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Illegal mining goes unchecked
Kakrali (Dera Bassi), Nov 16 The politically well-connected sand mafia is allegedly quarrying and violating the specifications right under the nose of the authorities. Ironically, the mining is going on just 10 km away from the home town of NK Sharma, chief parliamentary secretary (Industries and Commerce), Punjab. Moreover, the site is hardly 5 km away from the office of Anil Sharma, SP, Dera Bassi. Sources in the village revealed that the mafia in connivance with local farmers have been excavating soil and gravel from fragile agricultural land, sharing their boundaries with the site reportedly, auctioned by the department for querying. Squadron leader (Retd) Gulzar Singh, who owns land in the village, complained that the sand mafia has been active in the area for the past many years and has virtually ruined the ecology of the area. Sand mafia use heavy machinery at the site for excavation. The excavation is going on round-the-clock and the mafia men had dug up almost 30 feet deep trenches adjacent to his agriculture land, Singh complained. Heavy vehicles are being used to transport the loose soil, sand and gravel which has badly damaged the road linking the villages, he lamented. Darshan Singh and other farmers of the areas apprehending that the razing Ghaggar will wash away their farm lands during rains as the mafia has lifted sand and gravel from the site bringing down its level. The kucha road leading to the fields has been damaged badly and dust has started destroying the crops, said Gulzal Singh. He said mafia expedited the excavation after Manmohan Singh Walia, mining officer paid a visit to the site on his request last month. A visit by The Tribune team to the site found nearly six heavy duty earth excavators digging the fertile soils almost 500 yards away from the Ghaggar bed. The excavation (almost 25 feet deep) was also going on amid farm lands. Tippers, loaded with soil, sand and gravel, were being plied on a makeshift road connecting the site with the Old Ambala-Shimla highway via Mubarikpur-Ramgarh across the Ghaggar. |
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House burgled in Zirakpur
Zirakpur, November 16 The theft came to light this evening when Baljinder Singh, house owner, returned home along with his family and found the locks broken. In a complaint to the police, Baljinder Singh, said he had gone to Amritsar along with his family. He said thieves ransacked the entire house and took gold sets (3), rings (11), three sets of anklets, gold bangles (6) and Rs 2.5 lakh cash. — TNS
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Man dies in road mishap
Zirakpur: An unidentified middle-aged man reportedly died in an accident on the busy Kalka-Ambala highway, late last night. The police said the accident occurred near the Chhat village, while the man was crossing the highway and a car heading towards Chandigarh knocked him down. The car occupant reportedly rushed the injured to GMCH-32, and left the hospital. The injured succumbed to his injuries this afternoon. The police registered a case of rash and negligent driving against unidentified car driver. — TNS
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Victim was strangled, reveals autopsy report
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 16 The body was later consigned to the flames by her family members. The victim’s body — with her legs and hands tied — was found in the washroom of her house. The domestic help identified as Sunil Safi, who was hired a few days ago, is the accused in the case and had fled the spot. Earlier, the police suspected that the victim may have died of shock. Inspector Bhupinder Singh, SHO of the Sector 36 police station, confirmed that the victim was strangled to death. Meanwhile, all accused are absconding. The police have launched a hunt to nab the servant, who hails from Bihar. Various teams have been sent to neighboring states. A team of forensic experts also reached the spot. Sources said the victim had two sons, who were pilots. Both of them had also died some years ago. Meanwhile, police officials said they are investigating the case would nab the accused soon.
Jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh missing
* The police said jewellery and other valuables worth around Rs 20 lakh were found missing from the house. *
Sources said the victim had two sons, who were pilots. Both of them died some years ago. *
The autopsy was conducted at the GMSH, Sector 16.
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Ishita shines in badminton meet
Chandigarh, November 16 The 15-year-old won both the singles and doubles in under-15 and under-17 age categories. She also won the doubles titles in the under-19 category. Ishita won a silver medal in girls’ (under-19) category. She clinched a bronze in women’s singles and doubles’ categories. She was adjudged best player of the tournament. On the other hand, former international player Oscar Bansal won men’s single while, Punkaj and Ashish won gold in men’s doubles’ category. Results Boys (u-13) singles-Sidhant bt Sanaym (17-21, 21-16, 21-19) Boys (u-13) doubles-Sanyam and Ytharth bt Aryan and Sidhant (21-10, 21-12) Girls (u-13) singles-Arpita bt Naina (21-17, 21-13) Girls (u-13) doubles-Arpita and Naina bt Mili and Varinda (21-17, 21-18) Boys (u-15) singles-Karitk bt Paurush (21-19,
23-21) Boys (u-15) doubles-Shaurya and Ansuman bt Paurush and Aman Mehta Girls (u-15) singles-Ishita bt Garima (21-13, 21-13) Boys (u-17) singles-Kevin bt Amit Bansal (21-11, 21-18) Boys (u-17) doubles-Ishan and Amit bt Abinav and Paurush (21-12, 21-14) Girls (u-17) singles-Ishita bt Romil (21-05, 21-15) Boys (u-19) singles-Akshay bt Vinayak (21-10, 21-16) Boys (u-19) doubles-Kevin and Vinayak bt Akshay and Kanav (21-19, 21-19) Girls (u-19) singles-Kailash bt Ishita (21-18, 21-12) Girls (u-19) doubles-Ishita and Romil bt Sanya and Arshia Men’s singles-Oscar bt Sumit (21-9, 21-19) Men’s doubles-Pankaj and Ashish bt Oscar and Kawaldeep (21-19, 21-15) Women’s singles-Kailash bt Kawaljit (21-17, 21-19). Young achiever The 15-year-old won both the singles and doubles in under-15 and under-17 age categories. She also won the doubles titles in the under-19 category. She was adjudged best player of the tournament. |
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Hosts pip Anees Public School by 8 wickets
Tribune News Service
Panchkula, November 16 After winning the toss, Anees mustered up 50 runs in 11.3 overs. Right arm off spinner Sukhrajbir Gill claimed five for 13 runs while, right arm leg spinner Suraj Malik took three for 20. While chasing the target, Satluj scored 51 runs for two wickets in eight overs. Brief score Anees Public School, Mohali-50 all out in 11.3 overs (Lalit 14, Sukhrajbir Gill five for 13 runs, Suraj Malik three for 20 runs). Satluj Public School-51 for two in eight overs (Aditya Pratap Singh 21, Aryan Sharma 15 not out, Lalit one for 6 runs, Anshu Jain one for seven runs) In the second match, Government Model School, Mani Majra, defeated Oxford Public School, Moga, by five wickets. The Moga outfit scored 95 runs. In reply, the winning side posted 99 runs in 17.3 overs. Brief score Oxford Public School, Moga -95 all out in 19 overs (Ashish 35, Deepak 22, Yatin four for 12 runs, Hitesh four for 22 runs) GMSSS, Mani Majra -99 for five in 17.3 overs (Sumit 31 not out , Yatin 17, Deepak two for 14 runs).
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Dhiraj wins 400m race
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 16 Over 300 students participated in the championship. Events such as long jump, triple jump, medicine ball throw, high jump, relay races, 200m race, 400m race and 1,500m race, archery and fencing were organised on the occasion. In the 400m race (under-19) in boys’ category, Dhiraj bagged the first position. In girls’ category, Sunidhi won the race. In the 100m (under-19) boys’ category, Shivam won the race while, in girls’ category, Irika secured the first position. Manpreet Mathur won the 1,500m (boys). In the girls’ category, Ishu and Meenakshi Rana won the top honours in 600m and 800m races, respectively. Deeraj Kumar notched the first spot in the long jump (under-19). In the boys’ (under-14) and girls’ (under-19) discuss throw categories, Arnit and Riya Pasricha won the respective titles. Rachna Kumari emerged victorious in girls’ (under-19) category.
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Tennis tourney from Nov 22
Chandigarh, November 16 The first round matches of boys and girls will be played on November 22. The interested players can confirm their entries with the organisers before November 21. They may contact Anupam Chhetri, tournament referee at 8146895130.
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CLTA to host Champions Tennis League on Nov 20, 21; expects good footfall
Chandigarh, November 16
Unlike the last Davis Cup at the CLTA Complex, Sector 10, held during the year 2012, the drought of spectators is expected to get over in the forthcoming star-studded Champions Tennis League (CTL). According to the information, the tickets for the home matches are priced at Rs 600, Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,000. The tickets are available on BookMyShow. “The seating arrangement is segregated into three categories. Tickets will be provided on discounted rates for students and junior-level players (Under-16). A ticket priced Rs 600 will be available for Rs 200 for them. The discounted tickets will be provided only after valid identification cards are produced,” said Gikki. “Special ticket counters will be installed at the CLTA complex two days prior to the matches for the offline sale of tickets,” added Gikki. Gikku further claimed that the initiative has been taken under campaign ‘Child to Champion’ wherein talented players are promoted at the grassroots level and they are given an opportunity to witness the mix of national and international talent. Also the franchisee will organise talent hunt clinics, under the guidance of professionals, for the young local kids, said Gikku. Meanwhile, the CLTA authorities are expecting a good footfall this time. “The big names are enough to attract the local tennis lovers. The organisers are inviting the spectators on their own. We have a good amount of space to accommodate over 15,000 spectators. People cannot afford to miss the two-day extravaganza,” said director coaching, CLTA, Gajendra Singh. The stadium will be divided into different stands including are three public stands, two special enclosures, one normal enclosure and two corporate boxes. The matches will be played under flood lights. Game format Each tie will consist of five sets and each set will be considered as one match between the opponents. Each match will be one set ending, when the winning player/team reaches six games. At a score of five-all, there will be a nine point tie-breaker that will be played to determine the winner of the tie-breaker and the set. If the tie-breaker score reaches four-all, the player who served second in the tie-breaker will serve to the receivers’ choice for a final point. There will be no deuces in the game. At deuce, the returner will choose the side he wishes to receive and a single point will be played. The one who wins the point will win the game. The game will follow a set order-the legend’s singles match, the mixed doubles match (played by international male and female players as a team), the ladies singles match, the men’s doubles match (played by international male and Indian male players as a team) and the men’s singles match. The league will begin on Monday (November 17) at Delhi. The host (Delhi Dreams) will play their first tie against Punjab Marshalls.
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Punjab enter knockout stage
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 16 The team will now leave for Rajkot on Monday and play against West Zone Toppers in the pre-quarter final match. The match will be held on November 19. The Punjab Cricket Association Selection Committee announced that Harbhajan Singh will continue to lead the side in the knockout stage of the tournament. Squad Manan Vohra, Mandeep Singh (vice-captain), Pargat Singh, Yuvraj Singh, Gitansh Khera, Siddharth Kaul, Abhishek Gupta, Baltej Singh, Deepak Bansal, Rajwinder Singh, Gurinder Singh, Amitoze Singh, Taruwar Kohli, Gurkirat Singh Mann, Sandeep Sharma, Bhupinder Singh (senior coach), Sushil Kapoor (manager), Harminder Singh Pannu (fielding coach), Satbir Singh (trainer), Ravi Raghuvanshi (physiotherapist), Sahil Diwan (video analyst).
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Chandigarh, November 16 Batting first, the winning side posted 153 runs for five wickets. Munish (36 runs), Paritosh (35 runs) and Abhilash (30 runs) scored the major share for the team. For the bowling side, Aakash remained the highest wicket-taker. He claimed four for 23 runs while, Rajinder claimed two for 30 runs. In reply, the losing side bundled out on a mere total of 117 runs in 17.4 overs. Aakash (75 runs) and Pawan (12 runs) ensured the team’s win. For the bowling side, Abhilash claimed a five-wicket haul for 18 runs. Sheetal claimed three for 41 runs. — TNS
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Naman propels team to victory
Chandigarh, November 16 St Kabir side piled up 179 runs in the stipulated 20 overs. Naman scored 17 boundaries and two sixes to achieve 102 runs. Chasing the target, Vivek school bowled out on 86 runs. Brief score St Kabir-179 for two in 20 overs (Naman 102, Harshdeep 22, Anirudh 22, Aradhaya one for 20 runs) Vivek-86 for six in 20 overs (Jayant Sapra 36, Akansh two for 8 runs). — TNS
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