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Kharar residents protest Power Dept’s move
Kharar, October 22 With installation of pylons to increase the height of the wires, the number of houses coming under the cables has increased as the gap between wires has risen. “The department’s move has brought a number of houses under the overhead wires, which was not the case earlier,” lamented Guddi Devi, a local resident. “Earlier, the wires were passing near my house but with the new arrangement, my house would also come under the power cables,” she added. The affected residents claimed that after installation of wires on high-rise pylons they would not only have to live under constant risk but the rates of their properties would also come down. “We have registered our complaint with the Deputy Commissioner and the Senior Superintendent of Police of Mohali,” said Charanjit Kaur, another resident. She claimed that after intervention of administrative and police authorities, the work had been stalled temporarily. A senior official of the Electricity Department said the wires were being installed by Tower Line, Jalandhar. “We have nothing to do with it. The wires were already passing over the area. Only their height is being increased now,” said the official. The residents said as more houses were coming under the high-tension wires, the department should change the sites of pylons. “In case the authorities do not pay heed to our plea, we would be left with no other option but to move court,” said Darshan Singh, one of the affected residents.
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Consumer forum fines HomeShop18
Chandigarh, October 22 HomeShop18 has also been directed to pay Rs 2,500 as cost of litigation. In her complaint, Harpreet Kaur, a resident of Sector 14, Panjab University, stated that on August 28, 2013, she ordered a Swipe tablet on the HomeShop18 website and paid Rs 8,999 through credit card. She was assured that the same would be delivered within three working days from the date of its booking but the same was received on September 6 and that too without accessories, such as charger, headphones, adapter and warranty card, as exhibited on the company’s website as well as on the box of the tablet. Harpreet brought the matter into the notice of the company, which admitted the mistake and agreed to send the accessories within six working days. On September 13, the complainant received a parcel which contained the accessories. The complainant stated that the accessories received by her did not pertain to the Swipe tab. Another complaint only brought to her same articles. The Forum ruled that the act of the HomeShop18 in not delivering the accessories of the same product, to the complainant despite her repeated requests, amounted to deficiency in service on its part.
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HC raps HMT for ‘rubbing salt on wounds’ of staff
Chandigarh, October 22 Making it clear that the action of the organisation was “absolutely unjustified” and “callous”, the Division Bench of Justice Satish Kumar Mittal and Justice Deepak Sibal also dismissed an appeal filed by it against a Single Judge’s order. The Judge had directed the HMT that the respondent employees, on transfer, should not be relieved from their present place of posting till the outstanding salary of the past 13 months was paid. Taking up the appeal filed against Tejender Kumar Grover and other respondents, the Bench asserted: “We find the action on the part of the appellant company absolutely unjustified. Admittedly, the respondents, who have discharged their duties for the past about 13 months, have not been paid their salaries. “The hardship being faced by them and their families on this account is unimaginable. The stress, both physical and mental, that the respondents and their families are undergoing is apparently beyond compare. As if this was not enough hardship on the respondents as also their families, the appellants now chose to rub more salt on their wounds by ordering their transfer and that too from Pinjore, Haryana, to the southern-most tip of our country — Kalamessery, Kerala. “Instead of being compassionate to the respondents as the situation demanded, we find that the action on the part of the appellants in transferring and dislocating the respondents, along with their families, will not just put more financial burden on them but will also add to their physical and mental stress. This is not expected from any employer much less from the appellant company which is wholly owned by the Government of India. “By offering part payment of outstanding salaries to the respondents, the appellants do no charity. The respondents are entitled to be paid for the services rendered by them. In our view, part payment of salaries will not suffice. “We find that the action on the part of the appellants is not only unjustified but is rather callous, especially when the appellant company is a Government of India undertaking”. Dismissing the appeal, the Bench added that the employees, in spite of the unimaginable misery, have dutifully not opposed their transfer. They were willing to go, but with a reasonable rider of being paid their outstanding salaries before being relieved”.
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Man arrested for presenting fake document in court
Chandigarh, October 22 The accused, identified as Nirmal Singh, was taken into custody at the district courts today. Bhupinder Singh, SHO, Sector 36 police station, said the accused was arrested on the complaint of Chief Judicial Magistrate Anubhav Sharma. The complainant stated that Nirmal Singh had already submitted the surety of an undertrial and on Tuesday, he appeared before the district court and submitted fake documents for the bail application of one more person. A case under Sections 420 and 511 of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 36 police station. — TNS
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Man found dead in Pinjore village
Panchkula, October 22 The deceased has been identified as Gurmeet Singh, 35, a resident of Pinjore. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained. The body has been kept in the mortuary of the Kalka Civil Hospital for post-mortem examination. A case in this regard has been registered at the local police station and investigations initiated.
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Jalandhar drub Amritsar by 4 wickets
Chandigarh, October 22 In reply, Jalandhar reached the winning target of 248 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in 49.1 overs. Abhishek Gupta and Pargat Singh collected 61 runs for the first wicket. Taruwar Kohli (54 runs) and Sarabjeet Singh (44 runs) played and contribute 73 runs for the third wicket. Taruwar raised another partnership of 50 runs for the 4th wicket with Himanshu Satyawan, who scored an unbeaten 53 off 49 balls with 6 boundaries and a six, to confirm the team’s win. For Amritsar, Charanjit Singh claimed 4 for 62. Brief scores Amritsar: 245 all out in 49.3 overs (Rohan Marwaha 63, Karan Sharma 37, Arush Sabharwal 45, Navneet Singh 27, Pargat Singh 4 for 36 and Navdeep Singh 3 for 70 Yogesh Kumar 2 for 30). Jalandhar: 248 for 6 in 49.1 overs (Pargat Singh 44, Taruwar Kohli 54, Sarabjit Singh 44, Himanshu Satyawan 53 not out, Charanjit 4 for 62, Vinay Chaudhary 2 for 30). Match II Patiala side defeated Mohali by 6 wickets at the DMW Grounds. After winning the toss, Mohali side handed over their innings on a mere total of 180 runs in 46.2 overs. Uday Kaul scored 61 off 108 balls with 5 boundaries while Harmeet Bansal added 35 off 33 balls with 2 boundaries and 3 sixes. For Patiala, Rajwinder Singh and Karan Kaila claimed three wickets each. Chasing the modest total, Patiala attained the target in 35.4 overs and secured four points. Kunwar Raina (87 runs) and Ravi Inder Singh (38 runs) guided the team to victory. For Mohali, Karan Azad and Jasinder Singh claimed two wickets each. Brief scores Mohali: 180 all out in 46.2 overs (Uday Kaul 61, Kunal Mahajan 25, Harmeet Bansal 35, Rajwinder Singh 3 for 30, Karan Kaila 3 for 30 and Sarabjit Ladda 2 for 42). Patiala: 183 for 4 in 35.4 overs (Kunwar Raina 87, Ravi Inder Singh 38, Himanshu Chawla 39, Karan Azad 2 for 50 and Jasinder Singh 2 for 41). Match III In the third match, played at Ropar, Ludhiana had an easy victoryover Chandigarh. The later were dismissed on a mere total of 181 in 49.3 overs with Manan Vohra and Jaskaran Sohi added the 53 runs for the 1st wicket before Manan was castled by Amritpal for 37 off 40 balls with 8 boundaries. For Ludhiana Sukhjinder Singh grabbed 4 for 31 while Amritpal Singh and Sandeep claimed two wickets each. In reply, Ludhiana achieved 181 runs in 35.2 overs with Karan Goel (53 runs) and Sunny Pandey (79 runs) recorded a 94-runs partnership for the first wicket. For bowling side, Arpit Singh and Gurinder Singh claimed a wicket each. Brief scores Chandigarh: 181 all out in 49.3 overs (Manan Vohra 37, Jaskaran Sohi 30, Sarul Kanwar 31, Gaurav Gambhir 36, Sukhjinder Singh 4 for 31, Amritpal Singh 2 for 49 and Sandeep 2 for 23). Ludhiana: 183 for 2 in 35.2 overs (Karan Goel 53, Sunny Pandey 79, Arpit Singh 1 for 30, Gurinder Singh 1 for 35).
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Resham scripts Punjab victory
Chandigarh, October 22 Punjab’s off spinner Akshdeep Dahri wrecked JKCA batting line-up and claimed 6 for 19 while left arm spinner Resham Sharma supported him and grabbed 3 for 20. In reply, Punjab piled up 520 runs in 90 overs before being bowled out. Resham Sharma scored unbeaten 142 runs studded with 16 boundaries and 6 sixes. He was ably supported by Abhishek Sharma (75 runs with 14 boundaries), Nirmal Singh (73 runs with 11 boundaries) and Shubhman Gill (70 runs with 12 boundaries). Trailing behind by 438 runs, the JKCA side, in their 2nd innings, bowled out for 121 in 52 overs. Yogesh Sikka contributed contributing 41 runs while Majid Ul Huk scored 23 runs to reach the double figures. Resham Sharma again strike the pitch and claimed 4 for 34 while Rahul Kashyap and Abhishek Sharma claimed two wickets each. Brief scores JKCA: (1st Innings) 60 all out in 31.1 overs(Shelender 16, Akash Dahri 6 for 19, Resham Sharma 3 for 20). Punjab: (1st Innings) 520 all out in 90 overs(Nirmal Singh 73, Shubhman Gill 70, Abhishek Sharma 75, Resham Sharma 142 not out, Prince Balwant Rai 55, Ibbadat Thaman 67). JKCA: (2nd innings) 121 all out in 52 (Yogesh Sikka 41, Majid Ul Huk 23, Resham Sharma 4 for 34, Rahul Kashyap 2 for 11 and Abhishek Sharma 2 for 11).
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PU corner glory in handball tourney
Chandigarh, October 22 The team of SGGS College, Sector 26, secured runners-up spot while DAV College, Malout, secured third place in the championship. The team of SGGS College overpowered DAV College, Malout, 36-14 making it a one-sided affair. The DAV College, Malout, secured third position while the GGDSD College, Sector 32, attainted fourth spot in the championship.
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Kabaddi trials from Nov 5
Chandigarh, October 22 The trials are scheduled to be held at the Kabaddi Coaching Center, Sports Complex, Sector 42. The interested players are advised to confirm their entries with DS Kohli at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, Chandigarh. Players having 50 kg weight (both boys and girls) and born on or after January 1, 1999 will be eligible to take part in the trials. The selected players will represent the UT in the national tourney.
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Harmanjot selected for CHART programme
Chandigarh, October 22 The ace sub-junior category player was shortlisted after a precise trials held in Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. He was selected under the Punjab State Scholarship Scheme. The scheme aims to admit players under the CHART training programme on state government’s expenses. The Punjab Government shortlisted four players, including Harmanjot, and would release Rs 28,000 (per month) for nurturing talent of these young players. Harmanjot is the only player from the Mohali district who bagged a place under the programme. A student of Government High School, Mohali, started playing tennis after observing his senior Sarvjot Singh, who was selected under the same programme few months back, at Mohali’s tennis courts. “The inspiration behind my selection is Sarvjot and my mentor Gurcharan Singh. He used to play with us on regular basis and his talent was equally appreciated by the coaches of CLTA. Now that, on being in his shoes, I will try and play hard to prove my mettle. Also, the expert coaching will help me to nurture my talent and raise standards of my game. Being new to the game, I have to learn a lot and it would a hard time for me,” added Harmanjot. The CHART programme is specially developed to identify talent at the rural level and nurture it under the expertise panel of coaches. Around 6 to 8 players in both boys and girls category are selected at the age of 9 to 12 years and provided environment to learn and improvise their game. During their course in CLTA, the selected players are trained under the lines of improving physical fitness, increasing athletic ability and teaching basics of the game. The respective state governments bear the expenses of the selected players throughout their stay at the CLTA.
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