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Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 4
For the sixth time in the past six months, Sector 23 temple has again been targeted by thieves. Theft of Rs 2,000 was reported from Prachin Shiv Mandir in Sector 23 last night. Incidentally, a similar theft was reported on the intervening night of February 25 and 26 too.

The temple authorities stated that it is the sixth time in the last one year that thefts have been reported in the temple and the police have failed to nab the culprit. The thief, who is seen taking out money from the box in the CCTV footage, broke the locks to take out the same. He, however, could not gain entry into the main temple as he was unable to break the grill and was seen trying to break it in the footage. He took out whatever money he could from near the small idols on the outer side of the temple.

Inspector Dilsher Singh Chandel said the CCTV footage was not clear and there were 15 persons sleeping inside the temple making the entire story doubtful. “We are still investigating,”he said.

Chandigarh, May 4
Local squash player Ishaan Nayar (10) made the city proud by winning the ISA (Indian Squash Academy) Squash Tournament held in Chennai.

A class V student of Vivek High School, Sector 38, bagged his first major title of his career. In this national tournament, held from April 30 to May 4, Ishaan won all matches and defeated top-seeded players to claim the title. "I am happy to win my first national level title. And will try to carry forward the performance. Playing in Chandigarh was a great help to rise tall among tough competitors," said Ishaan, over a telephonic conversation while on his way back to Chandigarh.

Ishaan started his winning spree with defeating Mohamed Farhan Farrok 3-0 (11-4,11-2,11-9) and in his next match he defeated Ansh Mehta with an identical score of 3-0 (3-1,3-11,2-11). In his next knock out game Aaryaman Jaising became his victim. He defeated his rival by 3-11,1-11 and 9-11(3-0). In the semi-finals, he blanked second seed Akash Gupta at 11-8, 11-8 and 11-5 (3-0). Later in the finals, played today, Ishaan outplayed top seed Athrva Yadav 8-11,7-11,10-12 to claim the title.

Earlier, in last nationals, he finished 19th in the tournament. The ISA tournament is a national level under-19 3-star tournament with good participation in all age groups. Walking on the footsteps of his father (national level squash player), Ishaan had also won Chandigarh Squash State championship for two consecutive years in the boys (U-11) category. "I was trying hard to win tournaments but I was lacking in gaining enough experience to compete against good rivals. And two titles of Chandigarh State

Squash Championship helped me to gain confidence. The tournament witnessed a great competition even in sub-junior category however I kept my calm and slowly attained my aim. I am happy and the good part is I can carry forward this confidence to win upcoming championships," said an elated Ishaan. He trains under his father and uncle, who were national level champions in senior category. "He still needs to cover a long distance in learning the good and bad part of squash. This title has landed him in the pool of confidence and all he needs is to carry forward the same. Upcoming years will be difficult for him. I will try to train him at his best," said Saurabh Nayar, his father and coach.

Chandigarh, May 4
Cricket team of Infosys XI and PGI XI, registered win in their respective matches of ongoing, 1st Ashok Kumar Vij Memorial Corporate Cricket Tournament, being held at Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36.

In the first match, the team of Infosys XI defeated Dell side by 66-runs. After electing to bat first, the winning side posted 166 runs for 9 wickets in the allotted slot of 20 overs. Vishal (43 off 26 balls), Anirudh (40 off 36 balls) and Lakshay (30 off 14 balls) scored a lion's share for the winning side. For bowling side, Raman picked up 2 wickets for 19 runs. In reply, Dell team bundled out on a mere total of 100-runs in 14.3 overs with Aman (22 off 30) and Adarsh (17 off 15) contributing a major share. For bowling side, Omkar (2 for 16) and Raghav (2 for 15) claimed two wickets each.

In the second match, PGI XI defeated ATS Limited, in a super over match. Batting first, the winning team posted a total of 178 runs for 9 wickets in 20 overs.

Manoj helped the team's total with his individual best score of 63 runs in 26 balls. He was equally supported by Krishan, who posted 49 runs off 35 balls and Inder, who scored a quick fire 32 off 25 balls. For bowling side, Govind was the pick of the day with claiming 3 wickets for 33 runs while Vikas claimed 2 for 38. Chasing the target, the ATS side levelled the score in the last ball of the match. Saurabh (58 off 47), Sandeep (38 off 18) and Vikas (27 off 10) scoring quick fire knocks enabled the team to level the score. For bowling side, Hansraj claimed 3 for 12 while Krishan took 2 for 12. In the super over, PGI bowlers maintained their calm and restricted the ATS side on a modest total of 3 runs , to ensure team's win.

Mohali, May 4
Anhat Singh, Shrushti Fulzele, Jaskeerat Singh, Tarini Goyal, Lovish Khera and Edha Garg, won titles in their respective categories, during the concluding day of 2nd Millennium School Open Prize Money Chess Championship, concluded at the Millennium School, Sector 67, today. Anhat of Strawberry Fields School, Sector 26, won in the open (U-10) category. Shrushti Fulzele of St. Joseph School won in the girls (U-10) category, Jaskeerat Singh of Delhi Public School, Chandigarh, in boys (U-13) category, Tarini Goyal of Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, Chandigarh, in the girls (U-13) category, Lovish Khera of New Public School in open category (17) and Edha Garg of Carmel Convent School, Sector 26, in girls (U-17) category emerged as the points' leaders in their respective categories. A total of 104 players from different schools participated in the championship.

Robin Aggarwal, director, The Millennium School, Mohali, awarded the winners with a total cash prize of Rs 24,000.

Winners:
Open (U-13): Jaskeerat Singh, 1; Ishan Mehndiratta 2; Soumiljeet Singh 3.
Girls (U-13): Tarini Goyal, 1; Kashish Kaushal, 2; Mitali Saini, 3.
Open (U-10): Anhat Singh, 1; Jaspreet Singh, 2; Shishir Lamba, 3.
Girls (U-10): Shrushti Fulzele, 1; Vallari Narewadi, 2; Harsukirat, 3.
Open (U-17) Lovish Khera, 1; Rohit Roy Chaudhary, 2; Aaditya Bedi, 3.
Girls (U-17): Edha Garg, 1; Aarika Dhir, 2.

Point position
Open (U-10): 5 1/2 point- Anhat Singh; 5 Point-Jaspreet Singh, Shishir Lamba; 4 1/2 points- Punya Garg; 4 points: Pratyaksh Goel, Krish Gupta, Rohan Gupta, Arjun Sagar, Shivom Sood; 3 1/2 points- Manit Singh; 3 points- Raghav Chaudhary, Shiven Gupta, Karampreet, Akshun Punchhi, Taarush Mittal; 2 1/2 points- Vansh Gupta; 2 points- Pyush Mehta, Mannan Sharma, Mayank Garg, Parmanyu Garg, Arinjay Goyal, Varun Singh, Vanik Singh.

Girls (Under-10): 4 points- Shrushti Fulzele; 3 points- Vallari Narewadi; Harsukirat; 2 points: Surbhi Singh, Jiyana Gupta, Prathna Kapur, Anavi Gupta.

Open (U-13): 5 1/2 points- Tarini Goyal; 5 points- Jaskeerat Singh; 4 1/2 points- Ishaan Singh Mendiratta, Soumiljeet Singh, Kashish Kaushal; 4 points- Dhruv Purwar, Manav Gupta, Levanshu Khullar, Ganesh Dutt, Rishit Gupta; 3 1/2 points- Mitali Saini; 3 points- Aryandeep Singh, Pratham Puri, Nikhilesh Sood, Saumya Lamba, Ketan Vashisht, Saksham Mahendru, Sri Harsha.

Open (U-17): 5 1/2 points- Lovish Khera; 5 points- Rohit Roy Chaudhary, Aaditya Bedi; 4 1/2 points- Edha Garg, Rishabh Jain; 4 points- Nitish, Yash, Yakhmi, Harshit Garg, Ishu Garg, Yogik Khurana, Akshit Khunger; 3 1/2 points- Mansimran, Navrattan, Simranjeet Singh, Shivam Sharma; 3 points- Manpreet Singh Juneja, Mayank, Esh Gupta, Rudra, Rajdeep Singh, Mankaran, Sehaj; 2 1/2 points- Mehul Puri, Nabh Manchanda, Gurfateh Singh, Arshdeep Singh.

Panchkula, May 4
Cricket team of Satluj Public School defeated British School, Sector 8, in a match of the ongoing Satluj cup Cricket Tournament for boys (U-14) by 8 wickets, being held here today. Putting to bat first, the losing side bundled out on a mere total of 64 runs in 19 overs. Satluj's left arm leg spinner Suraj Malik performed most of the damages with 4 for 26 runs in 4 overs.