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Punjabi singer Harbhajan Mann with students of Sri Sukhmani Institute of Engineering in Dera Bassi on Thursday. A Tribune Photograph

Ropar, September 5
A 27-year-old local advocate and his clerk were killed in a road mishap today. The accident took place near a toll plaza at Solkhian village. The deceased have been identified as Tarun Makkar and Surinder Chopra.

The accident took place when a truck hit the Activa scooter they were riding. Both the victims died on the spot. The truck driver fled from the scene after the accident.

Fatehgarh Sahib, September 5
The LPG consumers, who have received Direct Cash Subsidy on LPG in their bank accounts have resented the new policy and termed it as a mean to cheat the consumers and have urged the government to review the system

From September 1, the subsidy on LPG is being directly transferred into the bank accounts of LPG consumers in the district under the much publicised Direct Transfer Scheme of Government of India. As many as 1.8 lakh LPG consumers are covered under this scheme in the district.

“I booked a gas cylinder and on delivery, the gas agency owner charged me Rs 978 and he received a subsidy of Rs 435 in his bank account,” said Subash Sood. He said the cylinder cost him for Rs 543, whereas the gas agency is providing a cylinder without subsidy for Rs 430, so they had to pay Rs 113 more.

District Food Supply Controller said the issue will be taken up with the gas agencies in a meeting with Deputy Commissioner tomorrow. She said there must be some fault in the new software and the rates should be equal.

Patiala, September 5
Owing the alleged shortage of facilities at Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha Library at Punjabi University, students under the banner of Students Federation of India, held a protest rally outside the library of the college.

The students demanded an increase in the sitting capacity in the night reading room, a provision for safe drinking water, allowance on subscription of various sports and competitive journals and facility for xeroxing of all the books on the campus.

The protesting students even restricted the entry of students in the library following which many students had to face inconvenience as they had to return without getting their books issued.

Fatehgarh Sahib, September 5
On the occasion of the coronation ceremony of the newly-elected Zila Parishad chairman Baljit Singh Bhutta and vice-charman Puja Rani, Bhutta said the main priority of Zila Parishad is to identify homeless people and those living in kutcha houses in the villages of the district. The report regarding the same would be sent to the state government, so that proper accommodation may be allotted to them, said the chairman.

The newly-elected chairman said they would be working without any prejudice and would provide funds to the panchayats for the development of villages. He said they would also hold a survey to identify houses in dilapidated condition and provide funds for the renovation of the same after receiving grants from the state government.

People living below the poverty line will also be receiving job cards, so that they can get employment for minimum 100 days under the Centre-sponsored MGNREGA Scheme. “At present there are as many as 182 schools, 23 dispensaries and veterinary hospitals, under our jurisdiction. We will try to improve the functioning of the management of these institutions,” said Bhutta.

He said they would also plant trees after receiving funds under the MGNREGA scheme, besides cleaning the ponds and drains in the village.

Anandpur Sahib, September 5
Bhai Nand Lal Public School principal Harjit Kaur Sidhu will represent Punjab in an academic programme at the University of Malta next week.

The academic programme is being organised in collaboration with the High Commission of Malta in India from September 8 to 16.

A total of 10 high school principals and heads of educational institutions have been selected for the programme from across the country.

The delegation visit aims at showcasing Malta and its educational, cultural and social set up.— TNS

Chandigarh, September 5
The Chandigarh police has booked a dismissed policeman for forgery, cheating and for submitting a fake driving license for obtaining extra marks during the recruitment.

The accused has been identified as Ashok Kumar. Ashok had joined the police force as a constable in May 2010 and he was dismissed on August 30 this year when his driving license was found to be fake.

According to the police, Ashok, a resident of Jhajjar district in Haryana, had submitted fake driving license of Manipur. The police officials said that the issue was thoroughly investigated by an independent agency before registering a case against the accused. — TNS

Chandigarh, September 5
A resident of Nayagaon was arrested after he hit a traffic policeman (constable) with his car at Tribune Chowk on September 4.

The police said that the car driver, identified as Taranjit Singh, hit the traffic policeman while he was on duty.

The victim has been admitted to Government Medical College Hospital Sector 32 (GMCH-32). The police has registered a case and an investigation has been initiated.

Chandigarh, September 5
The hockey team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18, (GMSSS-18) defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, to win the final of girls’ (U-17) category, in the ongoing Inter-School Hockey Tournament, being played here today.

The team registered a 5-0 victory over light-weighed rivals. With using all their experience, Manisha (9th minute), Saroj (15th and 38th minute), Sharmila (42nd minute) and Poonam (48th minute) scored goals for winning side. The team of St Stephen’s School, Sector 45, beat Ryan International School, Sector 49, by 5-0 to finish third in the championship. For the winning side, Annet, Tanya, Tajdeep and Atula scored a goal each.

In the knock-out matches of girls’ (U-19) category, the team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 18, defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 20, 4-0 while Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, trounced Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, 2-0. In the girls’ (U-14) event, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, beat Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, 2-0 while Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, defeated SGGS School, Sector 35, by a solitary goal.

Chandigarh, September 5
The baseball team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35, (GMSSS-35) won the Inter-School Baseball Tournament for Boys’ (U-17), here today. In the final match of the tournament, the team registered a marginal 1-0 win over Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10. The Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, attained the third place while Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 46, managed to finish fourth in the championship.

In the boys’ (U-14) group, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, won the title while St Anne’s Convent School, Sector 32, finished runners-up. The team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35, and Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 37, secured third and fourth place, respectively, in the tournament.

The girl’s team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, and Governed Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 11, captured top two places of girls (U-17) category while Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 15, and St Anee’s Convent School, Sector 32, finished third and fourth in the championship, respectively.

In the girls’ (U-14) group, the team of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 15, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 10, St Anne’s Convent School and Government High School won top four places.

Results: Boys (U-14): GMSSS-10 beat St Anne’s-32 by 6-0; GMSSS-35 beat GMSSS-37 by 5-1; Boys (U-17): GMSSS-35 beat GMSSS-10 by 1-0; GMSSS-33 beat GMSSS-46 by 5-4; Girls (U-14): GMSSS-15 beat GMSSS-10 by 4-1; St Anne’s-32 beat GHS-11 by 7-6; Girls (U-17): GMSSS 10 beat GHS-11 by 6-1; GMSSS-15 beat St Anne’s-32 by 7-4.

Chandigarh, September 5
The Kabaddi side of DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, (DAV-8) defeated Government Senior Secondary School, Dhanas, by 18 points, to win the final of Inter-School Kabaddi Tournament for Boys (U-17), at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, here today.

In the match to secure third place, the team of Government High School, Kajheri, trounced Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40, by 10 points.

Chandigarh, September 5
The 44th KVS Regional Football Tournament at started at Kendriya Vidyalaya (No 1) Chandi Mandir, today. In the first match of the day, the team of KV 3 BRD, Chandigarh, defeated KV (No 1), Patiala, by 3-1. Col Govindram Sharma, Commanding Officer, 4 Sikh Regiment, declared the meet open.

As many as 270 students along with 26 escorts, representing Kendriya Vidyalaya located in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Union Territories are participating in the meet.

In other league matches, KV (No 1) Chandi Mandir defeated KV Alihal by 2-1 while KV, Sabathu, trounced KV (No 3), Patiala, by 5-0. The team KV (No 1) RCF, Hussainpur, posted a 6-1 victory over KV (No 2) RCF, Hussainpur. In the last match, KV, Sector 47, defeated KV (No 1), Patiala, by 1-0. — TNS