COMMUNITY

MC urged to ensure success of garbage-free sector scheme
Chandigarh, November 30
Residents of the city have urged the municipal corporation to evolve certain inherent mechanism to ensure the success of garbage-free sector scheme. They have suggested that charges for the collection of garbage from doorsteps be included in the water bill to ensure that the beneficiaries pay for the service.

MC decision on tenders may delay project
Chandigarh, November 30
The decision of the Municipal Corporation to float global tenders for the solid waste treatment plant could further delay the implementation of the much-delayed project. It may be mentioned that as per the orders of the Ministry of Environment following on the Supreme Court directives, the civic body has to comply with the order to set up the solid waste processing and disposal facilities by December 31.

Marriage parties see heavy rush on Zirakpur road
Zirakpur, November 30
Traffic on the Zirakpur-Panchkula stretch moved at a snail’s pace on Saturday evening following marriage parties of kins of certain top brass Congress leaders at marriage palaces on the Patiala-Zirakpur-Kalka highway here.

READERS WRITE
A pleasant switch over
It gives me pleasure to inform you that I have been reading “The Tribune” for over 25 years. I have seen the times when “The Tribune” used to carry a comic script feature of James Bond and the sports mails. The simple black and white newspaper has switched on to coloured printing and photography, making it more attractive. I wish you to please start a jokes corner.

• Youth Cong submits memorandum to DC

• Aggarwal retires

China beckons Indian software companies
Chandigarh, November 30
There is a vast potential for Indian software companies to invest in China, which is setting up software parks especially for Indian companies in Beijing, Tianjin, Nanjine and Wuhan towns, said Mr Jonathan Choi, Chairman, China-India Software Association, here today.

Massive response to bike festival
Chandigarh, November 30
A bike festival conducted by the Chandigarh Amateur Cycling Association evoked a good response in the city with hundreds of participants having the fun of riding bikes.

Workshop on electrical equipments

Chandigarh, November 30 The Institution of Engineers, Punjab and Chandigarh Centre, today organised a workshop-cum-exhibition on latest electrical equipments for power utilities. The power distribution system displayed at an exhibition at the Institute of Engineers in Sector 19, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

EDUCATION

Students on mission to serve leprosy patients

Chandigarh, November 30 It’s a service driven sojourn that is taking a group of seven students of Vivek High School, Sector 38, to Chennai. Full of beans and raring to go, the mission entails building homes for the leprosy-afflicted in a small village, even giving them a lesson or two in community work and a peek into the lives of the underprivileged. Students of Vivek High School, Sector 38, chosen for the service mission in Chennai at their school premises in Chandigarh on Saturday. — A Tribune photograph

Cultural extravaganza marks St Xavier’s annual function

Chandigarh, November 30 A cultural extravaganza awaited the audience on the annual day celebrations at St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, here today, as tiny tots whirled and twirled in colourful attires. The programme began with the “Last Ketchup song” which saw the tiny tots, dressed as tomatoes and chillies, shaking to the peppy beats of the English number. Girls perform at the annual day function of St Xavier’s Senior Secondary School, Sector 44, Chandigarh, on Sunday. — A Tribune photograph

Jharkhand Speaker opens school
Mohali, November 30
The town acquired a new school today, having the Chief Khalsa Diwan in Amritsar as its parent body, with the inauguration of its building in Phase IX here by the Speaker of the Jharkand Assembly, Mr Inder Singh Namdhari.

Programmes mark school function

GOLDEN Bells Public School was founded in March 1984 at House No 413, Sector 35-A, Chandigarh. In the first year, the school had just about 30 students on its rolls. In 1985, the school was registered under the Societies Registration Act as the Golden Bells Schooling Society. In the 1997-98 session, senior classes were shifted to Sohana. The Mohali branch is now affiliated to CBSE New Delhi, for secondary school examinations. Presently the school has about 750 students on its rolls at Mohali and Chandigarh and has well-qualified and experienced staff.

Golden Bells Public School, Sector 77, Mohali

‘Truth, love, efficiency is our motto’
According to Mrs Gurjit Bawa, Principal, at Golden Bells Public School here, we believe in the motto “truth, love and efficiency”. Various competitions of educational and cultural importance are organised in the school for the overall development of the children. Last session, the school organised a fete and baby show for the students, parents and general public which was a great attraction for everyone.

COURTS

Lok Adalat comes to city  residents’ rescue

Chandigarh, November 30 Victims of the whims and fancies of the UT’s Estate Office, Chandigarh Housing Board and BSNL unite! You have nothing to lose but your grievances. Mr J.S. Kohli (left) discusses a point with Mr R. P. Bajaj (centre), Chairman, Permanent Lok Adalat for Public Utilities, UT, and Mr K.C. Jaggi during a sitting of the adalat at Chandigarh. — A Tribune photo

CULTURE

Dancing their blues away

Chandigarh, November 30 More than 100 children from slum areas participated in a dance-cum-fitness programme organised jointly by the Durga Das Foundation and the Shiamak Davar Institute of Performing Arts, Mumbai, in Bapu Dham, Sector 26, and Hallo Majra colony. Slum children at Shiamak’s dance class arranged specially for them in Sector 26 in Chandigarh on Sunday afternoon.

Audience wants something new, says Sharbani Mukherjee

Chandigarh, November 30 “Aanch”, (Burning Egos), is a hard-hitting look at the lawlessness and the “rule of the gun” in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. This was said by Raajesh Singh, the director, while addressing a press conference at the Press Club here today. Actress Shrabani Mukherjee and actor Suchindra Bali, who star in a Hindi film, “Aanch”, are all smiles during a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Pankaj Sharma

Dark shades reign in men’s fashion
Panchkula, November 30
Suits of dark shades and a combination of pastel shades with warm colours still reign in men’s fashion. This was indicated at a fashion show organised by Amartex to launch its exclusive range of men’s wear here tonight. Black, navy blue, steel grey, camel and dark brown suits with three buttons were showcased by the models, as they sashayed down the ramp.

LIFESTYLE

Cultural events mark close of carnival
Stalls put up all over the Leisure Valley, Sector 10, were witness to a range of cultural activities, fun games and artistic creations as the two-day Carnival concluded here on Sunday.

A ‘Nihang’ shows his expertise in managing arms for self-defence.

Young women delight at sight of painted plates.

Sukhbir regales audience

Punjabi singer Sukhbir lent warmth to the Leisure Valley atmosphere charged with beats and befitting dance numbers on a rather cold evening. The show was the final event at the two-day Chandigarh Carnival which concluded here today. A lesser heard version of the ‘gur naalon ishq mitha’ set the tempo for the evening. Sukhbir performs at a concert to mark end of Chandigarh Carnival at Leisure Valley here on Sunday.  — Tribune photo by  Malkiat Singh

Customers evince interest in new Zen

The newly launched model of Maruti Zen has generated a good response from the public besides excitement. Mr H.S. Brar, Regional Manager of Maruti Udyog Ltd, said the company had unveiled a redesigned all-new Zen, its premium compact car. The car had been designed in India with a contemporary European design and was targeted at the youth. He said the company had decided not to raise the price of the new Zen. The newly-designed Maruti Zen. — A Tribune photo

Food Festival
Punjabis devour South Indian delicacies
ST Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Church in Sector 46, Chandigarh, wore a festive look on Sunday. The Sunday morning prayer was extended to a different plane, so to speak. Members of the Orthodox Syrian Church Society had organised a South Indian Food Festival, the proceeds of which would be donated for a noble cause.

It’s my life
Chandigarh has best sports infrastructure
I was born and brought up in this beautiful city only. But I noticed the real importance of the city after my first posting with AG, Delhi. In this small period, I could anticipate the real value of staying in Chandigarh.

HEALTH

PGI patients suffer basic  material crunch
Chandigarh, November 30
Acute shortage of basic hospital material like bandages, saline, soaps and bulbs in the operation theatres and wards at Nehru Hospital in the PGI is seriously affecting health care. Patients, in the absence of any heaters or blowers, are forced to shiver in the cold.

How to cope with stress
Chandigarh, November 30
ODE (optimising development in education) as part of its new endeavour, ODEPQ (optimising development in emotional and personality quotient) organised its inaugural workshop on stress management, “Making stress work for you” at Indira Holiday Home, Sector 24, Chandigarh, yesterday.

Computerisation of General Hospital set in motion
Chandigarh, November, 30
A patient undergoing treatment at the General Hospital here may no longer be inconvenienced even if he ends up losing all his medical records as the ball has been set rolling for the installation of a Rs 40-lakh computerisation programme at the hospital.

500 treated at medical camp
Dera Bassi, November 30
As many as 500 patients suffering from various ailments were treated at a 21-day free magneto therapy camp organised by Master Bhagirath Das Memorial Charitable Trust which concluded in Pracheen Hanuman Mandir here on Sunday

Old, young donate blood for jawans

SPORTS

Tender Heart School win overall trophy

Mullanpur (Ropar), November 30 It was an evocative experience in the lap of nature for more than 300 children drawn from eight schools of Chandigarh and nearby areas who took part in a cross-country race organised by Tender Heart School, Sector 33, Chandigarh, at Ferozepur Bangar village, Mullanpur, Ropar district, about 15 km from Chandigarh, today.

Students of ICSE schools of Chandigarh and nearby areas take part in a cross-country race at Ferozepur Bangar village, Mullanpur, Ropar district, on Sunday. — Tribune photo by Parvesh Chauhan

Ashish, A. Radhika win badminton championship
Chandigarh, November 30
Fancied Ashish Sharma of AG, Punjab, went down fighting to Utsav Mishra of AG, UP, in the men’s singles final of the All-India Inter Zonal Audit and Accounts Departmental Badminton Championship which concluded at Badminton Hall, Sector 42. Sharma lost 2-15,11-15.

Saupin’s win overall karate championship
Chandigarh, November 30
Saupin’s School won the overall championship at the conclusion of the two-day Chandigarh State Karate Championship which began here today at the Skating Rink, Sector 10.