From Schools
Satirical play on environment pollution
Tribune News Service

Mohali, January 15
The CEVA Drama Repertory Company presented a satirical play ‘Khuli Hawa Ki Talash Mein’ at Golden Bells Public School, Sector 77, here today. The aim of the play was to make children aware about environmental and ecological degradation caused due to littering and the rampant use of plastic and polythene in day-to-day life.

The play directed by G.S. Channi was peopled by characters like “pollution king”, the smug 21st century, the triumphant and sneering tetra pack, polythene and plastic, gloating over their immorality. The character “Zindagi” is wandering around, looking for fresh air, which is plagued and pursued by pollution.

The play was full of humour and fun. The play depicted the excessive release of various chemicals, biological and radioactive contaminants into environment, which are causing a disastrous situation in the form of ever increasing environment pollution.

In the end, Col Bawa (retd), Director, Golden Bells Public School, thanked the company and asked students that they must unite to attack this demon of pollution.

Story telling: Euro Kids School organised a story telling session here today. Poonam Singh, a noted thespian and connected to the famous publication Preetlari family, enthralled over 150 tiny tots with anecdotes and stories. She said children of this age wanted to touch and feel the puppets whose stories were told. With a hat on her head and puppets in hands, she interacted with the students for over two hours. Ms Sangeet Growar, Principal of the school, said, “Story telling is a form of enhancing the students personalities and the values can easily be taught to them through this method”. 

PU Reader gets AICTE award

Chandigarh, January 15
Dr Anil Kumar, Reader in Pharmacology, Panjab University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been awarded the “AICTE Career Award” for young teachers. The AICTE shall pay the awardee a research grant of up to Rs 10.5 lakh over a period of three years for the purchase of equipment, books and journals.

The award is given to young talented teachers who are competent in their area of specialisation. The scheme helps their professional growth by enabling teachers to devote maximum time for research and study with minimum teaching responsibilities.

The scheme is open to regular teachers working in AICTE-approved technical institutions/university departments. — TNS

CULTURE

'Nach Nacho' reflects Punjab folkfore
Our Correspondent

Chandigarh, January 15
A Punjabi musical album 'Nach Nacho' by acclaimed folksinger, Sarabjit Cheema, was released at a largely attended function, at the Chandigarh Press Club, here today. Performing the release ceremony, Chief Guest, Darshan Kumar, Managing Director, Super Cassette Industries, complimented the singer and the music director Sukhpal Sukh for capturing the mosaic of the folklore of Punjab mingled with contemporary musical influences.

Reacting to the musical menace of piracy, he claimed to have set up an 'Anti-piracy Cell' to get justice for artists and hoped other companies will follow suit instead of relying on law-enforcing agencies alone.

Sukhpal Sukh, the NRI music composer from Canada, now settled here, disclosed that the songs in 'Nacho Nacho', which is the twelfth album of Sarabjit, are specially composed with crisp dancing rhythmic patterns.

A postgraduate in history, handsome Sarabjit had played hero in the Indo-Pak film 'Pind Di Kuri', directed by Iqbal Dhillon, Punjab Sangeet Natak award winner (2006). 

HEALTH

City doc’s works in foreign text book
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 15
A city-based physician, Dr Ashit Syngle, has added another feather to his cap after Springer, a reputed international publisher from Netherlands, published a complete chapter of a medical text book “Prevention and Treatment of Age related diseases” on his works.

Dr Syngle’s write-up has been published as a full chapter “Arthritis and its treatment” in the book. The chapter is based on his rich experiences in clinical expertise on arthritis with clinical photographs and it dispels several related myths and discusses the state of the art treatments available for the disease.

He has also emphasised the need for a good supportive treatment for arthritis patients comprising adequate nutrition, appropriate exercises and stress management. The publishers have also mentioned the website created by Dr Syngle for the arthritis patients.

Singapore-based World Scientific Publishers had also published a chapter authored by Dr Syngle. The chapter was about the methods of dealing with the treatment of hypertension, coronary artery disease, stroke, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in 2005. 

Eye camp

Mohali, January 15
The management of the Bab Maldas Trust, in association with Dr Surinder of a hospital here, organised a free eye check-up and surgery camp here today. The series of camps were organised from December 17 till January 15. A total of 480 patients were examined, out of which 180 were chosen for surgery. The last of the surgeries were done at the hospital this morning. — TNS

SPORTS

Ankit’s knock helps DAV enter final
Tribune News Service

Mohali, January 15
The local DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, and Government Multi-purpose School (GMS), Patiala, entered the final of the PCA Parle Super League-cum-Knockout match at the PCA Cricket Stadium here today. In the semifinal matches, DAV School thrashed Kundan Vidya Mandir School of Ludhiana by 101 runs while GMS, Patiala, beat Sain Das Senior Secondary School, Jalandhar, by 33 runs.

In the first match, DAV batted first and piled up 261 runs all out in 48 overs. Ankit Kaushik played a key role with his brilliant 129 in 129 balls. Sandeep Dangi was the other notable scorer with his 28 runs. Gagandeep Singh and Akhil Aggarwal claimed three wickets each for 32 and 48 runs, respectively. Chasing the target, the KVM, Ludhiana, could make 160 for 8 in 50 overs. Akhil Aggarwal made 63 followed by Gitansh Khera 39. Rahul Chara was the wrecker-in-chief with 5 for 10. Soraab Singh took 2 for 15.

In the second match, batting first after wining the toss GMS were 168 all out in 48.4 overs. Sandeep Singh was the highest scorer with 57 in 96 balls. The other contributors were Sahil Sachdeva (19 off 60), Kamaljeet (19 n.o.) and Jaspreet Singh (18).

For Jalandhar, Manoj, the highest wicket taker, snapped the four wickets for 30 runs while Gursewak Singh and Pargat Singh took two wickets each for 34 and 26 runs, respectively.

In reply, Jalandhar could make 135 all out in 44.3 overs. Pargat Singh scored 30 runs in 38 balls while Parveen and Pranay Sharda made 26 runs each. Sandeep Sharma and Shaswat took three wickets each for 43 and 21 runs, respectively.

Brief Scores:

GMS, Patiala: 168 all out in 48.4 overs (Sandeep Singh 57, Sahil Sachdeva 19, Kamaljeet 19 n o, Manoj 4 for 30, Gursewak Singh 2 for 34, Pargat Singh 2 for 26)

SDSSS, Jalandhar: 135 all out in 44.3 overs (Pargat Singh 30, Parveen 26, Pranay Sharda 26 n.o., Sandeep Sharma 3 for 43, Jaspinder 3 for 21, Shaswat Rajdan 2 for 21).

The final will be played tomorrow between DAV Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh, and Government Multi-purpose School, Patiala.

Long jump: Jaswinder wins gold
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 15
Jaswinder Singh of DAV College, Sector 10, won top honours in the long jump event (7.01 m) trailed by his college-mate Herwinder Singh (6.78 m), in the Chandigarh State Athletics Meet 2006-07 for sub-juniors (girls and boys) and seniors (men and women), which concluded at the Sports Complex, Sector 7, here today.

In the hammer throw event, the junior national gold medallist, Pushpinder Singh, came first with a throw of 58.75 m.

The chief guest, Brig Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri (retd), gave away the prizes.

Results:

Men: 200 m: Sachin Sharma 1, Harwinder Singh 2, Jaspreet Singh 3;

800 m: Surinder Singh 1, Rajneesh Kumar 2, Amandeep Singh 3;

1500 m: Jagdeep Singh 1, Rajinder 2, Sohan Lal 3;

10000 m: Joginder Singh 1, Anil Kumar 2, Kamaljit Singh 3;

Long jump: Jaswinder Singh 1, Herwinder Singh 2, Jaswinder Singh 3;

Hammer Throw: Pushpinder Singh 1, Gurinderpal Singh 2, Sukhdev Singh 3;

Discus: Atinderbikramjit Singh 1, Harminderpal Singh 2, Dalvir Singh 3;

Women: Long jump: Lovneet Saini 1, Simar Kaur 2, Mandeep Kaur 3;

Discus: Manjit Kaur 1, Priyanka Sangwan 2, Amanpreet Saini 3;

Boys u-14: Long jump: Avinash 1, Jatinderjit 2, Neeraj 3;

Shot put: Avinash 1, Parag Puri 2, Jatinderjeet 3.

UT badminton team selected
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 15
The following players will represent Chandigarh in the forthcoming 52nd Senior National Ball Badminton Championship to be held at Latur (Maharashtra) from January 18 to 21.

Boys: Mukesh (captain), Mandeep Singh, Sonu, Amandeep Singh, Satish Chaudhary, Bablu, Rakesh, Surinder Pal Singh, Arvinder Singh and Sandeep Sharma.

Girls: Karuna (captain), Rupika, Harmeet Kaur, Arti Sharma, Shargun, Sarabjit Kaur, Birinder Kaur and Ranjit Kaur

Coach: PS Lamba

Manager: Ritu Handa 

Billiards: Sumit thrashes Divya

Chandigarh, January 15
Top seed Sumit Talwar defeated Divya Sharma (9-1) in the first semi-final league match of the Chaudhary Vishnu Pal Singh Memorial 9- Ball Open Prize Money Tournament at the Billiards Coaching Centre, Sector -22, here today.

Sumit gave a tough time to his opponent by rocketing up to 9 frames. Divya, however, could manage to grab only one frame.

In the second league match, Gagan Makkar toppled Divya (9-1). In the third semifinals, Sameer Bhalla registered a victory over Divya (9-3). In the fourth semifinal league match Sumit Talwar won (9-3) over his opponent Sameer Bhalla. TNS

Administrator's Cup from Jan 18
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 15
The Ist Inter-School Administrator's Cup Limited Overs Cricket Tournament for u-19 boys will be starting from January 18 to 25. The tournament, being organised by the Chandigarh Sports Department, will be played at three venues: Sector 16 Cricket Stadium, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23 and St John's High School, Sector 26. The tournament will be played on a knockout basis.

Interested schools can send their entries to Coach Harish Sharma and Senior Manager, Naib Singh, at the Sector 16 Cricket Stadium until tomorrow. The tournament will be played under the ICC rules and regulations. 

Lakhwinder brings laurels to DAV School
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 15
Lakhwinder Singh, a student of DAV Model School, Sector 15 A won the laurels for the school by winning the Best Athlete title at C.B.S.E National Sports meet held at Jamshedpur recently.

Laskhwinder won the gold medal in 800 m race and a silver medal each in the category of 1500 mts and 5000 mts in boys under-19 category.

Besides Lakhwinder, Yesuraj,Avinash and Surbhi also participated at C.B.S.E National level held at Jamshedpur from January 5 to 7. Yesuraj won a silver medal in 100 mts boys under-16 category while Avinash Misra clinched a silver medal each in 400 mts race and long jump in boys under-14 category.

In girls Under-19 section, Surbhi Devgan got fourth position in high jump. 

Body building meet on January 28
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 15
The Chandigarh Amateur Body Building Association ( CAABA) will organise the 13th Sub-junior and 16th Junior Body Building Championship at the DAV College, Sector 10, here on January 28.

The weighing-in will be held on January 27 at the CAABA office, Sector 17 from 4 pm to 6 pm.

The championship will be held in the different weight categories according to the rule and regulations of the Indian Body Building Federation. 

ADMINISTRATION

Term extended

Chandigarh, January 15
The UT Administrator today extended the term of the Administrator’s Advisory Council for a period of one year on the existing terms and conditions. Meanwhile, Mr Pankaj Khanna, CEO, Kiran Industries, 189-A, Industrial Area, Chandigarh has been appointed member of the council. TNS