2 arrested for snatching mobile phone in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Two persons have been arrested for allegedly snatching a mobile phone. Gagan, a resident of Mani Majra, reported that two motorcycle-borne miscreants sped away after snatching his mobile phone near the Shivalik park on August 29. A case was registered. Later, the suspects, Parminder Singh (26) of Zirakpur and Kamal (26) of Mani Majra, were arrested. TNS

Foetus found in Sector 40

Chandigarh: A foetus was found on a slip road in Sector 40. Passersby saw the foetus and informed the police. A case under Section 318 (concealment of birth by secret disposal of body) of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 39 police station. TNS

2 bikers snatch mobile phone

Chandigarh: Two motorcycle-borne miscreants allegedly snatched a mobile phone near the Sector 18/19/7/8 chowk. Complainant Gagan Deep Gautam of Kishangarh reported that one of the suspects snatched his mobile phone and ran towards a biker waiting for him on the intervening night of August 29 and 30. The suspects then escaped towards Sector 18. A case was registered. TNS

Water supply to be affected

Chandigarh: Due to urgent repair work, water supply will be affected for two days in some sectors of the city. According to the Municipal Corporation, the supply will be affected in Sectors 21-C, 21-D, 20-D, 31-34, 44-56, 61 and 63. — TNS

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Ambala KV alumni attend Reunion

Chandigarh: As many as 50 students of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2, Ambala Cantt, from the batches of 1979-1983 took part in an alumni reunion at Sector 26, Chandigarh. Among the alumni were serving and retired brigadiers, colonels, wing commanders, businessmen, doctors and professors who came from Pune, Mumbai, Lucknow, Delhi, Dehradun and Coimbatore to attend the reunion. They shared their memories of the past 40 years. They also relived the bonhomie of school days while participating in various activities. TNS

College founder remembered

Chandigarh: Goswami Ganesh Dutta Sanatan Dharma College, Sector 32, organised a "prarthana sabha" and memorial lecture to pay homage to its founder and former Home, Finance, and Education Minister of Punjab, Dr Pandit Mohan Lal, on his 22nd death anniversary, on its college premises on Tuesday. As many as 57 volunteers donated blood on the occasion. A book titled "A Women Prey to Violation", authored by Dr Dinesh Sharma, was also launched on the occasion. TNS

‘Sanskritmayam’held at MCM DAV

Chandigarh: Riya Pundir, Gracy and Arushi claimed top three positions, respectively, while Pranamaya Joshi and Aditi Joshi bagged consolation prizes during 'Sanskritmayam', a poster-making and slogan-writing competition organised by the Sanskrit department of Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, Sector 36, under the aegis of the Character Building Committee. TNS

Panel to inspect railway station
Chandigarh: A five-member committee will inspect passenger amenities at Chandigarh Railway Station. A source from the station shared that two of the members arrived on Tuesday and the three others were expected to come on Wednesday. The committee will be assessing the services provided to passengers, including cleanliness, catering, waiting halls etc. — TNS

Theft reported from house

Chandigarh: A theft was reported from a house in Sector 47. A woman reported that a gold chain, four pairs of earrings and three lockets were stolen on the intervening night of August 29 and 30. A case has been registered. TNS

Eight awarded black belts

Panchkula: As many as eight martial arts players participated in the 9th degree black belt grand event organised by master Bikram S Thapa. The 1st degree black belt test was cleared by Abhay Dhanraj Bansal, Shriam Ranjan, Akshit Kumar, Ayush Kumar, Arjun Gargesh and Yaspal, while Aashima Nidhi and Rosy were presented with 3rd degree black belts. Thapa, founder of Shastrang India Martial Arts, congratulated all participants and winners. TNS

Five gatka training centres to come up

Chandigarh: As many as five gatka training centres would be set up in different sectors of the city to impart free training in accordance with the prescribed rules, said the local authorities. “Gatka competitions will soon be conducted in schools and colleges and the 4th Tri-City Virsa Sambhal (Traditional) Gatka Championship will be held at Sector 34 in January next year,” said Hardeep Singh Butrela, president, Chandigarh Gatka Association (CGA). These decisions were taken during the annual general meeting of the CGA executive held on Tuesday. TNS

5-day T-20 tourney kicks off today

Chandigarh: The UT Cricket Association (UTCA), Chandigarh, has announced the domestic cricket tournament for U-19 age group. UTCA president Sanjay Tandon unveiled the tournament trophy and team jerseys at the Sector 16 cricket stadium. Selectors had shortlisted players and six teams - Rock Zone, Rose Zone, Plaza Zone, Leisure Zone, Sukhna Zone and Terrace Zone. The five-day tournament will start from September 1. The T-20 tournament will be held at Champions Cricket Academy, Landran (Mohali). TNS

Rock Zone eves log 4-wkt win

Chandigarh: Rock Zone defeated Plaza Zone by four wickets in the ongoing Women’s UTCA Domestic Tournament. Bating first, Plaza Zone scored 100 runs in 37 overs with the help of Shivangi (29) and Amanjot Kaur (19). In reply, Rock Zone managed to achieve the target in 32 overs. Palak scored 35 runs for the side. In another match, Sukhna Zone defeated Rose Zone by one wicket. TNS

Rs 29L disbursed to pensioners

Patiala: Disbursement of enhanced pension has been done through cheques at all the sub-divisions and blocks, Patiala Deputy Commissioner Kumar Amit said during a function here on Tuesday. In Patiala, we have over 1.98 lakh beneficiaries who have been extended the benefit of enhanced pension, he said. "Today, about Rs29 lakh have been disbursed to the beneficiaries of various categories," said the DC. Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh was also present in the function. TNS

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