525 farmers get Rs 20 crore loan
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, July 31
It is the need of the hour that farmers come out of wheat-paddy rotation and adopt diversification of crops to save the foreign exchange. When the country needed food, Punjabi farmers fed the entire nation and now most of the states are producing food on their own. Punjabi farmers should take a lead in diversification of crops and export the produce to earn the foreign exchange.

This was said by Arun Sekhri, Deputy Commissioner, while addressing the Mega Agriculture Credit Camp being organised by Punjab National Bank's Patiala circle at PNB Farmers Training Centre here today.

The camp was organised to distribute sanction letters of credit limits worth Rs 20.67 crore to 525 farmers belonging to six districts of the state. DK Sharma, DGM, circle head, Patiala, presided over the function.

Deputy Commissioner advised the farmers to properly utilise the sanctioned loans and to adopt new agri techniques and latest equipment to reduce production cost. He further said farmers were the backbone of the state as the economy of the state depended on the agriculture Sector. He advocated to improve the financial condition of farmers by adopting allied agriculture occupations like bee keeping, fisheries, dairy farming and piggery. DK Sharma highlighted various schemes, specifically the financial inclusion scheme launched by the bank for the welfare of farmers. He called upon them to repay the loan in time to avoid unnecessary economical burden.

On this occasion, a medical check-up camp and agri exhibition were also organised.

‘Approved industrial units to get benefits as per new policy’
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, July 31
A deputation of industrialists led by Dinesh Gupta, honorary general secretary, chamber of industries, Patiala, met the principal secretary, Industry and Commerce, Government of Punjab, Karan A Singh. The principal secretary was apprised about the problems being faced by the industry, especially in Mandi Gobindgarh and surrounding towns.

Press Secretary Nakesh Jindal said, “The industrialists brought to the notice of the principal secretary that as per the new industrial policy, only those industrial units set up in focal points and focal estates are entitled to get benefits, but there are no focal points and estates in majority of the towns such as Sirhind, Rajpura, Samana, Pattran and Nabha. They said there is focal point in Mandi Gobindgarh and only 10 per cent of the industrial units are set up there.”

They delegation demanded that the approved industrial units set up in the industrial zone should get the benefits as per the policy. Singh agreed to cover such industrial units on their demand.

The delegation also raised the issue of E-billing. The chamber suggested that time bound VAT refunds could also help the trade regain its financial liquidity. They appealed to keep the VAT rates at par with the present CST rate of 2 per cent, to provide a level playing field to the states’ industry in the sales market outside the state.

The principal secretary assured his assistance in assisting the industrialists and said that he would visit Mandi Gobindgarh soon.

Giani Tarlochan Singh’s death mourned
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, July 31
Teaching, non-teaching staff and students of Mata Gujri College, Fatehgarh Sahib, held a condolence meeting to condole the sudden demise of Jathedar Takht Sri Kesgarh Sahib Giani Tarlochan Singh. They observed a two-minute silence to pray for the peace of the departed soul.

Dr Jatinder Singh Sidhu, Director-Principal, termed the death of Jathedar Tarlochan Singh as an irreparable loss to Sikh Panth.

Dr Sidhu announced a holiday tomorrow as a mark of respect to the departed soul.

Similarly, staff and students led by Dr Gurmohan Singh Walia, Vice-Chancellor of Shri Guru Granth Sahib World University, and staff of BBSB Engineering College led by principal Dr Lakhwinder Singh held condolence meetings in their respective institutions and prayed for the peace of the departed soul.

School director ‘thrashes’ student
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The school student with his family members at Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, on Wednesday. Tribune photo: Rajesh Sachar

Patiala, July 31
A Class X student of Play Ways Senior Secondary School was allegedly thrashed by the school director for scoring poor marks in his monthly tests. The student, Chinkal, was later admitted to Rajindra Hospital for treatment.

The victim’s father, Kamal Kumar, said his son, Chinkal, had not been keeping well for the past few months and was undergoing treatment at the PGI.

“When Chinkal went to the school today, his school director insulted him for scoring poor marks and thrashed him badly,” he said. School director Rajveer Singh refuted the allegations.

Rajveer said he had merely scolded Chinkal and a few other students who scored poor marks in their monthly tests.

Woman jailed for drunken driving
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Chandigarh, July 31
Setting a precedent of its kind, a local court today imprisoned a woman till the rising of the court after she was found driving in a drunk state. The court imprisoned the Sector 22 resident and imposed a fine of Rs 1,000 on her.

The woman was challaned last weekend at a naka meant at the Sector 22/23 light point. She was challaned as the alcohol quantity in her blood was 57mg/100 ml against the permissible limit of 30mg/100 ml.

As she came to the court to get her challan released, she was made to stand in the court for the entire day. A court official said they were acting strictly against the menace of drunken driving and while more men were challaned, many women were also challaned by the police for the offence.

In-laws charged with murder
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Panchkula, July 31
The Panchkula police booked four members of in-laws family of a woman, who was allegedly set on fire for dowry at their residence at Ramgarh. The 30-year-old victim, Mamta, who received 80 per cent burns, succumbed to her injuries at the Government Medical College Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. The police registered a case against Rajesh, victim's husband, Rampal, her father-in-law, Jarnailo Devi, her mother-in-law, and Vinod, her brother-in-law, under Sections 302, 498 A and 34 of the IPC at the Chandimandir Police Station.

In his complaint, Vinod Kumar, Mamta's brother, had alleged that his sister was being harassed by her in-laws for dowry. He claimed that they had given money to Mamta's in-laws family few days ago to buy a new motorcycle.

He alleged that Mamta was set on fire on July 27. The station house officer of the area, Jai Parkash, said the police had registered a case of murder against the accused but no arrest had been so far.

"We are investigating the case as Mamta had reportedly stated before the Duty Magistrate at the GMCH-32 that she was not being harassed by her in-laws," he said.

Meanwhile, Mamta's parents alleged that she had given the statement under pressure. She is survived by a seven-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son.

Fact file

The 30-year-old victim, Mamta, who received 80 per cent burns, succumbed had to her injuries at the Government Medical College Hospital, Sector 32, Chandigarh. The police registered a case against Rajesh, victim's husband, Rampal, her father-in-law, Jarnailo Devi, her mother-in-law, and Vinod, her brother-in-law, under Sections 302, 498 A and 34 of the IPC at the Chandimandir Police Station.

Kin of Morni royal family held for forging will

Panchkula, July 31
In the case of a forged will by a relative of the royal family of Morni, the Panchkula Police arrested the accused, Babban Zaidi, last night. Babban Zaidi is brother of the late, Rukhsana Parveen, daughter-in-law of Raja Mir Qasim Ali of Gadhi Kotaha . According to sources, Babban Zaidi, who was appointed as the guardian of Almas and Kulsum, Rukhsana Parveen's daughters, after her murder in 1993. He allegedly prepared a fake will of a FDR worth over Rs 40 lakh in the name of his brother Amir Haider.

"Interestingly, the FDR in question was made on October 27, 1993 and the fake will of the FDR was shown prepared on February 2, 1993, about eight months before the FDR itself," said the sources. After an inquiry by the economics offence wing, a case was registered against Zaidi on May 24. He was produced before a court today, which sent him to four-day police remand. Notably, Rukhsana was murdered in 1993 and a case was registered against her husband Hasan Murtaza. Murtaza was acquitted by the apex court in 2002. —TNS

Punjab lad brings laurels
Selected to attend International Junior Football Camp in Germany
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 31
For 16-years-old Inder Mohan Singh from Ludhiana, it all started three years back, when he was enrolled in Chandigarh Football Academy (CFA) under the supervision of his mentor and former skipper of Indian soccer team Harjinder Singh. The teenager, who recently won the Bajaj Allianz Junior Talent Hunt Football Camp, Season IV, is all set to attend the International Junior Football Camp in association with the FC Bayern Munich, Germany.

The ace player is all praises for his coach, his academy and the organisers.

Inder was selected after a detailed trail process at football stadium, Sector 17, last week. At Munich, he is scheduled to undergo precise training sessions, during his stay with the junior section of the club.

“I am feeling great. This will be my second foreign trip after playing for Manchester Cup for junior category in Indonesia. I am looking forward to the 5-day long camp with the Bayern Munich staff,” said the ace player.

Inder will be leaving for Germany on August 4.

The teenager star accredits his success to his mentor Harjinder Singh. “He gave me all the basic knowledge and training regarding the game. Besides being a great player, he perfectly suits the role of a perfect coach. It is under his guidance that I have been able to gain momentum in my life,” said Inder.

The Chandigarh Football Academy (CFA) has already produced scores of players for the nation and the player feels proud to be associated with the academy.

The mid-fielder has also represented the city in five junior and sub-junior nationals. Inder was also a member of the team, which won the All-India UT Administrator Cup last year. He was the highest scorer in the Bajaj Allianz Junior football camp and also scored a hat-trick against the Delhi team. “Being selected among the top players is a proud moment for me,” said the soccer star.

Neeraj storms into tennis semifinals
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A player hits a shot during the AITA Talent Series tournament at Jagadhari Club in Haryana. A TRIBUNE PHOTOGRAPH

Chandigarh, July 31
City-based player Neeraj Yashpaul marched ahead in the semifinals of the ongoing AITA Talent Series Tennis Tournament, at Jagadhri club, Civil Lines Road, Haryana, today. In the quarterfinal, he defeated Rustom Dahiya 6-2 and 6-1. City player Komalijeet Kaur moved up in the tournament with defeating her counterpart Sania Chadha in straight sets 6-0 and 6-0 in girls’ (U-14) category.

In another match, city girl Neahmat Sandhu went down against Kanishka Sharmaat 6-4 and 6-0.

Results:

Boys(U-14) - Neeraj Yashpaul (Chd) bt Rustom dahiya (Har) 6-2,6-1; Udit Kamboj (Har) bt Neel Arora (Delhi) 7-5,7-5; Karan Singh Bhalla (Chd) bt Jagtar Arora (Har) 6-3,6-0; Dron Walia (Uttarakhand) bt Abhimanyu Rozra (Har) 6-3, 0-6, 7-6(5).

Boys’ (U-14) Doubles - Jagtar Arora (Har) and Neeraj Yashpaul (Chd) bt Amitoj Singh Sachdeva (Chd) and Gurjosh Singh (Chd) 4-0,4-0, Mayank Arya (Delhi) and Naman Sherawat (Delhi) bt Devansh Kakkar (Punjab) and Vikramaditya Kadian (Har) 4-1,5-3; Abhimanyu Rozra (Har) and Drona Walia (Uttarakhand) 4-0,4-2; Sawan Malik (Har) and Sam Chawla (Har) bt Karan S Bhalla (chd) and Shrenik Bhalla (chd) 4-2,1-4,4-2.

Girls (U-14) - Komaljeet Kaur (Chd) bt Sania chadha (Chd) 6-0, 6-0, Kanishka Sharma (Rajasthan) bt Nehmat Sandhu 6-4,6-1, Itika Sharma (Rajasthan) bt Sagrika Singh (Har) 6-1,6-2, Nandini (chd) bt Riya Malhotra (Har) 6-2,6-2.

Cricket championship
Mount Carmel post win
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Chandigarh, July 31
In the first match of fifth St Joseph’s Junior Cricket Championship for Boys (U-12), the team of Mount Carmel School, Sector 47, defeated the team of Ajit Karam Singh International School, Sector 41, (AKSIPS-41) by 17 runs, here today.

After electing to bat first, the winning side posted 106 runs in the allotted slot of 20 overs after losing five wickets. Batsman Animesh, taking all the charge, contributed an unbeaten knock of 37 runs. Jashan (18 runs) and Arshpreet (11 runs) were the other main scorers for the winning side. For bowling side, Varun claimed 3 for 19.

In reply, the AKSIPS team bundled out on 89 runs with losing 8 wickets in the allotted slot. Tuhin (14 runs) and Aryan (8 runs) remain the only main scorers for the team. For Mount Carmel School, bowler Anthil claimed 2 for 16.

Brief score

Mount Carmel School, Sector 47-106 runs for 5 in 20 overs (Animesh 37 Arshpreet 11, Jashan 18, Varun 3 for 19).

Ajit Karam Singh International School, Sector 41-89 runs for 8 (Tuhin 14, Aryan 8, Anthil 2 for 16).

In the second match, the team of Chandigarh Baptist School defeated St Kabir School, Sector 26 by 2 runs. Winning the toss and elected to bat first, the team of Chandigarh Baptist pilled up their innings at 102 runs in 20 overs. Abhinav (19 runs) and Vipul (17 runs) scored their respective contributions to top the team’s score chart. For the bowling side, Gurman took 2 for 24. Chasing the target, the batsmen of St Kabir School could manage to score only 100 runs with Dev (14 runs), Tanmay (11 runs) and Shivang (9 runs) were the main contributors for the team. For the winning side, bowlers Manu, Abhinav and Bhagwant grabbed 2 wickets each.

Brief score

Chandigarh Baptist School, Sector 45-102 runs for 3 in 20 overs (Abhinav 19, Vipul 17, Gurman 2 for 24.

St Kabir School, Sector 26-100 all out in 19.3 overs (Dev 14, Tanmay 11, Shivang 9, Manu 2 for 20, Abhinav 2 for 24, Bhagwant 2 for 12).

netball tourney
GMSSS-20 script victory
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Players in action during a netball match in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Tribune photo: parvesh chauhan

Football tourney
Saupin’s-32 beat Sacred Heart School
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Satluj Public win cricket title
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Panchkula, July 31
Satluj Public School, Sector 4, defeated Bhawan Vidyalaya School, Sector 15, in the finals of Inter-School Cricket Tournament for boys (U-14). The tournament was organised by the Haryana District Eudcation Department.

In a 10 overs match, the winning side registered a 40-run win. Batting by choice, the wining side scored 100 runs with the loss of two wickets.

Openers of Satluj Public School provided the team with a good start. The duo Hardik Choudhary and Nehal Pajni scored 83 runs in 8 overs.

Bhawan Vidyalaya managed to score 60 runs in 10 overs. Nischay (19 runs) and Aditya (14 runs) were the only main scorers for the team. From Satluj School, bowler Sahil Vashisht was the star of the match. He claimed 3 wickets for 8 runs.

Brief Scores:

Satluj Public School, Sector 4 – 100 runs for 2 in 10 overs (Hardik Choudhary 46, Nehal Pajni 36 not out).

Bhawan Vidyalaya, Sector 15, Panchkula – 60 runs for 7 in 10 overs (Nischay 19, Aditya 14, Sahil Vashisht 3 for 8 runs).