City schools open today

Chandigarh: Several organisations have declared a Bharat bandh on Monday in protest against the hike in the fuel prices and excise duty. However, city schools will remain unaffected by the bandh call and will function as routine. District Education Officer Anujit Kaur confirmed that the schools would remain open on Monday and no exams would be postponed. President of the Bus Operators Union Manjit Singh said, “There has been a hike of Rs 10 per litre in the diesel prices since March this year.  Though we are also affected by the hike, we cannot make the students suffer by holding a protest as exams of students are going on. However, we support the bandh call in view of the common man’s plight.” tns

PU colleges in Pb closed today

Chandigarh: All Panjab University-affiliated colleges located in Punjab, PU regional centres and constituent colleges will remain closed on September 10 to mark Guru Gaddi Diwas of Guru Granth Sahib. 

Mobile phone snatched

Chandigarh:  A pedestrian escaped after snatching a mobile from a woman in the Industrial Area on Saturday night. The accused snatched the mobile from the victim, who was also on foot, near the Verka plant, Phase I, Industrial Area, around 9.30 pm. The victim raised the alarm following which passersby gathered at the spot and informed the police. The victim was heading towards her house in Sector 29 when the incident took place. The police said an investigation had been initiated into the matter. A case has been registered at the Industrial Area police station. TNS

Aryaman guides Vivek High to win 

Chandigarh: Aryaman’s unbeaten innings of 92 runs helped Vivek High School, Mohali, to record a five-wicket win over hosts St Joseph’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, in the Sub-junior Challenger U-13 Trophy on Sunday. Batting first, the hosts scored 142/3 in 20 overs with the help of Gursimran Singh (41), Aksh Rana (24) and Ishaan Gaba (20). Shilok claimed 1/12 for the bowling side. In reply, the Vivek High boys posted 143/5 in 19.3 overs. Aryaman posted a stunning unbeaten 92 off 80 balls, while Shilok added 30 runs. TNS