IN BRIEF Ambala: The police have arrested Sanjeev, alias Billa, of Dera Bassi in Mohali in a case of drug smuggling wherein 1.6 quintals of poppy husk was recovered in April, officials said here on Wednesday. According to the police, Ravinder Singh, alias Jonku, of Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh was caught with 1.6-quintal poppy husk hidden in a parked tanker in Naraingarh on April 8. During custodial interrogation, he revealed that Sanjeev was also involved in the smuggling of drugs. Sanjeev was remanded to 14-day judicial custody by a local court, said the officials, adding that four other suspects involved in the case had already been arrested. TNS Avoid this stretch today Chandigarh: In view of the swearing-in of the Haryana Council of Ministers at the Raj Bhavan here on Thursday, the general public has been advised to avoid the stretch from the Sukhna Lake turn to the Sector 5/6/7/8 roundabout on Sarovar Path between 11 am and 2 pm. Invitees to the ceremony have been asked to approach the Raj Bhavan from the lake side on Uttar Marg. Entry will not be allowed from the Sector 5/6/7/8 rotary. TNS Academic Writing Workshop Chandigarh: The Readers’ Club of SD College, in collaboration with the department of Hindi, organised a book exhibition to mark the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak here on Wednesday. College librarian Gurpreet Singh Sohal apprised students of Guru Nanak's teachings and their relevance in today's world. Pratibha, head of the Hindi department, spoke on Guru Nanak's concept of one God and universal brotherhood. Meanwhile, the English Literary Club of the college organised an academic writing workshop. Andrew Golden, English language fellow, US Department of State, conducted the workshop. He has more than 17 years of experience in education, having taught primarily in Japan and other Southeast Asian countries. About 200 students participated in the workshop. TNS Police raising day observed Chandigarh: During the celebration of Chandigarh Police Raising Day, as many as 126 students of Classes VIII to X visited Chandigarh ERSS (Emergency Response Support System) PSAP (Public Safety Access Point) at Police Headquarters Sector-9, Chandigarh to know about the practical working of the newly-commissioned Chandigarh Police Control. Roshan Lal, SP/Communication briefed the students about the unified Emergency number-112 to provide police, fire and medical services under one roof. TNS Exhibition on Guru Nanak Dev Chandigarh: The Readers' Club of GGDSD College Library, in collaboration with the Department of Hindi of the College, organised a book exhibition to commemorate the 550th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. The event was organised by Gurpreet Singh Sohal, College Librarian to apprise the students of Guru Nanak's teachings and its relevance in today's world. Dr Pratibha, Head, Department of Hindi spoke on Guru Nanak's concept of one God and universal brotherhood. She explained that Guru Nanak did not believe in dividing people on the basis of caste, colour or religion. The students shared their views on the importance of unity and love among the people. Principal Balraj Thapar hailed the efforts of the organisers. TNS PO lands in police net Ambala: The police have arrested a proclaimed offender (PO), Kehar Singh, who was wanted in a case registered against him at the Ambala City police station, officials said here on Wednesday. According to the police, the accused had been evading arrested ever since he was booked in a criminal case, following which he was declared a proclaimed offender by a court. The fugitive was produced before a court, which remanded him to 14-day judicial custody, the officials said. TNS Married woman goes missing Ambala: A married woman had been reportedly missing from her home, the police said here on Wednesday. According to the police, Sursh Kumar of Baldev Nagar near here had reported to the local police that his 20-year-old wife left home on October 1, but did not return yet. The police have lodged a missing report and launched a manhunt to trace the woman. TNS City gymnast Sarthak shines Mohali: City gymnast Sarthak Walia has finished third in the 65th School National Games in Agra. A trainee of Punjab Institute of Sports, Sarthak bagged the bronze medal in parallel bar competition. Following his impressive show, the budding gymnast was selected for the Khelo India camp, starting in Assam from January 1. This is for the first time that any gymnast from Mohali has won a medal in the National School Games. TNS G Pharma XI beat PU XI by 2 wkts Chandigarh: G Pharma XI defeated PU XI by two wickets in a Champions Corporate Cricket League match here on Wednesday. Batting first, PU XI were bowled out for 95 runs in 17.2 overs. Amrinder Bajwa (34) was the top scorer for the side, while Munish chipped in with 19 runs. Ashish and Pawan claimed three wickets each. In reply, G Pharma XI reached home in 18.3 overs with just two wickets in hand. Umesh made 27, while Saurabh contributed 26 runs to the chase. TNS 21 girls for boxing camp Panchkula: Chandigarh Amateur Boxing Association has selected 21 women boxers for a 15-day coaching camp to be held at the Sector 56 boxing coaching centre from November 14-28. Following the camp, 10 boxers will be shortlisted for the 4th Senior (Elite) Women’s National Boxing Championship, scheduled to be held in Kannur, Kerala, from December 2-8. TNS

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