One held in cheating case
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, Sept 4 — The police has arrested a Sector 34 resident for allegedly defrauding a Sector 14 resident on the pretext of getting him a government job.

the complainant, Mr Dilbagh Singh,reported that he had been cheated by R I S Bhalla to the tune of Rs 4. 50 lakh. He said the accused had promised him to get the job of a Naib Tehsildar and had struck a deal for Rs 9 lakh. He had asked for an advance of Rs 4. 50 lakh.

The accused did not do anything to keep his part of the deal and had refused to return the money despite many requests and pleas by him. Accordingly, a compliant was lodged with the police and a case under Section 419 \ 420 \ 468 \ 471 of the IPC, was registered at police station west.

Arrested
The police has arrested Nand Lal, a senior assistant, working with the Punjab State Cooperative bank in a case of fraud under Section 467 \ 468 \ 471\ 120 - B of the IPC at Sector 31 police station.

He along with a branch manager had been reportedly passing loans without following procedure. The other accused, proprietors of a Sector 35 company, have already been arrested by the police.

Held
The police has arrested Darshan Singh, a resident of Dadu Majra,in a case of submitting a fake certificate for getting a job. A case under Section 471 \ 420 \ 467\ 120 B of the IPC, had been registered against him at the Central Police station in July.

Abducted
Mr Pirthi Singh, a resident of Sector 22, reported to the police that his 17- year-old daughter has been abducted by Ram Nivas and Sonu, residents of the same sector from Sector 23.A case under Section 363\ 366 of the IPC, has been registered at the Central police station.

Assault case
Mr Vikas Gandhi, a resident of Mani Majra,reported to the police that he and his brother were assaulted by Pirthi Singh, Surinder Pal Singh, Ravinder Singh and Satwanti, all residents of the same area. A case under Section 308 \34 of the IPC has been registered at the Mani Majra police station.

Car stolen
Mr Balwant Singh, a resident of Phase IV, S A S Nagar, reported to the police that his car (CHOIJ 4282) has been stolen from the Sector 17 parking. A case under Section 379, IPC, has been registered at the Central Police Station.

3 held
The police has arrested three persons who were roaming under suspicious circumstances.

Four persons were arrested for drinking at a public place. A case under the Excise Act has been registered.

Faculty’s plea to VC
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Sept 4 — For the first time in the history of Panjab University, all faculty members of a department have given a memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor against the recommendations made by the selection committees for appointments to the posts of reader and professor. They have alleged that they are not only violative of the essential qualifications mentioned in advertisement No: 7/97 but also violate the guidelines of the University Grants Commission.

The faculty members of the Bio-Physics department (except Mr N R Kala, who was a member of the selection committee) have in the memorandum to the Vice-Chancellor stated that the selection of Dr Mrs Sharmila S Munde for the post of reader and that of Subrata Biswas for the post of lecturer is unjustified because they do not even possess the basic minimum qualifications.

They have pointed out that Dr Munde does not fulfil the essential requirements of five years after Ph.D of teaching/research experience and has also not contributed to the educational innovation, design of new courses and curricula as per essential qualifications laid down in advt no. 7/97. It is further stated that Dr Munde has done her M.Sc and Ph.D in Physics but the post is in the bio-physics department.

However, as per the UGC circular of 1995, it is essential for a candidate to have completed his M.Sc and post doctorate in a subject for the post of which he has applied. But in this case, while the post is in the department of Bio-Physics, she is qualified for Physics.

The faculty has further alleged that one of the candidates, S. Biswas, selected for the post of lecturer neither possesses an M.Sc degree in bio-physics, nor a doctorate degree in the subject. They have also drawn the attention of the Vice-Chancellor towards the fact that the UGC circular of 1995, which specifies that candidate selected should have at least Ph.D degree and has contributed towards research as evidenced by publications, has been duly adopted by the Senate.

They have also pointed out that certain other candidates who have M.Sc and Ph.d degrees in Bio-Physics and also publications to their credit and few with post doctoral training in USA have been ignored.

Fruit prices fluctuate
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Sept 4 —The prices of a number of fruit have witnessed fluctuation in the local market during the past four days.

During a survey of the local markets it was found that a kg of grapes, priced at Rs 100 just four days ago, could be purchased today for Rs 80 today. The wholesale price of the fruit has come down from Rs 200 to Rs 150 per 2.5 kg pack. The traders attributed the fall to a slight increase in the arrivals in the local market during this period from parts of Maharashtra.

The wholesale price of banana has increased from Rs 130 to Rs 150 per 100 pieces, but the fruit was still available in the retail market for Rs 20 a dozen, with retailers predicting a hike in a day or two.

Similarly, 'baggugosha' has become costlier during this period. A kg of the fruit, priced at Rs 30-40 a week back, could be purchased today for Rs 50 in different city markets. The wholesale price of the fruit has increased from Rs 400 to Rs 500 per 16 kg pack as the season of the fruit is almost over in different parts of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.

The price of apple is also witnessing an upward trend. A kg of golden variety of the fruit, priced at Rs 25 in retail and for Rs 300 per 15-16 kg pack in the wholesale market, could be purchased today for Rs 30 and Rs 400, respectively. There was, however, no change in the price of royal variety as it could still be purchased for Rs 40 a kg in retail and for Rs 450 per 17 kg pack. According to traders, the price is increasing due to lack of arrivals due to a bad crop this year. They predicted that the prices were not likely to go down even in the peak of the season as only 10 per cent of the crop has been left in Himachal Pradesh.

The price of pomegranate has also increased during this period. A kg of the fruit, priced at Rs 40 a week ago, could be purchased today for Rs 50, while in the wholesale market the price has increased from Rs 200 to Rs 150 per 6 kg pack.

The prices of certain fruits have remained stable during this period. A piece of pineapple could be had for Rs 30, while a dozen mausambi was priced at Rs 40. A kg of papaya could be purchased today for Rs 20 in retail and for Rs 12 a kg in the wholesale market.

Irina Brar lifts Aman Nat golf trophy
Tribune News Service

CHANDIGARH, Sept 4 — Fifteen-year-old Irina Brar, a Class X student of Vivek High School clinched The Aman Nat Memorial Trophy at Chandigarh Golf Club, scoring a two under par 70 (gross) round today.

Irina looked set for great things from the beginning, firing a birdie on the opening hole and on the fourth again. Two unlucky puts that lipped out on the third and fifth holes saw her playing level par all the way to the 10th hole. She then scored two superb back-to-back birdies on the 11th and 12th holes and was two under par with six holes to go. Displaying steely nerves well beyond her years, Irina made par on every hole thereafter to wrap up a superb championship round of 7 under par 65 (nett).

Talking to the press later, Irina said she was very happy to have played the best round of her life and that too in a tournament. Guneet Raikhy had another disappointing round of 83.

In the boys' under-18 and the under-15 categories, Sagar Bhatia overhauled overnight leader karanvir to take the gross prize.

Ajitesh Sandhu played another excellent round of 86 to finish at the top of his category and clinched prizes in the under-15 and under-18 categories (nett) as well.

In the girls' under-15 section, Sharan Dhaliwal made a great start and had overtaken the overnight leader, Sruthi Reddy, by the ninth hole. But a disastrous finish at the 18th green gave Sruthi the lead again.

In the under-10 category, the leader Ajitesh Sandhu was followed by Angad Matharoo. At a festive prizegiving ceremony at the CGC lawns this afternoon, Mrs Nat, sponsor of the tournament, and Mr CSR Reddy, IPS, gave away the prizes to the winners.

The tournament held in the memory of Late Aman Nat every year, attracted a record number of entries and the Nike also gave gifts to all participants.

The results: Aman Nat Memorial Trophy (best gross score) — Irina Brar; under-18 boys (gross) — Sagar Bhatia 1, Karanvir 2; under-18 boys (nett) — Ajitesh Sandhu 1, Angad Matharoo 2.

Girls under-18 (gross) — Irina Brar 1, Guneet Raikhy 2; girls under-18 (nett) — Sruthi Reddy 1, Sharan Dhaliwal 2; Boys under-15 (gross) — Sagar Bhatia 1, Tarun Lehal 2.

Boys under-15 (nett) — Ajitesh Sandhu 1, Angad Matharoo 2; girls under-15 (nett) — Sruthi Reddy 1, Sharan Dhaliwal 2; girls under-15 (nett) — Kiran Grewal 1, Minna Johl 2.

Boys and girls under-10 — Ajitesh, Sandhu 1, Angad Matharoo 2, Sruthi Reddy 3, Adhiraj Singh 4.

Vicki hero of sport meet
By Our Sports Reporter

Chandigarh, Sept 4 — Vicki of Khanaur was adjudged the best sportsman at the conclusion of the two-day annual rural sports meet organised by the Democratic Youth Federation and Guru Gobind Singh Sports Club at Guru Dronacharya Stadium in Dadu Majra yesterday.

More than 70 teams from rural towns of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh took part in various disciplines, including kabaddi, athletics events such as 800 metre and 1,500 metre race, long jump, shot put and 100 metre race for people above the age of 50.

Mr S.P. Arora, Director for Public Relations, Chandigarh Administration gave away the prizes.

He also released a souvenir on this occasion and lauded the efforts of the organisers in making this tournament a regular feature.

Results of the tournament are as follows: kabaddi (national style) 47 kg — Kapuri village (Patiala) 1, Maloya village (UT) 2; 47 kg — Dhanas village (UT) 1, Dadu Majra (UT) 2; 52 kg (circle style) — Sahoran village (Ropar) 1, Chanarthal Kalan 2.

62 kg (circle style) — Daserla 1, Jharag village 2; national style — Dadu Majra village 1, Dhanas 2.

In national-open-style kabbadi, Manav Kendra Sports Club, Dhanas, got the first and Chamoli Saini village secured the second position. In open-circle-style kabbadi, Matorta got first position while Khanaur bagged the second position.

Athletics: 1500 mt — Vikas Kumar 1, Chattar 2; 800 mt — Man Mohan Singh 1, Kuldip Singh 2; long jump — Miank 1; high jump — Jaswinder Singh 1; shot put — Malkiat Singh 1; 100 mt (above 50 years) — Nachhatar Singh 1, Mohan Singh 2.

Pool tourney

The Chandigarh Billiards and Snooker Association will organise the first senior and junior pool tournament at Bambi's Shot Pot, Sector 37-C, on September 26.

Players taking part in the junior section should be below the age of 21. Entries close on September 24 with Mr Rohit Sood, Organising Secretary, at the venue.

Fitwell Cup

Vaneet Chawla played a superb knock of 42 runs and a fine allround performance by Umesh Kaira who scored unbeaten 22 runs besides claiming three wickets for just seven runs, enabled Godrej Cricket Club in beating Domino XI by two wickets in the Fitwell Cup League Cricket Tournament at the CRPF grounds today.

Brief scores: Domino XI — 126 runs all out in 20 overs (Sohan 26, Bhupinder 21, Aman 19, Lakhbir 18, Umesh Kaira 3 for 7, Vinod Binta 2 for 9, Ranjeet 2 for 12, Ajay Sikka 2 for 14).

Godrej CC — 130 for 8 (Vaneet Chawla 42, Rajesh Patha 33, Vinod 18, Umesh 22 n.o., Aman 3 for 21).

Best gymnast

Jasdeep Singh, a Class XII student of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, bagged four gold medals and two silver medals, besides the best gymnast award in the UT Inter-school Gymnastic Meet which concluded last week at Sports Complex, Sector 7.