankush Taneja 12-13, 16-08, 17-12, Ayush bt Rishu Sharma 21-00, 19-17, Arish bt Tasavar Aali 21-01, 21-06; Semifinals-Talib bt Yishu Sharma 25-00, 22-00, Arish bt Ayush 21-01, 19-11; Final-Talib bt Arish 16-10, 16-13; Boys’ Sub-Junior Quarterfinals-Chirag C bt Aditya Gupta 21-00, 21-00, Sahil Thakur bt Aaditya Goel 12-00, 14-00, Rishu Sharma bt Manish 21-00, 21-01, Mihir Yadav bt Gur Rehmat Singh 13-10, 19-00; Semifinals-Chirag C bt Sahil Thakur 15-02, 13-06, Mihir Yadav bt Rishu Sharmaa 18-06, 10-15, 13-12; Final-Mihir Yadav bt Chirag C 11-07, 14-10; Women’s Singles-final-Farheen bt Tuba 25-04, 20-06; Girls’ Junior Singles-Quarterfinals-Tuba bt Vrinda Gupta 21-00, 21-00, Manu Gupta bt Sanya Chadha 19-04, 21-09, Nidhi Gupta bt Gurkirana 23-04, 17-02, Priya Sharma bt Maryam 21-00, 18-00; Semifinals-Tuba bt Manu Gupta 11-10, 15-03, Priya Sharma bt Nidhi Gupta 14-09, 21-02; Final-Tuba bt Priya Sharma 06-21, 18-09, 11-10.

GMSSS-22 trounce Saupin’s School in soccer
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 29
Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, (GMSSS-22) trounced the Saupin’s School Sector 32, by 4-1, in their ongoing campaign of Inter-School Football Championship for Boys (U-17), being held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 22, here today. A three goals haul by Deepshikha enabled the team to taste victory.

Building pressure from the very first minute, the winning side started penetrating the rival’s defense on regular intervals. Soon, the team tasted success with left half back Deepshikha scoring the first goal, through an awarded penalty kick, in the 12th minute of the match. She strikes again with edge pasting the left full back in the 32nd minute to put her team ahead by 2-0.

After lemon break, striker Anjali, with her power run, posted the third goal in the 39th minute. Restoring the match, the Saupin’s School reduced the margin through Tanya in the 41st minute, when custodian of the winning side failed to grip a diverted shot. But in the closing minutes of the match, Deepshikha sealed the team’s win with a power-pack volley in the 46th minute of the game.

In the second match of the day, the team of Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, went down against Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, by a solitary goal. The match that was approaching to the tie-breaker moment, was hold over by Aafreen of Carmel Convent School, as she scored the winning goal in the 42nd minutes to script her team’s win.

Sports Department invites applications for scholarship
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 29
The UT Sports Department has invited applications to award local players under the Annual Sports Talent Scholarship, here. The players, who have represented Chandigarh during 2012-13 and attained the first, second and third positions in the recognised games, are eligible to fall under the scholarship category.

The players are advised to submit the application forms before August 30 at the Director Sports Office, at Sports Complex, Sector 42, (from 9 am to 5 pm) on all working days. The forms can be obtained from the office of the District Sports Officer at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, principals of colleges, the office of District Education Officer (DEO), secretaries of state sports associations and from the office of the Director, Sports, Panjab University.

Games, including archery, athletics, aquatics, badminton, basketball, billiards or snookers, boxing, baseball, cricket, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, handball, judo, kabaddi, kho-kho, lawn tennis, rifle shooting, rowing, sailing or yachting, skating, skiing, swimming, softball, squash, table tennis, tae kwon do, triathlon, volleyball, weightlifting and wrestling, will be covered under the scholarship programme.

Scholarships (per annum)

UT/State Championship for seniors, inter-college, inter-school tournament (U-19) First-Rs 4,000, second-Rs 2,400 and third-Rs 1,500.

UT/State championship for juniors, inter-school tournament (U-14 and U-17) First-Rs 3,000, second Rs 1,800 and third-Rs 1,000.