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Kuldip Bhatia

Dera Bassi, September 1
Three cars were involved in a pile up on the railway flyover of Dera Bassi, which led to a traffic jam here today. No one was injured in the mishap.One of the victims, Purushottam, a resident of Ambala, said that he and his family were going to Chandigarh on his Verna car when the pile up took place on the flyover. Purushottam stopped his car to look at the diversion as welding work of traffic lights poles was going on. The driver of Indica car behind him too slowed down his car. Meanwhile an Endeavor hit Indica from the rear and Indica collided with his Verna.

He further said, “I had purchased my car a month ago.” Sukhvinder, Indica driver alleged that driver of Endeavor was talking on the phone while driving. Endeavor driver Hemant however denied all allegations. This led to a traffic jam for 15 minutes on the flyover.The police reached the spot and cleared the flyover. The damaged vehicles were then taken to the police station for further investigation. 

Dera Bassi, September 1
A youth accidentally died at Vishal Paper Mill, located on the Mubarakpur-Ramgarh road, near here, last night. The head of Monu (19), a resident of Mubarakpur, reportedly got trapped in a belt on a running machine, which led to his death.

The deceased was working with the mill as a helper and was on night duty on Sunday.

Family members of the deceased, including his mother Santosh and sisters Roma and Baby, along with labourers, assembled outside the local police station and lodged a protest this afternoon.

The protesters alleged that the youth was a helper, but the mill authorities assigned him duty at a machine.

He was unaware of the functioning of the machine. Hence, met with the accident, they claimed.

All happened due to the negligence of the authorities, they alleged.

The mill management destroyed the evidence from the spot without informing the police about the mishap, alleged the mother of the deceased.

The irate labourers have demanded a probe in the case and sought action against the guilty.

The deceased is a member of a family of migrants, living in a brick-kiln owned by Kuldeep Singh in Mubarakpur.

However, Ram Kumar, manager of the mill, said the victim started working at a machine without permission and met with the accident.

Later, Station house officer Gurjit Singh said the police had started inquest proceedings in the case as the family members of the deceased had denied any negligence on part of the mill authorities. They also refused to pursue the case further.

“If the family members move a formal complaint against the mill authorities, the police will investigate the matter,” he said.

Chandigarh, September 1
The District Consumer Disputes Redresssal Forum has directed an emigration consultant to pay Rs 40,000 as compensation to a Mohali resident for deficiency in services.

Complainant Manjit Kaur said that WWICS limited informed her that it had launched an Arranged Employment Opinion Programme for Canada for professionally trained workers and technically qualified professionals in various trades and occupations.

She alleged that after mock interview and on seeing the relevant documents and experience
certificate of the complainant, she was assessed to be a suitable candidate for obtaining visa for Canada.

Thereafter, on the advice of WWICS, she submitted all the requisite documents as demanded and needed for assessing her case along with requisite fee. But nothing was done to get her application processed so she sought refund of the fee.

WWICS denying deficiency in services accused the complainant of concealing facts. It said that as per the agreement, the professional fee charged by WWICS was not refundable. They said that the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act became law on June 29, 2012, for imigration to Canada and the complainant was affected by the provision, thus her application was terminated by law.

She was then intimated that the fee would be returned in the form of a cheque. It said that in July 2013 the visa processing fee was refunded to the complainant.

“We feel that WWICS did not take prompt action on the application for imigration filed by the complainant and sent an incomplete case to the Canadian High Commission and did not intimate the complainant about the action being taken by them on her application and failed to reply her application seeking refund of the total fee.

Therefore, all these acts/omissions point out towards the negligence and deficiency in service on the part of WWICS resulting in harassment and mental agony to the complainant,” ruled the forum.

The forum also directed WWICS Limited to pay Rs 11,000 as cost of litigation.

Chandigarh, September 1
Gajinder Chauhan, a resident of Sector 40, reported that someone had stolen his motorcycle, which was parked near his house. Later on, accused Sunder Lal, a resident of Sector 37, was arrested in the case. A case has been registered at the Sector 39 police station.

One held for thrashing youth

Manoj Kumar, a resident of Colony No.4, Phase1, Industrial Area, alleged that Sahid, Aman, Lucky, Anil, Sonu, Rahul and others, thrashed and threatened him on August 27. He got injured and was admitted to GMCH-32. A case has been registered against all the accused at the Industrial Area police station. One of the accused, Anil Kumar, has been arrested in the case.

Hit-and-run case

A case has been registered at the Mani Majra police station against an unidentified driver of an Innova car who hit a pedestrian near Rajiv Colony on August 31. The victim was admitted to Government Multi-Specialty Hospital (GMSH), Sector 16, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The case is under investigation.

Man in police net

The Chandigarh Police arrested Sushil, a resident of Phase I, Ramdarbar, for riding on a motorcycle with fake registered number. He was arrested from near the underbridge. A case has been registered at the Sector 31 police station. 

Chandigarh, September 1
Punjab continued to shine under dark clouds in their ongoing campaign of the fourth All-India (U-19) Invitation Tournament for the Dhruv Pandove Trophy today. In their second match, the team garnered three points against Andhra Pradesh on the basis of first innings lead.

A player in action during a match between Madhya Pradesh and Odisha at DAV School, Sector 8, Chandigarh, on Monday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep Tewari

Continuing from the overnight score of 200 runs for 5, the team went on to score 332 for 6 in 93 overs. Batsman Navneet Singh Virk missed his century by four runs after being caught by P Tejasvi off Suraj Pritam for 96 off 146 balls inclusive of 10 boundaries and two sixes. He was supported by Anmol Malhotra (51 runs* off 98 balls). For Andhra Pradesh, G Manish claimed 4 for 112 and Suraj Pritam took 2 for 20. Andhra team logged one point. Karan Bhargav was declared man of the match for his five-wicket haul for 27 runs.

Brief scores

Andhra Pradesh (first innings): 103 all out in 41.1 overs (G Jayawardhana 45, Karthik Raman 26, Karan Bhargav 5 for 27, Jagjit Sandhu 3 for 20 and Sukhwinder Singh 2 for 27); Punjab (first innings): 200 for 5 in 56 overs (Karan Sharma 85, Sanvir Singh 34, Mansab Gill 22, Navneet Singh Virk 96, Anmol Malhota 51*, G Manish 4 for 112, Suraj Pritam 2 for 20).

In the second match, played at MES Ground in Patiala, Vidarbha got 3 points against Assam (one point) on the basis of first innings. Chasing Assam’s 131 runs, Vidarbha scored 133 for 4 in 63 overs when the match ended. Varun (45 runs) and Mohit Kale (34 runs) remained the main scorer for the side. For Assam, Mahir claimed 2 for 32.

Brief scores

Assam: 131 all out in 38 overs (Devosh 26, Roshan Alam 20, Prashantjeet 18, Ali Zoren 3 for 10, Darshan 2 for 39 and Akshay 1 for 6); Vidarbha: 133 for 4 in 63 overs (Varun 45, Mohit Eklak 22, Mohit Kale 34*, Mahir 2 for 32 Abhir 1 for 21).

In the third match, played at YPS School in Mohali, Baroda’s bowlers bowled out Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association on 250 runs while defending their total of 257 runs. Himachal’s innings was studded by Priyanshu Khanduri’s 75 off 211 balls and Digvijay Singh’s 57 off 112 balls inclusive of 7 boundaries. For Baroda, Mukesh Chaudhary and Shlok Desai shared three wickets each while K Uppadhya and Vikas Yadav claimed two wickets each. Baroda nagged 3 points while Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association got one point. Mahir Sheikh of Baroda was declared man of the match.

Brief scores

Baroda: 257 all out in 94.5 overs (Mahir Sheikh 71, Shlok Desai 29, Pathik Tadvi 39, Sugam Parmar 2 for 66, Chaht Malhotra 2 for 58 and Prayanshu Khandari 2 for 50); HPCA: 250 all out in 97.3 overs (Priyanshu Khanduri 75, Digvijay Singh 57 and Kapil 40, Mukesh Chaudhary 3 for 43, Shlok Desai 3 for 46, K Uppadhya 2 for 42 and Vikas Yadav 2 for 73).

In the last encounter, at DAV Sector 8, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association attained 3 points for their first innings lead against Bengal. In reply to Bengal’s 181 runs, the leaders were bowled out for 254 in 83.4 overs. Salman Khan led the team’s score chart and pumped in 58 runs while Shahwaz Khan contributed 47 runs. For Bengal, S Chakraworty claimed 4 for 60 while Anurag Tiwari took 3 for 51. Bengal in their 2nd innings scored 85 without loss in 18 overs with Ritwik Rai Chaudhary remaining unbeaten on 52 and Abhishek Mishra unbeaten on 32.

Bengal: 181 all out in 67.5 overs (Abhimanyu Eshwaran 70, Abhishek Mishra 27, Amir Ghani 34, Nitesh Gurjar 5 for 65 and Sagar Sharma 3 for 59); MPCA: 254 all out in 83.4 overs (Salman Khan 58, Mehul Singh 43, Shahwaz Khan 47, Nitish Gurjar 43, S Chakraworty 4 for 60, Anurag Tiwari 3 for 51 and Amir Ghani 2 for 89); Bengal (2nd innings): 85 without loss in 18 overs (Ritwik Rai Chaudhary 52* and Abhishek Mishra 32*).

The third round matches will be played on September 3 and 4.

n Punjab vs Assam at Dhruv Pandove Stadium, Patiala.
n Andhra vs Vidarbha at DMW Ground, Patiala.
n HPCA vs MPCA at YPS Ground, Mohali.
n Baroda vs Bengal at Government College, Ropar.

Chandigarh, September 1
Moti Ram Arya Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, lifted the title trophy of boys (U-19) category during the concluding day of the 18th Sub-Junior and Junior State Ball Badminton Championship at IS Dev Samaj Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, here today.

In the finals of the championship, Moti Ram School defeated Shishu Niketan Public School, Sector 22, by 2-0 (29-28 and 29-27). In the hard line match, Dev Samaj School beat Moti Ram (B team) by 2-0 (29-18, 29-12) to claim the third spot.

In the finals of boys (U-14) category, DAV School, Sector 15, beat St Joseph’s School, Sector 44, by 2-0 (29-27, 29-26).

Meanwhile, in the finals of girls (U-19) category, Sacred Heart School, Sector 26, beat IS Dev Samaj School, Sector 21, by 2-0 (29-22, 29-26) while St Joseph’s beat Government High School, Sector 32, by 2-0 (29-22, 29-21) to claim the third spot.

In the finals of girls (U-14) category, Government High School, Sector 32, Moti Ram Arya School, Sector 27, and St Joseph’s School, Sector 44, claimed the first three spots. 

Chandigarh, September 1
The Chandigarh Chess Association will organise U-25 Youth and U-13 Open and Girls Chess Championship at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, on September
6 and 7.

During the meet, the organisers will also shortlist two boys and two girls from the U-13 category and top four players from the U-25 Youth category to represent Chandigarh at the nationals to be held at Jamshedpur (U-13) from October 25 to November 2 and Tamil Nadu (U-25) from October 25 to 31.

Interested players are advised to confirm their entries with the organisers before September 5. 

Chandigarh, September 1
Paddlers of Panjab University campus will face DAV College, Sector 10, in the finals of the Inter-College Table Tennis Championship that commenced at Panjab University here today.

In the first semifinal, PU campus outclassed Post Graduate Government College, Sector 11, by 3-0. In the three matches, Dinkar beat Tashi by 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-5), Mayank Kapoor overpowered Abhishek by 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 11-5) and Mayank Rawat defeated Rahul by 3-0 (11-6, 11-5, 11-5).

In the second semifinal, DAV College, Sector 10, defeated SGGS College, Sector 26, by 3-1. Aditya won the first match for DAV College by defeating Rishab 3-2 (11-5, 9-11, 3-11, 11-5, 11-9) while Dheeraj outclassed Shubham 3-2 (5-11, 11-1, 9-11, 12-10, 11-9). In the third match Kashish lost to SGGS’s Pulkit 3-1 (7-11, 8-11, 11-9, 7-11). However, in the last match, DAV’s Aditya beat Shubham 3-0 (11-9, 11-8, 11-7).

Earlier, SGGS College, Sector 26, defeated GGDSD College, Sector 32, by 3-2. Rishab of the winning college defeated Aman by 2-1 (13-11, 11-2, 11-7) while in the second match Shivam Sharma from SD college overpowered Shubham by 3-0 (11-7, 11-4 and 11-6). In the next match, Pulkit of SGGS College beat Abhay by 3-0 (11-3, 11-3, 11-6) while levelling the score Rishab of the same college lost to Shivam Sharma at 3-1 (7-11, 11-7, 6-11, 8-11). In the last game, Shubham beat Aman by 2-0 (11-8, 11-4) to confirm SGGS’s win.

In another match, PU Campus team beat Sri Aurobindo College of Commerce and Management, Ludhiana, by 3-0. In the three matches, Dinkar beat Dinkar Goyal by 3-0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-2), Mayank Kapoor beat Sameer by 2-1(11-1, 1-6, 1-3) while Mayank Rawat beat Shivam by 3-0 (11-6, 11-7, 11-3).

In yet another match, DAV College beat GNN College, Doraha, by 3-0 with Aditya defeating Karamvir Walia by 3-0 (11-8, 11-9, 11-7), Dheeraj defeating Karandeep at 3-0 (11-5, 11-6, 1-5) and Kashish defeating Lalit at 3-0 (11-7, 11-4, 11-9).

Chandigarh, September 1
Government Model Senior Secondary school, Sector 19, defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 26, by 2-1 (22-25, 25-22 and 27-25) in a match of the ongoing Inter-School Volleyball Championship for (U-17) girls being held here today.

In another matches of the same category, Government Model High School, Dhanas, beat Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 27, by 2-0 (25-13, 25-04) while Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, defeated Government High School, Sector 32, by 2-0 (25-10, 25-23).

Results

GMSSS-26 bt Manav Mangal School-21, by 2-0 (25-10, 25-19); GMSSS-47 bt DAV-8, by 2-0 (25-14, 25-19); GMSSS-27 bt GMHS-29 by 25-08, 25-11 (2-0); GMSSS-19 bt GMHS, Mani Majra, by 2-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-13).

Inter-School Yoga Tournament

Yoga performers of Government Model High School, Vikas Nagar, claimed the overall trophy of the Inter-School Yoga Tournament for (U-14) boys at Yoga Centre, Sector 23, here. The team secured the first position by obtaining 517 points while team of Government High School, Sector 25, attained the runners-up spot by securing 477 points. Meanwhile, AKSIPS, Sector 41, secured third position with 327 points followed by Shri Guru Gobind Senior Secondary School, Sector 35, with 269 points.

Chandigarh, September 1
Local favourites Chandigarh Hockey Academy, Sector 42, registered 6-1 win over MBCT, Bassi Pathana, in a match of the ongoing 13th ONGC SN Vohra Memorial Sub-Junior (U-14) Hockey Tournament at the hockey stadium in Sector 18 here today.

Sounding the wooden plank, the local side scored the lead through Arashdeep in the 7th minute however, soon received the jolt when Basi Pathana levelled the score in the 11th minute through Jasvir Singh’s goal. Soon after conceding the goal, the local side bounced back effectively, in next minutes, with Diljeet Singh scoring two back to goals in 12th minute and 16th minute. The lead was extended by Shaibjeet Singh in the 27th minute and later by Yashdeep after he scored team’s fifth goal in the 32nd minute. In the 42nd minute, Arashdeep completed team’s winning tally by scoring the sixth goal. Chandigarh Hockley Academy was awarded five penalty corners while MBCT, Bassi Pathana, got three.

In the second match, Surjit Hockey Academy, Jalandhar, seeded into semifinals by defeating EURO International School Group, Gurgaon, by 5-1. In the initial minutes, the winning side claimed the lead through Ajay Pal (2nd minute). The lead was doubled by Sudershan in the 14th minute as he braced another field score and further extended by Babukdeep in the 18th minute.

Meanwhile, the Gurgaon outfit scored a brace through Manish in the 33rd minute however, in next two minutes Vikramjeet and Sudershan scored a goal each for confirming Jalandhar’s victory. Surjit Hockey Academy was awarded with ten penalty corners.

Chandigarh, September 1
Local golfer Karandeep Kochhar was awarded with the overall gross winner award during the medal round competition, organised after a gap of one year, on the premises of Chandigarh Golf Club here. 

The competition was played at stroke format with full handicap as per the club record. President of the golf club BS Gill along with the executive members awarded the winners. Karandeep Kochhar won the overall trophy with a score of two under. — TNS