Need to take killing of 2 cops seriously : Warring Says, don’t rush to conclusions on mere speculation Recalls abduction of SP before 2016 Pathankot terror attack Chandigarh 22 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today expressed grave concern over the killing of two Punjab Police cops near the border in Gurdaspur district, warning that this was an ominous development and must be taken seriously. He also called for avoiding rushing to the conclusion over mere speculation without thorough probe. Warring recalled and reminded of a similar incident before the 2016 Pathankot terror attack, when a Superintendent of Police had been abducted and his vehicle was snatched. This was followed by an immediate terror attack on the Pathankot airbase, he pointed out. The PCC president said that the police must not rush to the conclusion without due inquiries and investigation on mere speculations. He noted that the fact the incident has taken pl...
From Fairway to Finish: Tee Birds Crowned Panchkula Golf League Season Two Champions
Panchkula 22 February ( Ranjeet Singh Dhaliwal ) : The Panchkula Golf League Season 2 concluded in emphatic fashion at the Panchkula Golf Club as Tee Birds were crowned champions following two weeks of sustained competition, strategic Matchplay battles and high intensity team contests. Shivalik Swingers finished as runners up after a closely fought Final, while Clubs on Flames secured third position after defeating Golfing Eagles in the playoff earlier in the day. Gracing the occasion as *Chief Guest, Dr. Chander Shekhar Khare, IAS,* presided over the prize distribution ceremony which saw Tee Birds winning the grand prize of 8 lakhs, followed by the first runners-up Shivalik Swingers and second runners-up Clubs on Flames taking home 6 lakhs and 3 lakhs respectively. Building on the foundation of its inaugural edition, Season 2 featured 16 teams comprising 16 players each competing across the Round Robin and Knockout stages. The league phase tested consistency through the individual Stableford format before transitioning into the fourball better ball Matchplay structure for the knockouts, culminating in a gripping Final that showcased both individual composure and collective execution.
In the championship Final, Tee Birds secured a 4.5–2.5 (4 wins, 1 loss and 1 tie) victory over Shivalik Swingers after a closely contested start. The singles were shared, with Col Rajiv Bahl winning with a margin of 2 & 1 for Shivalik Swingers and Brig HPS Dhillon winning the next game for Tee Birds with the same margin. The final lived up to its billing and midway through the contest, it could have been anybody' match. The result finally came down to who held their nerves better and the consistent thorough preparation of Tee birds showed and they emerged winners. The decisive edge came in the fourball better ball games. B. Chandra Sekhar and Kulwinder Singh set the tone with a dominant winning margin of 5 & 3, followed by a 2 & 1margin victory from Parminder Singh Sodhi and R K Meena. Vivek Sharma and Rahul Batra added a hard fought 1 up win, while Shivalik Swingers secured one doubles contest 2 up and halved another. Tee Birds’ ability to convert key moments across the doubles ultimately sealed the championship.Speaking on the successful conclusion of the second edition, VS Kundu, IAS (Retd.), Chairman, Organising Committee, Panchkula Golf League, said, “The second season reflects the steady evolution of the Panchkula Golf League into a competitive and well-regarded team event. The quality of play, discipline displayed by participants and the spirit of camaraderie witnessed throughout the fortnight have reinforced our belief in this format. Each edition strengthens the league’s identity and we look forward to building further momentum in the seasons ahead.”
Col. A S Dhillon (Retd.), GM, Panchkula Golf Club added, “The successful conduct of Season Two is the result of meticulous planning and collective effort by the Panchkula Golf Club team, the Organising Committee and our dedicated staff. Delivering a multi-week league of this scale requires coordination across course management, operations and player services and I am proud of the professionalism and commitment demonstrated at every level. The quality of competition witnessed this season was matched by the discipline and sporting spirit shown by all teams, making it a memorable edition for the Club and participating members.”
Tournament Director Digraj Singh, Digraj Golf Inc. observed, “Season Two tested teams across formats and match situations, rewarding those who combined consistency with composure under pressure. The league unfolded exactly as competitive golf should, with momentum shifts, closely contested ties and performances that stood out for their execution and teamwork. It has been encouraging to see players adapt to the format and raise their standards across the fortnight, which ultimately defined the quality of this edition.”
The tournament was supported by TATA Berkeley, COAL as the Official Skincare Partner, Golf Plus as the Golf Magazine Partner and Him Paani as the Official Water Partner. As the curtain falls on the second edition, the Panchkula Golf League closes this chapter with enhanced competitive stature, stronger community participation and a reaffirmed commitment to structured team golf, setting the stage for an even more compelling third edition.
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