HEALTH

Health teams in Manimajra

Chandigarh, August 10
Various surveillance and operational teams were deployed in the entire Motor Market, Manimajra, to check tyres and other discarded containers lying in the premises as well as at rooftops of shops by the Directorate of National Vector-Borne Disease Control Programme, Health Department, Chandigarh, here today. — TNS

Symposium on metabolic disorders today
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
The two-day National Symposium on Metabolic Disorders is going to be held in the APC Auditorium of Advanced Paediatric Centre, PGIMER, here tomorrow.

Around 25,000 children with metabolic disorders and 15,000 with congenital hypothyroidism are born every year in India. Common disorders include phenylketonuria, maple syrup urine disease, congenital hypothyroidism, cystic fibrosis.

Early diagnosis and prenatal diagnosis can reduce the burden of the disease and the infant and childhood mortality.

There is a need for starting screening of newborns and even population screening for some of the commoner metabolic disorders. An improvement in knowledge and hence detection and management will be an important step in control of various metabolic disorders.

Book for AIDS patient released
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) along with the Voluntary Health Association of Punjab (VHAP) and Kiran Helpline, Sector 10, released ‘HIV/AIDS & the Law’, a book written by Upneet Lali on the subject to help those afflicted with the disease, yesterday.

The book intends to ensure there is enough research and background material to fall back on to help people suffering from HIV/AIDS to live a life of dignity.

Speaking on the occasion, the guest of honour, Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court, Virender Jain said this was a matter of right to life and health which was there for every citizen of this country. The Chief Justice released the book.

The keynote address, written by the book’s editor, Laya Medhini, was read out by Manmohan Sharma of VHAP.

PGI doc conducts workshop in Nepal

Chandigarh, August 10
A two-day workshop on surgical management of pelvic and acetabular fractures was organised at the Nepal Medical College, Kathmandu, by the Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Saarc.

Dr Ramesh K. Sen, additional professor, department of orthopaedic surgery, PGI, Chandigarh, was the course director at the workshop.

The other faculty members at the workshop, which began on August 5, were professor Parvej Anjum from Pakistan and professor Wakaikul from Thailand.

Forty orthopaedic surgeons from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal were imparted surgical skill. Dr Sen also performed two live surgical demonstrations.

Dr Sen, who learnt the skills of this surgery in Germany, is also the secretary of the Association of Pelvi-Acetabular Surgeons of India. Dr Sen earlier conducted a similar workshop in Kuala Lumpur as well. — TNS

Treat obesity as a disease: Doctor
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
A total of 68 per cent of beds in hospitals are occupied by patients who suffer from diseases stemming from obesity. Moreover, 10 per cent of the total budget on health care in the country is spent on persons with diabetes.

This was stated by Dr Navin C. Raina, laparoscopic surgeon at Fortis Hospital. He was speaking on the launch of The Association for Study of Obesity (ASO), an NGO, here on Wednesday.

Dr Raina, who is a coordinator of the NGO, said obesity should be treated as a disease and should be cured at an early stage.

Dr Raina said there were more than 1 billion overweight adults and 300 million clinically obese persons in the world.

Obesity culminates in conditions that eventually lead to life-threatening diseases, said Dr Raina.

Dr Raina said the association was launched by persons who were concerned about the growing problem of obesity.

Punjab advocate-general H.S. Mattewal, who was chief guest on the occasion, announced a grant of Rs 2 lakh to the association on behalf of the Chief Minister.

PU vice-chancellor Dr R.C. Sobti also addressed the gathering.

SPORTS

Uday scripts St Kabir’s victory
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
St Kabir-26, St Xavier's Yellow-44 and DAV Public-15 emerged champions in the u-11, u-13 and u-19 categories, respectively, in the North Zone Six-A-Side Football Tournament conducted by St Xavier's School, Sector 44, on its premises here today.

Displaying his dribbling and scoring skills, Uday fashioned St Kabir's 2-0 triumph over St Xavier's, Panchkula, in the u-11 category. He scored his first goal in the fifth minute and completed his brace in the 12th minute.

Uday of St Kabir was adjudged the best player of the tournament and Charanpreet of St Xavier's was declared the best goalkeeper.

Teams: St Kabir: Yuvraj Singh, Uday, Amrinder, Sahil, Manvir, Amitoj, Aman, Karanvir.

St Xavier's: Ankit, Sehbaaz, Rubal, Mishul, Prateek, Charanpreet, Rajat and Samal.

In another encounter, DAV Public School, Sector 15, spoiled hosts Xavier's Yellow’s chances of winning the u-19 trophy, registering a 2-0 verdict in the final. With better coordination, DAVP-15 opened their account in the eighth minute through Karanvir Singh while Anil Bhandari put the issue beyond doubt by netting the second goal. Karanvir of DAVP was adjudged the best player in the u-19 category. Inderjit of St Xavier's-44 was declared the best goalkeeper in the tournament.

Teams: DAVPS-15: Rohan, Gurpartap, Karanvir, Simran, Rajat, Anil Bhandari, Ravi, Arjun, Jaskaran.

St Xavier's Yellow: Tejbir, Gurman, Jatinder, Gurkamal, Chinedu, Supachawat, Inderjit and Supasit.

St Xavier's Yellow-44, however, emerged worthy champions in the u-13 category as they prevailed over St John's-26 by 2-1.

St Xavier's Yellow owed their triumph to Mohit, who scored both goals. Getting a pass from Ben William, Mohit caught the St John's defence on the wrong foot in the fifth minute. Mohit himself made it 2-0 in the 19th minute.

St John's were not disheartened despite trailing by two goals. Putting pressure, St John's were able to reduce the margin in the 24th minute through Sarfraz.

Ben William of St Xavier's was declared the best player of the tournament and Siddharath was adjudged the best goalkeeper.

Teams: St Xavier's Yellow: Siddharath, Ben William, Mehtab, Vikas, Maninder, Mohit, Sanyukt, Divyank.

St John's: Pawan, Varinder, Nazir, Praseej, Uday, Sarfraz, Daksh and Chander Mohan.

St Xavier's chairman Andrew John Gasain distributed the prizes. Principal Mervin Kenneth West was also present. 

Manav Mangal paddlers corner glory
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, August 10
Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, Panchkula, represented by Anu, Aishwarya and Aastha had no difficulty in grabbing the winners’ title in the girls’ team championship, beating their opponents in their respective matches (3-0) on the opening day of the Panchkula District Table Tennis Tournament. The tournament is being held at DAV School, Sector 8, here, today.

In boys’ team championship, Manav Mangal and Bhavan Vidyalaya won their respective matches in the league. Manav Mangal School players beat DAV-8 and CL DAV, Panchkula, by 3-0 margin while Bhavan Vidyalaya overpowered DAV Sector-8, Panchkula, by 3-2 and CL DAV School by 3-0.

A special category was introduced for the first time wherein players from Saket Handicap Institution vied for top honours in this event. Ranveer emerged winner while Rahul was runner-up in this category, which had the whole hall applauding for their hard work. Anu Saini of Manav Mangal School was the pick of the players in the cadet girls’ u-12 category. She defeated Samridhi of Gurukul with her efficient placement and shots all over the table.

Earlier, the tournament was formally declared open by the principal of the host school Santosh Bhandhari.

Other results: U-17 boys’ team championships: Manav Mangal b DAV-8, Panchkula, by 3-0; Bhavan Vidyalaya b CL DAV-11, Panchkula by 3-0; Bhavan Vidyalaya b DAV-8 by 3-2; Manav Mangal b CL DAV-11 by 3-0.

U-17 girls’ team championship: Manav Mangal b Bhavan Vidyalaya-15 by 3-0; Anu b Anchal (Bhavan Vidyalaya) by 11-4, 11-7, 11-7; Aishwarya (Manav Mangal School) b Priya (Bhavan Vidyalaya) by 11-7, 11-5, 11-4; Aastha (Manav Mangal) b Poonam (Bhavan Vidyalaya) by 11-3, 11-4, 11-6.

Kid boys’ u-10: Semi-finals: Shantam (Gurukul) b Tanav (Manav Mangal) by 9-11, 11-4, 11-7, 11-8; Divyankar (Bhavan Vidyalaya) beat Tajveer (Hansraj) by 11-8, 11-8, 11-5; final: Divyankar (Bhavan Vidyalaya) beat Shantam by 11-5, 11-4, 12-10.

Kid girls’ single u-10: Semi-final: Samridhi (Gurukul) beat Shruti (Manav Mangal) by 11-1, 11-1, 11-1; Radhika (Manav Mangal) beat Diksha (Manav Mangal) by 11-4, 11-5, 11-4; final: Samridhi (Gurukul) b Radhika (Manav Mangal) 11-2, 11-5, 11-7; III and IV Shruti (Manav Mangal) b Diksha by 11-2, 11-4, 11-7.

Handicap: Semi-final: Rahul b Kuldeep by 11-8, 11-8; Ranveer b Rakesh by 11-6, 11-0; final: Ranveer b Rahul by 13-11, 11-4 .

Cadet girls’ u-12: Semi-final: Poonam (Bhavan Vidyalaya) b Radhika (Manav Mangal) by 11-9, 5-11, 11-4, 11-9; Anu Saini (Manav Mangal) b Samridhi (Gurukul) 11-4, 11-5, 11-4; final Anu Saini (Manav Mangal) b Poonam Goyal (Bhavan Vidyalaya) 11-3, 11-2, 11-4.

Kochhar, Egan set up final date
Our Golf Correspondent

Chandigarh, August 10
Pairs of G.S. Kochhar and Arvind Bajaj and that of P.S. Egan and Anish Gupta entered the final of the Independence Day Cup Golf Tournament, defeating their rivals in the semi-finals. The Independence Day Cup is a prestigious tournament of the Chandigarh Golf Club and this year 64 members took part in the tournament.

While Kochhar and Arvind Bajaj defeated G.S. Bakshi and Rima Dhillon in the semi-final clash of Group A, Egan and Anish Gupta got the better of K.S. Brar and Col S.S. Boparai in Group B.

Both Kochhar and Egan have entered the finals three times. While Egan has won the title twice, Kochhar has been triumphant once. The final will be played on August 14.

The pairings for the tournament are made on the basis of some handicap. Each team consists of one member having a handicap of nine and below and the other having a handicap of 10 and above. The matches are conducted on a doubles match-play knock-out format with 3/4ths handicap, where the maximum handicap allowed is 18 for men and 24 for ladies. 

Cricket
Shivalik school drub Mohali academy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, defeated Mohali Cricket Academy (MCA) by five wickets in a pool B match of the Chandigarh Inter-Academy Cricket Tournament for U-11 being conducted by Desh Prem Azad Academy at the St Stephen's School ground in Sector 45 here today.

MCA won the toss and elected to bat. They were soon in trouble as they were reeling at 25 for 5. However, a seventh-wicket partnership of 48 runs between Abhimanyu and Rajat gave some respite. They took the score to 67 before this association was broken. Abhinav made a useful contribution of 19 runs as MC Academy were dismissed for 106. Shubham and Gaurav were the most successful bowlers for Shivalik Public School Academy.

In reply, Shivalik School Academy achieved their target in 22.4 overs by scoring 107 for five wickets. Himanshu and Yatish contributed 26 runs each. Shivam and Gaurav 
made 15 and 13 runs, respectively.

Brief scores: Mohali Cricket Academy: 106 in 25 overs (Abhimanyu 28, Abhinav 19, Shubham 3 for 18, Gaurav 3 for 15).

Shivalik Public School Academy-41: 107 for 5 in 22.4 overs (Himanshu 26, Yatish 26, Shivam 15, Gaurav 13, Sahil Sharma 1 for 25, Bhavesh 1 for 13).

Tomorrow's fixture: Desh Prem Azad Academy vs St Solider's Cricket Academy at 9 am. 

Rohit, Vishal win double-wicket tourney
Tribune News Service

Ambala, August 10
A double wicket cricket tournament concluded at Police DAV Public School, Ambala, today. In the junior category, Rohit and Vishal were the winners while runners-up were Raman and Rachit.

Rohit was adjudged the best bowler in the junior category while Davish, Shivam and Gagan were adjudged the best batsman, wicket keeper and fielder, respectively.

In the senior category, Johnny and Prashant were the winners. Johnny, Paramjeet and Sarvjeet were adjudged the best bowler, batsman and fielder, respectively.

Additional superintendent of police Kulwinder Singh was the chief guest.

School principal Dr Vikas Kohli said that 110 teams had participated in the tournament and the winning team was awarded a citation, trophy and cash prize of 
Rs 1,100. 

Shivani mauls Mehak

Panchkula, August 10
Shivani gave a crushing defeat to Mehak 21-7, 21-3 in the girls’ u-13 singles category today on the opening day of the Second Ashwani Gupta Memorial District Badminton Championship. The championship is being held at Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex, Sector 3, here.

In the boys’ u-13 category, Sahib registered a crushing win against Hardeep 21-8, 21-6.

Other results: Boys’ u-13 singles: Umang b Alish 21-6, 21-7; Chanderkant b Rohan Sikka 21-2, 21-2; Abhijot b Tushar 21-1, 21-4; Shivam b Chanderkant 21-19, 21-13; Ritesh b Ranjit 21-8, 21-5; Ayush b Sahib 21-7, 21-1; Pushp b Umang 21-10, 21-14; Shubham b Amit 21-5, 21-5; girls’ u-13 singles: Shivani b Mehak 21-7, 21-3; Krishma b Sanchita 21-2, 21-3; Aystha b Sanchita 21-2, 21-3; Ruhi b Lavanya 21-1, 21-2; Shreya b Sukriti 21-5, 21-8; Jaswani b Zoya 21-5, 21-4. — TNS

Chanchal is CWHA president 
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
Former international hockey player Chanchal Surjit Randhawa was unanimously elected president of the Chandigarh Women's Hockey Association during its annual general body meeting held at the Lake Club, here, this evening.

She will replace K. Atma Ram, who stepped down due to poor health and age. Chanchal was authorised to nominate her team. She is expected to announce the other office-bearers in the next few days.

Outgoing secretary Dr J.P.S. Sidhu proposed Chanchal’s name. Before the meeting, Dr Sidhu tendered his resignation to K. Atma Ram.

Apprising the members of the activities of the Chandigarh Women Hockey Association, Dr Sidhu said, "The CWHA has made all possible efforts for the development of women hockey in Chandigarh and about 12 CWHA players have donned Indian colour for various international competitions. Around 30 players have attended the Indian camp for Chandigarh."

The CWHA has organised the senior nationals, Indo-Kazakhstan test matches and nationals games successfully under the guidance of K. Atma Ram. 

ADMINISTRATION

UT seeks info about officials in corruption cases
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 10
The Chandigarh Administration has sought information about its officials in various departments, who have been retained in service in spite of facing corruption charges or having already been found guilty.

The information was sought after a Public interest Litigation (PIL) seeking an inquiry into this practice was filed.

A senior official said the details would be submitted before the Punjab and Haryana High Court in form of an affidavit on the next date of hearing of the case.

On July 18, the High Court had issued the notice to the UT advisor for October 13.