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CBI asks PGI for
report on probe against Prof Chandigarh, November 15 The said Professor, Dr R.S. Dhaliwal, has been under investigation since November 2000 for allegedly overcharging his patients for a heart-valve replacement operation and installing a cheaper valve instead. The CBI has even put up a request on the Internet asking patients who had been undergone a heart-valve replacement operation at PGI if they were operated upon by Prof Dhaliwal and had paid anything between Rs 25,000 to Rs 45,000 for a heart valve which actually costs around Rs 19,000. Prof Dhaliwal, it was alleged, had never informed either the patient or his relatives or the PGI authorities about the difference in the price or quality of the valve installed in the patient. However, the CBI has not finalised its report yet for want of cooperation from PGI authorities. |
Sumit wins two
titles Chandigarh, November 15 In the snooker final, last year’s runner-up Sumit took the sweet revenge by defeating defending champion Parmod Kumar. In the first frame, Parmod Kumar gained an early lead by potting few very good shots. Sumit tried to make a comeback but it was too late and Parmod won the first frame at 68-37. Sumit played a magnificent game made by winning the next three frames. In the second frame, Sumit played some good safety shots and capitalised very well on a mistake made by Parmod to win the frame at 68-28 and the scroe read at 1-1. The next frame was the most difficult one as both the players were going neck and neck and here Parmod missed the shot, Sumit potted the green, brown and blue ball to win the frame and then lead at 2-1.The last frame was a simple affair for Sumit as he won the frame at 47-10 to win the match and junior snooker title. In the billiards final, Sumit defeated Anshuman Murarika at 312-181. The scores were nearly levelled till the first century as both players good shots and did not give any chance to
capitalise. But Sumit hit three breaks in the next three shots, the first at 42, second at 31,and third at 28 and thus lead by 229-117. Finally Sumit won the match.
National Games The National Games-2001 torch will arrive in the City Beautiful tomorrow at 1 pm at the entry point at Zirakpur-Chandigarh- Delhi Highway. More than 100 sportspersons including prominent sportspersons of UT will attend the torch-receiving function at Zirakpur. The torch will be brought from Patiala and pass through Chandigarh via Golf club, Sukhna lake, tennis stadium and upto shooting Range at SAS Nagar, all the respective venues for the golf, rowing, tennis and shooting events of the National Games.
Tourney put off The first inter-media badminton tournament for the media groups, and their associated news agencies, in both men and women section will now be held on December 2 and 3. Sarabjit Pandher, secretary general of the Chandigarh Press Club, the organiser of the meet, said earlier the tournament was to be held on November 17 and 18 but due to pre-occupation of some journalists with various important events on such dates, the change in dates had been made. He said the entries would close on November 20 and list of team groupings and itinerary of matches would be displayed on club notice board on November 26. He said the lighting arrangements for the badminton practice had been made at the club premises. |
Jacob to seek more powers for UT Administrator Chandigarh, November 15 The issue was discussed along with a host of other matters at a meeting of UT officers held here today to give final touches to the Governor’s speech, to be delivered at tomorrow’s meeting. General Jacob later left for Delhi to attend the meeting. The Governor is said to be credited with the view that in the absence of adequate powers, particularly financial powers, the role of the Administrator is greatly circumscribed. For every scheme having financial implications, for creation of even a single post, he has to seek Delhi’s approval. The Centre takes its own time in taking decisions, resulting in inordinate delay. Under the circumstances, the Administrator’s position is reduced to a largely ceremonial role for hosting receptions at Raj Bhavan and cutting ribbons at inaugural functions. The Governor, according to official sources, feels that he must do something for the city and its residents during his tenure as the administrative head of the UT. Hence his proactive stance on development issues, his continuous prodding of the UT officials for framing new schemes and coming out with people-friendly measures such as changes in building bylaws and application of provisions of the Apartments Act to the city and his constant visits to different parts of the city, which keeps the UT bureaucracy on its toes. His attempt to project Chandigarh as the new IT destination of the North has invited countrywide attention. According to official sources, in the absence of adequate powers relating to finance and the creation of new posts, the Governor feels greatly handicapped as regards taking quick decisions and ensuring their prompt implementation. These powers were available to the Administrator when Mr Siddharth Shankar Ray was the Governor of Punjab. After his departure, these powers were withdrawn by the Government of India for some obscure reason. It is time these are restored so that the pace of the development of UT is quickened. |
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Warning
against defacing walls Chandigarh, November 15 The Commission had reminded afresh the existence of the Bengal Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 1976, ahead of the December 8 Municipal Corporation and Panchayat elections. An offence punishable under the Act will be cognisable, an official release said here today. ‘’The Commission feels that no political party/ association/ body or candidate or their workers, supporters or sympathisers have the right to deface or spoil private or public buildings by pasting their posters, writing slogans or painting of their symbols, etc, ‘’ the release said. Writing with ink, chalk, paint or any other material, except for the purpose of indicating name and address of the owner or proprietor or occupier of such property, will attract the provisions of the Act, it said. But writing with the permission of the property owner is allowed. |
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PUDA allots land
for cattle pond SAS Nagar, November 15 After a drive by PUDA to remove encroachments on public land, people had been demanding that the civic body take steps to check the menace of stray cattle. The land will be allotted to the civic body on “cost plus” basis and would not be linked with the present price structure. Mr K.B.S. Sidhu, Chief Administrator, PUDA, said the civic body had agreed to the terms and conditions of the allotment. The letter of intent in favour of the Municipal Council is in the process to enable the transfer of the land to the civic body. A token amount of Rs 1 lakh will be paid by the civic body to PUDA to take possession of the land. |
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Drive to check
traffic violations Chandigarh, November 15 In a statement issued here today, the police have advised the residents against violating traffic directives. Suitable action will be taken against defaulters. |
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