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Master plan — a launching pad for SAS Nagar
SAS Nagar, November 10
The township is finally set to step out of the shadows of its cousin city, Chandigarh, which has for over 30 years exemplified all development plans of SAS Nagar, in the next 20 years, this township will be as big as Chandigarh, catering to a projected population of more than 5 lakh and as many as 50 Sectors of its own with a recreational zone, a handicraft industry, multiplexes, golf courses and a couple of 500-bed hospitals.

Will PU put a ban on private candidates?
Chandigarh, November 10
Will Panjab University scrap private candidature system from the current academic session(2002-2003)? The matter is being hotly debated at various fora and the university has constituted a committee to go through the details before making a final recommendation.

Tenants need not panic, say landlords
Chandigarh, November 10
Giving a new twist to the ongoing debate over the recent amendment in the rent Act, the Chandigarh Building Owners Association, Sector 17, said there was no need to panic.

BSNL mobile phone services from today
Chandigarh, November 10
The dream of thousands of cellular subscribers in the city to avail themselves of free incoming calls is finally becoming a reality, as Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has decided to launch its much talked about free incoming cellular services from November 11 in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula simultaneously.

CHANDIGARH CALLING The Punjab Governor, Lieut Gen J.F.R. Jacob (retd), is known for his acts of kindness and then following up with personal visits to ascertain the progress. Last week the Governor inaugurated the Cheshire home — a place where people with disabilities can stay. The General had promised to open the Cheshire home about three months ago. When he went to inaugurate the home, the General checked things like the working of the gas stove and personally oversaw the operations. The General was satisfied with the kitchen. Shopping trend Gifts for sale Elderly check Fit to host Evening OPD Dr G.S. Gill Fellowship Novel on Banda Bahadar No credibility

COMMUNITY

One dream to another, Raj Babbar moves on

Chandigarh, November 10 A familiar charm still fills his face, so does the inimitable humility which makes the man in Raj Babbar more important than the star. For years together, this actor-turned-politician has lived up for certain ideals — an attitude that clearly distinguishes him form a host of politicians to whose genre he now belongs. Raj Babbar with wife Nadira Babbar and daughter Juhi at a function in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Former DC injured
Chandigarh, November 10
Former Deputy Commissioner of Chandigarh, Mr Raghbir Singh, received a bullet injury on his foot when his licenced revolver went off accidentally at his Sector 4 Mansa Devi residence today.

Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti at Nehru Park in Sector 22, Chandigarh, on Sunday. The function was organised by the Sri Rama Naam Sumiran Satsang Mandal. — Tribune photo Manoj Mahajan

Memorable college reunion
Chandigarh, November 10
It was a reunion with a difference. Several senior bureaucrats, doctors, businessmen, farmers, industrialists, defence officers and management experts drawn from all over Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh — all alumni of prestigious La Martiniere College, Lucknow — converged on the PCA Stadium at SAS Nagar, near here, last evening for a memorable get- together.

Arjun Singh consults city doctor
Chandigarh, November 10
Mr Arjun Singh, a senior Congress leader and a former Governor of Punjab, was here for two days for orthopaedic treatment. Mr Arjun Singh arrived here on November 8 by the morning flight of the Indian Airlines to consult Dr O.N. Nagi of the Department of Orthopaedics of the PGI about some chronic problems, including his swollen and painful feet.

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CRIME

Fake currency seized, 1 held
Panchkula, November 10
The local police today arrested one person, Raj Kumar, from Sector 15 and seized fake currency worth Rs 7,000 from him. Two of his accomplices — Ashok Kumar and Harman, however, had left the house minutes before the police reached there.

Breach of trust case against 2
Chandigarh, November 10
The police has registered a case of criminal breach of trust under Section 406 of the IPC against two employees of a paid parking lot at the PGI because a car (CH01H 1196) was stolen from the parking lot on the night intervening November 8 and 9.

EDUCATION

Resolution on starting new Chairs to be studied
Chandigarh, November 10
Panjab University will take up with the coordination forum of vice-chancellors to study starting of new chairs through mutual co ordination. This follows a resolution of Mr Satya Pal Dang to “avoid duplication of work and also ensure that chairs are started for research and not for extraneous reasons”.

It’s ‘branded’ schools vs local giants
Panchkula, November 10
This time it will be a clash of titans. With a number of country's top public schools having franchised out education from the coming academic session, it is going to be their "brand value" against the local giants.

HAMARA SCHOOL
DAV MODEL SCHOOL SECTOR 15
Swami Dayanand is their guiding spirit

To imbibe knowledge in the form of learning has always been a motivating force of DAV Model School, Sector 15, ever since its inception in 1966. The school, run under the auspices of DAV Managing Committee, is guided by the principles and teachings of Swami Dayanand, following them to the letter. DAV Model School Sector 15, Chandigarh. — Photo Parvesh Chauhan

‘Disparity in board and competitive exams to blame for tuition menace’
Alive to the changing academic scenario around her, Principal Rakesh Sachdeva holds that the present system of imparting education is more discouraging to the students. Stiff competition and focus on studies has not only taken the fizz out of the system but also limited the all round development of the child.

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CULTURE

Folk tale made contemporary Chandigarh, November 10 Living upto its tradition of bringing some fine theatre to the city, Sandli Pairan Kala Kendra today presented an outstanding piece of drama, conceptualised and structured by none other than the famous Girish Karnad. A scene from Girish Karnad’s Hindi play ‘‘Nagmandal’ that was staged at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

CHANDIGARH SANGEET SAMMELAN
Zenith of pleasure on wings of melody

Chandigarh, November 10 The concluding day of the 25th Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan was made worthwhile by a delightful santoor presentation by Balwant Singh, who was supported in the affair of rhythm by renowned vocalist of Gwalior gharana Ulhas Kashalkar. Vocalist Ulhas Kashalkar performs at Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan at Bhartiya Bhaan, Sector 27, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

HEALTH

Experts pin hopes on stem cells to cure disorders
Chandigarh, November 10
On the third and final day of the 68th annual meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences, organised by Panjab University here today Prof S.E. Hasnain from the Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics, Hyderabad, delivered a special lecture on “Evolution of biology: are we ready to play God?”.

Prestigious fellowship for ENT surgeon
Chandigarh, November 10
City-based ENT surgeon, Dr Raman Abrol, has been selected for the prestigious fellowship in otology by Fisch International Microsurgical Foundation at Zurich, Switzerland.