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Experts discuss liver ailments, cure Chandigarh, September 30 Prof Shah is here to participate in the conference on ‘Current Perspectives in Liver Diseases (CPLD-2007)’ organised by the department of hepatology at the PGI, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the department of gastroenterology, AIIMS, New Delhi. It is a zoonotic infection transmitted to humans most commonly by dogs through ingestion of excreta containing eggs. To avoid the problem, it is advisable to wash fruits and vegetables properly before consuming, cautioned Dr Shah from Aga Khan University, Karachi. It is a relatively benign disease with a prolonged course and mortality from it is uncommon, informed Dr Shah. While the first day was devoted to infections in liver diseases, including a panel discussion on hepatitis C virus and hepatic endocrinology, today, on the concluding day, the conference started with a clinico-pathological conference and Dr Pankaj Puri and Dr S. Datta Gupta, both from Delhi, discussed the clinical and pathology aspects respectively, of a difficult case. In the symposium on hepatitis and renal diseases, the prevalence and prevention of hepatitis B and C virus and problems in treating such patients were discussed by Dr V. Sakhuja from Chandigarh, Dr G. Kurian from Vellore and Dr V.K. Gupta from New Delhi. The fact that these patients are difficult to treat, both before and after renal transplantation, was highlighted. Prof S. Tenner from the USA elaborated on the drugs causing pancreatitis and pathogenesis of alcohol-induced pancreatitis. |
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Dengue cases go up to 16 Chandigarh, September 30 With this, the number of dengue patients reaching the city hospitals has gone up to 16. Dr Rajinder Sharma, assistant director, malaria and vector-borne diseases control programme, said a survey suggested that seven dengue patients belonged to the city, while nine had been admitted to hospitals from adjoining areas, including Panchkula and Mohali. Fumigation was being carried out at inter-state border areas adjoining Panchkula, Mohali, like Mani Majra, Mauli Jagran, and Palsora colony. Checking of desert coolers, water coolers, overhead water tanks had been intensified and over 500 defaulters had been issued challans, he said. |
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6 crore heart patients in India Chandigarh, September 30 The discussion was held on the occasion of World Heart Day at the IMA office in Sector 35. Over 135 persons participated. “There are six crore cardiac patients in India. The presence of dyslipidemia increases in CAD patients by four times and the risk of diabetes increases by three times. Chances of hypertension and stress increase by 2.5 times each. However, this can be easily managed through a change in lifestyle, eating habits and a proper exercise programme,” doctors said. |
MRF Chennai bags JP Atray trophy Mohali, September 30 With this win, the MRF team pocketed the winning award of Rs 1.5
lakh, while the runners-up, State Bank of Mysore got Rs 60,000. The winning trophy and cash prizes were presented by Chander
Shekhar, ADGP, Punjab police, and senior vice-president, Chandigarh Olympics Association. Buoyed by Shikhar Dhawan’s ton of 161, MRF Chennai piled up a mammoth 324 for the loss of six wickets in allotted 50
overs. Batting first after winning the toss, openers Daniel and Shikar Dhawan gave a solid start to their team by hitting 184 runs in just 181 balls. Daniel contributed 78 runs in 94 balls before being caught and bowled by left-arm spinner Anand
Katti. Putting a brilliant show with bat, Dhawan scored 161 off 139 with the help of 15 boundaries and two sixes. Skipper Venugopal Rao (6) and Parveen Srivastav (6) went cheaply, whereas Sunil Vishawnathan chipped in with 24 runs of 29 balls. For
Mysore, left arm spinner Anand Katti captured 4 for 68, whereas B. Akhil Kumar claimed 2 wickets by conceding 64 runs. In reply, the entire Mysore team could muster only 291 runs in 48
overs. Skipper S Naidu scored a fine knock of 81 runs. The other notable contributors were Chetan Williams and Sunny who scored 50 and 40 runs, respectively. Chennai’s Sunny claimed two wickets at the cost of 49 runs. However, PCA Colts got richer by Rs 30,000 for the third position where as PCC pocketed Rs 15,000 to end up at the fourth place in the tournament. Shikhar Dhawan of MRF Chennai was adjudged the best batsman and was also awarded the ‘Man of the Match’ title, whereas the ‘Man of the Series’ award was clinched by Daniel
Manohar, also of MRF Chennai. Brief score MRF Chennai: 324 for 6 in 50 Overs
(Shikhar Dhawan 161, Daniel Manohar 78, Sunil Vishwanathan 24, Saurab Tiwari 20, Anand Katti 4 for 68, B. Akhil 2 for 64 ) State Bank of
Mysore: 291 for all in 48 overs (S. Naidu 81, Chetan Williams 50, Sunny Singh 40, Sunny 2 for 49). |
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Abhilash takes GMSSS-35 to victory Tribune News Service Chandigarh, September 30 GMSSS-35 won the toss and elected to field. The Delhi innings was packed at 89 runs. Their wickets fell cheaply before the fine bowling spell by GMSSS bowlers. Gurpreet and Dheeraj claimed three wickets each for 6 and 14 runs, respectively. Only Sunil could manage to score 36 runs. While chasing, the city team achieved the target in just 7.5 overs, losing only two wickets. Bhajanjot and Abhilash scored an unbeaten 34 and 26 runs, respectively. Delhi’s Manish claimed two wickets for 16 runs. Brief scores Twenty20, Delhi: 89 runs all out in 18.3 overs. Sunil: 36; Amandeep: 18; Gurpreet Singh: 3 for 6; Dheeraj: 3 for 14; Abhilash: 2 for 24. GMSSS-35: 91 runs for 2 in 7.5 overs. Bhajanjot: 34 n.o; Abhilash: 26 n.o; Manish: 2 FOR 16. Man of the Match: Abhilash (GMSSS-35). Rocky shines In the second match, an all-round performance by Rocky Ratta (85 runs in 36 balls and 3 for 31) helped Twenty20 Cricket Association of Punjab beat Twenty20 Cricket Association of Haryana by 23 runs. The Punjab team won the toss and elected to bat. They scored 187 runs in 19.1 overs. On the other hand, the Haryana team was all out at 164 runs in the stipulated 20 overs and lost 9 wickets. Brief scores Twenty20 Association, Punjab: 187 all out in 19.1 overs. Rocky Ratta: 85; Mandeep: 33; Om Parkash: 2 for 46; Kapil 3 for 32. Twenty20 Association, Haryana: 164 for 9 in 20 overs. Ramesh: 34; Ashok: 44 n.o; Shangar: 3 for 22; Rocky Ratta: 3 for 31. Man of the Match: Rocky Ratta (Twenty20 Association, Punjab).
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Carmel on top in cluster basketball c’ship Chandigarh, September 30 Boys: GNPS Chandigarh b BBMB Nangal (38-21), DAV Public Sec 8 b St Soldier Chandigarh (Walk Over), Chapslee Shimla b DAV Panchkula (41-10), DAV Sec 8 Chandigarh b Guru Harkrishan Chandigarh (43-21), DAV Sec 15 Chandigarh b KC Jammu (49-14), SD Chandigarh b DPS Pinjore (53-20), DAV Public Chandigarh b Adhunik Dharamshala (39-14), Chapslee Shimla b DPS Manali (32-20). Girls: S.D. Public Chandigarh b Doon International Mohali (16-09), Dev Samaj Chandigarh b SAS Academy Ropar (50-04), Nagbani Jammu b Bhawan Vidyala Panchkula (15-13), KC Public School Jammu b GNPS Chandigarh (26-13), Sacred Heart Chandigarh b Presentation Jammu (Walk Over), Carmel Convent Chandigarh b Ballastic Panchkula (40-10), BL Central Solan b Sophia Convent Kalka, New Public School Chandigarh b KC Jammu (53-14) Teams for Quarter Final: Boys: DAV Model Senior Secondary School Sector 15, Chandigarh, DAV Public School Sector 8, Chandigarh, Chapslee Shimla and Shishu Niketan Chandigarh Girls: The New Public School Sector 18, Chandigarh and S.D. Public School, Chandigarh. |
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DAV-15 gets better of Moti Ram school Tribune News Service Panchkula, September 30 Results DAV Model School, Sector 15, Chandigarh, b Moti Ram Arya School, Sector 27, Chandigarh, by 5-1; Ajit Karam Singh International Public School, Sector 41, Chandigarh, b Hansraj Public School, Sector 6, Panchkula, by 3-2 in a tiebreaker; Sophia Convent School, Kalka, b Century Public School, Naya Gaon, Mohali, by 3-0; Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36-D, Chandigarh, b Alpine Public School, Pinjore, by 6-0; DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8-C, Chandigarh, b Stepping Stones School, Sector 37-D, Chandigarh, by 4-0; St Soldier’s School, Mohali, b The Tribune Model School, Sector 29, Chandigarh, and St Soldier’s School by 1-0; Army School, Chandi Mandir, b Swami Ram Tirath School, Mohali, by 4-0; Delhi Public School, Pinjore, b Air Force School, Chandigarh, by 4-1; Vivek High School, Chandigarh, b SD Public School, Chandigarh, and Vivek High School by 2-1 in a tiebreaker.
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YPS pips MGD in semifinal Mohali, September 30 MGD managed to score only 94 runs and Padmini chipped in 29 runs to the total. Harleen took 4 wickets. In reply, the host school achieved the target in 17.3 overs. In the second match between YPS, Patiala and Pinegrove, the Patiala team was bowled out for 54 runs in 12.4 overs. Pinegrove achieved the target in just 11.3 overs with the loss of only one wicket. In the third match, Ashoka Hall School beat Daly College by nine runs. The Ashoka team piled up 131 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Daly College could manage only 122 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. |
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Gurnoor wins title in skating competition Panchkula, September 30 Around 250 skaters from Panchkula district participated in this event. The chief guest income tax officer, Sunita Duggal, who has been associated with skating for the last two years, presided over the function and gave away the prizes to the winners. The Results: RINK RACE II Above 16 yrs (boys): 1 Varun, 2 Shubham, 3 Har Raj; 14-16 yrs (boys): 1 Rohit, 2 Arun. 14-16 yrs (girls): Preeti. 12-14 yrs (boys): 1 Kunal, Mayank (inline), 2 Anshul, 3 Maninder. 12-14 yrs (girls): 1 Naureen, 2 Paulmi. 10-12 yrs (boys): 1 Shray (inline), 2 Saran (inline), 3 Sudhanshu. 10-12 yrs (girls): 1 Monika, 2 Hema. 8-10 yrs (boys): 1 Sarthak, 2 Tejvir (inline), 3 Aditya, 4 Kshitiz (inline), 5 Akshit (inline). 8-10 yrs (girls): 1 Meghna, 2 Srijana, 3 Bhavya; 6-8 yrs (boys): 1 Naman, 2 Gurbir Singh, 3 Nimish. 6-8 yrs (girls): 1 Karen, 2 Priyanka, 3 Mrinal; 4-6 yrs (boys): 1 Aryan Pal, 2 Dhruv. 4-6 yrs (girls): 1 Shreen, 2 Rupakshi, 3 Kanishka; Below 4 yrs (boys): 1 Sanyam, 2 Aryan, 3 Rohnikekaksha; Below 4yrs (girls): 1 Aditi, 2 Sukhmani. ROAD RACE 14-16 yrs (boys): 1 Bharat Chaudhary. 12-14 yrs (boys): 1 Kunal, 2 Dhruv, 3 Shomit. 12-14 yrs (girls): 1 Naureen, 2 Midha. 10-12 yrs (boys): 1 Siddhanth, 2 Sahil, 3 Vaibhav; 10-12 yrs (girls): 1 Abha, 2 Hema. 8-10 yrs (boys): 1 Adiyta, 2 Raveesh, 3 Aditya Singh; 8-10 yrs (girls): 1 Sirjana, 2 Bhavya, 3 Simran; 6-8 yrs (boys): 1 Balkirat Singh, 2 Naman, 3 Aaksh. 6-8 yrs (girls): 1 Runjhum, 2 Upasana, 3 Gursimran Kaur; 4-6 yrs (boys): 1 Kabir, 2 Mayank, 3 Dakshjalan. 4-6yrs (girls): 1 Khyati, 2 Laranya. Below 4 yrs (boys): 1 Gurnoor Singh, 2 Sanyam,3 Aneesh Sood. Below 4 yrs (girls): 1 Kiranjot Kaur, 2 Karanveer Kaur. ROLL BALL Under-17 (boys): 1 Blue Bird team- B, 2 Bhawan Vidyalaya.
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Sector 46 school registers win in kho kho tourney Chandigarh, September 30 The GGMB College of Rattewal and Welfare Club ‘A’ emerged winners in the open women and open men categories, respectively. GGMB College, Rattewal clinched the women’s final beating Khalsa Club of Sector 26 by a two-point margin (12-10). For the third place, Chandigarh Welfare Club pipped Coaching Centre of Sector 32 in the sudden death session, which lasted one minute 20 seconds. Welfare Club ‘A’ team defeated Welfare Club ‘B’ by 20-17 in the men’s open final. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Club beat Khalsa Club by 20-15 to determine the third and fourth positions. Coaching Centre, Sector 43 outplayed Government High School Dharamgarh by one turn and five points in the boys’ Under-14 final. Meanwhile, the best players were: Boys U-14: Baljinder Singh (Coaching Centre-43). Girls U-14: Alka (Govt Middle School-46). Women: Naina (Chandigarh Welfare Club). Men: Inderjeet Singh (Chandigarh Welfare Club). Kajheri Sarpanch Kuldeep Singh distributed the prizes. The Results: Girls U-14: Final: Govt Middle School-46 bt Govt Senior Secondary School-37 by one innings and one pt. Boys Under-14: Final: Coaching Centre-43 bt Govt High School Dharamgarh by one innings and 5 pts. Women (open, final): GGMB College, Rattewal bt Khalsa Club-26 by 12-10. Third place: Chandigarh Welfare Club bt Coaching Centre-32 in sudden death-1:25 seconds. Men (open) Welfare Club ‘A’ bt Welfare Club B by 20-17. Third place: Shaheed Bhagat Singh Club bt Khalsa Club by 20-15. Best players of the tournament: Boys U-14: Baljinder Singh (Coaching Centre-43). Girls U-14: Alka (Govt Middle School-46). Women: Naina (Chandigarh Welfare Club). Men: Inderjeet Singh (Chandigarh Welfare Club). |
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Patiala leads in gymnastics meet Chandigarh, September 30 In boys section, Jalandhar and Ludhiana were positioned second and third, respectively, while in girls category, Amritsar and Gurdaspur completed the slot. Earlier, chairman, technical committee, Gymnastics Federation of India P.S. Virk inaugurated the championship. Gymnasts are taking part in artistic (boys and girls) at rhythmic (girls) disciplines. The competitions are being evaluated by a team of experts from NIS, Patiala. Chief gymnastics coach, NIS, Nirbhai Singh is the director of the |
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Players selected for tourney
Chandigarh, September 30 |
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Table tennis meet
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Sanjay Public School win finals
Panchkula, September 30 Manoj struck twice in (55th, 60th minutes) while Rakesh netted the ball in the 73rd minute for the Satluj team. Sukhman reduced the margin for New Public School by scoring in the 39th minute. Vivek High School outplayed Sishu Niketan School by 2-0 to remain third in the tournament. Amreet and Ritvik scored in the 34th and 39th minutes, respectively. Chief guest Pritam Singh gave away the prizes.
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Hockey player bereaved Chandigarh, September 30 |
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