Two arrested for snatching phone

Chandigarh: Two persons have been arrested for snatching a mobile phone. A resident of Maloya had reported that her mobile phone was snatched in Sector 17 on Tuesday. The police registered a case at the Sector 17 police station. During investigation, the police arrested two accused. They have been identified as Avinash Kumar (27) and Harish Singh (21), both residents of Kansal. TNS

Chess meet from Aug 3
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Chess Association will hold 34th Chandigarh Chess Championship at Dr Ambedkar Bhawan in Sector 37 here from August 3 to 5. Four players will be selected to represent the UT at the 61st National Chess Championship to be held in Gurugram from August 17 to 27. TNS

St Stephen’s win in carrom
Chandigarh: The boys and girls carrom teams of St Stephen's School, Sector 45, won the ICSE Inter-School Carrom Championships for Chandigarh. Tender Heart School, Sector 33, claimed the second position. Mahesh Sekari, secretary, Chandigarh Carrom Association, awarded the winners. TNS

Office-bearers elected
Chandigarh: The general body of the Amateur Throwball Association of Chandigarh has elected PS Brar and Bhavya Sawhney as president and secretary, respectively. The association is affiliated with the Throwball Federation of India and recognised by the Asian Throwball Federation and International Throwball Federation. TNS

Fencer Pranshi wins bronze
Chandigarh: Local fencer Pranshi Arora claimed bronze medal at the Khelo India Women's Fencing League (2024-25) in New Delhi. She claimed the third position in the foil event (cadet category). TNS