3-year-old girl dies of ‘diarrhoea’ in Zirakpur

Zirakpur: A three-year-old girl in Ward No. 5 here died in the wee hours of Sunday after complaining of vomiting and loose motions. Sunaina’s parents complained that their daughter died of diarrhoea. Baltana residents said they had been getting dirty water for the past two days and despite complaining to the MC officials, no action had been taken so far. More than 10 persons in the area have been admitted to various tricity hospitals with similar conditions. TNS

Livewire Centre log 42-run win

Chandigarh: In an inaugural match of the Ashwani Luthra Memorial T20 Tournament, Livewire Coaching Centre (LWCC) defeated Godrej Cricket XI, Mohali, by 42 runs. Batting first, LWCC posted 136/5 in 20 overs. In reply, Godrej XI scored 94 runs in 15.3 overs before getting all out. TNS

Cricket trials begin today

Chandigarh: The Union Territory Cricket Association, Chandigarh, will conduct trials to select U-16 team for the BCCI’s domestic season 2021-21 at the Tricity Sports Academy, Peermuchalla, Zirakpur, from August 9. The association received a total of 843 applications for the trials. TNS

PGI doctor gets NAMS fellowship

Chandigarh: The National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) honoured Prof Baljinder Singh from the Department of Nuclear Medicine, PGI, with the award of Fellowship of the Academy. The Fellowship Award of the NAMS is a lifetime recognition and acknowledgment of academic excellence and professional achievements in the field of medical sciences bestowed upon PGI’s Prof Baljinder Singh in the field of nuclear medicine. TNS

UT DC empanelled for Joint Secy post

Chandigarh: Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Mandip Singh Brar of the Haryana Cadre has been selected among 49 officers of the 2005 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) who have been empanelled for holding the post of Joint Secretary or equivalent at the Centre. TNS

Over 100 units of blood collected

Ropar: A total of 125 units of blood were collected at a blood donation camp at the Anandpur Sahib Civil Hospital near here on Sunday. The camp was held in the memory of Shadi Lal Angra, a social activist and former president of the Anandpur Sahib Municipal Committee. It was organised by Shadi Lal Angra Memorial Society on his 40th death anniversary. TNS