Mobile recharge costs Chandigarh man Rs 1.25 lakh!

Chandigarh: Two cases of online fraud have been registered in the city. In a complaint, Jagat Singh Mehra of Kishangarh reported that he was trying to recharge his mobile phone and during the process, Rs1.25 lakh was debited from his bank account. The police have registered a cheating case at the IT Park police station. In another case, Om Parkash, a resident of Dhanas, complained that an unknown person cheated him online of Rs21,000. A case has been registered. TNS

Two snatch bag containing Rs2.50l

Chandigarh: Two bike-borne miscreants allegedly snatched a bag containing Rs2.50 lakh from a Panchkula resident near the Fun Republic light point in Mani Majra on Thursday night. The police said they were verifying the complaint. The victim, Kapil, who owns a grocery store, was returning home on a two-wheeler when the suspects snatched the cash bag. The police were informed, who visited the spot. They said they were scrutinising the footage of CCTV cameras installed in the area. TNS

Weather Dept gets new head

Chandigarh: Manmohan Singh on Thursday joined as the new director of the Chandigarh Meteorological Department. He replaced AK Singh. Manmohan was earlier the Director of the IMD, Shimla. TNS

New Horticulture Director joins

Chandigarh: Gulab Singh Gill joined as the Director (Horticulture), Punjab, at the department’s Mohali office. Gill said to promote diversification, the maximum area should be brought under horticultural crops. TNS

Nidhi at 5th spot after round 1

Chandigarh: Local contender Nidhi Gupta scored 28 points (4+10+6+8) to claim fifth position in the opening round of super league during the ongoing Indian Online Carrom Challenge. Another local player Sanya Chadha scored 41 points (11+12+6+12) to end her day at the 14th position jointly with Reetambhara of Uttar Pradesh. In the men’s category, Abhishek Chauhan (Maharashtra) claimed lead by scoring four points (3+1+2+3 = 9 – 5 credit points for scoring a white slam in the 2nd board). Mohammed Rehan from Uttar Pradesh scored five points (2+6+6+1 = 15 – 10 points for scoring two white slams in board numbers 1 and 4) to stay at second position. In the women’s category, Aakanksha Kadam (Maharashtra) bagged the top rank by scoring 24 points (8+7+4+5), while Neha Kumari (Bihar) claimed the second position with 26 points (5+6+7+8). TNS

RG Punjab FC signs Vineeth

Chandigarh: RoundGlass Punjab FC (RGPFC) announced the signing of 33-year-old CK Vineeth from SC East Bengal, here on Thursday. Hailing from Kannur, Kerala, Vineeth has eight-year experience of playing in a variety of domestic and international tournaments, including I-League, Indian Super League, Asian Football Confederation Cup, Hero Super Cup and Federation Cup. “RoundGlass Punjab FC is one of the most renowned football clubs in Punjab and the country. I am glad to be part of such a professional team,” said Vineeth. TNS

Athletics trials on August 31

Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Athletics Association will organise trials to select local teams for participating in the 60th National Open Athletics Championship scheduled to be held at Warangal (Telangana) from September 15 to 19. The trials will be held at DAV College, Sector 10, on August 31 (12.30pm). TNS

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