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Ropar, September 30
A placement orientation programme, ‘Aagman 2013’, for final-year aspiring engineers, managers and architects was organised at Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), Bhaddal, technical campus, here today.

Deputy dean, corporate operation and placement, Gurseerat Kaur stressed upon the fact that students should concentrate more on the live industrial projects rather than plagiarising.

Director general, IET, Bhaddal, Dr Jha advised the students to concentrate on the basic fundamentals of emerging areas, specialisation, current issues, technical aptitude, communication skills, and most importantly summer training and final-year research projects.

Dr JS Kanwar, director, School of Engineering and Technology (SoET), said the training and grooming part of students would be given due weightage for which institute has already sign the MoU with reputed companies.

Patiala, September 30
The Centre for Census Studies and Research (CCSR), Punjabi University, Patiala, in association with Directorate of Census Operations , Punjab, organised a one-day workshop on data dissemination, ‘Census 2011 and its Implications’, on the premises of the institute, here today. Prof HS Bhatti, director, CCSR, welcomed all the delegates and participants on the occasion.

Vice-Chancellor Dr Jaspal Singh said the quality of research will eventually improve with the help of census data. The workshop was organised in two technical sessions .

Zirakpur, September 30
An electrician was electrocuted while he was carrying out repair work at the Ranbaxy godown, Bhabat. The deceased has been identified as Amrish Kumar, a resident of Raibraili in Uttar Pradesh.

The incident occurred on September 26. Kumar was undergoing treatment at PGI, Chandigarh, where he succumbed to the injuries ,sustained due to the electrical shock, on Sunday.

The police has registered a case against the contractor, Suman Kumar.

The body of the deceased has been handed over to his relatives after conducting the post-mortem.

Chandigarh, September 30
Statements of two key witnesses in the Inspector Sucha Singh's murder case reported in June this year were recorded in the court today. Statements of the police constable, Anil Kumar, and a home guard volunteer, Jatinder, who was also injured in the attack, were recorded in court today.

Home Guard Jatinder recalled the horrifying incident and told court that he was attacked by the accused policeman, Basant, and had a struggle for about 10 minutes. During the time, Inspector Sucha Singh was being stabbed and how the accused couple fled in the police gypsy.

Constable Anil told the court that he was threatened with a gun by the accused.

The case has now been adjourned to October 7.

The inspector was murdered as he had rounded up the fugitive UT police constable, Basant, on suspicion and he killed him due to fear of getting arrested as he was wanted in a case of murder. — TNS

Mohali, September 30
The Mohali police today registered a Rs 6 crore cheating case against industrialist Sushil Sharma, his son Ashutosh Sharma and daughter Bhawna Chaudhary at Phase I here.

The police acted on a complaint of another Mohali-based industrialist, Navneet Saxena. He alleged that Sushil Sharma and Ashutosh Sharma, directors of Summit Engineering Private Limited and Lider Sanitation, had fled to Canada after duping him and three others—Mukesh Bansal, Rakesh Bansal and Davinder Rattan—of Rs 6 crore.

Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said on the basis on an inquiry, a case under Sections 406, 420, 465, 471 and 120-B of the IPC was registered.

Saxena has alleged that the duo and Bhavana, who resides in Mansa Devi Complex, had defrauded several people, including a bank, of Rs 55 crores. They had taken the money for business growth in September last year, promising to repay within six months.

Sushil Sharma is reportedly absconding for over a month and a half. The bank has reportedly taken possession of his industrial units and house. Sushil was also the president of Rotary Club, Mohali, in the year 2012-13.

Mohali, September 30
In the case of an alleged outraging of modesty of an NRI woman by her father-in-law at the latter’s Phase VII residence, the police has added rape charges (Section 376 of the IPC) against the accused to the FIR registered at the Mataur police station.

The police arrested 62-year-old Kulbir Singh and his daughter, Jasbir Kaur, following a complaint by his daughter-in-law, Maninder Kaur (42), in which she alleged that she was being harassed and molested by her father-in-law.

Inspector Navin Pal Singh Lehal, station house officer, said Sections 376 and 511 of the IPC had been added to the FIR against the accused after receiving the complainant’s medical report.

“During the medical examination, injury marks were found on the complainant’s private parts,” said the SHO.

Maninder Kaur, a green-card holder of the USA, got married to Kulbir Singh’s son Satbir Singh in 2010. Maninder alleged that her husband had gone to the USA in May. When the complainant went to the USA on September 8, she could not locate her husband.

“When I came back to India on September 15, my father-in-law started misbehaving with me and harassing me for dowry,” alleged the complainant.

Today, the court sent Kulbir Singh to a one-day remand under police custody, while Jasbir Kaur was sent to judicial custody.

Chandigarh, September 30
The hockey team of Punjab and Sindh Bank (PSB) lifted the title of 43rd SN Vohra's All-India Gurmit Memorial Hockey Tournament, here today.

In the final match, the Punjab and Sindh Bank faced some resistance before winning the final match against the Punjab National Bank (PNB) by 5-3 (via tie-breaker) held at the Hockey Stadium of Sports Complex, Sector 42, 43rd SN Vohra's All-India Gurmit Memorial Hockey Tournament.

The match ended at 2-2 draw at the stipulated time and unlike other matches players of both teams failed to score in early minutes. The match was played on a higher note and the match witnessed all field goals.

In the 23rd minute, the PSB scored the lead through Karamjit Singh, who managed to dribble past the defense line before posting the first goal. But in reply, the PNB side levelled the score through Yudhvir Singh, who smartly dodged the rival's custodian before striking the wooden plank in the 30th minute.

Later, in the second half, the PNB side took an essential lead, when Damandeep scored the second goal in the 37th minute. Again a field goal, Damandeep scored the lead with a solo effort. Controlling the situation, just after three minutes, the PSB bounced back and levelled the score through Parminder Singh. Later in the tie-breaker, the PSB won the match at 3-1 (2-2 at stipulated time

Chandigarh, September 30
The state-run Chandigarh Football Academy (CFA) failed to defend winner’s trophy of the 11th Administrator’s Challenge Football Cup for Boys (U-17), here today. In the finals, played at the Football Stadium, Sector 17, the team went down against the Indian National Academy of All-India Football Federation (AIFF) by 2-0.

The AIFF side entirely dominated the 90 minutes of the game while the CFA lads put their best efforts to stop the superiors. But it seemed that the lack of experience cost them the match. With this win, the AIFF side bagged a cash prize of Rs 3 lakh while the CFA lads bagged the second prize of Rs 1 lakh.

Since the starting whistle, the AIFF side pressured the CFA’s defense. The CFA side had a narrow escape in the 7th minute when a power-pack shot by Miland Basumatary hit the cross bar. Half-back Bidyananda Singh, taking full advantage of the rebound, again diverted the ball to nets but Custodian Arshdeep saved the team. The wake-up alarm for the local side helped to build an attack in the 16th minute. Jatinder of the CFA with his ace shot tested the AIFF goalie Sayantan Pyne. But the alert custodian punched the ball over the cross bar.

The shocker came in the 45th minute, when Bidyananda directed the ball (on a long throw) at the top of penalty area and alerted the CFA custodian. But in his efforts to clear the ball, he gave a rebound chance to the AIFF striker and making no mistake, Hayden Fernandes netted the ball with a brilliant half-volley shot. After the breather, the CFA side was expected to bounce back but again lack of ball-possession and no efforts to pressurise the rival’s defense made the team to fall on back foot.

The second goal of the match was netted in the 78th minute when substitute Delbert Fernandes using all his body weight dribbled past the CFA defenders and scored the winning goal.

On other hand, the Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy ended their campaign at third spot and bagged a cash prize of Rs 50,000. In a hard line match, the Bengal side edged past Mahilpur Football Academy by 2-1.The Mahilpur side took the lead through an awarded penalty spot in the 3rd minute and with Mehtab Singh scoring the first goal. But the Bagan side bounced back and scored in the 65th minute and 76th minute to win the match. Th Bonard Singh and On Pulamtf scored a goal each, respectively, to ensure the team’s win. “The lads played well. The kind of team they were facing, they gave them a hard competition,” Harjinder Singh, coach of the CFA.

Chandigarh, September 30
The ball-badminton team of Shishu Niketan Senior Secondary School,-22, defeated Moti Ram Arya School, Sector 27, to win the 17th Junior and Sub-Junior State Ball Badminton Championship (boys and girls), concluded here today. 

In the final match of the championship, the winners won by 2-0 (29-17 and 29-16). Anchal International School-41, secured third position. In the final match of girls’ (junior) section, the Govt Model High School-37, trounced Anchal International Schools, Sector 41, by 2-0 (29-8, 29-6). — TNS

Chandigarh, September 30
In the opening match of the day, cricket team of Punjab defeated Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) by 5 wickets, during the 20th All India JP Atray Memorial Cricket tournament, being held here today.

After electing to bat first, the team of the MPCA posted 213 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 50 overs. Opener A Samad remained the main-scorer for host team with scoring 79 off 105 balls with 5 boundaries while Sanjay Mishra followed his partner and scored 32 runs. Later towards the end of the innings, Ankit Sharma chipped 25 runs. For Punjab, Sandeep Sharma, Siddharth Kaul and Taruwar Kohli claimed 2 wickets each.

In reply, the Punjab side achieved the target in 39.4 overs. Taruwar Kohli scripted his team’s win scoring an unbeaten 76 off 97 balls with 7 boundaries and also bagged the man of the match award. He was involved in a 95-run fourth wicket partnership with Sharad Lumba (47 runs). For the bowling side, Vijit Rana claimed 2 for 36 to become the most successful bowler for MPCA.

MPCA: 213 for 8 in 50 (A Samad 79, Ankit Sharma 25, Sanjay Mishra 32, Sandeep Sharma 2 for 43, Siddharth Kaul 2 for 64 and Taruwar Kohli 2 for 31).

Punjab: 217 for 5 in 39.4 overs (Taruwar Kohli 76 not out, Sarad Lumba 47, Gurkirat Mann 33, Manan Vohra 23, Vijit Rana 2 for 23).

In the second match, the Baroda side thumped down Income Tax team by 164 runs. Hardik Pandy displayed a brilliant performance and thundered 105 runs. He was equally supported by Kedar Devdhar, who scored 72 off 72. The duo added 128 runs for the second wicket. For the bowling side, Anmol Jungade (3 for 58) was the most successful bowler.

Chasing the target, the Income Tax side bundled out on a mere total of 109 runs in 31.1 overs. Aditya Waghmode with his 35 runs contribution remained the highest-scorer for his team. Damaging the batting lineup, man of the match, Bawa Safikhan Pathan claimed 6 for 30.

Baroda: 273 for 7 in 50 overs (Kedar Devdhar 72, Hardik Pandyw 105, Pinal Shah 18 and Nikunj Mohite 21 not out, Amol Jungade 3 for 58).

Income Tax: 109 all out in 31.1 overs (Aditaya Waghmode 35, Anand Subaramaniam 18, Amoljungade 15 not out, Baba Safikhan Pathan 
6 for 30).

In the third match, at Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, the team of Food Corporation of India (FCI) registered a 7-wicket win over Delhi and the District Cricket Association (DDCA) by 7 wickets to log winning points.

The losing side, while batting first, set a target of 182 runs. The team in their allotted slot lost 7 wickets. Vaibhav Rawal (43 runs), Arjun Gupta (33 runs) and Aditya Koushik (31 runs) scored a lion’s share in team’s total. Bowler Javed Khan took 3 for 41 whereas Sonu Rathi claimed 2 for 35.

In reply, the FCI achieved the target in 31.4 overs with Mayank Sidana scoring 76 off 71 balls with 9 boundaries.

DDCA: 181 for 7 in 41 overs (Aditya Koushik 31, Vaibhav Rawal 43, Arjun Gupta 33 Nitish Rana 19,Javed Khan 3 for 41, Sonu Rathi 2 for 35).

FCI: 182 for 3 in 31.4 overs (Mayank Siddana 76, Nitin Saini 17, Chetan Sharma 25, Dhruv Shorey 38 not out and Jaideep Chauhan 21 not out, Rishit Saini 1 for 19, Manoj Chouhan 1 for 48 and Sunny Shokin 1 for 36).

In the fourth match, the Reliane-I blanked DASCB by 175 runs to claim 5 points including a bonus. The team achieved a respectable total of 243 runs before getting all out in 48 overs. Akshdeep Nath lead the team’s score chrat with contributing 84 runs while Avi Barot with 32 runs and Rakesh Solanki with 42 runs were the other main scorer for the team. Bowler Charanjit Singh claimed 6 for 46 for DASCB. Chasing the target, the DASCB team could manage to score only 68 runs. Murtuja Vahora 6 for 19 restricted the batsmen of the DASCB to hold the crease.

Reliance: 243 all out in 48 overs (Akshdeep Nath 84, Avi Barot 32, Smit Patel 29, Rakesh Solanki 42 Murutaja Vahora 14 not out, Sreekant 2 for 36 and Charanjit Singh 6 for 46).

DASCB: 68 all out in 22.1 overs (Charanjit Singh 37, Amit Mishra 10, Murtuja Vahora 6 for 19). — TNS