Raj Kumar drubs Sushant in carrom
Chandigarh, November 11
Raj Kumar beat Sushant Sethi 25-00, 25-04 in Men’s singles group (1st round) while Chahat defeated Hargun 25-00, 25-00 in the women’s singles on the inaugural day of the 9th edition of the Raj Kumar Babuta Memorial Prize Money Carrom Ranking Tournament held at St. Stephen’s School, Sector 45, here today.
Saurav wins in table soccer
Chandigarh, November 11
Local lad Saurav emerged winner in U-6 boys’ category while Charu and Rubina secured first place in above 18 years category in the All-India Invitational Table Soccer Championship held at CRB Public School, Sector-7-B, here today.
New Public School sail into final
Chandigarh, November 11
New Public School registered an emphatic five-goal win against DAV Model School, Sector 15, in the semifinals of Chandigarh Junior Boys U-19 Football Championship for Pt. Harbans Lal Memorial Trophy at Sector 17 Football grounds here today.
A semifinal match between Sanjay Public School, Sector 44, and DAV Senior Secondary School, Sector 8, in progress at the Sector 17 Football Stadium in Chandigarh on Saturday.
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Harpreet, Rajeev win in
cross-country
Chandigarh, November 11
Harpreet Bedi of St Stephen’s School-45 and Rajeev Kaur of St Xavier’s School-44 won the ICSE inter-school cross-country race in the boys and girls sections, respectively.
Sigma in semis
Panchkula, November 11
Defending champions Sigma defeated Airtel by 32 runs to reach semifinals in the 7th CRY Cadence Corporate Cricket Challenge 2006 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector 3, here today. Batting first, Sigma set a target of 176 run in the allotted 25 overs. Ranjit was the top scorer with 36 runs.
NIPS in last four
Panchkula, November 11
New India Public School, (NIPS), Sector 15, qualified for the semifinals, defeating Doon Public School, Sector 21, by 8 wickets in the last league match of 5th Satluj (U 14) Cricket Tournament for school teams at Satluj Public School, Sector 4, here today.
Admn mulls new sites for rickshaw-pullers
Chandigarh, November 11
Shelters for rickshaw-pullers will now be located away from residential area and near public place like Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT), Sectors 17 and 34. The decision follows strong protest by residents of Sector 45A against the location of the special building to house the rickshaw-pullers.
Irregularities found during raid on kerosene pump
Chandigarh, November 11
The Department of Food and Supplies and Consumer Affairs conducted a surprise check on the distribution of kerosene under the Public Distribution System at Ms A.K. Sales Corporation, Sector 37, here today.
FCC approves projects worth Rs 59.87 lakh
Chandigarh, November 11
The Finance and Contract Committee (FCC) of the Municipal Corporation yesterday accorded approval to installation of a deep bore tube well at a cost of Rs 22.37 lakh at Vikas Nagar, spray of effective microorganism solution for treatment of municipal solid waste at garbage dumping ground,
Dadumajra, purchase of 100 garbage bins at a cost of Rs 37.50 lakh and purchase of eight Swaraj tractors.
55 milk samples adulterated
Mohali, November 11
A total of 55 milk samples taken for testing by officials of the Dairy Development Department were found to be adulterated and containing water.